Islamabadis are in for a treat as the Capital Development Authority (CDA) plans to open a drive-in cinema in the city next month.

Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Hamza Shafqaat shared the news while responding to a Twitter user, who suggested that a car cinema should be opened in Islamabad given the rise in COVID-19 cases.

“Sir given, we have Covid-19 on the rise and there can’t be any big gathering in the city, how about DC office plan a car theatre every weekend in F9 until things are back to normal. Food vendors can put stalls and serve in cars,” said Twitter user Faizan Khan.

Replying to his tweet, DC Islamabad hinted that the Islamabad administration is planning to launch a car cinema next month.

Working on it. We plan to have a car cinema next month. Stay tuned 🎬 https://t.co/rx2ZcHDCZd

— Muhammed Hamza Shafqaat (@hamzashafqaat) November 24, 2020

Later, the official Twitter account of CDA Islamabad tweeted that that authority is working towards setting up an “open-air cinema of international standards” in the city.

In view of current situation, cinema will be prepared while implementing Corona SOPs.
Citizens will be able to enjoy cinema by sitting in their cars in view of Corona concerns. 🙏🇵🇰🇵🇰#CDA #driveinislamabad #atyourservice

— Capital Development Authority, Islamabad. (@CDAthecapital) November 25, 2020

Drive-in cinemas have gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic as people are forced to maintain physical distance. Several countries around the world have set up car cinemas to keep their citizens entertained during the lockdown while following SOPs.