Mobile ALAC – Free Legal Advie Camp Jhang

Mobile ALAC – Free Legal Advie Camp
District Jhang
Date : October 17, 2023

On October 17, 2023, Transparency International Pakistan in collaboration with Council for Social Development, Jhang, hosted a one-day free legal aid camp at the Social Welfare Complex, Jhang. The event aimed at providing legal advice to the victims and witnesses of corruption and addressed various social issues affecting the community.

The event commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran.

Mr. Ashfaque Ahmed, Project Coordinator, Transparency International Pakistan, took the stage to elaborate on the objectives of the camp. He emphasized the importance of legal aid in addressing community issues and raising their awareness. Legal expert Advocate Nasrullah Khan offered free legal advice and guided complainants on various legal matters. A total of 40 complainants including 15 females sought free legal advice.

Mr. Farrukh Sial, District representative of Council for Social Development spoke about the prevailing social issues. He acknowledged the challenges faced by the district’s sewage system, especially in the inner urban neighborhoods, and how it is affecting water quality.

A complainant, Sardar Jaspal Singh, representing the Sikh community, presented a request for the occupation of a land for a Sikh Gurdwara in Mauza Ashaba, Tehsil Jhang, and the construction of the Gurdwara.

The complainant submitted applications addressing issues related to sewage problems, water filter plants, and street repairs at the mohalla (neighborhood) level.

Social Welfare Deputy Director Kashif Nasir and District Social Welfare Officer Shahid Amin pledged their commitment to offer social services and to collaborate with local NGOs to enhance the accessibility of social services to the community.

In the end, Sajid Sial Azeemi, Executive Director of the Council for Social Development, expressed gratitude towards Transparency International Pakistan and praised their support. 

The participants expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to receive free legal advice and address pressing social concerns. The one-day free legal aid camp successfully highlighted the importance of addressing legal issues within the community and the need for collaborative efforts between organizations, government representatives, and local NGOs to improve the overall social well-being of the community.