Categories: Everyday News

CDA approves budget worth Rs156.35bn for beautification of Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA), on Wednesday, approved a record Rs156.35 billion budget for the year 2021-2022 for the beautification and restoration of the federal capital. 

invest with imarat

Islamabad’s emerging city centre

Learn More

As per details, CDA Board Chairman Aamir Ali Ahmed, stated that the uplift and beautification of Islamabad was a priority for the government whereby plantation was to be carried out around main roads in the city. 

He further stated that restoration work was to be carried out to repair broken roads, tracks and parks etc. Solid waste materials are also to be removed from sites to ensure a proper disposal mechanism. 

According to sources, over 230 parks are in the process of restoration. Pet-friendly parks have also opened in several locations across the city for citizens to utilise.

 In addition, officials mentioned that the “Ghazi Barotha” water project was a priority for the government to combat water shortage. 

For more news, visit Graana.com

Maham Tahir

Recent Posts

WASA to Launch PKR 14 Billion High-Tech Sewerage Project in Lahore Using TBM Technology

The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Lahore is set to initiate a landmark sewerage upgrade…

1 day ago

Govt Plans Strict Tax Measures Against Non-Filers in Upcoming Finance Bill

Islamabad: The federal government is likely to include the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in…

2 days ago

Pakistan Awaits IMF Verdict on $2.3 Billion in Loan Approvals

Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board is set to convene on Friday, May…

2 days ago

Lahore-Rawalpindi Bullet Train Project Lauded as a Major Milestone for Punjab’s Development

Members of the National and Punjab Assemblies have lauded the provincial government’s plan to introduce…

3 days ago

CDA Sets New Record with Rs25 Billion Development Expenditure This Fiscal Year

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has recorded a historic development expenditure of Rs25 billion…

4 days ago

Islamabad Set to Inaugurate State-of-the-Art IT Park on August 14

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is set to inaugurate the Islamabad Information Technology Park on August…

6 days ago