Punjab Province

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved strict action against those dumping animal remains and offal in streets, neighborhoods, prohibited places, drains, canals and other public areas during Eidul Azha. Violators will face a fine of Rs50,000.
A comprehensive plan for foolproof cleanliness arrangements during Eidul Azha was finalized during a video link meeting chaired by the Punjab Chief Minister. The meeting decided to establish vigilance squads to prevent and monitor the dumping of animal remains and offal at prohibited locations.
The Chief Minister directed authorities to launch an extensive public awareness campaign to discourage citizens from throwing animal remains and offal at banned sites.
She also ordered special cleanliness arrangements in drains, canals, main roads, intersections, graveyards, commercial markets, railway colonies, cantonment areas and private housing societies across every city.
The meeting also ordered special cleanliness arrangements in 2,687 major commercial markets across Punjab. Maryam Nawaz Sharif said all departments must work as one government unit for cleanliness during Eidul Azha. She made it clear that good performance would be rewarded and appreciated, while complaints would lead to accountability through a system of reward and punishment.
Provincial Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique and Local Government Secretary Mian Shakeel Ahmad briefed the meeting. They said commercial markets, main roads and intersections would be cleaned during the final hours of Chand Raat. Degradable shopping bags would be provided for the disposal of animal remains and offal, while Suthra Punjab staff would carry out door to door collection.
The briefing further stated that 15 additional loader rickshaws would be provided to each municipal corporation and tehsil, while four additional loader rickshaws would be made available in every union council. On the instructions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, rose water spray would also be carried out at Eid prayer gatherings and mosques.
Suthra Punjab teams will remain active before Eid, on Eid day and until the third day of Eidul Azha. The teams will also make public announcements through rickshaws to create awareness about cleanliness.
Across the province, 176,000 sanitary workers and more than 8,000 temporary workers will participate in the Eid cleanliness operation.
For the collection of animal remains and offal, 3,800 primary collection centers will be established, while 3,100 dumping sites have been designated. Overall, 7,000 dumping points will be set up across the province for the disposal of animal waste.
The availability of dewatering machines, jetter sets and suction units will be ensured for cleaning drains. As part of the Suthra Punjab Eid operation, 4,500 special camps will be set up across the province, while special cleanliness arrangements will be made at 1,200 collective sacrifice sites.
More than 40,000 additional vehicles will be used across Punjab during the Eidul Azha Suthra Punjab operation. Loader rickshaws, mini dumpers, tractor trolleys and pickup vehicles will be hired for the cleanliness operation.
The meeting was informed that graveyards would also be specially cleaned before Chand Raat. Suthra Punjab teams will be deployed at 285 cattle markets and 171 sale points across Punjab to ensure cleanliness arrangements.

Vehari: [Tariq Aziz Ansari District Coordinator ReNews Pakistan]
Deputy Commissioner Vehari Khalid Javed Goraya has directed the relevant departments to complete the Rail Bazaar beautification project by June 30 in all circumstances, while ensuring both quality and pace in the development work.
Chairing a meeting regarding the beautification of Rail Bazaar, the deputy commissioner said that, in line with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, improving the city’s beauty and civic facilities is the top priority of the district administration. He said the beautification of Rail Bazaar is an important part of this initiative, which will provide citizens with a better and more attractive environment.
Khalid Javed Goraya said the beautification of Rail Bazaar would cost Rs150 million. Under the project, a modern and beautiful fountain will be constructed, colorful tuff tiles will be installed and uniform paintwork will also be carried out across the bazaar.
He said the timely completion of the project would provide citizens with a clean, pleasant and beautiful environment, while also significantly improving the overall appearance of the bazaar.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Finance and DD Development Muhammad Afzal, Chief Officer District Council and Municipal Committee Vehari Sajid Mahmood, and District Officer I&S Faheem Shehzad were also present at the meeting.

Faisalabad: [ReNews Pakistan]
The Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry has formally launched its new website, through which all essential information related to the chamber will be made available online to members, the business community and general users.
The website was inaugurated by Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Farooq Yousaf Sheikh along with Sri Lankan High Commissioner Rear Admiral Retired Fred Seneviratne. On the occasion, the Sri Lankan High Commissioner formally launched the website by pressing a button and appreciated the efforts being made to promote information technology in Pakistan.
Speaking at the ceremony, Faisalabad Chamber President Farooq Yousaf Sheikh said the new website would be connected with a chatbot, enabling users to access essential information related to industry and trade with a single click.
He said the entire system of the Faisalabad Chamber was being gradually digitalized to provide members with modern, fast and effective facilities. Farooq Yousaf Sheikh also appreciated the efforts of the chamber’s IT section in developing the website, saying that digitalization would play an important role in providing convenience, transparency and timely information to the business community.