Naqvi orders faster upgrade of NCCIA headquarters

Mohsin Naqvi reviews progress on the NCCIA headquarters upgrade and orders authorities to speed up the work. File photo
Mohsin Naqvi reviews progress on the NCCIA headquarters upgrade and orders authorities to speed up the work. File photo
Published August 13, 2026 12:00 AM
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk): Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has ordered the immediate acceleration of work on the NCCIA headquarters upgrade after expressing displeasure over slow progress during a surprise visit.

Only one worker was found at the project site

The shortage of workers and the slow pace of construction immediately drew the interior minister’s attention. Naqvi expressed concern over the lack of progress on the important government project.

The lone worker present at the site informed him that work had not continued regularly in recent days. The situation prompted the interior minister to seek an immediate explanation from the relevant authorities.

Naqvi contacts authorities over slow progress

Expressing dissatisfaction with the pace of work, Naqvi contacted the relevant authorities by telephone during his visit. He directed them to immediately accelerate work on the NCCIA headquarters upgrade.

The interior minister stressed that there should be no further unnecessary delays in the project. He also directed the concerned officials to ensure that work continued regularly and that the project was completed on time.

Surprise visit aimed at reviewing project progress

Naqvi said the purpose of his surprise visit was to personally review progress on the upgradation project. However, he expressed disappointment over the unsatisfactory pace of work and the absence of workers from the site.

The interior minister made it clear that delays in the project would not be acceptable. He directed the relevant departments and authorities to take immediate steps to improve the pace of work.

NCCIA headquarters upgrade comes under scrutiny

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The NCCIA headquarters upgrade is part of efforts to improve facilities for the agency responsible for investigating cybercrime cases. The slow progress observed during the surprise visit has brought the project under greater scrutiny.

Naqvi’s intervention indicates that the Interior Ministry wants the project to move forward without further delays. The concerned authorities will now be expected to ensure the regular presence of workers and faster progress at the site.

Why the project’s completion matters

The NCCIA plays an important role in investigating cybercrime and other technology-related offences. Improved infrastructure could help strengthen the agency’s operational capacity and provide better facilities for its work.

Delays in the upgradation project could affect the timeline for completing the headquarters facilities. Naqvi’s surprise inspection highlights the government’s concern over project delays and the need for closer monitoring.

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