Pakistan, Oct. 20 -- Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhary on Monday informed the National Assembly that the Capital Development Authority (CDA) would shift solid waste dumped between sectors I-10 and I-11 to a designated depot in I-9 within the next two to three months to address environmental and public health concerns.

Responding to a Calling Attention Notice by MNA Asiya Naz Tanoli regarding the dumping of garbage between sectors I-10 and I-11, which had caused environmental pollution, foul smells, potential groundwater contamination and serious public health risks, he said the waste transfer operation had resumed, with around 700 metric tonnes of solid waste being transported daily.

He said Islamabad generated approximatel...