DC MAHAM ASIF MALIK CHAIRS HIGH-LEVEL MEETING ON URBAN BEAUTIFICATION AND MUNICIPAL SERVICES

TOBA TEK SINGH: October 21, 2026 (Digital Itla) In accordance with the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif for urban enhancement and civil facilitation, Deputy Commissioner Maham Asif Malik chaired a comprehensive administrative meeting to review municipal development and city beautification plans.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner (Municipal Services) Dr. Tariq Usman, Assistant Commissioners, Chief Officers of District Council and Municipal Committees, as well as District and Tehsil Managers of the "Suthra Punjab" initiative. Dr. Tariq Usman presented a detailed briefing on municipal service improvements and infrastructure maintenance.

During the meeting, key decisions were finalized, including the artistic beautification of official boundary walls along Jhang, Toba, and Rajana Roads within municipal limits under a synchronized inter-departmental framework. To enhance environmental aesthetics, green belts and tree plantation drives will be established in open urban spaces, while street lights will be installed along Jhang-Toba Road to ensure public safety and nighttime visibility.

Deputy Commissioner Maham Asif Malik instructed all Assistant Commissioners to submit actionable proposals for localized green belts and visual upgrades within their respective jurisdictions. The meeting also evaluated innovative revenue-generation schemes to strengthen the financial standing of local municipal bodies.

Deputy Commissioner Maham Asif Malik directed municipal agencies to formulate robust strategies for financial self-reliance and optimal resource utilization. She reiterated that execution of tree plantation, streetscape development, and high-quality municipal service delivery must be ensured through seamless inter-agency coordination.