District Council Khuzdar Faces Public Backlash Over Lack of Transparency and Inaction on Development Funds

Independent Report
Khuzdar, Balochistan: Citizens of Khuzdar have raised serious concerns over the absence and inaccessibility of the District Council leadership, calling it a critical issue affecting governance and service delivery. The elected District Council Chairman has reportedly become a rare sight in the city, appearing publicly only during political ceremonies or official protocols, leaving residents frustrated over neglected development projects and basic civic services.

Local residents say that essential services such as water supply, sanitation, road repairs, street lighting, and drainage have been consistently ignored by the District Council. Many union councils claim they have never seen the chairman visit their areas, nor has any open public forum or meeting been arranged to address community concerns.

Questions have also arisen regarding the allocation and utilization of development funds. Citizens complain that there is no transparency on how much money has been allocated to union councils, which schemes have been completed, and which projects remain confined to files. Annual budgets, fund releases, and expenditure reports are reportedly kept hidden, preventing accountability.

A senior resident criticized the situation, stating, “The District Council office should serve as a center for public welfare, but here the office is closed, the chairman is absent, and the people are left helpless.” Citizens demand that all fund allocations be publicly disclosed, annual performance reports of every union council chairman be published, and that the district chairman hold regular monthly public meetings. They also insist on transparent audits of development projects to ensure accountability and proper representation.

The community stresses that representatives should be answerable to the public throughout their term, not only during elections. “We want to know whether those elected are serving the public or the interests of a few select groups,” a resident said.

The people of Khuzdar have made it clear: they will no longer remain silent while development funds and public services are mismanaged, and they demand immediate reforms for transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance.