--- title: "President approves ordinance to protect Islamabad Safe City cameras and surveillance infrastructure" description: "Most outlets reported that President Asif Ali Zardari approved an ordinance to protect Islamabad’s Safe City cameras and surveillance infrastructure, with a fine of up to Rs2 million for damaging individual cameras. Several also noted that the ordinance was enacted on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. A few outlets, such as Express Tribune and Geo News, added that the fine amount would be determined by an authorised officer after providing an opportunity for a hearing, or that inciting damage would also attract penalties. The framing was largely consistent across the coverage, with variations in emphasis on procedural details and the inclusion of the prime minister’s role." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/10766-damaging-islamabad-safe-city-cameras-can-now-cost-you-up site: HarZaviya language: en --- # President approves ordinance to protect Islamabad Safe City cameras and surveillance infrastructure pakistan · updated 28 Sep 2026, 8:12 AM PKT · 26–28 Sep 2026 · 18 articles from 14 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 14 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported the approval of the ordinance by President Asif Ali Zardari aimed at protecting Islamabad’s Safe City cameras and surveillance infrastructure, with a focus on the fine of up to Rs2 million for damaging the equipment. Several also mentioned that the ordinance was enacted on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. A few, such as The Express Tribune and Geo News, added more detail about the process, including the provision for a hearing before fines are imposed and the inclusion of penalties for inciting damage. Others, like 24 News HD and Aaj News, briefly noted the legal mechanism or the context of public gatherings. Overall, the framing was consistent across the outlets, with variations in the level of detail provided. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 28 Sep 2026 — Rs. 2 Million Fine Imposed on Damaging Islamabad Safe City Cameras (1 outlet) - **ProPakistani** — [Rs. 2 Million Fine Imposed on Damaging Islamabad Safe City Cameras](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/28/rs-2-million-fine-imposed-on-damaging-islamabad-safe-city-cameras/) · 28 Sep 2026, 8:12 AM PKT > President Asif Ali Zardari has approved an ordinance to protect Islamabad’s Safe City cameras and surveillance infrastructure from damage and… Read More ### 26 Sep 2026 — President approves ordinance to protect Islamabad Safe City cameras and surveillance infrastructure (14 outlets) > Most outlets reported that President Asif Ali Zardari approved an ordinance to protect Islamabad’s Safe City cameras and surveillance infrastructure, with a fine of up to Rs2 million for damaging individual cameras. Several also noted that the ordinance was enacted on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. A few outlets, such as Express Tribune and Geo News, added that the fine amount would be determined by an authorised officer after providing an opportunity for a hearing, or that inciting damage would also attract penalties. The framing was largely consistent across the coverage, with variations in emphasis on procedural details and the inclusion of the prime minister’s role. - **Business Recorder** — [President approves ordinance: Damaging ICT’s Safe City cameras will attract Rs2m fine](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441430/president-approves-ordinance-damaging-icts-safe-city-cameras-will-attract-rs2m-fine) · 27 Sep 2026, 2:15 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: On the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari has approved an ordinance aimed at protecting Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT)’s Safe City cameras and surveillance infrastructure and ensuring compensation for any damage caused to them. According to a statement issued by the Media Wing of the Presidency, the ordinance provides for financial penalties for da... - **24 News HD** — [President approves ordinance for protection of Islamabad Safe City cameras](https://www.24newshd.tv/26-Sep-2026/president-approves-ordinance-protection-islamabad-safe-city-cameras) · 26 Sep 2026, 10:23 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > President Asif Ali Zardari, on the advice of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, has approved an ordinance aimed at protecting Islamabad Capital Territory’s Safe City cameras and surveillance infrastructure and ensuring compensation for any damage caused to them. - **ProPakistani** — [Islamabad Safe City Cameras to Get Legal Protection Under New Ordinance](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/26/islamabad-safe-city-cameras-to-get-legal-protection-under-new-ordinance/) · 26 Sep 2026, 4:44 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > On the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari has promulgated an ordinance to protect Islamabad Capital… Read More - **Minute Mirror** — [Zardari approves ordinance to protect Islamabad Sa...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/zardari-approves-ordinance-to-protect-islamabad-safe-city-cameras-635623/) · 26 Sep 2026, 12:14 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > President Asif Ali Zardari has approved an ordinance aimed at protecting Islamabad’s Safe City cameras and surveillance infrastructure from damage. - **BOL News** — [President Zardari approves ordinance to safeguard Islamabad’s safe city system](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/president-zardari-approves-ordinance-to-safeguard-islamabads-safe-city-system) · 26 Sep 2026, 12:04 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > President Asif Ali Zardari has approved new rules to protect Islamabad’s Safe City cameras and surveillance infrastructure from damage. - **Aaj News (English)** — [President approves up to Rs2m fine for damaging Islamabad Safe City cameras](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330474046/president-approves-up-to-rs2m-fine-for-damaging-islamabad-safe-city-cameras) · 26 Sep 2026, 11:57 AM PKT · 94% identical wording to the newest filing > President Asif Ali Zardari, on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has approved an ordinance aimed at protecting Islamabad Capital Territory’s Safe City cameras and surveillance infrastructure and ensuring compensation for any damage caused to them. The ordinance seeks to safeguard Safe City cameras and surveillance systems from damage and ensure recovery of the cost in case of any los... - **Hum News English** — [Up to Rs2m fines approved for damage to Safe City cameras](https://humenglish.com/latest/up-to-rs2m-fines-approved-for-damage-to-safe-city-cameras/) · 26 Sep 2026, 11:57 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > President Asif Ali Zardari has approved an ordinance allowing fines of up to Rs2 million for damaging Islamabad’s Safe City cameras and other surveillance infrastructure, with organizers of public gatherings potentially held responsible for such damage. According to a statement from the President’s Office, the ordinance was approved on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. It provides fo... - **Geo News** — [New ordinance imposes up to Rs2m fine for damaging Islamabad Safe City infrastructure](https://www.geo.tv/latest/683758-up-to-rs2m-fine-for-damaging-islamabad-safe-city-infrastructure-under-new-ordinance) · 26 Sep 2026, 11:34 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > President Asif Ali Zardari signs a bill at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad, on July 23, 2024. — APPOrdinance allows fines up to Rs2 million per camera.Inciting or encouraging damage will also attracts penalties.Unpaid penalties may be recovered as land revenue.President... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [President Zardari approves Ordinance for protection of Islamabad Safe City surveillance infrastructure](https://www.app.com.pk/national/president-zardari-approves-ordinance-for-protection-of-islamabad-safe-city-surveillance-infrastructure/) · 26 Sep 2026, 11:16 AM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD, Sep 26 (APP):President Asif Ali Zardari, on the advice of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, has approved an ordinance aimed at protecting Islamabad Capital Territory’s Safe City cameras and surveillance infrastructure and ensuring compensation for any damage caused to them. The ordinance seeks to safeguard Safe City cameras and surveillance systems from damage and... - **ARY News (English)** — [President approves Islamabad Safe-City Ordinance to protect surveillance Infrastructure](https://arynews.tv/president-approves-islamabad-safe-city-ordinance-to-protect-surveillance-infrastructure) · 26 Sep 2026, 11:10 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the Islamabad Capital Territory Safe City Ordinance for protection of safe-city cameras and surveillance Infrastructure. - **Dawn** — [President Zardari approves ordinance to protect Islamabad’s Safe City infrastructure](https://www.dawn.com/news/2032789/president-zardari-approves-ordinance-to-protect-islamabads-safe-city-infrastructure) · 26 Sep 2026, 10:48 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: President Asif Zardari, on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has approved the Islamabad Capital Territory Safe City Camera and Surveillance Infrastructure Protection and Damage Compensation Ordinance. The ordinance aims to protect Safe City cameras and surveillance systems from damage and ensure compensation for any damage caused to them. Under the ordinance, financial pen... - **Pakistan Observer** — [Damaging Islamabad Safe City cameras can now cost you up to Rs2 million](https://pakobserver.net/damaging-islamabad-safe-city-cameras-can-now-cost-you-up-to-rs2-million/) · 26 Sep 2026, 10:35 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari has approved an ordinance related to the protection of the Islamabad Capital Territory Safe… - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Up to Rs2m fine for damaging Islamabad Safe City Cameras as new law approved](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/26-Sep-2026/up-to-rs2m-fine-for-damaging-islamabad-safe-city-cameras-as-new-law-approved) · 26 Sep 2026, 10:26 AM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari has approved an ordinance aimed at protecting Islamabad’s Safe City cameras and surveillance infrastructure, with penalties of up to Rs2 million for damaging individual cameras or other surveillance facilities. According to a statement issued by the President’s House, the ordinance was approved on the advice of the prime minister. […] - **The Express Tribune** — [President approves ordinance imposing up to Rs2m fines for Safe City camera damage](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2631508/president-approves-ordinance-imposing-up-to-rs2m-fines-for-safe-city-camera-damage) · 26 Sep 2026, 8:02 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > The amount of fine will be determined by authorised officer after providing opportunity for hearing 18 articles from 14 outlets, 26–28 Sep 2026. Headlines and links belong to their outlets — HarZaviya links out and never copies article text. --- HarZaviya compares how Pakistani outlets cover the same story. It stores and shows each outlet's headline and a short excerpt, and links out — it never copies article text, and every headline belongs to the outlet that wrote it. It takes no stance on any outlet. 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