Bahawalpur: Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur Syed Hasan Raza conducted a comprehensive visit to Khanqah Sharif to review sanitation arrangements, healthcare services and the condition of educational institutions, reaffirming the Punjab government’s commitment to improving civic amenities, healthcare and education under the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
During his visit, the Deputy Commissioner inspected cleanliness and sanitation arrangements under the “Suthra Punjab” initiative. He reviewed the ongoing cleanliness drive, solid waste disposal, drainage systems and overall sanitation standards in public areas. Officials briefed him on sanitation operations and drainage management.
Syed Hasan Raza directed the relevant departments to ensure uninterrupted cleanliness operations, timely disposal of waste and effective monitoring of field staff. He stressed that negligence in sanitation would not be tolerated and instructed officials to promptly address public complaints. He also ordered that drainage systems remain fully functional to prevent water accumulation during rainfall and directed authorities to utilize all available resources to maintain a clean, healthy and pleasant environment across both urban and rural areas.
The Deputy Commissioner also visited Maryam Nawaz Hospital in Khanqah Sharif, where he inspected healthcare services, the availability of medicines, cleanliness, patient care and overall administrative arrangements. He toured various departments, met patients and their attendants, and sought feedback regarding medical treatment, medicines and staff conduct. Addressing hospital officials, Syed Hasan Raza said providing quality healthcare at people’s doorstep was a top priority of the Punjab government. He instructed doctors and hospital administrators to ensure uninterrupted availability of medicines, maintain high standards of cleanliness, guarantee staff attendance and provide patients with timely and dignified medical treatment. He said all government healthcare facilities would continue to be monitored regularly to further improve public health services.
Later, the Deputy Commissioner visited Government High School Fatuwali to inspect academic, administrative and cleanliness arrangements. He examined classrooms, computer laboratories, playgrounds and lawns. Syed Hasan Raza said that upgrading public educational institutions in line with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision remained a government priority. He stressed that students should be provided with a clean, safe and conducive learning environment alongside quality education. He directed school administrations to ensure daily cleanliness of classrooms, improve landscaping by planting grass where needed, trim trees and enhance the appearance of school campuses. Inspecting the computer laboratories, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized that access to modern technology was essential for improving students’ learning outcomes. He urged teachers and school administrators to perform their duties with dedication and professionalism, adding that the Punjab government would continue to improve educational stan
dards, infrastructure and facilities in public schools.