ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved a major development package worth more than Rs83 billion, including the construction of a Capital House in F-5, a new convention centre, and a seven-star hotel.
The approvals were given in a meeting of the CDA Development Working Party (DWP), chaired by CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa. Officials said the total value of projects approved in the meeting is the highest in CDA’s history.
Capital House Project Approved
The CDA has approved the PC-I of the Capital House project, which will cost Rs3.2 billion. The building will be similar to the Sindh, Punjab, KP and Balochistan Houses.
The authority said the facility will replace scattered government accommodation in Islamabad. According to the PC-I, the project will be completed in two years after work begins.
New Convention Centre Planned
The meeting also approved a new convention centre named “New Islamabad Convention, Expo and Exhibition Centre (NICEEC)”, with an estimated cost of Rs19.3 billion. Sources said the centre is likely to be built along Murree Road/Club Road near Faizabad.
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Officials noted that although the federal government previously considered privatising the Jinnah Convention Centre, the current government now plans to build a new modern facility ahead of the SCO conference scheduled in Islamabad in 2027.
According to the working paper, the new centre will serve as a world-class multipurpose venue for national and international events, trade fairs, exhibitions and cultural programmes. It will also help boost Islamabad’s economy, tourism and global profile. The project is expected to be completed in 18 months.
Seven/Five-Star Hotel for Islamabad
The DWP also approved a seven/five-star hotel project in Sector F-5, which will be constructed under the EPC (Engineering Procurement and Construction) mode at an estimated cost of Rs57.7 billion.
Officials said the hotel will promote international tourism, improve the city’s hospitality sector and host state guests, diplomats and foreign delegations. The project will be completed in 18 months.
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Housing for Government Officers
The CDA approved the PC-I for constructing government officers’ residences worth Rs3 billion.
The project will include a ground-plus-14-floor building, covering all civil, electrical, mechanical and horticulture works. It will be completed in 24 months.
A project to upgrade the Diplomatic Enclave has been approved at a cost of Rs635 million, with a completion target of six months.
Six New Pedestrian Bridges
The meeting also approved the construction of six pedestrian bridges on major roads, including Park Road, Srinagar Highway, Islamabad Expressway and IJP Road. These bridges will cost Rs574 million and will be completed in 18 months.
