CDA and Islamabad Lawmakers Join Hands to Accelerate Capital’s Development

Islamabad, Aug 7: A delegation of Islamabad’s parliamentarians met with CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa to address urban and rural development challenges in the capital. The high-level meeting emphasized faster infrastructure development, improved civic amenities, and closer collaboration between elected representatives and the CDA.

The delegation included Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, Raja Khurram Shahzad Nawaz, and MNA Anjum Aqeel Khan, along with senior CDA officials.

Chairman Randhawa highlighted the importance of joint efforts with lawmakers to ensure balanced progress across Islamabad. The parliamentarians praised ongoing development work and pledged their full support, while also sharing suggestions to solve persistent civic issues.

Key topics discussed included:

• Beautification of Islamabad Expressway and horticultural enhancements

• Development of parks and recreational facilities under CSR initiatives

• Upgrades to highways, lighting, and public transport (including electric buses)

• Expansion of graveyards and improvements in water and sewage systems through the newly formed Islamabad Water Authority

• Strong action against encroachments and illegal constructions

• Transition towards a fully digital and paperless CDA system for greater transparency

The meeting ended with a unanimous decision to establish a formal follow-up mechanism to ensure timely implementation and resolution of development-related matters for the capital’s residents.