Taking a significant step towards environmental sustainability, Punjab is set to establish wastewater treatment facilities in every city in the coming years. Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, speaking in the Punjab Assembly today, said that this initiative is part of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s broader vision aimed at promoting modern development across Punjab, especially in rural areas.
The “Model Village Project” is a key pillar of this vision, aimed at transforming rural life by providing essential infrastructure such as roads, drainage systems, street lighting, and other basic amenities. This comprehensive plan seeks to uplift rural communities and improve the quality of life.
In addition to rural development, the completion of the Sargodha Cardiology Hospital and Cancer Institute marks a significant achievement in the health sector, accomplished in a notably short time. Furthermore, the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has expanded its operations in 41 districts with the introduction of 555 new vehicles. To improve access to clean water, 5,800 previously closed filtration plants have been reactivated, with an additional 2,700 units expected by August.
As part of the Clean Punjab campaign, an impressive 20 million tons of waste has been collected, with plans to move towards a waste-to-energy strategy. This highlights the commitment not only to manage waste but to transform it into a resource.
In the transportation sector, the introduction of the first metro service in Gujranwala, along with ongoing metro development in Faisalabad, highlights significant progress in urban mobility. These developments are in line with the efforts to fulfill the promises made to the public by the Pakistan Muslim League (N).
Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, addressing the Punjab Assembly, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fulfilling its promises, reflecting a comprehensive approach to development in various sectors of Punjab.