LOWER DIR, November 10, 2026: Deputy Commissioner Lower Dir Basharat Ahmed directed government departments to address public complaints during an open court held in Talaash, where residents raised concerns over damaged roads, healthcare facilities, school infrastructure and disrupted water supply schemes.
The open court, organised by the district administration, provided local residents and community representatives an opportunity to highlight longstanding civic problems and seek immediate administrative intervention.
Residents demanded the removal of debris left along roadsides following anti-encroachment operations, completion of unfinished road shoulders, deployment of female staff in the emergency ward of Talaash Hospital and reconstruction of collapsed government school buildings.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Relief Syed Akram Shah, Assistant Commissioner Timergara Arham Mukhtiar, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Sardar Janbaz and heads of various district government departments.
Representatives of the National Reformation Jirga Talaash Doshkhel, Loya Jirga Talaash and Youth Reformation Jirga also participated in the proceedings.
Among those who highlighted public concerns were Dr Noor Muhammad, Malik Taj Muhammad Khan, Principal Aftab Alam Khan, Malik Barkat Khan, Noor Ahmed Jan, retired headmaster Gul Rahman, Haji Wali Rehman, Sher Muhammad, Fazal Wahab Swati and Malik Fazal Khaliq.
The community representatives said residents had consistently supported the district administration in removing encroachments, cooperating with security forces against terrorism and addressing social challenges.
They reaffirmed their willingness to continue supporting government initiatives but urged the administration to take practical measures to resolve longstanding problems and improve essential public services.
Responding to the complaints, Deputy Commissioner Basharat Ahmed issued instructions on several matters during the meeting and directed officials of the relevant departments to initiate necessary action.
He assured participants that work on the Talaash Bypass project would be completed within the next six months.
The deputy commissioner also directed the relevant authorities to take steps to restore non-functional water supply schemes affected by technical faults.
He reiterated the district administration’s commitment to addressing public grievances and improving the delivery of basic services across Lower Dir.