Enhanced patrolling, upgraded CCTV surveillance, 24/7 facilitation desk and improved infrastructure among key initiatives to ensure a secure, clean and welcoming environment for foreign missions.
ISLAMABAD, Friday, November 13, 2026 (WNP): Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Diplomatic Protection Department (DPD), Captain (Retired) Syed Zeeshan Haider, on Friday said the DPD, in coordination with the Capital Development Authority (CDA), is undertaking comprehensive measures to improve security, beautify and upgrade the Diplomatic Enclave in the federal capital on the directions of the Federal Interior Minister, Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi.
SSP Zeeshan Haider said the initiatives were aimed at ensuring a safe, secure and dignified environment for the diplomatic community, adding that the protection and facilitation of foreign diplomats and diplomatic missions remained the department’s top priority.
He said security arrangements were being further strengthened through enhanced deployment of personnel and increased mobile patrolling inside and around the Diplomatic Enclave. Smart surveillance, CCTV monitoring and access control systems were also being upgraded to improve security and ensure effective monitoring.
SSP Zeeshan Haider said a 24/7 Facilitation Desk was being established to provide assistance to the diplomatic community, while coordination and liaison with embassies and foreign missions were also being improved. Regular security audits and mock exercises were being conducted in coordination with other law enforcement agencies to assess preparedness and strengthen the overall security mechanism.
Highlighting the beautification and uplift initiatives, he said landscaping, horticultural work and improvements in street lighting were being undertaken to enhance the overall appearance of the Diplomatic Enclave.
He added that roads, footpaths and signage were also being repaired and maintained to improve accessibility and visibility. A cleanliness drive, along with the removal of encroachments, was another key component of the ongoing efforts to provide a clean and pleasant environment.
SSP Zeeshan Haider reaffirmed that the Diplomatic Protection Department was committed to maintaining a secure and conducive atmosphere for the diplomatic community in accordance with international standards.
He said the coordinated efforts of the DPD and CDA would further improve the security, facilities and overall environment of the Diplomatic Enclave, reflecting Pakistan’s commitment to the safety, comfort and dignity of the diplomatic community.
