Report: ANI Reporter:
ISLAMABAD — A meeting of the House and Library Committee, chaired by Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah, was held at Parliament House on Wednesday to review basic facilities, security arrangements, maintenance issues and ongoing development projects at Parliament Lodges.
Committee members expressed serious concerns over the absence of dengue fumigation, non-functional CCTV cameras, inadequate surveillance, insufficient fire safety arrangements and malfunctioning lifts. They also highlighted shortages of essential medicines and medical equipment at the Lodges’ dispensary.
Expressing displeasure over the situation, the Deputy Speaker directed the relevant authorities to take immediate corrective measures. He instructed the Ministry of Interior to strengthen security arrangements and the Ministry of Health to ensure the availability of essential medicines, medical equipment and emergency healthcare facilities.
The Deputy Speaker also directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to immediately restore non-functional CCTV cameras, improve surveillance monitoring and strengthen security. CDA officials assured the committee that the concerns would be addressed on a priority basis.
The committee also reviewed progress on the construction of 104 additional family suites adjacent to Parliament Lodges. The Deputy Speaker directed the authorities to accelerate construction and ensure timely completion. CDA officials briefed the committee on the progress and assured members that necessary steps would be taken to complete the project at the earliest.
Members of the National Assembly Nabeel Ahmed Gabol, Aalia Kamran, Tahira Aurangzeb, Shaista Pervez and Syeda Amna Batool attended the meeting, along with senior officials from the National Assembly Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Health and CDA.
