Mohsin Naqvi Islamabad Leads Bold Anti-Encroachment Drive Across Capital

Islamabad – (Staff Reporter/Web Desk) – Islamabad is going through a major cleanup, and Mohsin Naqvi Islamabad efforts are at the centre of it all. As Federal Minister for Interior, Naqvi has pushed for a strict, no-exceptions approach to illegal encroachments across the capital. The goal is simple: take back state land, restore order, and turn Islamabad into a cleaner, greener, and safer city for everyone.

This isn’t a one-department job. The Capital Development Authority, led by Chairman Sohail Ashraf, is working closely with the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad, headed by Deputy DG Enforcement and CEO Dr. Anum Fatima. Together, their teams are planning, executing, and monitoring these operations at the same time, which means less delay and faster results on the ground.

A Policy That Doesn’t Play Favourites

What’s making this drive stand out is its “Zero Tolerance” stance. There’s no discrimination in who gets targeted. Illegal shops, roadside stalls, encroached green belts, blocked footpaths, misused residential buildings, and informal settlements are all being cleared, regardless of who’s behind them. This fairness is a big reason why the public has responded so positively.

Where the Action Is Happening

The teams haven’t limited themselves to one or two spots. Saidpur Village has seen illegal structures removed, bringing back some of its cultural charm. Noorpur Shahan is now easier to access after unauthorized buildings were cleared out. The Islamabad Expressway has had a major cleanup too, easing traffic congestion and making roads safer for daily commuters.

Tarnol has also seen large-scale recovery of state land that was illegally occupied. On top of that, markets, residential sectors, service roads, and green belts across the city have all felt the impact of this campaign.

Billions Worth of Land, Back in Public Hands

So far, the drive has recovered thousands of kanals of land and property worth billions of rupees. That’s not just a number on paper. It means clearer footpaths, restored parks, smoother traffic, and a noticeably cleaner environment for residents.

People are noticing the shift, and it’s becoming harder to ignore how much the city’s daily life has improved because of it.

Why People Are Talking About It

Locals have welcomed the transparency behind these operations. There’s been no sense of selective targeting, which has built real trust. Citizens see visible, immediate results instead of just promises. For many, this feels like a genuine shift in how governance actually works here, not just how it’s talked about.

The phrase “Well Done Mohsin Naqvi” has caught on locally, reflecting how people feel about the pace and consistency of the work. Alongside it, “Mohsin Speed” has become a kind of shorthand for fast, no-nonsense governance that actually delivers.

Looking Toward a Model Capital

With this pace continuing, Islamabad is edging closer to becoming an encroachment-free, sustainable, and secure capital city. If the momentum holds, this campaign could end up setting a benchmark for how urban governance should be done, not just in Islamabad, but across Pakistan.