CDA Allocates Land Dedicated for 2 Universities to Islamabad’s Famous Housing Project

Notably, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has offered the Higher Education Commission (HEC) just 25 acres of alternative land against the 250 acres it purchased for two public universities in Islamabad.

Key points

• In 2007, HEC purchased 250 acres in Kuri from CDA for more than Rs.
• In 2025, the CDA board decided to relocate administration educational institutions and land reserved for universities to the institutional sector in I-17.
• HEC authorities have rejected the proposal to provide around 25 acres in Sector I-17, demanding possession of the original land or a suitable alternative.
• An HEC official remarked the commission had never requested land in I-17 and questioned how CDA could offer such a small area in exchange for 250 acres.
• The matter was scheduled to be discussed at CDA's board session on Monday but could not be taken up.

In practice, the dispute arose after CDA included the land allocated to HEC in its Margalla Enclave housing project, being developed in Kuri through a joint venture with the Defence Housing Authority (DHA).

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In 2007, HEC purchased 250 acres in Kuri from CDA for more than Rs. 1 billion to establish the University of Engineering, Sciences and Technology and the National University of Law. Nevertheless, the land was afterwards incorporated into the Margalla Enclave project. It covers approximately 18, 000 kanals.

HEC authorities have rejected the proposal to provide around 25 acres in Sector I-17, demanding possession of the original land or a suitable alternative. Illegal Sheesha Cafes in Islamabad to Remain Closed Until Further Notice.

Notably, an HEC official remarked the commission had never requested land in I-17 and questioned how CDA could offer such a small area in exchange for 250 acres. The official demanded immediate possession of the original land or an allocation elsewhere if the Kuri site was no longer available.

Notably, the matter was scheduled to be discussed at CDA's board session on Monday but could not be taken up. It is now projected to be considered at the next gathering.

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Taken together, the developments around CDA Allocates Land Dedicated for 2 Universities to Islamabad's Famous Housing Project point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.