Islamabad: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday visited the proposed site for the construction of a new international-standard convention centre in Islamabad.

The new convention centre is being constructed in the federal capital on the instructions of Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.

During the site visit near Murree Road-Bhara Kahu Bypass, the Interior Minister reviewed the arrangements and issued immediate orders for the removal of all illegal encroachments from the location.

He directed the authorities to take indiscriminate legal action against encroachers and ordered the demolition of all illegal constructions. He made it clear that no concession or compensation would be given to those occupying the land unlawfully.

Mohsin Naqvi said provision of international-standard facilities in Islamabad is the government's firm commitment.

He added that the completion of the convention centre will facilitate the hosting of major international events in Pakistan, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit and other global conferences.

Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Memon, and senior officials were also present on the occasion.