Punjab Chief Minister’s Special Assistant for Price Control Salma Butt presided over review meeting on Muharram Arrangements.
Salma Butt has stated that providing all basic facilities to mourners during Muharram should be the top priority of the district administration.
She directed that all departments fulfill their responsibilities efficiently so that no negligence or complaints arise during these sacred days. She issued these instructions while presiding over a high-level meeting at the DC Office Sahiwal regarding the arrangements for Muharram.
Members of the Provincial Assembly Malik Muhammad Arshad and Malik Qasim Nadeem, Deputy Commissioner Shahid Mehmood, DPO Rana Tahir Rehman, and officers from all relevant departments attended the meeting.
Salma Butt stated that the Chief Minister of Punjab has directed to set up sabeels (free water and drinks stalls), ensure cleanliness on procession routes, provide uninterrupted electricity, resolve sewage issues, and implement foolproof security arrangements.
Officers were also instructed to personally visit the field to review the arrangements and address public complaints immediately.
After the meeting, Salma Butt visited the routes of the main Muharram procession in the city and conducted a detailed on-site review of the arrangements with the concerned officers.
She issued necessary instructions on the spot regarding cleanliness, lighting, sewage, security, and installation of sabeels.
Special assistant to Maryam Nawaz emphasized that timely completion of all facilities along the procession routes is among the top priorities. And the Punjab government will not tolerate any negligence in this regard.
Salma Butt added that maintaining peace and order during Muharram is a collective responsibility, and all institutions should work under a coordinated strategy to achieve this goal.