The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control on Thursday recommended that a fresh impartial inquiry be conducted into Hina Javed's murder case, the family's concerns be duly examined and findings be dealt with in accordance with the law, without prejudice to the jurisdiction of the competent court.
Raja Khurram Shahzad Nawaz chaired the committee meeting. Rawalpindi police and the Additional Inspector General of Police, Crime Control Department, Punjab, briefed the committee on the case.
According to the police authorities, a special investigation team had been constituted, forensic and digital evidence was examined, and an independent monitoring committee was formed to review the investigation. They also presented their findings regarding the alleged involvement of a domestic employee and other forensic and circumstantial evidence, while clarifying that the final determination of guilt or innocence rested with the court.
The sister of the deceased, however, expressed serious reservations about the investigation, questioned the handling and disclosure of forensic evidence, and requested an independent inquiry and the constitution of a judicial commission. The members emphasised the need for an impartial and transparent investigation.
Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi apprised the meeting that a fresh inquiry would be conducted to investigate the matter. The matter was deferred to the next meeting for further consideration and recommendations.
The Director General of Immigration and Passports, Islamabad, briefed the committee on the issuance of official/gratis passports to serving and former members of parliament, including the applicable validity periods. The representative of the Ministry of Interior explained that the rules governing official passports were also being reviewed to improve the international standing of Pakistan's green passport and facilitate visa-exemption arrangements.
The members questioned the proposed restrictions on passport validity and renewal and emphasised the need for a uniform policy consistent with statutory entitlements. Naqvi explained that the issue required a collective decision by the House in view of visa-exemption negotiations, international commitments, and the planned transition to e-passports.
The members supported efforts to improve the international standing of the Pakistani passport. The committee also considered the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and deferred its consideration for further review.
The committee proceedings highlighted the importance of transparency in high-profile criminal cases and administrative accountability across public departments. Further updates on the investigation are expected following the submission of the newly ordered inquiry report in the upcoming parliamentary session.