The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has de-sealed the office of Shaheen Town Phase-IV, an unauthorized housing scheme in Islamabad, after its sponsor paid a Rs. 736,000 penalty and formally agreed to stop all illegal activities until the project secures the required approvals.

According to an order issued by the Directorate of Regional Planning, the housing scheme had been carrying out unauthorized development and construction without CDA approval. The authority had previously directed the sponsors to halt all illegal work, remove unauthorized structures, and comply within 15 days, warning that failure to do so could result in sealing, demolition, and legal proceedings.

After the sponsors failed to respond to a show-cause notice, the CDA sealed the scheme’s office on May 4, 2026.

The sponsor, Raja Zulqamain Haider, later requested that the office be reopened, stating that the premises were being used as his personal office for political and social activities rather than for managing the housing project.

In an affidavit submitted to the CDA, the sponsor acknowledged the authority’s objections and pledged to submit the scheme’s layout plan, along with all required documents and fees, within 30 days. He also undertook not to undertake any development, marketing, sale, or purchase of plots until the housing scheme receives formal approval from the CDA.

After confirming payment of the penalty and reviewing the written undertaking, the CDA approved the de-sealing request subject to strict conditions.

The authority directed that the office must not be used to advertise, market, sell, or facilitate transactions related to Shaheen Town Phase-IV or any other unauthorized housing scheme.

The CDA warned that any future violation, including unauthorized development or marketing, could lead to the office being sealed again, along with further enforcement action, including demolition of illegal structures.