CDA Chairman Reviews Mega Projects Ahead of SCO Summit in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, chaired a high-level meeting at CDA Headquarters to discuss preparations for upcoming mega projects in Islamabad, ahead of the SCO Summit and other international conferences.

The meeting was attended by CDA Board Members, including Member Administration Talat Mahmood, Member Finance Tahir Naeem, Member Engineering Syed Nafasat Raza, Member Planning and Design Dr. Khalid Hafiz, Member Environment Esfandyar Baloch, and other relevant officials. Officials briefed the chairman on the final stages of preparing Requests for Proposal (RFP) for major development projects, which will involve internationally and nationally renowned consultants. Updates were also shared on PC-1 and PC-2 preparations and the Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) of these projects.

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Chairman Randhawa highlighted that, in line with the vision of the Prime Minister and the Federal Minister for Interior, these initiatives aim to transform Islamabad into a modern, world-class capital. He emphasized that all mega projects must be completed before the SCO Summit to ensure the city is fully prepared to host international events.

He further directed that all project procedures follow an open, transparent, and competitive process, with no compromise on quality. International standards must be adhered to, and the PC-1 and tendering processes should be expedited to enable the formal commencement of projects next year.

Chairman Randhawa added that completing these projects will enhance Islamabad’s capacity for international and national events, tourism, and diplomatic activities, establishing it as a model capital city.