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Pakistan Ombudsman Sindh presenting the annual report, and Governor Sindh (from left to right)
Provincial Ombudsman Sindh Mr. Asad Ashraf Malik presented his institution’s 2016 Annual Report to Governor Sindh. The Report details a year’s work, reiterating its commitment to provide administrative justice and protection of citizens’ rights.
He briefed the Governor about the activities of the institution, informing him that 6,816 complaints against different provincial government departments were received during the year 2016. After scrutiny 3,197 were admitted for regular investigation, whereas the remaining were disposed of after preliminary enquiry as not admitted. According to Annual Report two special areas were addressed and 05 complaints were dealt under the Freedom of Information Act and 75 complaints pertained to Children Complaint Office.
Governor Sindh Mohammad Zubair appreciated the efforts made by the Provincial Ombudsman in providing administrative justice to the people of Sindh, specially in the remote areas of the province without incurring financial encumbrance. He assured his support to the institution in providing prompt and inexpensive justice to the underprivileged and vulnerable segment of society. Governor observed that due to endeavors of the Ombudsman the incidence of mal-administration by state functionaries had been curbed considerably and substantial relief had been provided.
Source: Provincial Ombudsman Sindh, Pakistan
