Official for making CDA library records digital

ISLAMABAD:

The Capital Development Authority(CDA) Chairman visited the CDA Library on Saturday.

He directed that the records of historical significance in the library, especially the records of the master plan, be digitized and preserved.

He instructed officials to establish the Islamabad Architectural Library on the pattern of Islamabad Art Gallery established at F-9 Park.

He directed that this architectural library should contain information and details of all major projects of Islamabad as well as models of these projects.

He said information related to the master plan should be kept in this library. He further directed that a book containing maps and layout plans of various places in Islamabad would also be launched officially soon.

This cultural library will be set up in Iqbal Hall or any other suitable building, he added.

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In this regard, he said, the CDA administration will approach art departments of various universities for proper support and assistance in making the architectural library.

An advisory board will also be set up for the architectural gallery on the pattern of Islamabad Art Gallery which is being successfully run in F-9 Park.

Officers of relevant departments including CDA member administration were also present on this occasion.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 15^th, 2022.