What happened
According to a report by Dawn, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) in Islamabad has issued a warning notice directing the removal of unauthorized structures at the residence of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman. The notice, posted outside the property located in the capital's G-6 sector, gives the occupants 15 days starting Friday to dismantle the illegal construction.
Key facts
The notice issued by the CDA’s Directorate of Building Control (City) cites three specific non-compliance issues under the Islamabad Capital Territory Building Control Regulations 2020 (amended 2023):
- Illegal construction within building setbacks (open spaces).
- A guard room built on CDA land.
- A generator stationed on CDA property.
According to Dawn, official records indicate that the owner submitted an affidavit on March 18, 2019, to obtain a no-objection certificate, agreeing to rectify setback infractions within three months. The CDA noted that these commitments were never fulfilled. The city authority warned that failure to comply within the 15-day period could result in the sealing or demolition of the structures, along with legal steps to cancel the property's allotment.
Why it matters
Following the issuance of the notice, Maulana Asjad Mahmood, the son of the JUI-F leader, publicly claimed that the move was an act of political retaliation. According to Dawn, Mahmood stated that the action was taken after they highlighted alleged encroachments by a senior military official. He expressed concern over political differences escalating into personal revenge and called on party supporters and the public to remain vigilant. Further responses from military or city management officials regarding these statements are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Source: Dawn - Home · Published October 30, 2026 · Photo by Mitchell Luo on Unsplash
