PESHAWAR: The Peshawar district administration organised a khuli kutchery (open court) at the Auqaf Complex on the Charsadda Road here on Tuesday to listen to public grievances and provide solutions at their doorstep.

The event, held under the directives of deputy commissioner Sarmad Saleem Akram, witnessed significant public attendance. Assistant commissioner Daud Saleemi, additional assistant commissioners Saleem Ayubi and Zulfiqar Khan, revenue officials, departmental officers, local representatives, and area elders participated in the session.

Announcements were made in the area beforehand to ensure public awareness and participation in the open court.

Residents highlighted various issues, including excessive electric loadshedding, low gas pressure, encroachments causing frequent traffic jams at the Bacha Khan Chowk and clogged drains.

Several individuals openly discussed their concerns with officials, while many submitted written applications. Officials issued on-the-spot directives to address people’s grievances.

Speaking on the occasion, assistant commissioner Daud Saleemi said that the purpose of the open court was to bridge the gap between the administration and the public, ensuring that citizens’ issues were resolved at their doorstep.

He directed the officials concerned to prioritise the resolution of complaints, and encouraged the public to follow up on the actions taken regarding their concerns.

Published in Dawn, November 27th, 2024