Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz on Monday directed the concerned officials to ensure that development works were carried out in all localities of Lahore without any discrimination, and that not a single area was left out, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Chairing a high-level meeting on local government in Lahore, she ordered that not a single street in the city should be in a dilapidated condition, and a proper system should be introduced in each and every area for water drainage. “WASA, MCL and other concerned departments should work in a coordinated and organized manner so that the people’s issues could be resolved,” she said, adding, “It pains me to see potholes and sewage on streets and roads.”
On the occasion, she was briefed about the repair of streets and roads and drainage of sewage.
The chief minister was also told about the installation of streetlights in the suburban areas of the Punjab capital as well as the progress made on Parks and Horticulture so far.
Senator Pervaiz Rasheed, Senior Punjab Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Provincial Minister for Local Government Zeeshan Rafique, Special Assistant to the CM Zeeshan Malik, the chief secretary, P&D chairman, secretaries and other concerned officials were also present on the occasion.
Reporter: Rao Dilshad