A high-level meeting was convened at the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) headquarters on Thursday to assess the advancement of several ongoing city projects and tackle pressing urban development matters. The session proved crucial for evaluating strategies and pinpointing methods to enhance the efficiency of public service delivery.
Leadership Emphasizes Timely Completion
Commissioner Rawalpindi Engineer Aamir Khattak presided over the gathering, commending the RDA's diligent work on multiple fronts. He underscored the critical need for finishing projects on schedule, particularly those affecting the daily lives of Rawalpindi's citizens. Khattak warned that unnecessary delays not only disrupt essential services but also obstruct the city's broader, long-term planning objectives.
Detailed Project Reviews and Modernization Drive
Director General RDA Kinza Murtaza delivered a comprehensive briefing, outlining the current status, encountered hurdles, and proposed changes for the authority's initiatives. Key projects under scrutiny included the proposed modification of the bike lane on Old Airport Road and the construction of residential houses for RDA officers. DG Murtaza reaffirmed RDA's dedication to employing modern planning techniques, boosting transparency, and maintaining superior quality standards in all its undertakings.
She placed special emphasis on the significance of digital systems like the e-Biz Portal and the e-FOAS system, highlighting their role in refining governance and simplifying public access to services.
City Beautification and Interdepartmental Coordination
DG Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) Ahmed Hassan Ranjha also presented an overview of his department's activities. His briefing covered various beautification and landscaping projects, greenbelt development, and ongoing maintenance operations designed to uplift Rawalpindi's visual appeal and environment.
The meeting saw participation from senior officers of both RDA and PHA, including:
- Director Engineering RDA, Muhammad Anwar Baran
- Chief Planner RDA, Muhammad Tahir Meo
- Director Administration RDA, Iftikhar Ali
- Director Finance RDA, Shahid Yaqoob
- Director MP&TE RDA, Atif Ch
All attendees pledged to foster stronger coordination between departments, ensure efficient project implementation, and continuously improve civic services for the progressive development of Rawalpindi.
