The Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad has formally decided to inform the Ministry of Foreign Affairs about widespread encroachments by foreign missions inside the Diplomatic Enclave, raising concerns over the misuse of state land in one of the capital’s most sensitive zones.
According to officials, a detailed survey conducted by MCI has identified nearly 30 embassies, foreign missions and international organisations that have either occupied government land or extended their use beyond officially approved boundaries within the enclave located in Sector G Five.
The findings reveal that a significant number of foreign missions are using designated green belts for parking purposes, while several have constructed small structures on state owned land for administrative and auxiliary functions without formal approval.
MCI officials stated that the civic authority will share the complete survey report with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which will take up the matter with the concerned embassies and international organisations through diplomatic channels.
Officials clarified that due to diplomatic protocols, MCI cannot directly initiate enforcement actions against foreign missions. Any corrective measures must be coordinated through the Foreign Office to ensure compliance with international conventions and diplomatic norms.
Foreign missions will be asked either to remove the encroachments voluntarily or seek regularisation through proper approvals where the use of open spaces is legally permissible and does not violate planning regulations or environmental safeguards.
The move is part of broader efforts by civic authorities to protect public land, restore green spaces and ensure uniform application of urban planning laws across Islamabad. Officials emphasised that the objective is not confrontation but lawful resolution through institutional coordination.
MCI sources stressed that unchecked encroachments undermine city planning, restrict public spaces and set precedents that weaken regulatory authority. By involving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government aims to address the issue responsibly while maintaining diplomatic decorum.
The development signals a more structured approach toward managing land use inside the Diplomatic Enclave, reinforcing Islamabad’s vision as a well regulated and environmentally compliant federal capital.
