Islamabad is preparing to take a big leap into the future of urban management with the launch of the country’s first-ever Smart City Command and Control Center.
The initiative is considered to be the part of the “Smart Islamabad” program. It intends to bring the best technology into the everyday lives of citizens by ensuring smoother services and a cleaner, more livable environment.
At the heart of this project is a Fusion Center, which will now be working as a central hub for real-time evaluation and management of the key services of Capital. From traffic regulation and public transport to air quality monitoring and waste management, the command center will integrate data from multiple departments to make governance of Islamabad more efficient and citizen-friendly.
Officials explained that officers from all relevant departments will be stationed at the facility, guaranteeing quick coordination and faster decision-making.
For example, smart traffic management tools will help ease congestion on busy roads, while real-time air quality monitoring will give authorities data to act swiftly against pollution.
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Similarly, digital tools for waste management will help keep the city cleaner, while public transport supervision will improve travel experiences for commuters.
The project is being developed at a cost of Rs 708.385 million, with the Planning Division already approving Rs 250 million for the initial phase. In this phase, the focus will be on setting up the command center, equipping it with important software, and deploying trained staff to run the system.
Over time, more smart devices and sensors will be added across the city to enhance the reach of the system.
Officials keep on saying that the long-term vision is to build an AI-driven platform, capable of predicting issues before they escalate, and to develop a National Replication Blueprint so that other cities in Pakistan can adopt the model.
For Islamabad’s residents, the project guarantees not just better city management but also a glimpse of what a truly smart city can look like — where technology, governance, and citizen services come together in real time to improve quality of life.