Deputy Commissioner Vehari Khalid Javed Goraya chaired a series of meetings on the Punjab Development Program, public safety, resource mobilization, and district performance indicators. He directed all departments to complete ongoing development projects by June 30 while ensuring quality and transparency.
Section 144 Imposed to Prevent Drownings
To prevent drowning incidents during the summer season, the Deputy Commissioner imposed Section 144 for 30 days, banning bathing, swimming, and recreational activities in canals and rivers across the district. This measure aims to reduce the risk of accidental deaths in water bodies.
Resource Mobilization and Asset Utilization
Goraya reviewed proposals for utilizing government assets through sale, lease, auction, and public-private partnerships to enhance revenue generation. He emphasized the need to maximize income from underutilized properties.
Price Control and Public Safety Measures
The Deputy Commissioner ordered strict implementation of price control measures, continued action against illegal mini petrol pumps and gas refilling points, removal of encroachments, improvement of sanitation services, maintenance of filtration plants and streetlights, and monitoring of fertilizer and pesticide prices. He also called for better performance by all departments on key district indicators.
Meeting Attendees
Among those present were Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) Saba Sahar, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Ghulam Murtaza, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Finance & Planning) and DD Development Muhammad Afzal, Assistant Commissioner Vehari Inam Akram, District Officer I&S Faheem Shahzad, and other concerned officers.
