Babur Park to emerge as a symbol of Pakistan-Uzbekistan friendship: CDA Chairman

Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Sohail Ashraf visited the under-construction Babur Park, located along Faisal Avenue

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Sohail Ashraf visited the under-construction Babur Park, located along Faisal Avenue in Islamabad, to review the progress of ongoing development work and assess the project’s implementation.

Member Environment Abdullah Khurram Niazi and other senior officials of the Capital Development Authority accompanied the chairman during the visit and briefed him on various aspects of the project.

According to an official press release, Babur Park is being developed in collaboration with the Government of Uzbekistan to promote and celebrate the longstanding friendship, brotherhood and historical ties between Pakistan and Uzbekistan. The project is being undertaken in accordance with the vision of Federal Minister for Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and under the supervision and leadership of CDA Chairman Sohail Ashraf.

During the visit, the chairman received a comprehensive briefing regarding the development and progress of the park. Officials informed him that construction activities were moving forward rapidly, with valuable contributions, technical expertise and creative guidance from Uzbek designers and specialists.

The project aims to incorporate modern landscaping techniques, environment-friendly plantation and international standards of urban development to transform Babur Park into an attractive, sustainable and world-class recreational destination. Special emphasis is being placed on maintaining quality, environmental sustainability and aesthetic appeal throughout the development process.

Chairman CDA Sohail Ashraf said that Babur Park, upon its timely completion, would become one of the prominent recreational destinations in the federal capital. He said the park would represent the enduring friendship between Pakistan and Uzbekistan and reflect their shared historical, cultural and civilizational heritage.

He emphasized that the project holds significance beyond the development of a public recreational facility, as it would serve as a lasting reminder of the strong diplomatic relations and mutual respect between the two nations.

Reaffirming CDA’s commitment to completing the project within the stipulated timeframe, the chairman said that all necessary resources and institutional support were being provided to ensure its timely execution.

He directed the concerned officers to maintain strict supervision of the ongoing development activities and ensure that construction work was carried out efficiently without compromising quality. He also stressed the importance of adhering to high standards of landscaping, plantation, infrastructure development and environmental protection.

The chairman further stated that the establishment of Babur Park would provide residents of Islamabad with a modern, accessible and aesthetically pleasing recreational space, offering opportunities for leisure, relaxation and outdoor activities.

He added that the park would also contribute to strengthening people-to-people relations by bringing citizens of both countries closer through their shared history and cultural connections.

The development of Babur Park is being viewed as an important initiative to enhance Islamabad’s urban landscape while further deepening the longstanding bonds of friendship and cooperation between Pakistan and Uzbekistan.