An important meeting regarding water supply and sanitation in Islamabad and Rawalpindi under the chairmanship of Federal Interior Minister Dr. Gohar Ejaz
Federal Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi also participated in the meeting. The meeting was attended by representatives of Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Local Government Department, RDA and Cantonment Board. The existing system of water supply, sanitation and waste disposal in the twin cities was reviewed.
There are 8,000 sanitation workers who dispose of 2,300 tons of waste daily with an annual budget of 7 billion rupees, but still the sanitation of the two cities cannot be described as standard. Currently, the twin cities are facing 47% water scarcity. The interior minister said that we want the capital to be a bright example for other cities. Water supply and sanitation are basic needs. Decisions have to be made today to meet tomorrow’s needs.
An integrated, comprehensive and efficient system will have to be developed to provide quality services to the public. In this regard, implementation of all necessary actions should be ensured as soon as possible. Ensuring good sanitation is essential to the improvement of water supply systems.
The Information Minister said that the improvement of underground water level is very important in water supply, so attention must be paid in this direction. Moreover, the natural drains of Islamabad have to be ensured.
Editor: Raja Kamran