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Islamabad Property News: Sakhi directs for time frame to develop Sector I-15

Islamabad—Chairman Prime Minister Task Force on Islamabad, Faisal Sakhi Butt in a recent meeting directed Capital Development Authority (CDA) to submit a workable solution and a time frame for the development of sector I-15 to overcome shortage of housing units in the federal capital.

The project of development of I-15 sector, which include 5 or 6 Marla plot flats, was announced the year 2005 which also included construction of 8000 flats for the low income groups. The amount of Rs 1.4 million per flat was fixed at the time of the announcement of this project but when it was realize before start of this project that the amount was too low to complete it so the authority dropped the idea to work on it.

Around 8,000 allottees submitted the amount for flats to CDA among which the authority returned the amount to 2700 allottees.

The Chairman Prime Ministers’ Task Force Faisal Sakhi Butt said the government is committed to provide affordable housing to the people especially those of the low income class.

He said that Prime Minister has given special directions for development of low income housing schemes.

“The development of the stalled sectors is a chronic issue which has multi dimensional implications not only for future development of Islamabad but on the very existence of the CDA in the light of the grooming competition among Real Estate Developers in and around Islamabad.”

The plight and miseries of the affected people and those of the allotees of the stalled sectors must end now as it is their third generation waiting for the compensation on account of the land acquisition and the dream houses”;

Butt said adding that the development of the stalled sector must be initiated with out any further delay.

The allied road infrastructure consisting of the other link roads to these sectors should immediately be constructed.

The opening of the residential units and new commercial centers would help discourage the trend of non conforming use of the residential buildings in the developed sectors. CDA chairman, in its board meeting, has directed the concerned formation of the authority to expedite work on this sector and submit report to PM Taskforce in a fortnight period.

Islamabad Property News:CDA to spend Rs257m on development of Ankra Park

Islamabad—Capital Development Authority (CDA) would spend Rs. 257 million on of Ankra Park on the Club Road.

CDA is pursuing a comprehensive and integrated programme or the upgradation and provision of quality entertainment facilities in the other parks of the city as part of its efforts for improvement environment of the Federal Capital.

Chairman CDA said that the ongoing developments in the parks are being completed on priority basis and missing facilities, especially in the small parks are being provided.

The facilities underdevelopment would soon be opened for the public to add colours to the beauty of the Federal Capital and provide quality entertainment infrastructure to the residents.

Chairman Prime Minister Task Force on Islamabad, Faisal Sakhi Butt said that government is fully committed to make Islamabad a model metropolitan of the world and all out support would be extended to CDA for conserving the green character of the city improving its environment and providing quality entertainment facilities in different areas of the city.

Chairman CDA apprised the task force that PC-I for the development and upgradation of the Ankara Park has been completed and work would soon commence on the improvement of different facilities in the park.

It would be equipped with the beautiful and state-of-the-art dancing fountain to provide unprecedented entertainment to the residents and the people visiting Islamabad from within the country and abroad. He said that the upgradation include establishment of story gardens, soft landscaping and spacious parking facility.

He also apprised the chairman of the task force that 90 % of the development work in the Fatima Jinnah (F-9) Park has been completed and efforts have been geared up to complete the remaining work so that the residents could avail the facilities being developed for their entertainment.

He said that the Authority has already directed for early completion of the ongoing development work in the Lake View Park including the entertainment hub and water sports facility.

Chairman Prime Minister Task Force, Faisal Sakhi Butt asked CDA to restore the natural and charismatic beauty of the natural streams and nullahas flowing through the Federal Capital. He said that these natural streams and ravines were once the hallmark of Islamabad but with the passage of time these have badly been polluted.

He said that different households and katchi abadis constructed along these ravines and natural streams channeled their sewage into these nullas, which further deteriorated the situation. He called upon the CDA to come up with some solid project for cleaning of these nullahas and restoring their nostalgic beauty.

Chairman CDA immediately directed the concerned formations of the Authority to appoint an independent Project Director and actively pursue different measures being taken in this regard. The task force assured CDA to take up the matter with different organization from its platform to materialize the poject.

Chairman Prime Minister Task Force, Faisal Sakhi Butt that the Prime Minister of Pakistan has directed for development of entertainment facilities on modern line, as per international standards with the assurance of all the precautionary safety measure and environmental friendly initiatives to provide quality entertainment to the people visiting Islamabad, as the Federal Capital is the face of the country.

He said that all the illegal connections of the sewage being channeled into the natural streams should be plugged and the process of upgradation of these streams and that of the imposing fines for illegal connections should be proceeded simultaneously.He said that the park in the G and I Series Sectors should be provided all the missing facilities to make them at par with the entertainment facilities in posh areas of the city.

Islamabad Property News:Delay in Kashmir Highway construction poses threats to commuters

ISLAMABAD – The Capital Development Authority (CDA) chairman seems least interested in ensuring the timely completion of the Kashmir Highway project, which has almost come to a halt due to non provision of funds by the authority, Pakistan Today learnt.
The delay in construction of the Kashmir Highway has also been posing threats to the lives of those people who routinely travel on the under-construction Kashmir Highway.
According to sources, CDA has discontinued the funds for the construction project so the contractors have also slowed down the pace of the work. According to official CDA sources, less than half of the Kashmir Highway construction work has been done so far due to the lack of funds. Moreover, the developers have also been reluctant in continuing the work, causing delay in the mega project and nuisance to the commuters.
“Last week I was going to my home in Taxila when suddenly my cab went into a ditch on Kashmir highway, after which I lost control of my vehicle, which further hit a rock lying on the edge of the highway, resulting in great damage to my taxi,” said Ghulam Mahmood, a taxi driver. He said that his taxi was at the workshop and he had been unable to earn a livelihood for some days now , however what disturbed Mahmood the most was who was responsible for his loss.
Like the taxi driver, Ghulam Mahmood, there are many others who have been involved in similar incidents on the under-construction road, where many people have been injured and their vehicles damaged. However, the CDA has not taken any steps for the safety of the commuters and seems least bothered in expediting the construction work also. Therefore, the civic body’s negligence has been a cause of trouble to many commuters.
On Thursday night, another car faced a similar situation when the driver lost control of the vehicle and it hit a rock when passing by a CNG station on the highway. The police and emergency vehicles rushed to the spot. Fortunately, the driver’s life was safe, however the car was completely damaged.
Deep holes have been dug on the Kashmir Highway as part of the construction process, however the management has not placed any warning signs around such places, posing great risk to the commuters’ lives.
The Rs 3 billion dual carriageway project, under which the road will have five lanes on either side from Golra Mor to Peshawar Mor, is being constructed under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP). The Kashmir Highway is being widened mainly to provide fast access to the new airport being established in Fateh Jang, around 30 kilometres from the capital.
Nevertheless, the negligence of some concerned officials of the authority has created a number of hurdles in the timely completion of the project. The officials of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the CDA have dubbed the highway project the “future lifeline” of Islamabad as it will provide new links between the capital and the new airport and the Lahore and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa motorways.
A wholesale market has also been proposed in Sangjani, near the new airport, for trade activities in the northern region and Punjab. Under the plan, an interchange will be constructed at the Kashmir Highway – GT Road junction to divert traffic from the Kashmir Highway to the motorway and GT Road.

Islamabad Property News: Lack of development work irks E-12 allottees

Islamabad—Allottees of sector E-12 expressed grave concern over non initiation of development work in the sector.

Sector had come into being as far back as 22 years but no development work has been done so far. This negligence on the part of concerned authorities has deprived us of right of living in our own houses, they stated.

CDA is treating us second rate citizens as it is paying no attention to this issue despite our requests and complaints, they said.

They warned if no action was taken towards starting of development work then they will resort to supreme court. They also urged CDA to give them representation if any meeting regarding development work is convened by it.

Rawalpindi Property News: DHA holds draw

Rawalpindi: The draw for the ‘DHA Commercial 2011’ was held at the Defence Housing Authority, Phase-I, Islamabad, on Friday, says a press release. Through the draw, 5 marla commercial plots, shops and studio apartments were allotted to the successful applicants. Senior officials of the Defence Housing Authority along with the others were also present on the occasion to witness the draw. The lucky winners were very happy on the occasion. They said they were waiting for the launch of DHA commercial projects since long. They hoped that like other projects the DHA would also complete this project in time.

Pakistan Property News:Land record computerisation project reviewed

Islamabad: The land revenue record of the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) will be computerised soon under the automation of land revenue record project for the rural areas of Islamabad.

Progress on the project was reviewed in a meeting chaired by Chief Commissioner Tariq Mahmood Pirzada. Deputy Commissioner Amer Ali Ahmed, ADC Farasat Ali Khan, Project Director Muhammad Arif Daar and officials of the Ministry of Information and Technology attended the meeting.

The chief commissioner ordered for automation of land revenue record for achieving transparency and data maintenance. Participants of the meeting were informed that so far data entry of 22 ‘mouzas’ in Islamabad and basic computer training of ‘patwaris’ has been completed.

The meeting also decided to constitute a committee headed by ADC Farasat Ali Khan, which would identify and remove bottlenecks in the project. The meeting also discussed the proposal for preparing a model software for automation of land revenue of one village as a pilot project.

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