Commissioner Orders Effective Monitoring of Suthra Punjab Cleanliness Operations
BAHAWALPUR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Sep, 2026) Under the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, practical measures are being taken across the province to improve and streamline the cleanliness system under the “Suthra Punjab” program.
A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Commissioner Bahawalpur Division Irfan Ali Kathia to review the implementation of the “Suthra Punjab” program and cleanliness arrangements across the division. Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur Syed Hasan Raza and all Assistant Commissioners attended, while Deputy Commissioner Rahim Yar Khan Zaheer Anwar Jappa and Deputy Commissioner Bahawalnagar Syed Muhammad Abbas Shah participated through video link.
The meeting reviewed:
- Progress on cleanliness operations
- Field monitoring
- Sanitation situation in urban and rural areas
- Measures for resolving citizens’ complaints
Commissioner Irfan Ali Kathia directed all Assistant Commissioners to:
- Regularly monitor cleanliness activities under the “Suthra Punjab” program.
- Ensure effective supervision of sanitation operations.
He emphasized field presence and practical measures to improve cleanliness standards in both urban and rural areas. The commissioner stated that negligence or laxity in implementing the program would not be tolerated, and prescribed targets must be achieved at all costs.
Additional directions include:
- Daily monitoring of sanitation staff performance
- Special cleanliness arrangements at important locations, major roads, and streets
- Timely collection, transportation, and proper disposal of waste
- Prompt resolution of all cleanliness-related complaints received through the online portal
- Enhanced field monitoring to improve cleanliness at public places
- Strong coordination and cooperation among relevant departments involved in sanitation operations.
The commissioner emphasized that providing citizens with a clean, hygienic, and aesthetically improved environment under the “Suthra Punjab” program is a top priority. He directed all concerned officers to perform their responsibilities effectively and continue regular monitoring and practical measures for sustained improvement in cleanliness standards.