Islamabad (Digital Post) WELL DONE Mohsin Naqvi for transforming Islamabad into an Encroachment Free, beautiful and model Capital of the World

Islamabad  (Digital Post) WELL DONE Mohsin Naqvi  for transforming Islamabad into an Encroachment Free, beautiful and model Capital of the World

Under the dynamic and result oriented leadership of Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Federal Minister for Interior, Islamabad is witnessing an unprecedented, high intensity across the board actions by adopting Zero Tolerance Policy against illegal encroachments aimed at reclaiming state lands, properties of worth billions rupees, restoring urban order, and transforming the federal capital into a clean, green, sustainable, secure, environment and tourist friendly model Capital city of the world under popularly described by all nations as the era of “Mohsin Speed “reflects swift decision making, rapid execution, and visible results on the ground.

The momentum and consistency of these coordinated efforts of CDA, DMA, MCI and ICT have led many to commend the leadership with the phrase: “Well Done Mohsin Naqvi”, acknowledging a good governance style focused on action rather than rhetoric.

Whole of Government Approach: Unified Institutional Action

The anti-encroachment drive is being implemented through a coordinated, multi-agency framework involving Capital Development Authority (CDA) under the operational oversight and supervision of Sohail Ashraf (Chairman CDA/Chief Commissioner Islamabad), under the supervision of Irfan Memon, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration and supervision of Dr. Anum Fatima CEO, Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI), along with dedicated field enforcement teams of CDA. This integrated enforcement model ensures planning, execution, and monitoring occur simultaneously minimizing delays and maximizing impact.

“Zero Tolerance Policy: Across the Board Enforcement”

A defining feature of the campaign under strict “Zero Tolerance” policy has been adopted against encroachments in Islamabad to have actions without any discrimination against Unauthorized commercial extensions, Illegal kiosks and roadside stalls, Encroachments on green belts and Lands, footpaths, Commercial misuse of residential properties, Informal settlements on state lands and properties in urban and rural areas of Islamabad. This impartial and across the board enforcement policy has strengthened public confidence and reinforced the principle that state land is a collective national asset.

*Targeted Operations Across Islamabad through Coordinated operations have been carried out in multiple high impact zones including Saidpur Village: Removal of illegal structures and commercial encroachments helped restore the area’s cultural and environmental value. Noorpur Shahan: Clearance of unauthorized constructions improved accessibility and public space usage. Islamabad Expressway: Large scale removal of roadside encroachments reduced congestion and enhanced road safety. Tarnol: Recovery of valuable state lands from illegal occupation, including informal settlements and commercial misuse. Additionally, enforcement actions have extended to markets, residential sectors, service roads, and green belts, ensuring citywide impact rather than isolated interventions.
Tangible Results: Land Recovery of thousands Kanals of land of worth Rupees in Billions.

⁠Urban Improvement is One of the most significant achievements of this campaign is the recovery of thousands of kanals of state lands, properties and commercial assets worth billions of rupees. These recoveries: Protect public property from illegal occupation enabling planned urban development acted as a deterrent against future encroachments, visible improvements include: clear footpaths and pedestrian spaces, restored parks and green belts, improved traffic flow and reduced bottlenecks, enhanced environmental conditions Islamabad is increasingly regaining its identity as a well-planned, eco-friendly capital city.

“Public Response and Governance Impact”

The anti-encroachment drive has received broad public support, particularly due to: Transparency in operations, Consistency in enforcement, Lack of selective action, Visible, immediate improvements. ⁠Citizens and all stakeholders view these efforts as a turning point in urban and rural governance, where rules are being implemented effectively rather than remaining symbolic.

Efforts Toward a Model Capital of the World

The ongoing across the board actions against illegal encroachments in Islamabad by CDA, DMA, MCI and ICT Administration have demonstrated visionary and dynamic leadership of Mohsin Naqvi which is reshaping Islamabad as a model capital of the Word.

With continued momentum, Islamabad is on a clear path to becoming: encroachment-free, environmentally sustainable, safer, secure, livable and well-planned Model Capital of the World. Islamabad is also very attractive city for tourism and investment under the slogan of “Mohsin Speed” which has emerged as a symbol of fast track good governance, while the public sentiments under the slogan of “Well Done Mohsin Naqvi” reflect a recognition of the measurable progress made through coordinated efforts of all stakeholders including CDA, DMA, MCI and ICT Administration.

Lastly, Under the dynamic leadership of Mohsin Naqvi, Federal Minister for Interior, Islamabad represents a model of effective urban and rural management in Islamabad-Pakistan. Through strict enforcement, large scale lands and properties retrieval of worth billions of rupees and strong institutional actions and collaboration among all stakeholders, under the Ministry of Interior, Islamabad is steadily evolving into a clean, green, safe, secure, livable, stable, beautiful and model capital of the world. The anti-encroachment drive is ongoing which has the potential not only to eliminate encroachments but also to set a national benchmark for good governance, urban and rural development, beautification and civic discipline and enforcement of laws across the board by adopting Zero Tolerance Policy against encroachments thus making Islamabad as encroachment free model capital of the World. 🌍