RAWALPINDI, Jul 18 (APP):Commissioner Rawalpindi Division, Salman Ghani on Saturday chaired a meeting to review the progress of ongoing development and beautification projects across the division, directing all departments to ensure timely completion of schemes without compromising on quality. The meeting was attended by Additional Commissioner (Coordination) Zenia Humayun, Director Development Syed Nazarat Ali Shah, Chief Executive Officer of the Municipal Corporation Rawalpindi, the Superintending Engineer (Highways), representatives of NESPAK …
Commissioner Rawalpindi orders fast-track completion of development projects
RAWALPINDI, Jul 18 (APP):Commissioner Rawalpindi Division, Salman Ghani on Saturday chaired a meeting to review the progress of ongoing development and beautification projects across the division, directing all departments to ensure timely completion of schemes without compromising on quality.
The meeting was attended by Additional Commissioner (Coordination) Zenia Humayun, Director Development Syed Nazarat Ali Shah, Chief Executive Officer of the Municipal Corporation Rawalpindi, the Superintending Engineer (Highways), representatives of NESPAK and heads of other relevant departments.
Officials presented a detailed briefing on the implementation status of development schemes in various districts of Rawalpindi Division, highlighting progress, challenges and measures being taken to complete the projects within the stipulated timelines. The meeting also conducted a comprehensive review of the ongoing Commercial Market Beautification Project.
Expressing satisfaction over the pace of work while stressing the need for greater efficiency, Commissioner Salman Ghani directed the departments concerned to complete the Commercial Market Beautification Project within the next 20 days under all circumstances. He instructed that all remaining works be completed within the prescribed timeframe while ensuring the highest standards of quality.
The commissioner ordered the departments to expedite the installation and rehabilitation of fountains, façade improvement of commercial buildings, comprehensive upgradation of the sewerage network, installation of paver (Tuff) tiles and construction of utility ducts. He said these measures would help transform the area into a modern, aesthetically appealing and well-equipped commercial hub for residents and visitors alike.
He also directed that modern public executive washrooms be made operational in the Commercial Market to facilitate shoppers and visitors. The facility will include five washrooms each for men and women. He emphasized that cleanliness, regular maintenance, accessibility for persons with disabilities and a sustainable operational management system must be ensured as essential components of the project.
During the meeting, officials informed the commissioner that the construction and revamping of the Integrated Record Preservation and Public Access Management System at the Divisional Headquarters, Rawalpindi, had also been approved.
Under the project, a modern two-storey building will be constructed, featuring a fully digital, state-of-the-art record management facility designed to ensure the secure, organised and efficient preservation of official records while improving public access to services.
Reiterating the government’s commitment to timely development, Salman Ghani directed all departments to complete every project strictly in accordance with the approved timelines, warning that unnecessary delays would not be tolerated under any circumstances.
“There will be no compromise on the quality, transparency or pace of development works,” he said, adding that public resources must be utilized efficiently and responsibly. He further instructed that any technical or administrative bottlenecks affecting ongoing projects should be referred immediately to the relevant forums for prompt resolution to ensure uninterrupted execution of development schemes and enable the public to benefit from them at the earliest.
