Islamabad is set to get its very own Capital House in Sector F-5 — a purpose-built facility that will finally bring scattered government accommodation under one roof and give the federal capital an institutional home similar to the provincial houses in Islamabad.
The project, costing Rs 3.2 billion, was approved during a meeting of the CDA Development Working Party (CDA-DWP), chaired by CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa. The same meeting cleared several mega projects worth over Rs 83 billion, marking one of the most significant development rounds in CDA’s recent history.
For years, federal government officers and visiting officials have relied on fragmented arrangements for accommodation, spread across different locations. The new Capital House aims to change that. Modeled on Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan Houses, it will provide a central, well-managed facility within the heart of Islamabad. Once work formally begins, CDA expects the project to be completed within two years.
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Capital house will be a hub for official activity and meetings
Officials keep on saying the Capitol House will not just be a building, but a proper hub for official activity, meetings, and dignitary stays. Its location in F-5 means it will lie close to key government offices, diplomatic missions, and major roads, making it convenient for both local and visiting officers.
In the same meeting, CDA-DWP also approved the construction of government officers’ residences in Islamabad at an estimated cost of Rs 3 billion. The residential project will consist of a ground floor plus 14 storeys, designed to include all essential electrical, mechanical, and horticultural works.
With a completion period of 24 months, this high-rise accommodation complex is expected to ease the chronic shortage of official housing and provide a more dignified living environment for public servants serving in the capital.
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PC-I Approved for Uplift of Diplomatic Enclave
Additionally, the authority approved a PC-I for the uplift of the Diplomatic Enclave, at an estimated cost of Rs 635 million. The upgrade — to be completed in just six months — is likely to emphasize on road improvements, security features, beautification, and better civic facilities for embassies and missions.
This move reflects Islamabad’s role as a diplomatic hub and Pakistan’s desire to present a more refined, well-managed city to foreign delegations and missions.
Taken together, the approval of Capital House, new government residences, and Diplomatic Enclave upgrades signals a broader push by CDA to giving a modern touch to Islamabad’s institutional and residential infrastructure — and to match the capital’s image with its importance.