Islamabad: A committee has been formed by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to finalize the relocation for slum dwellers.
On the prior directions of PM Imran Khan, a CDA official said work to shift 10 recognized slums mainly located in sectors F-6, F-7, G-7 and G-8 has been completed.
High-rise buildings and medium-sized flats would be constructed for slum dwellers in either G-7 or G-8. Cost recovery would be made on instalments by those who shift.
According to the CDA spokesperson Syed Safdar Ali, sector F-7 worth Rs20 billion will be used for commercial purposes once approval of the proposal by the committee. The approval committee comprises the directors of regional planning, urban planning, architecture wing and housing societies. For news and updates keep on visiting Graana blog
