Rs91.6m pending payments cleared for 69 citizens on Ombudsman Punjab orders

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 17th Mar, 2026) On the directives of the Office of the Ombudsman Punjab,outstanding dues worth Rs91.6 million were cleared and paid to 69 citizens across the province within a span of three months.

A spokesperson said the citizens had approached the ombudsman after experiencing prolonged delays and denial of payments by various government departments.

Acting on the complaints,the ombudsman directed the relevant authorities to promptly resolve and settle the pending cases.

Following the orders,long-pending arrears exceeding Rs91.6 million were disbursed, providing significant financial relief to the affected citizens.

The beneficiaries lauded the timely intervention,expressing gratitude for the effective resolution of their long-awaited payments.