{
  "id": 2956130,
  "title": "Islamabad Set to Get New Rs. 1.4 Billion Underpass",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/islamabad-set-to-get-new-rs-1-4-billion-underpass",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-24T06:02:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/24/islamabad-set-to-get-new-rs-1-4-billion-underpass/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Capital Development Authority (CDA) in Islamabad is set to launch a new infrastructure project with an estimated cost of Rs. 1.4 billion. The project involves the construction of an underpass at Kashmir Chowk, also known as Dhokri Chowk, on Murree Road near the Islamabad Club. The underpass will facilitate traffic flow, with vehicles heading towards Rawalpindi passing through it from the Serena side, while vehicles traveling towards Murree will utilize the top slab. The CDA received technical bids from two companies - Habib Construction Services (HCS) and MS Kamran Khan (Kundi Group). However, Kundi Group was declared non-responsive during the evaluation process. Following the group's filing of a grievance, the CDA is expected to decide on the matter within five days. If the complaint is accepted, bids from both firms will be opened for consideration, or the aggrieved party can approach the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA). The issue is expected to be resolved within 15 days. Both companies have a proven track record of undertaking significant CDA projects.",
  "summary": "The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is set to launch another major infrastructure project in Islamabad after opening technical bids for … Read More The post Islamabad Set to Get New Rs. 1.4 Billion Underpass appeared first on ProPakistani .",
  "key_points": [
    "Islamabad to build Rs. 1.4 billion underpass at Kashmir Chowk.",
    "Vehicles to use underpass for Murree and Rawalpindi traffic.",
    "CDA to decide on bids within five days after grievance resolution."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The underpass project at Kashmir Chowk signals a boost for Islamabad's traffic infrastructure, but its timely execution hinges on resolving the dispute over the bidding process between the CDA and Kundi Group.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}