LAHORE: A high-level delegation of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Lahore, headed by the Emir of JI Lahore, Zia-ud-Din Ansari Advocate, held an important meeting with Deputy Commissioner (DC) Lahore, Muhammad Ali Ejaz, at the DC Office. The delegation included Secretary JI Lahore Azhar Bilal, President Public Aid Committee Qaiser Sharif, and Secretary Public Aid Committee Shahid Naveed Malik.During the meeting, the delegation highlighted the grave civic challenges facing the city and held a detailed discussion on public grievances. Key issues raised during the meeting include. Zia-ud-Din Ansari expressed deep concern over the alarming increase in stray dogs across various neighborhoods. He emphasized that citizens, particularly children and the elderly, feel unsafe. The delegation demanded an immediate and effective strategy from the administration to launch an operation to secure human lives. The delegation pointed out that tangled and low-hanging electrical wires in streets and markets have become a “death trap” for citizens. They urged the administration to coordinate with relevant departments for immediate rectification to prevent fatal accidents.The rising issue of gas load shedding was highlighted. The delegation appealed for swift action against profiteers selling expensive LPG and demanded relief for domestic consumers.Serious reservations were expressed regarding the alleged inappropriate behavior of the “Para Force” toward the business community. JI leaders maintained that such conduct discourages economic activity and harms the atmosphere of trust, calling for corrective measures and clear guidelines for field staff.The Deputy Commissioner of Lahore, Muhammad Ali Ejaz, listened to the delegation’s concerns attentively and assured them that resolving these issues on a priority basis is his top agenda. He committed to formulating a comprehensive strategy in collaboration with the relevant departments.Both sides agreed on maintaining a coordinated planning mechanism and taking practical steps to bring visible improvements to the city.
