Islamabad Five-Star Hotel Planned Ahead of SCO Summit 2027
The federal government is considering turning Islamabad’s Shaheed-i-Millat Secretariat into a luxury hotel. The proposal comes ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in October 2027.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a committee to assess the plan. The committee includes the interior, housing, and finance ministers.
The government wants to increase Islamabad’s hotel capacity before the summit. Officials expect around 35 VVIPs and more than 3,000 foreign guests.
Secretariat Identified for Hotel Project
Officials consider the building suitable because of its central location. It also sits close to the Red Zone and major government offices.The secretariat stands on a 4,411-square-yard plot in Sector F-6/1. The House Building Finance Corporation received the plot in 1975.
The building covers around 251,774 square feet. It also has basement facilities and several access points.Its ground floor already has a VIP entrance and security screening areas. It also includes a bell desk, reception areas, and waiting lounges.
Meanwhile, the mezzanine floor covers about 15,170 square feet. Officials could use this space for hospitality and support services.
Proposed Hotel Could Have 192 Units
A preliminary technical assessment supports converting floors three through 16. The proposed hotel could feature around 128 guest rooms and 64 suites.The project may also include a rooftop restaurant and penthouse facilities. Therefore, officials are assessing the building’s commercial and operational potential.
Former CDA chairman Sohail Ashraf presented the proposal to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The prime minister then formed the committee to examine its feasibility.The Ministry of Housing and the Estate Office have also appointed a focal person. This official will coordinate with the committee and relevant departments.
Officials have dismissed concerns about the building’s structural condition. They said the structure remains sound despite a previous fire.The committee is now collecting information from the CDA and Estate Office. After completing its assessment, officials will present the proposal to the federal cabinet for final approval.
