CM checks sanitation, traffic on surprise visits

CM warns of strict action against those showing dereliction of duty

PESHAWAR:

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan on Sunday paid a surprise visit to various areas of the provincial capital where he reviewed the traffic and sanitation situation.

The chief minister visited Ring Road, University Road, Hayatabad and Peshawar’s walled city. He expressed his displeasure over the poor sanitation situation in these areas and directed the WSSP to improve the overall sanitation and cleanliness within a week.

The chief minister said that the beauty and cleanliness of the provincial capital will not be compromised at any cost as it is the responsibility of the government to provide a clean and healthy environment for its public.

He asked the departments concerned to fulfill their responsibilities in this regard. He warned of strict action against those showing dereliction of duty.

The chief minister also expressed displeasure over the poor traffic situation and the lack of traffic wardens in the areas he visited and directed the traffic police high-ups to deploy the required traffic staff immediately and devise a comprehensive plan to ensure smooth flow of vehicles across the province, especially in Peshawar, so as to avoid undue interruption in traffic and wastage of time.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 31^st, 2022.