ISLAMABAD: Deputy Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah, stressed on Thursday to ensure austerity and quality during the maintenance of Parliament Lodges and MNAs’ hostels.

He also said that every possible measure should be ensured to utilise the public money, keeping in view the long-term utility and durability. According to a press release, the Deputy Speaker expressed his dismay over the negligence of cleanliness and poor quality maintenance in Parliament Lodges and hostels for MNAs. He expressed these views during his meeting with senior officers of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) in Parliament House Islamabad today.

While taking notice of the issues of allotments to MNAs,Deputy Speaker National Assembly Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah directed the preparation of a uniform and smooth policy for smooth allotments and maintenance of Parliament Lodges.

He also said that ensuring the same parameters in maintaining Parliament lodges would save public money. He directed CDA to follow quality standards in terms of durability and the best use of public money. The meeting was attended by senior officers of the Capital Development Authority and the National Assembly Secretariat.

Published in Dawn, March 29th, 2024