Shahab Ali Shah emphasizes public engagement and economic revival
\n Peshawar
\nChief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shahab Ali Shah chaired the first high-level meeting on the Provincial Action Plan at the Civil Secretariat, Peshawar. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary Home Abid Majeed, Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed, administrative secretaries, senior officials from law enforcement agencies, and representatives of federal institutions and divisions. All Commissioners, Regional Police Officers, Deputy Commissioners, and District Police Officers participated via video link.
\nDuring the meeting, the Chief Secretary conducted a comprehensive review of the province\u2019s overall security dynamics, current challenges, and progress on various departmental tasks. Key areas of discussion included counter-terrorism efforts, public trust in state institutions, deficiencies in government infrastructure, and both kinetic and non-kinetic strategies.
\nThe forum also assessed monitoring mechanisms for curbing illegal activities such as hawala\/hundi transactions, smuggling, narcotics trafficking, precursor chemical movement, explosive shipments, illegal firearms, cross-border arms trade, and vehicle smuggling. Proposals to strengthen the legal framework, improve forensic science facilities, introduce court-related interventions, and expedite safe city projects were also reviewed.
\nIn his address, Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah underscored the central role of public engagement in shaping effective government policies. \u201cSecurity is a collective responsibility, and the public remains its most critical stakeholder,\u201d he stated. He emphasized that the voices of citizens, particularly expressed in Khuli Kacheris, must be effectively communicated to decision-makers to guide policy formulation.
\nHe urged Deputy Commissioners and District Police Officers to maintain continuous and meaningful engagement with local communities. \u201cOnly through regular interaction can we identify real issues, address public concerns, and build trust. Misconceptions can only be removed when the government answers people\u2019s questions transparently and resolves their problems promptly,\u201d he added. The forum was also briefed on the livelihood and economic potential of various regions. The Chief Secretary stressed the need for rapid economic development, particularly in the Merged Districts, to ensure that people experience the tangible benefits of government efforts. \u201cOur goal is to create opportunities and bring about a visible improvement in people\u2019s lives. Effective governance must reflect in the economic uplift of our citizens,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Shahab Ali Shah emphasizes public engagement and economic revival Peshawar Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shahab Ali Shah chaired the first high-level meeting on the Provincial Action Plan at the Civil Secretariat, Peshawar. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary Home Abid Majeed, Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed, administrative secretaries, senior officials from law […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":476818,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-476809","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-peshawar"],"yoast_head":"\n