Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman reviews ongoing development initiatives in Sargodha and directs timely completion of public welfare projects.
SARGODHA: Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman on Monday visited Sargodha to review the progress of ongoing development projects across the division and expressed satisfaction over the pace of work.
During his visit, the chief secretary chaired a high-level meeting at the Deputy Commissioner Office conference room. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Sargodha Division Hafiz Shoaib Ali, RPO Shehzad Asif Khan, Deputy Commissioners of Sargodha, Khushab and Bhakkar, along with managing directors of WASA and Suthra Punjab Authority, superintending engineers of highways and buildings, CEO Cantonment Board, and other senior officials.
The chief secretary stated that development work in Sargodha Division is progressing in a positive direction. He instructed all departments to ensure timely completion of ongoing schemes and emphasized improving the quality of public service delivery.
Officials briefed the meeting on various ongoing development programs, including the Punjab Development Program, city development packages, local government schemes, and road and non-road infrastructure projects. Plans for the upcoming Sargodha City Package for the next fiscal year were also presented.
The Managing Director WASA briefed the participants on a major sewerage project initiated under the vision of the Chief Minister of Punjab. He said Phase I and Phase II of the project are progressing rapidly, while construction of water storage tanks is also part of the plan to improve urban water management.
The Deputy Commissioner Sargodha proposed the inclusion of additional tehsils such as Sillanwali, Bhera, Bhalwal, Sahiwal, Kot Momin, and Shahpur in the Punjab Development Program to ensure balanced regional development.
The Deputy Commissioner Khushab also shared updates on ongoing development schemes, city beautification projects, and future planning initiatives in the district.
Later, the chief secretary visited the ongoing beautification project at City Road and Kutchery Bazaar. He inspected the site and reviewed the pace of work. Executive Engineer Highways Gulfam Awan briefed him on project progress and timelines.
During the visit, local traders met the chief secretary and appreciated the initiatives of the Punjab government. They thanked the administration for improving urban aesthetics and stated that the beautification efforts would enhance the city’s commercial environment.
Earlier, the chief secretary participated in a tree plantation drive at the Deputy Commissioner Office lawn, where he planted a sapling and highlighted the importance of environmental protection and afforestation for a sustainable future.
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