President Alvi launches federal ombudsman mobile app

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday launched federal ombudsman mobile application for easy registration of complaints by people, Radio Pakistan reported.

Addressing the launching ceremony, the president said it is prime responsibility of the government to provide justice to masses.

Acknowledging speedy redressal of public grievances by the office of Federal Ombudsman, the president said the institution should publicize its good decisions through social and mainstream media.

President Alvi said social media has linked sellers and buyers which has rapidly improved trade and commerce all around the world.

Earlier in his welcome note, Ombudsman Syed Tahir Shahbaz said, as per the direction of the president “this year has been dedicated to awareness and enhancement of Ombudsman’s outreach.”

He said mobile app has also been launched on the instruction of Dr. Alvi to make it easy for users to register a complaint and then track it.

On the occasion, President Alvi also inaugurated revamped website of the office of Federal Ombudsman.

A documentary covering various functions and procedures of the federal ombudsman was also shown to the audience.