New regulations aim to upgrade informal settlements and integrate them into the city’s urban framework
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) approved new regulations to upgrade and regularize recognized informal settlements, known as katchi abadis, in the federal capital, while also reviewing plans for a model graveyard to accommodate Islamabad’s growing population.
The decisions were made during the second meeting of the CDA board, chaired by Muhammad Ali Randhawa, who also serves as Chief Commissioner Islamabad, according to an official statement.
The board approved the Islamabad Capital Territory Urban Regeneration/Renewal (Regulations, Upgradation and Relocation) Regulations 2025, following directives from the Supreme Court of Pakistan and under the CDA Ordinance 1960. The regulations target recognized settlements regularized by the federal government between 1995 and 2004.
Under the new framework, only residents living in these settlements as per surveys conducted up to December 31, 2002, will be eligible for benefits. The CDA’s Planning Wing will conduct a fresh survey to design upgradation and rehabilitation plans, including layout preparation, infrastructure improvements, provision of basic facilities, and construction and repair of roads.
Separately, the board reviewed a proposal to build a model graveyard at Pandorian. Randhawa instructed that the project include a large funeral area, ablution spaces, toilets, parking, ambulance and funeral transport services, and CCTV surveillance, ensuring modern amenities and high construction standards.
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