Cleaning issues will be resolved through mutual partnership: Sardar Tahir Mahmood
Islamabad (Special Correspondent) The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to introduce a comprehensive micro planning and field monitoring system to make the cleaning and waste management system in Islamabad more effective, transparent, and accountable. Under this system, details regarding the deployment of sanitation workers, contact numbers, responsibilities, and relevant areas will be compiled to clearly define cleaning responsibilities in every street, market, and area, ensuring better services for citizens.
This was stated by CDA’s Director Sanitation Malik Ata during a special interactive session held during his visit to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI). The session was attended by ICCI President Sardar Tahir Mahmood, Senior Vice President Tahir Ayub, Vice President Irfan Chaudhry, executive members, representatives from various trade associations, Deputy Director Sanitation Ata Bari Arshad, and chamber members.
Malik Ata stated that close coordination and joint efforts between CDA, ICCI, trade associations, and other relevant stakeholders are essential for sustainable improvement in Islamabad’s cleaning system. He mentioned that each stakeholder has its role, and urban issues cannot be effectively resolved until all relevant entities work collaboratively.
He added that CDA is formulating an effective micro planning mechanism under which specific sanitation workers and supervisors will be assigned responsibilities for each street, market, and area. This system will make it easier to identify which official is responsible for cleaning in a specific area, leading to improved field operations, easier monitoring, and an effective accountability system.
Malik Ata further mentioned that the management of waste collection trucks and garbage collection points is also being improved, with special attention to their proper placement, maintenance, regular monitoring, and certification. He noted that coordination is ongoing with the Rawalpindi administration and other relevant authorities to further enhance the waste disposal system.
On this occasion, ICCI President Sardar Tahir Mahmood stated that the business community is ready for practical and sustainable cooperation with CDA to address cleaning, waste management, and other urban issues. He emphasized that the aim of bringing CDA officials, ICCI, and representatives of various trade associations together on one platform is to establish an effective system of direct communication through which grassroots issues can be promptly conveyed to the relevant authorities.
He assured that ICCI will continue to play its role in strengthening the connection between the business community and government institutions and will fully support every positive initiative for the improvement of cleaning, waste management, and municipal services in Islamabad. He stated that the business community wants to be a partner with the government in solving issues rather than just lodging complaints.
ICCI Senior Vice President Tahir Ayub specifically highlighted the cleaning situation in the Fruit and Vegetable Market I-11/3, mentioning the difficulties faced by traders, buyers, visitors, and adjacent areas due to the established garbage dumping point.
ICCI Vice President Irfan Chaudhry pointed out cleaning and other urban issues in the Steel Market I-10, emphasizing the need to improve the garbage collection system, regular field monitoring, and establish effective communication between CDA’s field staff and market representatives.
Executive members Waseem Chaudhry, Zulqarnain Abbasi, and Imran Munhas, along with ICCI members Akhtar Abbasi, Ismail Khan, Ajab Gul, Syed Nadeem Mansoor, and representatives from various trade associations also participated in the interactive session, presenting their suggestions and observations regarding cleaning, waste management, and other urban issues. The event was moderated by former Senior Vice President Khalid Chaudhry.