Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed has announced that Rescue 1122 service will be launched in Islamabad this month.

The interior minister said that the federal capital is being transformed into the safest city. He said that burden on the emergency services will be increased due to the construction of high-rise buildings in Islamabad.

Sheikh Rasheed said that the immediate upgradation of fire fighting and other emergency services is needed. During his visit, the interior minister inspected the firefighting, emergency handling and other exercises.