Commissioner Hafiz Shaukat Ali on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review progress on urban development initiatives, beautification projects, sewerage management and public recreational facilities across the city.

According to the spokesperson for the Commissioner's office here, the meeting focused on matters related to the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA), Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), city beautification, parks rehabilitation, green belts and the ongoing PDP projectbeing executed by the WASA.

Officials also discussed challenges associated with the sewerage system and measures required for improving civic infrastructure.Managing Director PHA Chaudhry Muhammad Arshad and Managing Director WASA Abu Bakar Imran briefed the meeting on the progress of ongoing projects, operational challenges and future planning.

Addressing the meeting, the commissioner directed authorities to intensify efforts for enhancing the city’s cleanliness and beautification. He emphasized special attention to green belts and landscaping projects, while also calling for the restoration and improvement of public parks to provide better recreational facilities for citizens.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)