Lahore, March 14, 2026 Punjab Minister for Local Government and Community Development, Zeeshan Rafiq, chaired a review meeting at the Civil Secretariat on Saturday to assess the progress of schemes under the Punjab Development Programme, and direct officials to ensure timely completion of ongoing projects.
Special Secretary for Development Asya Gul and Project Director Ahmed Sohail Kaifi briefed the meeting on the implementation status of the programme.
The minister was informed that installation of RCC pipe plants has begun in five cities, including Wazirabad, Sahiwal/Sargodha, Kamalia, Lodhran and Firozwala.
Only lined pipes up to 100 years old will be used in all PDP schemes to ensure durable drainage infrastructure, Zeeshan Rafique said. Additional plants will also be installed to maintain RCC pipe supply, he added.
The Minister said that the transparent tendering conducted under the supervision of the Local Government Department resulted in a saving of Rs 13.00. one billion In 51 cities.
During the briefing, it was informed that 32 roadside tanks are being constructed in the first phase, while excavation work for 292 groundwater tanks has begun. A total of 324 storage tanks in various cities will help in controlling urban floods.
The meeting was informed that projects in cities including Hazru, Boriwala, Bhera, Silanwali, Alipur Chatha, Narowal, Sangla Hill, Hasilpur, Valia, Wazirabad and Mian Chanu are progressing, while underground tank projects in Chichawatne, Muridke and Toba Tek Singh are progressing. SahiwalPindi Bhattian, Sambrial and Daska were on the verge of completion with the introduction of double shifts to speed up the work.
The minister directed the contractors to complete the work before the monsoon season and said that strict safety measures had been ensured at the drilling sites.