LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Housing and Urban Development Bilal Yasin has discussed plans to set up new Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) units in 13 districts to meet public needs.
Chairing a meeting at WASA Lahore, the minister was briefed by WASA Punjab DG Tayyab Fareed, who said that machinery and staff from Municipal Committees in the concerned districts have already been handed over to WASA.
The meeting reviewed matters related to central offices, complaint management systems, and the formation of Boards of Management.
Bilal Yasin directed all WASAs to speed up the desilting campaign and resolve public complaints on time. He also called for awareness drives to inform citizens about the new WASA units and their services.
The meeting was attended by the managing directors of WASA Lahore, Sargodha, Jhang, Sahiwal, Okara, and Sialkot.
Meanwhile, WASA Chairman Chaudhry Shahbaz Ahmad said that under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, increased funding and the installation of new water tanks have played a key role in controlling urban flooding in Punjab. He said that rainfall intensity is being closely monitored through a solar-powered control room.
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In an interview with Private Media, Shahbaz Ahmad explained that proactive measures were taken this year to tackle flooding. He noted that there has been no water-logging on roads as rainwater is being drained promptly and efficiently.
He added that nearly 10 new water tanks were installed in critical areas like Lakshmi Chowk, Johar Town, and Waris Road to prevent water-logging after rainfall. He said these steps are part of CM Maryam Nawaz’s broader plan to strengthen flood management and ensure safer communities.
The chairman praised the government and WASA officials for their efforts and urged citizens to save Punjab’s valuable water resources by avoiding wastage and promoting reuse for future sustainability.
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