Islamabad Enforcement Operation Seals 58 Buildings, Recovers Rs250 Million

ISLAMABAD, October 12, 2026: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has reported the sealing of 58 buildings and the recovery of Rs250.59 million during an ongoing building-control and enforcement operation along Islamabad Expressway Service Road East, while approximately Rs3 billion in additional regulatory charges remain outstanding.

According to a press release issued by the civic authority on Monday, the operation is being carried out alongside efforts to accelerate development work on the Islamabad Expressway East project, aimed at improving traffic movement, road connectivity and urban infrastructure in the federal capital.

CDA Identifies 377 Structures for Enforcement Action

The authority said that 377 structures have been identified for enforcement action along the Islamabad Expressway East corridor, including 281 commercial properties.

Of these, 58 buildings have so far been sealed for reported violations of building regulations and land-use requirements.

The enforcement figures include 34 buildings in the Sohan–Iqbal Town area and another 24 structures around Korang Bridge, Korang Police Station and Gulberg Greens.

In addition, CDA officials have identified and marked 124 structures between Sohan and Khanna Pul for demolition. The authority said demolition activities have already commenced as part of the ongoing operation.

The reported violations include construction without required approvals, unauthorized commercial use of land, non-compliance with approved building plans and failure to meet mandatory fire-safety requirements.

According to the CDA, notices were issued to the relevant property owners and occupants, providing them an opportunity to address the identified violations within the prescribed period before enforcement measures were undertaken.

CDA Reports Rs250.59 Million Recovery

A significant development highlighted in the latest CDA statement is the recovery of Rs250,590,157 through various building-control and land-use regulatory charges.

The authority said these payments were collected under several categories, including land-use conversion charges, fees relating to construction without approval and charges associated with the de-sealing of buildings.

The payments reportedly came from commercial buildings, plazas, hospitals, marriage halls and other properties covered by the enforcement operation.

The CDA further disclosed that approximately Rs3 billion remains recoverable under applicable regulations.

These outstanding amounts relate to land-use conversion, unauthorized construction and breaches of building requirements, including setbacks, floor area ratio (FAR) and permissible covered area.

The authority maintained that the recovery process would continue under the relevant laws and building-control regulations.

CDA Chairman Reviews Expressway East Development

Meanwhile, CDA Chairman Sohail Ashraf inspected the Islamabad Expressway Service Road East project to assess construction progress and the quality of ongoing development activities.

The chairman received a briefing on completed work, current construction operations and the next stages of the project.

The Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Islamabad, the concerned Assistant Commissioner and senior CDA officials were present during the inspection.

Ashraf directed the project management team and relevant departments to accelerate construction while ensuring strict adherence to approved engineering designs, technical specifications and prescribed quality standards.

He emphasized that the project is an important component of Islamabad’s road infrastructure development and is expected to improve connectivity and traffic movement along one of the capital’s major transport corridors.

Traffic Management and Construction Quality Prioritized

The CDA chairman instructed officials to maintain continuous field monitoring, effective quality control and proper traffic management throughout the construction period.

He stressed that efforts to speed up the project should not compromise construction standards or create avoidable inconvenience for motorists and nearby residents.

The authority aims to improve road capacity, reduce congestion and provide more efficient travel facilities through the development of the Islamabad Expressway East corridor.

The widening and rehabilitation initiative covers the Service Road East route connecting the Faizabad and Gulberg areas.

Strict Compliance With Building Regulations Ordered

During the inspection, the chairman was also briefed on the ongoing enforcement campaign being implemented by the CDA’s Building Control Section and Enforcement Directorate in coordination with the Islamabad district administration and Islamabad Police.

He directed the concerned departments to ensure consistent and uninterrupted implementation of building-control regulations, approved land-use requirements and mandatory fire-safety standards.

The chairman emphasized that unauthorized development and non-compliant commercial activities should not obstruct Islamabad’s planned urban expansion or compromise public safety.

CDA Says Residents Welcome Development Efforts

According to the authority’s press release, residents and commuters have appreciated ongoing improvements in Islamabad’s road infrastructure, traffic management, urban beautification and building regulation enforcement.

The CDA said these initiatives are intended to improve public facilities, enhance road connectivity and promote a cleaner, safer and better-organized capital.

The authority reiterated its commitment to accelerating infrastructure development, maintaining construction quality and ensuring effective implementation of planning regulations.

The latest developments reflect the CDA’s parallel focus on improving Islamabad’s transport infrastructure and strengthening regulatory oversight of commercial and residential construction along major roads.