Islamabad’s real estate landscape has entered a decisive new phase as the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has officially started handing over possession of plots in Sector I-15, one of the city’s most delayed but highly anticipated residential sectors. The move follows the completion of large-scale development works and marks a major breakthrough for thousands of allottees who have waited for decades.
A special ceremony was held today, 13th November, 2025, where Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa, DG NAB Rawalpindi/Islamabad Waqar Ahmed Chauhan, senior CDA board members, and I-15 allottees participated. According to CDA, more than 8,600 developed plots out of 10,200 are now ready for possession. Around 200 allottees received their possession certificates on the opening day, with the process set to continue until all eligible owners are accommodated.
Below is the official video of the possession ceremony:
Officials thanked the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for its active cooperation in resolving long-pending legal and land acquisition hurdles that had kept Sector I-15 stalled for years. This collaboration allowed CDA to finalize development, protect the legal rights of allottees, and convert tens of thousands of “files” into real, buildable residential plots.
Along with possession in I-15, CDA has significantly accelerated development in several other pending sectors. Fresh tenders worth Rs. 5 billion have been issued for infrastructure work in Sectors C-16/1 and C-16/2, while an additional Rs. 67 million has been allocated for remaining works in Sector C-15. Meanwhile, development in C-14 and I-12 has reached advanced stages, with possession expected to be announced in the coming months.
To improve transparency and eliminate fraudulent practices, CDA and NAB also unveiled several reform measures. These include QR-coded allotment letters for digital verification and the introduction of an Escrow (W-Account) system for housing societies—ensuring financial transparency, safeguarding buyers’ payments, and preventing the misuse of development funds. Officials stated that these steps will help remove long-standing obstacles and make property transactions more secure for the public.
Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa emphasized that the completion of I-15 and fast-tracking of delayed sectors demonstrate the government’s commitment to addressing Islamabad’s housing needs. He added that providing citizens with developed residential plots, improving infrastructure, and using modern technology to resolve disputes remain key priorities.
The historic progress in I-15, combined with major development activity in C-14, C-15, C-16, and I-12, is expected to boost market confidence and unlock significant value across Islamabad’s real estate sector. Thousands of long-stalled plots are now becoming livable, possession-ready properties—creating new opportunities for investors, builders, and families planning to build homes in the capital.
