Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Thursday announced that Raiwind would be given tehsil status. The chief minister made this announcement at his tent office, while addressing a large number of citizens of Raiwind as well as office-bearers and workers of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz.
He said that this announcement will lead to availability of resources and development to Raiwind. Speaking on Ramadan Bazaar of Raiwind, Shahbaz said that it would be completed by Eid and would be inaugurated by him. He ordered the closure of illegal markets operating in the area. Upon hearing repeated complaints, the chief minister directed the irrigation secretary to take effective steps to put an end to water theft. The chief minister also directed Lahore commissioner to acquire land for a graveyard and to construct a boundary wall to protect the old graveyard. He also ordered construction of sports and cricket grounds to promote sports in the area. Addressing several complaints, Shahbaz ordered shifting of bus stands outside Raiwind and said that traffic system in the Raiwind city should be streamlined.
