ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Sohail Ashraf has reviewed ongoing development projects and infrastructure improvement initiatives at key locations across Islamabad, including the National Police Academy, Diplomatic Enclave, Kohsar Market and Jinnah Super Market in F-7 Markaz.
During the visit, the chairman assessed the pace of work and reviewed measures aimed at improving infrastructure, beautifying commercial areas and enhancing public facilities across the federal capital.
At the National Police Academy, Ashraf reviewed ongoing upgradation work, while at the Diplomatic Enclave, he examined initiatives to improve the area. He also inspected beautification and infrastructure enhancement projects at Kohsar Market and Jinnah Super Market.
Relevant officials briefed the chairman on project progress, completed work and future implementation plans. Member Building, the director generals of Infrastructure, Works and E&M, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, additional deputy commissioners and assistant commissioners accompanied him during the visit.
Ashraf directed the concerned departments to strengthen coordination, accelerate work where necessary and ensure that projects are completed within their stipulated timelines while maintaining high standards of quality and workmanship.
Under the directions of Federal Minister for Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and the supervision of the CDA chairman, the authority is focusing on improving commercial markets and public spaces throughout Islamabad.
Key priorities include road improvements, rehabilitation and upgrading of footpaths, better organization of parking facilities and enhancement of market infrastructure. These initiatives aim to ease traffic congestion, improve accessibility and create more pedestrian-friendly commercial areas.
The authority said the improvements are intended to benefit shoppers, business owners and visitors by providing better-managed markets, improved parking arrangements and a more attractive urban environment.
According to the statement, citizens have appreciated CDA’s efforts to develop and beautify various markets across the capital.
The authority reiterated its commitment to monitoring ongoing projects, meeting approved timelines and maintaining quality standards to make Islamabad more organized, accessible and convenient for residents and visitors.