Rawalpindi: A delegation of Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) led by President Mouhammad Nasir Mirza called on Commissioner Rawalpindi Gulzar Hussain Shah here on Thursday. The delegation included Senior Vice President Osman Ashraf and Vice President Shahraiz A Malik.

Talking to the delegation, Commissioner Rawalpindi Gulzar Hussain said that the business community and private sector is an important pillar of the country’s economy. Under the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan, work on the city’s master plan is underway aiming to encourage vertical as opposed to horizontal urban growth in order to conserve green space. He said that as per the instructions of the Punjab chief minister, work has been started on the fresh alignment of Rawalpindi Ring Road. Necessary amendments are being introduced in the Land Acquisition Act to ensure timely completion of development projects, he added. The city of Rawalpindi has become densely populated. Under the REIT model, we can solve parking, hospital and industry problems by developing high-rise buildings. This model is successful in developed countries. Information regarding the master plan, proposed Rawal Expressway and industrial zones will be shared with the Rawalpindi Chamber and suggestions will be sought.

He said that the government is making every effort to keep the wheel of industry running fast and the business community, especially the industrialists, to face less interference from government agencies. He said he would soon visit the chamber and meet with the business community.

Talking to Commissioner Rawalpindi, President RCCI Nasir Mirza said that the Chamber has always worked actively with the Commissioner’s Office for the development projects of the city. The Ring Road project is important to be completed immediately without any further delay. The Rawalpindi Chamber will extend all kinds of assistance and cooperation. He also gave a briefing to the Commissioner on the ongoing programs of the Chamber. He said that the chamber has always demanded that the chamber and the business community be taken on board for the development projects of the city. The link road of Rawat Industrial Estate, Parking Plaza, By-Laws, IT Park were also discussed in detail.