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Officials were instructed to expedite planning and execution to meet the timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the major infrastructure projects, the meeting approved the acquisition of land for a new Khidmat Markaz in Sector F-6. The interior minister also sought a comprehensive plan for the redevelopment of Fatima Jinnah Park (F-9 Park) along the lines of London\u2019s Hyde Park, with a focus on enhancing recreational facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/isb-officials-to-draft-zero-tax-hotel-policy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zero-tax hotel policy to attract investors in Islamabad<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plans were also discussed to introduce new leisure attractions near Shahdara Dam, including a water park, amusement park, hot air balloon activities and a Top Golf facility. The minister directed authorities to begin work on these initiatives at the earliest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Separately, Naqvi ordered immediate steps for the beautification of the Islamabad Expressway and Club Road, and reiterated that no illegal housing societies would be allowed to operate in the capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also announced that modern sports complexes would be developed across Islamabad to promote sporting activities and improve urban amenities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad: Three multinational companies have been pre-qualified for the development of key infrastructure projects in the federal capital, including a new convention centre, expo centre and the Islamabad Arena, following approval at a high-level meeting chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday. The meeting reviewed progress on the proposed developments and directed that all three projects be completed ahead of the upcoming SCO summit. Officials were instructed to expedite planning and execution to meet the timeline. In addition to the major infrastructure projects, the meeting approved the acquisition of land for a new Khidmat Markaz in Sector F-6. The interior minister also sought a comprehensive plan for the redevelopment of Fatima Jinnah Park (F-9 Park) along the lines of London\u2019s Hyde Park, with a focus on enhancing recreational facilities. Read: Zero-tax hotel policy to attract investors in Islamabad Plans were also discussed to introduce new leisure attractions near Shahdara Dam, including a water park, amusement park, hot air balloon activities and a Top Golf facility. The minister directed authorities to begin work on these initiatives at the earliest. 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