Minister reviews WASA preparations for Eid-ul-Azha

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd May, 2026) Punjab Minister for Housing and Urban Development Bilal Yasin chaired an important meeting to review preparations of Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) for Eid-ul-Azha across the province, here on Saturday.

WASA Vice Chairman Chaudhry Shehbaz, DG WASA Punjab Tayyab Fareed and all managing directors participated in the meeting through video link.

The meeting decided to ensure the presence of field officers during Eid days and maintain strict attendance to facilitate uninterrupted civic services. On the directions of Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the duration of water supply across the province would also be extended during Eid-ul-Azha.

Addressing the meeting, Bilal Yasin directed authorities in all cities to complete arrangements in advance for drainage, sewerage and rainwater disposal.

He said strict action would be taken against those throwing sacrificial animal waste into drains.

The meeting also decided to deploy special teams at important locations, densely populated areas and low-lying localities to ensure immediate response during Eid holidays.

The minister directed DG WASA Punjab to keep all machinery, workforce and field teams on full alert. He stressed that field teams must remain active to protect citizens from foul smell, unhygienic conditions and water accumulation.

Bilal Yasin said the best possible drainage arrangements and uninterrupted water supply for citizens would be ensured at all costs during Eid-ul-Azha.