ISLAMABAD: The newly installed electric fence around the capital’s Diplomatic Enclave became live 24/7 as part of security for the foreign embassies, high commissions, and foreign missions here on Thursday.

Besides that, security cameras were also installed around the Diplomatic Enclave. Officials of the capital police said that the project of installing the electric fence at the walls around the enclave has been completed and made live to make the capital a safe city for foreign diplomats and representatives of the foreign mission, along with the embassies, high commissions, and foreign missions located inside the enclave.

The Pakistan Army and other law enforcement agencies also assisted the capital police in the completion of the project, they said, adding that the NLC completed the project with the support of the Capital Development Authority.

Through the project, the security of the Diplomatic Enclave was further enhanced, the officials said, adding that an entrance and exit control system has also been introduced at the entrance and exit points, and security cameras were also installed.

A control room connected to the Safe City Islamabad Authority was also set up at the headquarters of the Security Division, the officials said, adding that representatives of all law enforcement and security agencies were deputed to the control room to guard the enclave, housing foreign embassies, high commissions, and foreign missions, as well as diplomats and representatives of the foreign mission.

Besides, a modern alarm system was also installed there, they added.

Published in Dawn, January 5th, 2024