RAWALPINDI: Saif Anwar Jappa took charge as the director general of Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) on Thursday.

The Services and General Administration Department Punjab transferred Additional Commissioner (Coordination) Rawalpindi Saif Anwar Jappa and posted him as the DG RDA.

After taking charge, Mr Jappa directed the officers and officials to improve the performance of the RDA and play a constructive role in the development of Rawalpindi.

He said that the ongoing RDA operations should be accelerated against illegal and unauthorised commercial and residential construction activities, booking offices and encroachments.

Mr Jappa appreciated the services of former DG retired Captain Tahir Zafar Abbasi and said his services were commendable for the organisation.

Published in Dawn, August 19th, 2022

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