Summary Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi orders full digitization of CDA records, greenlights new Islamabad projects, and vows action against corruption ahead of SCO summit
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed that all Capital Development Authority (CDA) records be fully digitized within 120 days, allowing citizens to track the status of their applications online.
Naqvi chaired a high-level meeting to review ongoing public projects and new development initiatives in the federal capital.
He emphasized that no illegal housing societies will be permitted to operate in Islamabad.
The meeting also covered the pre-qualification of three international firms for the construction of a new convention center, expo center, and Islamabad Arena, with instructions to complete the projects ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.
Land has been allocated for a service center in F-6, and construction on recreational projects—including a top golf facility, hot air balloon rides, zip line, water park, and amusement park—will commence soon to provide modern leisure options for residents.
The minister stressed the development of a modern sports complex and directed plans to transform F-9 Park into a high-standard recreational space similar to Hyde Park. A comprehensive plan for entertainment facilities around Shahdara Dam was also requested.
Beautification and lighting work on Expressway and Club Road will start immediately.
Naqvi praised CDA officials for exposing corruption within the authority and affirmed that no one involved in corruption will receive leniency.
The CDA chairman confirmed that construction on the Expressway service road will begin after approval from the Planning Division.
