Tag: CDA
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IHC orders CDA to de-seal PTI office in Islamabad
Providing yet another relief to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday has ordered the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to de-seal the party’s Central Secretariat. Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz said in a six-page written order, “CDA may take action strictly by the law in case of any non-conformity or violation of the applicable laws.”…
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CDA demolishes PTI central secretariat in Islamabad over ‘violation’
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) in a Thursday late-night raid demolished a portion of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Central Secretariat in Islamabad over a “violation of building rules”. According to CDA, an anti-encroachment operation was launched around 11:30 PM last night and lasted around an hour. The CDA stated illegal construction was incorporated into the building…
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SIFC approves construction of largest IT park in federal capital
The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has approved the establishment of Pakistan’s largest IT park in the G-10 sector of the federal capital, covering an expansive area of 3.3 acres.
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‘World’s largest aviary’ approved by CDA…is this really necessary?
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved plans for the construction of the world’s biggest aviary in Islamabad’s F-9 Park. The structure has been planned to span over an area of at least 10 acres. The decision was taken during a meeting of the CDA board, chaired by the authority’s chairman, Noorul Amin Mengal, on…
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Senator Sherry Rehman schools CDA Chairman on Twitter
Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman is not one to hold back when it comes to calling out audacious ideas. Earlier this week, Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Noor Ul Amin Mengal tweeted a suggestion for alleviating traffic congestion on the road to Daman e Koh and Peer Sohawa on Margalla Hills. He pondered planning a…
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CDA directs evacuation of Islamabad high-rise buildings affected by earthquake
The recent earthquake that shook Islamabad has prompted the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to take action. The Building Control Agency of the CDA has conducted a thorough survey of 90 high-rise buildings in the area, detecting minor cracks in 10 of them.
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Islamabad to soon get electric buses
Electric buses for intra-city travel will shortly be introduced by the Capital Development Authority (CDA). Electric buses will be used on six distinct public transportation lines, according to CDA authorities. The department will also make room for bus charging stations. CDA will open the tender for bus consultancy on 12th October. By the end of…
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Offices of illegal housing society sealed by CDA
The Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) Planning Wing sealed the management offices of an illegal housing society along the Islamabad Expressway on Thursday, preventing the sale, acquisition, and transfer of plots. Since neither the layout design for this housing society was approved nor the management received an NoC, the planning division of the CDA has already…
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CDA launches helpline to address sanitation problems
A helpline and WhatsApp number have been provided by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) for reporting issues with cleanliness in the federal capital. Residents are urged to voice their complaints to 1334 or over WhatsApp at 0335-5001213. The helpline was set up to guarantee swift settlement of grievances and city cleanliness. The following civic agency…
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Islamabad Traffic Police intensifies crackdown against wrong parking
The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) recently fined numerous motorists for wrong parking in order to maintain a smooth flow of traffic in the federal capital. The SSP Traffic Syed Mustafa Tanveer instructed all Zonal DSPs to guarantee traffic law enforcement through a courteous attitude toward citizens. He advised that motorists should be treated equally and…