- CDA is upgrading Kohsar Market, Jinnah Super Market and Aabpara Market.
- Work at Kohsar Market is complete, with finishing touches under way.
- The plan covers footpaths, decorative poles, lighting, benches, dustbins, sewerage and parking.
- The CDA chairman has ordered timely completion without compromising quality.
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is giving Islamabad's commercial centres a facelift, with pedestrian facilities, lighting and public spaces at the heart of the plan. The authority has already completed major portions of work at two of the three markets covered.
Alongside the renovation of roads and other civic infrastructure, the programme aims to make the markets easier and more pleasant for shoppers and visitors on foot.
| Market | Current status | Other work |
|---|---|---|
| Kohsar Market | Upgradation completed; finishing work under way | Part of the programme-wide footpath, lighting, bench and dustbin work |
| Jinnah Super Market (F-7 Markaz) | Completed up to Bhittai Road; remainder expected soon | Part of the programme-wide footpath, lighting, bench and dustbin work |
| Aabpara Market | Renovation under way | Landscaping, horticulture, sewerage and parking |
Where the work stands
The programme covers Kohsar Market, Jinnah Super Market in F-7 Markaz and Aabpara Market. According to the CDA, upgradation work at Kohsar Market has been completed, and only finishing work is still under way.
At Jinnah Super Market, work has been completed up to Bhittai Road. The remaining portion is expected to be finished soon.
Renovation is also in progress at Aabpara Market, where the authority is carrying out landscaping and horticulture alongside improvements to sewerage and parking.
What the upgrade includes
A central part of the project is the reconstruction of footpaths. The CDA is also installing decorative electric poles and new lighting to improve conditions for pedestrians and visitors.
The authority is patching damaged roads in the commercial centres as well. To improve public convenience, it is adding benches and dustbins.
Directions from the CDA chairman
CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Sohail Ashraf has directed the relevant departments to finish the projects within the stipulated timelines. He has also stressed that construction quality must be maintained.
He said the upgradation of commercial centres would improve the capital's infrastructure and enhance its overall appearance.
The CDA has been told to complete the projects within the stipulated timelines. The remaining portion of Jinnah Super Market is expected to be finished soon, while work continues at Aabpara Market.
Questions and answers
Which Islamabad markets are being upgraded?
The CDA's programme covers Kohsar Market, Jinnah Super Market in F-7 Markaz and Aabpara Market.
What improvements are being made?
The work includes reconstruction of footpaths, decorative electric poles and lighting, patchwork on damaged roads, and benches and dustbins. At Aabpara Market it also covers landscaping, horticulture, sewerage and parking.
Is the work finished?
Upgradation at Kohsar Market is complete apart from finishing work. At Jinnah Super Market, work up to Bhittai Road is done and the rest is expected soon. Renovation at Aabpara Market is still in progress.
