Joint action plan for child protection discussed

LAHORE: Chairperson for National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC) former senator Ayesha Raza Farooq visited the Central Police Office and met Inspector General Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar.

Mahek Naeem, a member of the Commission on the Rights of the Child, was also present. DIG Welfare and Finance Ghazi Muhammad Salahuddin, AIG Welfare Amara Shirazi, senior officers were present in the meeting.

During the meeting, prevention of crimes related to children, joint action plan for protection of children rights and promotion of bilateral cooperation came under discussion. IG Dr Usman Anwar appointed police focal person for effective coordination with National Commission on the Rights of Child.

AIG Operations Dr Asad Ijaz Malhi and AIG Welfare Amara Shirazi have been appointed focal persons from the Central Police Office, while written instructions have been issued to DPOs for effective coordination and joint actions with the National Commission on the Rights of the Child.

IG Punjab Dr Usman Anwar said that police and NCRC will adopt a joint action plan to prevent child abuse and other crimes. Chairperson NCRC Ayesha Raza Farooq visited different sections of CPO. She appreciated the steps taken to upgrade the police offices and improve the quality of service delivery.

LDA DG evaluates performance of one window cell

Lahore Development Authority Director General Tahir Farooq Monday visited LDA one window cell and evaluated the performance of the staff working in different sections.

The DG also addressed citizens’ grievances and observed the various stages of application processing during the first shift. Regarding the processing of applications he emphasised the need to expedite the processing of fully cleared files in the sifting process, ensuring the process within 24 to 48 hours.

He stressed the benefits of the sifting of record should reach to common people. The DG directed the Chief Town Planner to present a comprehensive plan aimed at streamlining the approval process for building plans. He also reviewed the progress of applications received during the first shift.

He directed that challans for completely cleared properties in the sifting process should be issued within 24 hours. Director one window cell Rafia Nazir briefed the Director General and highlighted the significant improvements observed in the processing of applications over the past two weeks.

Additionally, the Director General reviewed the process for the approval of building plans for commercial properties at E Khidmat Counter.

Additional DG Housing Awais Mushtaq, Director Admin Rabia Riasat, Chief Town Planner II Azhar Ali, Chief IT Officer Abdul Basit, and other relevant officers were also present on the occasion.