Islamabad entry points to be cut from 109 to 25
“The federal government plans to reduce Islamabad’s entry points from 109 to 25 as part of a broader security overhaul.”
Key points
- The federal government plans to reduce Islamabad’s entry points from 109 to 25 as part of a broader security overhaul.
- The move is tied to stronger checkpoint enforcement, Red Zone management, and parallel efforts to improve civic administration in the capital.
The federal government has decided to sharply reduce the number of entry points into Islamabad, bringing them down from 109 to 25 in a move aimed at tightening security in the capital. The decision was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, where officials reviewed law and order and civic management issues.
Authorities were instructed to strengthen oversight at checkpoints and ensure that security arrangements are effective in practice rather than symbolic. The interior minister also directed officials to make the Red Zone fully functional from a security standpoint and to prepare a workable implementation strategy.
Beyond security, the meeting also focused on civic administration. Officials were told to improve cleanliness, remove encroachments, and clear unnecessary roadside obstructions, with assistant commissioners assigned responsibility for action in their respective areas.
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