Gujrat: The Municipal Corporation (MC) has given a one-week deadline to remove illegal billboards installed in the city, a news source reported.
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A decision to this effect was taken during a meeting on Thursday, which was presided over by MC official Shafqat Munir. He directed the officials concerned to remove signboards after one week’s time.
Moreover, he warned the companies and advertising agencies concerned to stop installing billboards and signboards in the city.
Meanwhile, the Gujranwala Cantt administration launched a crackdown against hoardings in the area. Station Commander Gujranwala Cantt Sohail Ishrat issued orders to this effect.
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The officials concerned dismantled hoardings and signboards installed in the area under the supervision of Cantt Board Executive Officer Saleem Hassan Watoo.