Provision of basic facilities, redressal of grievances top priorities: Fakhar

PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 13th Apr, 2026) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control, Syed Fakhar Jehan has said that the development of underdeveloped areas, provision of basic facilities and timely resolution of public issues are among the foremost priorities of the current provincial government.

He expressed these views during a Public Day held at his hujra in PK-26 Buner, where he met public delegations from the constituency and addressed various joining ceremonies.

The provincial minister held detailed discussions with the delegations regarding regional development, ongoing welfare schemes, provision of basic civic facilities and the resolution of issues being faced by the local population.

The delegations apprised him of certain concerns related to basic infrastructure and public services, discussed key development schemes, and requested immediate redressal of issues of public importance.

He added that empowering youth, ensuring transparency in development projects and bringing less development regions into the mainstream of progress are important pillars of the government’s policy.

The minister directed the relevant authorities to take immediate steps for the resolution of public grievances and further accelerate progress on development and welfare initiatives so that relief could be provided to the people at the earliest.

He further stated that maintaining continuous public engagement, directly understanding people’s issues, and adopting an effective strategy for their prompt resolution are among the key priorities of the present government. He made it clear that no negligence in projects of public welfare would be tolerated.

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