The 13th meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Works was deferred on Monday due to the absence of the Minister and Secretary concerned, as well as senior officers required to brief the Committee.
NA Housing Committee defers meeting amid absence of Minister, Secretary
ISLAMABAD, Nov 02 (APP): The 13th meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Works was deferred on Monday due to the absence of the Minister and Secretary concerned, as well as senior officers required to brief the Committee.
The meeting was held at Parliament House in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, MNA.
The Committee also expressed concern over the non-submission of the required compliance report and the provision of incomplete information. It directed the Ministry and its attached departments to submit all outstanding compliances, implementation status of previous recommendations, complete agenda-wise briefs and verified responses well in advance of the next meeting.
The Committee emphasized improved coordination and timely communication to facilitate meaningful deliberations and effective parliamentary oversight.
The Committee further emphasized that the PWD employees placed in the Surplus Pool should be considered for adjustment against available positions in PIDAMA, in view of their valuable experience, institutional knowledge and relevant expertise. It observed that inducting new employees would require additional time for orientation and familiarization with existing systems and procedures, whereas utilizing experienced surplus employees would ensure continuity and operational efficiency.
The meeting was attended by Anjum Aqeel Khan, Ibrar Ahmad, Anwar Ul Haq Chaudhry, Samina Khalid Ghurki (online), Syed Sami Ul Hassan Gilani, Seema Mohi-ud-Din Jameeli, Dr Darshan, Mir Amir Ali Magsi, Hassaan Sabir (online), and officers of the Ministry of Housing and Works and its attached departments.
