Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi orders hotel upgrades for SCO Summit
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi directed authorities to finish ICT hotels and start construction at One Constitution Avenue on January 1 in Islamabad ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit.
Minister directs hospitality sector improvements
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi chaired a meeting in Islamabad to review progress on the city's hospitality sector. He directed relevant authorities to accelerate work ensuring all hotels under construction complete on time. Existing facilities must be upgraded to meet international standards before the summit arrives. The minister instructed officials to resolve problems with hotel owners without any delay.
New projects and training plans
Officials discussed converting One Constitution Avenue into an international-standard hotel with a comprehensive plan being prepared. Construction work on this specific project must start on January 1 under all circumstances. A shopping mall will be developed in the building adjacent to the new hotel site. The minister also called for special training courses to meet workforce requirements for the new hotels.
Convention Centre renovation progress
The meeting reviewed progress on renovating the Convention Centre and constructing a new hall for events. Naqvi stressed that Islamabad must be fully prepared for distinguished guests attending the upcoming event. Chief Commissioner Islamabad and Deputy Commissioner Islamabad attended the meeting with other relevant officials present.
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