SP To CM Reviews Development, Administrative Matters
SARGODHA, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – August 23, 2026) Special Assistant to Chief Minister (CM) Punjab for Inspection Teams, Shoaib Mirza, chaired a meeting at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office here on Sunday to review development projects and administrative affairs in the district.
Attending the meeting were:
- Deputy Commissioner (DC), Hussain Ahmad Raza Chaudhry
- Additional Deputy Commissioners
- Officials from WASA, Buildings, Highways, Municipal Corporation, District Council, Punjab Saaf Pani Authority, Suthra Punjab, and other departments
(Assistant Commissioners participated via video link).
The meeting was informed that development works were underway in 18 villages of the district under the Chief Minister Punjab’s Model Villages Program at a cost of Rs. 2.14 billion. Officials provided detailed updates on progress in each village.
Shoaib Mirza directed officials:
- To ensure high-quality materials be used in development projects.
- To personally inspect schemes in the field, rather than limiting themselves to offices.
- To visit each village regularly and take strict action against those responsible for substandard work or material.
- To refer cases to the Anti-Corruption Establishment or police when necessary.
Key takeaways:
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WASA Update:
- 48% of Chief Minister Punjab Development Program projects completed.
- Efficient drainage system, with 163mm rainfall on July 25 drained in around four hours, a significant improvement over previous years’ 14-18 hour response times.
- Special attention to prompt response to public complaints received through WASA’s helpline.
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Education Department:
- Directives for deep cleaning of all educational institutions before school reopening.
- Assistant Commissioners to personally visit schools and assess cleanliness arrangements and implementation of CM’s education initiatives.
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Highways Department:
- Updates on road rehabilitation and Khushhal Punjab Program projects, with 61 schemes underway in the district (around 90% completed).
- Emphasis on ensuring lane marking, signboards, and other necessary facilities across all tehsils.
The meeting also discussed eight proposed road construction and repair schemes, estimated at Rs. 1 billion, to be implemented using the district’s own resources, as directed by the Chief Minister.
