Report sought on illegal lorry stands

Published November 15, 2006

PESHAWAR, Nov 14: NWFP Minister for Local Government and Rural Development Sardar Mohammad Idress on Sunday directed all the four town administrations (TAs) to submit a detailed report about illegal lorry stands in and around the city and steps to legalise them in a disciplined manner at suitable places.

The minister also directed the administration to launch a special drive for removal of encroachments and ensuring hygienic conditions in the city and taking concrete steps for this purpose.—APP

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