Deputy Commissioner, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, held an introductory meeting with the members of civil society, representatives of various trader associations and social organizations to discuss various issues pertaining to the general public.The meeting was attended by ADC, Dr. Bashrat Hussain, ACR Ashraf Choudhary, representatives of various social services organizations, heads of religious associations, lawyers and other members of civil society.During the meeting, the DC was apprised of different development issues of the district pertaining to sanitation and public utilities at several locations in the town besides traffic management and removal of encroachment in some important areas in Poonch town.While speaking on the occasion, Mohammed Aijaz Asad termed peace as prerequisite for carrying government's development agenda forward and sought cooperation from the civil society and the general public in this regard.The Deputy Commissioner assured that all their genuine issues will be looked into.Meanwhile, DC appealed the traders associations in ensuring that the pathways and town's interior roads are kept available for the mobility of pedestrian.He hoped that effective delivery of public services will be ensured with cooperation of general public.Highlighting the tradition of maintaining communal harmony, the speakers assured full cooperation to the administration in ensuring peace and development.