#WrapUp2018: 10 Pakistani Civil Servants Whose Twitter Handles Kept Us Informed This Year

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There was a time – not very long ago – when meeting with a civil servant meant either having to wait in long ques or seeking appointments. And so, the only time someone would embark on a “mission” to meet with a senior government official was almost always in the backdrop of a pressing personal or professional matter that needed resolution or an issue of public interest that had to be brought to the respective bureaucrat’s attention.

However, thanks to digital media, long ques and lengthy appointment-seeking-processes are becoming a thing of the past. Public servants are now more accessible to common citizens than ever before.

And while almost every department is coming up with its own portals to digitize the governance process and make interaction between the citizens and the government smoother, perhaps the most potent tools being used to bridge this gap are the various social media platforms.

Twitter for instance, has quickly risen in favour, both with common Pakistanis as well as senior bureaucrats. Each side is making use of the micro-blogging website to share information, lodge – and update on action taken against – complaints, issue notifications, give and seek feedback and even engage in some good-hearted chit-chat.

All of this would have been unimaginable only 10 years ago; however today digital interaction between citizens and civil servants has become a common norm.

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While we’ve shared some key accounts with you from time to time, at the end of 2018, let’s take a look at some of the most active and helpful Twitter handles belonging to Pakistani civil servant across the country. In no particular order, here they are.

Hamza Shafqaat, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad

Hamza Shafqaat Deputy Commissioner Islamabad

Hamza Shafqaat, currently serving as the Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad won a lot of respect this year following his truly exemplary performance during the TLP-led riots in October.

Read: Amid All The Chaos & Uncertainty, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Hamza Shafqaat Surfaced As A True Hero

He is constantly in touch with the citizens through his Twitter handle, often updating them on the great work that the city administration is doing to facilitate its residents.

Abbas Ahsan, City Police Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi

Abbas Ahsan

Abbas Ahsan, who is currently serving as CPO Rawalpindi is another civil servant who has been using his Twitter handle to keep the residents of his jurisdiction informed and updated.

His prompt action against two cases of violence against women that recently went viral on social media have infused a new-found respect for the police department among common people.

Saleha Saeed, Deputy Commissioner Lahore

Saleha Saeed, Deputy Commissioner Lahore
Source: The News

Ever since she took charge as Deputy Commissioner Lahore, Saleha Saeed has injected a new energy into the city’s administration. From leading anti-encroachment drives to notifying price control bodies and from ensuring medical care for the homeless to keeping the residents of Lahore updated on the administration’s performance, Saeed is certainly a civil servant to look out for.

Dr. Umer Jahangir, Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi

Umer jahangir

The Deputy Commissioner of Rawalpindi is another excellent example of how civil servants can win the confidence of the masses by being just a little tech-savvy.

While Jahangir uses his Twitter handle to provide timely updates to the residents of Rawalpindi, he also uses it extensively to propagate civic sense among his followers, appreciating those who follow the law and giving grandpa-styled pep talks to those who dont’!

Amna Baig, Punjab Police

Amna Baig

Amna Baig’s Twitter handle is an enigma. She’s one police officer who is not merely breaking stereotypes but is actually changing the notorious image of Punjab Police single-handedly! Always available, ready to help, this young officer has a heart of gold and a self-aware sense of humour that makes us wish we could have her cloned for every government department.

Abbas Majeed Khan, DPO Abbottabad

Abbas Majeed Khan

Abbas Majeed Khan Marwat is currently serving as DPO Abbottabad. His no-nonsense Twitter handle is dedicated to keeping his followers informed and his regular replies to the queries that he’s tagged in makes him one of the most active senior police officials in Pakistani Twitterverse.

Usman Y. Mobin Chairman NADRA

Usman Y. Mobin

Although holding an extremely important post as the Chairman of NADRA, Usman Y. Mobin has not allowed his position of power to go to his head. The fact that he routinely responds to the most menial queries directed his way is proof enough of his dedication to change the dynamics of civil service in Pakistan.

Sardar Saif Ullah Dogar, Deputy Commissioner Faisalabad

Sardar Saifullah Dogar

Sardar Saif Ullah Dogar, the Deputy Commissioner of Faisalabad remains as active on his Twitter handle as he does on ground while serving the residents in his jurisdiction. Unlike many other high officials, he doesn’t ignore the criticism that comes his way, takes it with a pinch of salt and responds like a gentleman!

Danyal Gillani, Chairman Central Film Censor Board

Danyal Gillani
Source: The Print

After serving in various senior positions (including the Press Secretary for former PM Nawaz Sharif), Danyal Gillani is currently the Chairman of the Central Film Censor Board. Although his current portfolio does not demand a lot of public interaction, he nevertheless uses his Twitter handle to share breath-taking pictures from around Pakistan, making us wish he would be made in-charge of the Ministry of Tourism!

Zafar Yab Khan, Deputy Secretary/Spokesperson Power Division

Zafar Yab Khan

As the official spokesperson for the Power Division, Zafar Yab Khan is a man with a mission. He is the face of one of the most criticized departments in the country and for the first time, he’s showing common Pakistanis the lengths at which his division goes to make life easier for all of us.

Like others on this list, he routinely interacts with his followers, responds to their queries and keeps them updated on the actions being taken by the Power Division.

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  1. Dear officials
    Asslam o Aliakum

    By tutor handles l have come to know the exemplary performance the mention District management group and the professional of various cadres. This is our responsibility to keep up to date the importAnt Tasks and operational function of various areas. Such traffic flow ,important information public related ,peace and security issues .

    Muhammad Tahir Gul
    DMG

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