Dar tells CDA to launch sector for expats

Author: Online

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Friday called upon senior officials of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to put in their best for development of the federal capital, ensuring an attractive and serene environment for the residents.

The Minister held a meeting with the officials to review different development activities in Islamabad and its adjoining areas. The Minister of State for CADD, Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, Mayor Islamabad and senior officials of the Ministry of Finance, CADD and the CDA participated in the meeting. The Chairman CDA briefed the Minister about the ongoing development programmes of the CDA. The meeting was informed that the CDA was making all out efforts to make Islamabad a modern metropolis. He also informed the Minister about the arrangements in place for maintenance and upkeep of the capital. The Minister said that the government would fully support the CDA in its efforts to develop Islamabad into a model capital, with all the basic amenities and facilities for its citizens. The Finance Minister also asked the CDA to develop housing sector for overseas Pakistanis to provide them a profitable, safe and secure investment and residential opportunities.

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