The government has decided to modernize Islamabad Safe City on the pattern of Lahore to ensure foolproof security of federal capital.

A decision to this respect was taken at a meeting chaired by Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah in Islamabad today (Wednesday).

The meeting also decided to ensure hundred percent coverage of cameras to curb street crimes and ensure law and order in Islamabad.

The meeting approved provision of additional financial, technical resources and support to Islamabad Police and Frontier Constabulary for their operational capacity building.

It was consented to bring salaries and allowances of Islamabad Police at par with the Punjab Police.

It approved immediate payment of the outstanding amount of one billion rupees martyrs’ package for the Islamabad police and bringing salaries, allowances of Frontier Constabulary and martyrs’ package at par with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police.

Speaking on the occasion, Rana Sanaullah said it has been decided to establish a coordination mechanism between the police and the administration of twin cities as country cannot be left on the mercy of miscreants and gangs.

Source: Radio Pakistan