DG SEPA Lays Foundation Stone of New Office Block, Inaugurates Residential Quarters in Sukkur

SUKKUR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 13th Jul, 2026) Director General of Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA), Waqar Hussain Phulpoto on Monday visited the SEPA Sukkur Regional Office where he laid the foundation stone for a new additional office block and inaugurated newly constructed residential quarters for the office staff.

He also reviewed the ongoing development work at the office.

Addressing the inaugural ceremony, DG Phulpoto said that in line with the vision and environmental policies of the Sindh Government, SEPA’s regional offices are being upgraded with modern facilities to make them more active and effective.

He said that the construction of the new additional block will bring significant improvement in monitoring environmental matters, institutional performance, and the quality of public services not only in the Sukkur region but also in the adjoining districts.

He noted that nearly 15 years have passed since the establishment of the SEPA Sukkur Regional Office. Due to its location away from the city, there was a pressing need for residential facilities for the staff, particularly officers and employees. Keeping this in view, residential blocks and quarters for directors, senior officers and other staff have been constructed within the office premises, which will provide great convenience to the staff in terms of accommodation and commuting.

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During the visit, the DG met with officers and staff of the regional office, listened to their issues, and directed them to perform their duties with honesty, integrity, professional competence, and a spirit of public service. He also stressed the need for effective enforcement of environmental laws, increasing environmental awareness, and accelerating joint efforts for environmental protection.

On the occasion, the staff of SEPA Sukkur Regional Office expressed their appreciation for the DG’s visit, development projects, and provision of residential facilities, and lauded his leadership and initiatives for the improvement of the institution.

The ceremony was attended by SEPA Deputy Directors Mir Murid Ali Talpur and Ajmal Khan Tunio, Law Officer Habib-ur-Rehman, Assistant Directors Dr. Gul Ameer Soomro and Asadullah Tanio, XEN Buildings Works & Services Department Aftab Ali Ansari, and other concerned officers.

Later, DG SEPA Waqar Hussain Phulpoto also visited a biscuit factory and inspected environmental protection measures. Noting the lack of proper treatment of wastewater at the factory, he directed the District In-charge to issue a notice to the factory management.