‘Desperate’ Parachinar needs swift help, says Faisal Edhi

KURRAM / KARACHI: Philanthropist Faisal Edhi has said the humanitarian crisis in Parachinar was worsening as the shortage of medicines and other supplies had put people’s lives at risk.

“We are in dire need of essential medicines here. In addition, dozens of children are suffering from pneumonia, and the situation has become critical,” he told Dawn from Para­chinar, where he arrived via helicopter on Tuesday with supplies.

Choppers are being used to airlift medicines and essential...