Islamabad: A meeting of the House and Library Committee, chaired by Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah, was convened at Parliament House to address the provision of basic facilities and security arrangements at Parliament Lodges. Committee members expressed concerns over multiple deficiencies, including inadequate dengue fumigation, non-functional CCTV cameras, insufficient fire safety measures, and malfunctioning lifts. Additionally, they underscored the lack of essential medicines and medical equipment in the dispensary.

According to National Assembly of Pakistan, the Deputy Speaker expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of facilities and security, directing authorities to implement immediate corrective actions. Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah instructed the Ministry of Interior to enhance security measures and the Ministry of Health to ensure the availability of essential medical resources at the dispensary.

The Deputy Speaker also addressed the issue of non-functional CCTV cameras, tasking the Capital Development Authority (CDA) with their immediate restoration and the improvement of the surveillance system. CDA officials assured the committee of their commitment to addressing these concerns as a priority.

The meeting further reviewed the progress of constructing 104 additional family suites adjacent to Parliament Lodges. The Deputy Speaker urged the relevant authorities to expedite the project and ensure its timely completion. CDA officials briefed the committee on the progress and affirmed their dedication to completing the suites at the earliest opportunity.

The meeting was attended by Members of the National Assembly Nabeel Ahmed Gabol, Ms. Aalia Kamran, Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb, Ms. Shaista Pervez, and Ms. Syeda Amna Batool, along with senior officials from the National Assembly Secretariat, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Health, and the CDA.