Minister of State for Finance and Railways Bilal Azhar Kayani held a ‘Khuli Kachehri’ at the District Council Hall in Jhelum on Saturday. During the public hearing, he listened to citizens’ complaints and directed officials to address their concerns.
The session brought together senior officials from the district administration, police, and other government departments. As a result, residents had the opportunity to present their issues directly before the concerned authorities.
More Than 400 Citizens Share Their Concerns
The public hearing continued for more than three hours.
During the session, Bilal Azhar Kayani heard complaints from more than 400 citizens. People raised concerns related to public services and administrative matters before the minister and senior officials.
Moreover, the presence of representatives from multiple government departments allowed several issues to be reviewed on the spot.
Monthly Public Hearings Planned
While addressing participants, Kayani announced that public hearings would now take place every month.
Furthermore, he revealed plans to organize similar ‘Khuli Kachehri’ sessions in Dina and Sohawa tehsils. According to the minister, these meetings will help residents communicate their concerns directly to government representatives.
He said the initiative also aims to strengthen coordination between the public and state institutions.
Government Focused on Public Service
During the event, Kayani said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz were utilizing all available resources to serve the public.
He also stated that Jhelum is witnessing record development work.
Additionally, the minister said authorities are making the public complaint mechanism more effective and responsive. He noted that improving communication between citizens and government departments remains an important priority.
Residents Welcome the Initiative
Residents welcomed the public hearing and appreciated the government’s outreach efforts.
Many participants described the event as significant because it marked the first ‘Khuli Kachehri’ held in Jhelum’s history.
The gathering also allowed citizens to interact directly with senior officials instead of relying solely on routine administrative channels.
With monthly public hearings now planned, along with similar sessions in Dina and Sohawa, local residents will have additional opportunities to present their concerns and seek timely solutions through direct engagement with government authorities.
