Islamabad to build two new underpasses

Islamabad to build two new underpasses

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi chaired a high-level meeting at the Capital Development Authority (CDA) headquarters to review the progress of ongoing development projects and approve new infrastructure initiatives aimed at improving Islamabad’s traffic system and public services.

During the meeting, officials briefed the minister on the status of several major development schemes and presented plans for upcoming projects across the federal capital. Participants also reviewed timelines for ongoing construction work and discussed measures to ensure projects are completed without unnecessary delays.

To ease traffic congestion and improve the flow of vehicles, Mohsin Naqvi announced the construction of two new underpasses at Kashmir Chowk and Faisal Mosque. He said work on both projects will begin next month and emphasized that the government is committed to expanding the city’s road infrastructure to meet growing transportation demands.

The interior minister also expressed dissatisfaction over the absence of a fully operational Emergency 1122 service in Islamabad. He directed the relevant authorities to immediately complete all legal and administrative requirements needed to establish the Capital Emergency Services as a fully functional institution. He further instructed officials to launch work on four new emergency response centers on a priority basis to strengthen rescue and emergency services in the capital.

In addition to infrastructure development, the meeting focused on improving the CDA’s financial sustainability. Officials discussed proposals to increase the authority’s permanent revenue, develop a long-term revenue model, and implement practical measures that would help the organization achieve greater financial independence.

Naqvi stressed that strengthening the CDA’s financial position is just as important as delivering development projects. He also instructed officials to complete the Expressway Service Road project within the approved deadline, saying timely completion of public infrastructure remains a top government priority.