Budget Approval and Allocation
The Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) has approved a budget of Rs7.21 billion for the fiscal year 2026-27 and forwarded it to the competent authority, the Director Military Lands and Cantonments (ML&C), Rawalpindi Region, for final approval. The budget was approved during a board meeting chaired by Station Commander and President Cantonment Board Brigadier Syed Anjum Ali. The meeting was attended by nominated member Zahid Bakhtawari, Cantonment Executive Officer Aamir Rashid and other officials.
Development and Maintenance Funding
According to budget documents, the total outlay for the new financial year stands at Rs7.21 billion. An amount of Rs1.1 billion has been allocated for development projects, original works, and maintenance and repair (M&R) schemes. Funds have been earmarked for road construction and rehabilitation, street infrastructure, sewerage systems, street lighting, water supply projects and other civic improvement schemes.
Salary, Pension, and Miscellaneous Expenditure
The board has allocated Rs3.3 billion for salaries and pensions, while Rs803 million has been set aside for miscellaneous expenditures. These allocations reflect the board's commitment to ensuring timely payments to employees and covering operational costs.
Revenue Collection Achievements
Officials informed the meeting that the board had achieved all revenue recovery targets during the outgoing fiscal year. Against a house tax recovery target of Rs1.8 billion, the board collected Rs1.85 billion, exceeding the target by Rs50 million. Revenue targets relating to water charges, TIP and other municipal levies were also fully met, demonstrating effective financial management.
Future Financial Strategy
The meeting agreed to continue efforts aimed at gradually reducing unnecessary expenditure, improving revenue collection and identifying new sources of income in the coming financial year. The board aims to enhance fiscal sustainability while maintaining service delivery standards for residents.
