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CS Directs Transparency in Public Relief Initiatives
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PESHAWAR: A high-level weekly review meeting on governance and development affairs was held on Monday under the chairmanship of Shahab Ali Shah, Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to assess public relief measures during the holy month of Ramadan.
The meeting was informed that Ramadan Dastarkhwan arrangements are being organized daily across all districts of the province to facilitate deserving individuals and travelers at iftar time. The Chief Secretary directed district administrations to ensure transparency, quality, and discipline in the management of Dastarkhwan arrangements so that maximum benefit reaches the needy.
Officials briefed the meeting that continuous inspections are underway in various markets to maintain price control, prevent hoarding, and enforce official price lists. Price control magistrates are conducting daily visits, and fines along with other legal actions are being imposed on shopkeepers found violating government directives.
The Chief Secretary emphasized that essential food items must be available to the public at official rates and warned that profiteering would not be tolerated. He particularly stressed vigilant monitoring of prices of flour, sugar, pulses, vegetables, and fruits during Ramadan.
The meeting was further informed that additional magistrates have been deployed in different areas to strengthen surveillance and ensure effective implementation of price control and administrative measures. The Chief Secretary instructed district administrations to remain active in the field and ensure prompt redressal of public complaints.
In addition to Ramadan relief measures, progress on the Peshawar Beautification Plan, promotion of investment under Public Private Partnership initiatives, and ongoing actions against illegal encroachments were also reviewed. The Chief Secretary directed concerned departments to adopt a coordinated strategy for city beautification, improved traffic management, and enhancement of civic amenities.
He reaffirmed that the provincial government is committed to transparent and effective governance, adding that special measures during Ramadan aim to provide relief, convenience, and security to the general public. All departments were directed to ensure full implementation of government policies through mutual coordination and effective communication.
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Statec Of The Art Regional Customer Facilitation Center Inaugurated
All Services to Be Provided Under Single Roof Including New Connections
Spokesperson IESCO
Chairman IESCO Dr. Tahir Masood, Chief Executive IESCO Engineer Chaudhry Khalid Mahmood, and IESCO Board Members Rana Abdul Sattar, Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed, Shahid Farooq, and Engineer Syed Faizan Ali inaugurated the first modern state-of-the-art Customer Facilitation Center at the IESCO Head Office.
Chairman IESCO Dr. Tahir Masood stated that he and his team are extremely pleased to inaugurate this Customer Facilitation Center in line with the vision of the Prime Minister of Pakistan and Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division) Sardar Owais Ahmed Khan Leghari. He said that this center has been established to provide all electricity-related services to valued consumers under one roof.
He further stated that the new facility will offer services including installment plans for electricity bills, extension in due dates, bill corrections, change of name and address, registration and resolution of power outage complaints, and most importantly, submission of applications for new electricity connections.
The Chairman emphasized that customers are highly respected by the organization, and the primary objective is to provide them with dignity, transparency, and quality services in a clean and pleasant environment.
He advised Board Member Rana Abdul Sattar and Chief Executive Engineer Chaudhry Khalid Mahmood to establish similar Customer Facilitation Centers across all IESCO regions. Additionally, officers and staff were instructed to create a welcoming office environment where consumers can clearly observe positive changes and feel confident that their issues will be resolved effectively.
