Pakistan, Nov. 6 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed deputy commissioners (DCs) to ensure a complete halt to the burning of crop residue and warned officials in Okara and other districts over their failure to prevent such incidents.

Chairing a meeting on the performance of deputy commissioners, the chief minister expressed displeasure over delays and substandard work on beautification projects in several districts, stressing that quality, sustainability and timely completion must remain the administration's priorities.

Punjab Performance Management Unit head and Special Assistant Shoaib Mirza presented district-wise key performance indicators (KPIs) at the meeting. The chief minister commended the administrations o...