Peshawar (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – March 15, 2026) Provincial Commissioner Riaz Khan Mehsud on Sunday directed the relevant authorities to urgently identify land for a new cemetery to serve the residents of Hayatabad.
This decision comes in the wake of a recent visit to the area, where local citizens informed the commissioner that the current cemeteries had reached full capacity, forcing families to He travels To far away places to bury their dead.
In response to these concerns, Riaz Khan Mehsud held a high-level meeting attended by the Director of Lands, Peshawar Development Authority (PDA), Assistant Commissioner Matani, and various revenue officials to coordinate quick resolution.
During the meeting, the Commissioner directed the district administration and the PDA to explore suitable sites in the nearby Acchini Bala and Sangu areas.
He set a strict deadline of one week for agencies to submit a comprehensive report after meeting all necessary legal and administrative requirements.
Once the land is completed, the PDA is tasked with constructing a protective boundary wall and ensuring provision of basic amenities at the site. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to giving priority to the public good, noting that all available resources will be used to provide basic necessities and resolve pressing issues facing citizens.