Strategic allocations prioritise Rawalpindi Ring Road, Nullah Leh, and sustainable infrastructure projects
Rawalpindi: The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has finalized its annual budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, setting the outlay at PKR 3,953 million. The Finance Sub-Committee, chaired by RDA Director General Kinza Murtaza, reviewed and approved the estimates before submitting them to the Government of Punjab for final approval.
The budget preparation involved representatives from the Finance Department, the Planning & Development (P&D) Department, and the Housing, Urban Development & Public Health Engineering (HUD&PHE) Department. Officials emphasized the need to align financial planning with Rawalpindi’s long-term urban and infrastructure needs.
In addition to the annual budget, PKR 8,808 million has been earmarked for ongoing and new development schemes, marking a strong push toward sustainable growth. Key initiatives include the Rawalpindi Ring Road (R3 Project) with an allocation of PKR 32,997.054 million, the Nullah Leh Project worth PKR 1,000 million, and Ring Road Phase II feasibility and design works, also allocated PKR 1,000 million.
DG RDA Kinza Murtaza highlighted that the proposed financial plan reflects the authority’s commitment to boosting infrastructure and ensuring sustainable development, positioning Rawalpindi as a modern, livable city for the future.