The Senate Standing Committee on National Heritage and Culture has established a subcommittee to examine administrative and development-related challenges at the Mausoleum of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and its surrounding areas, with the aim of proposing viable solutions. According to an official notification released on May 18, 2026, the decision was reached during a meeting of the standing committee, conducted in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
Subcommittee Composition and Mandate
The newly formed subcommittee will be chaired by Senator Waqar Mehdi, with Senator Sarmad Ali and Senator Bushra Anjum Butt serving as members. The committee is tasked with scrutinizing a range of administrative and developmental matters pertaining to Mazar-e-Quaid and its vicinity in Karachi, and formulating actionable recommendations to resolve these issues.
Timeline and Reporting Requirements
As per the notification, the subcommittee must submit its report to the standing committee within 60 days from the date of its first meeting. The Senate Secretariat has urged all relevant institutions and authorities to provide full cooperation to facilitate the timely completion of this assignment.
In a related development, Senator Mehdi has expressed concern over prolonged power outages in Karachi, highlighting the need for improved infrastructure and service delivery in the city.
