Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed officials to prepare a comprehensive plan to transform Islamabad’s Safe City into a Capital Smart City, integrating modern technology with public safety measures.
The decision was announced following a visit to the Safe City headquarters by Minister Naqvi and Minister of State Talal Chaudhry, where they reviewed the city’s monitoring system on the digital wall and observed ongoing security measures. The ministers also inspected the special Chinese desk at the control room, dedicated to surveillance and citywide safety operations.
Minister Naqvi chaired a key meeting at Safe City headquarters to review measures for the protection of citizens’ lives and property. He instructed that work on the Capital Smart City project be accelerated, integrating emergency services such as Rescue 1122, traffic management, security operations, and the Capital Development and Management Authority (CDMA) into a central system.
He further stated that the scope of the Capital Smart City project will be expanded nationwide, positioning Islamabad as one of the safest cities in the country. “Effective use of technology and reforms in Safe City is a critical need of the time,” he added.
The Islamabad Police Inspector General provided a detailed briefing on the transition to the Capital Smart City, highlighting how Safe City cameras saved time and resources during Muharram. The meeting was attended by the Federal Secretary Interior, Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Additional Deputy Commissioner General, and other senior officials.
Minister Naqvi also announced that, starting January 1, vehicles without M-Tag will not be allowed entry into Islamabad, reinforcing the city’s digital monitoring and traffic management system.
