Commissioner Kohat Division Syed Motasim Billah Shah warns of action against absentee officials, stresses better public service delivery

Commissioner Kohat Division Syed Motasim Billah Shah on Friday directed all district departments in Kurram to ensure the presence of officers during office hours and deliver efficient public services, warning that negligence and unauthorized absence would not be tolerated

KOHAT, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Jul, 2026) Commissioner Kohat Division Syed Motasim Billah Shah on Friday directed all district departments in Kurram to ensure the presence of officers during office hours and deliver efficient public services, warning that negligence and unauthorized absence would not be tolerated.

Chairing a high-level administrative meeting in Parachinar, the commissioner reviewed the performance of government departments, progress on development schemes and the status of public service delivery.

Deputy Commissioner Kurram Fahad Wazir, District Police Officer Malik Habib Khan and heads of various departments attended the meeting, said a press release.

Shah instructed officials to strictly implement the provincial government's directives on improving governance and service delivery, emphasizing that government offices must remain accessible and responsive to the public.

Expressing concern over reports of absenteeism in some departments, he directed the district administration to conduct regular and surprise inspections of government offices.

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He said officers found absent without valid reasons would face disciplinary action under the relevant rules.

The commissioner urged departmental heads to ensure transparency, accountability and prompt resolution of public complaints, saying efficient governance was essential for strengthening public confidence in state institutions.

Later, a delegation of tribal elders met the commissioner and paid tribute to the late Haji Izzat Gul, a prominent member of the Divisional Grand Jirga, for his contributions to promoting lasting peace in Kurram and supporting the implementation of the Kohat Peace Accord. The elders offered prayers for the departed leader and described his role in fostering harmony as a lasting legacy.

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