ISLAMABAD, October 15, 2026: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Sohail Ashraf has reviewed ongoing development projects and infrastructure improvement initiatives across Islamabad, focusing on market beautification, road rehabilitation, parking management and the upgrading of key institutional facilities.
During a visit to the National Police Academy, Diplomatic Enclave, Kohsar Market and Jinnah Super Market in F-7 Markaz, the chairman assessed the pace of work and reviewed measures aimed at improving public spaces, commercial areas and facilities for residents, shoppers and visitors.
Officials briefed the chairman on progress at the National Police Academy, improvement initiatives in the Diplomatic Enclave, and ongoing beautification and infrastructure enhancement works at Kohsar Market and Jinnah Super Market. The briefing covered completed work, current activities and future implementation plans.
Member Building, the Director General Infrastructure, Director General Works, Director General E&M, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, relevant additional deputy commissioners and assistant commissioners accompanied the chairman during the visit.
Chairman Sohail Ashraf directed the concerned departments to strengthen coordination, accelerate work where necessary and complete all projects within their prescribed timelines. He also stressed the importance of maintaining quality standards and ensuring that development work meets approved specifications.
Under the directions of Federal Minister for Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and the supervision of the CDA chairman, the authority is undertaking improvements across Islamabad’s commercial markets. Key priorities include repairing roads, rehabilitating footpaths, organizing parking spaces and upgrading infrastructure to ease traffic congestion and improve public convenience.
The initiatives are intended to make commercial areas more accessible, organized and pedestrian-friendly while improving conditions for business owners, shoppers and visitors. Better parking arrangements and improved road infrastructure are also expected to support smoother traffic movement around busy market areas.
The CDA said its development programme also focuses on improving institutional facilities, upgrading infrastructure in the Diplomatic Enclave and enhancing Islamabad’s overall urban environment.
The authority reiterated its commitment to monitoring ongoing projects, ensuring timely completion and maintaining quality and sustainability standards. These initiatives aim to make the federal capital more attractive, organized and convenient for residents and visitors.
The CDA’s market improvement and infrastructure programme is part of its broader efforts to address public concerns and enhance the quality of urban services across Islamabad.
