Islamabad: The Standing Committee on Housing and Works postponed its 13th meeting after expressing concerns over the absence of the Minister and Secretary responsible for briefing the committee. The committee highlighted the need for timely submission of compliance reports and complete information, urging better coordination for effective parliamentary oversight.

According to National Assembly of Pakistan, the committee, chaired by Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, decided to defer the meeting due to the lack of senior officials present to provide necessary updates. The committee directed the Ministry and affiliated departments to deliver outstanding compliance documents, status of previous recommendations, and detailed agenda briefs before the next meeting.

The committee also discussed employment adjustments for Public Works Department employees in the Surplus Pool, recommending their consideration for positions in PIDAMA due to their experience and expertise. The meeting was attended by several members of the National Assembly and ministry officials, with some participants joining online.