New Model Islamabad Jail is Now Open

While State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry additionally joined him for the meal, interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has inaugurated the newly built Islamabad Model Jail by eating a meal of daal at the facility.

Key points

• The minister remarked Adiala Jail at present housed around 3, 300 prisoners from Islamabad, of whom 1, 500 would be transferred to the new prison.
• Speaking to the media at the facility in H-16, Naqvi remarked the project had been completed and that around 1, 500 prisoners from Islamabad would be shifted there.
• Naqvi credited Talal Chaudhry, Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman, and his team for completing the project.
• During his visit, Naqvi inspected a number of sections of the jail, including its 35-bed hospital and kitchen.
• The interior minister additionally visited the Kashmir Chowk underpass construction site to review progress.

For context, the inauguration came against the backdrop of protests by journalists. This person objected to the minister's arrival after they had been led to expect Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The jail was originally awaiting formal inauguration by the prime minister. New Islamabad Jail Has No Road.

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Speaking to the media at the facility in H-16, Naqvi remarked the project had been completed and that around 1, 500 prisoners from Islamabad would be shifted there. He continued that the remaining prisoners would move to the new facility after the second phase was completed.

For context, the minister remarked Adiala Jail at present housed around 3, 300 prisoners from Islamabad, of whom 1, 500 would be transferred to the new prison.

Naqvi credited Talal Chaudhry, Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman, and his team for completing the project. He remarked construction began in 2016 after the project was rolled out in 2009. By 2024, work had stalled, with only 40 to 50% of the project completed.

Notably, the project was subsequently handed over to the CDA. It completed the first phase at a cost of approximately Rs7 billion, including funds previously spent by the now-defunct Public Works Department (PWD). The project was initially estimated to cost Rs3.9 billion in 2016, with a 2019 completion deadline.

During his visit, Naqvi inspected a number of sections of the jail, including its 35-bed hospital and kitchen. PM Shehbaz to Inaugurate Islamabad Model Jail Shortly.

Meanwhile, the interior minister additionally visited the Kashmir Chowk underpass construction site to review progress. The Rs. 1.4 billion project was introduced on October 6, and office-holders noted physical progress had reached around 75% after 18 days.

Naqvi expressed satisfaction with the pace of construction and remarked the underpass could be completed in less than 30 days if work continued at the current speed. CDA authorities stated they projected to finish the project before November 5. 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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