15,000 LWMC workers perform Eid cleanliness

LAHORE : The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) executed its 'Zero-Waste' operation during Eid-ul-Fitr, ensuring a clean and hygienic environment across the City. Supervised by Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique and the LWMC CEO Babar Sahib Din, the operation ran continuously from Chand Raat to the third day of Eid. To maintain exceptional cleanliness standards, LWMC deployed over 15,000 sanitation workers and more than 1,400 vehicles in three shifts across Lahore.

The entire operation was digitally monitored in real time through the central control room, ensuring efficiency and transparency. LWMC Chairman Malik Bilal Zulfiqar Khokhar and CEO Babar Sahib Din conducted field visits to inspect the cleanliness drive, interacting with sanitation workers and distributing Eid gifts and sweets to recognise their dedication.

Chairman Malik Bilal Zulfiqar emphasised that, in line with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s directives, a zero-tolerance policy was strictly enforced to provide citizens with the highest sanitation standards. Special measures were implemented to ensure a pristine environment throughout Eid. CEO Babar Sahib Din reaffirmed the company’s commitment to the 'Suthra Punjab' initiative, ensuring exemplary cleanliness in both urban and rural areas. More than 1,500 Eidgahs and grand mosques received dedicated sanitation services, including water sprinkling and lime powder application on roads. Additionally, over 268 graveyards were assigned special cleanliness teams.