In a significant development, the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has successfully cleared illegal encroachments along Saidpur Road as part of its ongoing anti-encroachment drive. This operation, directed by Commissioner Engineer Aamer Khattak, involved the dismantling of unauthorized structures to improve traffic flow and pedestrian access. The RDA emphasized that illegal occupation of public land would not be tolerated and warned that repeat violators would face strict legal action. The drive, which took place from Siddiqui Chowk to Pindora, was supported by the Municipal Corporation Rawalpindi and the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority, with officials urging citizens to report illegal constructions via a dedicated hotline (app.com.pk, February 17, 2026).