Maryam Nawaz warns DCs against administrative negligence

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has given deputy commissioners (DCs) a three-day deadline to improve conditions at hospitals across the province, directing them to ensure better healthcare facilities for patients.

The directions were issued during a review meeting chaired by the chief minister to assess the performance of deputy commissioners and review the implementation of government initiatives.

During the meeting, Maryam Nawaz instructed all deputy commissioners to take immediate measures to improve hospital conditions within three days. She stressed the need for effective monitoring and better service delivery at public healthcare facilities.

The chief minister also directed the officials to ensure a complete halt to the burning of crop residue across Punjab. She called for 100 per cent control of the practice, which contributes to air pollution and smog.

In addition, she ordered deputy commissioners to ensure that all streetlights and manholes across their respective districts were fully functional. She emphasised that civic facilities must be maintained properly and that administrative officials should address public complaints without delay.

Maryam Nawaz said negligence on the part of deputy commissioners directly affected her reputation. She stressed that district administrations must perform their responsibilities efficiently and ensure that government directives were implemented on the ground.

The chief minister made it clear that deputy commissioners would be held accountable for their performance and any negligence in carrying out their assigned responsibilities.