Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed to ensure effective measures for the early completion of all under-construction hotels in Islamabad before the SCO Summit.
He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad to review progress on measures to improve Islamabad’s hospitality sector ahead of the SCO Summit.
Mohsin Naqvi directed the authorities concerned to remain in constant touch with the hotel owners and resolve their issues promptly. He said special measures should be taken to renovate existing hotels in Islamabad and improve their overall standards.
The meeting was briefed on the project to transform One Constitution Avenue into an internationally standard hotel.
It was also decided that an international-standard mall would be developed in the building adjacent to One Constitution Avenue.
The Interior Minister said a comprehensive plan is being prepared for the One Constitution Avenue project in consultation with an international hotel chain.
He said special training courses should be launched in collaboration with relevant training institutions to meet the requirements of the hospitality sector.
The Interior Minister emphasized that Islamabad must be fully prepared for the SCO Summit, with all arrangements made to welcome distinguished guests in a befitting manner.
