ISLAMABAD (Urdu Times) Chaudhry Shafqat Mahmood Takes Charge of Hasan Abdal, Launches Landmark Initiatives to Ensure Transparent Governance and Protect Women’s Inheritance Rights

ISLAMABAD (Urdu Times) Fateh Jang (Saqib Khan khattar): Chaudhry Shafqat Mahmood Takes Charge of Hasan Abdal, Launches Landmark Initiatives to Ensure Transparent Governance and Protect Women’s Inheritance Rights

Chaudhry Shafqat Mahmood, Tehsildar of Fateh Jang, has assumed additional charge of Hasan Abdal, signaling a new era of transparency and public service in the tehsil. Immediately upon taking office, he convened his team to formulate strategies aimed at delivering timely and efficient services to all residents.

“The issues of the tehsil’s citizens are our top priority,” Chaudhry Shafqat told the media. “No undue influence or illegal interference will be tolerated in any office.”

The Revenue Department witnessed immediate activity following his appointment. Monitoring and evaluation processes were initiated from day one to ensure that land registration and transfer procedures are both transparent and efficient.

Residents welcomed the move enthusiastically. Farmers, traders, and ordinary citizens gathered in large numbers to greet Chaudhry Shafqat, expressing hope that land matters would now be addressed fairly and promptly.

Under his guidance, the department has begun modernizing land records, registration, and transfer systems. “Every citizen should be able to manage their land affairs without obstruction, and public trust in the department must be restored,” he emphasized.

An online monitoring and information system will also be introduced, allowing citizens to track the progress of their applications at every stage, ensuring accountability and ease of service.

A key focus of Chaudhry Shafqat’s reforms is the protection of women’s inheritance rights. Observers noted that with his leadership, women’s rights will remain secure, transparent, and inviolable—a commitment that has become a hallmark of his administration.

Residents described the decision as historic, expressing confidence that Chaudhry Shafqat’s leadership will enhance departmental performance. Farmers highlighted that accurate land records would eliminate legal complications and simplify financial transactions, while traders anticipated that transparent registration would encourage investment and strengthen the local economy.

The department is undergoing a cultural transformation, with new staff appointments, enhanced monitoring, and daily reporting mechanisms introduced to improve efficiency and maintain high standards.

Chaudhry Shafqat’s appointment sends a clear message: favoritism, extortion, and illegal practices will no longer be tolerated. Civic observers hope that his sustained efforts will transform Hasan Abdal into a model tehsil, ensuring both administrative efficiency and the protection of women’s inheritance rights