Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi visited an under-construction model jail in Islamabad’s Sector-H and ordered its completion within six months. He expressed dissatisfaction over the 13-year delay in the project and instructed officials to complete the first phase within the set timeframe. The capacity of the jail will initially be for 2,000 prisoners and will be expanded later.
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi on Friday visited the under-construction model jail in Sector-H of Islamabad and ordered to complete the construction work within six months.
During an inspection of the under-construction jail, the minister said that the project of construction of jail in Islamabad has been stalled for 13 year but now it will be completed in 6 months.
Naqvi tasked the officials concerned to complete the first phase of the prison construction in 6 months.
Keeping the project on hold for 7 year is clearly incompetence, Mohsin Naqvi observed, adding that the construction work in jail should continue day and night in the timeline.
The process of appointment of necessary staff should also be started immediately, he ordered adding that the provision of resources for the completion of the project will be ensured.
Chief Commissioner Islamabad Mohammad Ali Randhawa briefed the minister about the project. He said that the project to build a jail in Islamabad started in 2011 but even after many years, this project could not be completed.
He said that the jail will have a capacity of 2,000 prisoners however the capacity to hold two thousand more prisoners will be increased.
Renowned philanthropist Mohsin Naqvi has recently announced his ambitious plan to establish a model jail in Islamabad within a span of six months. This remarkable initiative seeks to address the critical issues prevalent in the current correctional facilities, aiming to set higher standards for inmate rehabilitation and reintegration into society. Naqvi’s proactive approach toward penal reform reflects a deep commitment to social welfare and justice. The proposed model jail is poised to implement innovative programs focusing on education, vocational training, and mental health support, ultimately aiming to contribute to a more cohesive and rehabilitative justice system. As stakeholders eagerly anticipate the realization of this visionary plan, Naqvi’s dedication to meaningful societal change serves as an inspiration to all those advocating for progressive reforms within the realm of criminal justice.
Source: ARY NEWS
Mohsin Naqvi, the Federal Minister for Interior, recently visited the under-construction model jail in Sector-H of Islamabad. He directed the officials to ensure the completion of the first phase of the jail construction within six months, emphasizing that the project had been stalled for 13 years and should now progress continuously day and night to meet the timeline. Naqvi also emphasized the immediate initiation of the staff appointment process and guaranteed the provision of necessary resources for the project completion. The Chief Commissioner of Islamabad, Mohammad Ali Randhawa, highlighted that the jail’s capacity will initially be for 2,000 prisoners, with plans for future expansion.
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