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03/02/2017

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak has said that PTI led coalition Govt’s vision was to bring transparency, accountability, openness and efficient system of Governance

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak has said that PTI led coalition Govt’s vision was to bring transparency, accountability, openness and efficient system of Governance adding that media could play an effective role to act as a bridge between Govt: and masses through positive criticism. Press, he said, is a vital organ of the state and Govt: would take all possible step for the welfare of mediamen to provide them enabling environment to exercise their professional responsibility in a befitting manner. He was talking to a delegation of Nowshera Press Club at Chief Minister’s House Peshawar. Advisor to Chief Minister for Information Mushtaq Ahmad Ghani, Deputy Commissioner Nowshera Sikandar Zeeshan, SE PESCO Khyber Circle, Nowshera Press Club Senior members Mushtaq Paracha, Khalid Mehmood and Taj ali were also present on the occasion. Chief Minister while setting down residential problems of the journalists, directed the concerned authorities to ensure civic amenities including gas and power supply to Nowshera media colony adding that necessary funds for the purpose have already been arranged. He further directed Information Department to evolve a transparent SOPs for allotment of plots to the senior journalists of the club. He contended that Rs. 2.1m were allocated for the PESCO to carry out power supply works in the colony and asked the WAPDA authorities to lay the transmission lines on scientific lines. Similarly Suigas officials were asked to ensure gas provision in the colony and check out suitable procedure to lay the required 750 meter long pipeline of 2 square inch width. He issued directives to other quarters as well to ensure all possible civic and municipal facilities in the colony including the park , mosque, markets, green belts drainage and hygiene by keeping the latest aesthetic architect in view. <><><><><><><><><><>