Islamabad, July 05, 2024: On Friday, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi imposed a ban on the purchase of petrol-powered motorcycles in the federal capital, Islamabad.
The decision was made during a meeting at the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to review ongoing development projects.
During the meeting, the interior minister directed the CDA to purchase only electric bikes in the future to reduce environmental pollution, while eco-friendly electric buses will be operated for the citizens of Islamabad.
The meeting also focused on the progress made in projects such as the refurbishment of the Federal Secretariat, enhancements to the Diplomatic Enclave, and the introduction of smart parking solutions.
Naqvi emphasized the goal of transforming Islamabad into a world-class city, including environmental measures like purchasing only electric bikes and introducing eco-friendly electric buses for public transport.
Additionally, international-standard emergency services will be provided by transferring responsibilities from the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) to the CDA.
Naqvi announced that construction work on the Serena Chowk underpass and the F-9 Park Chowk flyover projects would commence soon.
The Islamabad Model Jail project, which has been stalled for 17 years, is progressing swiftly, with the first phase expected to be completed on schedule.
He also mentioned that the process of allotting land for the construction of a Health Tower in the H-16 sector of the Federal Capital has been completed.
The meeting concluded with Naqvi congratulating the CDA team for record tax collection and stressing the need to enhance institutional assets beyond selling plots and land.
