Key Takeaways
- The Islamabad Model Jail project, delayed for 15 years, is set to open next month.
- Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry reviewed the project’s progress.
- All relevant departments are directed to complete remaining work and prepare for the inauguration.
The Islamabad Model Jail project, which has faced 15 years of delays, is nearing completion and is set to open next month, according to government officials.
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry recently chaired a meeting to review the project’s progress and ensure all necessary arrangements are in place.
Naqvi directed all relevant departments to expedite the remaining work and complete it as soon as possible, emphasizing that no further delays should be allowed.
Talal Chaudhry, who personally monitors the project, stated that he visits the site every week to ensure continuous progress and coordination with all relevant institutions.
The meeting also reviewed the remaining construction work, administrative matters, and preparations for the inauguration, with all officials present, including the Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency, Federal Prosecutor General, Inspector General of Islamabad Police, and the Director General of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency.
The project, which has faced significant delays, is now expected to be inaugurated on schedule, with all necessary arrangements being completed in time.
The government’s commitment to the timely completion of the project is evident in the directives issued by the ministers and the regular monitoring by the officials involved.
The inauguration is seen as a significant step towards improving the correctional facilities in the capital city, providing a model for other jails in the country.
