--- title: "CDA takes action against illegal structures on Islamabad Expressway" description: "Most outlets reported the CDA's intensified operation against illegal structures along the Islamabad Expressway, with a focus on the number of structures targeted and the authority's enforcement efforts. Abb Takk News mentioned the crackdown in the context of anti-encroachment and building control, while ProPakistani highlighted the initiation of action against 377 structures. Both framed the operation as a formal enforcement measure by the CDA." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/9443-58-illegal-construction-sites-demolished-along-islamabad site: HarZaviya language: en --- # CDA takes action against illegal structures on Islamabad Expressway pakistan · updated 21 Sep 2026, 8:23 PM PKT · 19–21 Sep 2026 · 6 articles from 5 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 21 Sep 2026 — CDA takes action against illegal structures on Islamabad Expressway (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported the CDA's intensified operation against illegal structures along the Islamabad Expressway, with a focus on the number of structures targeted and the authority's enforcement efforts. Abb Takk News mentioned the crackdown in the context of anti-encroachment and building control, while ProPakistani highlighted the initiation of action against 377 structures. Both framed the operation as a formal enforcement measure by the CDA. - **ProPakistani** — [CDA Starts Clearing Islamabad Expressway](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/21/cda-starts-clearing-islamabad-expressway/) · 21 Sep 2026, 8:23 PM PKT > The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has initiated action against 377 illegal structures along Islamabad Expressway East. The operation is being… Read More - **Abb Takk News** — [CDA steps up crackdown on illegal structures along Islamabad Expressway](https://abbtakk.tv/cda-steps-up-crackdown-on-illegal-structures-along-islamabad-expressway/) · 21 Sep 2026, 7:55 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has intensified its anti-encroachment and building control operation along the eastern side of Islamabad Expressway, targeting unauthorised construction and commercial activities. The drive is being carried out by the CDA’s Building Control Section in coordination with the Enforcement Directorate and District Administration as part... ### 19 Sep 2026 — CDA takes action against illegal structures along Islamabad Expressway (3 outlets) > Most outlets led with the demolition of 58 illegal construction units along the Islamabad Expressway Service Road East. 24 News HD emphasized the demolition of the sites and the inspection by the CDA Chairman. The Associated Press of Pakistan also highlighted the retrieval of 290 kanals of encroached land in Sector E-12, while the Daily Times focused primarily on the land retrieval. All excerpts mention the CDA Chairman’s field inspection, though the framing of the action varied slightly between outlets. - **Daily Times** — [CDA retrieves 290 kanals of encroached land in Sector E-12](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1555430/cda-retrieves-290-kanals-of-encroached-land-in-sector-e-12/) · 20 Sep 2026, 3:39 AM PKT > Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad conducted a detailed field inspection of the Islamabad Expressway Service Road East Project, followed by an inspection of ongoing development works as well as extensive encroachment drive in Sector E-12, Islamabad, and reviewed the progress of major infrastructure and development initiatives. The Chairman directed the... - **24 News HD** — [58 illegal construction sites demolished along Islamabad Expressway](https://www.24newshd.tv/19-Sep-2026/58-illegal-construction-sites-demolished-along-islamabad-expressway) · 19 Sep 2026, 7:18 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) conducted a detailed visit to the Islamabad Expressway East Project and Sector E-12, reviewing ongoing development work and directing officials to accelerate the pace of construction, reported 24NewsHD TV. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Chairman CDA reviews Islamabad Expressway East, E-12 development; 58 illegal units sealed, 290 Kanals retrieved](https://www.app.com.pk/national/chairman-cda-reviews-islamabad-expressway-east-e-12-development-58-illegal-units-sealed-290-kanals-retrieved/) · 19 Sep 2026, 6:24 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD, Sep 19 (APP):Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Soahil Asaraf and Chief Commissioner Islamabad conducted a detailed field inspection of Islamabad Expressway Service Road East Project and Sector E-12 on Saturday and reviewed progress of major infrastructure and anti-encroachment operations. The Chairman directed concerned formations to accelerate pace of work, remove all bot... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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