RAWALPINDI: A trade delegation led by President Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) held a meeting with Chief Executive Officer Cantonment Board Dr. Saima Shah here on Monday.
The delegation discussed key issues faced by traders and business community including Parking, traffic congestion, violation of building laws, property tax, Board tax and sealing of business centers. The delegation comprises President RCCI Raja Amer Iqbal, Senior Vice President Rashid Waien, Vice President Asim Malik, former president Asad Mashadi, Anjaman Tajran Cantt representative Zahid Bakhtawari and others. CEO Cantt. Board Saima Shah assured full support and cooperation to resolve the problems faced by business community in the area.
She said that government preference is to boost trade activities in the city. She said that no trader or businessmen will be harassed on the account of tax collection. I will be monitoring all cases in person. RCCI President Raja Amer said that single lane parking should be allowed near Al Amin Plaza chowk Sadar as it is causing severe problem for the commuters. He urged administration not to approve building map without having a parking facility. Pending cases of tax collection, fines and board tax should be resolved amicably and chamber must be involved, he added.
