Lahore: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the creation of three provincial authorities to oversee local-level development, sanitation, and horticulture across Punjab, announced on October 21.
During a special meeting on Sunday, the government decided to establish the Punjab Development Authority, the Punjab Water & Sanitation Authority, and the Punjab Horticulture Authority. These authorities will be responsible for policy formulation at the provincial level, while local agencies will handle the on-ground implementation. Legislation to formalise these bodies will be introduced in due course.
The meeting also reviewed plans for appointing governing boards, director generals, and management boards for the newly established authorities. Additionally, the Chief Minister emphasised the need for a rapid transition of streetlights to solar energy across the province.
Provincial ministers Bilal Yasin and Zeeshan Rafique, along with senior officials, including the chief secretary and the principal secretary to the CM, attended the meeting. The secretaries of the housing and local government departments participated via video link. These developments reflect the government’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure, improving water and sanitation services, and promoting greener urban spaces across the province.
