On the direction of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, first batch of medicines for people of Kurram district has been dispatched to Parachinar.

Punjab Minister for Health and Emergency Services Khawaja Salman Rafique said Punjab government is providing all possible assistance to the people of Parachinar during this difficult time.

He said special air ambulance service of Punjab government will soon reach Parachinar with medicines.