Adviser to Chief Minister on Information and Public Relations Samar Haroon Bilour has said efforts were being made to restore Peshawar\u2019s traditional beauty and its identity as City of Flowers.
\nAccording to a handout issued here on Wednesday, she was speaking at a Public Day held at Lahori Gate where she met a large number of constituents, listened to their concerns and reviewed issues raised by them. On the occasion, citizens congratulated Ms Bilour and presented her bouquets.
\nShe said Public Day provided an opportunity to citizens to directly communicate their concerns, highlight issues affecting their daily lives and bring community-related matters to attention of government, thereby promoting public engagement and effective communication for addressing civic issues.
\nMs Bilour said the occasion also highlighted importance of improving cleanliness, strengthening drainage system, reducing environmental pollution and restoring traditional beauty of Peshawar.
\nShe said Peshawar, historically renowned as City of Flowers, holds distinctive place because of its rich cultural heritage, historical significance and traditional charm. Preserving and restoring this unique identity required coordinated planning and effective efforts by relevant departments, she added.
\nSamar Haroon said improving municipal services, ensuring timely waste collection from streets, markets and other public places, maintaining regular cleaning of drains, strengthening drainage infrastructure and ensuring effective disposal of rainwater were essential to addressing civic challenges faced by residents.
\nPromoting plantation, protecting green spaces and taking practical measures to reduce air pollution were vital to creating cleaner, greener and healthier urban environment, she added.
\nThe adviser said under leadership of Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, public welfare remained important consideration in identifying priorities and pursuing coordinated efforts to address civic concerns, improve sanitation and drainage, reduce environmental pollution and restore traditional beauty of Peshawar.
\nShe said effective coordination among relevant departments, timely attention to citizens\u2019 needs and cooperation between public institutions and community were essential for improving municipal services and achieving sustainable urban development.
\nMs Bilour said through collective efforts and coordinated planning, Peshawar could be made cleaner, greener and healthier while preserving its historical identity, safeguarding its cultural heritage and reviving its traditional recognition as City of Flowers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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