Interior Minister reviews progress on key security and training infrastructure projects in the Federal Capital
ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the under-construction Islamabad Model Jail and reviewed development work at the National Police Academy, officials said.
During the visit in Islamabad, authorities briefed the minister that the model jail project, launched in 2011, faced prolonged delays but has now surpassed 85 percent completion in Phase One. The facility is expected to become operational within two months.
Naqvi inspected prison barracks and expressed satisfaction over construction speed and quality standards. Officials informed him that the facility will include dual security walls, a digital monitoring system, and a centralized control room aimed at enhancing security management.
The minister emphasized the importance of establishing a modern correctional facility in the federal capital, directing officials to maintain double-shift construction to ensure timely completion while maintaining quality.
Naqvi also inspected a model room of a hostel under construction for trainee Assistant Superintendents of Police. He noted that improved residential facilities and modern infrastructure would significantly enhance police training standards.
The visit was attended by Islamabad Inspector General of Police Ali Nasir Rizvi, Chief Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency Dr. Usman Anwar, and other senior officials.
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