Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday inaugurated the state-of-the-art “Cascade” service center in Islamabad’s Diplomatic Enclave to provide a range of essential services to the diplomatic community and foreign nationals under one roof.
The Cascade center will provide more than 12 services under one roof to the diplomatic community and foreign nationals, eliminating the need for them to navigate multiple offices across the capital, the state-run APP reported.
Addressing the inaugural ceremony, the Interior Minister said the facilities include issuance and renewal of driving licenses, character certificates, police verification, reporting of missing persons, tenant registration, foreigner registration, domestic worker registration, volunteer registration, vehicle verification, and FIR copy would be available at this center.
These services will significantly ease administrative processes for diplomats and international visitors, providing them with faster, centralized access to essential resources, he said. Minister Naqvi emphasized that these services are intended to streamline processes and improve the overall experience for foreign nationals residing in or visiting Islamabad.
Naqvi added that the initiative aligns with the vision of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to prioritize the comfort and security of foreign representatives. He also shared that over 1,500 police and FC personnel, along with 20 dedicated police vehicles, are stationed at the Diplomatic Enclave to ensure the highest standards of security.
In his address, Naqvi stated, Beautifying the Diplomatic Enclave and the entire capital is part of our mission, as we look to project Islamabad as a modern, secure, and visitor-friendly capital.
The new service center aims not only to provide essential services but also to foster closer coordination and cooperation between law enforcement and diplomats. The presence of senior Islamabad Police officials at the inauguration reinforced the significance of the center in facilitating secure communication and collaboration. Islamabad’s Inspector General of Police provided a detailed briefing on the range of services available to foreign nationals at the center, further highlighting the effort to ensure ease of access to these resources.
Following the inauguration, Minister Naqvi, accompanied by a delegation of diplomats, toured the various service counters at the Cascade center. He inspected the facilities and expressed satisfaction with the infrastructure, expressing confidence that the center would serve as a model of efficiency and service delivery.
