Punjab Province

Kasur: [Sadaf Arshad District Coordinator ReNews Pakistan]
A special consultative meeting was held to review infrastructure improvement and development plans for educational institutions across District Kasur, with a focus on reducing disparities between rural and urban schools. Discussions centered on school renovation, budget allocation, and development priorities aimed at ensuring balanced educational growth throughout the district.
During the meeting, key aspects of the School Administration Plan and School Improvement Plan were reviewed, under which a phased strategy has been developed to upgrade infrastructure in schools located in both urban and rural areas.
Officials stated that the initiative aims to improve basic facilities, strengthen school buildings, and provide students across all regions with a more supportive and quality learning environment.
The administration emphasized that equal access to educational resources remains essential for long-term district development and public welfare. Citizens have welcomed the initiative, expressing hope that it will help bridge the infrastructure gap between rural and urban educational institutions.

Rawalpindi: [ReNews Pakistan]
Rawalpindi’s long awaited Kachehry Chowk remodeling project is expected to be opened to traffic on May 31, marking a major step toward resolving persistent congestion at one of the city’s busiest and most critical intersections.
The project includes road widening, improved traffic flow arrangements, and modern infrastructure upgrades designed to ensure smoother movement of vehicles. Kachehry Chowk has long remained a pressure point for daily commuters due to heavy traffic from multiple connecting routes.
Officials believe the completion of the project will significantly reduce traffic jams, shorten travel time, and improve safety for motorists, pedestrians, and public transport users. The upgraded intersection is also expected to benefit nearby businesses and residents who have faced daily delays due to traffic bottlenecks.
Once opened, the remodeled Kachehry Chowk is likely to provide immediate relief to thousands of commuters traveling across Rawalpindi, while also improving the overall efficiency of the city’s road network.

Multan: [ReNews Pakistan]
The Multan Waste Management Company (MWMC) has issued a strict ultimatum to its contractors to ensure exemplary sanitation arrangements across the city ahead of Eid ul Adha, as authorities move to provide citizens with a clean, safe and healthy environment during the festive period.
MWMC Chief Executive Officer Zulfiqar Ahmad conducted an early-morning inspection of several urban areas to personally review field performance and assess the standard of cleanliness operations. During the visit, he inspected sanitation arrangements in Nishtar Colony, Shadman Colony, Tariq Road and Abdali Road.
The CEO expressed dissatisfaction over lapses observed at certain locations and directed contractors as well as operational staff to immediately improve waste collection, street sweeping and overall service delivery. He made it clear that negligence would not be tolerated, especially as sanitation requirements increase significantly during Eid ul Adha due to the disposal of animal waste and increased public activity.
Special instructions were also issued for improving cleanliness conditions at Qasoor Gardazi Road, Shaheen Market and various interior-city areas. Sanitation teams were directed to maintain continuous monitoring, ensure rapid response and address public complaints without delay.
Zulfiqar Ahmad said that maintaining a clean environment for residents is the top priority of the Multan Waste Management Company. He warned that contractors showing poor performance would face strict action under the company’s operational rules.
According to MWMC officials, a comprehensive cleanliness strategy has been finalized for Eid-ul-Adha. The plan includes enhanced waste collection, active field supervision, deployment of sanitation staff in key areas and quick disposal of waste to maintain high cleanliness standards across Multan throughout the Eid days.