Punjab govt decides to set up Parks and Horticulture Authorities in all districts of the province
By News Desk
August 25, 2024 08:15 PM
In order to boost cleanliness and beauty of the province, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed setting of Parks and Horticulture Authorities (PHAs) in all districts of the province, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Chief Minister Maryam Sharif, while presiding over a meeting to review administrative measures, directed the concerned authorities to make green belts surrounding the roads.
She said in order to boost cleanliness, Punjab government has decided in principle to establish PHA in every district across Punjab. The CM directed the administration to further increase its focus on the beautification of cities. The Chief Minister directed to make maximum plantation along with making functional street lights in all cities of the province.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Zahid Athkar Zaman, Home Secretary Noor ul Amin Mengal, IG Police, Commissioner, Special Assistant Rashid Nasruallah, RPO and other relevant officials. After detailed briefing, CM Maryam Nawaz said cleanliness of all cities, villages and every street was need of the hour therefore the government was committed to ensure beauty of the cities and villages in the province.
On the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Rahim Yar Khan apprised the government about Artificial Intelligence software so as to review implementation on the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Meanwhile, CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz expressed deep sorrow and grief over the death of pilgrims due to falling down of a bus into a ditch near Lasbela. The CM expressed heartfelt sympathies and condolence with the bereaved families. She also prayed for an early recovery of the injured.
CM Maryam Nawaz also expressed deep sorrow and grief over the loss of precious human lives due to overturning of a bus into a ditch in Kahuta near Rawalpindi. The CM expressed heartfelt sympathies and condolence with the bereaved families over the tragic loss of lives.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Maryam has appreciated Punjab Police on a successful operation in Katcha areas for the safe recovery of kidnapped cop Ahmed Nawaz. She expressed her best wishes for Sepoy Ahmad Nawaz and his family.
Two days earlier, Katcha area bandits had kidnapped and taken with them Sepoy Ahmed Nawaz from Machhka.