44th Meeting of WSSC Kohat Board of Directors: Review of Key Administrative and Financial Matters and Approval of Various Proposals

The 44th meeting of the Board of Directors of Water and Sanitation Services Company Kohat (WSSC Kohat) was held under the chairmanship of Muhammad Saad, Chairman, Board of Directors. The meeting reviewed various important matters relating to the company’s administrative, financial, and development affairs.

The meeting was attended by Chief Executive Officer Ehsan Ullah Afridi, Additional Deputy Commissioner Hamid Iqbal, Board Member Ehsan Ullah Jan, Board Member Rashid Ahmad Paracha, Board Member Shakeel Ahmad Afridi, Regional Municipal Officer Hamid Mansoor, Head of Administration and Operations Tahir Afif, Manager Finance Malik Asif, and Head of IT and Customer Services Arif Kamal. The Secretary Local Government, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the Additional Secretary Finance also participated in the meeting via Zoom.

At the outset, the minutes of the 43rd Board meeting were presented for review and subsequently approved by the Board. The Board also approved the appointment of statutory auditors for the financial year 2025–26 to ensure a formal audit of the company’s financial affairs and uphold the principles of financial transparency and accountability.

The meeting also discussed the certification fee for the Pakistan Center for Philanthropy (PCP), which was approved by the Board. The importance of proceeding with the relevant requirements for the company’s certification was also highlighted.

Furthermore, the Board deliberated on the proposal to include certain areas of Kohat that are currently excluded from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cities Improvement Project (KPCIP). The proposal to include these areas in the project was approved to facilitate improvements in water supply and other related municipal services for residents.

The meeting also held a detailed discussion on the major financial challenges faced by the company, particularly outstanding electricity bills. The participants reviewed the company’s financial obligations, the potential impact of these outstanding dues on operational activities, and the measures required to address the issue.

The meeting aimed to strengthen the company’s administrative and financial management, promote transparency and effective oversight, and ensure the efficient delivery of essential municipal services. The Board reaffirmed the importance of institutional efficiency and effective management in providing citizens with improved clean drinking water, sanitation, and drainage services.