Says No Compromise Will Be Made on Quality Standards

By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan

LAHORE: Punjab Law Minister Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan has directed officials to accelerate ongoing development projects in Kasur, warning that delays and compromises on quality standards will not be tolerated.

He issued the directives while chairing a high-level meeting of the District Coordination Committee (DCC) at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Kasur to review development schemes, public service delivery, and the performance of government departments across the district.

The meeting reviewed progress in key sectors, including law and order, sanitation, drainage, healthcare, education, road infrastructure, and local government services. Participants also discussed measures to improve the provision of basic facilities and address public grievances.

Federal Minister of State for Food Security and Research Malik Rasheed Ahmad Khan Advocate, MNA Rana Hayat Khan, MPAs Malik Ahmad Saeed Khan Advocate, Chaudhry Muhammad Ilyas Khan, Chaudhry Mahmood Anwar, and Chaudhry Ahsan Raza Khan attended the meeting.

Deputy Commissioner Kasur Muhammad Asif Raza, District Police Officer Aftab Ahmad Phulrwan, former MNA Chaudhry Manzoor Ahmad Khan Advocate, additional deputy commissioners, assistant commissioners from all four tehsils, and heads of relevant departments, including Civil Defence, Anti-Narcotics, Development, Colleges, and Rescue 1122, were also present.

The deputy commissioner and departmental officials briefed the committee on ongoing development schemes and public welfare initiatives. The briefing covered public-private development projects, Public Health Engineering Department schemes, highways, WASA Kasur, water filtration plants, healthcare facilities, the revamping of Basic Health Units (BHUs) and Rural Health Centres (RHCs), educational institutions, sports facilities, and local government and community development projects.

The committee assessed the pace of implementation, achievement of targets, adherence to quality standards, and the facilities being provided to citizens. Assistant commissioners from all four tehsils also presented updates on development activities, sanitation, drainage, municipal services, and efforts to resolve public complaints.

Addressing the meeting, Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan said that, in line with the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, providing basic facilities to citizens and completing development projects on time remained key government priorities.

He said the primary objective of development initiatives was to provide relief to the public, adding that all schemes must be completed within the stipulated timeframe and in accordance with prescribed quality standards.

The minister directed concerned officers to regularly monitor ongoing projects, ensure strict compliance with quality requirements, and take immediate measures to remove obstacles hindering their completion. He emphasised that unnecessary delays would not be tolerated and that all departments must improve their performance while ensuring the efficient use of available resources.

He also called for better coordination among departments to improve sanitation and drainage systems. The district administration and relevant officials were directed to take an active role in resolving citizens’ problems and ensuring the timely delivery of essential services.

Emphasising the importance of healthcare and education, the minister instructed the relevant departments to improve service delivery, regularly monitor hospitals and basic health facilities, and prioritise better facilities in educational institutions.

Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan reiterated that negligence in projects of public importance would not be tolerated and directed all officers to fulfil their responsibilities effectively in accordance with the government’s priorities.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the committee issued necessary directions following a review of departmental performance. Participants agreed to strengthen coordination, accelerate ongoing development projects, improve public service delivery, and ensure the timely provision of essential facilities to the people of Kasur.