BAHAWALPUR, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 1st Sep, 2026) Under the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for a “Beautiful Punjab” and the government’s mission to provide citizens with quality recreational facilities, Commissioner Bahawalpur Division Irfan Ali Kathia and Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur Syed Hasan Raza visited Fareed Park Commercial Area to review ongoing development and beautification work. Commissioner Irfan Ali Kathia inspected the ongoing development and renovation activities at the park and received a briefing from the Deputy Commissioner on the progress of various projects.
Deputy Commissioner Syed Hasan Raza said that construction of a skating platform around the tall national flag at Fareed Park had been completed. He added that the restoration of the walking track, establishment of an open library and repair and painting of benches for visitors had also been completed. He further said that all lighting arrangements at the park, including lighting poles and other lights, had been fully restored and made operational.
The Deputy Commissioner said further repair work on the walking track was underway, while measures were also being taken to improve the quality and pace of the ongoing development activities at the park.
Commissioner Irfan Ali Kathia directed the relevant authorities to further enhance Fareed Park as a beautiful, attractive and quality recreational facility for citizens and ensure that all development and beautification works were completed within the stipulated timeframe and according to high-quality standards. He said provision of the best possible recreational facilities to citizens was among the priorities of the Punjab government. For this purpose, he added, particular attention was being paid to the beautification and renovation of public spaces and improvement of facilities available to visitors.
Director General Parks and Horticulture Authority Dr Nayyar Mustafa, Assistant Commissioner Bahawalpur City Iqra Mubeen and officers of Bahawalpur Waste Management Company were also present during the visit.
