CM orders enforcement of fare lists, doctor attendance and wage policy
DLP Report
PESHAWAR
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has launched a series of online open courts titled “Aap Ka Wazir Ala Aap Kay Saath” to ensure direct, swift, and effective redressal of public complaints, a handout said.
According to the statement, the first online open court under the initiative was held for Bajaur district, presided over by the Chief Minister himself.
During the session, the Chief Minister directly heard citizens’ grievances and issued immediate directives to the concerned departments.
He ordered that all complaints received during the open court must be resolved within fourteen days, followed by the submission of a formal compliance report.
The Chief Minister stated that the initiative has been launched in line with the vision of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s “Aap Ka Wazir Azam Aap Kay Saath”, aimed at bridging the gap between the government and the public and ensuring direct access to decision-makers.
Addressing education-related complaints, the Chief Minister directed strict implementation of the student-teacher ratio policy, clarifying that the provincial standard of one teacher for forty students must be enforced without exception.
Taking notice of issues such as missing facilities and staff absenteeism in schools, he ordered immediate action and noted that the provincial cabinet has already approved funds to address these deficiencies.
He also directed the early resolution of issues faced by second-shift teachers and emphasized full implementation of the minimum monthly wage policy.
The Chief Minister made it clear that teachers’ salaries must be credited directly to their bank accounts on the first day of every month, with no tolerance for delays.
Regarding the transport sector, the Chief Minister ordered strict enforcement of passenger limits and official fare lists across the province, warning that licenses of violators would be cancelled. In the health sector, he directed authorities to ensure the presence of doctors in hospitals and ordered surprise inspections to address public complaints promptly.
The Chief Minister further announced the revival of the former FATA Games to provide tribal youth with healthy sports opportunities. He also issued directives for the resolution of complaints related to link roads, water supply, and other basic services in Bajaur district.
Interacting with citizens, the Chief Minister said that just as Imran Khan understands the pain of the nation, the provincial government also stands firmly with the people. He assured that all available resources would be utilized to address public issues and directed that ongoing development projects in Bajaur be expedited.
He added that the provincial government is working on a comprehensive development package worth Rs1,000 billion for the merged districts, which will play a key role in ensuring sustainable development and bringing these areas at par with the developed districts of KP.
