Reviews cleanliness, roads condition and civic amenities on way to Multan
Amraiz Khan
Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Wednesday took a whirlwind trip to six different districts in eight hours while going to Multan by road.
He inspected Satghara in Okara, Sahiwal, Chichawatni, Mian Channu and Khanewal and issued various directions to the administration about different matters.
He inspected the mausoleum of Mir Chakar Azam Rind at Satghara and reviewed restoration work of the mausoleum. He laid a floral wreath on the grave and offered Fateha for the departed soul.
Talking on the occasion, the CM said the Punjab government has restored grandeur of the mausoleum of Mir Chakar Azam Rind, which is a strong message of brotherhood and affinity to the Bloch people who have a special regard for Baloch chieftain Mir Chakar Azam Rind.
“The Punjab government has promoted provincial harmony while giving a message of brotherhood to the people of Balochistan.
We are uniting hearts and are always ready to serve the brethren living in Balochistan,” the CM declared.
Provincial Minister Ejaz Alam, PTI leaders and the Okara DC were present on the occasion. The CM appreciated performance of artistes who presented traditional Baloch dance.
Later, the CM inspected cleanliness arrangements in Okara and appreciated performance of DC Ali Ejaz.
He directed early completion of repair to roads in Okara city and inaugurated monsoon tree plantation drive by planting a sapling at a civil rest house.
PTI ticket holders of the district also met with CM and apprised him of different problems being faced by people of the area.
Usman Buzdar assured that every city including Okara will be made part of the development process to accomplish the vision of composite development.
The district development package has been designed to resolve public problems in districts.
best development package will be given to fulfil needs of the people of Okara, he informed and assured to expedite the development process while making Okara a PTI stronghold.
Later, CM chaired a meeting at Circuit House Sahiwal to review the law and order situation and pace of development work.
He directed to continue crackdown on criminals and asked the police to provide a peaceful atmosphere to the people.
The protection of life, honour and property of the people should be ensured and development projects be completed according to their timeframes while maintaining construction standards and transparency,” he emphasized.
The CM stressed that a third-party audit of development projects should be carried to maintain construction standards.
The chief minister directed to expedite vaccination drive across Punjab including Sahiwal, as it would ensure safety from the corona.
Meanwhile, the CM expressed resentment over the poor cleanliness situation, as well as poor road conditions in Chichawatni city.
He also expressed displeasure over the presence of stagnant water in some areas of the city. The CM directed that rainwater should be immediately drained out.
Similarly, the road patchwork should be completed at the earliest while poor cleanliness conditions anywhere in the province will not be tolerated, he stated.
The CM also inspected cleanliness and standard of civic amenities during his visit to Mian Channu city. He commended the administration over the satisfactory cleanliness situation, saying that he is happy over cleanliness arrangements and good condition of roads.
Chief Minister Usman Buzdar visited People’s Colony and other areas in Khanewal and expressed satisfaction over the cleanliness situation in the city.
He appreciated the good condition of roads and the overall situation of cleanliness in the city and praised the DC and administration. Chief Whip Abbas Ali Shah, DC Zaheer Abbas Sherazi and others were also present.