The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is upgrading commercial centres across Islamabad, with a focus on pedestrian facilities, lighting and public spaces. The work sits alongside the renovation of roads and other municipal infrastructure.
Kohsar Market, Jinnah Super Market in F-7 Markaz and Aabpara Market are part of the facelift scheme. The authority has completed a significant amount of work at the first two sites.
Progress at Kohsar and Jinnah Super markets
The CDA said the upgrading of Kohsar Market is complete, and completion work is in progress. Work at Jinnah Super Market has been finished up to Bhittai Road, and the remainder is expected to be completed soon.
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The project includes rebuilding footpaths and installing decorative electric poles and lighting for pedestrians and visitors.
Aabpara Market and other centre upgrades
Renovation is under way at Aabpara Market, where landscaping and horticulture work is being carried out alongside improvements to sewerage and parking. The authority is also patching damaged roads in commercial centres and installing benches and dustbins for public convenience.
CDA directs agencies to meet deadlines
CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner of Islamabad Sohail Ashraf has instructed the relevant agencies to finish the projects on schedule while maintaining construction quality. He claimed that the modernisation would improve the capital’s infrastructure and general appearance.
