Punjab’s cleanliness campaign, Suthra Punjab, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has earned international recognition. The BBC called it a practical model for waste management that can be replicated worldwide. The initiative has also inspired civic action abroad, including in the UK city of Birmingham. The campaign, previously highlighted at COP-30 and praised by […]
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Suthra Punjab: A New Era of Climate-Smart Governance, Transparency, and Urban Transformation
Punjab is undergoing one of the most extensive public-service transformations in its history, extending from major urban centers to smaller towns and rural districts. The Suthra Punjab Programme—designed as a unified, province-wide system for integrated waste management—has evolved into a comprehensive governance framework focused on environmental management, service delivery, and institutional reform. Created to serve […]
Suthra Punjab: Clean Promises, Dirty Deals
Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, launched the Suthra Punjab Programme in December 2024, calling it a “revolution in cleanliness” that would rid the province of garbage and inefficiency. Inspired by Turkey’s waste-management model, the initiative was meant to cover all 36 districts, employ over 100,000 sanitation workers, and handle more than 57,000 tonnes […]
Maryam Nawaz emphasizes public safety, praises Punjab development initiatives
LAHORE — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reaffirmed that protecting the lives and property of citizens is the state’s top priority, warning that any attempts to create chaos will not be tolerated. During meetings with assembly members and ticket holders from Wazirabad and Mianwali, the CM discussed public concerns, ongoing development projects, and […]
Maryam Nawaz pushes deadline for model villages project
LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting on Saturday to review the progress of the Model Village, Suthra Punjab, and Waste to Value initiatives. She emphasized the urgent need for timely completion and clear project timelines. Officials informed the chief minister that work on 1,200 model villages across Punjab is […]