Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan Leads Meeting on Governance and Public Service

Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan Abrar Ahmed Mirza recently presided over a crucial meeting with deputy commissioners at the Chief Secretary Secretariat Gilgit. The meeting, attended by top officials including the Additional Chief Secretary Development, Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, and all Deputy Commissioners via video link, focused on various key areas of governance and public service delivery.

During the meeting, Deputy Commissioners provided updates on the performance of their respective districts, progress on developmental projects, and the prevailing law and order situation. Chief Secretary Mirza issued directives aimed at enhancing governance, improving public service delivery, strengthening local administrations, and ensuring accountability through a system of punishment and mentoring.

Specific instructions were given to implement biometric attendance and task management systems in government offices to boost efficiency. Timely completion of development projects within approved budgets, resolution of revenue-related issues, and holding open courts for public issue resolution were highlighted as priorities.

Special emphasis was placed on the health and education sectors, cleanliness campaigns to promote tourism, and improving emergency response systems to prevent accidents on highways. The Chief Secretary commended the recent rescue efforts after the Chilas bus accident and stressed the importance of monthly performance evaluations for all deputy commissioners.

In conclusion, the meeting underscored the need for collaborative efforts among relevant departments to address public issues effectively and ensure an improved law and order situation across Gilgit-Baltistan.