Pakistan, Oct. 23 -- The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced a major revision in its building construction fee structure, marking the first update since 2017. The move comes amid rising property values across Islamabad, as the authority aims to regulate urban expansion and generate higher revenue. Property owners and developers will now pay increased charges based on the number of floors built under the newly revised Floor Area Ratio (FAR) system.

Under the updated regulations, each additional storey will attract extra fees, with the overall payment structure tied to the total floor space of the property. The CDA has also removed previous restrictions on building height, allowing developers to construct additional floors wi...