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ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting on sectoral and urban development was held at the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Headquarters under the chairmanship of Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa.
The meeting was attended by Member Planning and Design Dr. Khalid Hafiz, Member Environment Esfandyar Baloch, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon, Deputy Commissioner CDA, Director Sector Development, senior CDA officials, and a technical team from SUPARCO.
During the meeting, discussions centered on enhancing urban planning through the provision of satellite imagery and technical data by SUPARCO to assist CDA in addressing land-related challenges. The SUPARCO technical team briefed participants on the implementation of the MoU between CDA and SUPARCO, highlighting the scope of satellite-based data support for improved planning and monitoring.
Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa emphasized that the integration of advanced satellite imagery will significantly strengthen land management, help detect encroachments, and ensure transparency in urban development processes. He said the collaboration marks a step towards introducing smart urban planning practices in Islamabad.
It was informed that SUPARCO is providing full technical support to CDA for better planning of new sectors. Chairman Randhawa termed this cooperation a milestone initiative towards modern and sustainable development in the federal capital.
Briefing on sectoral progress, officials shared that development work in Sector C-14 is nearing completion, with road, drainage, sewerage, and horticulture works in their final stages. In Sector C-15, rapid progress is being made on earthwork, sub-base, and sewerage systems, while Sector I-12 has also entered the final phase of development, including base work and central area completion. Construction has also commenced in Sub-sectors 2 and 3 of Sector E-12.
Chairman Randhawa directed concerned departments to ensure timely completion of all construction activities with high-quality standards and provision of all basic amenities. He noted that work on long-delayed sectors has been revived and is now progressing towards completion.
He reaffirmed that alongside major infrastructure projects, sector development and urban expansion remain among the CDA’s top priorities, ensuring Islamabad’s growth as a modern, well-planned capital city.
