Even after a year of its formation, the Punjab Aab-e-Pak Authority – which is responsible for ensuring the provision of clean water across the province – has remained dysfunctional. The planning and development board of Punjab has not held any meetings with the public works department (PWD) despite pressure from Governor Punjab Chaudhry Sarwar. Another NGO, which is operating in Sargodha and Gujranwala, has also contributed in the restoration of 20 halted filtration plants. Speaking to The Express Tribune, Aab Pak Authority’s acting CEO Syed Zahid Aziz said that the Governor of Punjab Chaudhry Sarwar has been working hard for the clean water project. He added that the Punjab Working Development Party (PWP) will approve the feasibility after which tenders will be announced in May.

Source: The Express Tribune April 16, 2020 03:56 UTC