ISLAMABAD: The federal government has intensified its anti encroachment campaign in the capital, with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi personally overseeing a major operation in which an FC camp office near Islamabad Marriott and Ayub Chowk was demolished as part of the drive.
Officials said the structure, established on a green belt, was removed under an across the board enforcement policy aimed at reclaiming state land and restoring Islamabad’s original urban character. The operation signaled that no entity, including state institutions, would be exempt from the crackdown.
During the operation, Mohsin Naqvi reiterated a zero tolerance policy against illegal constructions and land grabbing, declaring that encroachments would be removed without pressure or discrimination. He said the campaign would continue across the capital with equal action against all violations.
Authorities confirmed an alternative legal site would be provided for the FC camp office, while stressing that the demolition reflected the government’s commitment to enforcing planning rules uniformly. The Capital Development Authority chairman was also present during the operation.
The minister said protecting green belts and public land has become a top priority as Islamabad faces mounting pressure from unauthorized occupation and urban encroachments. He vowed that no government or private institution would be allowed to build on or occupy state land in violation of regulations.
The latest action adds momentum to a broader enforcement drive that has already targeted multiple areas in the capital. With authorities projecting an expanded crackdown in coming weeks, the operation is being seen as a defining signal of tougher urban governance and a renewed push to reclaim public spaces.
