RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) announced that more than 70% of the Rawalpindi Ring Road (RRR) project has been completed. The project aims to develop economic zones and improve traffic flow in the twin cities.
According to a newspaper report, the RRR will include logistics and education centres, a health city, dry port, business hubs, industrial zones, transport terminals, wholesale markets, recreational parks, and residential communities along both sides of the road.
A special meeting on the Ring Road Economic Zones was held at the RDA, chaired by Director General Kinza Murtaza. She said the project would not only reduce traffic congestion in Rawalpindi and Islamabad but also provide a cleaner and safer environment for residents.
Kinza Murtaza added that the project would boost the local economy, create jobs, and improve civic services. She assured that construction work would be completed as soon as possible.
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OIC Senior Adviser Prof. Dr. Shahid Mahmood called the project a long-awaited step for the region. He said it would play a key role in the growth of south-western Rawalpindi. He suggested that Special Economic Zones (SEZs) be planned with modern urban designs, green building codes, and strict action against illegal encroachments.
Dr. Mahmood also stressed the need to involve the private sector to overcome Pakistan’s economic challenges. He assured that investors in the RRR Economic Zones would receive full support and facilities.
Former ambassador Naghmana Hashmi said the project would improve economic connections and transport efficiency between the twin cities.
The meeting was attended by Additional DG RDA Mansoor Ahmed Khan, Chief Planner, Director MP&TE, Director Building Control, Director Engineering, and other senior officials.
