Islamabad, June 13, 2024 — Major Azam Suleman Khan (R), the Provincial Ombudsman of Punjab and member of Forum of Pakistan Ombudsman, paid a visit to Dr. Asif Mahmood Jah, President of the Forum of Pakistan Ombudsman and Federal Tax Ombudsman of Pakistan. This meeting was held at the Forum of Pakistan Ombudsman Secretariat and focused on the role of the Provincial Ombudsman of Punjab in addressing public grievances and raising awareness about the Ombudsman’s functions.
During the discussion, Major Azam highlighted the initiatives of his office in resolving public complaints in an efficient and transparent manner. He emphasized the importance of public education about the Ombudsman’s role in ensuring justice and accountability within the provincial administration. Dr. Jah commended Major Azam’s efforts and reiterated the significance of collaborative efforts to enhance the effectiveness of the Ombudsman institutions across Pakistan.
Both officials agreed on the necessity of continuous dialogue and cooperation to improve public trust and ensure the timely redressal of grievances.
The Executive Secretary of the Forum of Pakistan Ombudsman, Mr. Almas Ali Jovindah, was also in attendance, and offered his perspectives to further enhance and elevate the stature of Forum of Pakistan Ombudsman in promoting best practices of Ombudsmanship across all 14 Provincial and Federal Ombudsmen of Pakistan.
The meeting concluded with Dr. Jah giving Major Azam Suleman Khan (R) a souvenir and shared commitment of both ombudsmen to strengthen the mission of Forum of Pakistan Ombudsman by ensuring that it serves as a platform for upholding rights of aggrieved Pakistani citizens and addressing their concerns against the public functionaries.
