ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has restrained the Capital Development Authority (CDA) from taking action against houses in Ghauri Town Phase 7, Islamabad, by issuing a stay order on demolition notices.

Justice Muhammad Azam Khan passed a written order while hearing a petition filed by Advocate Mohammad Asif Gujar.

The court issued notices to the CDA and other respondents, seeking their replies in the matter.

According to the petition, the CDA had issued a demolition notice on February 24, which was challenged before the court.

The petitioner argued that the notices were served during the holy month of Ramazan, causing severe mental distress and anguish to about 20,000 residents.

Published in Dawn, March 20th, 2026