Report: ANI :
RAWALPINDI — Chairman National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet Division Malik Ibrar Ahmed announced major tax relief for Rawalpindi Cantonment residents after negotiations with the Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB).
The residential house tax increase for 2026–2029 has been reduced from 30 percent to 20 percent, with three installments allowed and surcharges on previous arrears waived. Water and sanitation charges have also been reduced, while commercial sanitation charges will be fixed at one percent of Annual Rental Value.
Malik Ibrar said a 30-day notice would be mandatory before property sealing and essential businesses would be protected from sealing drives.
He also announced 15 MGD water supply from Daducha Dam and a Rs100 million grant for solarisation of tube wells and water facilities. Supplies from Chahan and Daducha dams are expected to raise cantonment water availability to 50 MGD.
