The Punjab government has directed companies working under the Suthra Punjab programme to pay their workers before the 5th of every month, warning of strict action over delays.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif issued the orders while reviewing the performance of sanitation operations across the province.
According to the government, 149 out of 151 companies operating under the programme have paid their workers’ salaries following the chief minister’s instructions.
Maryam Nawaz also ordered action against companies that failed to pay workers in Rojhan, Rajanpur, and Chobara, Layyah.
The chief minister called for strict legal action over negligence and suspected financial irregularities. She said the government would not tolerate corruption, delays or poor performance under the Suthra Punjab programme.
“People cannot be paid salaries for simply sitting in offices,” Maryam said, stressing that all employees must perform their duties in the field.
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Earlier, Punjab Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb announced that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a cash reward of Rs10,000 for each worker participating in the Suthra Punjab sanitation campaign.
Speaking at a press conference in Lahore alongside Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique, Aurangzeb said more than 41,000 people contacted the official helpline during Eidul Adha.
She said sanitation teams continued their work despite harsh weather and helped keep cities and towns clean across Punjab.