ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced that beginning January 1, vehicles lacking an M-Tag will no longer be allowed to enter Islamabad. The move is part of broader efforts to strengthen security and advance the capital’s smart city infrastructure.
The announcement was made during a meeting at the Safe City Headquarters, where the interior minister reviewed ongoing initiatives aimed at safeguarding citizens and protecting public and private property. He instructed relevant authorities to speed up progress on the Capital Smart City project and confirmed that strict enforcement of the M-Tag policy would start with the new year.
Mohsin Naqvi said Islamabad is being shaped into Pakistan’s first fully integrated smart city. He called for a detailed strategy to upgrade the current Safe City framework into a comprehensive Capital Smart City system, incorporating advanced surveillance, digital monitoring, and modern technology.
Accompanied by Minister of State Talal Chaudhry, the interior minister toured the Safe City Headquarters and observed the city’s monitoring systems through the digital wall. He reviewed live surveillance feeds and evaluated public safety operations supported by modern technological tools.
During his visit to the control room, Mohsin Naqvi also examined security monitoring at the special Chinese desk, noting the role of advanced systems in maintaining law and order across the capital.
