Chairman CDA Visits Islamabad’s First Organic Community Market at F-7/3 Park, Lauds MCI Initiative for Healthy Living and Community Bonding

Date: Jan 11, 2026

ISLAMABAD: January 10, 2026: Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, along with former Chairman CDA Kamran Lashari, visited Islamabad's first Organic Community Market managed by MCI at F-7/3 Park on Saturday and inspected the various stalls set up in the market. Relevant officers briefed Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, about the Organic Community Market, apprising him that stalls offering various items have been set up in the community market and stalls featuring natural, chemical-free, fresh and healthy food items and products are a focal point for citizens. During the briefing, Chairman CDA was briefed that special activities for children and families have also been arranged at the organic community market, making it a beautiful blend of recreation and health. Chairman CDA was briefed that the various stalls include fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade bakery items, delicacies prepared by artisans, and high-quality cheese, among other natural goods and these natural products are receiving an enthusiastic response from citizens. During the briefing, it was informed that free entry for families has also been provided at the market. Similarly, under the management of MCI this organic community market is organized for citizens every weekend. The briefing further said that the Organic Community Market remains open for families every weekend from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, appreciated the excellent management of the market and the overwhelming participation of citizens, said that this market is not only a shopping center but is also proving to be an excellent platform for community bonding. Chairman CDA said that this market is also a means of providing our citizens access to healthy products in their nearest park. Former Chairman CDA Kamran Lashari said on the occasion that the Organic Community Market is an excellent initiative for the provision of healthy and quality products. Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhwa directed to ensure strict implementation of the market's better organization, the park's healthy environment, well planned layout, and the 'Zero Littering Policy.' On this occasion, CO MCI Dr. Anam Fatima appealed to citizens to pay special attention to keeping the park clean, said that this initiative is part of our effort to promote parks as shared community spaces. She said that MCI intends to continue such initiatives in the future. She further said that they plan to organize similar healthy markets in various areas of the Federal Capital, Islamabad, so that more citizen's can benefit from such community markets.