Governor Kundi vows steps to improve law and order in DI Khan

Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has said maintaining law and order in Dera Ismail Khan was the top priority, pledging to use all available resources to address public grievances, complete ongoing development projects and improve the capacity of government institutions.
He was speaking at a meeting on development and administrative affairs at the Commissioner’s Office during his visit to the district on Wednesday, according to an official statement issued by the governor’s office.
Commissioner Daud Khan, Regional Police Officer Ghulam Mubashir Maken, deputy commissioner, district police officer, assistant commissioners and officials of various departments attended the meeting.
The commissioner briefed the governor on ongoing development projects, provision of basic facilities and the performance of government departments. He also highlighted problems relating to the Chashma Right Bank Canal (CRBC) and difficulties in ensuring the supply of clean drinking water.
The regional police officer briefed the meeting on measures to enhance police capacity, ongoing construction projects, the Safe City project, infrastructure requirements in Tank and other needs of the police department.
Mr Kundi assured the police of support for the provision of modern weapons and equipment, solarisation of police checkposts and stations, scholarships for children of police martyrs and serving personnel, and expansion of Safe City projects.
He said there would be no compromise on law and order and that further steps would be taken to meet the requirements of the police force.
The governor described the relocation of the Tank bus terminal as a step in the public interest and directed the authorities to ensure security and other necessary facilities at the new site.
He also assured steps to improve healthcare facilities in Dera Ismail Khan, particularly at the District Headquarters Hospital, where an MRI machine and other medical equipment were required. He said the issues faced by young doctors would also be addressed.
Mr Kundi said efforts were under way to establish a Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) hospital in the district within the next eight to 10 months. He also pledged to address the machinery and other requirements of Dinar Hospital.
The governor directed the authorities to ensure an effective cleanliness campaign and removal of encroachments. He also called for measures for the welfare of widows and persons with disabilities, upgradation of the IT park, prevention of smuggling and consideration of an electric bus project to improve public transport.
He said a zero-tolerance policy would be followed against corruption and transparency ensured in the award of contracts for development projects.
The governor clarified that he had no focal person and that all official coordination with his office should take place either directly or through formal government channels.
During the visit, Mr Kundi also addressed party workers and launched a tree plantation campaign by planting a sapling at the Commissioner’s Office.