CDA fails to control encroachments
Islamabad—The shopkeepers of Islamabad are making big money by giving footpaths in front of their shops on rent to vendors whereas CDA has become silent spectator on increasing encroachments in the city.
Islamabad land worth billions given for another golf course
ISLAMABAD: Just adjacent to the elite Guns Club, which is presently under the scrutiny of the Supreme Court, prime state land worth billions of rupees was silently leased out on nominal rent to the Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF) by General Musharraf during his last days in power for the entertainment of the country’s mighty and[…]
Suo moto notice on lease of 72 acres land
SC directs CDA to submit report on status of Gun Club ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) while taking suo moto notice on the allotment of 72 acres land worth billions of rupees to the Gun Club Islamabad at the cheap rate of one crore rupees per acre, on Tuesday directed chairman of Capital Development Authority[…]
Lease of land to elite club not finalised, SC told
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10: Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Imtiaz Inayat Elahi on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that the finance wing of the authority was still working on the lease of 28 acres of prime land to an elite club in addition to another 44 acres.
CDA mulling strict action against violators of building codes
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Director BCS-I Muhammad Ammar Idris, who has been deputed to look after the towers said that no doubt there were number of flaws in those towers due to which CDA had issued notices to the owners. He said that CDA had been thinking to take strict action against the building owners who are[…]
CDA board approves four agro-farms cases
ISLAMABAD – The Capital Development Authority (CDA) Board on Tuesday approved in principle the cases of four agro farms subject to the fulfilment of legal procedure/s involving the allotment.
Heavy rain exposes CDA’s poor drainage system
Islamabad—Heavy monsoon rain in the Federal capital on Monday morning exposed the Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) poor sanitation system as gushing rainwater entered several important buildings including Parliament House, Poly Clinic Hospital and Marriott Hotel.
Encroachments in QAU: CDA ‘dodging’ responsibility to clear illegal occupants
ISLAMABAD: A controversy between Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) Islamabad and the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has surfaced over retrieval of the university’s land from encroachers. The QAU administration claims that a large portion of its land is in illegal possession of 13 villages and some “politically-backed” land grabbers, against whom CDA is not taking any action[…]
Ignoring building laws
Rented out to a private school, a five-storey house in the National Police Foundation (NPF) housing scheme in sector E-11, having two basements and three upper floors, amply shows that most of the private and cooperative housing societies do not follow building by-laws of the Capital Development Authority (CDA). Owners of plots in private and[…]
NHA to install ETTM system at all toll plazas
ISLAMABAD: National Highway Authority (NHA) would install Electronic Toll and Traffic Management (ETTM) system on National Highways to improve the toll collection system. Minister for Commun-ications, Dr Arbab Alamgir Saturday said so far, this system has been installed on seven toll plazas, which are linked with the Operations Centre established at NHA head quarter to[…]
CDA to replace concrete barricades by automatic road blockers
ISLAMABAD, Aug 5 (APP):The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has planned to replace concrete barricades with automatic road blockers affixed with sensitive security cameras to avoid traffic congestion and introduce modern checking system.The Authority is facing criticism from people experiencing traffic congestion at security barricades and also spoiling the beauty of the city.An official source told[…]
Abandonment of Leh Expressway: LHC seeks explanation from RDA
RAWALPINDI: After the people, the judiciary now wants to know why Leh Expressway was abandoned. The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday directed Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) to file a written response in a petition filed for revival of Leh Expressway and Flood Channel Project that was initiated by the previous government and shelved by[…]
List of tallest buildings and structures in the world
The world’s tallest structure is the 828 m (2,717 ft) tall Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The building gained the official title of “Tallest Building in the World” at its opening on 4 January 2010. It is taller than any other man-made structure ever built. Google Earth KML File Source: List of tallest[…]
Nawaz-Riaz meeting denied
ISLAMABAD – Spokesman of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has denied that any meeting between the party’s chief, Nawaz Sharif, and Bahria Town chairman Malik Riaz took place in Murree, casting doubts on the veracity of a news item published in The Nation. In a statement issued on Tuesday, PML-N Central Information Secretary Mushahidullah Khan[…]
Bus service in trouble from the start
ISLAMABAD, Aug 1: As the Capital Development Authority (CDA) is eyeing a place near Faizabad flyover for launching it bus service, Rawalpindi Transport Authority (RTA) fears it may become a spot of conflict with the union of wagon drivers. The CDA plans to ply a 30-vehicle bus service with its main hub near the Faizabad[…]
CDA asked to initiate Aabpara Market upgradation
Islamabad—Capital Development Authority (CDA) should start more development projects especially in Aabpara Market and traders of the Federal Capital would extend cooperation in facelift of the Capital.
Bahria Town arranges Dastar Khawan at Liaquat Bagh
Rawalpindi—Bahria Town has decorated Daster Khawan at Liaquat Bagh for feeding the needy and poor people in the holy month of Ramazan. It may be mentioned that Bahria Town has been serving for the last two years and hundreds are being served at Iftar time.
Incorrect list of plots in I-15
Journalists get suspended two CDA officers for mentioning their names ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has suspended its two officers for allegedly mentioning the names of journalists interested in plots in sector I-15.
Encroachments of graveyard
Pindi district admin avoiding action against land mafia Not only violating rules but also committing contempt of court Claims that the encroached area falls in cantonment area Documents say cantonment board handed over land for graveyard to district administration ISLAMABAD: Despite clear directions of the apex court to remove encroachments from graveyard of Dhoke Munshi[…]
Conversion of parks, green belts into residential areas
Bill tabled in NA to restrain CDA from changes in Master Plan ISLAMABAD: Member of National Assembly (MNA) Parveen Masood Bhatti has tabled a Bill in National Assembly (NA) to restrain Capital Development Authority (CDA) from changes in Islamabad’s Master Plan without the approval of the cabinet.
CDA marks 50th year of Capital city
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) hosted an evening with renowned singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan here Sunday at the magnificent Pak-China Friendship Centre. The function was part of the celebrations of the federal capital’s 50 glorious years.
Park Enclave: As buyers dwindle, CDA extends deadline
ISLAMABAD: Unenthusiastic response to Park Enclave has forced the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to extend the deadline to apply. People will be able to book a plot until August 10, instead of July 30, as previously advertised.
Margalla Tourist Train rolled out
ISLAMABAD – Overwhelmed with joy she could not be able to explain before boarding Margalla Tourist Train on Saturday, Noorul Ain, 7, hoped that she would enjoy the journey in the mini train. Upon culminating around 2-hour journey in which she visited approximately all the landmarks of the city, Noor said she was really happy[…]
Development projects: CDA, ICT admin told to expedite work
ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel recently directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration to speed up work on public interest projects.
Old Rupee 500 Note will be cancelled from 1st October 2011
State Bank of Pakistan published notice for cancellation of old design of Rs. 500 note from 1st October, 2011. After 1st October only new design of Rs. 500 note will be accepted which smaller then previous design.