Chairman CDA Visits Diplomatic Enclave, Reviews Progress on Development and Uplifting Works

Date: Oct 02, 2026

ISLAMABAD, October 01, 2026: Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) conducted a detailed visit to the Diplomatic Enclave to review the progress of ongoing development, uplifting, beautification and infrastructure improvement works aimed at further enhancing the area's security, landscaping, functionality and overall environment. Director General (Works) and other senior officers were also present on the occasion. During the visit, the Chairman CDA inspected various ongoing works and reviewed their pace, progress and quality. The concerned officers gave a briefing on the progress achieved, ongoing activities and measures being undertaken to complete the remaining works within the stipulated timelines. Chairman CDA directed the concerned formations to ensure that all development and uplifting works are executed strictly in accordance with approved designs, specifications and prescribed quality standards. He emphasized that the Diplomatic Enclave is a highly important and sensitive area as well as a significant part of Islamabad's diplomatic landscape. Therefore, its infrastructure, environment and overall appearance should reflect the image of Islamabad as a planned, modern, beautiful, secure and well managed federal capital. The ongoing uplifting works in the Diplomatic Enclave include improvement of roads and footpaths, renovation and upgradation of security gates and check posts, improvement of waiting areas, boundary wall works, installation and upgradation of security and LED lighting systems, fencing and grills, landscaping, tree trimming, and improvement of green belts and medians, along with other allied infrastructure works. Chairman CDA stressed that special attention must be given to landscaping, cleanliness, illumination and the overall visual appearance of the Diplomatic Enclave. He directed the relevant CDA formations to ensure proper maintenance of green areas, roads, footpaths and public spaces so that the entire area presents a clean, attractive, well organized and welcoming appearance. Chairman CDA further directed that all ongoing development and uplifting works be completed expeditiously within the stipulated timelines without compromising on quality and standards. He also emphasized that effective arrangements should be made to minimize inconvenience to diplomatic missions, residents, visitors and other stakeholders during execution of the works. He stressed the need for close coordination among all concerned CDA formations so that development, security, landscaping, sanitation and maintenance activities are carried out in an integrated and coordinated manner, ensuring effective utilization of resources and timely completion of the works. *The uplifting and modernization of the Diplomatic Enclave forms part of CDA's broader efforts to improve Islamabad's infrastructure, upgrade public spaces and strengthen the capital's identity as a beautiful, green, secure, environment-friendly and internationally welcoming federal capital of Pakistan.* Chairman CDA directed the concerned officers to ensure regular field monitoring of all ongoing works and provide timely progress updates. He reiterated that all works must be completed within the stipulated timelines and strictly in accordance with the required quality and technical standards. *CDA remains committed to continuously improving Islamabad's infrastructure, public spaces and civic facilities and ensuring that the federal capital provides a modern, safe, clean, well-managed and welcoming environment for citizens, diplomatic missions and international visitors.*