Islamabad:The Islamabad Model Jail project, which had remained pending for 17 years, has been completed, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said during a visit to the facility along with Minister of State Talal Chaudhry.

During the visit, the interior minister inspected various sections of the newly completed jail and reviewed the facilities being provided to prisoners.

Mohsin Naqvi visited the jail hospital, kitchen, mess, barracks and waiting area, receiving a detailed briefing on the facility and its arrangements.

He also tasted the food prepared for prisoners to assess its quality.

The interior minister said the Prime Minister of Pakistan would inaugurate the Islamabad Model Jail soon.

He appreciated the efforts of Minister of State Talal Chaudhry, the Ministry of Interior, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Islamabad Police in completing the long-delayed project.

According to the briefing, construction work was initiated in 2024 on the interior minister's directions, and the project was completed within a relatively short period.

CDA Chairman, Islamabad Inspector General of Police, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad and other senior officials were also present during the visit.