Punjab Cabinet Approves Relief Efforts and Development Initiatives for Parachinar
The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has approved the dispatch of medicines and essential supplies to Parachinar residents, alongside other developmental projects.
During the 21st provincial cabinet meeting, the Chief Minister instructed immediate action to provide relief, including the deployment of a mobile health unit tailored to the needs of the area. She emphasized solidarity with Parachinar residents, reaffirming their integral role in the nation during times of hardship.
The cabinet also celebrated Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s successful visit to China. She highlighted the warm reception and commended China’s achievements in turning its population into a source of strength, offering lessons for Punjab’s development.
In related developments, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) adviser Barrister Dr. Saif criticized the federal government for its lack of urgency in addressing the crisis in Kurram, contrasting the swift aid efforts led by the K-P government. On Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapurβs directives, the province dispatched a third airlift of emergency medicines worth Rs12.4 million to the conflict-affected area using an MI-17 helicopter, with Rs200 million in supplies delivered to date.
Additionally, Faisal Abdul Sattar Edhi of the Edhi Foundation provided vital supplies to Kurram after securing approvals from federal authorities, further supporting the relief efforts.
