RCB greenlights poll advertisements

Candidates no longer need to get permission or pay panaflex fee for advertisement during election campaign

RAWALPINDI:

The Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) has granted permission to candidates participating in the national elections – slated for February 8, 2024 – to display advertising banners across the cantonment without the need for permits or charges.

This decision was announced during a meeting on Thursday, chaired by RCB President Brigadier Ahmad Nawaz. RCB Vice President Malik Muneer Ahmad, Cantonment Executive Officer Ali Irfan Rizvi and elected and nominated members of the board were also present.

The meeting emphasised the necessity of constructing underpasses at GPO Chowk and Qasim Market Chowk to ensure the smooth flow of traffic on Peshawar Road and Mall Road.

The participants of the meeting were informed that candidates no longer needed to get permission or pay a panaflex fee for advertisement during the election campaign on roads across the cantonment.

Additionally, a Rs1 billion ground-breaking project, aimed at modernising the electricity system in Saddar, Rawalpindi, is scheduled to be inaugurated by the MLC director general on January 18, 2024.

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The meeting also approved the construction of residential and commercial buildings in the cantonment, clarifying that proposed development schemes by elected members are subject to fund availability and will be executed when funds become available.

Discussions during the meeting included the ongoing Daducha Dam project, which aims to provide a sustainable water supply to the cantonment area, meeting the growing needs of residents. Modifications for the completed Amar Shaheed Chowk project were announced to enhance traffic flow, and progress on the Rawalpindi Ring Road was discussed, with expectations that its completion would alleviate traffic congestion in the cantonment area, leading to a more efficient traffic system.

The RCB president expressed his commitment to providing essential amenities to the Cantt residents. He highlighted his vision for creating a clean and green environment while ensuring the financial stability of the cantt board.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 13^th, 2024.