Islamabad: The Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control convened at Parliament House, Islamabad, chaired by Raja Khurram Shahzad Nawaz, MNA. The Committee confirmed the minutes of its previous meeting and examined the implementation of prior recommendations. Key discussions included allegations of financial irregularities in the Intelligence Bureau Employees Cooperative Housing Society (IBECHS), non-payment of wages at Parliament Lodges, and issues related to passport issuance and mine safety in Balochistan.

According to the National Assembly of Pakistan, concerns were raised regarding alleged financial irregularities in IBECHS, specifically about the appointment of a former legal adviser as a judge. The Committee decided to further investigate the matter, pending legal and judicial guidance. Additionally, the Committee addressed the non-payment of wages to workers at Parliament Lodges, urging compliance with labor laws and contractual obligations.

The Committee also discussed the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and referred the Islamabad Capital Territory Food Fortification Bill, 2025, to another committee for further consideration. Passport issuance policies were reviewed, with members stressing the need for a uniform policy to enhance the Pakistani passport’s international standing.

In a briefing on the alleged murder of Ms. Hina Javed, the police authorities presented their findings, but the deceased’s family expressed concerns about the investigation’s transparency. The Committee recommended an impartial inquiry. Additional issues discussed included the use of explosives in Balochistan mines and the temporary closure of the Sunday Market in Islamabad due to safety concerns.

The meeting was attended by various federal ministers, members of the National Assembly, and senior officers from relevant ministries and authorities.