By Malik Faisal Munir / DNA
ATTOCK: The directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the process for the establishment of WASA Attock has been completed to improve and make more effective the water supply and sewerage services in Tehsil Attock.
In this regard, a formal ceremony was held at the Deputy Commissioner Office Attock, which was attended by Deputy Commissioner Attock Rao Atif Raza, Administrator Municipal Committee Attock and Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Attock Anil Saeed, Managing Director WASA Attock Muhammad Aqeel Awan, Director Finance WASA Attock Shams-ur-Rehman, Managing Director WASA Rawalpindi Muhammad Saleem Ashraf, along with other concerned officers.
During the ceremony, agreements were exchanged for the transfer of water supply and sewerage-related assets and responsibilities from the Municipal Committee Attock to WASA Attock. The exchange of agreements was carried out between Administrator Municipal Committee Attock Anil Saeed and MD WASA Attock Muhammad Aqeel Awan in the presence of Deputy Commissioner Attock Rao Atif Raza.
While addressing the ceremony, Deputy Commissioner Attock Rao Atif Raza stated that from January 1, 2026, WASA Attock will formally assume responsibility for water supply, sewerage, and all related matters in Tehsil Attock. He clarified that at present, WASA has been established only in Tehsil Attock, while water supply and sewerage services in other tehsils of the district will continue to be managed by the respective municipal committees.
The Deputy Commissioner expressed hope that WASA Attock would deliver services in a professional manner, keeping public needs in view and in accordance with the vision of the Chief Minister of Punjab. He emphasized that the establishment of WASA will not only improve service delivery but will also help in the timely resolution of civic issues, ensuring the provision of clean drinking water and an improved sewerage system for citizens.
