ISLAMABAD STAFF REPORTER
The Municipal Corporation Islamabad (MCI) and the Capital Development Authority (CDA) have accelerated measures to address and prevent the increasing number of complaints regarding stray dogs in the capital city, Islamabad. Joint teams from CDA and MCI are actively participating in these operations.
In this regard, the process of registering and resolving public complaints has further been expedited. Helpline number 1334 is fully operational for citizens to register their complaints and requests. The MCI administration has stated that this helpline is fully functioning, 24/7, to address and resolve stray dog complaints from both urban and rural areas of Islamabad. Improved arrangements have been made for stray dogs through the Stray Dog Centre located in Tarmri, Islamabad.
It is important to note that the Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate and Release (TNVR) method is being used to capture stray dogs, neuter, administer protective vaccinations, and relocate them to safe areas. According to CDA records, from July to September 2025, action has been taken on hundreds of stray dog reported from various markets, residential sectors and rural areas of the Capital.
Details indicate that these areas include sectors such as G-14, D-12, F-6, F-7, I-9, I-10, G-10, F-11, among others. Similarly, timely resolution of complaints received from areas including Saidpur, Margalla Town, Bara Kahu, the Red Zone and others has been ensured. According to the CDA administration, a total of over 550 stray dogs have been relocated to the Stray Dog Centre from the capital city, Islamabad, between July and September 2025 so far.
The MCI administration has emphasized that timely resolution of received complaints is being ensured under all circumstances. The Stray Dog Centre is not only fully operational, but complaints are also being resolved regularly. In this regard, citizens can use the 1334 helpline or the DC Office Portal for immediate action related to stray dogs.
