{
  "id": 8953428,
  "title": "CDA Starts Clearing Islamabad Expressway",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/cda-starts-clearing-islamabad-expressway",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T15:23:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/21/cda-starts-clearing-islamabad-expressway/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has begun a crackdown on 377 illegal structures situated along the Islamabad Expressway East. This operation, carried out by the CDA's Building Control Section in collaboration with the Enforcement Directorate and district administration, targets unauthorized construction, commercial activities, and land-use violations. Among these structures, 281 are commercial in nature.\n\nSo far, over 140 structures have been targeted along the stretch from Soan Dehati to Koral Bridge, situated between Iqbal Town and Gulberg Greens. According to the CDA, around Rs. 3 billion in land-conversion charges and penalties are recoverable due to these violations.\n\nThe CDA has marked 124 structures between Soan and Khanna Pull for demolition, with demolition work already underway. The authority has emphasized that sealed premises will remain closed until the violations are addressed and all legal and regularization requirements are met, with approval from the relevant authorities.",
  "summary": "The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has initiated action against 377 illegal structures along Islamabad Expressway East. The operation is being … Read More The post CDA Starts Clearing Islamabad Expressway appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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}