ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority has signaled decisive action against alleged land encroachments by some of the capital’s most prominent institutions, including Islamabad Club and Gun and Country Club, as it intensifies a citywide anti encroachment drive.

Speaking at a media briefing, Deputy Director General Enforcement Dr Anam Fatima said the authority is committed to across the board accountability. She confirmed that a dedicated committee has been formed to examine the Islamabad Club case, while formal notices have already been issued to Gun and Country Club over regulatory violations.

According to CDA records, over 51 kanals of land are under alleged illegal occupation by Islamabad Club, while Gun and Country Club, spread across 250 kanals, is reportedly operating without valid lease or allotment documents. Officials also pointed to unauthorized construction within the club premises carried out without prior approval.

The enforcement push comes alongside recent large scale operations in Bari Imam and Saidpur, where CDA reclaimed state land. Authorities maintained that residents were given sufficient time to vacate and that all past compensation claims had been settled decades ago through land allotments and cash payments.

Dr Anam rejected allegations of selective enforcement, stating that no individual or institution would receive preferential treatment. She noted that illegal expansions, rental settlements, and large scale constructions had continued for years despite the absence of legal ownership, prompting the latest crackdown.

The CDA further clarified that while outer encroachments in Saidpur were removed, the historic core of the village and recently renovated sections would be preserved. Officials also confirmed legal action against rent seekers and internal facilitators, signaling a stricter enforcement regime as Islamabad moves to reclaim public land and enforce urban regulations.