A sub-committee of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) was informed on Tuesday that 137 buildings, including parts of Parliament House and One Constitution Avenue, fall within the boundaries of the Margalla Hills National Park, while rules for the park's management and demarcation are yet to be framed. The disclosure was made during a meeting of the PAC sub-committee, chaired by its Convener Moeen Aamer Pirzada, which reviewed audit objections relating to the Ministry of Climate Change.

The committee questioned officials over the delay in framing rules under the 2024 law governing the national park. The convener asked why the rules had not been framed despite the enactment of the law, stressing that effective regulations were required to prevent encroachments in the protected area. He gave authorities two months to finalize and frame the rules.

Officials of the Ministry of Climate Change told the committee that areas of F-6 and F-7 also fall within the national park and that a considerable number of buildings are located there. They confirmed that One Constitution Avenue and part of Parliament House were situated within the park's boundaries. The committee also discussed recent heavy rainfall, flooding in Rawalpindi, and the longstanding issue of Nullah Lai.

Highlighting the impact of climate change, the committee examined institutional preparedness and coordination mechanisms among relevant departments. Members emphasized the urgent need for proper planning, regular inspections of infrastructure, and effective coordination to tackle environmental challenges and mitigate urban flooding risks across the country.