RAWALPINDI: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting at the Commissioner Office Rawalpindi to review the public welfare projects in the Rawalpindi division.
A handout issued here stated that it was decided in the meeting that CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif would visit various districts to assess the overall situation.
CM Maryam requested details of long-pending development projects. She also reviewed the prices of essential edibles in Rawalpindi.
It was decided to establish ‘Vegetable Markets’ and ‘Sahulat Bazaars’ in Rawalpindi. It was also agreed in principle to increase the number of Assistant Commissioners in Rawalpindi.
The Chief Minister instructed that public toilets in both small and large cities be cleaned daily. She also directed RPOs and DPOs to attend Jumma prayers in public mosques.
It was agreed to introduce plastic hole covers in cities across Punjab. The Punjab CM emphasized that establishing peace and stability is crucial for a country’s progress and that no negligence in duty will be tolerated under any circumstance.
There is no political interference in any appointment within the police department. The police should prove its performance by delivering their duties in an efficient manner as mere imposing a fine is not enough.
A shop should be closed down for three days on committing profiteering. She added that woman shopkeepers should be encouraged in the Sahulat Bazaars.
The cleanliness problems persist more in the streets and mohallas. No one is willing to work without supervision and monitoring. Greenbelt and marking should be carried out equally in the cities.
A report with regard to progress being made on the under completion and new projects being undertaken under the Annual Development Program.
CM Maryam was informed during the briefing that a flood situation did not arise due to undertaking timely cleaning of Nullah Lai before the arrival of monsoon rains. It was further apprised that 35 illegal buildings have been demolished in Murree.
The Punjab Chief also directed the early completion of Samli Hospital in Murree and the swift launch of a transport service for both hospitals.