Lahore:Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced a 15-day deadline to enhance sanitation conditions across the province.

According to Radio Pakistan, during a meeting held in Lahore to assess the Suthra Punjab initiative, the Chief Minister emphasized the need for improved cleanliness by mandating the daily washing of main roads and imposing strict fines on individuals who litter in various public areas, including roads, markets, bazaars, and both vegetable and grain markets.

Maryam Nawaz further instructed that villages should be cleaned on alternate days. She emphasized the necessity of having adequate sanitation staff and machinery in each district, along with the timely payment of workers' salaries. Additionally, she called for the introduction of performance indicators for field monitoring officers and directed deputy and assistant commissioners to conduct weekly review meetings.