Islamabad’s Rs. 4.2 Billion Road Collapses After First Monsoon Rain

Islamabad: A major infrastructure embarrassment unfolded in the federal capital after a newly constructed road, part of the Jinnah Square project worth Rs. 4.2 billion, collapsed during the season’s first monsoon rainfall.
According to local media, the road near Serena Chowk—completed in a record 84 days—could not withstand the rain and caved in, raising serious concerns over the quality of construction. The collapsed section includes the loop connecting G-5 to Aabpara, which has caused significant inconvenience to commuters and reignited debates about transparency in mega infrastructure projects.
The Jinnah Square development had been inaugurated just days earlier with much fanfare, promoted as a symbol of the federal government’s “developmental performance.” However, the failure of the road to endure even the initial spell of rain has cast a shadow over the project’s execution.
Following the incident, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) began emergency repair work. However, public criticism is mounting, with many questioning whether the project’s swift completion compromised construction standards or if corruption and poor oversight were to blame.
The incident has triggered widespread public outcry and demands for accountability as citizens express frustration over the misuse of public funds and apparent lack of proper monitoring.