Islamabad Police Gets 30 New Vehicles After 14 Years
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says the fleet upgrade will improve police response times, while Talal Chaudhry says station upgrades and recruitment are part of a wider plan to turn Islamabad Police into a model force.
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad’s police station fleet received a major upgrade on Saturday as 30 new vehicles were handed over for deployment across 27 police stations, with the government saying the move comes after a 14-year gap in replacing ageing station vehicles.
New Vehicles Handed Over to Police
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry attended the handover ceremony, where keys to the new vehicles were formally presented to Islamabad Police.
Naqvi said modern policing could not be effectively delivered with outdated and unserviceable vehicles, arguing that operational resources must keep pace with the changing requirements of the capital’s police force.
According to the interior minister, the new vehicles are expected to improve police response times and strengthen the force’s ability to provide security and protection to residents of Islamabad.
He said the government was providing Islamabad Police with the resources needed to perform its responsibilities more effectively.
Police Fleet Modernisation
The fleet upgrade forms part of a broader modernisation push. Islamabad Police has previously introduced technology-led initiatives, including a “Police Station on Wheels” equipped with digital FIR registration, Safe City connectivity, ANPR and identity-verification systems.
Naqvi also said construction and upgrading work was underway at police stations across Islamabad and would be completed at the earliest possible stage.
Highlighting the government’s shift towards greener transport, the interior minister said electric vehicles were part of its environment-friendly policy. Their use, he added, would also help reduce expenditure on petroleum.
Work on 27 Police Stations Underway
Talal Chaudhry said the vehicles handed over on Saturday were intended for all 27 police stations covered by the initiative, adding that some vehicles previously available to the force were around 14 years old.
He said Islamabad’s status as the federal capital required its police force to have appropriate infrastructure, manpower and logistical support, noting that the city plays a significant role in shaping Pakistan’s image internationally.
Chaudhry said work was also underway on the construction and rehabilitation of all 27 police stations included in the programme, with the government aiming to complete the work this year.
He further announced that 9,000 personnel were being recruited to address manpower shortages, saying merit would be ensured during the process.
The minister of state said logistical facilities were also being expanded for officers, including residential accommodation, as part of efforts to develop Islamabad Police into a model force for the rest of the country.
The federal interior secretary, Inspector General of Police Islamabad and other senior police officials were also present at the ceremony.
Islamabad Police has been pursuing wider reforms in recent years, including technology-based systems and improvements to public-facing facilities at police stations. Official police material has previously highlighted efforts to modernise service delivery and make stations more citizen-friendly.
