Sheikhupura Posh Area Drowned in Filth Despite “Suthra Punjab” Claims
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- Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz has issued new directives for the "Suthra Punjab" initiative.
- The directives include daily cleaning of main routes, standardized dustbins, and timely payments to sanitation workers.
- Citizens in Sheikhupura have protested, claiming the city remains unclean, with reports showing a posh area "drowned in filth."
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has issued new directives for the "Suthra Punjab" initiative, mandating daily cleaning of main routes, standardized dustbins, and fixed waste collection timings. The plan also focuses on timely payments to sanitation workers and ensuring cleanliness in public spaces and housing societies. However, citizens in Sheikhupura have protested, claiming the city remains unclean, with reports suggesting public dissatisfaction with the implementation of the cleanliness drive.
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A ground report from Sheikhupura indicates that a posh area of the city is reportedly "drowned in filth and disease," challenging the Punjab government's claims regarding the effectiveness of its "Suthra Punjab" initiative.
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Despite the Punjab government's "Suthra Punjab" initiative, a ground report from Sheikhupura indicates that a posh area of the city is reportedly "drowned in filth and disease," exposing claims of cleanliness and public health improvements.
Citizens in Sheikhupura have reportedly protested against the "Suthra Punjab" initiative, expressing anger and claiming that the city remains unclean despite the government's directives. Reports suggest public dissatisfaction with the implementation of the cleanliness drive, with some citizens stating that the situation on the ground does not reflect official claims of cleanliness.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has issued a new directive to ensure cleanliness in cooperative and private housing societies across Punjab. This instruction came during a special review meeting on the "Suthra Punjab" initiative, where the Chief Minister also reiterated the goal of further improving cleanliness standards throughout the province.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has issued new directives to further enhance the "Suthra Punjab" program. These include establishing fixed timings for waste collection in commercial areas and ensuring the swift payment of outstanding dues to contractors.
Additional Deputy Commissioners (Social Services) have been assigned monitoring responsibilities for sanitation, and instructions have been given to address shortages of sanitation workers and mechanical machinery based on regional needs. The Chief Minister also directed special attention to removing litter like empty bottles and juice boxes from parks and green belts, and to cleaning vegetable and fruit markets.
Furthermore, SOPs are to be formulated for performance evaluation from worker to officer level, with a zero-tolerance policy for non-performers. Field monitoring officers will receive uniforms and branded motorcycles, and contractors will be given a 24-hour grace period to improve performance before fines are imposed for SOP violations.
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