Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State Talal Chaudhry inspect facilities at Islamabad Model Jail following the completion of a long-delayed project.
ISLAMABAD:Â The Islamabad Model Jail project, which had remained pending for 17 years, has been completed, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said during a visit to the facility alongside Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry.
Naqvi inspected various sections of the newly completed jail, including its hospital, kitchen, mess, barracks and waiting area, to review the facilities being provided to inmates.
During the visit, the interior minister examined the arrangements and amenities available for prisoners. He also ate food prepared for inmates to assess its quality, according to the information shared about the visit.
Naqvi said the Islamabad Model Jail would be inaugurated by the prime minister of Pakistan soon.
The interior minister appreciated the efforts of Talal Chaudhry, the Ministry of Interior, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Islamabad Police for completing the project.
Officials briefed Naqvi on the development and completion of the jail, explaining that construction work had been initiated in 2024 on the interior minister’s instructions.
The briefing highlighted that the large-scale project had been completed within a short period, despite having remained pending for 17 years.
The visit focused on reviewing the infrastructure and facilities developed for inmates, including healthcare, food arrangements, accommodation and visitor-related facilities.
The jail hospital, kitchen and mess were among the key areas inspected by the interior minister, while the barracks and waiting area were also reviewed as part of the assessment.
The completion of the Islamabad Model Jail marks a significant development in the city’s prison infrastructure, with the facility now awaiting its formal inauguration by the prime minister.
CDA Chairman, Islamabad Inspector General of Police, Islamabad Deputy Commissioner and other senior officials were also present during the visit.
The officials accompanying the interior minister provided a detailed briefing on the project and its facilities.
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