ISLAMABAD: The Senate Functional Committee on Government Assurances, chaired by Senator Abdul Shakoor Khan, convened on Friday at Parliament House to address several important issues, including the missing files related to properties in the I-10/4 and F-11/3 sectors of Islamabad as well as mobile network connectivity issues.
During the meeting, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) provided an update on the missing files, explaining that an internal inquiry had been initiated to verify all cases. CDA officials confirmed that the allotment for a plot in I-10/4 was found to be fraudulent. The Secretary of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs stressed that the matter was sensitive and required further examination of the initial court orders to determine whether an appeal had been filed.
However, the committee members expressed dissatisfaction with the CDA’s handling of the issue. Senator Shakoor Khan emphasized that if the missing files were not located within a specified timeframe, the matter would be escalated to the Chairman of the Senate for further action. The committee underlined the urgency of resolving the issue promptly, given its implications on land management and accountability.
The committee also reviewed the missing file related to a plot in Sector F-11/3. The Secretary of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs remarked that this case had not been previously discussed in the Senate, and it was essential to follow the proper procedures to address the matter effectively. The committee members agreed that the case should be routed through the appropriate channels for further investigation.
Another key issue discussed was the persistent connectivity problems in the Dheri Mera area, Abbottabad, where residents have been facing challenges with 4G data and voice call services. Senator Kamran Murtaza, who had raised the issue, expressed frustration over the lack of resolution.
The committee acknowledged that connectivity issues were widespread, especially in Balochistan and Waziristan, and recommended that these regions be included in future resolutions. A follow-up on this issue is expected in the next committee meeting.
The committee also reviewed other ongoing issues, including the status of an MRI machine at the Federal Government Polyclinic Hospital and the repair of the MRI machine at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad. While the MRI machine at PIMS has been in working condition since September 2023, the installation of the MRI machine at the Polyclinic Hospital has been delayed. The Ministry of Health confirmed that the machine would be installed in February 2025 due to ongoing negotiations with the Government of Japan.
In addition, the committee discussed the claims process provided by Jubilee Insurance for Bahria University employees. The Higher Education Commission reported that out of 5,706 cases, 5,693 had been approved, with only 13 cases remaining, which are expected to be resolved within 10 working days.
Lastly, the committee addressed the construction of a road by the CDA on Quaid-e-Azam University’s land. It was reported that the compensatory land for the university had now been allocated, resolving the issue.
In attendance at the meeting were Senators Gurdeep Singh, Kamran Murtaza, Dost Muhammad Khan, Kamil Ali Agha, Haji Hidayatullah Khan, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Interior, and concerned departments.
