ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, inspected the newly built parking area at the Pak Secretariat. The facility aims to solve long-standing parking problems for government employees and visitors in the federal capital.
CDA officials said the parking area covers 133,729 square feet and can accommodate over 1,000 vehicles. The project is expected to reduce traffic congestion around one of Islamabad’s busiest government complexes, which houses key federal offices and ministries.
Speaking on the occasion, Randhawa said the project is part of CDA’s efforts to modernize urban facilities and make the city more citizen-friendly. “Fixing basic issues like parking will reduce traffic and save time and energy for citizens,” he added.
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He instructed authorities to ensure vehicles are parked only in designated areas under sheds and called for proper signboards, lighting, security, and cleanliness to make the facility safe and accessible.
Randhawa also directed the expansion of the existing parking lot near Jamia Mosque and announced plans for a new facility nearby to address space shortages. He said more modern parking projects would be introduced across Islamabad to meet the growing traffic demand.
CDA officials including Member Administration and Estate Talat Mehmood, Member Engineering Syed Nafasat Raza, and Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon accompanied the chairman during the visit.
