PESHAWAR: Three senior officials of the Galiyat Development Authority (GDA) have reportedly requested transfers following concerns over the conduct of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister’s Special Assistant for Tourism, Adil Iqbal, during a recent visit to the Galiyat region.
According to sources, Adil Iqbal visited Galiyat a few days ago to review tourism-related matters and public complaints. During the visit, his interaction with GDA officials was described by the sources as inappropriate.
The sources also claimed that videos from the visit were later shared on social media.
Following the incident, three senior GDA officials reportedly submitted transfer requests to the Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Those seeking transfers include Director General Muhammad Fahad, Director Administration Noor-ul-Haq, and Director Building Control Farrukh Jadun.
According to the transfer application, recent public statements and social media publicity surrounding the field visit had negatively affected the institution’s working environment.
The officials also stated that legal and administrative uncertainties were affecting the authority’s ability to function effectively.
However, the application emphasized that the transfer request was not the result of a single incident, but was based on personal reasons. The officials requested that they be posted to suitable positions elsewhere in the interest of better public service.
The application further noted that the Galiyat Development Authority had introduced several important institutional reforms over the past six months.
Responding to the reports in an interview with Geo News, Adil Iqbal said his visit to Galiyat was prompted by public complaints.
He stated that, in accordance with the directives of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s government (or as reported, the chief minister’s instructions), action would be taken against encroachments in the Galiyat area.
The special assistant also said the provincial government would conduct a high-level inquiry into illegal constructions in Galiyat.
He added that anyone found responsible for unauthorized construction would face legal action. Regarding the reported transfer requests, Adil Iqbal said that if any official had sought a transfer or requested to be relieved of duties, it was their personal decision.
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