Protesters warn Shoghore PTCL management
CHITRAL, Jan 17: A large number of people at Shoghor took to the streets against non-functional telephones and corruption in the local PTCL exchange.
The protesters were carrying placards and banners and chanting slogans against the management of the local telephone exchange.
Addressing the protest gathering, the speakers said that due to the apathy of the officials and corruption in the department the subscribers faced lots of trouble but had to pay inflated bills. They alleged that the operator in the telephone exchange was giving connections from the main line to people after taking bribe and there was no action against him.
They alleged that the operator was mentally disturbed and completely disregarded the rules and regulations and doled out connections after taking bribe. Despite repeated complaints the operator was neither being transferred nor punished for his wrongdoing, the protesters added. They warned that if things were not put in order at the exchange they would have no other option but extend their protest to compel the management to resolve the issue —Nazir Hussain
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It is of course a fact that VPTCL sets are out of order for so long. But we are so much thankful to Mr. Saleem Khan, the Ex. Minister KPK and MPA PK-90 who has already discussed the issue at Islamabad with the higher authority of the PTCL. And they have demanded for electricity at the main tower of PTCL on Tereen Tek (Madashil). The community has started the survey for the said facility to provide electricity from Mini Power House of Madashi/Tashqar & Dronil Community with cooperation and support of MPA and Chairman DDAC Saleem Khan who have promised to financial support for completion of this facility.
The feasibility report will be submitted to the Chairman DDAC Saleem Khan with necessary requirements at Mini-power House level or from Power house to PTCL tower during installation of wire. May be it required to increase the capacity of the mini power house or some thing else with expenses of Pole and wire etc.
The monthly billing system & other agreement will be signed by the Community representative and PTCL authority for future if this facility has been provided.