ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced plans to establish eight museums across approximately 150 acres in Islamabad to showcase Pakistan’s history, cultural heritage and national identity.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced the initiative during a visit to government land in Malpur and Bhara Kahu, where officials briefed him on encroachments and plans for the proposed museum complex.
The proposed museums will include a National Heritage Museum, History Museum, Armed Forces Museum and Islamic Museum. Authorities have yet to disclose details about the remaining four facilities, construction costs and project timelines.
The project will create a major cultural destination in the federal capital, providing visitors with opportunities to explore Pakistan’s historical achievements, religious traditions and national heritage.
Meanwhile, Naqvi expressed concern over the alleged illegal occupation of government land in Islamabad. He said authorities would work to recover public property occupied for years without proper authorisation.
The minister also highlighted cases involving farmhouses and other structures reportedly built on government-owned land, stressing the need for accountability and coordinated action to address encroachments.
The museum initiative follows earlier discussions about relocating the National Museum of Pakistan project from Shakarparian to a larger complex near Bhara Kahu. A Senate committee was previously informed that the broader complex could cover approximately 160 acres and include separate museums dedicated to the Army, Navy and Air Force.
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