A meeting of the District Coordination Committee on the National Action Plan was held at the Conference Hall under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Khushab Dr. Jahanzeb Hussain Labar and District Police Officer (DPO) Dr. Syeda Ammara Shirazi.
The meeting reviewed the law and order situation across the district, enforcement of the law, measures to curb illegal businesses, implementation of traffic regulations, and the monthly performance of various government departments.
Additional Deputy Commissioner (Headquarters) Ghazala Kanwal, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Municipal Services) Zariab Sajid, Assistant Commissioner Khushab Ummat-ul-Salam, Assistant Commissioner Quaidabad Ramsha Rehman, representatives of law enforcement agencies, Special Branch, Security Branch, FESCO, Transport Department, Civil Defence, and other relevant departments attended the meeting.
Additional Deputy Commissioner (Headquarters) Ghazala Kanwal briefed the Deputy Commissioner on the monthly performance of various departments and key administrative matters. Civil Defence Officer (Additional Charge) Mureed Abbas Bhutta, along with representatives of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Safe City, Environment Department, and law enforcement agencies, presented detailed briefings on ongoing operations against illegal businesses, smuggled goods, and petroleum products.
On this occasion, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Jahanzeb Hussain Labar directed that the illegal sale of petrol and diesel would not be tolerated under any circumstances. He instructed the concerned departments to intensify indiscriminate and effective operations against illegal petrol pumps, oil agencies, smuggled petrol and diesel, LPG, and other unlawful businesses.
The Deputy Commissioner also directed the District Transport Officer to ensure comprehensive inspections of vehicles operating on all major and minor routes throughout the district.
During the meeting, a traffic police officer presented a report on the enforcement of traffic laws, challans issued, and fines imposed. Officials of other relevant departments also briefed the participants on their monthly performance and ongoing enforcement activities.
The Deputy Commissioner stressed the need to further strengthen coordination and communication among all concerned departments to ensure targeted and effective operations against illegal activities through a joint strategy. He made it clear that strict legal action would be taken against those involved in operating illegal petrol pumps and oil agencies, trading in smuggled goods, and violating the law. He emphasized that no one would be considered above the law.
Meanwhile, Safe City Project In-charge Waseem Abbas informed the meeting that a total of 172 surveillance cameras had been installed at various locations inside and outside the city. He also briefed the participants on surveillance arrangements and fines imposed for violations of traffic regulations detected through the cameras.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner directed all departmental officers to discharge their duties with honesty, professionalism, and a spirit of mutual cooperation to further strengthen law and order, ensure effective enforcement of the law, and safeguard the lives and property of the people across the district.
