Islamabad regulators seal illegal clinics and housing scheme
The healthcare authority closed unqualified practices in B-17, I-14 and G-8, while the CDA moved against Itifaq Residencia for building without approval.
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad authorities have sealed illegal healthcare outlets and a private housing society office in separate enforcement actions aimed at public safety and building rules.
The Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) carried out sealing operations against unqualified and illegal healthcare practices in B-17, I-14 and G-8, the Associated Press of Pakistan reported. The authority said the action was part of its efforts to protect public health and enforce healthcare standards.
Separately, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) ordered the sealing of the site and marketing offices of the private housing scheme Itifaq Residencia on Simly Dam Link Road in Zone-IV(D), ProPakistani reported citing an official CDA document.
The CDA said the scheme began development without approval of its layout plan or issuance of a No Objection Certificate. It declared the development, structures and land use illegal under the CDA Ordinance 1960, ICT Zoning Regulations 1992 and regulations issued in 2023 for private housing, farm housing, apartment and commercial projects in Zones II, IV and V.
The authority said it had issued notices on May 23, 2025, and May 20, 2026, directing sponsors to stop development, marketing and plot sales. The sponsors were told to remove buildings and other structures constructed without approval, and public notices about illegal housing schemes had been published in national newspapers and uploaded to the CDA website, but the required approvals were not obtained.
Following the continued lack of approvals, the Regional Planning Directorate directed the CDA Enforcement Directorate to seal the housing scheme's marketing and site offices. The CDA also called for coordinated action to demolish or remove illegal structures and asked utility providers to issue connections only in accordance with approved layout and building plans. Relevant authorities were further asked to prevent the publication and online circulation of advertisements for unapproved housing and commercial projects.
Independent News Pakistan reported that Pak-EPA has stepped up efforts to enforce environmental regulations in Islamabad. No further details were provided.
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