Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, Federal Minister for Housing and Works, chaired a meeting of Pakistan Public Works Department at Ministry, addressing critical issues concerning construction standards, maintenance, repair of buildings, and tackling corruption within the department. During the meeting, Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada was apprised about the management and working of the department by Abdul Rasheed, Director General, Pak PWD. Minister directed the Director General to implement strict measures aimed at improving construction work and enhancing maintenance and repair services of government buildings and roads. Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, expressed deep concern over reports of corruption and underscored the imperative of eradicating corrupt practices to foster transparency and accountability within the department. In this regard, the Minister issued clear directives to the DG PWD to enforce a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption. Furthermore addressing the issue of stalled development funds of different constituencies, Housing Minister instructed the concerned to expedite the release of funds without delay. Dr. Shahzad Khan Bangash, Secretary Housing and Works, chief Engineers of all zones and other senior officers of the ministry and PWD were also present during the meeting.
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