Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA), Muhammad Ali Randhawa, met with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) delegation to discuss key initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing Islamabad’s infrastructure and services. The meeting was also attended by CDA members, NESPAK consultants, and senior officers from the authority.
Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa warmly welcomed the ADB delegation, underscoring the significance of their partnership in advancing critical projects for Islamabad.
He stressed the need for exploring potential avenues of collaborations and ADB’s support in various areas such as water resource management, eco-friendly transportation including Intercity Bus Terminal for Islamabad, and the development of bicycle tracks.
The meeting discussed Islamabad’s water issues and challenges of Islamabad, including supply-demand gaps, inequitable distribution, water theft and leakage.
The discussion also covered the potential of a major water projects to secure long-term water supply for Islamabad.
Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa stressed the importance of introducing different intervations, including net metering, revised tariffs, and improved revenue systems.
