The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has intensified its anti-encroachment operations across Islamabad, with a recent operation resulting in the recovery of 50 kanal of public land from illegal occupation.
The action forms part of the authority’s ongoing efforts to protect public property and prevent unauthorized use of land designated for public purposes. The recovered land will help ensure that valuable urban space remains available for planned development and civic needs.

CDA has continued operations against encroachments in different parts of the capital as part of broader efforts to improve land management and maintain the city’s planned layout. Unauthorized structures and occupations can affect road networks, public spaces, infrastructure development, and overall urban planning.
The latest recovery also highlights the authority’s focus on preserving land reserved for public use. Effective control over public land can support better implementation of future infrastructure and development projects across Islamabad.
The anti-encroachment drive is expected to contribute to more organized urban development while helping the CDA maintain designated areas for roads, public facilities, green spaces, and other civic infrastructure.

For property owners, investors, and residents, such actions also reinforce the importance of verifying land ownership, boundaries, and relevant approvals before making property-related decisions in Islamabad.



