Budgets of 40 district councils frozen

RAWALPINDI:

The funds of all 40 district councils of the province including Rawalpindi District Council have been frozen which has also prevented them from presenting and preparing the district council budgets for the new financial year 2026-27.

Along with the cancellation of 286 development schemes of Rawalpindi District Council, 2,782 development schemes across the province have been cancelled in all district councils. Only the schemes which are in their final stages of completion will be carried forward. All other schemes' files have been closed. However, the new Tehsil Councils are expected to take a final decision regarding these development schemes.

Other measures under the budget freeze include moving all additional personnel of the district councils to the surplus pool. Approval has also been given to transfer a large number of employees and officers from the district council to the Pothohar Town Corporation.

The Deputy Commissioner has issued instructions to clear the dues of all employees of the Rawalpindi District Council by June 30. Senior employees have been given the option of early retirement.