Islamabad to roll out citywide security overhaul under interior minister’s directive

ISLAMABAD, February 9, 2026 — A joint high-level meeting of Islamabad’s district administration and police was held on Monday to review and strengthen security arrangements in the federal capital, following directives issued by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.

The meeting was jointly chaired by Islamabad Chief Commissioner and Chairman of the Capital Development Authority Capital Development Authority Muhammad Ali Randhawa, and Inspector General of Islamabad Police Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi. Senior officers from both the district administration and police department attended the session.

Officials discussed measures to improve law and order at the divisional level and reviewed a coordinated strategy aimed at enhancing security across Islamabad. Muhammad Ali Randhawa said a comprehensive plan has been finalized to make Islamabad one of the safest cities in the country, with key measures to be implemented within the next seven days on the instructions of the interior minister.

Focus on monitoring, surveillance, and zero tolerance

Inspector General Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi said monitoring of entry and exit routes to the federal capital would be further strengthened using modern technology. He added that security would be enhanced across sensitive areas, including the Red Zone and the Diplomatic Enclave.

The meeting reviewed existing law and order arrangements and steps to prevent crime. The police chief said protecting the lives, property, and dignity of citizens remains the top priority, adding that Islamabad Police is working around the clock to maintain public safety.

Officials were briefed that the Islamabad Safe City project has been developed in line with modern requirements and international standards. Under the system, entry and exit points on major highways, sectors, and commercial centres are being monitored through CCTV cameras and advanced surveillance tools.

Door-to-door surveys and enhanced coordination

Participants were informed that a door-to-door survey in urban areas of Islamabad has been completed, while similar surveys in rural areas are expected to be finalized soon. It was also decided that individuals involved in suspicious activities would be closely monitored, and comprehensive data records would be compiled to support preventive action.

Randhawa said a zero-tolerance policy would be enforced against criminal elements and that no compromise would be made on maintaining law and order. He also directed all relevant departments to improve coordination and ensure effective use of available resources.

The meeting concluded with a decision to further enhance patrolling across the city and strengthen surveillance on all entry and exit routes using modern, technology-based CCTV systems to ensure citizen safety across the federal capital.