SAIDU SHARIF
A delegation of trainee officers from 54th Common Training Program (CTP) at Civil Services Academy, Lahore on Saturday conducted an educational study visit to Commissioner’s Office Malakand Division in Saidu Sharif, Swat. During the visit, Commissioner Malakand Division Iqbal Hussain Bacha delivered a detailed briefing on the region’s governance, law and order, and development priorities.
He said that current economic landscape and geographical importance of Malakand make it a key region for development. He said Malakand holds immense potential for growth in tourism, agriculture, and hydropower generation.
Detailing key administrative priorities, Commissioner highlighted ongoing evidence based governance initiatives, including data driven planning, healthcare infrastructure improvements, active community engagement, and anti-encroachment operations.
The briefing was followed by an interactive question and answer session, where probationers engaged with administration on operational challenges.
Commissioner Bacha advised the young officers to ground themselves in field realities, harness modern technology, and maintain an unwavering commitment to public service.
The session was attended by all deputy commissioners, additional deputy commissioners (Finance and Planning), assistant commissioners, and Chief Executive Officer of WSSC Swat, concluding with a formal exchange of commemorative shields between Commissioner and visiting delegation.
