Islamabad, Standing Committee of the National Assembly on Housing and Works met at the Parliament House, under the Chairmanship of Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, MNA, to consider “The Islamabad Capital Territory Condominium (Ownership and Management) Bill, 2026” (Government Bill), along with other matters relating to federal housing and development projects. The Committee confirmed the minutes of its previous meeting held on 29th December, 2025.
The Committee took serious note of the repeated absence of the Federal Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Works. In view of the continued absence, the Committee recommended raising the matter on the floor of the House and issued a letter of displeasure, emphasizing the need for regular and timely attendance at all future meetings.
The members of the Committee stated that they were not opposed to the Bill and were supportive of The Islamabad Capital Territory Condominium (Ownership and Management) Bill, 2026 (Government Bill). However, in the absence of the Federal Minister and the Federal Secretary, detailed discussion was not possible, and consideration of the Bill was deferred to the next meeting scheduled for February 9, 2026, when both would be available.
The Committee observed that the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) had submitted outdated data, which was insufficient for informed review, and directed FGEHA to submit revised and up-to-date information at the next meeting. The Committee further directed the Ministry of Housing and Works to provide a detailed list of its properties in Karachi at the next meeting.
The meeting was attended by the Honourable Members Anjum Aqeel Khan, Ibrar Ahmad, Haji Rasool Bux Chandio, Dr. Darshan, Samina Khalid Ghurki (via Zoom), and Syed Sami Ul Hasan Gilani (via Zoom). Senior officers were also present, including the Additional Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Works, along with officers of its attached departments.
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