Pakistan, July 20 -- ISLAMABAD - The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced a large-scale operation against illegal housing and cooperative societies following orders from Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. CDA Chairman Mohammad Ali Randhawa is leading the initiative to bring unapproved projects under strict control.

To streamline the process, the CDA will divide these illegal societies into various categories. The chairman instructed authorities to prepare separate lists for societies under CDA and Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) jurisdiction to ensure clear accountability.

Moreover, officials have been directed to collect detailed data on each society, including layout plans, NOC (No Objection Certificate) status, and land a...