The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Friday announced plans to enhance urban planning and land management in Islamabad through advanced satellite technology, in collaboration with the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO).
\nThe initiative was discussed during a meeting at CDA Headquarters chaired by Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad.
\nSUPARCO representatives briefed participants on the use of satellite imagery and data-sharing under an existing memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CDA.
\nThe technology will be used to identify land-related issues, monitor illegal constructions, and support more transparent and efficient city planning.
\nChairman Randhawa said the partnership marked \u201ca significant step towards smart and sustainable urban development in the federal capital,\u201d adding that the use of satellite imagery would make planning \u201cmore effective, transparent, and accountable.\u201d
\nOfficials were also briefed on progress in Islamabad\u2019s new residential sectors.
\nDevelopment work in Sector C-14 has entered its final phase, while construction in Sectors C-15 and I-12 is advancing rapidly.
\nWork has also begun in sub-sectors of E-12 after years of delay.
\nRandhawa directed that all development works be completed promptly with high standards and full provision of civic amenities.
\nHe added that the possession of developed plots would be ensured soon, reaffirming that \u201creviving long-neglected sectors and completing ongoing projects remain top priorities for the CDA.\u201d
\nSenior CDA officials, including Member Planning and Design Dr Khalid Hafiz, Member Environment Esfandyar Baloch, and Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon, as well as a technical team from SUPARCO, attended the session.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Friday announced plans to enhance urban planning and land management in Islamabad through advanced satellite technology, in collaboration with the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO). The initiative was discussed during a meeting at CDA Headquarters chaired by Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":511845,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-511840","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n