Pakistan, July 15 -- Islamabad's Capital Development Authority (CDA) has removed a controversial sculpture from Margalla Avenue after widespread backlash on social media. The artwork, showing two golden hands holding spheres, faced heavy criticism for its unclear meaning and design.

The sculpture quickly went viral online, drawing ridicule from citizens who questioned its relevance and called it out for lacking cultural or artistic value. Many labelled it "tone-deaf" and unfit for display in a public location within the federal capital.

According to CDA officials, the structure was part of a corporate social responsibility (CSR) effort by a private housing society. However, the design had not been officially approved by the CDA's art or...