RDA and MMP Signs MoU for Rawalpindi Ring Road Corridor – Northern City Side Development Strategy.
RAWALPINDI: On the directives of Secretary Housing, Urban Development & Public Health Engineering Department (HUD&PHE), Capt (Retd) Noorul Ameen Mengal, the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mott MacDonald Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd (MMP) to develop a comprehensive Land Use Plan and Corridor Development Strategy for the Rawalpindi Ring Road (RRR).
In this regard, a significant meeting was held at RDA, which was chaired by Addl. Director General RDA, Mansoor Ahmad Khan. The Chief Planner RDA, Muhammad Tahir Meo, Director Land Ghazanfer Ali Awan, Director Building Control, Samiuallah Niazi, Director MP&TE Atif Mahmood Chaudhry, other RDA officers and and representatives of MMP Pvt. Ltd attended the meeting.
The MoU was formally signed by the Chief Planner RDA and representatives of MMP Pvt. Ltd., marking a significant step toward the city’s sustainable and planned growth.
Spanning a 500 meter wide strip along a 38 km stretch of the RRR, this initiative represents Pakistan’s first cutting edge, corridor based urban development model. The strategy seeks to transform the corridor into a hub of sustainable, inclusive, and balanced development, focusing on residential, commercial, and institutional growth while alleviating chronic traffic congestion.
Emphasizing modern urban design and livability, the development envisions high-quality infrastructure and public services. By leveraging global best practices, the project will enhance connectivity, create economic opportunities, and significantly improve the quality of life for Rawalpindi’s citizens.
The Director General RDA, Kinza Murtaza stated that this landmark initiative will redefine Rawalpindi’s urban future. It aims to provide world-class facilities, reduce urban sprawl, and make the city more livable and sustainable for future generations.
The RDA-MMP collaboration signifies a proactive step toward positioning Rawalpindi as a benchmark for integrated urban planning and development across Pakistan.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
