ABBOTTABAD, November 12, 2026: Deputy Commissioner Hameedullah Khan has said the ongoing anti-encroachment campaign in Abbottabad will continue without discrimination, with authorities taking measures to ensure that no citizen’s legal rights are violated during the operation.
He made these remarks during a visit to the Abbottabad Press Club alongside Additional Deputy Commissioner Marvi Malik, where he briefed journalists on the district administration’s efforts to remove illegal encroachments, improve sanitation and promote vaccination against cervical cancer.
The deputy commissioner said encroachments along the main Karakoram Highway had been identified and that action would be taken against illegal structures in accordance with the law.
He maintained that the administration was pursuing a coordinated approach to resolving public issues and improving civic facilities across the district.
Discussing development projects, Hameedullah Khan said he was in contact with higher authorities to secure funding for the early completion of the District Headquarters Hospital.
He also announced that construction work on a drainage culvert at Kaifi Chowk in Kaghan would begin soon.
The deputy commissioner urged residents to cooperate with the administration’s cervical cancer vaccination campaign, stressing the importance of preventive healthcare.
During the meeting, Abbottabad Press Club President Sardar Naveed Alam highlighted welfare initiatives for journalists, including Umrah opportunities, laptops, life insurance and motorcycles distributed through a lucky draw.
He also raised the longstanding demand for a Media Colony, saying the Press Club was pursuing the acquisition of 30 kanals of land, of which 15 kanals had already been transferred.
According to him, the Press Club had contributed Rs20 million from its own resources, while members had raised an additional Rs1.5 million. Further financial assistance was needed to complete the project.
Abbottabad Press Club General Secretary Raja Munir Khan, Abbottabad Union of Journalists President Atif Qayyum and General Secretary Saqib Khan also attended the meeting.