{
  "id": 13890072,
  "title": "First phase of Islamabad model jail ready for inauguration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/first-phase-of-islamabad-model-jail-ready-for-inauguration",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T02:01:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2036466/first-phase-of-islamabad-model-jail-ready-for-inauguration"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Islamabad's first phase of the highly anticipated Model Jail project has been completed, according to city managers. The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has completed construction of the phase-1, which includes three barracks with a capacity for 1,500 inmates and a 35-bed hospital. \"Work of phase-1 has been completed,\" stated a CDA officer, adding that the project had been completed at a cost of around Rs7 billion, including funds utilized by the Public Works Department (PWD). The inauguration is expected to be held soon, possibly by the Prime Minister or the Interior Minister, as the project is ready for it. The phase-1 is situated in Sector H-16 and faced significant delays, including funding shortages, before being handed over to CDA for completion last year. The CDA officers praised the Interior Minister, Chief Commissioner, and his team for their constant monitoring and dedication to the project. The jail will replace Adiala jail, which has long faced capacity issues, and will provide all facilities as per the jail manual, including food, laundry, and medical treatment.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: The first phase of the much-delayed Islamabad Model Jail project has been completed and the city managers are expecting its inauguration anytime soon. The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has completed work on the phase-1 and the buildings are currently being washed ahead of its inauguration. After the inauguration, around 1,500 inmates can be accommodated in the three barracks.…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}