Atif Khan chairs meeting on Mardan civic problems

PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 2nd Apr, 2026) Member of the National Assembly, Muhammad Atif Khan, has said that no effort will be spared to resolve the issues faced by the citizens of Mardan, and all available resources will be utilized to ensure relief for the public. He emphasized that key concerns, including sanitation conditions, traffic congestion, and the deteriorating state of roads, will be addressed on a priority basis.

He further added that immediate steps will also be taken to overcome the shortage of facilities in hospitals and educational institutions.

He noted that the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has assured full cooperation in addressing the challenges faced by Mardan.

He expressed these views while chairing a meeting during his visit to the Water and Sanitation Services Company Mardan (WSSCM).

The meeting was attended by Members of the Provincial Assembly, including Zahir Shah Toru, Abdul Salam Afridi, Ihtisham Ali Advocate, Amir Farzand Khan, Tariq Aryani, Zarshad Khan, and Tufail Anjum. Chairman of the WSSCM board of Directors, Engineer Adil Nawaz, Board Member Haroon Rashid, Additional Deputy Commissioner Fahad Iftikhar, and other officials were also present.

On the occasion, Chairman Engineer Adil Nawaz and Board Member Haroon Rashid welcomed MNA Muhammad Atif Khan and the MPAs.

During the briefing, it was highlighted that WSSCM is being overlooked in the provision of funds compared to other sanitation companies in the province, which is adversely affecting the city’s sanitation system.

The meeting discussed long-standing sanitation issues in Mardan, the establishment of a modern landfill site, effective investment of funds in the water and sanitation sector through the company, and practical measures to enhance revenue.

It was proposed that an Executive Magistrate be appointed to ensure enforcement of laws and to improve revenue generation.

The meeting also received a detailed briefing on ongoing projects under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cities Improvement Project, including the construction of a sewage treatment plant, landfill site, and green urban spaces.

Addressing the meeting, Muhammad Atif Khan stated that concrete steps will be taken to ensure the provision of funds for ongoing development projects in Mardan and to ensure their timely completion so that citizens can benefit at the earliest.