Senator Abdul Shakoor Khan chaired the meeting of the Senate Functional Committee on Government Assurances held at Parliament House. During the meeting, Secretary Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs provided a briefing to the Committee on the assurances given by the Government, specifically addressing their current status and the steps taken towards their implementation by the relevant Divisions. The Committee was informed that reports of 23 assurances have been submitted between 2019 and 2024. The Secretary further explained that when there was a delay in the submission of a report, the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs coordinates with the concerned Ministry for submission of the report. If still the report was not provided, a reminder was sent to the concerned Division, and if necessary, further reassurances are sought.

The Chairman of the Committee emphasized the importance of thoroughly reviewing the submitted reports to ensure compliance. He underscored the necessity of detailed scrutiny to confirm whether the required actions have been taken. Senator Zamir Hussain Ghumro asked the relevant departments to provide details on the Hyderabad and Sukkur Motorway, while Senator Dost Muhammad Khan stressed the need for information regarding the slowing of internet services, which has become a significant issue nationwide. Additionally, the Committee discussed the missing file for House in Sector I-10/4, Islamabad. The affected individual stated that it has been three and a half years since the file was reported missing. The officials from the concerned department assured the Committee that the issue of the missing file would be solved by September 6, 2024.

The Chairman of the Committee directed to expedite the matter of the file in question and urged the initiation of legal proceedings against those responsible for its disappearance. Chairman Committee Senator Abdul Shakoor Khan also directed that the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs keep the Committee on board about matters related to Government assurances. He suggested again conducting a detailed scrutiny of each report that has been submitted. The meeting was attended by Senator Gurdeep Singh, Senator Zamir Hussain Ghumro, Senator Dost Muhammad Khan, Senator Kamil Ali Agha, Senator Haji Hidayatullah Khan, Senator Al-Haj Muhammad Umer Gorgaij, the Secretary of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, and the senior officials from the concerned Divisions and Departments.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan