In a decisive move to tackle the persistent water scarcity, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Minister for Public Health Engineering, Fazal Shakoor Khan, has issued strict directives to speed up all ongoing and planned water supply projects in Lakki Marwat district. The minister emphasized that quality of work and timely completion must be the top priorities.
High-Level Meeting Reviews Progress
The orders were issued during a high-level review meeting held on Thursday, which was chaired by Minister Fazal Shakoor Khan himself. The meeting was convened specifically to assess the progress of various projects under the Public Health Engineering Department in Lakki Marwat.
The session saw significant participation, including Lakki Marwat MPA Johar Muhammad, PHE Secretary Masood Younas, the additional secretary, chief engineer, director technical, and several other senior officers of the department.
Constituency Concerns and Demands
During the briefing, MPA Johar Muhammad brought critical issues to the fore. He pointed out significant delays in multiple water supply schemes within his constituency and called for immediate corrective measures.
He urged the department to ensure faster execution through enhanced supervision and the mandatory use of standard, high-quality materials. The MPA stressed that the timely completion of these projects is crucial for resolving the district's long-standing crisis of clean drinking water.
Furthermore, Johar Muhammad highlighted two additional urgent needs:
- Expediting the solarization of tube wells to guarantee an uninterrupted water supply, mitigating issues related to power outages.
- Taking immediate departmental action against negligent tube-well operators to improve overall system efficiency and service delivery to the public.
Minister's Assurances and Strict Directives
Responding to the concerns, Minister Fazal Shakoor Khan assured full cooperation and stated that work on all ongoing schemes in Lakki Marwat would be put on a fast track. He issued clear instructions to the officials present to ensure no compromise on quality.
The minister laid out specific guidelines for the department's future work:
- Officials must strictly ensure the use of quality materials in all development projects to guarantee longevity and performance.
- Contracts should be awarded only to contractors with a proven track record of satisfactory performance, eliminating those who deliver substandard work.
- All officers must work as a cohesive team, placing public interest above all else to maintain and enhance the department's institutional credibility.
This focused intervention from the provincial minister signals a renewed push to address the critical infrastructure gap in Lakki Marwat, with the hope of providing sustainable access to clean water for its residents.
