ISLAMABAD: The checkpoints equipped in the federal capital have been completely redesigned, under which police personnel have now been equipped with modern technology to provide better convenience and security to citizens.
According to the details, the checkpoints have been developed on modern lines in collaboration with the federal government and Islamabad Police.
Now, body cameras have been installed on the uniforms of police officers, which will record all actions. In addition, citizens have also been given the facility to register their complaints on the spot through a video link in case of any injustice or trouble.
According to the spokesperson of Islamabad Police, on the instructions of IG Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, a modern checkpoint system has been implemented to ensure the convenience, security, and transparency of citizens. He said that this step will not only improve the performance of the police but will also increase the confidence of the public.
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SSP Security Muhammad Sarfraz Work gave a special briefing to the police personnel deployed at the internal checkpoints of the Red Zone, informing them about the new system. He checked the performance of the video link system and issued instructions to the staff to treat citizens with kindness and respect.
SSP CTD Hamza Humayun visited various checkpoints and provided operational guidance to the deployed personnel. He said that the surveillance system at modern checkpoints is very effective, which will help in controlling crime and ensuring public safety.
Under the new system, citizens can now record the action taken at any checkpoint, and if there is any complaint, they can immediately register it through a video link. The public appreciated this initiative and said that this step will play an important role in increasing transparency and accountability.
This initiative of Islamabad Police is in line with the principles of modern policing, which is expected to further improve the law and order situation in the capital.
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In another development, CDA has canceled a previous notice about charging high development fees to people who received plots in residential sectors under a land acquisition and land-sharing agreement.
According to the private newspaper report, Samina Pasha, Director of Land and Rehabilitation, issued a new notice that canceled an earlier one dated May 7, 2025, which she had also signed. The earlier notice stated that the CDA planned to charge Rs9,000 per square yard for development in sectors C-13, C-14, C-15, C-16, C-17, I-11, I-12, I-14, and I-15.
This decision was based on a CDA Board meeting held on August 13, 2024. However, the plan caused concern among plot owners, who criticized and protested the fees. The new notice clarified that the board’s decision from August 13, 2024, does not apply, as per Section 3 of the Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation Regulation 2007, which ensures developed plots are provided to affected landowners without such charges.
In a separate CDA Board meeting on Wednesday, chaired by CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa, the board decided to award the development contract for Margalla Enclave Phase-II through a government-to-government and joint venture approach.
