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CS Shahab Ali Shah Chairs High-Level Meeting on Urban Reforms
TP Report
PESHAWAR: The Local Government Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is actively implementing comprehensive measures under its Good Governance Roadmap to enhance public service delivery in line with modern standards. In this regard, a high-level review meeting was held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shahab Ali Shah, to assess progress on various initiatives.
The meeting was informed that work is underway on the establishment of wastewater treatment plants in Peshawar, Swat, D.I. Khan, and Abbottabad to improve urban drainage systems and reduce environmental pollution.
Under the Good Governance Roadmap, special measures are being taken to improve cleanliness at bus terminals, fruit and vegetable markets, cattle markets, and slaughterhouses. Data collection for the installation of manholes across the province is also in progress to strengthen the drainage infrastructure.
Participants were told that a data-driven digital dashboard is being developed to support informed decision-making.
Additionally, suitable sites at the tehsil level are being identified for dumping grounds. The department is also formulating a strategy for waste-to-energy projects to generate energy from solid waste.
A regular system for cleaning drains and nullahs is being enforced, while the improvement of public parks and green belts has also been made a key component of the roadmap. Efforts are being accelerated to identify and address waterlogging points in urban areas.
During the holy month of Ramazan, special cleanliness arrangements have been ensured at Ramazan bazaars, Ramazan dastarkhwans, and other welfare-related locations.
Similarly, planning has been finalized for special sanitation measures during Eid-ul-Fitr to provide citizens with a clean and healthy environment.
To ensure prompt redressal of public grievances, online Khuli Kacheris are being held regularly, enabling citizens to directly communicate their complaints and suggestions to the relevant authorities.
The Chief Secretary directed the concerned officials to further strengthen implementation of the Good Governance Roadmap and ensure transparency, efficiency, and improved pace in the delivery of public services.
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Karachi on High Alert: IG Sindh Orders Enhanced Intelligence Coordination and Snap Checking
Our Correspondent
KARACHI: Inspector General of Sindh Police chaired a high-level meeting to review the overall law and order and security situation in Karachi amid evolving regional security dynamics.
The meeting undertook a detailed assessment of intelligence reports received in the wake of the extraordinary cross-border situation. Officials examined potential threats and vulnerabilities, while deliberating on a comprehensive and proactive strategy to effectively counter any emerging risks.
Security arrangements for sensitive public and private installations, as well as other key locations, were reviewed extensively. The Additional IG Karachi informed the forum that comprehensive SOPs have been devised in light of intelligence inputs to ensure effective implementation down to the police station level.
Highlighting concerns over possible terrorist threats, the Additional IG, Counter Terrorism Department, emphasised the need to further secure the province’s entry and exit points to prevent any untoward incidents.
IG Sindh directed that Quick Response Force (QRF) units in every district of Karachi remain on high alert at all times. He ordered that checking mechanisms at all entry and exit points of the city be further strengthened and made more effective.
Emphasising coordinated efforts, the IGP said that the CTD and Special Branch must ensure timely and actionable intelligence sharing with district police. He instructed all officers to personally review security arrangements at sensitive installations and important locations. He further directed that general hold-ups and snap checking be conducted twice daily without exception Also instructed senior officers to personally visit the field to monitor security measures and ensure strict compliance with directives.
