Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority is moving toward the upgradation and expansion of the existing Jinnah Convention Centre as Islamabad prepares to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Heads of State Summit in 2027. Recent CDA-source reporting says the plan includes an additional building and a banquet hall, but physical construction has not yet been confirmed as started. Dawn
The shift follows problems with the proposed New Islamabad Convention, Exhibition and Expo Centre (NICEEC) near Malpur/Bhara Kahu Bypass. Its PC-I had been approved at about Rs19.37 billion, but a revised design later drew a lowest construction bid of around Rs37 billion. In September, Dawn reported that the Malpur project had been shelved after the lowest bidder said it could not meet the required completion timeline. Capital Development Authority
An earlier official government decision had already proposed an additional convention hall beside Jinnah Convention Centre, including a large main hall, conference rooms and meeting spaces. However, the final scope, cost, tender package and construction schedule for the revived JCC expansion have not yet been officially published. Associated Press of Pakistan
The supplied claim that the SCO summit is expected in August 2027 is not supported by the latest official record. A September 7 federal government release states that Pakistan will host the summit in September 2027.
