K-P CM rolls out online open courts beginning from Bajaur

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has launched a series of online open courts, beginning from Bajaur district, to hear public complaints and issue directions to the relevant authorities.

During the inaugural session, Afridi directed officials to resolve public complaints within 14 days and submit detailed reports. “We are moving forward on the pattern of our leader Imran Khan’s vision, ‘Your Prime Minister with you,’” he said.

He ordered immediate action on complaints related to a lack of basic facilities in schools and staff absenteeism, and directed that issues faced by second-shift teachers be resolved on a priority basis

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Afridi also directed the implementation of the minimum monthly wage policy and instructed that salaries be transferred directly into teachers’ accounts. He said the provincial standard of one teacher per 40 students must be enforced.

The chief minister further ordered strict enforcement of passenger limits and fare lists in public transport across the province, warning that licences of operators found violating rules would be cancelled.

Afridi also instructed health authorities to ensure doctors’ attendance in hospitals and take prompt action on public complaints, directing the relevant officials to conduct surprise inspections where necessary.

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The chief minister announced the restoration of the former FATA Games, saying the initiative would provide sports opportunities for tribal youth. He also directed officials to address complaints related to link-road rehabilitation, water supply and other basic services in Bajaur.

“Just as Imran Khan feels the pain of the nation, in the same way your chief minister is also with you,” Afridi said.