92 Buildings Sealed in Islamabad Over Fire Safety Violations

As part of enforcement measures directed by Federal Minister for Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and CDA Chairman Sohail Ashraf, the Capital Emergency Services (CES) sealed 92 buildings and premises in Islamabad during September 2026 for violations of fire and life safety regulations.

Key points

• Islamabad Gets 21 New Rescue, Firefighting Vehicles in Largest Fleet Expansion Since 2009.
• The inspections included 115 hospitals, 29 administration buildings, six commercial properties and four residential buildings.
• Fire safety deficiencies were additionally identified in 150 hospitals, particularly relating to inadequate fire safety equipment.
• A total of 92 premises were sealed for non-compliance with fire safety requirements.
• The enforcement drive additionally resulted in 288 challans, with Rs.

In practice, the CDA Building Emergency Audit and Prevention Wing conducted 154 fire and life safety audits throughout commercial, hospital, residential and administration buildings under the Islamabad Fire Prevention and Life Safety Regulations. IHC Seeks Fire Safety Audit of Buildings.

For context, the inspections included 115 hospitals, 29 administration buildings, six commercial properties and four residential buildings.

Notably, a total of 92 premises were sealed for non-compliance with fire safety requirements. The sealed properties included 78 commercial shops, eight high-rise buildings, four residential buildings and three administration buildings.

In practice, the enforcement drive additionally resulted in 288 challans, with Rs. 2.4 million recovered in different cases. Commercial cases accounted for Rs. While Rs, 1.7 million of the recovered amount. 700, 000 was collected from hospitals. Furthermore, Rs. 510, 000 was received as fees for 102 commercial fire and life safety intends.

Fire safety deficiencies were additionally identified in 150 hospitals, particularly relating to inadequate fire safety equipment. The authorities directed the concerned institutions to ensure full compliance with fire safety regulations and building codes.

While premises completing the required safety measures will be de-sealed after verification, CES will continue sealing non-compliant buildings. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

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