Vehari: [ReNews Pakistan]
In view of possible flood threats, the district administration of Vehari conducted a flood mock exercise at Head Islam, where Rescue 1122, police, the Irrigation Department, Health Department, Livestock Department, Civil Defence, Municipal Committee, Education Department, Agriculture Department and other relevant institutions took part.
The exercise was inspected by Deputy Commissioner Vehari Khalid Javed Goraya and District Police Officer Tasawar Iqbal. On the occasion, District Emergency Officer Dr Khalid Mahmood briefed the officials on the flood mock exercise, rescue plan, available machinery and emergency response arrangements, while the Irrigation Department briefed them on embankments, protective bunds, water flow and sensitive points.
During the exercise, different departments set up stalls where available facilities, equipment, dewatering pumps, boats and relief material were reviewed. Rescue 1122 personnel demonstrated boating, scuba diving, safe evacuation of drowning persons, provision of first aid to the injured and their immediate transfer to hospital.
The wireless communication system and emergency contact mechanism were also reviewed to ensure swift coordination among institutions and timely relief operations in any emergency situation.
Deputy Commissioner Khalid Javed Goraya said the purpose of the flood mock exercise was to assess the preparedness, coordination and quick response of departments. He said all departments were ready to deal with any possible flood situation.
DPO Tasawar Iqbal said police would fully cooperate in protecting lives and property during a flood situation, while District Emergency Officer Dr Khalid Mahmood said Rescue 1122 remained fully prepared to deal with all kinds of emergencies.

Vehari: [Tariq Aziz Ansari District Coordinator ReNews Pakistan]
Under the “Suthra Punjab” vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, work on the Model Village Project is progressing rapidly in Vehari district, with practical steps being taken to provide modern basic facilities to rural areas.
Deputy Commissioner Vehari Khalid Javed Goraya visited Chak No. 91 WB and Chak No. 81 WB, where he reviewed the pace and quality of ongoing development work under the Model Village Project. During the visit, the deputy commissioner directed the relevant officials to further accelerate work on the project.
He also met local residents and sought their feedback regarding the ongoing development activities under the Model Village Project. The residents expressed satisfaction over the work being carried out in their areas.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Khalid Javed Goraya said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif is firmly committed to transforming villages into model communities. He said the basic objective of the Model Village Project is to provide modern facilities to rural populations, promote rural development and improve the quality of life of citizens.
According to the district administration, 14 model villages are being developed in Vehari district at a cost of Rs1.895 billion. Under the project, work is underway on the provision of basic facilities including water supply, drainage systems, wastewater treatment, children’s parks, paved streets and streetlights.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Finance and Deputy Director Development Muhammad Afzal, Assistant Commissioner Vehari Anum Akram, Divisional Coordinator Model Village Aurangzeb and other officials were also present during the visit.

Vehari : [Tariq Aziz Ansari, District Coordinator ReNews Pakistan]
An important meeting regarding development schemes in Vehari district was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Khalid Javed Goraya, during which proposals for three new development schemes were presented under own-source resources.
The proposed projects include a 13 kilometre new road scheme from Rutba Tibba to Mian Pakhi Mor, rehabilitation of a 2.5 kilometre road from Delhi Multan Road to Masoom Shah Road up to Burewala Bypass, and restoration of the existing stadium in Jallah Jeem.
According to officials, the total estimated cost of these development schemes has been set at Rs 36.5 million. During the meeting, the usefulness, cost, priorities and public convenience aspects of the projects were reviewed in detail.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Khalid Javed Goraya said that special attention is being paid to development schemes in Vehari district in line with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. He said work on the construction and rehabilitation of roads would be started soon to provide better travel facilities to the public.
The deputy commissioner directed the relevant officers to ensure quality, transparency and timely completion of the development schemes so that citizens could benefit from these projects at the earliest.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Finance and DD Development Muhammad Afzal, District Officer I&S District Council Faheem Shahzad and other relevant officers were also present at the meeting.