ISLAMABAD, October 30, 2026: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Sohail Ashraf has directed officials to accelerate development and renovation work at major commercial centres across Islamabad, ensuring timely completion and improved facilities for shoppers, traders and visitors.
The directives were issued during his visit to Kohsar Market, Jinnah Super Market in F-7 and F-6 Markaz, where he inspected ongoing infrastructure upgrades, beautification projects and renovation activities.
During the inspection, the CDA chairman reviewed progress on road improvements, footpath rehabilitation, parking arrangements and the renovation of public spaces.
Officials briefed him on completed work, ongoing development activities and measures being taken to improve accessibility, traffic movement and public convenience at the commercial centres.
Ashraf instructed the relevant departments to strengthen coordination, expedite work where necessary and ensure that all projects were completed within the stipulated timelines.
He emphasized maintaining construction quality and ensuring that development activities complied with approved designs and technical specifications.
The visit was attended by the Director General Infrastructure, Director General Electrical and Mechanical, Chief Officer Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI), Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) and the concerned assistant commissioner.
According to the CDA, the improvement programme is being implemented under the directions of Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, with particular attention to addressing traffic congestion, parking difficulties and deteriorating infrastructure in commercial areas.
The authority said the ongoing projects would improve road conditions, upgrade pedestrian facilities and provide better parking arrangements while enhancing the appearance and organization of Islamabad’s commercial centres.
CDA also stated that citizens had appreciated the development and beautification initiatives being undertaken at various markets.
The authority reaffirmed its commitment to completing the projects on schedule while prioritizing construction quality, sustainability and public convenience.