ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to construct a new state-of-the art Convention Centre in the federal capital ahead of SCO Summit 2027.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi chaired a three-hour-long meeting at CDA Headquarters. Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry and Secretary Interior Muhammad Khurram Agha also attended the meeting.
During the meeting, the progress on ongoing development projects in Islamabad were reviewed in detail. In line with the Prime Minister’s directions, consultations were held regarding the construction of a new Convention Centre before the SCO Summit 2027.
An in-principle decision was made to construct another convention hall adjacent to Jinnah Convention Centre.
Mohsin Naqvi said the new project would comprise of a spacious convention hall along with several large conference and meeting rooms. He emphasised that the new convention hall must be built according to international standards and modern requirements.
Interior Minister said the completion of this project will facilitate the hosting of major international conferences in Pakistan. He directed that the services of the best international and local architects be engaged for the project’s design.
A comprehensive plan for the commercialisation of Islamabad Expressway was also sought during the meeting.
During the meeting, the progress on the construction of new police stations in Islamabad was also reviewed. The Interior Minister assigned a 45-day deadline for the completion of construction work on six police stations.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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