Lahore: Lahore Division Commissioner Noman Yousaf on Saturday visited Kasur district to review flood preparedness along the River Sutlej and inspect ongoing development and healthcare facilities.
During the visit, he toured Talwar Post, Ganda Singh Border, Wale Wala village and Baba Bulleh Shah Hospital, accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Kasur Asif Raza. Officials of the Irrigation and Highways departments briefed him on flood mitigation planning and precautionary measures undertaken in light of last year’s floods. The Irrigation Department informed the commissioner that all necessary arrangements had been completed in coordination with the Pakistan Army, Rangers, district administration and other departments.
The commissioner also inspected the dialysis unit, cardiac centre and wards at Baba Bulleh Shah Hospital, where he interacted with patients and attendants and expressed satisfaction over the availability of free medicines, diagnostic scans and laboratory tests.
Later, he reviewed progress on ongoing development and beautification projects, including the Green Bus Stand, City Food Court and Model Bazaar. He said the projects, being executed on the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, would enhance the city’s beauty, upgrade major commercial markets, and promote business activities after completion.