Govt to Modernize Islamabad Safe City, Approves Major Infrastructure Projects
— January 1, 2026
ISLAMABAD (AIA) The government has decided to expand the Islamabad Safe City Project on modern lines, with a focus on advanced surveillance and infrastructure development.
Chairing a high-level meeting at CDA headquarters, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi approved key initiatives, including the construction of a state-of-the-art cricket stadium in the capital. He directed authorities to submit the final design within ten days.
The meeting also greenlit a smart underpass at Kashmir Chowk to improve traffic flow and approved plans to engage reputed firms for building a five-star hotel and enhancing solid waste management.
Naqvi reiterated that the anti-encroachment drive will continue with full force, adding that recovered land will be repurposed for public welfare. Proposals for a new convention center in Islamabad were also reviewed during the session.