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Updated: Aug 30, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Muhammad Usman Younas gave the directives to restore a 900 years old Sarai (inn). The Sarai is located in Sarai Kharbooz, a place near the GT Road in a rural area of the federal capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The chairman has asked to begin the repair and restoration process of the Sarai immediately. The old heritage never caught the sight of archaeologists and is in a pretty destructive condition but once rennonavted and restored, the Sarai will be opened to tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CDA chairman also visited the heritage site and constituted a committee which will provide assistance to the concerned departments, monitor the restoration process and eventually open it for the public and tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Updated: Mar 23, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an attempt to facilitate the citizens of Islamabad in a better and more convenient way, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has introduced helpline number 1819. CDA has taken many steps in order to provide modern facilities to citizens by using technology and the launch of the helpline number is also a step in the right direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The residents of the capital city can acquire information about different services provided by the CDA as well as other departments and can also provide feedback. These services include property transfer and vehicle registration. Moreover, the helpline can also be used to get information on all services provided by taxation and ICT Police departments. The use of modern technology and the helpline will help in speeding up the processes and reduce the hassle for citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Updated: Mar 15, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the recent and successful efforts of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to increase the water supply to the US Embassy Compound, the authority received a letter of appreciation from Danial P. Senior Facility Manager US Embassy Islamabad. CDA provided the services of increasing the water supply of the compound and constructing the retaining wall to prevent erosion along the creek side of the embassy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The authority was appreciated by the senior facility manager on the responsiveness of the team and the quality of work delivered. He added in the letter, \u201cOn behalf of our Mission, please accept my deepest appreciation for the services that the Capital Development Authority provides to the Embassy. I value the relationship that the Capital Development Authority has with the Embassy and look forward to future endeavours.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CDA Water Management Wing said that the provision of water to the US Embassy was through tanker service but now the issue has been permanently resolved and the embassy will get water through the supply system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a separate development, the CDA has decided to launch the country\u2019s first virtual zoo in Islamabad. The virtual zoo will be opened in Islamabad Zoo where visitors will be entertained with a virtual show every evening along with movies and documentaries. As per the initial details, the virtual zoo will be developed on two-thirds of the land where a rescue and rehabilitation centre will also be established for injured animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Just like Galiyat Development Authority (GDA)<\/a> in Galiyat, Malir Development Authority (MDA)<\/a> in Karachi and Lahore Development Authority (LDA) in Lahore, there is a primary body in the capital city to oversee all the developments. This blog will provide you with a complete overview of the services, complaint management system, projects and more about Capital Development Authority (CDA). So, let\u2019s begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overview Of Capital Development Authority (CDA)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we talk about the responsibilities of the authority, it is important that we discuss how it came into being because after the independence of Pakistan, the capital city of the country was Karachi. So let\u2019s see how the authority was formed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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History Of CDA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After independence, Karachi was chosen as the capital of Pakistan but there were more than a few issues the government faced and felt that it doesn\u2019t qualify for the needs of a capital city. Among the issues, the government faced, one was that the number of buildings the port city had were inadequate and not up to the mark. Two other issues that the city faced at the time were its climate and pressure it was facing socially, politically and economically. The structure and development of the port city was not the ideal to carry out the duties of capital as well as manage the influx of people migrating as a result of independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building a new capital was the only solution which would be planned and developed, as per the needs of government. Extensive research was carried in order to locate a site perfect for the new capital city and it was named Islamabad. Exactly after 20 years, the then government of Pakistan changed the capital city from Karachi to Islamabad. An executive order was also passed for the creation of an organization that will overlook the infrastructural planning, development and maintenance of the newly built capital city. The executive order was later superseded by the CDA ordinance issued on June 27, 1960, which laid the foundation of powers, responsibilities and jurisdiction of the authority. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Responsibilities Of CDA<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Capital Development Authority (CDA) is the apex civic authority that is responsible for the town planning, building and maintenance in Islamabad. Its responsibilities also include the coordination with other authorities such as Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) and administration of Islamabad Capital Territory in order to achieve uniformity in planning and development of the capital, as per CDA Ordinance 1960. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second objective of CDA Ordinance 1960 was to authorize CDA to execute other functions as well including municipality, health, cleanliness, education and provision of goods. For this purpose, CDA had built a model school and a hospital a few years after the new capital city of Pakistan was built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About CDA Model School<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To fulfil its secondary duty of providing quality education, the board of CDA approved the development of a model school which is established in 1986 in Sector I-9 and named as CDA Model School. The school provides education till matriculation. However, from class 1-5 the education is for both boys and girls but onwards 6th<\/sup> class it is only for girls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CDA Model School Facilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The school has following facilities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n