Punjab Municipal Development Fund Company (PMDFC)

A progress review meeting of the Punjab Inclusive Cities Program (PICP) was held today with Suhaib Rasheed and Carlo Alberto (TTL & Co-TTL) World Bank to assess the implementation status of various program activities and key deliverables.
The session was attended by heads and representatives of IS, ID, Procurement, GIS, FM, IT and E&SM sections. During the meeting, detailed presentations were delivered on the progress achieved against various Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs) and other program targets.
Participants provided updates on ongoing activities, implementation milestones, challenges encountered, and planned actions for achieving upcoming deliverables. Discussions also covered broader program modalities and the overall progress of activities being undertaken under PICP.
The World Bank team reviewed the progress made across different components of the program and provided guidance on key actions required to ensure timely achievement of program objectives. The meeting concluded with a discussion on next steps and agreed actions to further accelerate progress towards meeting the program's objectives.

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📢 PMDFC is seeking qualified consulting firms for the development of a Behavior Change Communication (BCC) Strategy under the Punjab Inclusive Cities Program (PICP).
The initiative will support improved hygiene, sanitation, safe drinking water, and water conservation practices across 16 cities in Punjab.
For eligibility criteria, scope of work, and submission details, please refer to the advertisement or the PMDFC website.

https://pmdfc.punjab.gov.pk/tenders

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Eid is a celebration of faith, gratitude, and togetherness. May this joyous occasion bring peace, prosperity, and blessings to you and your loved ones. Eid Mubarak

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As we celebrate Eid, let us embrace the values of compassion, generosity, and solidarity. May this blessed occasion inspire hope and strengthen our collective efforts toward building better communities. Wishing everyone a joyful
"Eid Mubarak!”

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The International Finance Corporation (IFC) continued its ongoing engagement visit with key stakeholders in Punjab’s WATSAN service delivery sector.
An IFC delegation comprising Muhammad Bhatti, Investment Officer, Zain Fawzi, Investment Officer, and Syed Muhammad Shaharyar, Investment Analyst, visited the head office of the Punjab Municipal Development Fund Company (PMDFC) in Lahore. The team met with MD PMDFC Syed Zahid Aziz, GM ID, Mahmood Masood Tamana, and PPP Expert, Moeen Sheikh.
The meeting was also attended by representatives of the Public-Private Partnership Authority Punjab, including Muhammad Danish and Saba Hyat. Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration for the water supply and sanitation sector, and exploring opportunities for private sector participation in municipal infrastructure development.
Following the meeting at PMDFC, the delegation visited the Municipal Committee Kasur (Municipal Committee Kasur), where they held detailed discussions with Kashif Ali, CO MC Kasur, Talha Tahir, M*F, and other officials, and Kashif Ali, MD WASA Kasur. The agenda included key issues related to water supply and sanitation services, existing service delivery gaps, and infrastructure constraints being faced by the city. The delegates also visited the WASA Complaint Centre.

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A delegation comprising Mahmood Masood Tamana, GM ID, and Moeen Sheikh, PPP Expert from the Punjab Municipal Development Fund Company (PMDFC), along with Muhammad Bhatti, Zain Fawzi, Investment Officers, and Syed Muhammad Shaharyar, Investment Analyst of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), visited the Municipal Committee Chakwal today.

During the visit, the team met with the Managing Director of WASA Chakwal, the Administrator, the Chief Officer, and the Municipal Officer (WATSAN) of the MC Chakwal. The primary objective of the meeting was to formally introduce the IFC team and provide an overview of the background and scope of IFC’s engagement in the urban water and sanitation sector.

The discussions focused on key water supply and sanitation challenges being faced by Chakwal city. Participants reviewed existing service delivery issues, infrastructure constraints, and potential areas for improvement through technical assistance and possible participation models.
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A Project Progress Review Meeting for the project Construction and Establishment of 2Nos. Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) in Punjab was held at the PMDFC Head Office, Lahore. The meeting was chaired by Senior Program Officer (ID), Muazzam Jamil Malik. Project Manager Ahsan Bela presented the meeting agenda and delivered a detailed presentation on the overall progress of the project and pending issues. Other participants from PMDFC included Regional Program Coordinators (RPCs) Awais Yousaf (Faisalabad) and Azeem Qadeer (Multan), along with Sub-Engineers Burhan Sheikh and Hairis. Gouhar Jamal and Abu-Baker attended the meeting on behalf of the contractor. Naqqash Kabeer, the focal person for the project from Gujranwala Waste Management Company (GWMC), participated in the meeting via Zoom.

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