Meeting with Deputy Commissioner Peshawar: Assurance of Fair Anti-Encroachment Operations and Protection of Traders’ Rights

Deputy Commissioner Peshawar Afaq Wazir met with President Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Malik Imran Ishaq at the Sarhad Chamber to discuss anti-encroachment operations, road expansion projects, and the protection of traders’ legitimate rights and business interests.

During the constructive meeting, the Deputy Commissioner assured the Chamber that anti-encroachment operations related to the expansion of Ring Road, University Road, and G.T. Road would be carried out fairly, targeting only illegal encroachments while safeguarding citizens’ lawful property rights and traders’ legitimate business interests.

The meeting was also attended by Businessmen Forum Group Leader Ghazanfar Bilour, Chairman Anjuman-e-Tajiran Peshawar Shaukat Ali Khan, SCCI Senior Vice President Naeem ur Rehman, Vice President Abid Parvez Awan, former Vice President Javed Akhtar, and Secretary General Muqtasid Ahsan.

The Deputy Commissioner further assured that obstructions in the inner-city markets, including extended grills, sheds, and other encroachments in front of shops that impede public passageways, would be removed to facilitate the smooth flow of traffic and improve commercial activities.

Both sides agreed to maintain close coordination, dialogue, and consultation to ensure the timely resolution of traders’ concerns, facilitate development initiatives, and strengthen mutual trust. They reaffirmed their commitment to joint efforts aimed at protecting traders’ legitimate rights, lawful property, and business interests while supporting the city’s infrastructure development.