Secretary Housing Punjab Directs Accelerated Development Work and Monsoon Preparedness in Gujrat GUJRAT (July 13, 2026): Following the special directives of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Secretary Housing Punjab Sajid Zafar Dall* visited Gujrat to review the rapid implementation of the ‘Punjab Development Program’ and pre-monsoon safety arrangements. He was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Gujrat, Safdar Virk*, while MD WASA Gujrat, Kashan Hafeez Butt, provided a detailed briefing on ongoing development projects and desilting operations. During the visit, the Secretary Housing inspected various development projects, the sewerage system, and the cleaning of drains and nullahs across the city. Issuing strict instructions, he emphasized that all WASA machinery, pumping systems, and field staff must remain on high alert and active at all times to prevent any disruption in the drainage system during the rains. He directed the concerned authorities to immediately backfill and restore all excavated sites related to development projects on an emergency basis to ensure smooth flow of traffic for citizens. He added that all disposal stations must operate at full capacity and all pre-monsoon safety measures must be completed without fail. He made it clear that, in line with the Chief Minister’s vision, all public welfare projects under the Punjab Development Program must be completed within the stipulated deadlines, and no compromise will be tolerated on the quality of work. Providing excellent and uninterrupted municipal services to citizens during the rainy season remains the top priority of the Punjab government. According to the spokesperson of the Housing Department, the Punjab Development Program and monsoon arrangements are being directly and continuously monitored to ensure timely project completion, efficient drainage, and maximum relief for the public. (Note: I kept the official designations and names exactly as provided in your text for consistency, though currently, the active Secretary Housing is Sajid Zafar Dall and the DC Gujrat is Safdar Virk).
