Minister Chairs Review Meeting Of Suthra Punjab
LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - September 24, 2026) Provincial Minister for Local Government Zeeshan Rafique chaired a review meeting at the Suthra Punjab Authority office to assess the performance of district agencies across the province and discuss administrative matters.
Secretary Local Government Zaid Bin Maqsood and Director General Suthra Punjab Authority Umar Javed attended the meeting, while Managing Directors of district agencies from across Punjab participated through video link.
Key Points:
- Monthly Performance Reviews: Minister Zeeshan Rafique stated that the performance of Suthra Punjab agencies will be reviewed monthly.
- Anti-Littering Campaign: He emphasized accelerated anti-littering inspections, noting 22,466 visits and 2,121 violations recorded in the previous month. Fines will be imposed on persistent litterers.
- Safe City Network Integration: The minister announced plans to utilize the Safe City Network to bolster the anti-littering campaign in Lahore.
- Tracking Systems: Installation of tracking systems in Suthra Punjab loader rickshaws has begun, improving monitoring and service delivery.
- Beat Plan: The minister expressed satisfaction with the beat plan presented by the Suthra Punjab Authority. The Punjab Information Technology board (PITB) is also developing a tracking system for waste enclosures and temporary collection points.
Secretary Local Government Zaid Bin Maqsood highlighted the importance of loader rickshaw personnel remaining in their beats for prescribed hours and completing assigned mileage, warning of action against those not wearing prescribed uniforms.
Director General Suthra Punjab Authority Umar Javed informed that weekly reports of field monitoring officers’ visits are being uploaded on the official portal. He also announced the introduction of online invoicing in Okara, Sahiwal, and Pakpattan, with plans to expand the system to other districts.