The legal dispute surrounding a luxury apartment once owned by former prime minister Imran Khan has returned to the Islamabad High Court, as residents of the controversial One Constitution Avenue project seek protection from possible eviction. Read More: One Constitution Avenue — another CDA scheme against the owners A division bench comprising Justice Mohammad Azam Khan […]
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IHC halts eviction of One Constitution Avenue residents
The Islamabad High Court on Monday restrained the Capital Development Authority from dispossessing residents of the luxury residential complex One Constitution Avenue and issued a stay order on appeals filed against the dismissal of earlier petitions. Read More: One Constitution Avenue — another CDA scheme against the owners A division bench comprising Justice Muhammad Azam Khan […]
Federal government plans compensation for One Constitution Avenue buyers
The federal government has decided in principle to compensate apartment owners of One Constitution Avenue in Islamabad by returning the original prices paid for their units, following a long-standing legal and financial dispute over the high-profile housing project. A formal announcement will be made after approval from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Read More: One Constitution […]
NAB transfers 6,500 kanals of amenity land worth Rs66bn to CDA
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Islamabad/Rawalpindi has completed the transfer of approximately 6,500 kanals of amenity and public utility land from private housing societies to the Capital Development Authority (CDA), according to an official statement. Read More: NAB seeks record of illegal housing schemes from CDA The transfer is aimed at addressing long-standing regulatory and compliance […]
IHC seeks comments on contempt case against CDA
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued notices and sought a report in a contempt of court petition filed against the Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) over alleged tree cutting in violation of court orders. Justice Raja Inaam Ameen Minhas heard the petition filed by citizen Muhammad Naveed Ahmed. The petitioner’s counsel […]
Islamabad to get 100 recharge wells under CDA water improvement plan
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to accelerate a series of short- and long-term measures to improve the water supply system in Islamabad, including the construction of around 100 rainwater recharge wells, 20 water storage tanks and stricter enforcement of rooftop rainwater harvesting. The decisions were reviewed at a meeting held at CDA Headquarters […]
Multibillion stalled housing project awaits revival decision
Islamabad: The multibillion Nilor Heights housing project remains stalled and is gradually deteriorating as authorities await a final decision from the federal government on its future. Launched in 2021 by the Capital Development Authority in partnership with the Naya Pakistan Housing and Development Authority, the project was scheduled for completion within 24 months. However, work […]
IHC halts demolition action in Ghauri Town Phase 7
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has restrained the Capital Development Authority (CDA) from taking any demolition action against residential properties in Ghauri Town Phase 7, Islamabad, granting interim relief to thousands of affected residents. Read More: Demolition of illegal chambers, orders IHC Justice Muhammad Azam Khan issued the written order while hearing a petition filed by […]
Parliamentary committee raises concern over tree felling in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee on Friday voiced serious concern over the large-scale felling of trees in the Islamabad Capital Territory and the lack of coordination among relevant authorities. The Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, chaired by MNA Munaza Hassan, held the meeting at the Parliament House to examine tree-cutting activities across various […]
NA body seeks reports from CDA, climate ministry on tree felling
The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination on Friday expressed serious concern over large-scale tree-cutting in the federal capital, questioning the absence of prior environmental assessments and weak coordination among relevant authorities. The meeting, chaired by Munaza Hassan, MNA, reviewed tree-felling activities carried out across various sectors of Islamabad, including the […]