Two More Towers in Islamabad on CDA Radar amid Massive Crackdown

ISLAMABAD – A major real estate crackdown is unfolding in Pakistani capital Islamabad as Capital Development Authority (CDA) prepares to cancel the leases of two prominent towers in Islamabad, triggering alarm across the city’s high-end property sector. The move comes amid a widening investigation into alleged irregularities in major real estate projects, with investigative journalist Zahid Gishkori making startling revelations that two more well-known towers have now come under CDA’s radar. According to reports, one tower is located in the F-7 sector while the other is situated in F-10, both considered prime commercial and residential areas of Islamabad. Breaking News: The CDA prepares to cancel the leases of two prominent towers. The move signals a significant crackdown on alleged irregularities in high-profile real estate projects in the capital. More details here. Part-4 pic.twitter.com/UsTLkDrnMU — Zahid Gishkori (@ZahidGishkori) May 5, 2026 Authorities have already taken strict action in at least one case, with CDA reportedly restricting the sale and purchase of apartments in one of the buildings, signaling an escalation in regulatory enforcement. The crackdown is being pursued under the Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi-led administration, which is said to be adopting a firm stance against alleged corruption and misuse of authority. Sources suggest that several CDA officials, along with personnel from other departments and bureaucratic circles, are under scrutiny for allegedly facilitating such projects in exchange for kickbacks. The development comes alongside a significant legal precedent, as the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has upheld CDA’s decision to cancel the lease of the high-profile One Constitution Avenue project, dismissing petitions filed by developer M/s BNP (Pvt) Ltd and other stakeholders. In its ruling, the court found that the developer had repeatedly failed to meet financial obligations under a 2019 Supreme Court order, including payment in