January 2021

CDA reclaims land in Shah Allah Ditta

CDA RECLAIMS LAND IN SHAH ALLAH DITTA

Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the Islamabad Capital Territory Administration (ICT) conducted a massive operation against the territorial mafia in the Shah Allah Ditta area of ​​Islamabad on Wednesday January 27, 2021. According to officials, about 100 kanal of dirt were recovered during the operation. Land mafia illegally occupied 800 kanals of government forest land. They...

Jogging and cycling tracks

CDA PLANS CYCLING AND JOGGING TRACKS IN D-12

CDA has prepared a project for development of five parks along with jogging and cycling tracks in Sector D-12. They are doing this project as part of the campaign to develop, restore and beautify public parks in the capital city. According to a statement issued by CDA, they will start the work on the parks, jogging and cycling tracks soon. In addition, they will do this work in coordination with other...

Margalla road construction

CDA TO RESUME CONSTRUCTION ON MARGALLA ROAD

After a break of seven long years, Capital Development Authority (CDA) has finally resolved a dispute with a previous contractor to pave the way towards restarting the  project of construction of a road from G.T. Road to D-12. MARGALLA ROAD CDA started this project, worth PKR 588 million in 2012. It includes construction of an 8.5km portion of Margalla Road. Authorities had to complete this project...

Leh expressway

LEH EXPRESSWAY (NULLAH LAI) LAND ASSESSED

Authorities have completed the assessment of land acquisition and transfer of services in the Leh Expressway (Nullah Lai) and flood channel project. However, the decision on the financial model remains indecisive, an official shared on Monday(25.1.2021). Prime Minister Imran Khan recently chaired a high-level meeting on the project. Thus, during the meeting he formed a committee to conclude the...

Tourism and energy

ENERGY AND TOURISM SECTORS TO BE PROMOTED

The Balochistan government is planning to promote the mining, energy and tourism sectors apart from coastal areas of the province. Hence, to boost the revenue of the province. While speaking to the media, an official of the Balochistan government said that we are laying a road network in every district. Moreover, we are initiating various development projects under the Quetta development...

CDA cleanliness drive

CDA STARTS CLEAN UP DRIVE IN RURAL AREAS OF ISLAMABAD

The civic agency of the federal capital (CDA) has enhanced the outreach of its sanitation services to the rural areas. Moreover, Capital Development Authority  has decided to increase the jurisdiction of its Sanitation Department to rural areas and suburbs of the city, a statement said on Tuesday(26.1.2021) You can also read :CDA APPROVES 41 BUILDING PLANS IN 20 DAYS In the first phase, CDA has...

Model Forestry Park

ISLAMABAD TO HAVE FIRST MODEL FORESTRY PARK

After developing the first ever ‘Wetlands project’ near the Bari Imam, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has planned to develop Islamabad’s first ‘Model Forestry Park’. This will be over 350 acres of land in Malpur area along the banks of Rawal Lake. The park will be the first of its kind. Moreover, it will also have a water body over an area of 35 acres. Rana Tahir, the Director,...

SBP online portal

SBP LAUNCHES COMPLAINT PORTAL FOR HOUSING LOANS

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched an online complaint resolution portal. Thus, to resolve complaints of potential customers under the government's mark-up subsidy scheme for affordable housing. The Prime Minister of Pakistan chaired a meeting of the National Coordination Committee on Housing, Construction and Development (NCCHCD) in Islamabad. Moreover, he appreciated the development of a...

UNDP

UNDP TO JOIN HANDS FOR RAWALPINDI’S URBAN RENOVATION PLAN

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has joined hands with the Rawalpindi Metropolitan Corporation (RMC) to revamp the old city area of the garrison city. RMC in collaboration with UNDP has prepared the project concept (PC-I) for the urban regeneration project of historic areas of Rawalpindi. According to the PC-I , the project to uplift ancient areas of Rawalpindi including Sarafa Bazaar and...

500 years old mosque

500 YEARS OLD MOSQUE DISCOVERED IN ISLAMABAD

Authorities have discovered a historical mosque recently near Lotus Lake. Archeologists believe this site is 500 years old. Officials say authorities can  declare it as an archaeological site after review of surveys. According to the details, the Environment Wing of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) recently found ruins of the 500 years old mosque while carrying out development work at the Lotus...

CDA approves buildings

CDA APPROVES 41 BUILDING PLANS IN 20 DAYS

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved building plans of 41 commercial and residential structures. They approved these out of a total of 121 buildings during the past 20 days, a spokesperson shared. The authority also issued completion certificates to 10 out of 87 buildings while collecting tax over PKR 80 million in this regard, he added. The official informed that the Building Control...

Economic zones in KP

10 ECONOMIC ZONES PLANNED ACROSS KP

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has planned to set up at least 10 economic zones across the province in the next decade under the Industrial Policy, 2020.The provincial cabinet had approved the policy last month. PLANNED ECONOMIC ZONES According to the policy, the proposed zones include  Rashkai Special Economic Zone  Nowshera Economic Zone Extension . Government will set up more economic zones in...

Biggest cricket stadium

BIGGEST CRICKET STADIUM OF PAKISTAN APPROVED NEAR RING ROAD RAWALPINDI 

CRICKET STADIUM Authorities have approved the biggest cricket stadium of Pakistan near Ring Road Rawalpindi. It will be located near Rudn Enclave. The stadium will have  a chain of 5 star hotels ,Moreover, this Stadium will have sitting capacity of 1.5 Lac people. The Rawalpindi Development Authority will provide the land. Furthermore, PCB will do  the rest. Construction is expected to begin in...

F-10 signal-free road

CDA CHAIRMAN INAUGURATES SIGNAL-FREE ROAD IN F-10

SIGNAL-FREE ROAD Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) has directed the authorities concerned to make F-10 Service Road (East) a signal-free road. While, utilizing staff, machinery and resources of the Authority. Chairman CDA Aamer Ali Ahmed visited F-10 sector along with Director MPO, Director Environment and other officers.  Moreover, he inaugurated the F-10 signal-free project.  Speaking at...

Malam Jabba festival

WINTER FESTIVAL KICKS OFF IN MALAM JABBA

SWAT VALLEY The Malam Jabba Winter Sports Festival 2020 started in the scenic tourist resort Malam Jabba in Swat Valley from January 17. GAMES IN WINTER FESTIVAL Besides snowboarding games, traditional foods and music festival is also part of the gala to entertain the tourists and visitors. The Tourism Department had also arranged the thrilling snowboarding games, championship at the Malam Jabba resort...

CPEC route

PAKISTAN CONSIDERS ALTERNATE CPEC ROUTE TO CUT DISTANCE

In a major development, Pakistan is going to consider another major route connecting China under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The new route would be around 350km shorter than the existing routes via the Khunjerab pass. According to documents available, authorities asked the Gilgit-Baltistan’s Works Department to prepare the ‘concept clearance proposal’ for the new route of CPEC. This...

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