to sources in the local administration, efforts are underway by two political figures of Chitral belonging to the PPP and JI for accommodating their their own men on the post. However, talking to ChitralToday here, Tehreek Huqooq-e- Awam leader Shuja Uddin said the post should be filled on merit. He said only a competent, neutral and experienced official can tackle issues of the area. He said compared to lower Chitra where the deputy commissioner is also available round the clock the post of the AC upper Chitral has significance because of the area’s remoteness and myriads of issues. He said there are a number of experienced officials belonging to both upper and lower Chitral who worked as additional AC and AC in upper and lower Chitral and can be posted again to the area. He said even any official from outside Chitral can be appointed as the AC but the process should be done on merit without any political interference in the best interest if the area. He said the vacant post should be filled without delay. He said the government was yet to fill the vacant post of the SDPO Mastuj who was transferred about three weeks ago. These delays are leaving a very negative impact on governance, creating issues and adding to the hardship of the residents.]]>