Islamabad Sheher Mela set for Oct 30 at F-9 Park

News Desk 

Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) will organize the “Islamabad Sheher Mela” to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Islamabad’s Master Plan, coinciding with World Cities Day.

The festival will open on October 30 at the Gandhara Citizen Club, F-9 Park (Gate No. 4), and will run from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.

According to a CDA spokesperson, the event aims to highlight Islamabad’s evolution as a planned, sustainable, and citizen-friendly capital.

The “Sheher Mela” will feature smart innovation showcases, electric vehicle (EV) displays and rides, musical performances, a drum circle, children’s entertainment zones, and food courts celebrating local cuisine.

“Islamabad Sheher Mela is not only about honouring the city’s 65-year planning legacy but also about engaging citizens in shaping its future,” the spokesperson told APP.

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“We want to showcase how innovation and sustainability can enhance urban living.”

Established in 1960, the CDA has overseen the capital’s development since its inception under the original Master Plan designed by Greek architect Constantinos A. Doxiadis.

Over the decades, Islamabad has gained recognition for its green spaces, urban design, and balance between modern infrastructure and natural landscapes.

Officials said the upcoming mela will offer residents a chance to reconnect with the city’s identity while exploring future-forward technologies that could redefine mobility and sustainability in the capital.

“This event symbolises our collective pride — Islamabad is not just a city, it’s our shared home,” said a senior CDA official.

Residents and visitors are invited to join the festivities at F-9 Park to celebrate “Our City, Our Pride, Our Home.”

World Cities Day, observed annually on October 31, promotes global awareness about sustainable urban development.