Special traffic desk set up to eliminate encroachments

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 26th Jul, 2026) DIG Traffic Punjab Muhammad Waqas Nazir has taken a major initiative to improve traffic flow and eliminate encroachments across the province by establishing a special encroachment desk at the traffic headquarters.

According to a spokesperson for the Traffic Police, the special encroachment desk is monitoring anti-encroachment operations across the province at the central level. So far, illegal encroachments have been identified at 1,310 locations across Punjab, out of which obstructions have been successfully cleared from more than 1,280 places.

The spokesperson said that smooth traffic flow has been completely restored at these cleared sites.

The special encroachment desk has been linked to a modern IT-based monitoring system, allowing continuous surveillance of operations through photos, videos, and other verifiable evidence.

DIG Traffic Punjab Muhammad Waqas Nazir stated that the vision of the Chief Minister of Punjab for encroachment-free highways and roads is being strictly implemented. According to him, the removal of encroachments has significantly improved traffic flow, enabling citizens to reach their destinations on time while saving both travel time and fuel.

He clarified that the enforcement of a zero-tolerance policy against encroachments across Punjab will continue in full swing in the future.