December 17, 2021

Islamabad: According to our sources, on Tuesday, 14th December, The Islamabad Master Plan Review Commission, the sub-zone D of Zone 4, will feature the vertical developments in the city.
The commission has also decided that it will build the bylaws for Islamabads’ Zone 4-D for promoting the vertical developments and protecting the green spaces. The subzone will cover almost 23,618 acres. Moreover, the area is reserved for agro-farming, entertainment zones, sports, recreation, etc. The commission will also suggest a plan for decreasing the housing footprint from 55 feet to 20-25% in zone 4.
The commission will also give proposals for implementing and enforcing the building-by-laws to regulate the illegal constructions and the housing schemes in the suburbs of Islamabad. Capital Development Authority (CDA) also informed to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that Margalla Road was also included in the Islamabad Master Plan. Six residential sectors are dependent on this Road. Moreover, it will provide an alternative route for newly and soon to be developed societies. The project will cost almost Rs. 3.29 billion out of that, 3% will be the environment budget.