CDA, ADB Review Progress on Islamabad Inter-City Bus Terminal Project

Islamabad: Chairman of the Capital Development Authority and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, on Tuesday met a delegation from the Asian Development Bank to review progress on the Islamabad Inter-City Bus Terminal project.

The meeting, held at the CDA Headquarters, was attended by Board Member Engineering Syed Nafasat Raza, Member Finance Tahir Naeem, Director General Resource and other senior officials.

During the session, ADB consultants briefed participants on ongoing and planned initiatives, including the Inter-City Bus Terminal. They said the project’s initial feasibility study has been completed and work is underway to finalise an appropriate financial model. The terminal is planned to be integrated with Islamabad’s Metro Bus and Electric Feeder Bus networks and will include modern electric vehicle charging facilities to support sustainable transport.

The ADB team also provided updates on the development of the Islamabad Transport Master Plan, for which the bank is offering technical assistance.

Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa stressed the importance of environmentally sustainable infrastructure and requested ADB’s support in securing carbon credits for green projects. He said the Inter-City Bus Terminal would help reduce traffic congestion on major roads and provide efficient, modern transport options for residents.

The meeting underscored the shared commitment of CDA and ADB to use technical expertise and resources to strengthen Islamabad’s sustainable transport system.