CHINIOT: Member of the Punjab Provincial Assembly Maulana Ilyas Chinioti accompanied by a delegation met with the Provincial Minister for Local Government, Zeeshan Rafique, at the Civil Secretariat.
They held a detailed discussion regarding the development of Chiniot city, the provision of basic civic amenities, and the dilapidated condition of various areas.
During the meeting, Maulana Ilyas Chinioti apprised the Provincial Minister of the city’s issues, highlighting the poor state of neighborhoods such as Mohallah Ghafoor Abad, Mohallah Maskeen Pura, and Mohallah Tibba Kamangran, as well as other suburban informal settlements.
He urged the authorities to provide funds on a priority basis to improve basic amenities in these areas and to undertake special development projects for the city. Matters related to the “Suthra Punjab” (Clean Punjab) program were also discussed during the meeting.
Maulana Ilyas Chinioti emphasized the need to improve the city’s sanitation system and promptly resolve issues faced by residents. Provincial Minister for Local Government Zeeshan Rafique informed the delegation that Rs. 15 billion has been allocated under a World Bank initiative for the development of Chiniot city.
He assured them that this development scheme would certainly be implemented and fully funded; however, he clarified that completing the project is a process requiring patience and time.
Zeeshan Rafique further assured the people of Chiniot that effective measures would be taken over the next year and a half to two years to address the city’s deprivations and to improve matters related to the ‘Suthra Punjab’ (Clean Punjab) program.
The meeting included discussions on government initiatives regarding urban development in Chiniot, the improvement of basic amenities, and the resolution of public grievances.
Reported By: Malik Muhammad Ali I Chiniot
