ISLAMABAD: In a fresh push to turn Islamabad into one of the region’s most attractive and environmentally sustainable capitals, Chairman Capital Development Authority and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, visited G-6/3 to inspect a newly developed public park and review progress on extensive beautification efforts.

During the visit, the chairman examined ongoing work related to eco-friendly plantation, horticulture, and landscape development. He praised the quality of the improvements and directed relevant teams to maintain international standards in park design, emphasizing that public spaces should provide both recreation and a cleaner urban environment for residents.

Officials briefed the chairman on the plantation strategy, which focuses on indigenous and climate-resilient species aimed at enhancing biodiversity and reducing the city’s environmental footprint. The landscaping plan includes upgraded walking tracks, lush green lawns, and decorative flower beds intended to create a vibrant and family-friendly atmosphere.

A major highlight of the visit was the review of a comprehensive beautification plan for the green belt along Atatürk Avenue, stretching from Margalla Road to Khayaban-e-Suhrawardy. The corridor is set to undergo large-scale landscaping and plantation to improve the visual appeal of one of the capital’s busiest routes.

Mr Randhawa said Islamabad’s green spaces are central to the city’s identity and must be preserved and upgraded to meet the expectations of residents and visitors alike. He stressed that parks and avenues should reflect the capital’s status as a modern, clean, and environmentally responsible city.

The latest initiative is part of CDA’s broader campaign to revive neglected public areas and expand urban greenery across Islamabad. With new parks, upgraded green belts, and ambitious plantation drives, the authority is accelerating efforts to make the federal capital greener, healthier, and more beautiful than ever before.