Chairman CDA Visits Islamabad Expressway East Project, Reviews latest Progress and Directs Timely Completion of the project, ensuring quality and standards

Islamabad, October 22, 2026: Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Sohail Ashraf visited the Islamabad Expressway Service Road East Project and reviewed the latest progress and quality and standard of ongoing development works. He directed the concerned officers to ensure timely completion of the project in accordance with approved designs while maintaining the highest construction quality standards.

During the visit, the Chairman CDA was also briefed on the ongoing enforcement operation against illegal construction, unauthorized commercial activities and violations of building control regulations along Islamabad Expressway East.

So far, 58 buildings have been sealed, while 124 structures between Sohan and Khanna Pul have been identified for demolition. A total of 377 structures, including 281 commercial buildings, have been identified for enforcement action.

The enforcement operation has resulted in the recovery of Rs. 250,590,157 (approximately Rs. 250.59 million), while approximately Rs. 3 billion remains recoverable under applicable regulations.

Chairman CDA Sohail Ashraf directed the concerned formations to ensure strict and uniform implementation of building control regulations, land use rules and mandatory fire safety requirements.

He further directed that development projects be completed within the stipulated timelines without compromising on quality or construction standards. He reaffirmed CDA's commitment to accelerating development, improving infrastructure and transforming Islamabad into a modern, beautiful and well planned capital.