LAHORE: Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has said that the province-wide Eid sanitation operation, carried out under the directives and continuous supervision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, has concluded successfully.
The minister said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, while appreciating the outstanding performance of Suthra Punjab workers, announced a cash reward of Rs10,000 each for those who rendered exceptional services during the operation.
Azma Bokhari stated that under the Suthra Punjab Programme, a total of 360,000 tons of sacrificial animal waste and other refuse were collected and safely disposed of during the three days of Eidul Azha. More than 184,000 sanitation workers and 60,000 vehicles participated in the large-scale operation, ensuring uninterrupted cleanliness services across both urban and rural areas of the province.
She said waste collection vehicles collectively traveled over 6 million kilometres, while sanitation activities continued without interruption in every district of Punjab—from Lahore to Attock and from Multan to Rahim Yar Khan and Sadiqabad.
The information minister added that extensive use of rose water, phenyl, and lime was made to protect citizens from foul odors and environmental pollution. Nearly 4,000 roads across the province were washed with rose water, further enhancing sanitation standards.
Azma Bokhari added Suthra Punjab teams ensured cleanliness of 60,000 mosques, Imambargahs, and Eidgahs, while the Suthra Punjab Helpline successfully resolved 100 percent of the complaints received from citizens in a timely manner.
Azma Bokhari said that citizens across Punjab have expressed satisfaction and appreciation over the successful execution of the Eid sanitation campaign. She also thanked the people of Punjab for their cooperation, sense of responsibility, and active support in making the operation a success.
