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The Islamabad Jail Complex is a contemporary prison facility that is presently being built in Sector H-16, located in Islamabad, Pakistan.

History

The construction of the Islamabad Jail Complex has experienced significant delays spanning a decade, primarily due to a lack of available funds. However, in June 2022, former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued instructions to the relevant authorities to expedite the completion of this ongoing prison project in the upcoming fiscal year. To oversee the progress and evaluate the prison project, he established a six-member committee led by the former Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan.

Facilities

The Islamabad Jail Complex is currently being built on a sprawling 90-acre site and is designed to accommodate approximately 2,000 inmates. This complex will include several key facilities, such as a 22-bed hospital, a school dedicated to the children of the jail staff, a mosque, a library, an auditorium, segregated cells for different purposes, and separate barracks for female and juvenile prisoners. Additionally, the premises will feature schools, mosques, training centers, playgrounds, and courts for the Islamabad Capital Territory. Furthermore, there are plans to establish a training center specifically for prison officials within the complex.

References

1. "Islamabad's first modern prison to be completed soon". August 29, 2022.
2. Desk, Web (June 27, 2022). "Islamabad's 'modern' prison not complete even after 10 years". Aaj English TV. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
3. "PM directs to complete Islamabad Jail Complex in next fiscal year". The Nation. June 27, 2022.
4. ^ "PM directs to complete Islamabad Jail Complex in next fiscal year". June 27, 2022.
5. "PM for expediting work on model jail". The Express Tribune. June 28, 2022.
6. Gulrez, Ali (August 29, 2022). "Islamabad Will Soon Get Its First Modern Prison".

• Prisons in Pakistan
• Buildings and structures in Islamabad
• Government of Pakistan