Interior Minister Naqvi Orders Encroachment Removal in Islamabad Beautification Drive
Mohsin Naqvi toured federal capital neighborhoods and directed authorities to improve civic facilities and cleanliness.
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited several areas of Islamabad on Thursday to review the overall condition of the federal capital, including civic facilities and arrangements related to cleanliness and beautification.
During the visit, the minister inspected schools, hotels and other public places, and issued instructions to relevant authorities to take immediate action on issues he identified, including the removal of encroachments from public spaces.
Naqvi directed civic agencies to launch a coordinated beautification plan for the capital, focusing on restoring footpaths, green belts and public areas that officials said had been affected by unauthorised construction and encroachment over time.
The minister's office did not specify a timeline for completion of the removal drive or the beautification works, nor did it detail which agencies would lead the enforcement action against encroachments.
Islamabad's municipal authorities have periodically carried out anti-encroachment campaigns in recent years, targeting unauthorised structures and vendors occupying public roads and land. Thursday's visit adds fresh political weight to the initiative, with the interior minister personally overseeing the review.
Officials said further details on the scope of the beautification project, including budget and specific locations, would be announced as the plan is finalised.
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