ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting chaired by Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, reviewed the overall performance of the Capital Development Authority (CDA). Key officials, including Member Admin & Estate Talat Mehmood, Member Finance Tahir Naeem, Member Engineering Syed Naffasat Raza, Member Planning Dr Khalid Hafeez, and Member Environment Asfandyar Baloch attended the meeting.
The meeting discussed key issues such as sector development, water supply, beautification projects, action against illegal housing societies and encroachments, the construction of sports complexes, operationalisation of Gandhara Citizen Art Centre, upgrading of CDA Hospital, transforming CDA Nursery into Gardena Hub, and establishing a food street in Blue Area.
The Chairman emphasised that providing housing and sports facilities to Islamabad’s residents is a top priority. He directed that all resources be used for the rehabilitation of 25 cricket and 25 football grounds. He said development, beautification, and uplift of Islamabad would continue without compromise.
He said action is being taken against illegal housing societies, and CDA is conducting surveys to check whether these societies have sold more plots than allowed in their layout plans. Societies found guilty of selling excess files beyond their approved layout plans will face cancellation of their NOCs.
The Chairman added that all housing societies must install water treatment plants and provide allotments strictly according to approved layout plans and NOCs. Any violations will lead to legal action and possible cancellation of approvals.
Water supply was highlighted as another major concern. Measures being taken include installation of underground septic tanks, treatment plants, activation of water tankers and tube wells, and seeking donor support for long-term strategies. He also instructed officials to make Islamabad Water more efficient.
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On human resources, Randhawa said recruitments at CDA are being made on merit to ensure the best professionals contribute to the organisation. He ordered third-party audits of all CDA projects to maintain quality and transparency, with renowned audit firms to be selected.
Regarding healthcare, he said steps are being taken to improve Capital Hospital’s performance. Qualified doctors are being appointed, and the medicine supply process has been made easier. Patient care is being improved to ensure timely and quality treatment.
The CDA Nursery is being upgraded into a state-of-the-art Gardena Hub in collaboration with a team from Baku. The Chairman instructed early completion of development and beautification work at the nursery.
While expressing satisfaction over the overall performance of CDA, the Chairman directed further improvement in all areas of service delivery.
