Minister lauds WSSP for maintaining cleanliness

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker Minister for Local Government Engineer Aamir Durrani on Tuesday said the Water and Sanitation Services Peshawar (WSSP) was making efforts in maintaining cleanliness in the provincial capital.

A handout said that he conducted a tour to various localities in the provincial capital to inspect the activities of WSSP and lauded the strides in sanitation, water supply, and drainage operations.

The visit was aimed at evaluating the progress and compliance with directives in maintaining essential services. The minister was accompanied by Chief Executive Officer Dr Hassan Nasir, General Manager Operation Engineer Tarab Shah, Zonal Manager Basit Khattak, and other officials. The visit was conducted with a specific focus on assessing the impact of ongoing initiatives.

A pivotal aspect of this inspection was the evaluation of the manhole covering process. The minister visited Bihari Colony, Sardar Ahmed Jan Colony, Warsak Road, Ring Road, and their adjacent localities. During these visits, he observed the clearing of collection points and the collection of garbage from the neighbourhood.

During the inspection, the minister underlined the need for garbage bins along the bank of Hazar Khawani canal. His immediate call for action prompted the placement of these bins in designated locations.

Dr Hassan Nasir, the Chief Executive Officer, briefed the minister about the ongoing awareness campaign designed to discourage littering in the Kabul River Canal area. The campaign combined with regular cleaning efforts and house-to-house garbage removal initiatives contributed to reducing waste dumping in the canals.