ISLAMABAD — The federal government has drafted a comprehensive administrative and territorial restructuring plan for the federal capital, aiming to establish Islamabad as a specialized administrative unit with expanded geographical boundaries. According to government sources, the initiative centers on granting the capital a distinct administrative status, moving away from conventional municipal frameworks to streamline local governance and representation.
Under the newly formulated proposal, the mayor of Islamabad is slated to serve as the chief administrative head of the restructured system. To ensure broad representation under the new model, authorities have outlined a legislative structure that could feature between 25 and 30 elected members. This governing body would manage local affairs within the redefined boundaries of the federal capital territory.
The blueprint also details significant territorial adjustments. Policymakers are actively considering the integration of specific localities from Rawalpindi and Haripur into the federal capital's jurisdiction. Furthermore, certain areas situated within the NA-51 constituency in the Murree district are being evaluated for inclusion, which would substantially alter the regional footprint of the capital territory.
At the same time, federal authorities have streamlined the scope of the project by abandoning an earlier concept that sought to bring Gwadar and other strategic ports under Islamabad’s direct administrative authority. Instead, the finalized strategy focuses exclusively on optimizing the governance, territorial limits, and civic infrastructure of the federal capital itself, with implementation details expected to advance in the coming phases.