The federal cabinet has approved significant amendments to Islamabad’s master plan, leading to changes in the administrative boundaries between Islamabad and Rawalpindi. These updates aim to address long-standing disputes and streamline governance in the region.
Key Changes:
- Sector H-14: The entire sector has been transferred to the jurisdiction of the Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB). Residents of H-14 will no longer be considered part of Islamabad and will now fall under Rawalpindi Cantt’s administration.
- Sector H-13: Around one-third of this sector has been handed over to Rawalpindi, while the remainder remains under Islamabad’s control.
These adjustments are expected to resolve boundary disputes between the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the RCB, which have previously caused confusion among residents. By redefining these borders, the government aims to improve administrative efficiency and ensure better service delivery for the affected areas.
Additional decisions include changes to major avenues’ right-of-way and the conversion of certain green spaces into residential sectors. Furthermore, specific sectors, including H-13, H-14, H-15, and H-17, are now exempt from CDA’s land acquisition policies and will instead be managed under special regulations.
Residents of these sectors have expressed concerns about potential disruptions, such as updates to property documentation and municipal services. Authorities have assured that the transition will be smooth and that all issues will be addressed in due course.
This reorganization highlights the government’s commitment to resolving jurisdictional ambiguities and promoting efficient urban development in the Islamabad-Rawalpindi metropolitan region. With coordinated efforts between federal and local authorities, these changes are expected to bring improved infrastructure and public services to the impacted communities.
Residents are encouraged to stay updated through official channels for more information on how these changes may impact their civic responsibilities.
