ISLAMABAD, Feb 13 (APP):Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the under-construction Islamabad Model Jail and the new trainee officers’ hostel at the National Police Academy on Friday, reviewing progress on major security and training infrastructure projects.
Officials briefed the minister that the Islamabad jail project—pending for 15 years since its launch in 2011—has now achieved over 85 percent completion in Phase One and is expected to become functional in just two months. The facility will feature dual security walls, a digital monitoring system, and a centralized control room.
During his inspection, Mohsin Naqvi visited the barracks and expressed satisfaction over the pace and quality of construction. He emphasized that establishing a modern model jail in the capital is essential for security and directed authorities to accelerate work through double-shift operations.
The interior minister also inspected the model room of the hostel being built for under-training ASPs, issuing key instructions to ensure high-standard accommodation for police officers. He noted that enhanced infrastructure at the National Police Academy will raise the quality of police training nationwide.
Inspector General Ali Nasir Rizvi, Chief Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa, FIA Director General Dr Usman Anwar, and other senior officials were also present during the visit.