ISLAMABAD: Minister for Housing and Works Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada told the National Assembly on Wednesday that strict action is under way against illegal occupants of government housing units in Karachi, including the recovery of outstanding rent.
Responding during Question Hour, the minister said the ministry has registered FIRs against such occupants and sought assistance from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Intelligence Bureau (IB), provincial governments, and law enforcement agencies. “In Sindh, we are working with the provincial police and Rangers to clear encroachments, while pension benefits are being withheld until recoveries are completed,” he said.
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He added that in some cases, High Court directives have been implemented to speed up evictions and ensure accountability. The minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transparency, adherence to rules, and full cooperation with provincial administrations to safeguard public assets and address complaints related to official housing.
