Faisalabad: Outgoing Deputy Commissioner Capt (R) Nadeem Nasir said that public service remained the hallmark of his nearly two-year tenure in Faisalabad and the district administration implemented a series of development and governance initiatives during this period for improving civic infrastructure, resolving public issues and creating business-friendly environment. He expressed these views while addressing a farewell ceremony organized by the Faisalabad Press Club (FPC) during his visit to the club. FPC President Bilal Dogar, Secretary Shaukat Wattoo, Group Leader Shahid Ali, senior journalist Maqbool Ahmad Lodhi, Senior Vice President Mian Kashif Fareed, Hanan Bukhari, Rana Zahid Iqbal, Muhammad Kashif, Mohsin Farooq and other office-bearers attended the ceremony.
Speaking on the occasion, Capt (R) Nadeem Nasir said that his posting in Faisalabad would always remain one of the most memorable periods of his professional career. He said that affection, trust and cooperation extended by the people of Faisalabad during his tenure would always hold a special place in his memory. He said the district administration consistently focused on providing pleasant environment for citizens and facilitating the business community through sustainable urban development projects. As part of these efforts, the beautification of Kutchery Bazaar in the historic Clock Tower area had been successfully completed which enhanced commercial and cultural landscape of the city, he added.
The outgoing Deputy Commissioner said that merit, transparency and prompt resolution of public grievances remained central to his administrative approach throughout his tenure. He said the administration worked tirelessly to address civic issues and improve the delivery of public services across the district. Highlighting achievements, he said the district administration had retrieved more than 15,000 acres of government land from illegal occupants during the past two years, describing the anti-encroachment drive as one of the administration’s major accomplishments. He further informed that approval had been granted for the reconstruction, rehabilitation and repair of the road from District Council Chowk to Kutchery Bazaar Chowk, and work on the project would commence shortly.
Capt (R) Nadeem Nasir said that district administration in collaboration with the divisional administration had also completed repair and rehabilitation of major city roads, significantly improving road infrastructure and ensuring smooth and safe travel for commuters. Appreciating the role of media, he thanked journalists for highlighting public issues in a constructive manner. He said that responsible journalism had greatly assisted the administration in identifying citizens’ concerns and resolving local problems more effectively through close coordination between the media and government institutions. The participants acknowledged the outgoing Deputy Commissioner’s administrative services and extended their best wishes for his future assignments, appreciating his efforts for the development and betterment of Faisalabad during his tenure.