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Interior Minister Assures No Trees Will Be Cut and No New Concrete Structures Built at Islamabad's F-9 Park
By Mariam Khan
Real Estate Analyst
3 min read
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has assured residents that no trees will be cut and no new concrete structures will be built during the planned redevelopment of Fatima Jinnah Park, commonly known as F-9 Park. The statement was reported on October 25, 2026. It follows concerns about the park redevelopment plans announced on October 21. It is a clarification, not a separate project approval. No construction timetable or approved budget was disclosed. Federal oversight of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) rests with the Ministry of Interior.
What Was Said
The minister said that no trees will be cut and no new concrete structures will be built. The reports we have seen do not quote the full statement or say whether the assurance is written into the plan. We therefore describe it as an assurance given by the minister.
What the Redevelopment Includes
The proposed improvements include better lighting, a lake, coffee shops, upgraded walking paths and the planting of thousands of additional trees. The reports do not give the number of trees, the size of the lake or the number and design of the coffee shops. They also do not say how the coffee shops would be built without new concrete structures, so we do not explain it.
What Is Not Known
No timetable or budget has been disclosed, and the reports do not say which body will carry out the work. They do not say whether the assurance covers the lake or the shops, or whether residents will be consulted. We describe the plan only as announced.
Why Green Spaces Matter
The commitment is relevant to Islamabad's urban planning, environmental protection and residential amenity provision. Preserving major green spaces can support neighbourhood liveability. The reports do not link the plan to property prices around F-9, and no immediate price effect has been established.
What This Means for Residents and Park Users
Residents who use the park can ask the CDA for the approved plan and keep an eye on the site for any works. Owners near the park should not assume a change in values from the announcement alone. The signals to watch are the published plan, the budget, the start of work, the treatment of existing trees and any public consultation.