Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi today issued a directive for the expedited completion of the under-construction Islamabad Model Jail, and demanded that the project be made in accordance with modern standards to ensure its early operationalization.
During a meeting to assess the project”s progress with SSP Prisons Islamabad Ali Akbar, the IGP underscored the need for enhanced security arrangements, including improved CCTV and surveillance systems, an effective emergency response protocol, and modern training for all jail personnel.
In response to the IGP’s instructions, DIG Headquarters Malik Jameel Zafar convened a subsequent meeting with AIG General/Development Inayat Ali Shah and other staff to evaluate a range of departmental matters, including administrative affairs, office performance, and the progress of ongoing development projects.
The DIG instructed officers to focus on improving discipline, digitising office systems, and guaranteeing the timely completion of all projects. He also stressed the importance of strengthening professional training programmes and implementing an effective performance evaluation system to enhance public service delivery.
Later, the DIG Headquarters conducted an orderly room at the Central Police Office, a forum designed to address the professional and personal issues of police officers.
Immediate orders were issued for matters requiring urgent attention, while other concerns were referred for prompt resolution. The DIG stated that the purpose of the orderly room is to ensure staff welfare, resolve issues on a priority basis, and boost the morale of police personnel.
Mr Zafar highlighted that several welfare initiatives are already in place for police employees, covering housing, healthcare, education, and improved duty hours. He reiterated that his office remains accessible to all personnel and emphasised the need for collective efforts for the betterment of the city.