--- title: "Mohsin Naqvi announces Manhattan-style city project in Islamabad" description: "Most outlets led with the announcement of a 1,000-acre Manhattan-style city in Islamabad, highlighting features such as a central park, lake, and high-rise residential and commercial developments. Several also noted the involvement of Saudi investors and streamlined approvals for them. The Express Tribune and ProPakistani additionally mentioned the government’s 15% share of project inventory and the offer of plots without upfront payment. While the core details were consistent, some outlets placed more emphasis on the investment incentives, while others focused on the scale and design of the project." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/16034-naqvi-unveils-plan-to-build-manhattan-like-city-behind-pm site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Mohsin Naqvi announces Manhattan-style city project in Islamabad pakistan · updated 24 Oct 2026, 7:27 AM PKT · 23–24 Oct 2026 · 10 articles from 9 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 9 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets led with the announcement of a Manhattan-style city in Islamabad, emphasizing its scale (1,000 acres), location (behind the Prime Minister’s House), and features such as a central park, lake, and commercial/residential zones. The Express Tribune and Minute Mirror also highlighted the inclusion of a safari park and high-rise towers, while the Express Tribune additionally noted the financial model, including no upfront payment for investors and a 15% government equity stake. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 24 Oct 2026 — Islamabad to get ‘Manhattan-style’ city, Asia’s ‘largest safari park’: Naqvi (1 outlet) - **Daily Times** — [Islamabad to get ‘Manhattan-style’ city, Asia’s ‘largest safari park’: Naqvi](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1571358/islamabad-to-get-manhattan-style-city-asias-largest-safari-park-naqvi/) · 24 Oct 2026, 7:27 AM PKT > Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday announced plans to auction large plots in Islamabad for high-rise hotels, shopping malls and residential complexes without charging investors upfront, with the government seeking a share of the projects’ inventory instead of payment for the land. Speaking at the Saudi-Pak Real Estate Expo in Lahore, Naqvi said the auction […] ### 23 Oct 2026 — Mohsin Naqvi announces Manhattan-style city project in Islamabad (8 outlets) > Most outlets led with the announcement of a 1,000-acre Manhattan-style city in Islamabad, highlighting features such as a central park, lake, and high-rise residential and commercial developments. Several also noted the involvement of Saudi investors and streamlined approvals for them. The Express Tribune and ProPakistani additionally mentioned the government’s 15% share of project inventory and the offer of plots without upfront payment. While the core details were consistent, some outlets placed more emphasis on the investment incentives, while others focused on the scale and design of the project. - **Pakistan Today** — [Pakistan plans to develop Manhattan-style residential, recreational project in Islamabad: Naqvi](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/23/pakistan-plans-to-develop-manhattan-style-residential-recreational-project-in-islamabad-naqvi) · 23 Oct 2026, 11:20 PM PKT > Pakistan plans to develop Manhattan-style residential project in Islamabad - **ARY News (English)** — [Pakistan plans Manhattan-style city in Islamabad, says Mohsin Naqvi](https://arynews.tv/pakistan-plans-manhattan-style-city-in-islamabad-says-mohsin-naqvi) · 23 Oct 2026, 10:04 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Speaking at the Saudi-Pak Real Estate Expo in Lahore, Naqvi said the proposed city would cover 1,000...... - **Minute Mirror** — [Manhattan-style city proposed for Islamabad by int...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/manhattan-style-city-proposed-islamabad-649778/) · 23 Oct 2026, 8:14 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > A 1,000-acre Manhattan-style city could rise in Islamabad, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said, with a lake and a central park at its core. - **ProPakistani** — [Mohsin Naqvi Announces Manhattan-Style City in Islamabad](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/23/mohsin-naqvi-announces-manhattan-style-city-in-islamabad/) · 23 Oct 2026, 7:36 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced plans to auction large plots in Islamabad for high-rise hotels, shopping malls and residential… Read More - **Dunya News** — [Pakistan plans Manhattan-style development in Islamabad, invites Saudi investors](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/979258-pakistan-plans-manhattanstyle-development-in-islamabad-invites-saudi) · 23 Oct 2026, 4:58 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announces plans for a modern residential and recreational project in Islamabad, offering Saudi investors streamlined approvals and new investment opportunities - **24 News HD** — [Naqvi unveils plan to build Manhattan-like city behind PM House in Islamabad](https://www.24newshd.tv/23-Oct-2026/naqvi-unveils-plan-build-manhattan-like-city-behind-pm-house-islamabad) · 23 Oct 2026, 3:50 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced plans to develop a 1,000-acre Manhattan-style city behind the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad, with a central park, a lake and surrounding residential and commercial complexes under a proposed separate regulatory framework, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Hum News English** — [Mohsin Naqvi announces 1,000-acre Manhattan-style city behind PM House in Islamabad](https://humenglish.com/latest/mohsin-naqvi-announces-1000-acre-manhattan-style-city-behind-pm-house-in-islamabad/) · 23 Oct 2026, 3:16 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced plans to develop a 1,000-acre Manhattan-style city behind the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad, with a central park, a lake and surrounding residential and commercial complexes under a proposed separate regulatory framework. Addressing the Saudi-Pak Real Estate Expo in Lahore, Naqvi also announced plans to auction prime plots in Islamabad ... - **The Express Tribune** — [Naqvi announces plans for high-rises, Manhattan-style city and safari park in Islamabad](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2636497/naqvi-announces-plans-for-high-rises-manhattan-style-city-and-safari-park-in-islamabad) · 23 Oct 2026, 10:07 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Investors to be offered plots without upfront payment, with govt seeking 15% share of project inventory, says minister ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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