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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi decides to transforming Islamabad into a world-class city

To reduce environmental pollution, CDA will purchase only electric bikes from now on Eco-friendly electric buses will be operated for the citizens of Islamabad Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi banned the purchase of petrol motorcycles International standard emergency services will be provided to the citizens of Islamabad. Mohsin Naqvi Decision to transfer emergency services from MCI to CDA The meeting also focused on progress made in projects including the refurbishment of the Federal Secretariat, Diplomatic Enclave enhancements, and the introduction of smart parking solutions. CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa provided a detailed briefing on these initiatives. Naqvi emphasized transforming Islamabad into a world-class city, including environmental measures like only purchasing electric bikes and introducing eco-friendly electric buses for public transport. In addition, international standard emergency services will be provided by transferring responsibilities from the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) to the CDA. The establishment of a new Capital Water and Sanitation Agency (Capital WASA) is also underway. Naqvi announced that construction work on the Serena Chowk underpass and F-9 Park Chowk flyover projects would commence soon. Long-delayed developments in non-developed sectors of Islamabad will also be expedited. The Islamabad Model Jail project, which has been stalled for 17 years, is progressing swiftly, with the first phase to be completed on schedule. The meeting concluded with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi congratulating the CDA team for record tax collection and stressing the need to enhance institutional assets beyond selling plots and land.