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Islamabad Plans Underground Electricity Network Within Two Years as Government Targets Urban Infrastructure Upgrade
By Mariam Khan
Real Estate Analyst
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By Mariam Khan
Real Estate Analyst
3 min read
The federal government has announced plans to relocate Islamabad's overhead electricity infrastructure underground. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said the government would work with the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) to remove electricity poles over the next two years. The plan was reported on October 21, 2026. He also discussed plans to redevelop older Islamabad sectors, including G-6, G-7, G-9 and G-10. The reports we have seen do not establish an approved budget, a detailed implementation schedule or completed procurement arrangements. Power sector policy is published by the Power Division.
The two-year period is the minister's target. The reports do not say how much work has been done, who will carry it out or how it will be paid for. Underground networks involve extensive digging and cabling, and they take time. We therefore treat the period as a goal and not as a schedule.
The reports do not give the cost or say whether the funds have been approved. Without a budget and a procurement process, the plan is an announcement and not a funded project. We do not estimate the cost.
The minister discussed plans to redevelop older sectors, including G-6, G-7, G-9 and G-10. The reports do not describe the redevelopment, such as whether it means rebuilding, higher density or new services. They also do not say how it connects to the underground network. We do not describe the plans beyond the sector names.
Underground electricity infrastructure could improve streetscapes and urban services in established residential and commercial sectors. The project may also require substantial civil construction and utility relocation, which can disrupt streets and businesses for a time. The reports do not link the plan to property values or rents, and we do not claim any effect.
Residents and businesses in the older sectors should expect possible disruption if work begins and should watch for notices. Owners should not assume a rise in values. The signals to watch are an approved budget, a published schedule, the sectors given priority, IESCO's role and the start of any redevelopment plan for G-6, G-7, G-9 and G-10.
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