Significant decisions have been made to transform the federal capital, Islamabad, into a world-class city. At a meeting chaired by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, several key measures were decided upon to elevate Islamabad to international standards. In the meeting, it was decided that to reduce environmental pollution, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) will only purchase electric bikes in the future. Eco-friendly electric buses will also be introduced for the citizens of Islamabad. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi imposed a ban on the purchase of petrol-powered motorcycles. Mohsin Naqvi stated that international standard emergency services will be provided to the citizens of Islamabad. It was decided to transfer emergency services from the Municipal Corporation Islamabad (MCI) to the CDA. The establishment of the Capital WASA (Water and Sanitation Agency) will also be expedited, and the related matters for the formation of the Capital Waste Management Company will be finalized soon.

During the meeting, the Interior Minister directed that construction work on the Serena Chowk underpass and F-9 Park Chowk flyover projects be started promptly. The long-pending expressway project should be rapidly completed, and development work in non-developed sectors should be finished to allow people to take possession of their properties. Mohsin Naqvi emphasized that the first phase of the Islamabad Model Jail should be completed within the stipulated timeframe. Business facilitation centers are being established in Islamabad to provide investors with all necessary facilities under one roof. Land has been allocated for a Health Tower in Sector H-16. On this occasion, the Interior Minister also congratulated the CDA Chairman and his team on record tax collection. Mohsin Naqvi stated that an institution cannot run merely by selling plots and land; it is essential to increase the institution's assets. In this regard, an investment plan should be prepared and presented within seven days.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan