Rawalpindi: The Punjab government recently announced its decision to include the Rawalpindi District in the second phase of the Punjab Intermediate Cities Improvement Investment Programme (PICIIP) — according to news sources.
PICIIP is an Asian Development Bank (ADB) initiative that has been launched in Sialkot and Sahiwal, and is currently in its first phase of development. The second phase of the project is set to be launched in the Rawalpindi, Bahawalpur, Sargodha, Multan, Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan and Muzaffargarh districts.
The PICIIP is aimed at enhancing the quality of life in these selected cities, and is being launched with an estimated budget of PKR 27 billion.
Rawalpindi Commissioner Captain
(retired) Mohammad Mehmood chaired a meeting that was organized to discuss the
scope of the project. He took the opportunity to say that the aim of the
programme was to address urban development challenges in the cities. These
challenges include city integrated planning, improved urban service delivery
through an upgraded institutional framework, improved infrastructure, and
streamlined business processes.
The meeting was informed that the
provincial government was looking to introduce upgraded and sustainable
infrastructure and connectivity; as well as to promote economic growth and
boost productivity for the harmonious growth and enrichment of the citizens’ lives.
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