ISLAMABAD – The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has recovered 23 kanals of valuable land from illegal occupants in Margalla Hills National Park during a recent anti-encroachment operation.
The land, cleared after demolishing 13 illegal houses, has been handed over to the Environment Wing to help preserve the area’s natural beauty.
Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa, along with Member Environment Esfandyar Baloch, DG Environment, Deputy DG Enforcement, Director DMA, and a team from Baku visited Saidpur Model Village on Sunday. They reviewed the ongoing beautification and uplift work in detail.
During the visit, Randhawa received a detailed briefing on the project’s progress. He was told that the development work is moving ahead quickly with the help of architects and horticulture experts from Baku.
He appreciated their efforts and said that the project will make Islamabad a modern and beautiful capital city, offering improved tourism and recreational facilities.
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Randhawa said the uplift of Saidpur Village will not only add to the beauty of Islamabad but also turn it into a top tourist and recreational spot for citizens and visitors. He directed teams to use all available resources to complete the work quickly and meet international standards.
He added that Saidpur Model Village will soon become a top tourist destination with excellent facilities. He instructed officials to complete the beautification work without delay.
Residents of Saidpur Village also praised the CDA and DMA for taking strong action against illegal encroachments in the Margalla Hills area.
Chairman Randhawa reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the natural beauty of Islamabad. He made it clear that illegal construction or land grabbing will not be tolerated anywhere, especially in protected areas like the Margalla Hills National Park.
He said action against encroachments is a top priority for CDA, as per the directions of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
