Islamabad, Oct 18: RCCI Engages with DC on Rawalpindi Ring Road Progress and Civic Issues, Collaborative Efforts for Urban Development. Usman Shaukat, the president of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), met with Dr. Hassan Waqar Cheema, the deputy commissioner, to talk about the status of important projects and city-wide civic concerns. The information cited below is taken from October 17 articles.
According to specifics, the meeting’s main subjects were the development of the local business zones and the current Ring Road project. The group urged for quicker building and went into detail about the possible advantages these zones could have for Rawalpindi’s economy. In a good response, Deputy Commissioner Cheema stated that the Ring Road project is expected to be finished by June 2025.
Additionally, he declared the creation of a Central Business District (CBD), which is anticipated to boost local business. Dr. Cheema accepted the Chamber’s recommendations on economic zones, acknowledging their critical function in promoting regional trade and enhancing infrastructure.
President Usman Shaukat announced plans for a special awareness campaign aimed at the business community during the meeting, reinforcing RCCI’s commitment to supporting the Dengue Prevention Campaign.
He did, however, express concern about the strict anti-dengue laws, which include closing commercial districts and bringing formal complaints against entrepreneurs. Shaukat argued for a more balanced approach, stressing that such actions could cause needless anxiety and make running a business more difficult.
The delegation also addressed urgent problems with parking and encroachments in important business districts like Raja Bazaar, Tench Bhatta, Sadar Cantt, and Commercial Market. Shaukat emphasized the pressing necessity for an all-encompassing plan to deal with these issues, which are preventing corporate operations at the moment. Deputy Commissioner Cheema responded by promising that the administration would give careful thought to the Chamber’s recommendations and seek out long-term fixes.
A mutual commitment to promoting continued cooperation between the RCCI and local government to address public concerns and advance projects that support a business-friendly environment in Rawalpindi was made at the end of the meeting.
