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Islamabad's New Commissioner Tackles Water Crisis and Development Challenges

4/3/2026

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Islamabad's new chief commissioner, retired Lt Sohail Ashraf, faces water shortages and unauthorized construction.
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) supplies 70 million gallons of water daily, far below the 220 million needed.
The CDA's master plan, last updated in 1960, requires urgent revision.
Local lawmakers urged broader public participation in budget formulation and called for relief for conflict-displaced residents.

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Story summary

Islamabad's new chief commissioner, retired Lt Sohail Ashraf, faces water shortages and unauthorized construction.
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) supplies 70 million gallons of water daily, far below the 220 million needed.
The CDA's master plan, last updated in 1960, requires urgent revision.
Local lawmakers urged broader public participation in budget formulation and called for relief for conflict-displaced residents.