MULTAN - Punjab government approved Rs 80 million for construction of museum to promote rich culture of south Punjab, at 5000 year old city of saints, Multan.

The museum will surely help preserve and promote culture and traditions of the local area, said Secretary Tourism and Archeology Ehsaan Bhutta while talking to Commissioner Multan Division Javed Akhtar Mahmood, here on Monday. He stated that he had strong affiliation with the city of saints. Similarly, the south Punjab Civil Secretariat has also increased the importance of the region. The museum will be good addition in the area. South Punjab lacked any display centre to preserve and showcase its rich traditions and antiques. He lauded approval of construction of museum and stated that approval of the amount was a practical step, taken by the government to promote tourism. 

Commissioner Multan Division Javed Akhtar Mahmood observed that land, adjacent to Fort Qasim, have been earmarked for the museum. About local culture, the Commissioner remarked, following China Pakistan Economic Corridor, the importance of the region increased manifold. It will also help promote tourism in the region as per vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan. It was also decided to put antiques, received during digging at first floor of Damdama, a historical site at Fort Qasim, from where the whole Multan city could be seen. Before British era, the security officials used to guard the city by maintaining their positions at Damdama. On this occasion, Secretary Tourism and Archeology Ehsaan Bhutta also visited Damdama.

Commissioner hints to punish lethargic officials under PEEDA Act

Commissioner Multan Javed Akhtar Mahmood decided to punish officers, found negligent to resolve public issues within stipulated time period, especially registered with PM’s Citizen Portal.

He hinted this while chairing a meeting to review redressal of complaints, at PM’s Citizen Portal. Commissioner stated that PM’s Citizen Portal was a step towards concept of welfare state. 

He informed that Prime Minister Imran Khan, himself was taking keen interest on Portal. The benefits of the government’s policies should reach masses, he added.

About action, the Commissioner stated that action against officials would be taken under Punjab Employees Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability Act (PEEDA). 

Javed Akhtar also gave deadline of three days to different departments to resolve people’s complaints.