ISLAMABAD: Following the deadly Gul Plaza fire in Karachi that claimed over 20 lives, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) held a meeting on Monday to review fire and safety measures in all high-rise buildings in Islamabad. The authorities decided to conduct on-ground surveys to ensure compliance with fire safety standards across the capital. Read More: […]
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PPP questions Islamabad deforestation, cites lack of transparency
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Wednesday continued pressing the government over the large-scale felling of trees in Islamabad, expressing dissatisfaction with responses given in the National Assembly a day earlier. Read More: Plant a tree, secure Pakistan’s tomorrow: President Zardari PPP lawmaker Shazia Marri said the issue had been raised in the NA […]
Two new dams planned to tackle water shortages in twin cities
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have approved the construction of two new dams — Dotara and Shahdara — in a bid to ease chronic water shortages in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Officials aim to complete both projects by December 2027, marking one of the most ambitious water-supply initiatives in recent years. Read More: Severe water shortage hits Islamabad, CDA plans new two dams The […]
Climate minister defended CDA as Islamabad tree-cutting draws criticism
ISLAMABAD: The government moved to quell public outrage on Friday as Climate Change Minister Dr Musadiq Malik defended the recent chopping of thousands of trees in the federal capital, claiming the exercise targeted non-native paper mulberry species linked to severe allergies. He said around 29,000 paper mulberry trees had been removed in accordance with earlier […]
Interior minister seeks report on Shakarparian tree cutting
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has taken notice of large-scale tree cutting in the Shakarparian area, H-8, and along Park Road in Islamabad. The minister expressed concern after media reports highlighted the removal of trees and has requested a detailed report from the Capital Development Authority (CDA) on the matter. Read More: Massive tree cutting leaves Shakarparian ‘bald and barren’ […]
CDA misses deadline on pre-approved building plans
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has failed to implement its pre-approved building plans initiative aimed at simplifying the house construction approval process, despite the original eight-week deadline passing more than two years ago. Read More: CDA under pressure to okay IHC building plan The decision was taken by the CDA Board in September 2023 to provide […]
Three sites shortlisted for new convention, expo centre in Islamabad
Islamabad’s city managers are considering three potential sites for the construction of a new convention and expo centre as part of preparations for hosting major international events, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) conference scheduled for 2027. Read More: Four-day international maritime expo, conference opens in Karachi The Capital Development Authority (CDA), acting on the directives of Prime […]
Two-year development plan proposed for Islamabad
The federal government is planning to launch a two-year development plan for Islamabad, titled Vision 2027, aimed at transforming the capital through a series of infrastructure and civic improvement projects. The announcement came as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the Allama Iqbal flyover at T-Chowk on Thursday. Read More: CM Punjab reviews progress on Lahore Development […]
CDA completes T-Chowk flyover ahead of schedule, Shaheen Chowk underpass nears finish
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has completed the 1.1km T-Chowk Flyover in 90 days, two months ahead of its scheduled February 19 deadline. The Rs1.4 billion project, located at the junction of G.T. Road and Islamabad Expressway, aims to ease traffic coming from the Lahore side. Read More: T–Chowk Flyover, Shaheen Chowk Underpass to […]
CDA promises door-to-door garbage collection in Islamabad’s rural areas
ISLAMABAD: Cleanliness arrangements in rural areas of Islamabad remain disrupted as the Capital Development Authority (CDA) struggles to implement proper waste management systems. Garbage can be seen dumped along roads, streets, and open spaces, with residents disposing of waste in nullahs due to lack of organized collection. Read More: Punjab CM orders waste collection using coloured dustbins […]