{"id":102765,"date":"2025-07-14T12:00:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T07:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=102765"},"modified":"2025-07-14T12:01:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T07:01:00","slug":"cda-vows-world-class-makeover-for-saidpur-village","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/cda-vows-world-class-makeover-for-saidpur-village.html","title":{"rendered":"CDA Chief vows world-class makeover for Saidpur Village"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Islamabad: Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, on Sunday visited the historic Saidpur Model Village to inspect the ongoing beautification and upgradation work, reaffirming his administration\u2019s commitment to transforming Islamabad into a modern, tourist-friendly capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accompanied by Member Environment Esfandyar Baloch and other senior officials, Randhawa reviewed the project\u2019s progress and expressed satisfaction over the enhancements being carried out at the centuries-old cultural site. He was briefed on the details of the ongoing work by a team of CDA officials, architects, and horticulture experts, including specialists from Baku, who are assisting in the redesign of the village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/directives-to-accelerate-cda-sector-development.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On-ground action ordered to accelerate CDA sector development<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Randhawa stated that the CDA aims to develop Saidpur Village as a \u201cstate-of-the-art model village that meets international standards,\u201d and emphasized the need to complete the project at the earliest. He directed that all available resources be deployed to accelerate the work, stressing that the initiative is a key part of the broader vision to equip Islamabad with world-class tourist and recreational facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the Saidpur visit, Randhawa also received a briefing on a recent anti-encroachment operation carried out by the CDA in the Margalla Hills National Park. The enforcement action resulted in the demolition of 13 illegal structures and the recovery of approximately 23 kanals of encroached government land. The reclaimed land has been handed over to the Environment Wing for ecological restoration and reintegration into the protected national park area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Randhawa reiterated a strict zero-tolerance policy towards encroachments and environmental violations, stating, \u201cNo encroachments or violations will be tolerated in the Margalla Hills or anywhere else in Islamabad. We are fully committed to preserving the city\u2019s natural heritage and scenic beauty.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/cda-seals-illegal-marquees-commercial-buildings.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDA seals marquees, commercial buildings in Zone V<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Saidpur Model Village uplift project is part of a series of development initiatives being pursued by the CDA to enhance Islamabad\u2019s urban landscape, promote eco-tourism, and ensure sustainable development through community engagement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad: Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, on Sunday visited the historic Saidpur Model Village to inspect the ongoing beautification and upgradation work, reaffirming his administration\u2019s commitment to transforming Islamabad into a modern, tourist-friendly capital. Accompanied by Member Environment Esfandyar Baloch and other senior officials, Randhawa reviewed the project\u2019s progress and expressed satisfaction over the enhancements being carried out at the centuries-old cultural site. He was briefed on the details of the ongoing work by a team of CDA officials, architects, and horticulture experts, including specialists from Baku, who are assisting in the redesign of the village. Read: On-ground action ordered to accelerate CDA sector development Randhawa stated that the CDA aims to develop Saidpur Village as a \u201cstate-of-the-art model village that meets international standards,\u201d and emphasized the need to complete the project at the earliest. He directed that all available resources be deployed to accelerate the work, stressing that the initiative is a key part of the broader vision to equip Islamabad with world-class tourist and recreational facilities. 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