Medical supplies shortage in Parachinar has left 50 children dead since road closure: officials

At least 50 children have died in Parachinar due to the recent shortage of medicines caused by the closure of roads leading to the city in the aftermath of armed violence between warring tribes last month in the restive Kurram tribal district, officials said.

Thousands of people have been stranded in Parachinar because of clashes that have killed at least 130 people since last month.

Residents have reported food and medicine shortages in parts of the Kurram district...