- Punjab CM directs to ensure visible cleanliness and active sanitation staff across all neighborhoods
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the authorities concerned to ensure visible cleanliness and the presence of active sanitation staff across all neighborhoods of the province.
She was chairing a meeting to review progress on the ‘Suthra (Clean) Punjab Program,’ where she emphasized that as public expectations grow, so the performance must also be improved.
During the meeting, the CM was briefed in detail on various components of the program, including the introduction of e-invoicing and e-billing for sanitation fees, being implemented for the first time under the initiative. She was also informed about the Vehicle Trip Counting System and Vehicle Tracking Management System to monitor waste collection operations more effectively.
Highlighting international interest in the program, Maryam Nawaz said, “Development institutions from the World Bank, Europe, and other countries have expressed willingness to invest in the Suthra Punjab Program.”
The CM said that while the initiative is progressing successfully, complaints from certain districts regarding cleanliness must be promptly addressed. “Contractors failing to meet performance standards should be removed,” she asserted.
The CM further instructed the use of Safe City cameras to monitor sanitation conditions across Punjab. It was agreed during the meeting that 136 additional waste disposal points would be established across the province to improve garbage collection and management.
CM grieved over loss of lives in traffic accident
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed profound grief over the tragic loss of lives in a bus accident on the M-2 Motorway near Dhok Sial.
In her condolence message, the chief minister extended heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for their strength and patience in this time of immense sorrow. She also wished a swift and complete recovery for those injured in the accident.
The CM said that the Punjab government stands with the affected families and will ensure all necessary assistance and medical care is provided to the injured.
CM Maryam Pays Tribute to Capt Sarwar Shaheed
Captain Sarwar Shaheed, the first recipient of Nishan-e-Haider, is a symbol of courage and bravery for Pakistan,” said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in her message on his martyrdom anniversary. She added, “Martyrdom of Captain Muhammad Sarwar on July 27, 1948 is the life of nation.” She highlighted, “Captain Sarwar Shaheed proved that love for homeland is part of faith, and defending the homeland is no less than worship.”
The chief minister declared that the nation will never forget its great martyrs, I salute the sacrifice of every martyr, including Captain Muhammad Sarwar.
