CM orders timely completion of PAFDA project

LAHORE:Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday visited Punjab Agriculture, Food and Drug Authority (PAFDA) project and reviewed construction works.

Mohsin Naqvi inspected ongoing construction activities of auditorium, sample centres, labs, meeting room and other sections of the authority here on Sunday. He expressed satisfaction over the pace of work and commended the team as well.

Naqvi while directing to continue construction activities with the same speed stated that this public importance project should be made functional early. He directed to take all necessary steps in order to make the project operational adding that we will undertake all possible steps to ensure provision of funds for the project.

Caretaker CM directed to undertake expeditious steps for the installation of essential equipment required for Punjab Agriculture, Food and Drug Authority project.

Naqvi was informed during the briefing that ceiling of building, sanitary and electricity work is ongoing speedily and the under completion project will be completed by the last week of July. Chief Secretary, Secretary C&W, Commissioner Lahore division, Deputy Commissioner Lahore and senior officials of the Authority were also present on the occasion.

Meanwhile, Mohsin Naqvi presided over a meeting at CM Office in which progress on the construction and extension of the Darbar of Hazrat Bibi Pak Daman along with its renovation project was reviewed.

Naqvi directed that the colour of religious sanctity and esteem should be kept prominent in the new design of the building of Hazrat Bibi Pak Daman. He directed that the construction, extension and renovation project of the Darbar of Hazrat Bibi Pak Daman should be completed before Muharram-ul-Haram.

It was informed during the briefing that the steel structure of the central dome of the Darbar of Hazrat Bibi Pak Daman has been completed. A central dome and three small domes in the Darbar will bestow a religious and historical sanctity to the building. Wood and marble work is ongoing speedily.

Renowned architect Nayyar Ali Dada presented a model of the project of the Darbar of Hazrat Bibi Pak Daman to the Caretaker CM. Secretary C&W apprised him about the ongoing progress on the project. Secretary C&W, Nayyar Ali Dada and relevant officials attended the meeting.

Meanwhile, a delegation of Sindh police under-training DSPs met with the Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab at CM Office. Naqvi while talking on the occasion said that showing courtesy and kind behaviour to a visitor is the identity of a nice police officer.

Naqvi urged them to maintain strong relations instead of traditional relations with the people adding that they should earn name and fame by doing good deeds which is the true identity of nice police officers.

Naqvi exhorted that the police and other officers should serve and help the masses out of the way adding that no action is forbidden to adopt an out of the box modus operandi to help the visitors. He emphasised that those officers who serve the masses wholeheartedly and live in others heart do not need any recommendation.

Naqvi remarked that officers like Capt Mobeen Shaheed are the pride and identity of Punjab Police. IG Dr Usman Anwar's getting rid of the plane from hijackers in Hyderabad is a worth mentioning achievement.

Meanwhile, Mohsin Naqvi took notice of an alleged kidnapping and molestation incident with a female student in Hafizabad. He sought a report from the Inspector General of Police in this regard.

Naqvi directed that the affected girl should be ensured provision of justice and the absconder accused should be brought in the stern grip of law at the earliest. He stated that the accused deserve strict punishment under the law. Meanwhile, the police have arrested three accused including the principal accused and raids are being conducted to arrest other accused.