{"id":17644,"date":"2023-07-03T17:48:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-03T12:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/?p=17644"},"modified":"2023-07-03T17:48:00","modified_gmt":"2023-07-03T12:48:00","slug":"cda-faces-backlash-over-controversial-road-project-in-national-park-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/cda-faces-backlash-over-controversial-road-project-in-national-park-area\/","title":{"rendered":"CDA Faces Backlash Over Controversial Road Project in National Park Area"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: The members of the civil society, along with Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman, have raised concerns and criticized the Capital Development Authority (CDA) for its plan to construct a road in the national park area, specifically from Pir Sohawa to Bari Imam.<\/p>\n<p>They argue that such a project would destroy the ecosystem and is not in line with the CDA&#8217;s mandate or existing rules.<\/p>\n<p>Minister Sherry Rehman tweeted, stating that constructing a road through a green area designated by the Wildlife Board is against wildlife laws and international commitments.<\/p>\n<p>She emphasized that the matter falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Climate Change, not the CDA.<\/p>\n<p>In February of this year, the CDA expressed its intention to build a road from Pir Sohawa to Bari Imam.<\/p>\n<p>However, before moving forward, the CDA chief sought feedback from citizens through a tweet, asking whether a road should be planned from Peer Sohawa to Bari Imam and 3rd Avenue to create a traffic loop.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, many individuals, including the climate change minister, opposed the idea, urging the CDA to abandon the plan.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/margalla-hills-national-park-faces-challenges-of-urbanization-and-population-boom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u58cfeaa40c85725f393b77fd2dc6c22f\"><style> .u58cfeaa40c85725f393b77fd2dc6c22f { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#2C3E50; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #F1C40F!important; text-decoration:none; } .u58cfeaa40c85725f393b77fd2dc6c22f:active, .u58cfeaa40c85725f393b77fd2dc6c22f:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u58cfeaa40c85725f393b77fd2dc6c22f { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u58cfeaa40c85725f393b77fd2dc6c22f .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#F1C40F; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u58cfeaa40c85725f393b77fd2dc6c22f .postTitle { color:#eaeaea; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u58cfeaa40c85725f393b77fd2dc6c22f:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">ALSO READ<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Margalla Hills National Park Faces Challenges of Urbanization and Population Boom<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Critics argued that constructing a road through a national park is not an appropriate solution for traffic congestion.<\/p>\n<p>They also emphasized the importance of preserving green spaces, forests, and parks, while some even suggested alternative measures like implementing a shuttle service and minimizing vehicular traffic to protect the environment.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, some users supported the CDA&#8217;s proposal for the construction of the road in the national park.<\/p>\n<p>When contacted, the CDA chief clarified that no final decision had been made regarding the project.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that he intended to gather feedback from citizens before proceeding.<\/p>\n<p>Besides, he emphasized the importance of public input and mentioned that any road construction would require the approval of an Environmental Impact Study.<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: DAWN<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: The members of the civil society, along with Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman, have raised concerns and criticized the Capital Development Authority (CDA) for its plan to construct a road in the national park area, specifically from Pir Sohawa to Bari Imam. They argue that such a project would destroy the ecosystem and is not in line with the CDA&#8217;s mandate or existing rules. 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