Rs120bn Jinnah Medical Complex project reviewed

ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting chaired by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal reviewed the Jinnah Medical Complex project, a cutting-edge healthcare facility to be established in Islamabad at an estimated cost of Rs120 billions, to address the capital’s increasing healthcare demands and promote medical tourism in the region.
The master plan of the complex includes a centre of excellence, a diagnostic and treatment podium, academic and research towers, student housing, a physical plant, grid station, an auditorium, mosque, emergency department, and a hotel dedicated to medical tourists. 
The facility will act as a nexus for medical services, research, and education.
To initiate the project, a sum of Rs5 billion has been allocated for the 2024-2025 fiscal year under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), while the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has earmarked 200 kanals of commercial land in Sector H-16 for the project.
, who chaired a high-level meeting on the project, was joined by Health Minister Dr. Nadeem Jan, Health Coordinator Dr. Mukhtar, Ministry of Health officials, and CDA representatives. 
Ahsan Iqbal stressed the need for the project to adhere to its three-year timeline, underscoring a stringent process to hire qualified staff and contractors. He also called for adopting the best  engineering, procurement, and construction model to enhance efficiency and transparency.
“The strategic location, near Islamabad’s airport and major highways, positions the complex as an optimal hub for both regional and international medical tourism,” said Iqbal. 
A steering committee has been formed to monitor progress and ensure adherence to the prime minister’s timelines, he added.
The minister further highlighted the importance of sustainable design, envisioning the complex as an eco-friendly facility with a self-contained vertical health tower. The master plan aims to maximize land use, improve building layout, and ensure seamless site accessibility and traffic management to support health tourism and strengthen Pakistan’s healthcare system.
The minister directed the involvement of vice chancellors from two prominent medical universities in the project, adding that regular consultations will be held to maintain oversight and ensure a smooth execution.