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ISLAMABAD, October 16, 2026: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has accelerated development activities across Islamabad, focusing on sector development, road improvements, underpasses, pedestrian bridges and the protection of state land.
CDA Chairman Sohail Ashraf visited Sector E-12 to review ongoing projects and directed officials to speed up work. The Director General (Works), Chief Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI), Additional Deputy Commissioner (General), project director and the relevant assistant commissioner accompanied him.
According to a CDA press release, the authority is prioritising infrastructure development and improved civic facilities to support Islamabad’s growth as a modern, well-planned capital.
The initiatives are being carried out under the directions of Federal Minister for Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and the supervision of the CDA chairman.
The CDA said it had retrieved more than 1,000 kanals of state land in Sector E-12. The authority described the recovered property as worth billions of rupees.
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According to the press release, the recovery will help protect public assets and facilitate the sector’s planned development. The land is expected to support future infrastructure projects and the provision of essential civic facilities.
Meanwhile, development work continues in Sectors I-12, E-12 and C-14 as part of the authority’s broader efforts to improve residential infrastructure across the capital.
In Sector I-12, the CDA is focusing on planned development and infrastructure improvements to meet the needs of residents.
Similarly, work in Sector E-12 is progressing alongside efforts to protect state land and support the sector’s orderly development. Development activities are also continuing in Sector C-14.
The authority said it was using available resources to accelerate these projects, improve road networks and provide better civic amenities.
These initiatives aim to support residential development while improving access to essential services and transportation facilities.
The CDA is also undertaking infrastructure projects across Islamabad, including road construction and rehabilitation, underpasses, pedestrian bridges and upgrades to major roads.
According to the authority, the projects aim to improve traffic flow, make daily commuting easier, strengthen connectivity between different parts of the city and enhance pedestrian safety.
In addition, the CDA is focusing on environmental improvements, including landscaping, horticulture and the maintenance of parks and lakes.
The authority said these efforts form part of its wider plan to improve public spaces and maintain Islamabad’s identity as a green and planned city.
The press release said citizens had appreciated development initiatives in Sectors I-12, E-12 and C-14, improvements to Park Enclave, and the construction and rehabilitation of roads, underpasses and pedestrian bridges.
It also cited public appreciation for efforts to improve parks, lakes, landscaping and other public spaces.
The CDA said continued investment in infrastructure and civic facilities would help improve public convenience and the urban environment.
The authority reaffirmed its commitment to planned development, environmental protection and improved municipal services, saying it would continue projects aimed at making Islamabad more accessible, greener and more citizen-friendly.
