CDA releases list of 98 illegal housing societies

Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority has released a list of 98 illegal housing societies, warning citizens against investment in unapproved projects. The list reportedly includes several schemes across different zones and areas, highlighting CDA’s renewed focus on controlling unauthorized land development and misleading plot sales. This matters directly for buyers, developers and real estate investors because illegal schemes can create risks related to ownership, possession, development status and future approvals. Stronger public disclosure may help protect citizens from property fraud, improve market transparency and push developers toward legal compliance. For Islamabad’s property sector, such action can strengthen investor confidence in approved projects. Will this warning help reduce illegal plot sales?