Marriott hotel portion sealed by CDA for bylaws violation
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad’s Capital Development Authority (CDA) has taken significant action against the renowned Marriott Hotel, sealing part of the facility due to legal violations. According to the CDA Building Control Team, the hotel lacks a completion certificate for its structure, posing potential risks to public safety. The team also reported
Govt orders installation of EV charging stations at all petrol pumps
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain has directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at all petrol pumps in the city. Federal Minister directed the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at all operating petrol pumps in Islamabad in
Metro bus pelted with stones near capital’s Bari Imam
ISLAMABAD: Unidentified individuals shattered three window panes of a metro feeder route bus near Bari Islamabad’s Bari Imam shrine on Friday by pelting it with stones, causing panic among passengers. According to sources, the Capital Development Authority-operated FR-4 bus (registration number EV-075) was travelling from Bari Imam to the Pakistan
Pakistan partners with World Bank to tackle smog in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with World Bank Country Director Najy Benhassine on Thursday to discuss a new partnership to help combat smog and further sustainable development in the capital. The meeting took place against the backdrop of deteriorating air quality in Punjab. It brings to the fore
CDA advised replacing government houses with high rises in Islamabad
The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has requested the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to replace government houses with high-rise buildings to generate billions of rupees for the national exchequer, several media outlets reported. The development comes after the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) proposed CDA to consider vertical housing
CDA earns Rs11 billion on day one of plot auction
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) successfully auctioned five commercial plots for Rs11 billion on the first day of its auction, held on Tuesday. Investors showed strong interest due to several incentives provided by the CDA, including a relaxed payment plan and discounts for upfront payments. Key Plots Auctioned: Plot No.
Galiyat Valley welcomes 1 million tourists this year
On World Tourism Day, Shahrukh Ali, Director General of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), highlighted the government’s dedication to promoting sustainable tourism in Pakistan, with a particular focus on Galiyat Valley. Speaking in an interview with a private news channel, Ali emphasised the surge in tourism, noting that Galiyat Valley
CDA to implement new E-office system from Sep 2
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is set to roll out a new “efficient, fast, and cost-effective e-office system” beginning Monday, aimed at revolutionising its administrative operations. A notification issued on Friday under the directive of Chairman Mohammad Ali Randhawa mandates that all CDA directorates fully adopt the e-office system starting
CDA to implement cost-effective e-office system from Monday
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced the implementation of a new “efficient, fast, and cost-effective e-office system,” set to be operational from Monday, September 2. Moreover, this initiative, directed by CDA Chairman Mohammad Ali Randhawa, mandates that all directorates fully adopt the system to improve administrative processes and promote
FIA arrests ex-CDA member, real estate dealer for bogus allotments
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Islamabad Zone has launched a major operation through its Anti-Money Laundering Circle, resulting in the arrest of key individuals involved in extensive land fraud and corruption.
