Gwadar AC Romail Naeem Khan holds Open Court on students’ and fishermen’s issues

GWADAR: The district administration held an Open Court (Khuli Kachehri) in Gwadar under Assistant Commissioner Romail Naeem Khan. A large number of citizens attended. Director Fisheries Ahmed Nadeem, Municipal Corporation Chairman Majid Johar and heads and representatives of various departments were also present.

The Open Court was held in line with the government’s vision of resolving public issues promptly and effectively. Citizens put their individual and collective problems before the officials. The Assistant Commissioner, the Director Fisheries, the Municipal Corporation Chairman and others directed officers to redress public complaints at once, improve coordination and ensure progress within the set time.

Issues discussed included water, electricity, border trade, law and order, health, education, revenue, police, sanitation, municipal services, civic amenities and the New Town housing scheme. Officers issued orders on the spot and assured effective action.

Students raised issues related to educational scholarships. The Assistant Commissioner assured them that he would contact the relevant institutions at once to resolve the problems and provide students every possible facility. Promoting technical and vocational training programmes to empower young people was also stressed.

People associated with fishing told officials about problems in fisheries, the catching and sale of Bechum fish, and other difficulties faced by fishermen. The departments were directed to resolve the genuine issues of the sector on a priority basis and take practical steps for its development.

The Assistant Commissioner said direct contact between the public and the administration was the basis of good governance. He said forums such as the Open Court play an important role in the timely resolution of problems, transparency, accountability and public trust. He said such public outreach programmes would continue regularly in line with government directives.

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