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| minister1_name = [[Sohaib Ahmad Malik]]
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| minister1_pfo = Minister of Communication and Works, Punjab
| chief1_name = Lt. Retd. Sohail Ashraf, PAS
| chief1_name = Lt. Retd. Sohail Ashraf, [[Pakistan Administrative Service|PAS]]
| chief1_position = Secretary
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| child5_agency = Architecture Department
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The '''Communication and Works Department''' is a [[Ministry (government department)|department]] of the [[Government of Punjab, Pakistan]]. It is responsible for the planning, execution, maintenance, and repair of infrastructure projects in the province, including bridges, public buildings, and roads.<ref name="RTI">{{cite web|url=https://www.punjab.gov.pk/system/files/C%26W%20-%20Right%20to%20Information%20%28RTI%29.pdf|title=C&W Right to Information|last=|first=|date=|website=Government of the Punjab|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231106045443/https://www.punjab.gov.pk/system/files/C%26W%20-%20Right%20to%20Information%20%28RTI%29.pdf|archive-date=6 November 2023|access-date=6 November 2023}}</ref><ref name="CWPB">{{cite web|url=https://www.punjab.gov.pk/communication_works|title=C&W Government of the Punjab|last=|first=|date=|website=Government of the Punjab|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231106050115/https://www.punjab.gov.pk/communication_works|archive-date=6 November 2023|access-date=6 November 2023}}</ref>

'''Communication and Works Department''' is a [[Ministry (government department)|department]] of [[Government of Punjab, Pakistan]]. This department is responsible for the planning, execution, maintenance, and repair of infrastructure projects in the province, including bridges, public buildings, and roads.<ref name="RTI">{{cite web|url=https://www.punjab.gov.pk/system/files/C%26W%20-%20Right%20to%20Information%20%28RTI%29.pdf|title=C&W Right to Information|last=|first=|date=|website=Government of the Punjab|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231106045443/https://www.punjab.gov.pk/system/files/C%26W%20-%20Right%20to%20Information%20%28RTI%29.pdf|archive-date=6 November 2023|access-date=6 November 2023}}</ref><ref name="CWPB">{{cite web|url=https://www.punjab.gov.pk/communication_works|title=C&W Government of the Punjab|last=|first=|date=|website=Government of the Punjab|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231106050115/https://www.punjab.gov.pk/communication_works|archive-date=6 November 2023|access-date=6 November 2023}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==


In 1849, a military board was established in the subcontinent to oversee public works in the region. By 1854, all public engineering works had been consolidated under a single department, and Public Works Departments were established in all provinces, falling under one central authority. To address the growing demand for public works, three branches were created in 1866: military works, civil works, and railways. In 1869, administrative changes were implemented, leading to the establishment of a separate Buildings and Roads (B&R) branch. This branch further expanded in 1914 with the creation of the position of a consulting architect. Upon Pakistan's [[Independence Day (Pakistan)|independence]] in 1947, the B&R branch was placed under the control of a single chief engineer and secretary to government, tasked with managing all matters pertaining to communications, buildings, sanitation, water works, and the electrification of government buildings. In May 1962, this system underwent a transformation, resulting in the formation of the C&W Department of the [[West Pakistan|Government of West Pakistan]]. The B&R and town planning departments were placed under its administrative control.<ref name="CWH">{{cite web|url=https://www.punjab.gov.pk/communication_works_history|title=History of C&W Government of the Punjab|last=|first=|date=|website=Government of the Punjab|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231106051500/https://www.punjab.gov.pk/communication_works_history|archive-date=6 November 2023|access-date=6 November 2023}}</ref>
In 1849, a military board was established in the subcontinent to oversee public works in the region. By 1854, all public engineering works had been consolidated under a single department, and Public Works Departments were established in all provinces, falling under one central authority. To address the growing demand for public works, three branches were created in 1866: military works, civil works, and railways. In 1869, administrative changes were implemented, leading to the establishment of a separate Buildings and Roads (B&R) branch. This branch further expanded in 1914 with the creation of the position of a consulting architect. Upon Pakistan's [[Independence Day (Pakistan)|independence]] in 1947, the B&R branch was placed under the control of a single chief engineer and secretary to government, tasked with managing all matters pertaining to communications, buildings, sanitation, water works, and the electrification of government buildings. In May 1962, this system underwent a transformation, resulting in the formation of the C&W Department of the [[West Pakistan|Government of West Pakistan]]. The B&R and town planning departments were placed under its administrative control.<ref name="CWH">{{cite web|url=https://www.punjab.gov.pk/communication_works_history|title=History of C&W Government of the Punjab|last=|first=|date=|website=Government of the Punjab|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231106051500/https://www.punjab.gov.pk/communication_works_history|archive-date=6 November 2023|access-date=6 November 2023}}</ref><ref name="History">{{cite web|url=https://cnw.punjab.gov.pk/history-cnw|title=The Public Works Department"|last=Nath|first=Nivedita|website=Communication and Works Department, Government of the Punjab|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=14 June 2023}}</ref>


== Structure ==
== Structure ==
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=== Research and Design Department ===
=== Research and Design Department ===


R&D Department is also headed by a chief engineer and it is sub-divided mainly into three branches: Road Research & Material Testing Institute (RR&MTI), Building Research Station, and Road Asset Management System.{{r|RTI}} RR&MTI is responsible for providing technical support to the department such as design of pavement, analysis and testing of road construction materials, evaluation of existing roads, and provide solution to various problems faced field formations.<ref name="RRMTI">{{cite web|url=https://punjab.gov.pk/communication_works_highways_department_institute|title=Road Research and Material Testing Institute|last=|first=|date=|website=Government of the Punjab|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231106053514/https://punjab.gov.pk/communication_works_highways_department_institute|archive-date=6 November 2023|access-date=6 November 2023}}</ref> Building Research Station has been established to provide technical support to field formations regarding testing of building materials and carrying out soil analysis for design of foundations of public buildings.{{r|CWH}} Road Asset Management System is responsible for management and maintenance of road infrastrcture assets in the province.<ref name="RAMS">{{cite web|url=https://pitb.gov.pk/node/9220|title=PITB, C&W HOLD MEETING REGARDING RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM|last=|first=|date=|website=PITB|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=6 November 2023}}</ref>
R&D Department is also headed by a chief engineer and it is sub-divided mainly into three branches: Road Research & Material Testing Institute (RR&MTI), Building Research Station, and Road Asset Management System.{{r|RTI}} RR&MTI is responsible for providing technical support to the department such as design of pavement, analysis and testing of road construction materials, evaluation of existing roads, and provide solution to various problems faced field formations.<ref name="RRMTI">{{cite web|url=https://punjab.gov.pk/communication_works_highways_department_institute|title=Road Research and Material Testing Institute|last=|first=|date=|website=Government of the Punjab|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231106053514/https://punjab.gov.pk/communication_works_highways_department_institute|archive-date=6 November 2023|access-date=6 November 2023}}</ref> Building Research Station has been established to provide technical support to field formations regarding testing of building materials and carrying out soil analysis for design of foundations of public buildings.{{r|CWH}} Road Asset Management System is responsible for management and maintenance of road infrastructure assets in the province.<ref name="RAMS">{{cite web|url=https://pitb.gov.pk/node/9220|title=PITB, C&W HOLD MEETING REGARDING RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM|last=|first=|date=|website=PITB|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=6 November 2023}}</ref>


=== Planning and Design Department ===
=== Planning and Design Department ===
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=== Monitoring and Evaluation Department ===
=== Monitoring and Evaluation Department ===


This department was established in 2021 in placed of Punjab Buildings Department (Maintenance and Repair) when restructuring of the C&W Department was done.<ref name="RS-1">[https://tribune.com.pk/story/2304294/cw-in-line-for-restructuring C&W in line for restructuring, The Express Tribune, 9 June, 2021]</ref> It's also headed by a chief engineer.{{r|RTI}} This department is responsible for technical inspection of the development projects and provides assistance to the government of the Punjab.<ref name="RS-2">[https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/831661-communication-and-works-dept-restructuring-summary-sent-to-cm-for-approval Summary sent to CM for approval, The News International, 7 May, 2021]</ref>
This department was established in 2021 in place of Punjab Buildings Department (Maintenance and Repair) when restructuring of the C&W Department was done.<ref name="RS-1">[https://tribune.com.pk/story/2304294/cw-in-line-for-restructuring C&W in line for restructuring, The Express Tribune, 9 June, 2021]</ref> It's also headed by a chief engineer.{{r|RTI}} This department is responsible for technical inspection of the development projects and provides assistance to the government of the Punjab.<ref name="RS-2">[https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/831661-communication-and-works-dept-restructuring-summary-sent-to-cm-for-approval Summary sent to CM for approval, The News International, 7 May, 2021]</ref>


=== Special Initiatives Department ===
=== Special Initiatives Department ===
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=== Architecture Department ===
=== Architecture Department ===


This department is responsible to oversee the design of architectural drawings and elevations of the public buildings. It provides architectural services to provincial departments.<ref name="ArchDep">{{cite web|url=https://www.punjab.gov.pk/communication_works_architecture_department|title=Architecture Department Punjab|last=|first=|date=|website=Government of the Punjab|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231106060638/https://www.punjab.gov.pk/communication_works_architecture_department|archive-date=6 November, 2023|access-date=6 November 2023}}</ref> It is headed by chief architect who is a grade-20 officer.{{r|RTI}}
This department is responsible to oversee the design of architectural drawings and elevations of the public buildings. It provides architectural services to provincial departments.<ref name="ArchDep">{{cite web|url=https://www.punjab.gov.pk/communication_works_architecture_department|title=Architecture Department Punjab|last=|first=|date=|website=Government of the Punjab|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231106060638/https://www.punjab.gov.pk/communication_works_architecture_department|archive-date=6 November 2023|access-date=6 November 2023}}</ref> It is headed by chief architect who is a grade-20 officer.{{r|RTI}}


=== Punjab Ring Road Authority ===
=== Punjab Ring Road Authority ===


This department is responsible to plan, design, develop, manage, and provincial ring roads. It is headed by chairperson.{{r|RTI}}
This department is responsible to plan, design, develop, manage, and provincial ring roads. It is headed by chairperson.{{r|RTI}}

== List of secretaries ==

Secretary, usually a civil servant from Provincial Management Service (PMS) Punjab or [[Pakistan Administrative Service]], is administrative head of the department.<br> List of secretaries is as follows:<ref name="Secr">{{cite web|url=https://cnw.punjab.gov.pk/our-secretaries|title=List of Secretaries C&W Punjab|last=|first=|date=|website=C&W Department Punjab|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2024-06-30}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|+ <big>List of secretaries</big>
!Name
!Tenure
|-
| Brigadier Shadab Ali Khan
| 22-10-1998 to 10-02-2003
|-
| Sibtain Fazal-e-Halim
| 10-02-2003 to 09-05-2005
|-
| Ahmad Yar Khan
| 09-05-2005 to 08-02-2007
|-
| Muhammad Ahsan Raja
| 08-02-2007 to 10-04-2008
|-
| Sikandar Sultan Raja
| 11-04-2008 to 14-11-2008
|-
| [[Fawad Hasan Fawad]]
| 14-11-2008 to 26-02-2009
|-
| Capt. (Retd.) Arif Nadeem
| 13-03-2009 to 31-03-2009
|-
| [[Fawad Hasan Fawad]]
| 31-03-2009 to 18-07-2009
|-
| Waseem Mukhtar Ch. (Addl. Charge)
| 18-07-2009 to 16-02-2010
|-
| [[Azam Suleman Khan]]
| 16-02-2010 to 08-04-2013
|-
| Muhammad Abid Javed
| 19-04-2013 to11-06-2013
|-
| [[Azam Suleman Khan]]
| 11-06-2013 to 25-06-2013
|-
| Khayyam Qaiser
| 04-07-2013 to 19-07-2013
|-
| Muhammad Mushtaq Ahmad
| 12-08-2013 to 21-06-2018
|-
| Mohammad Sheheryar Sultan
| 21-06-2018 to 16-09-2019
|-
| Tahir Khurshid
| 16-09-2019 to 29-11-2019
|-
| Capt. (Retd.) Asad Ullah Khan
| 29-11-2019 to 18-05-2022
|-
| Mujahid Sherdil
| 18-05-2022 to 22-12-2022
|-
| Ahmed Mustajab Karamat
| 23-12-2022 to 12-01-2023
|-
| Muhammad Asif Balal Lodhi
| 12-01-2023 to 25-01-2023
|-
| Humera Ikram (Addl. Charge)
| 25-01-2023 to 06-02-2023
|-
| Lt. (Retd.) Sohail Ashraf
| 06-02-2023 – Till Date
|}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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[[Category:Transport in Punjab, Pakistan]]
[[Category:Transport in Punjab, Pakistan]]
[[Category:Departments of Government of Punjab, Pakistan]]
[[Category:Departments of Government of Punjab, Pakistan]]


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Latest revision as of 08:47, 28 September 2024

Communication and Works Department
محکمہ مواصلات و تعمیرات
Department overview
FormedMay 1962
HeadquartersLahore
MottoConstruction and Development
Minister responsible
Department executive
  • Lt. Retd. Sohail Ashraf, PAS, Secretary
Child agencies
  • Punjab Buildings Department
  • Punjab Highways Department
  • Special Initiatives Department
  • Monitoring and Evaluation Department
  • Architecture Department
  • Planning and Design Department
  • Research and Design Department
  • Punjab Ring Road Authority
Websitehttps://cnw.punjab.gov.pk/

The Communication and Works Department is a department of the Government of Punjab, Pakistan. It is responsible for the planning, execution, maintenance, and repair of infrastructure projects in the province, including bridges, public buildings, and roads.[1][2]

History

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In 1849, a military board was established in the subcontinent to oversee public works in the region. By 1854, all public engineering works had been consolidated under a single department, and Public Works Departments were established in all provinces, falling under one central authority. To address the growing demand for public works, three branches were created in 1866: military works, civil works, and railways. In 1869, administrative changes were implemented, leading to the establishment of a separate Buildings and Roads (B&R) branch. This branch further expanded in 1914 with the creation of the position of a consulting architect. Upon Pakistan's independence in 1947, the B&R branch was placed under the control of a single chief engineer and secretary to government, tasked with managing all matters pertaining to communications, buildings, sanitation, water works, and the electrification of government buildings. In May 1962, this system underwent a transformation, resulting in the formation of the C&W Department of the Government of West Pakistan. The B&R and town planning departments were placed under its administrative control.[3][4]

Structure

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The department is divided into various sub-departments, including buildings, highways, special initiatives, monitoring and evaluation, research and design, planning and design, architecture, and the Punjab Ring Road Authority.[1]

Highways Department

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The Punjab Highways Department is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of provincial roads and bridges. It is divided into three zones: North, South, and Central. Each zone is headed by a Chief Engineer, who is a grade-20 officer from the engineering branch of the department.[1]

Buildings Department

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The Punjab Buildings Department is responsible for the execution, maintenance, and repair of public buildings in the province. Same as Punjab Highways Department, it is also divided into three zones: North, South, and Central. Each zone is headed by a Chief Engineer, who is a grade-20 officer from the engineering branch of the department.[1]

Research and Design Department

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R&D Department is also headed by a chief engineer and it is sub-divided mainly into three branches: Road Research & Material Testing Institute (RR&MTI), Building Research Station, and Road Asset Management System.[1] RR&MTI is responsible for providing technical support to the department such as design of pavement, analysis and testing of road construction materials, evaluation of existing roads, and provide solution to various problems faced field formations.[5] Building Research Station has been established to provide technical support to field formations regarding testing of building materials and carrying out soil analysis for design of foundations of public buildings.[3] Road Asset Management System is responsible for management and maintenance of road infrastructure assets in the province.[6]

Planning and Design Department

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This department is also headed by a chief engineer. The department is divided into three branches: buildings design, highways design, and bridge directorate. Buildings and highways design branches are responsible for planning, and structural analysis and design of public sector buildings and pavements respectively. Bridge directorate is responsible for structural analysis and design of new bridges in the province.[1]

Monitoring and Evaluation Department

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This department was established in 2021 in place of Punjab Buildings Department (Maintenance and Repair) when restructuring of the C&W Department was done.[7] It's also headed by a chief engineer.[1] This department is responsible for technical inspection of the development projects and provides assistance to the government of the Punjab.[8]

Special Initiatives Department

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This was the second department, along with M&E Department, which was established in 2021 during restructuring. It was established in place of Punjab Highways Department (Maintenance and Repair).[7][8] It's also headed by a chief engineer.[1] The department is responsible for providing modern engineering solutions for the public sector. Its function is to plan, design, build, and maintain infrastructure projects in the province using the best international practices to meet future development needs. It is also responsible for looking after the projects' execution which are being constructed in Public Private Partnership mode.[1][8]

Architecture Department

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This department is responsible to oversee the design of architectural drawings and elevations of the public buildings. It provides architectural services to provincial departments.[9] It is headed by chief architect who is a grade-20 officer.[1]

Punjab Ring Road Authority

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This department is responsible to plan, design, develop, manage, and provincial ring roads. It is headed by chairperson.[1]

List of secretaries

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Secretary, usually a civil servant from Provincial Management Service (PMS) Punjab or Pakistan Administrative Service, is administrative head of the department.
List of secretaries is as follows:[10]

List of secretaries
Name Tenure
Brigadier Shadab Ali Khan 22-10-1998 to 10-02-2003
Sibtain Fazal-e-Halim 10-02-2003 to 09-05-2005
Ahmad Yar Khan 09-05-2005 to 08-02-2007
Muhammad Ahsan Raja 08-02-2007 to 10-04-2008
Sikandar Sultan Raja 11-04-2008 to 14-11-2008
Fawad Hasan Fawad 14-11-2008 to 26-02-2009
Capt. (Retd.) Arif Nadeem 13-03-2009 to 31-03-2009
Fawad Hasan Fawad 31-03-2009 to 18-07-2009
Waseem Mukhtar Ch. (Addl. Charge) 18-07-2009 to 16-02-2010
Azam Suleman Khan 16-02-2010 to 08-04-2013
Muhammad Abid Javed 19-04-2013 to11-06-2013
Azam Suleman Khan 11-06-2013 to 25-06-2013
Khayyam Qaiser 04-07-2013 to 19-07-2013
Muhammad Mushtaq Ahmad 12-08-2013 to 21-06-2018
Mohammad Sheheryar Sultan 21-06-2018 to 16-09-2019
Tahir Khurshid 16-09-2019 to 29-11-2019
Capt. (Retd.) Asad Ullah Khan 29-11-2019 to 18-05-2022
Mujahid Sherdil 18-05-2022 to 22-12-2022
Ahmed Mustajab Karamat 23-12-2022 to 12-01-2023
Muhammad Asif Balal Lodhi 12-01-2023 to 25-01-2023
Humera Ikram (Addl. Charge) 25-01-2023 to 06-02-2023
Lt. (Retd.) Sohail Ashraf 06-02-2023 – Till Date

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "C&W Right to Information" (PDF). Government of the Punjab. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 November 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  2. ^ "C&W Government of the Punjab". Government of the Punjab. Archived from the original on 6 November 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  3. ^ a b "History of C&W Government of the Punjab". Government of the Punjab. Archived from the original on 6 November 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  4. ^ Nath, Nivedita. "The Public Works Department"". Communication and Works Department, Government of the Punjab. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Road Research and Material Testing Institute". Government of the Punjab. Archived from the original on 6 November 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  6. ^ "PITB, C&W HOLD MEETING REGARDING RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM". PITB. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  7. ^ a b C&W in line for restructuring, The Express Tribune, 9 June, 2021
  8. ^ a b c Summary sent to CM for approval, The News International, 7 May, 2021
  9. ^ "Architecture Department Punjab". Government of the Punjab. Archived from the original on 6 November 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  10. ^ "List of Secretaries C&W Punjab". C&W Department Punjab. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
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