Business Recorder
LAHORE: Punjab established multiple new records during its grand Eid-ul-Azha cleanliness operation, with 184,000 sanitation workers and 60,000 vehicles participating in the province-wide campaign, covering an area of 6 million kilometres and removing 360,000 tonnes of animal waste and offal. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed gratitude over the successful execution of the Eid-ul-Azha cleanliness campaign and commended the entire team for its efforts during the three days of Eid. “The success of this unparalleled and historic Eid-ul-Azha cleanliness operation is the result of outstanding teamwork,” the chief minister said, adding that an exceptional spirit of coordination, commitment and dedication was demonstrated throughout the three-day operation. The CM praised the contributions of the local government minister, inspector general of police, commissioners, deputy commissioners, district administrations, the director general of Suthra Punjab, managing directors of WASA, the Safe City team, police, Special Branch, social media teams and all participating departments. She said all officers and personnel involved in the cleanliness operation deserved appreciation for their services. The chief minister noted that the efficient cleanliness and waste disposal arrangements, security measures and continuous monitoring during Eid-ul-Azha had set an example of effective public service delivery. She said the operation provided citizens with visible relief and convenience through unprecedented cleanliness standards. The CM Punjab further said the entire team worked in a coordinated and focused manner, demonstrating cooperation, commitment and tireless efforts around the clock. “A highest-ever standard of cleanliness was achieved during Eid-ul-Azha this year,” she said, adding that the operational response of the cleanliness campaign had been widely appreciated at every level. The chief minister also said that officers and their teams who ensured the responsible implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) in the field during Eid deserved special recognition. “I am confident that the same spirit of teamwork will continue to be demonstrated in serving the people in the future as well,” she added. Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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