A special 34th Board Meeting of WSSC Kohat was held under the chairmanship of Mr. Muhammad Saad, Chairman of the Board of Directors of WSSC Kohat. The meeting was attended by Members of the National Assembly, Mr. Sheryar Khan Afridi, Provincial Minister for Local Government Mr. Arshad Ayub, Minister for Law Mr. Aftab Alam Advocate, Member Provincial Assembly and DDAC Chairman Mr. Shafi Jan, and Member Provincial Assembly Mr. Dawood Afridi, who participated as special guests.
The meeting also included Deputy Commissioner Kohat Mr. Abdul Akram, Board of Directors members Mr. Rashid Ahmad Paracha, Mr. Ehsanullah Jan, Engineer Mr. Shakeel Ahmad Afridi, CEO WSSC Kohat Mr. Babar Khan Tanoli, Chief Finance Officer Mr. Zulfiqar Ali, and Chief Internal Auditor Mr. Kashif Qayyum.
During the meeting, the board discussed in detail the progress made and other important issues related to the improvement of services for the people of Kohat. Valuable suggestions and directives were given to enhance services. Effective measures were proposed to improve the performance of various sectors, ensuring that the public receives the best services. The Board of Directors also examined the issues hindering the current service delivery in the city and discussed strategies to address them.
Later, Minister for Local Government Mr. Arshad Ayub, visited the Sewage Treatment Plant under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cities Improvement Project, which is being developed at the Kohat Development Authority (KDA) with the support of the Asian Development Bank. He also visited the Women’s Business Development Center being established in Kohat City and the ongoing upgrades at the Kohat Sports Complex. Detailed briefings were provided regarding these projects. The purpose of the Sewerage Treatment Plant is to improve the city’s sewage system and ensure environmental cleanliness, while the Women’s Business Development Center is being created to provide business opportunities to women and strengthen their economic status. The upgrades at the Kohat Sports Complex aim to enhance sports facilities in the area and provide modern amenities for the youth. Mr. Arshad Ayub emphasized the importance of these projects and instructed to take measures for their timely completion so that they can play a vital role in the welfare of the public.