Rawalpindi Ring Road to Receive Special Economic Zone Status

Rawalpindi Ring Road will be developed on the model of a Special Economic Zone, with intends to turn the 38-kilometre project into the economic gateway of northern Punjab.

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While a tax-free zone will additionally be established along the route, a proposal has been created to designate the ring road as a special economic zone.

For context, the land employ plan for Rawalpindi Ring Road was reviewed in a gathering chaired by Housing Secretary Noorul Amin Mengal. While the land employ planning consultant provided a detailed presentation on the proposed layout, rawalpindi Commissioner Salman Ghani briefed the session on the land apply plan. Construction Date Confirmed for Another Underpass in Islamabad.

According to the Housing Department spokesperson, light and heavy industrial zones will be established along the ring road. A green buffer zone will additionally be created through an urban forest between residential and commercial areas.

While separate zones have been proposed for IT, education, sports, food and other economic sectors, land will additionally be allocated for hospitals and health facilities.

Bus terminals and other essential urban facilities have additionally been planned for the project area.

Meanwhile, the spokesperson remarked the integrated land apply plan would support promote residential, commercial and agricultural activities. He continued that special zoning had been proposed to rise the economic importance of Rawalpindi Ring Road. Rawalpindi Gets New Parks.

According to the spokesperson, the designation of the special economic zone would be an significant step toward boosting economic activity in northern Punjab.

For context, the road is projected to be developed as a new centre for regional trade, industry and investment. A summary for approval of the land employ plan will be sent to the cabinet. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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