Youth awareness drive highlights right to public services in KP

A joint awareness session held here on Friday educated university students about their rights under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right to Public Services framework, emphasizing the role of youth in promoting accountable governance

PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 10th Apr, 2026) A joint awareness session held here on Friday educated university students about their rights under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right to Public Services framework, emphasizing the role of youth in promoting accountable governance.

The session, organized by Blue Veins, brought together students from various universities and focused on enhancing understanding of citizens’ rights under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right to Public Services Act, 2014.

District Monitoring Officer of the Right to Public Services Commission, Tashfeen Israr, briefed participants on the law, stating that essential public services such as domicile certificates, licenses, and other civic facilities must be delivered within stipulated timelines.

He informed students about complaint mechanisms available in cases of delays or denial of services, including penalties for responsible officials and compensation for affected citizens.

He termed the Commission a key institution for ensuring transparency, efficiency, and accountability in public service delivery.

Tashfeen Israr urged students to play an active role in spreading awareness, stating that youth can significantly contribute to building a responsive governance system by informing communities about their rights.

The session remained interactive, with participants raising questions about service delivery systems and grievance redressal procedures.

Speaking on the occasion, Qamar Naseem highlighted the role of civil society in bridging the gap between citizens and state institutions.

He said that community organizations play a vital role in guiding people and facilitating access to services and complaint mechanisms.

He stressed the need for collective efforts to ensure citizens are aware of their rights and have access to effective redressal channels.

The session concluded with a call for youth to take leadership in promoting transparency, accountability, and equal access to public services across the province.