LG reps urged to serve people
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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has urged the local government representatives to play their due role in solving the problems faced by people at grassroots level.
He said that merit, transparency, rule of law and provision of services to people at their doorsteps are among the main objectives of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) and the provincial government has taken practical steps towards its realization by holding free, fair and impartial local bodies elections making K-P the first ever province in which local government (LG) representatives have been empowered through devolution of powers.
Addressing PTI tehsil mayors and chairmen from various regions of the province, the chief minister emphasized that everyone should have to fulfill his responsibility within the institutional jurisdiction.
“We all are part of this society and we have to run this newly estab- lished system through a joint strategy,” he said.
He said that accountability had been ensured through devolution of powers which is of prime importance because accountability is a key component for good governance.
Accountability not only ensures that people are aware of their respective roles but also motivates them to be more responsible and proactive.
Mahmood Khan clarified that the political landscape of the country had changed and it had become clear that corrupt political parties had nothing to offer for the betterment of general public.
They are instead plunging the country further into abyss through incompetence, corruption, indifference and selfish political interests, he added.
He maintained that these political goons were now engaged in futile efforts for their political survival, adding that the upcoming true independence march which would be led by Imran Khan would determine the future of the nation and rid the country of these elements.
He reiterated that everyone would have to play proactive role in order to make this march a turning point in the history of Pakistan.
Mahmood Khan said that PTI’s political rivals are not representative of Pakistanis and they would not have any role in future politics.
PTI has become the voice of every citizen owing to its sincere and dynamic leadership, he said.
Touching upon the welfare measures taken by his government, the chief minister said that the extension of Sehat Insaf Card to cent per cent population of the province, launching Kisan Card and providing monthly honorarium to prayer leaders are some of the landmark initiatives of the his government that have addressed the long-standing issues of people who have been ignored previously.
He said that keeping in view the basic needs, food cards will also be launched in the province soon.
Apart from this, the provincial government is also planning to introduce education cards, which will benefit about 240,000 students in higher education institutions, he noted.