RAWALPINDI: A facilitation desk to address the business community’s concerns and facilitate business operations has been inaugurated in the offices of Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI).
Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi retired Capt Nadeem Nasir inaugurated the desk.
RCCI President Nosherwan Khalil Khan, Senior Vice President Waseem Aslam, Vice President Ikram Abbasi, former presidents and members of the executive committee were present on the occasion.
Speaking to the business community, Mr Nasir said sustainable economic growth was essential for national development and described the business community as the backbone of the economy. He said businesses should be able to operate freely in a conducive environment.
Representative of DC office will be available to address business-related issues and complaints, says deputy commissioner
He said a representative of the deputy commissioner’s office would be available at the facilitation desk to address business-related issues and complaints promptly.
He assured the business community that genuine concerns would be resolved on a priority basis and that business representatives could also contact him directly in urgent matters.
The deputy commissioner said the Punjab government was keen to promote industrial and commercial activities in Rawalpindi, adding that the establishment of an industrial zone along the Rawalpindi Ring Road was among the government’s priorities. He reaffirmed the district administration’s commitment to facilitating businesses, promoting industrial development and encouraging investment.
The RCCI president appreciated the district administration’s initiatives to facilitate the business community. He particularly welcomed the proposed resolution of NOC-related matters within three days through the facilitation desk and the decision that no business would be sealed without proper authorisation.
He also called for extending business hours under the smart lockdown policy and introducing uniform business timings. He stressed the need to rationalise the DC rates and reduce them in areas where they were excessively high.
He also urged the authorities to accelerate progress on economic zones along the Ring Road and initiate construction of the link road to the Rawat Industrial Estate to ensure the smooth functioning and growth of industrial activities.
Other speakers said the new facilitation desk would provide greater convenience to the business community. They expressed the hope that other government departments would also establish help desks at the chamber to ensure coordinated and efficient service delivery.
Published in Dawn, October 20th, 2026
