Islamabad
Responding to directives from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Caretaker Chief Minister, Muhammad Azam Khan, Barrister Feroze Jamal Shah Kakakhel, the Minister of Information and Public Relations, embarked on an extensive inspection tour of Nowshera district.
The primary objective of this visit was to evaluate the implementation of official transportation fares and the pricing of fruits and vegetables at government-approved rates.
While visiting transport terminals, Minister Kakakhel engaged with passengers to confirm their compliance with government-sanctioned fare structures.
In instances where transport providers were found to be imposing excess charges, he swiftly intervened, collected the surplus fees, and returned them to the passengers.
The Minister stressed the vital necessity for rigorous oversight by district administration and transport authorities at terminals and along roadways to ensure adherence to government-mandated pricing.
Minister Kakakhel reiterated his unwavering commitment to adopting a zero-tolerance approach toward those who attempt to charge fares exceeding official rates.
He called upon both provincial and regional transport authorities to maintain vigilant supervision of fare pricing. Additionally, he encouraged administrative officers to prepare and prominently display fare information at transport terminals for the convenience of the general public.
Furthermore, the caretaker minister conducted an inspection of the fruit and vegetable market to guarantee the availability of essential commodities at government-approved rates. During these interactions, he sought feedback from traders and the public regarding the newly established pricing and accessibility of items at reduced costs.
Speaking to the media during his visit, Barrister Feroze Jamal Shah Kakakhel emphasized the positive impact of lowered petroleum prices on transportation fares and food items. He reassured the public that the caretaker provincial government would persist in passing on the benefits of these reductions to the people. The Minister underscored the government’s unwavering dedication to good governance, public welfare initiatives, and the eradication of corruption as top priorities.
The visit was attended by Deputy Commissioner Nowshera, Khalid Khattak, Assistant Commissioner Taseef Rahman, and various administrative, transport, and traffic police officials.
