LAHORE, August 2025 – The Provincial Ombudsman inaugurated the Awami Khidmat Programme and the newly established Media Outreach Wing for South Punjab during a ceremony at the Ombudsman’s Regional Office in Multan on Monday.
The event was attended by Additional IG South Punjab Muhammad Kamran Khan, Commissioner Amir Kareem Khan, senior advisors Nasim Nawaz, Arif Anwar Baloch, Nasir Jamal Pasha, Secretary Ombudsman Punjab Qaiser Saleem, Deputy Commissioner Multan, as well as advisors, outreach, and media teams.
As part of the initiative, the Ombudsman announced the launch of a Mobile Van Outreach Campaign, designed to provide complaint redressal services in remote areas across 13 districts of South Punjab. The campaign will also integrate the existing Helpline 1050 to further improve accessibility.
Explaining the role of the Media Outreach Wing, the Ombudsman said it will conduct awareness campaigns in Urdu, Saraiki, and Punjabi, ensure timely responses, analyze public feedback, and collaborate with local media and stakeholders to maximize outreach.
He emphasized that these initiatives aim to ensure the provision of free, accessible, and timely justice to the people of South Punjab.
