ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to get its G-6 flats vacated from illegal occupants.

“Pursuant to the judgement dated 13.02.2023 passed by the Honorable Islamabad High Court, Islamabad…and Supreme Court order dated 01.06.2023 and order dated 30.07.2025 passed in C.R.P all illegal occupants residing in CDA Flats located at Aabpara Sector G-6 Islamabad have no legal grounds to retain the CDA property under their illegal occupation,” read a notice served on the occupants of G-6 flats recently.

The illegal occupants were directed to vacate the flats within seven days from the date of the issuance of the notice, failing which the same shall be vacated without further notice.

The CDA constructed the flats near Aabpara Market and was to hand them over to the housing ministry for onward allotment to government officials.

However, the terms and conditions with the housing ministry had not been finalised when the 2005 earthquake occurred. Subsequently, survivors and displaced persons were shifted to these flats.

During the Lal Masjid operation in 2007, police officials began living in the flats, and to this day they and many other government employees are residing there.

An official added that 200 residential flats, completed by the CDA in 2003 as part of a redevelopment project approved by the federal cabinet in 1998, were meant to replace outdated government quarters and provide secure accommodation for employees.

“Once imagined as a symbol of modern Islamabad, the G-6 flats now stand engulfed in neglect, broken promises and overflowing sewage,” an official said.

According to sources, the flats were illegally occupied over the years, with a majority allegedly under the possession of police personnel.

A joint survey by the CDA and the Estate Office showed that out of the 200 flats, most were occupied by the police officials, while others were occupied by CDA employees, federal departments and private individuals.

When contacted, CDA spokesperson Shahid Kiani said the authority would look into the matter.

“We will decide this matter [illegal possession] in accordance with rules and regulations,” he said.

Published in Dawn, June 22nd, 2026