ISLAMABAD — Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Kashmir Chowk Underpass early on the morning of Oct 27 to review construction and assess how far the work had come. The project was launched 17 days earlier. He said that if crews keep the current speed, the underpass could be finished in less than 30 days.
What Naqvi checked on site
During the visit, Naqvi walked through ongoing construction and looked at progress since the launch. He focused on the pace of work on the underpass roof slab and walls. Officials accompanying the review framed the stop as a check on whether the job could still meet the anticipated timeframe.
The minister said he was satisfied with how quickly the site was moving and with the progress already visible. He told those present he was pleased with the speed of work on the roof slab and walls in particular.
The 30-day completion outlook
Naqvi linked a possible finish in under 30 days to continuity: the target holds only if construction stays at the same pace. His remarks did not name a fixed calendar day for opening; they set a conditional window measured from the launch, which was already 17 days old at the time of the visit.
That framing leaves a short remaining stretch if the current rhythm holds, and a longer wait if work slows. The review itself did not announce new funding, traffic diversions, or opening rules beyond the minister’s assessment of speed and structure.
Timeline: what has happened so far
- About 17 days before Oct 27: The Kashmir Chowk Underpass project is launched in Islamabad.
- Oct 27, early morning: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visits the site to review construction.
- Oct 27: Naqvi inspects work on the underpass roof slab and walls.
- Oct 27: He says the project could be completed in less than 30 days if the current construction pace continues.
Aasan alfaaz mein
Islamabad ke Kashmir Chowk par underpass ka kaam chal raha hai. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi ne subah site ka dora kiya aur roof slab aur deewaron ka kaam dekha. Unhon ne kaha ke agar yahi speed rahe to yeh project 30 din se kam mein khatam ho sakta hai. Matlab traffic ke liye relief is short window mein mumkin hai, lekin yeh tab hi jab kaam isi raftaar se chalta rahe.
