Sub-committee Reviews Journalists’ Plot, Flat Allocation Under FGEHA Scheme
ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 6th Oct, 2026) A sub-committee of the Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday reviewed the implementation of recommendations regarding the distribution of plots and flats reserved for journalists and media workers under the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) scheme.
Meeting Details:
The meeting, convened by Senator Syed Waqar Mehdi at the ptv Headquarters, also reviewed existing quotas allocated to journalists and media workers under the scheme. Senators Syed Waqar Mehdi and Jan Muhammad, along with officials of the relevant authorities, attended the meeting.
Key Points:
- The general secretary of the Press Club Islamabad briefed the sub-committee that progress on the matter remained on schedule. He stated that the first phase had been completed and implementation had entered its second phase.
- Several journalists who had applied under the programme voiced their grievances before the sub-committee, which assured them prompt resolution.
- The convener directed all relevant stakeholders to be taken into consideration and called for a transparent mechanism. He suggested placing lists of applicants fulfilling criteria on press club websites and other relevant forums.
- Recognizing the challenges faced by journalists in their work, the convener instructed ministry officials to submit all relevant rules and regulations to the committee.
- The sub-committee aims to submit recommendations by end of the month with a follow-up meeting to follow.