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CS Shahab Ali Shah Inaugurates Eid Cleanliness Drive
4,000 Sanitation Workers Deployed Across Peshawar
Additional Salary Announced for Sanitation Staff
PROVINCE REPORT
PESHAWAR: The Water and Sanitation Services Peshawar (WSSP) has formally launched a comprehensive Eid-ul-Adha sanitation operation across the provincial capital to ensure cleanliness during the festive days.
Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shahab Ali Shah inaugurated the operation. Commissioner Peshawar Riaz Mehsud, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Relief) Mehran Khan, Assistant Commissioner (City) Zeeshan Najeeb, Additional Assistant Commissioner Syed Basharat Hussain, CEO WSSP Yasir Ali Khan, and other district administration officials were also present on the occasion.
The Chief Secretary distributed sweets, gifts, and eco-friendly bags among sanitation workers and announced prizes for the three best-performing districts during Eid. He also announced an additional salary for sanitation staff in recognition of their services.
According to WSSP officials, around 4,000 personnel are taking part in the operation, while 800 vehicles have been deployed for the collection of waste and animal remains. Sixteen collection points have been established for waste disposal across 42 union councils of the city.
WSSP stated that lime, chlorine, pesticides, sprays, and rose water arrangements have been made throughout the city, with regular morning and evening spraying campaigns underway. Special waste disposal bags are also being distributed among citizens, while complaint cells will remain active round the clock during Eid holidays.
The sanitation authority further said that waste would be disposed of scientifically at the Shamshtu disposal site. Dewatering pumps, jetting machines, water tankers, and emergency response vehicles have also been kept on standby to handle rain or any emergency situation.
The District Administration Peshawar and WSSP appealed to citizens to cooperate fully with sanitation teams to help keep the city clean, hygienic, and environmentally friendly during Eid-ul-Adha.
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COAS, Naval & Air Chiefs Congratulate Nation on Youm-e-Takbeer
PROVINCE REPORT
RAWALPINDI: On the 28th anniversary of Youm-e-Takbeer, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) , HJ, COAS & CDF, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Air Staff, on behalf of Armed Forces of Pakistan, extend heartfelt felicitations to the proud people of Pakistan.
Youm-e-Takbeer commemorates the historic achievement of 28 May 1998, when Pakistan emerged as a nuclear power and restored the strategic balance in South Asia. This defining milestone symbolizes the nation’s unity, resilience and unwavering commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty, territorial integrity and national honour.
This historic achievement is a testament to the visionary leadership, remarkable contributions of our scientists and engineers, and the sacrifices of the Armed Forces and the people of Pakistan. Pakistan’s strategic capability remains a sacred national trust and a guarantor of peace, stability, territorial integrity and credible deterrence in the region.
The Armed Forces of Pakistan reaffirm their unwavering resolve to defend the motherland against all threats and remain committed to ensuring the security, stability and prosperity of the nation.
On this momentous occasion, bowing in humility to the Almighty, Pakistani nation renews its pledge of unity, vigilance, resilience, and dedication for a stronger and prosperous Pakistan.
Pakistan Armed Forces Zindabad
Pakistan Humesha Paindabad
