Pakistan, Nov. 10 -- After remaining stalled for nearly four decades, development work in Islamabad's Sector E-12 has crossed the 60 per cent mark following the recovery of 1,135 kanals of government land, but the completion of roads and infrastructure remains central to making the long-delayed residential sector fully functional. Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman and Islamabad Chief Commissioner Sohail Ashraf reviewed the progress of development work in the sector on Monday and directed officials to expedite the remaining work.

According to the authority, earthwork in sub-sector E-12/4 has been completed, while construction of road base, sub-base and drainage infrastructure is under way. Earthwork on the service road along Kh...