Safdar Reviews Sanitation Operation; Directs Zero-waste, Anti-smog Measures
RAWALPINDI, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 3rd Sep, 2026)
Managing Director, Shutra Punjab Agency (SPA), Rawalpindi, Rana Sajid Safdar, on Thursday visited Mukha Singh, UC-42, and reviewed sanitation arrangements. He directed field officers to ensure a zero-waste operation and maintain cleanliness standards.
He interacted with sanitation workers, inquired about their performance and problems, and instructed them to perform their duties with responsibility, dedication, and diligence.
The MD stated that providing a clean and healthy environment to citizens is SPA's top priority and acknowledged that no negligence in sanitation operations would be tolerated.
He emphasized the importance of public awareness regarding environmental protection and smog prevention, directing the communication team to continue educating citizens, shopkeepers, and the business community about these issues.
Meanwhile, the communication team visited Iqbal Road market (UC-39) as part of their cleanliness and anti-smog awareness campaign. They briefed shopkeepers and citizens on cleanliness, environmental protection, and measures to control smog.
The team informed shopkeepers that burning garbage is a serious offence contributing to air pollution and smog. They urged them to dispose of waste in designated containers or hand it over to sanitation workers. Citizens and shopkeepers were also advised to sprinkle water while sweeping to minimize dust emissions. Informational pamphlets highlighting the causes and harmful effects of smog, along with practical preventive measures, were distributed.
Safdar urged citizens to cooperate with sanitation teams, dispose of waste at designated locations, and avoid burning garbage to help make Rawalpindi a clean, healthy, and pollution-free city.