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No immediate plans for cricket stadium in Islamabad

No immediate plans for cricket stadium in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa has said that there are currently no plans to build a cricket stadium in Islamabad. He stated that while the construction of a cricket stadium is not on the immediate agenda, the city will see the development of 25 cricket grounds and 25 football grounds. Randhawa … Read more

CDA Board Approves Key Reforms and Development Initiatives in Islamabad

CDA Board Approves Key Reforms and Development Initiatives in Islamabad

The 13th meeting of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Board was held at CDA Headquarters, Islamabad, which was chaired by Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa. The meeting was attended by Member Administration & Estate Talat Mehmood, Member Finance Tahir Naeem, Member Environment Esfandyar Baloch, Member Planning Dr. Khalid Hafiz and Member … Read more

First Batch of Electric Buses Lands in Islamabad to Boost Public Transport

Electric Buses

The first shipment of 146 out of 160 electric buses has arrived in Islamabad, aiming to enhance public transport and ensure a smooth travel experience for residents. According to officials from the Capital Development Authority (CDA), the remaining 14 buses have already departed from China and are en route to Islamabad. The CDA also announced … Read more

IHC suspends CDA notice to seize Senator Azam Swati’s farmhouse

IHC Toshakhana gifts
  • Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir heard the petition.
  • The court issued notices to all the parties.
  • The court adjourned the hearing for an indefinite time.

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) suspended the Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) notice to seal Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Azam Swati’s farmhouse.

Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir of Islamabad High Court heard the petition filed by Senator Azam Swati’s wife.
The court issued notices to all the parties and stopped them from taking any further measures.

CDA didn’t issue any notice before sealing the farmhouse, the petitioner’s counsel told the court and requested the court to stop CDA from taking any further measures.

The court adjourned the hearing for an indefinite time.

Earlier, CDA sealed farmhouses owned by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Senator Azam Swati, after ‘non-compliance’ with the notice issued to his wife.

The notice stated that two basements, a ground floor, and guard rooms were illegally constructed in the farmhouses.
The CDA asked Azam Swati to demolish the illegal constructions, otherwise, the farmhouses will be vacated for not complying with the orders.

It further stated that the CDA will demolish the illegal constructions and a fine may be imposed.

 

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Construction of stadium delayed in Islamabad

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The construction of a state-of-the-art cricket stadium in Islamabad for the Champions Trophy 2025 has been postponed, according to Jang. The stadium project has been delayed, according to the report, due to changes in the federal administration. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan had given PCB chairman Ramiz Raja permission to build a high-tech stadium in … Read more

Parking at green belts damaging environment

damaging environment

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Choked nullahs

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Smart libraries

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PM visits low-cost housing project; appreciates fast pace of construction

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that it is for the first time that the people who can never afford a house can now own it. During a visit to the site of 4,400 under-construction houses under the Naya Pakistan Housing project, at Farash Town, in the suburbs of Islamabad, the prime minister said: … Read more

PM Imran Commends ‘Near Bankrupt CDA’ For Showing Great Performance

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FIR registered against lawyers who went on rampage in IHC

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More than 30 lawyers have been booked including women law practitioners for going on rampage in the Islamabad High Court after demolition of their chambers. According to the details, the FIR registered at the Ramna police station includes Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act besides mob attack causing a threat to life, vandalism, disrupting peace … Read more

IHC Sealed after lawyers ransacked CJ Athar Minallah’s Courtroom

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