The Capital Development Authority (CDA) recorded a 63 percent increase in revenue during fiscal year 2025-26, with collections rising to Rs. 541.44 million, driven by higher earnings from parking facilities, licensing, bus stands, and commercial use of public spaces.

According to the CDA’s latest Revenue Performance Report, total collections increased from Rs. 332.54 million in FY25 to Rs. 541.44 million in FY26.

Licensed parking remained the authority’s largest source of revenue, generating Rs. 215.39 million, which accounted for nearly 40 percent of total collections.

Parking sites contributed Rs. 179.61 million, representing 33.2 percent of overall revenue, while bus stands in G-9 and I-11 generated Rs. 146.44 million, making up about 27 percent of total income.

Among all revenue streams, bus stand operations recorded the strongest growth, with collections increasing by 282 percent compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue from parking sites rose by 90 percent, while licensed parking receipts increased by 8 percent, reflecting stronger enforcement and improved management of revenue-generating assets.

The CDA also reported significant growth in revenue generated from the commercial use of open spaces.

According to its Open Space Revenue Performance Report, collections increased by 62 percent to Rs. 208.5 million in FY26, compared with Rs. 128.76 million a year earlier.

Outdoor seating remained the largest contributor, generating Rs. 184.18 million, or 88.4 percent of total open-space revenue. Generator spaces contributed Rs. 24.32 million.

During the fiscal year, the authority issued 450 licenses for the commercial use of open spaces.

Revenue from outdoor seating recorded the fastest growth, rising 80 percent year-on-year, while income from generator spaces declined by 8 percent.

The CDA attributed the overall improvement in collections to tighter licensing procedures, better management of public spaces, and more efficient utilization of commercial assets across Islamabad.