ISLAMABAD, January 24: The Federal Ombudsman Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi has said that his institution is working for poorman’s support in the country. He urged that media should highlight the positive image among the society as it is vital to uplift the moral of the society. He said that WafaqiMohtasib Secretariat has disposed of 1.7 million complaints since its inception. He was addressing the media in his first press conference after taking over the charge as Federal Ombudsman and on the eve of 39th Anniversary of the establishment of WafaqiMohtasib Institution. He paid rich tribute to the previous leadership of WafaqiMohtasib and dedication of Advisors for making this institution unique with the highest service record the largest number of population. He said that he served this institution over a decade, now he wants to take the performance of this institution to the new heights by using its power of informal resolution of disputes for small and petty cases of the lower strata. The services of WafaqiMohtasib would be free of cost and speedy in manner and without the services of a lawyer. He said that major issues of public interest will be taken up by taking suomotu notice and grievances of large section of population will be addressed. He said that he has constituted an Advisory Committee comprising ex-Federal Ombudsmen, Senior Civil Servants, from Judiciary and personalities from law to be members to advice on more efficient activities and performance.
He said, the Federal Ombudsman had prepared 28 Study Reports on systemic issues of different Agencies e.g. Jails Reforms, Pension, National Savings, Overseas Pakistanis, Pakistan Post, Margalla Hills National Park, Thana Reforms, Kasur Child Tragedy & Education Sector Reforms etc. – PR
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