LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered a complete ban on wall chalking across the province to promote cleanliness and city beautification.
Officials briefed the chief minister that, under her directions, a historic beautification plan would be implemented in all cities of Punjab. Walls of government and private buildings will be cleaned to remove wall chalking.
They informed her that 132 beautification projects are being launched in 39 districts at a cost of Rs16.5 billion. Work has already started on 122 schemes.
The projects in Lahore, Bahawalpur, DG Khan, Sargodha, Gujrat, Faisalabad, and Rawalpindi are expected to be completed by June 2026. Beautification work in Multan is likely to finish by November, in Gujranwala by December, and in Sahiwal by March 2026.
The officials said that roads and markets in all major cities are being upgraded with the installation of tuff tiles. They added that ancient gates and traditional markets will also be remodeled to restore their historic charm.
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Meanwhile, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met with German Parliament Member Derya Türk-Nachbaur on Saturday to discuss bilateral relations, parliamentary cooperation, women empowerment, education, youth exchanges, environment, and clean energy.
Maryam Nawaz thanked Germany for its support during recent floods and congratulated the Friedrich Ebert Foundation on completing 100 years, praising its 35 years of work in Pakistan.
She said the rise in Pakistan-Germany trade volume to $3.6 billion in 2024 reflects growing economic ties. She welcomed further German investment in renewable energy, agricultural technology, IT services, and clean manufacturing.
The chief minister also congratulated the people of Gilgit-Baltistan on their Independence Day from Dogra rule, saying the region represents a beautiful and proud part of Pakistan.
