Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has said that he directed concerned officials to complete construction of Mangi Dam at the earliest to meet shortage of water.
Addressing inauguration ceremony of three QDP projects at Irrigation Department Office at Sairab Road Quetta, the Balochistan CM said the provincial government is striving to address issues of water supply to people in Quetta.
Mir Sarfraz Bugti said that practical measures were being taken for beauty of Quetta City under Quetta Development Package.
He said that no compromise would be made on delaying process of projects and quality of them, adding every individual has to play his role for the beauty of the city. Bugti said the provincial government is taking steps to make roads and walls beautiful. He warned of action against those involved in wall chalking, saying that no one would be allowed to spoil the beauty of the walls through wall chalking.
It is gratifying that the people of Sariab are taking care of development projects which is positive sign of the area, said the CM, adding the airport road is also being made beautiful.
Talking to media, he said special directives have also been issued to concerned officials to take action against those construction companies or contractors who would delay the projects.
32 outlets penalised for substandard food
The Balochistan Food Authority (BFA) continues its province-wide campaign against the sale of substandard and hazardous food products with strict, uninterrupted, and non-discriminatory inspections in various districts.
As part of the ongoing enforcement drive, inspection teams from BFA penalized a total of 32 food businesses across Quetta, Khuzdar, Ormara, and Sohbatpur for violations of food safety laws, including the sale of expired and low-quality food items.
According to a BFA spokesperson, multiple food outlets and factories in Quetta were inspected. Actions were taken against several bakeries, hotels, general stores, fast food corners, an ice lolly unit, a traditional bread (kulcha) factory, and the canteen of BMC Hospital due to poor hygiene, non-compliance with safety protocols, and the provision of unsafe food.
A milk vendor on Arbab Karam Khan Road was also fined after it was confirmed that milk was adulterated with powder and water.
In Khuzdar, the zonal inspection team seized and destroyed large quantities of expired biscuits, cakes, chocolates, packaged spices, and harmful Chinese salt from five confectionery and general stores. Hefty fines were imposed on the shopkeepers involved.
Similarly, in Ormara, expired and banned edible items were confiscated from a wholesaler and two general stores. In Sohbatpur, serious violations of hygiene standards led to legal action against a poultry shop and a hotel. APP
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