ISLAMABAD – A meeting of the Federal Cabinet was held in Islamabad today(Wednesday) with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in the chair.

The meeting discussed Report of the Committee constituted on naming newIslamabad Airport. It was decided to name it as “Islamabad InternationalAirport”.

The Cabinet approved applicability of Islamabad Rent Restriction Ordinance,2001 to Zone V of Islamabad and directed Interior Ministry to review thelaw.

Rejecting a proposal for increase in the prices of CNICs of specifiedcategories, the Cabinet directed Ministry of Interior and Chairman NADRA toreview the proposal for the purpose of rationalization of cost of CNICs.

The Cabinet directed Ministry of Religious Affairs to expedite framing ofrelevant rules in the light of directions of the Supreme Court regardingthe appointment of Chairman Evacuee Trust Property Board.

The meeting was briefed about the progress into arrangement for Hajj 2018.The Cabinet allowed the Ministry to carry out balloting for 50% of thetotal quota of Hajjis for 2018 immediately.

The Cabinet also approved execution of various development schemes preparedby the Cabinet Committee.