DC Rawalpindi orders swift feasibility reports for sports, library, beautification schemes

RAWALPINDI, Jul 27 (APP): Following the directives of Chief Minister Punjab, Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi Captain (Retd) Nadeem Nasir on Monday chaired a comprehensive review meeting on urban beautification, sports ground development, public libraries, and Sahulat Bazaars across the district.

During the session, Assistant Commissioners (AC) presented detailed briefings on proposed sites within their respective tehsils.

AC Saddar identified beautification locations in Sagri, Basali, Baga Sheikhan, and Panjgran.

AC Cantonment proposed establishing a sports ground at Mohri Ghazan. AC Taxila outlined plans for the rehabilitation and beautification of GT Road Taxila, and AC Gujar Khan briefed on sports grounds and public utilities along GT Road and Barki Bazaar.

Meanwhile, AC City presented a beautification plan for Murree Road, and AC Kahuta identified sites for sports grounds, a public library, and a Sahulat Bazaar.

Additionally, the Sports Department submitted a proposal to upgrade playgrounds across nine government schools into modern facilities through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.

Directing the allied  departments to expedite progress on provincial welfare initiatives including the Suthra Punjab programme,  the deputy commissioner instructed all assistant commissioners to submit detailed feasibility reports within two days to launch practical execution without delay.

He emphasized that close inter-departmental coordination remained vital to building a cleaner, greener, and better-equipped urban environment for citizens.

The meeting was attended by all Assistant Commissioners, the Chief Officer District Council, Secretary Regional Transport Authority (RTA), and representatives from the Sports Department, Sahulat Bazaar Authority, and other allied departments.