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Professional Begging on the Rise in Mardan, Citizens Demand Immediate Action
By Akhunzada Fazle Haq
MARDAN : The growing presence of professional beggars at major roads, busy intersections and key public places in Mardan has added to the difficulties faced by citizens, while the alleged lack of effective measures by the Social Welfare Department and Dar-ul-Kafala authorities has raised concerns among residents.
According to citizens, beggars have established a persistent presence at various intersections and busy thoroughfares across the city, affecting traffic flow and causing inconvenience to pedestrians and other commuters. They said the repeated and insistent solicitation of money at public places had become a source of distress for residents.
Citizens have questioned the performance of the relevant departments, stressing the need for a comprehensive strategy to curb professional begging while ensuring the identification, assistance and rehabilitation of genuinely deserving individuals. They expressed concern that no visible and effective measures had been taken to address the situation.
The residents urged the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Chief Secretary, Commissioner Mardan Division Muhammad Ali Shah and Deputy Commissioner Mardan Shah Saud to take immediate notice of the issue and direct the relevant authorities to implement practical measures to discourage professional begging.
They further called for deserving individuals to be identified and provided with appropriate government assistance and rehabilitation facilities, emphasising that coordinated action was essential to ease public inconvenience and maintain order at the city’s busy intersections and public places.
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Attacks on Saudi Arabia Unacceptable; Sardar Waqar Shehzad Advocate
STAFF REPORTER
PESHAWAR : Renowned social and diplomatic figure Sardar Waqar Shehzad Advocate has strongly condemned the recent attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and expressed complete solidarity with the Saudi government and people. He said that relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are not limited to diplomatic ties between two countries but reflect deep-rooted bonds of faith, shared history, culture, mutual respect and brotherhood spanning generations.
Sardar Waqar Shehzad Advocate said that the people of Pakistan, particularly the residents of Swat, regard Saudi Arabia not merely as a friendly country but as a brotherly Islamic nation. He added that both countries share strong bonds of affection, trust and brotherhood that cannot be weakened by any test of time or circumstances.
He said that Makkah Mukarramah and Madinah Munawwarah hold a uniquely sacred place in the hearts of Muslims around the world. Millions of Pakistanis have lived and worked in Saudi Arabia, contributing through their hard work and services to strengthening the longstanding ties between the two brotherly nations.
Sardar Waqar Shehzad Advocate stated that standing by friends and brothers in difficult times is the true expression of solidarity and fraternity. He said that the people of Pakistan wish for the peace, security and prosperity of Saudi Arabia and condemn every action that threatens peace and stability in the region.
He prayed that Almighty Allah protect the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its people, leadership and the Two Holy Mosques, grant lasting peace and security to the Kingdom, and safeguard the entire region from tensions, unrest and instability.
Sardar Waqar Shehzad Advocate reaffirmed that relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are founded on brotherhood, trust, mutual respect and shared values. He expressed confidence that these longstanding ties would continue to grow stronger and that both brotherly countries would continue to play their role in promoting peace, stability and prosperity throughout the region.
