New Islamabad Jail Has No Road
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The Islamabad Model Jail, set to officially open, currently lacks a road connection to the Kashmir Highway, according to the Prime Minister’s Inspection Commission. The commission has urged the National Highway Authority (NHA) to revive a previously proposed temporary slip road to improve access for official vehicles, visitors, and commuters, and help avoid traffic congestion during the inauguration.
The jail project, which has experienced multiple delays, is expected to accommodate around 1,500 inmates, a 35-bed hospital, and other facilities. The first phase, completed in October, includes three barracks. Despite earlier approvals for an interchange in May 2016 and a directive from the Ministry of Interior for its construction in April 2018, the road connection remains a problem as the jail prepares to open.
The issue persists due to land possession and compensation concerns, and repeated delays in the construction process.
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