ISLAMABAD – Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to complete initial work on two five-star hotels in the federal capital by December 31 this year.
The minister gave these instructions while chairing a meeting at CDA Headquarters. The plan for building two additional five-star hotels in Islamabad has been on the agenda of previous governments but was never implemented.
The meeting also reviewed new development projects for the city. Construction of an underpass at Shaheen Chowk and a flyover at T Chowk, connecting GT Road to Rawalpindi and Islamabad, will begin next month.
Naqvi emphasized that the anti-encroachment drive would continue without leniency, directing officials to clear all sectors of Islamabad by September 30. The task was assigned to the Additional Deputy Commissioner (General), the Senior Superintendent of Police, and CDA’s Director of Municipal Administration.
The minister warned that all housing societies in the capital must follow rules, or strict action would be taken against violators.
The first phase of the Diplomatic Enclave upgrade was also approved. It includes repairing the main entrance from Constitution Avenue, building a boundary wall, a cycling track, and a park. Plans were also made to activate the Gandhara Heritage and Citizen Centre, and to remodel the Daman-i-Koh recreational site to improve facilities for visitors.
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Ongoing development in Sectors C-14, C-15, and C-16 was reviewed. Naqvi instructed that underdeveloped sectors like E-12 and I-12 should be completed soon, with plots handed over to owners. A comprehensive plan will be prepared for sectors C-13, D-13, E-13, and F-13.
Officials also updated the minister on the construction of the first phase of the Model Prison in Islamabad and the allocation of land for the Capital House.
CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa, authority members, and senior officials from Islamabad Police and the Capital Territory Administration attended the meeting.
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In a related development, the CDA has decided to conduct a door-to-door survey across Islamabad to create a detailed database of residents using geo-tagging. The survey will cover urban areas, rural localities, and informal settlements, according to a CDA press release.
The initiative was discussed in a meeting chaired by CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa. The meeting included CDA Members, Islamabad Police officials, representatives from the Ministry of Interior, NADRA, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, and other senior officers.
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The survey aims to capture accurate information about residents, including location, family members, tenants, relatives, and foreign nationals, to improve security and future planning in the capital.
NADRA also briefed officials about the “Pak ID” mobile app, which will allow citizens to register from home through a simple, user-friendly process.
The app will include an automated data collection feature to make the process faster and more efficient. A comprehensive awareness campaign will be launched to encourage citizens to participate.
Chairman Randhawa said the survey and the app would help the district administration and other institutions in planning, service delivery, and ensuring the safety of Islamabad’s residents.
High-quality imagery support for the survey will be provided by SUPARCO. He emphasized that all necessary resources would be used to make the federal capital a secure city.
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