Islamabad is Getting a Theme Park, Ferris Wheel, and Cable Car
Wire desk byline Sourced from Xinhua, Dawn, Arab News, Anadolu and Minute Mirror. Translated and abridged by the GSRRA Desk.
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has taken a key step toward enhancing Islamabad’s tourism landscape by approving consultancy services for three major recreational projects: a theme park, a Ferris wheel, and a cable car system.
In its 75th meeting on Tuesday, the Development Working Party (DWP) of the CDA approved PC-II level projects for hiring consultants to conduct feasibility studies and prepare detailed designs for all three initiatives.
According to an official statement, the approved consultancy services include:
- Theme Park: Feasibility study and design services approved at a cost of Rs. 206 million.
- Ferris Wheel: Feasibility and design services to be carried out for Rs. 61.8 million.
- Cable Car Project: Consultancy approved at an estimated cost of Rs. 197.76 million.
Officials highlighted that Islamabad, now home to over two million people, faces a growing demand for quality recreational and entertainment facilities. As a prominent domestic and international tourist destination, the city is seen as ripe for such developments.
The feasibility studies and design work are expected to be completed within six months. The final decision to execute these projects will depend on the outcome of the consultancy reports and subsequent approvals.
Reference Link:- https://propakistani.pk/2025/05/21/islamabad-is-getting-a-theme-park-ferris-wheel-and-cable-car/
Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
