CDA Prioritizes Resolution of Public Issues in Islamabad’s Urban and Rural Areas
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has reiterated its commitment to addressing public concerns and accelerating development in both urban and rural areas of Islamabad. This resolve was emphasized during a meeting between the CDA Chairman, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, and a delegation of Islamabad’s parliamentarians at the CDA headquarters.
The delegation, comprising Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, Chairman of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Raja Khurram Shahzad Nawaz, and Member of the National Assembly Anjum Aqeel Khan, met with the CDA chairman and senior board members to discuss a broad range of issues affecting residents across the capital. The discussions focused on finding effective solutions for the various challenges faced by the citizens, with particular attention to both the city’s urban core and its peripheral rural areas.
Muhammad Ali Randhawa welcomed the parliamentarians and highlighted the importance of strong coordination among government departments and elected representatives, noting that the support of parliamentarians is crucial for the continued progress of development and improvement projects citywide. The parliamentarians acknowledged the positive steps taken by the CDA under Randhawa’s leadership, particularly its initiatives on development, beautification, and public welfare, and pledged their full cooperation to further these efforts. Additionally, they shared their suggestions for resolving ongoing issues in both urban and rural communities.
To ensure timely completion of ongoing projects, the CDA chairman assured the delegation that all necessary resources would be secured in accordance with legal guidelines. He directed relevant CDA officers to expedite work on development initiatives after fulfilling all procedural requirements.
The meeting reviewed progress on several key areas, including the beautification and horticulture of green belts along the Islamabad Expressway and the provision of sports facilities through Corporate Social Responsibility programs. To further enhance the city’s green spaces, the Director General of Environment was appointed as focal person for maximizing the use of new and existing parks, green belts, and open spaces.
Participants also discussed the construction and decorative lighting of various highways, the upgrading of parks, allocation of land for new recreational areas, and the planning of new highways and underpasses to improve urban infrastructure.
The CDA chairman briefed the delegation on the establishment of the Islamabad Water Authority, aimed at resolving long-standing water supply and sewage issues. He also announced plans to allocate new land for graveyards, with efforts underway to identify suitable locations.
The effectiveness of the electric bus service in Islamabad was praised, and calls were made to add new routes based on demand and travel needs. Randhawa assured that current routes would be reviewed and expanded as needed.
Ongoing efforts to curb illegal construction and encroachments in Islamabad were also discussed, with the CDA and Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) enforcement teams conducting sustained operations to create a cleaner, greener city through tree plantation and restoration of public spaces.
The meeting welcomed the steps taken towards a cashless and paperless system within the CDA, with comprehensive measures underway to modernize administrative processes.
To ensure sustained progress, the meeting concluded with the decision to establish a follow-up mechanism for regularly reviewing and resolving the issues of Islamabad’s citizens, aiming for prompt and effective solutions to all relevant problems.
