Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi paid a detailed visit to the Lahore Zoo. CM reviewed its up-gradation work and inspected ongoing construction activities.
Mohsin Naqvi expressed his indignation over not demolishing old constructions and ordered to demolish them soon along with further accelerating the up-gradation work. CM inquired about occurrence of a delay in carrying out the assigned task with regard to timely demolition of old constructions. He ordered to demolish the old structure without delaying and waiting any further. CM also summoned the team of Infrastructure Development Authority Punjab( IDAP) at the Lahore Zoo. Mohsin Naqvi underlined that the Lahore Zoo should be seen entirely new and unique. He directed to speed up the process of bringing new animals at the Lahore Zoo for the entertainment of citizens especially children.
CM inspected the under construction bridge at the Lahore Zoo. Mohsin Naqvi monitored the snake house, giraffe house, lion house, elephant house and fish house.
He directed to make the cages of animals spacious along with making animal cages of an international standard. Mohsin Naqvi directed to pay a special attention on the diet of lions and other animals along with looking after them properly.
CM asserted that no compromise will be made on the quality with regard to upgrading the Lahore Zoo according to the international standards. CM was given a briefing by Secretary Wildlife and DG Wildlife about progress being made on the up-gradation plan of the Lahore Zoo. Secretary C&W, DG PHA, Deputy Commissioner and concerned officials were also present on the occasion.
