Islamabad, November 12, 2026: The National Assembly Standing Committee on the Cabinet Secretariat has taken serious notice of delays in decisions on recommendations arising from the actuarial study of the Federal Employees Benevolent and Group Insurance Fund (FEB&GIF), directing the concerned authorities to expedite the process to ensure timely relief for federal government employees.
The committee also directed that the proposed contribution to the fund on behalf of employees in Basic Pay Scales (BPS) 1 to 15 be taken up with the Finance Division for an early decision, observing that the matter had already faced considerable delays.
The committee emphasized that employees should receive their due benefits without further delay. It also observed that retiring employees should be entitled to the fund’s benefits upon retirement rather than having such benefits extended only after their death.
Furthermore, the committee directed that the proposal to include professional degrees in the fee reimbursement scheme of the FEB&GIF be placed before the fund’s Board for an early decision.
The Additional Secretary of the Establishment Division and Deputy Managing Director of the fund assured the committee that all these matters would be vigorously pursued with the relevant forums to secure timely decisions and provide relief to federal government employees.
The meeting, chaired by Malik Ibrar Ahmad, MNA, was held at the Islamabad Club on Thursday.
The committee was also briefed on the implementation status of recommendations concerning the Islamabad Club made during its previous meeting. These included revising the admission policy to facilitate membership for other family members of existing members, providing medical facilities and honorarium to all club employees without discrimination, and ensuring payment of at least the minimum wages prescribed by the government.
The committee directed that the relevant proposals be placed before the Islamabad Club Board for early consideration and decisions.
Briefing the committee on the club’s activities and future plans, its secretary said that community development and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives were being actively pursued.
He highlighted the state-of-the-art infrastructure developed for members interested in equestrian and polo activities, adding that the club currently maintained reciprocal arrangements with eight national and 13 international clubs.
The secretary also apprised the committee of ongoing development activities and future expansion plans, noting that budgetary provisions had been made in the development budget for the financial year 2026-27.
The club administration also highlighted its educational, social welfare, sports and environmental initiatives. These included educational visits by students, structured horse-riding training programmes for children and persons with special abilities, and welfare initiatives for club employees.
The committee was also informed about movie screenings arranged for orphan children, the promotion of sports activities and various sustainability and environmental protection measures.
Other initiatives included the establishment of an electric vehicle (EV) charging facility and ongoing infrastructure development aimed at improving facilities and convenience for club members.
Appreciating these initiatives, the committee emphasized the importance of continuing community-oriented activities, particularly those promoting education, inclusion, social welfare and environmental sustainability.
The committee also took note of complaints from members regarding the non-provision of facilities by clubs within the Islamabad Club’s affiliate circle. It directed the administration to examine the matter and take appropriate measures to address the concerns, ensuring equitable facilitation and improved services for all affiliated members.
The meeting was attended by MNAs Tahira Aurangzeb, Nuzhat Sadiq, Farah Naz Akbar, Nelson Azeem, Irfan Ali Leghari, Syed Rafiullah, Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani and Shahida Begum, along with the Special Secretary of the Cabinet Division, Additional Secretary of the Establishment Division and other officials of the concerned departments.
