{
  "id": 19294703,
  "title": "Stakeholders agree on revival of Islamabad’s Covered Market in G-6",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/stakeholders-agree-on-revival-of-islamabads-covered-market-in-g-6",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-10T05:38:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2043340/stakeholders-agree-on-revival-of-islamabads-covered-market-in-g-6"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Islamabad's historical Covered Market in G-6 is set for revival after stakeholders agreed on changes to the market's bylaws. The Capital Development Authority (CDA) held a final hearing to discuss the proposed modifications to the market, which was originally designed by a British architect. Sources indicate that the leaseholder, area residents, and the civic agency reached an agreement on allowing a ground-plus one storey structure in the market. The CDA had previously sought to build a multi-storey building on the plot, but after concerns from local residents and legal intervention, the agency was forced to withdraw the plan. Previously, the market was a single-storey zigzag building with no parking. In 2007, the CDA altered the lease agreement, allowing a multi-storey market, leading to the demolition of the original landmark. The plot, leased to Ch. Sirajuddin in 1966, has remained vacant since then, depriving citizens of a convenient market for daily needs. The CDA board will now consider the matter for final approval after public consultation.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: The revival of the historical Covered Market in G-6 is on the cards as the Capital Development Authority (CDA) conducted a final hearing on the proposed changes to the bylaws of the market. Sources in the CDA said a meeting between the leaseholder, area residents and the civic agency was held recently. The participants agreed that a ground-plus one storey would be allowed in the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}