Punjab Orders Province-Wide Survey of Unsafe Buildings After Monsoon

Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz has ordered authorities to conduct a survey of all unsafe and deteriorating buildings across the province immediately after the monsoon season.

The directive came during a meeting chaired by the chief minister to review progress on Phase-I of the Punjab Development Programme (PDP). Deputy commissioners from across the province joined the meeting via video link.

Maryam Nawaz also directed officials to expedite the completion of Phase-I projects and submit an impact study on sewerage and drainage schemes carried out under the program.

She further ordered the preparation of a case study on Phase-I of the PDP and directed authorities to compile public feedback to assess the effectiveness of the development initiatives.

During the meeting, the chief minister reviewed PDP schemes in Vehari, Burewala, Tandlianwala, Jaranwala, Jalalpur Jattan, Sambrial, Muridke, Khudian, Kabirwala, Chak Jhumra, Bhalwal, Attock, Kamalia, Toba Tek Singh, Gojra, Ali Pur Chattha, Chichawatni, Daska, Layyah, Sillanwali, Wazirabad, Bahawalnagar, and Mailsi.

Progress reports on projects in Sahiwal, Faisalabad, Multan, Gujranwala, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Rawalpindi, and Sialkot were also presented.

Officials informed the meeting that underground storage tanks are now fully operational in 29 cities, while construction is underway in another 21.

The chief minister said newly installed sewerage systems had significantly improved drainage conditions in several cities.

She praised deputy commissioners, assistant commissioners, Water and Sanitation Authority (Wasa) officials, and Suthra Punjab teams for their performance during the monsoon.

CM Maryam Nawaz also appreciated officers and staff who worked around the clock to facilitate the public during the rainy season.