PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Peshawar Region President and Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Muhammad Atif Khan has raised serious concerns over the lack of progress in the investigation of alleged corruption in development projects under the Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA) Mardan.
In a written request to the Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Atif Khan highlighted that despite filing a complaint a year ago regarding corruption in mosque solarization and other projects, no concrete action has been taken. He demanded immediate action against those involved, transparency in the investigation, and the recovery of funds from contractors who received advance payments but failed to complete the work.
The MNA warned that if the authorities fail to resolve the issue within a month, he will escalate the matter to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and raise it at the national level. Following his complaint, an executive of TMA Mardan was reportedly suspended, signaling initial responsiveness to the allegations.
Atif Khan also called for an inquiry into substandard work in incomplete projects and urged the administration to either recover the misused funds or ensure the projects are completed within the stipulated timeframe. The delay in accountability has sparked frustration among locals, who await long-promised development initiatives.
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