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ISLAMABAD — August 27, 2026: The Capital Development Authority (CDA), under the vision of Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi Federal Minister for Interior and leadership of Sohail Ashraf, Chairman CDA, CDA has taken a landmark, practical and Excellent initiative to address one of the longstanding challenges of Islamabad’s rural areas by introducing a comprehensive Integrated Operations & Resource Planning System for solid waste management for collection and disposal of sold waste in Zones IV and V.
For many years, the rural areas of Islamabad very neglected very badly in terms of systematic cleanliness and solid waste management. Unlike the developed and central sectors of the Federal Capital, a comprehensive, organized and technology enabled mechanism for regular collection, transportation and environmentally responsible disposal of solid waste was not available across these areas.
Recognizing this long standing issue of the citizens of Zones IV and V, CDA Chairman Sohail Ashraf has made cleanliness and environmental sustainability of the rural areas an important priority and has directed to chalked out a comprehensive, workable and integrated system for solid waste collection and disposal covering 65 Union Councils in the rural areas of Islamabad.
The initiative has been developed in collaboration with a reputed Turkish waste management company, bringing international operational experience, modern machinery and equipments and technology based monitoring into the solid waste management system of Islamabad.
The CDA Board has also approved the comprehensive and effective solid waste disposal plan, paving the way for its phased approach which is firstly being implementation in Zones IV and V. Consequently, rural localities including Bani Gala, Ghuri Town and other surrounding areas will come under Zones IV and V, will have structured and regular solid waste collection and disposal mechanism.
A Historic Shift in Focus Towards Rural Areas of Islamabad
Zones IV and V are rural areas of Islamabad which constitute a substantial part of Islamabad’s eastern, southern, rural and peri urban areas. These areas have historically faced challenges of inadequate sanitation infrastructure, scattered settlements, longer collection routes and the absence of a uniform and integrated solid waste management mechanism.
The CDA initiative represents a fundamental transformation in the way sanitation services will be planned and delivered in rural Islamabad.
Under the new model, waste management will no longer depend on ad hoc arrangements. Instead, manpower, machinery, collection points, vehicles and routes will be planned according to the actual population, waste generation, road network, geographical spread and operational requirements of each area.
*Comprehensive
Solid Waste Disposal Coverage of Zones
IV abd V*
The Integrated Operations & Resource Plan for Zones IV and V envisages management of approximately 342 tons of solid waste per day, supported by approximately 1,610 personnel and 103 machinery units. The plan also includes a substantial network of containers and collection equipment suited to the distinctive requirements of rural and peri urban areas.
The operational model specifically recognizes that Zones IV and V require a different approach from the densely populated central areas of Islamabad. Longer collection routes, dispersed settlements and narrow roads require greater reliance on appropriately deployed mini tippers, hand carts and other suitable equipment.
