Commissioner Reviews Urban Issues, Flooding, Cleanliness,traffic And Anti-encroachment Measures

SARGODHA, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Sep, 2026) Commissioner Sargodha Division Hafiz Shaukat Ali on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review urban issues, urban flooding, waste management, Suthra Punjab activities, traffic signals, anti-encroachment operations and other municipal matters. According to a spokesperson, the meeting reviewed cleanliness and waste management, Suthra Punjab activities, measures to prevent urban flooding, drainage arrangements, improvement of traffic signals, anti-encroachment operations and various public issues. Commissioner Hafiz Shaukat Ali directed the concerned authorities to further improve cleanliness under the Suthra Punjab programme and ensure uniform cleanliness standards across all areas of the city. He also directed officers to remain present in the field and effectively supervise sanitation operations. In view of the risk of urban flooding, he ordered timely cleaning of rainwater drains, drainage channels and sewerage lines and directed that all obstructions in the drainage system be removed immediately. The commissioner directed the concerned departments to take necessary measures to ensure proper functioning of traffic signals and improve traffic flow in the city. He stressed coordinated efforts among departments to provide relief to citizens facing traffic problems. He also ordered further strengthening of the anti-encroachment operation and indiscriminate action against encroachments on major roads, markets and public places. Hafiz Shaukat Ali directed all concerned institutions to effectively discharge their responsibilities within their respective jurisdictions and ensure regular monitoring of ongoing measures. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Sargodha, Additional Commissioner Coordination, Director Development and Finance, Additional Deputy Commissioner Municipal Services/Managing Director Suthra Punjab Agency/Chief Executive Officer Sargodha Waste Management Company, Managing Director WASA, Executive Engineer Highways, Assistant Commissioner Sargodha, Deputy Director Development, Municipal Corporation's Municipal Officer Regulation and other relevant officers.