The decision was taken in light of Supreme Court’s directions to reduce flow of wastage and garbage into Rawal Dam.

Informally he had been sacked from his office two days earlier, sources said.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed Pak-EPA to take prompt action against housing societies.

Five programmes falling under the ABCD, which was started in 2009, have failed to achieve their objectives.

The court took suo moto action following media reports last month about deteriorating water quality in Rawal Lake.

Political parties are racing ahead with plans to help survivors to rebuild their ruined lives.

Housing schemes have transformed into land mafias and are holding upon land in various sectors of the capital.

Steel mills operating in residential sectors of Islamabad not equipped with dust indicators are to be closed down.

Gender Reform Action Plan to promote gender equality fell in doldrums due to misappropriation of funds.

Two construction companies based in Germany and Canada will invest in the housing sector of Pakistan.