Pakistan, Oct. 31 -- The Capital Development Authority (CDA), in coordination with the Islamabad district administration, launched a major anti-encroachment operation on Friday, sealing Bari Imam House in the federal capital. According to the CDA Planning Wing, Bari Imam House was also constructed on government-owned land. The authority maintained that the structure was among the properties identified for action under its anti-encroachment drive. In the past, the CDA had carried out operations against encroachments surrounding Bari Imam House. However, the main building had reportedly remained untouched and was not sealed, allegedly due to the influence of its custodian (Gaddi Nasheen).

On Friday, a joint team comprising officials of the...