PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunhwa has launched helicopter service to mitigate the sufferings of the people of district Kurram with regard to transportation due closure of road.

The -government helicopter provided air transport to a total of 147 individuals, including tribal elders, patients, students, government staff, and other civilians.

In its first flight, on Sunday, the helicopter transported 15 individuals from Peshawar to Parachinar, including jirga members and government officials.

The helicopter made three additional trips between Parachinar and Tal, transporting 87 people from Parachinar to Tal and 15 individuals back to Parachinar. In its final flight on Sunday, 30 individuals were airlifted from Parachinar to Peshawar.

On Saturday, 53 individuals were transported from Parachinar to Peshawar. Over the past two days, a total of 200 people have been airlifted by the helicopter service.

Moreover, to address the shortage of medicines in the area, since 4th December, the helicopter has completed seven flights, delivering medical supplies worth over Rs. 60 million to Kurram.

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