FCC orders CDA to create rules for Islamabad's informal settlements within four weeks

The Federal Constitutional Court has mandated the Capital Development Authority to develop and implement regulations to regularize informal settlements in Islamabad, aiming to prevent arbitrary evictions. This decision highlights the ongoing conflict between urban development policies and residents' rights amid demolition drives. Moving forward, the CDA's compliance with the court's timeline will be crucial to shape the future of urban housing policies in the city.