PAKISTAN | Ombudsman Punjab Celebrates 30 Years Across Its Regional Offices

The Office of the Ombudsman Punjab marked its 30th anniversary with a series of celebrations held at its Regional Offices across the province. The events took place in Rawalpindi, Sargodha, DG Khan, Faisalabad, Mianwali, Sialkot, Multan, Sheikhupura and Sahiwal. They were organized to promote inclusivity and bring all regional teams into the anniversary.

The celebrations were graced by the presence of Ms. Ayesha Hamid, Ombudsman Punjab, and Mr. Kaiser Saleem, Secretary, Office of the Ombudsman Punjab. Ms. Ayesha Hamid, Ombudsman Punjab, addressed the gathering and appreciated the work of all Regional Offices. She spoke about the office’s achievements, including ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certifications, and its reach to the public in remote areas of Punjab through the Awami Khidmat Programme Van Outreach. She also shared that she had been elected the first Asian woman Vice President of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) and its Asian Regional Director. She said this achievement has put the Office of the Ombudsman Punjab in a position of admiration before the international Ombudsman community.

Each event was attended by government stakeholders and senior officers from various government departments, demonstrating a collective commitment to public service. Representatives from civil society and academia, along with the Deputy Commissioners and Assistant Commissioners of the respective districts, participated in the celebrations and appreciated the office's efforts and achievements. Advisors and Consultants from neighbouring Regional Offices also joined the events, strengthening inter-office coordination and reinforcing a shared sense of purpose across the office’s regional network.

By taking the anniversary beyond the Head Office and into the districts, the office honoured the regional teams who deliver its services to citizens every day. The events reflected the office’s continued commitment to inclusivity, teamwork and public service.

Source: Office of the Ombudsman Punjab, Pakistan