The Dilemma of Illegal Housing Societies in Islamabad
Pakistan’s population has been ballooning and has reached an explosive stage. With an increase in population, there also has been an increase in the demand for housing. With a lack of planning and regulation, the housing crisis has worsened with inadequate and illegal housing societies mushrooming in Islamabad. Private societies and their legal status have become a bone of contention in the recent past. The government is taking steps to rectify the situation by closely monitoring the development work. Graana.com brings you an overview of the illegal housing societies in Islamabad. Statistical Overview As per the Capital Development Authority (CDA) estimates, there are around 140 illegal housing societies in Islamabad....