CDA starts cleaning up Faisal Mosque

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has carried out special cleanliness drive at Faisal Mosque. The purpose of the drive is to address cleanliness problems in the vicinity and areas adjoining to the main complex of the mosque.

The campaign follows harsh remarks by the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change on lack of knowledge and naivety of the CDA and Islamabad Municipal Corporation (IMC) officers on issues pertaining to Faisal Mosque's maintenance during its meeting held earlier this week.

After being reprimanded by the Senate panel, CDA on Saturday deployed 300 workers from different formations including Maintenance Directorate, Parliament lodges and Hostels to clean up the mosque, which is a national landmark.

According to a CDA statement, under this drive, deep cleanliness of main hall, the floors of mosque, all footpaths, all covered area, fountain area, all stairs, washrooms and ablution area, cleanliness of windows and doors, dusting of electrical installations, paint work in shows placement area will be carried out. Furthermore, carpet placed in main hall will be also shampooed.

Cleanliness drive at Faisal Mosque is being carried out on special directions of CDA Chairman Aamer Ali Ahmed, the statement said. However, the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change has summoned him on next meeting to explain the lack of cleanliness at Faisal Mosque.

He has tasked the Maintenance Directorate of Authority for completing the cleanliness drive within two days.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 27^th, 2020.