Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announces a proposed museum complex to showcase Pakistan’s history, culture, heritage and national identity.
Islamabad may get eight new museums on around 150 acres of land under a plan announced by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The proposed project aims to highlight Pakistan’s history, culture, heritage and national identity.
Naqvi shared the plan during a visit to government land in the Malpur and Bhara Kahu areas of Islamabad on October 21, 2026. He said the site had been identified for the proposed museum complex.
Four Museums Named So Far
The minister named four of the planned museums:
- National Heritage Museum
- History Museum
- Armed Forces Museum
- Islamic Museum
The remaining four museums have not yet been publicly identified in the available reports.
The proposed complex is expected to present different parts of Pakistan’s history, cultural traditions and national heritage. However, officials have not yet announced a detailed construction schedule, total project cost or expected opening date.
Government Land Recovery Also Discussed
During the visit, Naqvi also spoke about government land that he said had been occupied illegally. He referred to around 108 kanals of government land in the area where unauthorised construction had taken place.
He said authorities would work to recover public land and address long-standing encroachments. Any action will need to follow the applicable legal process.
Project Details Awaited
The museum plan could add a major cultural destination to Islamabad, but further details are needed to understand how the project will be developed.
The government has yet to provide a complete list of the eight museums, confirm the project budget or announce when construction will begin.
