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LAHORE, Dec 30 (APP):In line with the Suthra Punjab vision of Chief Minister(CM) Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif to transform Lahore into a zero-waste city, the district administration has successfully cleared all 39 identified slum and encroachment hotspots across the provincial capital during 2025.
The operation was being carried out under the direct supervision of Deputy Commissioner(DC) Lahore Syed Musa Raza,with grand operations against encroachments and illegal settlements continuing across the city.
Joint teams comprising the district administration, Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) and the Enforcement Wing remain actively engaged in sustained field operations.
According to spokesperson,39 locations identified as major hotspots of slums and waste accumulation have been cleared completely,with strict instructions issued to prevent re-emergence of encroachments or makeshift dwellings at these sites.
The DC has directed all assistant commissioners to conduct daily reviews of sanitation and cleanliness arrangements within their respective jurisdictions.
As part of the Suthra Punjab campaign, comprehensive cleanliness drives and waste management operations are underway throughout the city.
Special emphasis was being placed on keeping all entry and exit points of Lahore completely free from garbage, while LWMC staff have been instructed to work in multiple shifts to achieve the zero-waste target.
The DC directed that indiscriminate legal action be taken against elements involved in establishing illegal encroachments, adding that no leniency would be shown in enforcing the law.
He also stressed the need to further strengthen public awareness campaigns to promote cleanliness and responsible waste disposal among citizens.
He said the district administration was implementing practical measures to realize the chief minister’s Suthra Punjab vision, terming the elimination of 39 slum hotspots from Lahore a major administrative achievement.
He said all available resources were being utilized to bring the city onto a zero-waste model.
The DC said that elimination of encroachments was essential for restoring Lahore’s historical beauty, while the proposed waste-to-energy project would prove a milestone in the city’s sustainable development.
He said that the district administration remained fully committed to making the city clean, orderly and environmentally sustainable through continuous monitoring and coordinated efforts.