CDA seals offices of illegal Itifaq Residencia scheme

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has ordered the sealing of the marketing and site offices of Itifaq Residencia, a housing scheme on Simly Dam Link Road in Islamabad, according to Mettis Global. The authority labelled the scheme a defaulter, since building started before any layout plan or no objection certificate was granted. Earlier notices dated May 23, 2025 and May 20, 2026 had told the sponsors to halt development, marketing and plot transfers, yet no approval was obtained.

The sealing order extends to the advertisers, consultants, contractors, real estate agents and marketing partners linked to the project. The CDA has also sought demolition of the unauthorised structures under the CDA Ordinance 1960, and instructed IESCO and SNGPL to withhold utility links from the project unless plans are approved. It also asked that the project's advertisements be held back, adding that PEMRA and the PTA could block sites promoting unapproved schemes.