Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari on Saturday said development projects are progressing rapidly in 52 cities across the province under the Punjab Development Plan. She said the provincial government is prioritising infrastructure upgrades and ensuring drainage and sewerage schemes are completed before the monsoon season. The initiatives aim to improve public services and reduce urban flooding risks.
In a statement, Bukhari said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities to accelerate development, beautification, and public welfare projects throughout Punjab. She added that water supply, sewerage, and drainage schemes are being completed on a priority basis to minimise disruption during the rainy season. Relevant departments have also been instructed to finish projects on schedule and avoid leaving excavation sites open.
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The information minister said authorities are implementing safety measures during construction to protect residents and minimise inconvenience. She stressed that all departments have been directed to maintain high construction standards while ensuring public safety throughout the execution of development projects.
Bukhari said the Punjab Beautification Plan is also transforming parks, public markets, city entrances, and other public spaces across the province. She noted that beautification projects have been completed in cities including Mandi Bahauddin, Sambrial, Chiniot, Rahim Yar Khan, Okara, Sargodha, Attock, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Shakargarh, and Khushab.
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She added that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is personally monitoring both the Punjab Development Plan and the Beautification Plan. According to Bukhari, the government’s vision is to develop modern, clean, and well-equipped cities that provide improved civic facilities and a better quality of life for residents across Punjab.