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Lahore, September 17, 2020 (PPI-OT): Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar paid a surprise visit to different areas of Multan late at night without any protocol. The administration was remained unaware of the chief minister’s visit. Chief Minister while taking notice about bad cleanliness situation and out of order street lights expressed indignation over the performance of the concerned institution and reprimanded the concerned authorities. Usman Buzdar expressed displeasure over the heap of garbage at Bosan Road, Multan Public School and some other areas. On the instructions of CM, a shows cause notice was served to the CEO Multan Waste Management Company and he has been directed to submit written explanation within two days.
He said that MWMC is responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the city and he will tolerate any leniency in this regard. He said that negligence, despite clear instruction is highly deplorable. He directed that street lights should be made operational on a priority basis as non-functional street lights create inconvenience for the citizens.
Deputy Manager MWMC has been suspended over the dereliction of duty. Additional deputy commissioner revenue will present his report within two days after holding an inquiry against Usman Khursheed. While incharge street-lights Muhammad Nafees has also been suspended due to non-functioning lights. Chief Officer Metropolitan Corporation will present his report after holding an inquiry against the officer incharge.
For more information, contact:
Directorate General Public Relations
Government of the Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-9201390-86
Website: www.punjab.gov.pk