ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat on Monday recommended the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) of the Cabinet Division amounting to Rs164.578 billion for the financial year 2026-27.

The committee also asked the ministries of finance and planning and development to provide the required funds to the Cabinet Division to avoid cost revisions of projects resulting in wastage of public funds.

The committee met under the chairmanship of MNA Malik Ibrar Ahmad at Islamabad Club, says a press release issued by National Assembly secretariat.

The committee was apprised that the proposed PSDP allocation of Rs82 billion pertains to the Sustainable Development Goals Achievement Plan, infrastructure development of Islamabad Technopolis, rehabilitation of the National Archives of Pakistan and enhancement of combat efficiency and security measures of 6-Aviation Squadron in the approved category, whereas Rs82.57 billion pertains to rehabilitation and upgradation of the National Archives of Pakistan building and the National Programme for Digitalisation and Restoration of Archival Material in the unapproved category.

The committee unanimously approved the proposed PSDP and directed the concerned departments to get the projects cleared from relevant forums and submit them to the Planning Division for further action.

Earlier, the Islamabad Club administration briefed the committee about the administrative affairs and functioning of the club. The committee was apprised that the club was providing facilities to its members in different categories who are residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

The committee was informed that due to limited slots, the club reserves the right to grant or refuse applications without assigning any reason. The secretary Islamabad Club also apprised the committee about the financial management of the club, compliance with local laws, taxation and facility management.

The committee appreciated the management of the club for providing services that have a significant impact on members, their families and the community in general. The committee also asked the club management to work on bringing other clubs into its affiliate circle.

The committee also recommended payment of minimum wages to employees serving the club through outsourced services. While taking up compliance with its previous recommendations, the committee directed the Establishment Division to expedite the formulation of Civil Servant (Disclosure and Prohibition of Dual and Foreign Nationality) Rules.

The committee also directed the Benevolent and Group Insurance Funds to expedite collection of data for provision to the actuarial firm so that the actuarial study is completed at an early date.

The meeting was attended by MNAs Tahira Aurangzeb, Nuzhat Sadiq, Farah Naz Akbar, Nelson Azeem, Syed Rafiullah, Rana Ansar, Shahida Begum, Secretary Cabinet Division and senior officers of the departments concerned.

Published in Dawn, February 17th, 2026