ISLAMABAD: Deputy Chairman Senate Syedal Khan Nasir on Monday took strong notice of security lapses and poor facilities at Parliament Lodges, summoning CDA and security officials and ordering a comprehensive report within three days.
Chairing an emergency meeting at Parliament House, Mr Nasir expressed severe displeasure over unauthorised entry of unrelated persons and termed the security flaws a “serious threat”. He directed authorities to submit details of all complaints received at the lodges and action taken on them.
The deputy chairman raised questions over delays in renovation and repair work, and expressed strong anger at the poor condition of lifts. Citing his own experience of getting stuck in a lift, he called such incidents an “administrative failure”. Lack of progress despite repeated complaints by senators was termed negligence.
Mr Nasir also sought complete allotment record of Parliament Lodges with instructions for transparency. He demanded details, cost, and reasons for delay in the project for 104 new blocks, expressing regret over the hold-up and directing immediate progress.
Describing the cleanliness situation as “deplorable”, he noted an alarming number of rats in the lodges. Taking notice of a social media video, he ordered an inquiry into the entry of an unrelated woman. “No compromise is acceptable on the security of residents,” Mr Nasir said, ordering all repair work to be completed immediately and complaints redressed.
Senators at the meeting reiterated complaints and expressed reservations over the administration’s inattention. Relevant authorities have been directed to ensure immediate and effective solutions. Parliament Lodges house members of the National Assembly and Senate in the capital. Security and maintenance issues there have been a recurring complaint.
Published in Dawn, May 5th, 2026
