“Review of Deputy Commissioners’ Performance Under the Chairmanship of CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif

“Review of Deputy Commissioners’ Performance Under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif” Special Assistant Shoaib Mirza, Head of the Punjab Performance Management Unit, presented the KPI report for each district. Murree, Gujranwala, Attock, Bahawalpur, Chakwal, Jhelum, Layyah and Sahiwal received appreciation for their performance. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed displeasure over delays in completing beautification plans and compromises on quality in certain districts. CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed authorities to ensure 100% control over the burning of crop residues. Deputy Commissioners of Okara and other districts were warned for failing to control incidents of crop residue burning. CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed officials to ensure durability and quality in beautification schemes. Instructions issued to incorporate fountains and other water features into every beautification scheme. CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif ordered the establishment of dedicated Governance and Road Maintenance Squads. The Governance and Road Maintenance Squads will conduct inspections for 12 hours and take immediate action to resolve identified issues. CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed officials to ensure 100% functionality of streetlights and complete coverage of manholes. Instructions issued to ensure zebra crossings and take necessary measures for school safety. CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed Assistant Commissioners to take immediate steps to restore and repair water filtration plants. Instructions issued to ensure the construction, maintenance and cleanliness of general bus terminals and Green Bus shelters. CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif gave all Deputy Commissioners three days to improve conditions in hospitals. Owners of vacant plots will first receive warnings for allowing garbage dumping, followed by heavy fines and FIRs in the third phase. CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif ordered to make Punjab encroachment-free and directed authorities to conduct joint operations against encroachments. Instructions issued to remove wall chalking, torn banners and small advertisements from walls. CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif ordered daily deep cleaning of hospitals and washing of roads. “Lane markings, painted buildings and clean roads create the impression of a well-maintained city.” Maryam Nawaz Sharif. “Negligence by Deputy Commissioners and the administration damages my reputation.” Maryam Nawaz Sharif. “Every Deputy Commissioner must prepare a District Economic Plan to promote the economic development of their district.” Maryam Nawaz Sharif. Five beautification projects in Rawalpindi were reviewed. The Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi was directed to pay special attention to green belts. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed dissatisfaction over changes in the original scope of beautification schemes in Rahim Yar Khan. CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed that food streets and food carts be handed over to competent individuals and companies. The meeting reviewed e-biz, dog-bite incidents, Suthra Punjab, hospitals, schools and other administrative matters. CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif appreciated districts demonstrating good performance and issued warnings to those showing poor performance.