Islamabad is set to receive a special administrative status under a proposed government plan. Preparations for changing the federal capital’s administrative structure have reportedly been completed.
Under the proposal, Islamabad will become a special-status or model administrative unit. The city will have a mayor as its administrative head.
The proposed administrative unit is expected to include between 25 and 30 elected members. These representatives will form part of the new administrative structure.
Government sources have confirmed that a plan to reorganize the capital’s administrative and geographical boundaries is ready. The proposal also includes expanding the federal capital’s existing territory.
The proposed changes could significantly affect Islamabad’s administrative setup. However, the plan remains under consideration, and further details have not been officially announced.
Islamabad May Expand Its Geographical Boundaries
One of the major parts of the proposal involves expanding Islamabad’s geographical boundaries. The government is considering including nearby areas from Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to government sources, Haripur district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa could become part of the federal capital. Some areas of Rawalpindi are also being considered for inclusion.
The proposal further includes certain areas of Murree district. These areas fall within the National Assembly’s NA-51 constituency.
If approved, these changes would expand Islamabad beyond its current administrative boundaries. They could also bring additional residential and geographical areas under the capital’s administration.
However, the final boundaries have not yet been confirmed. The proposed additions remain part of the plan being considered by the government.
Mayor to Lead New Administrative Structure
The proposed administrative model would introduce a mayor-led system for Islamabad. The mayor would serve as the administrative head of the new unit.
The plan suggests having between 25 and 30 elected members. These representatives would form the elected component of the proposed administrative structure.
The government is considering this arrangement as part of its broader plan. The objective is to establish a separate administrative model for the federal capital.
Further details about the proposed mayor’s powers and responsibilities have not been shared. The final structure will become clearer once the government formally announces its decisions.
Proposal to Include Gwadar and Other Ports Dropped
The initial discussions reportedly included bringing Gwadar and other ports under Islamabad’s administrative structure. However, this part of the proposal has now been dropped.
Government sources confirmed that the revised plan no longer includes Gwadar or other ports. The current proposal instead focuses on expanding the capital’s boundaries through nearby districts and areas.
The proposed administrative changes could reshape Islamabad’s governance and geographical structure. However, the government has yet to announce a final decision or implementation timeline.
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For now, the plan remains under consideration despite preparations being completed. Further official announcements are expected to clarify the proposed changes and their scope.
