RAWALPINDI: Special Assistant to the Punjab chief minister, Shoaib Mirza, visited a Sahulat Bazaar in Chak Beli Khan, as well as a public park and a fish pond in Mauza Basali, which were established by the district administration under the model villages project.
During the visit, Shoaib Mirza was briefed on the provision of basic urban amenities to the public in rural areas, ongoing development initiatives, and various public welfare projects.
Speaking on the occasion, he stated that the Punjab government was striving to provide a clean environment, recreational spaces, clean water, improved infrastructure, and other essential amenities in villages through the establishment of model villages.
Deputy Commissioner Nadeem Nasir explained that the Rawalpindi district administration is working on various welfare and development projects aimed at improving the standard of living for the rural population.
The establishment of the public park and fish pond in Basali is a specific initiative in this regard, designed to provide a healthy recreational environment for rural residents while simultaneously enhancing the area’s aesthetics and environment.
He further added that the district administration is utilising all available resources to complete development projects and improve existing facilities in rural areas – keeping the needs of the public in mind – so that residents of these villages can access quality urban amenities right at their doorsteps.
In line with the vision of Chief Minister Punjab regarding beautification, Basali Village, located in tehsil Saddar, District Rawalpindi, is being completely transformed into a unique model
village through an integrated development initiative undertaken by the district administration.
Assistant Commissioner Saddar Akhter Malik said that multiple community-focused development projects are being executed at one location, bringing essential public facilities, recreational spaces, and improved civic infrastructure together.
He said that key projects are underway: the revamp of the Govt Primary School and the Public Park is established, first ever community fish pond is completed where people will enjoy by catching fish (8,000 fish have been released in the pond), the big water filtration plant has been made fully functional, Janazgah – completed, mosque – rehabilitation done, signage and numbering of every street has been done.
Published in Dawn, November 15th, 2026
