Islamabad Model Jail Nearing Completion: CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa Drives Transition Efforts

Islamabad, Pakistan – Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Muhammad Ali Randhawa, presided over a high-level meeting focused on the smooth transition and timely completion of the Islamabad Model Jail. The session was attended by the Project Director of the Public Works Department (PWD), along with senior officials from both CDA and PWD, highlighting the collaborative nature of the effort.

The meeting centered on the handover of the construction responsibilities for the Islamabad Model Jail from the PWD to the CDA. This transition, a critical phase in the project, is being closely coordinated with the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Planning, Development, and Initiatives. During the discussions, Chairman Randhawa emphasized the need for a seamless and efficient handover to ensure that construction continues without delay. He also instructed PWD to work closely with CDA during this period, ensuring uninterrupted progress.

A comprehensive briefing was provided on the current status of the jail’s construction. According to the report, nearly 70-80% of the boundary wall and administrative block has already been completed, while work on the barracks and sentry posts is ongoing. 

Chairman Randhawa underscored the importance of completing Phase I of the project by the set deadline. This phase includes the construction of essential infrastructure such as the boundary wall, barracks, administrative block, roads, and watchtowers. He directed the relevant teams to expedite the pace of work to ensure the project stays on track.

Upon the completion of Phase I, the CDA will begin Phase II, marking further advancements in the development of the Islamabad Model Jail. Chairman Randhawa reiterated the significance of this project, noting that it will provide a state-of-the-art facility that meets modern safety and security standards for the incarcerated population in the capital.

The completion of the Islamabad Model Jail will represent a major infrastructural achievement for Islamabad, enhancing the city’s capacity to manage its prison population within a modern, secure environment.