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Rahim Yar Khan - In a move to promote transparent governance and strengthen public service delivery, Chairperson of the Chief Minister Punjab’s Surveillance and Monitoring Directorate, Brigadier (R) Babar Alauddin (Sitara-e-Imtiaz, Military), held an open court on Thursday at the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Sabzazar, where he directly listened to citizens’ complaints and issued on-the-spot directives for their resolution. Deputy Commissioner Khurram Parvez and senior officials from all district departments were in attendance. A large number of residents presented their concerns, ranging from sanitation and law enforcement to revenue and administrative inefficiencies.
Brig (R) Babar Alauddin emphasized that the purpose of open courts is to bring the government closer to the people and resolve issues efficiently and fairly. “This initiative reflects the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to deliver justice and administrative relief at the doorstep of every citizen,” he remarked. “I am touring every district of the province to engage directly with the public and assess governance performance firsthand.
” IMC promotes DEI at Pakistan’s first-ever Reverse Career Expo He expressed satisfaction with the functioning of district departments under the leadership of DC Khurram Parvez, while noting that the majority of public complaints pertained to sanitation, sewerage, revenue issues, and police conduct. Orders were issued to Deputy Commissioners, District Police Officers, Assistant Commissioners, and SDPOs to resolve these matters proactively at the grassroots level. Addressing the press following the open court, Brig (R) Alauddin reiterated the Punjab government’s commitment to solving long-standing public issues through institutional reforms.
“The government is undertaking extensive development across all sectors,” he said, pointing to the ongoing upgradation of government hospitals across the province, including the long-stalled Phase II of Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Rahim Yar Khan. He criticized the previous administration for halting key development projects, which resulted in significant cost escalations. “The current government is determined to complete all pending projects without political discrimination, regardless of party standing in any given district,” he added, citing Khanpur Cadet College as another priority project.
Brig (R) Alauddin also announced a province-wide mega sewerage project covering 189 cities, in addition to the construction of over 700 new roads. Enough with the tariff war “To improve cleanliness, waste management companies are now operational in 41 districts. We hope other provinces adopt similar governance models so their citizens can also experience relief.
” He warned against the misuse of social media for misinformation and incitement. “Anti-state actors are exploiting digital platforms to spread chaos. Citizens must refrain from sharing unverified content.
The government, armed forces, and law enforcement agencies are united in safeguarding national stability — and with the people’s support, we will succeed.” The chairperson also addressed water theft from canals, stating that strict action would be taken against violators. He said the politicization of water distribution issues was detrimental to national unity.
“The entire country belongs to all of us — its development must be our shared priority.” PSX hosts Malaysian Shariah Scholars’ delegation Commenting on the agricultural sector, he acknowledged farmers’ current hardships and said the government was formulating long-term solutions. “Middlemen continue to exploit farmers’ labor.
The government is committed to systematically eliminating this exploitative role.” On the law and order situation in Katcha, Brig (R) Alauddin noted progress in the ongoing crackdown on criminal gangs, the equipping of police forces with modern technology, and the development of durable roads and checkposts to secure the region. In closing, he reaffirmed the government’s commitment to justice, accountability, and effective service delivery.
“District and tehsil-level officers must ensure proper monitoring of their departments. People’s concerns must be addressed not just at the top, but at every level of governance.” Tags: aide holds court.
