PAKISTAN | Historic milestone for Pakistan: Honourable Provincial Ombudsman Punjab elected Second Vice-President of International Ombudsman Institute (IOI)

A moment of pride and honour for Pakistan, Ombudsman Punjab has been elected as the Second Vice-President of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI), becoming the first-ever Pakistani Ombudsman to hold this global position.

Getting elected to such an esteemed position has a significant impact on international relations, policies, and cooperation to meet global challenges. Ombudsman Punjab shall be in a position to promote dialogue, cooperation, and decision-making on issues affecting multiple countries on governance issues. This is a moment of great honor for the people of the Punjab and a personal triumph for Ombudsman Punjab, also due to the blend of hard work and sincerity of purpose to serve the people with dedication. This appointment by the IOI, headquartered in Vienna, Austria, stands as a resounding testament to Pakistan’s growing global leadership in justice, transparency, and citizen-centric governance.

As Second Vice-President of the IOI, the Provincial Ombudsman Punjab shall be contributing to shaping global discourse on good governance, fair public administration, and the institutional protection of citizens. This international recognition reflects the widespread confidence in the work and vision demonstrated by the institution under the current leadership of the Ombudsman Office.

Source: The Office of the Ombudsman of the Province of Punjab, Pakistan