Report: FT Correspondent:
RAWALPINDI: A dignified ceremony was held at the Regional Office Rawalpindi to mark the completion of 30 years since the establishment of the Punjab Ombudsman.
Former Member of the National Assembly and Patron-in-Chief of Pakistan Sweet Home, Zamurd Khan, attended the ceremony as the chief guest. Former Provincial Ombudsman Punjab Advisor Tariq Javed Malik, representatives of the Rawalpindi Traders Association, district administration officials, and advisors from the regional offices of Rawalpindi, Chakwal, Jhelum, Talagang and Murree also participated.
The ceremony highlighted the Punjab Ombudsman’s three-decade journey, public service and major achievements. Speakers appreciated the institution’s role in providing citizens with speedy, affordable and effective justice, addressing administrative injustices, and promoting transparency, accountability and good governance.
The Regional Advisor welcomed the distinguished guests and said that the Punjab Ombudsman has played an important role over the past 30 years in resolving citizens’ complaints and providing timely relief against administrative injustices.
He also paid tribute to the officers and staff for their hard work, dedication and commitment to public service.
The speakers expressed their resolve that the Punjab Ombudsman would continue playing an effective role in protecting citizens’ rights and promoting good governance, transparency and accountability in government institutions.
The 30th anniversary ceremony also provided an opportunity to reaffirm the commitment to delivering more effective, transparent and timely services to the public in the future.
The ceremony concluded with a cake-cutting to mark the 30th anniversary of the Punjab Ombudsman, followed by a vote of thanks to all distinguished guests and participants.
