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(46th Session)

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

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“QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWERS AND THEIR REPLIES”

to be asked at a sitting of the National Assembly to be held on

Friday, the 15th September, 2017

198. *Mr. Sher Akbar Khan: (Deferred during 41st Session)

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the National Electric Power RegulatoryAuthority has dismissed the claim of additional payments byconsumers to K-Electric; if so, the details thereof; and

(b) the action taken against the responsibles for making a false claimthereof?

Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division: (a) & (b) The issue aboutover recovery of Rs. 62 billion was raised by Secretary, M/oW&P vide its U.O.No.PF-5(3)/2016 dated January 26, 2017 wherein it has been highlighted thatconsumers of K-Electric were overburdened due to non-adjustment of improvedT&D losses and thermal efficiency in the base tariff of K-Electric (Annex-I). Thismatter was responded by NEPRA vide its letter No. NEPRA/Sat-I/TRE133/KESC-2009/1862-1865 dated February 04, 2017 (Annex-II). In the said letter,NEPRA informed M/oW&P that there has been no overcharging from theconsumers of K-Electric, owing to the fact that a uniform tariff is applicablethroughout Pakistan including K-Electric Consumers. Further, it was communicatedthat the tariff awarded to KE in 2002 was a performance based Multi-Year Tariff(“MYT”) which was extended up to the year 2016 due to signing of AmendedImplementation Agreement by M/oW&P with KE in 2009. Unlike other powerutilities being given tariff under cost plus regime, a predetermined return on itsexisting and future investments were not included in the tariff of KE. The onlyavenue for KE to earn profits was through bringing in efficiency by making investmentsfrom its own resources in its generation, transmission and distribution system.

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To cap any excessive profits and to extend relief to the consumers, a Claw BackMechanism was made part of the MYT determination through which KE is requiredto share its yearly profit above 12% with its consumers on the allowed RegulatoryAsset Base (RAB). Therefore, the conclusions drawn that consumers of Karachiwere overcharged by Rs. 62 billion due to tariff adjustment mechanism is notcorrect and based on lack of understanding of performance based MYT.

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)

31. *Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan: (Deferred during 42nd Session)

Will the Minister In-charge of the Establishment Division be pleasedto state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the posts of Assistant in BPS-16 andSuperintendent in BPS-17 are not being upgraded in the FederalGovernment departments according to the decision of theFederal Service Tribunal given in the appeal No.175(R)CS/2012dated 5th January, 2015;

(b) if so, the time by which such posts will be upgraded accordingly?

Minister In-charge of the Establishment Division: (a) FST in itsjudgment dated 05-01-2015 has not made any orders for up-gradation of theposts of Assistant in BS-16 and Superintendent in BS-17 respectively (Annex-I).

(b) Federal Government had allowed grant of BS-16 dated 10-8-2016and BS-17 -dated 10-9-2014 to the incumbents of the posts of AssistantSuperintendent respectively (Annex-II &III).


88. *Ms. Musarat Rafique Mahesar: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunicationbe pleased to state:

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(a) the total number of projects related to Information Technology(IT) initiated by the Government since June, 2013 alongwiththe province-wise details thereof; and

(b) whether it is a fact that no IT project has been initiated by theGovernment in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan sofar?

Minister In-charge of the Ministry of Information Technology: (a)Ministry of Information Technology has initiated following IT programs since 2013:

(i) Broadband for Sustainable Development (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa &Balochistan)

(ii) Optic Fibre Cable Program (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)

(iii) Establishment of National Incubation Centers (All four provincesand Islamabad)

(iv) Telecenters (All four provinces)

(v) ICT for Girls Program (All four provinces and Islamabad)

(vi) Prime Minister’s ICT Internship Program (All four provinces)

(vii) Technology Park Development, Islamabad

(viii) Enhancing IT Exports through Industry Support Programs (on allPakistan basis)

(ix) Strengthening of ICT Infrastructure and Automation of PresidentSecretariat (Awan-e-Sadar)

(b) No, it is incorrect. Please see the response vide sub-para (a) above.

89. *Syed Waseem Hussain: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased tostate:

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(a) the total number of aeroplanes of the Pakistan InternationalAirlines (PIA) being operated for domestic flights at present;and

(b) whether it is a fact that some aeroplanes of PIA have beenacquired on lease; if so, the lease duration and procedure thereof?

Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division: (a) Presently PIA has 37Aircrafts in its fleet. These include 12 Boeing 777s, 15 A320s, and 10 ATRs.Though all the aeroplanes are used both on Domestic and International sectors aswell but on domestic sector mostly A320s and ATRs are used.

(b) At present 24 aircrafts are on lease which are as following:——————————————————————————————

Aircraft No. of Lease DurationType Aircrafts

——————————————————————————————B-777 04 Dry Lease 06 Years

A-320s 11 Dry Lease 06 Years

ATR-72 5 Dry Lease 08 Years

A320s 4 Wet Lease 03 Months——————————————————————————————PROCEDURE

All the aircrafts acquired on lease have been according to PPRA Rules.Tenders were floated followed by technical and financial evaluation and ultimatelyawarded to lowest bidder.

90. *Mr. Imran Zafar Leghari: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state:

(a) the laws in respect of safety and freedom of wild life;

(b) whether said laws are being implemented in the country; if not,the reasons thereof; and

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(c) the steps being taken by the Government to implement the saidlaws?

Minister for Climate Change (Mushahid Ullah Khan): (a) List of thelaws is given in Annex-I.

(b) All laws are being implemented.

(c) The steps being taken by the Government to implement the saidlaws are as under:

a. All CITES import and export permits are issued by the CITESManagement Authority chaired by the Minister for Climate Change.

b. The provincial governments, AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan areimplementing the laws strictly in accordance with the provisions oftheir respective laws.

Annexure

PROVINCIAL/TERRITORIAL WILDLIFE LAWS OF PAKISTAN

The Pakistan Trade Control of Wild Fauna and Flora Act, 2012.

The Islamabad Wildlife (Protection, Preservation, Conservation andManagement) (Amendment) Act, 2008

The Sindh Wildlife Protection Ordinance, 1972

The Balochistan Wildlife (Protection, Preservation, Conservation andManagement) Act, 2014.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife and Biodiversity (Protection,Preservation, Conservation and Management) Act, 2014.

The Gilgit-Baltistan Wildlife Preservation Act, 1975

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Wildlife (Protection, Preservation,Conservation and Management) Ordinance, 2011.

The Punjab Wildlife (Protection, Preservation, Conservation andManagement) (Amendment) Act, 2007

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91. *Mr. Sher Akbar Khan: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration andDevelopment Division be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the two-way road at every station of theMetro Bus Service Islamabad is in a dilapidated condition atpresent; if so, the reasons thereof; and

(b) the time by which the said road will be repaired?

Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and DevelopmentDivision: (a) Some two-way roads near Metro Bus Stations were got damagedduring construction of Metro Bus Project by RDA, list of road attached at “Annex-A”.

(b) Responsibility for rehabilitation of damaged infrastructure rest withthe Administration of Metro Bus Project, therefore, list of roads mentioned abovewas forwarded to Project Director for its rectification but response in this regardis still awaited. However keeping in view the inconvenience of the public, essentialrepair/maintenance is being carried out on regular basis.

Annex-A

CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYMarket & Roads Maintenance North

LIST OF ROADS

1. Service Road along Southern side of Jinnah Avenue near PIMSstation.

2. Service Road (North & South) near 7th Avenue Metro Bus Station.

3. Stock Exchange Metro Bus Station.

4. Parade Ground (South & North side), Metro Bus Station.

5. Service Road North near Shaheed-e-Millat (Northern side), MetroBus Station.

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92. *Sheikh Salahuddin: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National History andLiterary Heritage be pleased to state:

(a) the year-wise increased made in salaries of employees of thePakistan Television Corporation (PTV) since 01-01-2012; and

(b) the comparison of salaries of PTV employees with otherGovernment servants at present; and

(c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to increase the salaries of employees of PTV duringthe current financial year; if not, the reasons thereof?

Minister In-charge of the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting,National History and Literary Heritage: (a) Year-wise increases made in salariesof PTVC employees since 01.01.2012 are as under:———————————————————————————————

Years Increases %——————————————————————————————

01-07-2012 22.5%01-07-2013 10%01-07-2015 15%

——————————————————————————————(b) The comparison of salaries of PTV employees with Govt. servants

at present is as under:—

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(c) The salaries and perks of PTV employees in Pay Group-1 to 6(Union members) are increased by the Management with the approval of theBoard of Directors of PTVC, as a result of a Memorandum of Settlement executedwith the CBA (Union) on their Charter of Demands, in terms of Govt. of Pakistan,Finance Division (Regulation Wing) letter No.Fin.Div.u.o.No.4(21)R-4/97 dated12-10-2000. The salaries of officers in Pay Group-7 to 9 and the working Directorsare revised with the approval of the Board of Directors of PTVC.

The Charter of demands submitted by CBA (Union) of PTVC for revision/increase in the salaries of PTV employees w.e.f. 01-07-2017, is under considerationof PTV Management.

93. *Shaikh Rohale Asghar: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National History andLiterary Heritage be pleased to state the year-wise profit earned bythe Radio Pakistan during the last four financial years?

Minister In-charge of the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting,National History and Literary Heritage: PBC is not a commercial or profitearring Corporation. It depends upon the Grant in Aid received from theGovernment. Year-wise total income and expenditure of Radio Pakistan duringthe last four financial years is as under:—

Rs. (In Million )——————————————————————————————

Financial Total Total Difference Deficit/Year Income Expenditure surplus

——————————————————————————————2013-14 3859.528 3545.080 314.448 Surplus

2014-15 3684.250 4095.279 411.029 Deficit

2015-16 3946.535 4504.762 558.227 Deficit

2016-17 4315.000 5896.710 1581.710 Deficit——————————————————————————————

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94. *Sahibzada Muhammad Yaqub: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training bepleased to state:

(a) the year-wise funds provided by the Government to the HigherEducation Commission during the last five years; and

(b) the year-wise utilization of said funds during the said period?

Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training(Mr. Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman): (a) The Year-wise funds provided bythe Government to the Higher Education Commission during last five years is asunder:—

Rs. in billion——————————————————————————————

Year Total——————————————————————————————

2012-2013 47.792

2013-2014 60.732

2014-2015 71.685

2015-2016 86.793

2016-2017 73.151——————————————————————————————

Total 340.153——————————————————————————————Detailed bifurcation is at Annex-I.

(b) The Year-wise utilization of said funds during the said period is asunder:—

Rs. in billion——————————————————————————————

Year Total——————————————————————————————

2012-2013 47.792——————————————————————————————

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——————————————————————————————Year Total

——————————————————————————————2013-2014 60.7322014-2015 67.1452015-2016 86.0432016-2017 73.15

——————————————————————————————Total 334.862

——————————————————————————————Detailed bifurcation is at Annex-I.

95. * Engineer Usman Khan Tarakai: (Transferred from 45th Session)


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(a) whether it is a fact that the senior officers of marketingdepartment of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)were arrested on corruption charges during the last five yearstill date; if so, the details of corruption cases thereof;

(b) the total embezzled amount involved in said cases;

(c) the actions taken by the PIA against said officers; and

(d) whether it is also a fact that said officers are working againstthe same posts at present?

Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division: (a) PIACL has informedthat one of the Senior Officer of Marketing Department namely Mr. Ali TahirQasim, P-45568, was arrested by FIA for interrogation against the PIAProcurement & Logistic Department case i.e. M/s Advance Composite Structure.At that time, he was posted as Country Manager PIA – Dubai (UAE).

(b) It is pertinent to mention here that he was not involved in any financialembezzled amount in above referred case.

(c) An inquiry was conducted on the instruction of Chairman PIAC inwhich officer from Marketing Department was cleared.

(d) Presently, Mr. Ali Tahir Qasim is working in the capacity of GeneralManager in Marketing Department.

96. *Ms. Belum Hasnain: (Transferred from 45th Session)


(a) the location-wise names of the educational institutionsestablished by the Government of Pakistan abroad; and

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to establish more such institutions abroad; if so,the proposed locations thereof?

Reply not received.

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97. *Mrs. Shahida Rehmani: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state thesteps taken by the Government since June, 2013 under theSustainable Development Goals related to each objective for climatechange?

Minister for Climate Change (Mushahid ullah Khan): Following stepshave been taken by Government of Pakistan since June, 2013 under the SustainableDevelopment Goals related to each objective for climate change:—

(1) Government has ratified the Paris Agreement on climate change inNovember, 2016.

(2) On the basis of a study carried out by an expert group IntendedNationally Determined Contribution (INDC) was forwarded to theUnited Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC) Secretariat before 22nd Conference of Parties(COP-22) commenced.

(3) In February 2016, Pakistan has become perhaps the first country inthe world whose National Assembly passed a unanimous Resolutionadopting the 2030 Agenda as its own national development agenda.The Sustainable Development Goals can therefore be termed asPakistan Development Goals

(4) Pakistan Climate Change Bill has been passed unanimously by bothHouses of Parliament. This law provides for the constitution of apolicy making Pakistan Climate Change Council at the apex, chairedby the Prime Minister, and the establishment of Pakistan ClimateChange Authority to prepare and supervise implementation ofadaptation and mitigation projects in various sectors. Both the Counciland Authority will also coordinate, monitor and superviseimplementation of the National Climate Change Policy and theSustainable Development Goals.

(5) Framework for Implementation of Climate Change Policy has beendeveloped.

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(6) Consultative Group on Climate Change has been established

(7) The National Forest Policy has been approved by the Council ofCommon Interests.

(8) The Green Pakistan Program has been launched under directions ofPrime Minister with the objective of building resilience andmainstreaming adaptation and mitigation considerations throughecologically targeted initiatives including measures for revival offorestry resources and conservation of biodiversity.

(9) In accordance with our international commitments under theconvention of Biological Diversity Aichi Targets, the Ministry ofClimate Change has assisted and facilitated the Government ofBalochistan for declaration of Astola island off Pasni along theBalochistan coast as Pakistan’s first Marine Protected Area.

(10) Reform measures have been initiated for strengthening and revitalizingthe Global Climate Impact Studies Centre, which is the researcharm of the Ministry of Climate Change, with a view to make it one ofthe leading research organizations in the region

98. *Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi: (Transferred from 45th Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that pension of retired employees of thePakistan Television Corporation has not been increased at parwith other Government employees since the tenure of previousGovernment; if so, the reasons thereof; and

(b) the steps being taken by the Ministry to increase the pension ofthe said retired employees at the earliest?

Minister In-charge of the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting,National History and Literary Heritage: (a)The pension of the retiredemployees of Pakistan Television Corporation has been increased as per policy ofPTVC regarding revision in the rates of pension of PTV Pensioners.

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(b) Increase in the pension of the retired employees of PTVC shall beconsidered along with revision in the pay and perks of serving employees of PTVC.

99. *Syed Waseem Hussain: (Transferred from 45th Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that the National Testing Service conductstests/examinations in accordance with the relevant posts; and

(b) the authority who grants approval thereof?

Minister In-charge of the Establishment Division: (a) According tothe policy guidelines (Annex-1) the initial screening of the applicants would beconducted by the centralized screening test to be carried out by a testing agencywhich would be hired by the administrative Ministry/ Division keeping in view ofthe followings:—

i. The testing agency should be a registered testing agency, if inthe private sector.

ii. It should have experience in the relevant field.

iii. It should have established infrastructure for the purpose.

iv. It should have not been blacklisted by any government office.

However, the testing agencies are selected by the Ministries/Divisionthrough a competitive bidding and in line with the PPRA rules and regulations.

(b) The TORs of the screening tests are approved by the concernedMinistry/ Division.

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)

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100. *Ms. Shakila Luqman: (Transferred from 45th Session)


(a) the present status of right sizing of the Pakistan InternationalAirlines Corporation (PIAC);

(b) the present status of re-structuring of the PIAC; and

(c) the time by which the right sizing and restructuring of the PIACwill be completed?

Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division: (a) HR Rationalization is

a routine matter in every Organization. However, No Retrenchment or downsizingof employees in PIA has been carried out.

(b) The present Government is very keen to enhance the performanceof national airline and considering various measures for restructuring. An exercisefor restructuring of PIA is currently underway. However, the details will be furnishedupon its completion and approval by the Board of Directors.

(c) As stated above that the restructuring process is under considerationof the Board of Directors, the details will be furnished upon its completion andapproval by the Board of Directors.

101. *Ms. Shamas Un Nisa: (Transferred from 45th Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan is on seventh position amongthe world’s top ten countries vulnerable to climate change andglobal warming; and

(b) the milestones achieved by the Government since June, 2013 todeal with the effects of the climate change in the country?

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Minister for Climate Change (Mushahid Ullah Khan): (a)Yes, this isa fact. On November 08, 2016, at COP22 in Marrakech, Morocco, Germanwatchlaunched its latest Global Climate Risk index 2017, listing countries most affectedfrom the impacts of extreme weather events occurred in 1996-2015 . Accordingto this Pakistan is placed at 7th position among world’s top ten countries vulnerableto climate change and global warming. Pakistan is losing US $ 3.8 billion and 0.6per cent of the GDP.

(b) The following milestones have been achieved by the Governmentsince June, 2013:—

(1) The Government has ratified the Paris Agreement on climate changein November, 2016.

(2) On the basis of a study carried out by an expert group IntendedNationally Determined Contribution (INDC) was forwarded to theUnited Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’(UNFCCC) Secretariat before 22nd Conference of Parties(COP-22) commenced.

(3) In February 2016, Pakistan has become perhaps the first country inthe world whose National Assembly passed a unanimous Resolutionadopting the 2030 Agenda as its own national development agenda.The Sustainable Development Goals can therefore be termed asPakistan Development Goals

(4) Pakistan Climate Change Bill has been passed unanimously by bothHouses of Parliament. This law provides for the constitution of apolicy making Pakistan Climate Change Council at the apex, chairedby the Prime Minister, and the establishment of Pakistan ClimateChange Authority to prepare and supervise implementation ofadaptation and mitigation projects in various sectors. Both the Counciland Authority will also coordinate, monitor and superviseimplementation of the National Climate Change Policy and theSustainable Development Goals.

(5) Framework For Implementation of Climate Change Policy has beendeveloped.

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(8) In accordance with our international commitments under theconvention of Biological Diversity Aichi Targets, the Ministry ofClimate Change has assisted and facilitated the Government ofBalochistan for declaration of Astola island off Pasni along theBalochistan coast as Pakistan’s first Marine Protected Area.

(9) Reform measures have been initiated for strengthening and revitalizingthe Global Climate Impact Studies Centre, which is the researcharm of the Ministry of Climate Change, with a view to make it one ofthe leading research organizations in the region. These reformmeasures and capacity building program are being led by the newExecutive Director, Dr. Tariq Banuri.

102. *Malik Muhammad Amir Dogar: (Transferred from 45th Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that Multan International Airport isoperational for last two years and 116 international and morethan 100 domestic flights are being operated weekly therefrom;

(b) whether it is also a fact that the said Airport has becomeinsufficient within two years;

(c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to expand the said Airport; and

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(d) whether it is further a fact that sub-standard material was usedin the construction of the said Airport due to which the saidAirport has become deteriorated within two years; if so, whetherthere is any proposal under consideration of the Government toconduct an inquiry therefor?

Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division: (a) It is apprised thatMultan International Airport (MIAP) has become operational w.e.f. 12th March,2015 and presently at an average 74 international and 24 domestic flights arebeing operating to / from MIAP on weekly basis.

(b) Multan International Airport has been designed to cater for handlingone million passengers per annum. The flight operations at MIAP has been increasedmanifold due to implementation of “Open Sky Policy” by the Government, and ispresently sufficient to handle the passengers within its design limit.

(c) Initially, provision of 2 x Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBBs) wereplanned for new Terminal Building MIAP. However, keeping in view expectedincrease in the flights operations due to open sky policy, provision of two additionalPBBs along with allied facilities was incorporated in 2014 in continuation to theproject scope and the same has been completed and put in operation. Provisionof these additional PBBs have helped in facilitating the airlines with improved andbetter passenger handling. Further to this no major expansion plan / proposal isunder the consideration as yet.

It is pertinent to mention that MIAP is a joint user airfield and located inthe cantonment area, the construction of new MIAP Terminal Building was plannedunder brown filed project which involved dismantling of old infrastructures andconstruction of new Terminal Building on the land available with CAA and limitedspace / land acquired from Army. In case of any further expansion if desired infuture it is likely to involve further acquisition of land from cantonment authorities.

(d) It is apprised that state of the art and foreign imported major items ofequipment / material of international quality standards have been used in theconstruction of new Terminal Building of MIAP. Apart from routine maintenanceactivities, no major break down has been occurred and the systems installed areworking efficiently and airport as a whole is maintaining its outlook.

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103. *Dr. Shizra Mansab Ali Khan Kharral:(Transferred from 45th Session)


(a) the funds disbursed by the Pakistan Bait-ul-Mall (PBM) amongstneedy persons during the year 2016 and 2017 alongwiththe province-wise details thereof;

(b) the province-wise total number of persons including minoritiesbenefitted during the said period;

(c) the total number of children accommodated in the PakistanSweet Homes under the PBM alongwith the expenditure incurredthereon; and

(d) the total amount allocated to PBM during the budget 2017-18in order to eliminate the poverty from the poor segment of thesociety?

Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division: (a) Funds disbursed byPakistan Bait ul Mall (PBM) amongst needy persons during the year 2015-16 isRs.1,950,486,283/- and 2016-17 is Rs.2,072,261,533/-. Province-wise detailis at Annex-A.

(b) Total number of persons including Minorities benefitted during theyear 2015-16 is 41024 and 2016-17 is 41146. Province-wise detail is at Annex-B.

(c) The total number of children accommodated in the 34 centers ofPakistan Sweet Homes under the PBM is 3310 and the expenditure incurredduring 2016-17 is Rs.463.789 (M).

(d) The total amount allocated to PBM during the budget 2017-18 inorder to eliminate the poverty from the poor segment of the society is Rs.6 Billion.

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Annex-A

PAKISTAN BAIT-UL-MALLIFA DISBURSEMENT REPORT FY 2015-16

——————————————————————————————Province Name Amount (Rs.)

——————————————————————————————Balochistan 41,487,920.00

ICT 259,402,447.00

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 410,931,141.00

Punjab 1,135,877,998.00

Sindh 102,786,777.00——————————————————————————————

Grand Total 1,950,486,283.00——————————————————————————————


——————————————————————————————Province Name Amount (Rs.)

——————————————————————————————Balochistan 45,958,981.00

ICT 281,738,018.00

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 447,571,807.00

Punjab 1,170,598,394.00

Sindh 126,394,333 00——————————————————————————————

Grand Total 2,072,261,533.00——————————————————————————————

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Annex-B


——————————————————————————————Province Name Nos. of Beneficiaries

——————————————————————————————Balochistan 995

ICT 5464

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 7134

Punjab 24752

Sindh 2679——————————————————————————————

Grand Total 41024——————————————————————————————


——————————————————————————————Province Name Nos. of Beneficiaries

——————————————————————————————Balochistan 1121

ICT 5874

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 8506

Punjab 23272

Sindh 2373——————————————————————————————

Grand Total 41146——————————————————————————————

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104. *Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak: (Transferred from 45th Session)


(a) the rates of meat, milk, fruits and vegetables approved by theCapital Development Authority (CDA) for the consumers ofIslamabad Capital Territory during the last three years alongwiththe year-wise details thereof;

(b) whether it is a fact that some shopkeepers are over charging inviolation of CDA’s approved rates;

(c) the mechanism being adopted by the CDA to enforce those rates;and

(d) the number of shopkeepers/persons arrested for violation of saidregulations during the said period?

Reply not received.

105. *Ms. Suraiya Jatoi: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state whether there isany proposal under consideration of the Government to establishrailway link between China and Pakistan for trade purposes; if so,the details thereof?

Minister for Railways (Khawaja Saad Rafique): Yes. There is aproposal under consideration for connecting Havelian with Khunjrab (682 Km)i.e Pak-China rail link under CPEC. The Feasibility Study regarding proposedRail Link is part of Railway PSDP 2017-18. In order to maximize the internationaltrade potential between China Pakistan and beyond, it is considered imperative toprovide access to the Arabian Sea. Accordingly the long term vision envisagesconnectivity of proposed Havelian - Khunjrab rail link with Gwadar throughML-2 and onwards from Jacobabad to Khuzdar, Besima, Panjgur, Hoshab, andTurbat under CPEC.

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106. *Mr. Junaid Akbar: (Transferred from 45th Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that the Pakistan has been crippled bythe global warming; and

(b) the programs started by the Government to control/minimizethe effects of global warming in the country since June, 2013?

Minister for Climate Change (Mushahid Ullah Khan): (a) Theaverage global temperature of the earth has been increasing due to increasingconcentrations of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses in the atmospheresince the start of the industrial era (mid-nineteenth century). During the last century,it increased by 0.6° C and is expected to increase further by 1.0° C to 4.0° C untilthe end of the current century, as per findings of the Inter-governmental Panel onClimate Change (IPCC) reported in its 5th Assessment Report (IPCC-AR5). Interms of level of vulnerability and manifestation of climate change impacts as morefrequent extreme events, Pakistan is among the top ten countries on the globe. Toan extent Pakistan is incurring 2.1 % of GDP towards climate change.

(b) Following programs have been started by the Government to control/minimize the effects of global warming in the country since June, 2013.

(1) Pakistan Climate Change Bill has been passed unanimously by bothHouses of Parliament. This law provides for the constitution of apolicy making Pakistan Climate Change Council at the apex, chairedby the Prime Minister, and the establishment of Pakistan ClimateChange Authority to prepare and supervise implementation ofadaptation and mitigation projects in various sectors. Both the Counciland Authority will also coordinate, monitor and superviseimplementation of the National Climate Change Policy and theSustainable Development Goals. You will be pleased to know thatPakistan is one of the few countries in the world to have a lawspecifically dedicated to climate change.

(2) Framework For Implementation of Climate Change Policy has beendeveloped.

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(4) In accordance with our international commitments under theconvention of Biological Diversity Aichi Targets. the Ministry ofClimate Change has assisted and facilitated the Government ofBalochistan for declaration of Astola island off Pasni along theBalochistan coast as Pakistan’s first Marine Protected Area.

(5) Reform measures have been initiated for strengthening and revitalizingthe Global Climate Impact Studies Centre, which is the researcharm of the Ministry of Climate Change, with a view to make it one ofthe leading research organizations in the region.


(7) Consultative Group on Climate Change has been established.

107. *Ms. Parveen Masood Bhatti:(Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of Pakistan Railways Saloons in the country atpresent; and

(b) the personalities for whom said saloons have been established?

Minister for Railways (Khawaja Saad Rafique): (a) Presently thereare 28 saloons available on the system.

(b) The list of persons entitled for the said saloons is attached asAnnexure-A.

Note; The Principal officers of Pakistan Railway are entitled to travel on thesesaloons/inspection coaches only when they are travelling on duty. The railwaysaloons are also available for private travel on rental basis.

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Annexxure-A

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108. *Dr. Shazia Sobia: (Transferred from 45th Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that the recent analysis of ice samples madeby the Pakistan Meteorological Department and suggested asignificant presence of local and trans-boundary black carbondeposits on glaciers;

(b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to deal with said hazard?

Minister for Climate Change (Mushahid Ullah Khan): (a) Thedeposition of black carbon (BC) particles on / glaciers can accelerate glaciermelting by absorbing higher solar radiation and producing up to 0.050.3

oC

warming (Menegoz et al., 2014). However, international collaboration is requiredfor testing the samples and ascertaining their impact.

A recent study (please see full citation below) was undertaken by Mr.Chaman Gul, a Pakistani Ph.D. student at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Gulcollected samples from 2 Pakistani glaciers and a Nepali glacier, and transportedthem to China for testing. He and his collaborators found high BC concentration inboth summer samples (about 2130±1560 nanograms per gram) and autumnsamples (2883±3439ngg

-1). They also found that 70 per cent of black carbon

originated in South Asia, and the bulk of the remainder Central and West Asia,with only a small contribution from East Asia.

More recent work on the same issue is reported to have been done by amaster’s degree student at the Institute of Space Technology (1ST) under thesupervision of Dr. Badar Ghauri, and in collaboration with a US university.However, the final results are not yet available. These will be communicated assoon as they become available.

The current results do not allow us to be more specific with regard to theorigin of the black carbon. As new results come in, they will be shared with theparliament.

(b) The deposition of black carbon results from fossil fuel burning in theentire region. While this will continue to be needed to meet the nation’s energyneeds, the government has undertaken actions to limit their impact, in particular by

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investing in cleaner fuels (i.e., solar energy, wind energy, nuclear energy, andhydropower), and the shift from furnace oil to LPG.

CITATION: Chaman Gul, Siva Praveen Puppala, Shichang Kang, BhupeshAdhikary, Yulan Zhang, Shaukat Ali, Yang Li, Xiaofei Li (2017). Concentrationsand source regions of light absorbing impurities in snow/ice in northern Pakistanand their impact on snow albedo. Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., https;//doi.org/10.5194/acp-2017-667.

109. *Ms. Suraiya Jatoi: (Transferred from 45th Session)


(a) whether it is a a fact that coal power plants being installed underthe China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will become source ofunprecedented pollution in the country; if so, the details thereof;and

(b) the preventive measure being taken by the Ministry in this regard?

Minister for Climate Change (Mushahid Ullah Khan): a) Coal isnot, considered, as an environmentally friendly fuel because of its emissions.However, technology which allows reduced emissions exists. CPEC includes powergeneration projects, which are being dealt by the Ministry of Power.

Ministry of Climate Change recommends ultra critical technology for thesepower stations, as it is the best technology for emissions control.

(b) Ministry of Climate Change, Government of Pakistan has takenfollowing steps to cope with this issue:

I. A comprehensive National Climate Change Policy had beendeveloped. It was launched for implementation during 2012, Itidentifies policy approaches and implementation pathways for bothadaptation and mitigation. The overarching objective of the Policy isto ensure that climate change is mainstreamed in the economicallyand socially vulnerable sectors of the economy and to steer Pakistantowards climate resilient development. One of the Policyrecommendations specifically states: “Obtain and introduce cleancoal technology”.

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II. Notified National Environmental Quality Standards for ambient airquality.

III. Ministry of Climate Change has developed detailed: “EnvironmentalImpact Guidelines for Coal Fired Power Plants in Pakistan”, Theguideline addresses impacts of coal power generation on environmentand ecology. It comprehensively covers issues like:

Criteria to he applied for selecting a site for a coal-fired powerplant.

Rapid environmental and social impact assessment.

Potential environmental and social impacts of a coal-fired powerplants.

110. *Sahibzada Tariq Ullah: (Transferred from 45th Session)


(a) the total number of employees working on contract andpermanent basis in the Pakistan Railways at present;

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Ministryto regularize the services of said contractual employees; and

(c) whether any allowance is being paid to said contractualemployees?

Minister for Railways (Khawaja Saad Rafique): (a) At present, there

are 70,730 numbers of employees working on permanent basis and 1,714 numberof employees working on contract basis in Pakistan Railways.

(b) There is no proposal under consideration at present to regularize theservices of said contractual employees.

(c) The contract employees are entitled for same allowances as beingpaid to regular employees.

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111. *Ms. Sajida Begum: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration andDevelopment Division be pleased to refer to the Starred QuestionNo.87 replied on 14-4-2017 and to state:

(a) since when the reconstruction of Federal Government Polyclinic,Islamabad is pending; and

(b) whether there is any intention of the Government to abandonthe said project?

Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and DevelopmentDivision: (a) The Federal Government Poly Clinic (PGMI), Islamabad (FGPC)was established as Central Government Polyclinic, in 1966 and attached with theRawalpindi General Hospital. In the beginning, it had only 8 indoor beds designedfor 10,000 populations. It was redesigned as the Federal Government ServicesHospital (FGSH), Islamabad in, April 1986 with 253 beds. The hospital bedstrength has been further enhanced over time and now it has 545 beds over itsoriginal plot size of 3.3 acres. The hospital is providing free medical facilities to theGeneral Public.

1. Realizing the needs of vertical and horizontal extension, the defunctMinistry of Health proposed extension of FGPC with strong supportof Standing Committees on Health of Senate and National Assembly.The Honourable Ambassador of Argentine remained staunch partnerin this whole effort. Consequent to the approval of CDA’s Board asummary was moved for approval of the Prime Minister of IslamicRepublic of Pakistan for allocation of 2.54 acres of land including apiece of land of Argentina Park with intervening road during March,2010.

2. The Ex-Honourable Prime Minister’s of Pakistan approval regardingallocation of additional land piece of 2.54 acres was conveyed videU.O. No. 2686/PSPM/2010 dated 11-8-2010 subject to paymentof cost of land to CDA, and submission of PC-I of the project.

3. Rs. 12.00 Million has already paid to Pak-PWD for feasibility studyfor which Pre-qualification is at final stage.

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4. Summary was sent to Cabinet by CDA through CA&DD for thefresh approval of Argentina Park, to Cabinet on 15-12-2014 andthe said summary was approved on 24-08-2015.

5. CDA was approached by the CA&DD and in second Meeting ofproject steering committee held on 03-11-2015, the CDA shareddraft demand note.

6. The process [or payment of land amounting to Rs. 44.848 millionwhich has been completed during the financial year 2015-16(2-3-2016) and proper possession of land has been handed over toFGPC management by CDA on 6-5-2016.

7. A PC-II amounting to Rs.47.896 million was presented in 9thmeeting, Project Steering, Committee which was held on21-11-2016 at 10.30 A.M in the CA&DD to review the PC-II foronward submission to DDWP for its approval.

8. In the DDWP meeting held on 20-04-2017. The revised PC-II havebeen approved with the amount of Rs. 47.896 million and the workwill commence by Pak-PWD for feasibility processes soon.

(b) Planning Commission has allocated Rs. 100 million for “Extension ofFGPC (Construction)” and Rs. 12 million for feasibility Study in the current financialyear 2017-18.

1. It is also mentioned that a case W.P.No 1003/2015 is under trial inIslamabad High Court. This hospital has submitted the comments toHonourable Court but decision is still awaited.

112. *Mrs. Shahida Rehmani: (Transferred from 45th Session)


(a) the steps being taken by the Government for the improvementof Pakistani Film Industry; and

(b) the films released during the year 2015, 2016 and 2017 alongwiththe success ratio thereof?

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Minister In-charge of the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting,National History and Literary Heritage: (a)

STEPS TAKEN BY THE GOVERNMENT

i. The former Prime Minister Mian Mohammad Nawaz Sharif hadannounced a special package on the proposals of the, M/o Information,Broadcasting and National Heritage for the revival, restoration and developmentof film and entertainment industry as well as artists and workers associated with iton 14 June 2017.

ii. The ‘Special Package’ is the biggest ever revival plan in the historyof Pakistan for the artists and workers associated with the entertainment industryand is based on the findings of the case studies carried out by the Ministry ofInformation. Broadcasting and National Heritage on the best international modelsadopted by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iran, China, UK, etc and how the film industry iscontributing to the GDP of these countries as a valuable sector in terms ofemployment generation, tax revenues, foreign exchange, provision of healthyentertainment and projecting the real and soft image abroad.

iii. Under the proposed package, the former Prime Minister, MianMohammad Nawaz Sharif had approved to accord status of industry to the filmson the recommendations of the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and NationalHeritage, in continuation of the policy announced in 1992.

iv. The Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage isat advance stage to establish National Film & Broadcasting Commission, NationalFilm City/ Institute and an Academy with a facility of a modern studio equippedwith state of the art technology. Meeting with the concerned public and privatestakeholders.

v. To uplift Film, Broadcasting Industry and fine arts, the Ministry ofInformation, Broadcasting and National Heritage has also proposed the creationof Prime Minister’s Film Finance Endowment Fund.

vi. The Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritagehas further proposed to introduce relaxation in financial laws pertaining to filmsand to accord exemption from taxes under this package, besides giving completeexemption on entertainment duty/tax on exhibition of local films.

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vii. The Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritagehas suggested amendments in the concerned governing regulation of the StateBank of Pakistan so that Films. and Broadcasting as an industry may seek finances/loans from the banks.

viii. Up to 70% Tax rebate for 10 years on Investments in venturesintroducing Pakistan’s dignified past, exemplary heritage, culture, distinguishedliterature and tourism, is also proposed to be allowed. In addition, local broadcastingand film production are proposed to avail income tax holiday for a period of 10years. The Companies registered under Companies Ordinance are also proposedto avail income tax holiday on income spent on films.

ix. Special concessions including Duty/Sale Tax holiday to the filmindustry for 10 years, has been recommended on the import of state-of-the-artequipment related to the film industry, so that the bright and beautiful face ofPakistan could be shown to the world and the Pakistani film producers had all thefacilities available at home for which they had to go abroad. Similarly, export ofPakistani films and drama serials are proposed to enjoy tax rebate for 10 years.

x. The M/o IB&NH is in consultation with the Ministry of Finance &other relevant departments to transform the special package into implementableform, for the formal approval of the government.

xi. M/o IB&NH is at an advance stage to constitute & confer NationalAwards to honor& recognize leading & emerging artists in the field of Films, TV,Radio & Music.

xii. Moreover, efforts are also being made to promote the local filmindustry by devising a comprehensive National Culture Policy.

xiii. M/o IB&NH has held a 2 days ‘Consultation Moot’ in Karachi inMay 2017 which was attended by leading producers, directors, artists, distributorsof the Jims & entertainment industry with the aim to introduce the special packageand to seek inputs on issues faced by the film industry and to chart out way forwardfor smooth implementation of the special package. M/o lB&NH has also heldexclusive meetings with Lahore and Karachi based producers, directors, artists &distributors.

xiv. The Central Board of Film Censors (CBFC) has started a onewindow swift process of registration for feature film producers to facilitate &encourage the local film industry.

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xv. The submission of bank guarantee has been reduced fromRs. 100,000/- to Rs. 25,000/- for the registration of local Feature Film Producers.

xvi. The CBFC has arranged the exhibition of four locally produced films‘BOL, ‘BIN ROYE, ‘WRONG NUMBER’ and ‘WAAR’ with sub-titling inRussian language for exhibition during the Minsek Film Festival, Belarus.

xvii. The cinema owners have been convinced to promote local film againstimported films by giving priority to exhibit local films in the cinemas. Resultantly,increasing number of Pakistani movies have been screened all over the country.

xviii. A local film producer is granted censor certificate for a long periodof 25 years which is further extendable unlike the imported film which is issuedcertification for only one year.

xix. The Federal Government under the Cabinet Division has establishedPrime Minister’s Artists Welfare Fund, through a Steering Committee reconstitutedby the Cabinet Secretariat (Cabinet Division’s) Notification No. 6/2014-Accounts-II, dated 7th September, 2015. The purpose of the Fund is to appreciatethe work of artists and support them financially in recognition to their services.

(b) a. Total 97 locally produced films were released during 2015-2016and 2017. The detail of these films are attached at Annex-A.

b. The detail of some of the released movies and the business earned inthe years 2015, 2016 and 2017 as informed by the Distributers is attached atAnnex-B.

CBFC doesn’t endorse the business fingures furnished by the distributoras the former is the regulatory body and has no lawful authority to track and verifythe box-office business of the censored films exhibited in the cinema houses.

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113. *Ms. Khalida Mansoor: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased tostate whether it is a fact that the extension project of Gwadar Airporthas been started; if so, the time by which it will be completed?

Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division: Extension work atGwadar Airport was started on 6th February, 2017 and completed on 28th July,2017 within stipulate time period.

114. *Shazia Marri: (Transferred from 45th Session)


(a) the National Assembly Constituency-wise gas schemes approvedduring the last four years alongwith the details thereof; and

(b) the details of funds allocated and released for the abovementioned schemes?

Reply not received.

115. *Ms. Aisha Syed: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Historyand Literary Heritage be pleased to state the year-wise details ofadvertisements given by the Government since 01-06-2013 to MediaHouses separately?

Minister In-charge of the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting,National History and Literary Heritage:

Print Media.

The year-wise details of Government advertisements given by thegovernments since 1-06-2013 to media houses is tabulated as under. Furtherdetails are placed at Annexure-I:—

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——————————————————————————————S. No. Years Amount

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1. 2012 to 2013 134,821,018/-

2. 2013 to 2014 1,406,238,035/-

3. 2014 to 2015 2,231,729,972/-

4. 2015 to 2016 2,853,008,986/-

5. 2016 to 2017 4,289,430,703/-

6. 2017 to 2018 458,563,533/-

——————————————————————————————Grand Total : 11,373,792,247/ -

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Electronic Media

The year-wise details of Government advertisements released throughPID Since 01-06-2013 to 31-08-2017 to media houses is tabulated as under.Further details are placed at Annexure-II:———————————————————————————————

S. No. Years Amount——————————————————————————————

1. 2012 to 2013 NIL

2. 2013 to 2014 390,143,269/

3. 2014 to 2015 974,679,199/

4. 2015 to 2016 1,297,567,079/

5. 2016 to 2017 1,136,300,435/

6. 2017 to 2018 NIL

——————————————————————————————Grand Total : 3,798,689,982/-

——————————————————————————————(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)

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12. *Ms. Khalida Mansoor:


(a) the total number of teachers appointed on contract basis in theFederal Urdu University, Karachi alongwith the period thereof;

(b) whether said appointments have been made for six months; ifso, the reasons thereof;

(c) whether the Ph.D allowance is not being given to contractualteachers; if so, the reasons thereof; and

(d) whether Ph.D holders have been appointed on very low pay insaid University; if so, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training(Mr. Muhammad Baligh-Ur-Rehman): (a) A total of 100 teachers i.e. (01Professor, 04 Associate Professors, 29 Assistant Professors and 66 Lecturers)are working on contract basis in the Federal Urdu University, Karachi. Detail ofemployment period is at Annex-I.

(b) The said appointments are made for six months as per rules of“Contractual Appointments” under the statutes of the university and on therecommendation of the Selection Committee of relevant department according totheir needs.

(c) The Ph.D allowance is given only to the permanent faculty members.As per rules of the “Contractual Appointments”, contractual employees are notentitled for such allowance.

(d) No, Pay of Ph.D holders is higher than the non-Ph.D teachers,appointed on contract basis. The pay is fixed according to their qualification, qualityof education and credentials.

13. *Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:


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(a) the details of scholarships for Ph.D in the subject of AppliedPhysics approved by the Federal Urdu University, Islamabadunder the Faculty Development Programme (FDP) since 1stJuly, 2007 alongwith the year-wise break-up thereof;

(b) the year-wise details of said scholarships for which funds havebeen released so far alongwith the names of faculty membersthereof; and

(c) the details of the said scholarships for which funds have notbeen released so far alongwith the reasons thereof?

Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training(Mr. Muhammad Baligh-Ur-Rehman): (a) A total of two scholarships wereawarded for Ph.D in the subject of Applied Physics under the Faculty DevelopmentProgramme (FDP) since 1st July 2007. The year-wise breakup is as under:——————————————————————————————

S.No. Name Year——————————————————————————————

1 Ms. Saima Ishaq Khan 2009-102 Mr. Zubair Khan Niazi 2009-10

——————————————————————————————(b) The Year-wise detail of said scholarships for which funds have been

released so far alongwith the name of faculty members is at Annex-I.

(c) There is no such scholarship against funds have not been released so far.

14. *Ms. Zahra Wadood Fatemi:


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(a) whether the private schools fees are increasing rapidly andbecoming un-affordable for the middle class families; and

(b) the steps taken by the Government to decrease the fees of saidschools at afordable level since June, 2013?

Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development

Division: (a) Private Educational Institutions (Registration S. Fee Determination)Rules, 2016 have been framed and notified on 20th June, 2016 to register, regulateand to determine fees of private educational institutions in Islamabad CapitalTerritory in pursuance of Islamabad Capital Territory Private Educational Institutions(Registration & Regulation) Act, 2013.

Major chains of private educational institutions namely; BeaconhouseSchool System, The City School, Roots School System, Roots Millennium Schools,Roots International Schools, Headstart School System and Lahore Grammar Schoolhave challenged these Rules in Islamabad High Court. In July, 2016, the Court hasallowed these Petitioners to charge fee on their own till the final decision of thepetitions. The Court has further passed restraining orders that the Authority shallnot take any coercive measures against them on account of fee increase. Thisrelief is still available to these private educational institutions.

However, due to delays in the final judgment on these writ petitions, theAuthority had filed Civil Petition for Leave to Appeal (CPLA) in the honourableSupreme Court of Pakistan against above referred interim relief to the petitioners,wherein, a three member’s bench of honourable Supreme Court of Pakistan, headedby Chief Justice of Pakistan, has directed the Registrar of the Islamabad HighCourt to fix the matters in the last week of September, 2017 for final disposal.Supreme Court has further directed that High Court shall disposed of these matterswithin a period of two weeks without fail.

In view of the above, legal counsel of the Authority has informed thatRegistrar, Islamabad High Court will fix all pending writ petitions filed against.Private Educational Institutions (Registration & Fee Determination) Rules, 2016in the last week of September, 2017 and likely to be decided till 2nd week ofOctober, 2017.

In the meantime, notices are being issued to non-petitioner privateeducational institutions, asking them to apply for registration / renewal of registrationalongwith fee determination in case fee is beyond the prescribed limit.

(b) As stated above.

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15. *Mr. Abdul Qahar Khan Wadan:


(a) whether quota has been allocated for appointments of personshaving domicile of Islamabad;

(b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the negative, whether thereis any proposal under consideration of the Government toallocate quota for persons hailing from Islamabad; if so, thedetails thereof;

Minister In-charge of the Establishment Division: (a) Accordingto the administrative instructions issued vide OM No. 8/9/72- TRV dated31-08-1973 (Annex-I) and OM No. 4/10/2006-R-II dated 12-02-2007(Annex-II), Islamabad Capital Territory has been included with Punjab againstthe 50% prescribed share and no separate quota for residents of Islamabad CapitalTerritory has been allocated in the Federal Government Services/Jobs and it hasbeen the administrative decision of the Federal Government to include IslamabadCapital Territory with Punjab. However, the residents of Islamabad Capital Territoryare eligible to compete for appointment to posts under the Federal Governmentagainst 50% quota for the province of Punjab in addition to 7.5% Merit quota.

Establishment Division vide its Office Memorandum No. 4/3/93-R-II dated26-01-2016 (Annex-III) has allocated 20% quota to residents of IslamabadCapital Territory for all posts to be filled on All-Pakistan basis to the extent ofoffices of ICT whose functional jurisdiction is restricted to ICT.

(b) In view of (a) above, at present there is no proposal underconsideration of the Government to allocate separate quota for persons hailingfrom Islamabad.


16. *Ms. Khalida Mansoor:


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(a) present address of the custodian of the National Flag approvedby the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on 11th August, 1947and given by Mr. Liaqat Ali Khan in safe custody of the Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah the President of ConstituentAssembly of Pakistan;

(b) the steps being taken to preserve the said National Flag?

Reply not received. 17. *Mrs. Shahida Rehmani:

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to statethe steps taken by the Government to promote tourism in Islamabadduring the last four years?

Reply not received.

18. *Ms. Shagufta Jumani:


(a) whether it is a fact that the private hostels for students are notallowed to operate in residential areas of Islamabad;

(b) if so, the alternate facilities available for female students inIslamabad at present?

Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and DevelopmentDivision: Yes, the private hostels for students are not allowed to operate inresidential areas of Islamabad. Capital Development Authority (CDA) Islamabadresidential Sectors Zoning (Building Control) Regulations-2005 depicts that theresidential plot is meant for habitation of a single family per unit.

(b) There is no Hostel Sites in Sectoral Areas of Islamabad, plannedspecifically for providing accommodation to Female Students. It is assumed that isconcerned Educational Institutes would provide Hostel Facility to the FemaleStudents.

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Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration andDevelopment Division be pleased to state the arrangements madein the Government hospitals, Islamabad for the patients of heat strokesince June, 2013?

Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and DevelopmentDivision: The arrangements made in the Federal Government Hospitals workingunder administrative control of Capital Administration and Development Divisionfor the patients of heat stroke since June, 2013 is as under:

PIMS:

Patients of Heat Stroke are managed in the Accident and Emergency,department by the Emergency and General Medicine.

Arrangement/Management in Hospital

Patients diagnosed with Heat Stroke are immediately transferred to theresuscitation room.

They are placed on stretches or beds with the air conditioning on.

Their clothing is removed

The skin is cooled with wet sponges or gauze. Cold packs around theneck, armpits and groin are placed.

The patients are also wrapped in wet sheets and the fans are turned on tokeep the skin moist and bring down the body temperature.

Intra Venous fluid resuscitation is initiated along with the above steps. Thepatients once stabilized are discharge or transferred according to the clinical status.

In peak season 30-40 patients were receiving in PIMS.

POLYCLINIC:

It is stated that:

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Following is required for heat stroke patients and FGPC is providing theseservices since long.

(a) Well ventilated Rooms

(b) Thermometers

(c) Provision of ICE/ Ice water packs.

(d) I/V fluid (Crystelloid)

(e) Fans for cooling.

(f) Drugs to control fits.

(g) CVPs for monitoring IV fluids.

(h) Dobutamine the infusion for hypotensive patients.

Mannitol for patients with rhabdomyolysis

FGH:

For the management of heat stroke patients 04 beded well equipped ICUwith air conditioner is available with trained staff under the supervision of twoconsultants.

C.H.

Capital Hospital works under administrative control of CapitalDevelopment Authority.

Patients suffering from heat stroke are dealt in the Emergency Departmenthaving Air-conditioned room with plenty of I/V fluid placed in the refrigerator formanagement of such patients.

20. *Mr. Abdul Qahar Khan Wadan:


(a) the details of land given to private schools in Islamabad since01-01-2013 alongwith the names of schools thereof; and

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(b) the justification due to which the said land was given to theabove schools?

Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and DevelopmentDivision: (a) & (b) No land has been allotted to any school since 01-01-2013.

21. *Ms. Shagufta Jumani:


(a) whether there is any policy/strategy to enhance logical thinkingand analytical skills of children in schools; and

(b) whether the teacher’s trainings are necessary therefor?

Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and DevelopmentDivision: (a) Federal Directorate of Education, Islamabad has taken severalmeasures in collaboration with PMERP to inculcate logical thinking, criticalanalysis and higher order thinking skills among the teachers and the students.Both the training modules i.e. Foundation and Induction contain multipleintelligences, higher order thinking skills and Bloom’s taxonomy in detail. Similarly,Teaching of Maths, English and Science, English Language Development,Leadership courses are the on-going training modules conducted for continousprofessional development for FDE teachers.

(b) FDE fully realizes that teacher training is of utmost importance inorder to empower teachers in imparting their skills and knowledge to younglearners and in holistic development of our future generation of Pakistan.Moreover, theses trainings are mandatory and part of the continous professionaldevelopment plan for teachers and Head Teachers.


Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration andDevelopment Division be pleased to state the steps taken by theGovernment to give relief to the patients of Poller Allergy in theHospitals in Islamabad?

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Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and DevelopmentDivision: The steps taken by the Government to give relief to the patients ofPollen Allergy in the Hospitals in Islamabad working under administrative controlof Capital Administration and Development Division is as under:

PIMS:

Hospital makes additional arrangements in IH, CH, for nebulization andmedication of all the Pollen effected asthmatic patients reporting to the hospital.When the Pollen count in environment high, more then 100 patients per day aremanaged in the EAC. Extra Staff / Doctors Nurse and Paramedics is deputed tomanage them. Patients are provided medicine free of cost.

POLYCLINIC:

It is stated that:

Residents of Islamabad suffer from pollen allergy during the peak seasonof Pollen concentration in the atmosphere i.e. March & April. The patientspresenting in hospital with allergic symptoms like shortness of breath andbronchospasum are immediately managed by giving nebulized drugs to relievebrouchospasm as well as injectable steroids where required. The hospital’sEmergency has got adequate amounted drugs given via nebulization as well as02 portals in emergency for 02 inhalation. The critical patients are admitted inMedical ITC/ICU for management.

The Director Health Services of CDA is the focal body to deal with pollenallergy in the capital and their data can show the overall trend.

FGH:

Patients suffering from Pollen Allergy are initially treated in ourEmergency Department, which is well equipped with Oxygen lnhalation Points,nebulizer machines and all necessary medications. Those patients who areserious are admitted in our Medical ICU/ Medical Ward under the supervisionof consultants.

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C.H:

Capital Hospital works under administrative control of CapitalDevelopment Authority.

Pollen Allergy is basically dealt by Directorate of Health Services,MCI.

Regular Seasonal Camps are launched at various points of IslamabadCapital Territory for vaccination of patients having Pollen Allergy.

Public awareness programs are conducted in order to educate peopleto prevent Pollen Allergy.

Patients referred to Capital Hospital having severe health issues aremanaged in the Pulmonology and ENT Department.

ISLAMABAD: JAWAD RAFIQUE MALIK,The 14th September, 2017. Secretary.

PCPPI—4248(2017) NA—14-09-2017—650.

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(46th Session)

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

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“UNSTARRED QUESTIONS AND THEIR REPLIES”

For Friday, the 15th September, 2017

15. Mir Aamir Ali Khan Magsi:(Deferred during 31st Session.)


(a) whether funds have been allocated to metal roads and to laysewerage lines in Muhammadi Town, Sohan, Islamabad so far;and

(b) the time by which the development works will be started in thesaid Town?

Reply not received.

31. Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:(Deferred during 34th Session.)

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration andDevelopment Division be pleased to state the total number of fruittrees planted by the Capital Development Authority in Sector G-5and G-6, Islamabad during the last three years?

Reply not received.


Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration andDevelopment Division be pleased to state whether there is any

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proposal under consideration of the Government to plant fruit treesand olive trees in the forest of Shakarparian, Islamabad?

Reply not received.

38. Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi:(Deferred during 34th Session.)

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration andDevelopment Division be pleased to state whether it is a fact thatthe sewerage system of Sector I-14, Islamabad is non-functional sincelong; if so, the reasons thereof?

Reply not received.

42. Mr. Waseem Akhtar Shaikh:(Deferred during 34th Session.)


(a) whether it is a fact that water supply line of Block No.5, Cat.III,Sector G-10/2, Islamabad has developed fault and as a result,water supply to the residents has been suspended since long;

(b) if the answer to above is in affirmative , the steps being takenby the Government to install new water supply line for the saidBlock?

Reply not received.


Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration andDevelopment Division be pleased to state whether there is anyproposal under consideration of the Government to plant fruit treesand olive trees in Japani Park and Zoo in Islamabad?

Reply not received.

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(a) whether it is a fact that the street lights of Street No.49particularly from House No.7 to 12, Sector G-10/3, Islamabadremained off since long;

(b) whether it is also a fact that the lights of Park near Khan Marketof the said Sector are non-functional since long;

(c) whether it is further a fact that the said Park has not beenrepaired/renovated during the tenure of the present Government;

(d) if the answers to part (a), (b) and (c) above are in the affirmative,the reasons thereof; and

(e) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to declare the said Park as Women Park; if so,when it will be implemented; if not, the reasons thereof?

Reply not received.



(a) whether it is a fact that the employees of Capital DevelopmentAuthority are not performing their duties since long in respectof cutting grass out sides the houses of Street No.49 particularlyfrom 7-16, Sector G-10/3, Islamabad; if so, the reasons thereof;and

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to take action against them; if so, when it will beimplemented?

Reply not received.

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47. Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:(Deferred during 37th Session.)


(a) whether it is a fact that the people have erected encroachmentson the both sides of IJP Road from Faizabad to Peshawar Morr;

(b) if so, the steps taken/being taken by the Government to removethe said encroachments?

Reply not received.

33. Sahibzada Muhammad Yaqub:(Deferred during 40th Session.)

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration andDevelopment Division be pleased to state whether it is a fact thatwater is not being supplied to the residents of Block No.2 and 3,Category-IV, Sector G-10/3, Islamabad since long; if so, the stepsbeing taken by the Government to resolve the said problem?

Reply not received.

34. Sahibzada Muhammad Yaqub:(Deferred during 40th Session.)


(a) whether it is a fact that the construction of a major hospital inTarlai is deliberately being delayed by Islamabad Administrationdue to pressure from the land mafia;

(b) whether it is also a fact that the approval for the constructionof said hospital was given two years before; and

(c) the total hospitals constructed by the Government in the ruralareas of Islamabad so far?

Reply not received.

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37. Dr. Shazia Sobia:(Deferred during 40th Session.)


(a) the total number of fire tender vehicles in working conditionunder the rescue services of the Fire Brigade (F.B.) at present;

(b) the total number of vehicles of the F.B not in working conditionat present; and

(c) the details of funds allocated for the maintenance work of saidvehicles during the year 2015-16?

Reply not received.

38. Dr. Shazia Sobia:(Deferred during 40th Session.)


(a) the total number of play grounds for Cricket, Hockey, Footballand Wali Ball constructed in Islamabad so far; and

(b) the total number of play grounds in Islamabad which are undercontrol of unauthorized persons at present alongwith the sector-wise details thereof?

Reply not received.

12. Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi:(Deferred during 41st Session.)

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration andDevelopment Division be pleased to state the steps being taken bythe Government to develop and make green both sides and dividerof IJP Road, Islamabad?

Reply not received.

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27. Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi:(Deferred during 44th Session.)


(a) the total number of applicants of Tehsil Balakot and DistrictMansehra submitted applications for financial assistance inPakistan Bait-ul-Mall since 01-01-2015 alongwith the detailsthereof; and

(b) the actions taken thereon so far?

Reply not received.

15. Syed Waseem Hussain:(Transferred from 45th Session.)


(a) the locations of the railway lands in the country which havebeen illegally occupied;

(b) the total area of railway land which has been leased out so far;and

(c) the total area of the land which has been get vacated so far?

Minister for Railways (Khawaja Saad Rafique): (a) The provincewise breakup of encroached lands on the Railway network at present is as under:-

(b) 6496 acres Railway land has been licensed/leased out for variouspurposes (premium shops, stacking, agriculture & parking stands etc) during lastthree years i.e. from January, 2014 to December, 2016. Province wise details areas under:-

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It is worth pointing out here that Pakistan Railway earned a revenue ofRs.4653.917 million in last three years (2013-2016) as compared to Rs.1578.136million in previous three years (2010-2013). The year wise breakup is as under:-

(c) Railway Administration carries out regular anti encroachmentoperations to retrieve its encroached lands and fight back continues keeping inview the current law & orders situation.

A total of 3594.488 acres Railway land has been retrieved/regularizedsince 01-2-2012 till 31-8-2017 which is detailed as under:-

• In the first phase, started from 1st February 2012, Railway landmeasuring 2537.166 acres was retrieved from encroachers or gotregularized till 23-06-2013.

The detail of retrieved land in the 1st phase is as under:-

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• In the 2nd phase anti encroachment campaign was started w.e.f.24-6-2013 and 513.338 acres Railway land has been retrieved fromencroachers till 30-6-2014.

Detail of retrieved land in 2nd phase is as under:-

• In the 3rd phase of anti encroachment campaign, started from01-07-2014 till 30-6-2015, Pakistan Railway managed to retrieve378.700 acres land.

• In the 4th phase of anti encroachment campaign, started from01-07-2015 till 30-06-2016, Pakistan Railway managed to retrieve109.998 acres land.

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• In the 5th phase of anti encroachment campaign, started from01-07-2016 till 30-6-2017, Pakistan Railway managed to retrieve52.77 acres land.

• In the 6th phase of anti encroachment campaign, started from01-07-2017 to 31-8-2017, Pakistan Railway managed to retrieve3.790 acres land.

• As a result of successful anti encroachment operations PakistanRailway managed to retrieve/ regularize 3594.488 acres land fromencroachers with the assistance of Railway Police & DistrictAdministration. Province wise detail of retrieved land in last 5 yearsis as under:-

16. Syed Waseem Hussain:(Transferred from 45th Session.)


(a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to change the routes of Pakistan Railways; and

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(b) whether there is also any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to ply Karakoram Express and Millat Expressthrough Rawalpindi route instead of Faisalabad route?

Minister for Railways (Khawaja Saad Rafique): (a) There is noproposal under consideration of the Government to change the routes of PakistanRailways. As for as changing the route of existing passengers trains is concerned,there is no change except extension of Jaffar Express train up to Peshawar w.e.f15-04-2017 instead of terminating at Rawalpindi. This train will run between Quetta-Rawalpindi-Peshawar.

(b) The Karakoram Express runs between Lahore and Karachi viaFaisalabad while Millat Express runs between Karachi and Malakwal via FaisalabadSargodha.

There is no proposal under consideration of the Government to operateKarakoram Express and Millat Express through Rawalpindi route instead ofFaisalabad route. However, extension of Millat Express from Malakwal to Lalamusais being examined.

17. Mr. Nawab Ali Wassan:(Transferred from 45th Session.)

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to statethe total amount of the details of financial assistance given to thepoor people of district Khairpur, Jamshoro, Naushahro Feroze, Matiari,Rawalpindi, Attock, Gujrat and Okara from the Pakistan Bait-ul-Mall during the period from 01-07-2013 to 30-05-2017?

Reply not received.

18. Mr. Siraj Muhammad Khan:(Transferred from 45th Session.)

Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to statewhether it is a fact that the feasibility study for the construction of newInternational Airport in Peshawar has been conducted by theGovernment; if so, the details including location thereof?

Reply not received..

19. Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:(Transferred from 45th Session.)

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to statethe details of financial assistance given to the poor people of districtBuner, Upper Dir, Lower Dir, Chitral and Chakwal from the PakistanBait-ul-Mall during the period from 01-07-2013 to 30-05-2017?

Reply not received.

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20. Mr. Aslam Bodla:(Transferred from 45th Session.)


(a) whether it is a fact that PTV employees whose services havebeen regularized after the year 2008, 2009 and 2010 are noteligible to get pension; if so, the reasons thereof; and

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to grant pension to such category of employees; ifso, when it will be implemented; if not, the reasons thereof?

Minister In-charge of the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting,National History and Literary Heritage: (a) The PTV employees whoseservices have been regularized from 2008 onwards are entitled to ContributoryPension Fund Scheme and not the regular Pension Scheme.

In order to regularize the service of contract/daily wages employees andin view of stringent financial position of PTV, the Board of Directors of PTVC inits 178th meeting held on 04-03-2008, decided to cease the regular pension schemeand to create the Contributory Pension Fund Scheme for those PTV employeeswhose services were to be regularized with effect from 01-07-2008 onwards.

(b) Since Contributory Pension Fund Scheme has been introduced forthose employees whose services have been regularized from 2008 and onwards,there is no such proposal under consideration of the PTVC to extend regularpension scheme to such category of employees.

21. Mr. Aslam Bodla:(Transferred from 45th Session.)


(a) whether the honorarium equal to four months basic pay wasannounced by the Finance Minister during his budget speech of2017-18 for employees of the Senate Secretariat, NationalAssembly Secretariat and PTV staff deployed in Parliament House;

(b) whether said honorarium has not been paid to staff of PTV sofar; if so, the reasons thereof;

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(c) whether the Finance Minister has categorically announced thatif the concerned departments can not pay from their ownresources/budgets then their staff lists for payment ofhonorarium amount may be forwarded to the Finance Division;

(d) whether the list of employees of PTV is not being forwarded tothe Finance Division therefor; if so, the reasons thereof; and

(e) the time by which the said list will be forwarded to the Ministryof Finance for payment; if not, the reasons thereof?

Reply not received.

22. Mr. Siraj Muhammad Khan:(Transferred from 45th Session.)


(a) whether it is a fact that the Federal College of Education,Sector H-9, Islamabad has received Rs.10,000/- during thecurrent year from each student of M. A Education, EveningProgramme for transportation;

(b) whether it is also a fact that said Programme has been closedby the said College;

(c) if the answer to part (b) above is in the affirmative, the reasonsfor not refunding the received amount to said students;

(d) whether it is further a fact that Rs.6000/- are being receivedfrom the students of the College as transport fee; and

(e) whether it is also further a fact that Rs.500 is being charged aslate fee without prescribed fee slip?

Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and DevelopmentDivision: (a) It is fact that Federal College of Education (FCE) has received Rs.10,000/- during the year 2016 from each student of M.A. Education, Evening Programme fortransportation as per policy which is also mentioned in prospectus. (Annex-I). Thereceived amount for transportation has been deposited in Govt. relevant account.

(b) It is not a fact that M.A. Education, Evening Programme has beenclosed by the college. The admissions in the said programme during the currentyear are also open ( copy of advertisement attached at Annex-III)

(c) —

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(d) No it is not a fact that further Rs.6000/- are being received fromstudent of the college as transport fee. The fact is that is as per policy which is alsomentioned in prospectus that Rs.6000/- are received from students of Morningshift and Rs.10,000/- from students of evening shift. (Annex-I & II). The receivedamount for transportation has been deposited in Govt. relevant account.

(e) No it is not a fact, college is not receiving any late fee withoutprescribed fee slip.

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library).

23. Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan:(Transferred from 45th Session.)


(a) the total land acquired by the Capital Development Authority(CDA) for Sector E-12, Islamabad;

(b) whether it is a fact that plots have been developed in said Sector;if so, the details thereof;

(c) the names of persons alongwith their father’s names to whomplots have been allotted in said Sector so far alongwith thecriteria adopted therefor;

(d) the prices of said plots separately; and

(e) the names of officers of the CDA who deal with the allotment ofplots in said Sector?

Reply not received.

24. Ms. Asyia Naz Tanoli:(Transferred from 45th Session.)

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunicationbe pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that a report of Rs.400 million profit hasbeen issued by the National Telecommunication Corporation(NTC) for the financial year 2016-17;

(b) whether it is also a fact that the salaries of the employees of NTCwere increased in the Budget 2016-17 are not being given to them;

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(c) whether it is further a fact that the facilities including Hajj scheme,bonus and promotion are not being given to said employees;

(d) if the answer to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative,the reasons thereof; and

(e) whether there is any proposal to increase salaries and to restoresaid facilities; if so, when it will be implemented alongwith thedetails; if not, the reasons thereof?

Minister In-charge of the Ministry of Information Technology: (a)As per provisional / un-audited Accounts, NTC has earned Rs.441.04 millionprofit before taxation during the financial year-2016-17.

(b) No.

(c) Hajj Scheme is not covered in NTC Service Regulations. Bonus arepaid in term of Rule No. 3.7 of NTC Service Regulations, subject to profit earningof the organization.

Similarly, Promotions of employees against vacancies against promotionquota are carried out as per rules.

(d) As (e) below.

(e) The proposal to give increase in salaries is under consideration.

25. Mr. Abdul Waseem:(Transferred from 45th Session.)


(a) whether it is a fact that a contract to repair the Quarter No.606-D,Street No.24, Sector G-6/2, Islamabad was awarded in the year 2016;if so, the total payment made to the contractor therefor;

(b) the details of work completed by the said contractor;

(c) whether it is also a fact that work was not done completely bysaid contractor; if so, the action taken against him; and

(d) whether there is any proposal under consideration to take actionagainst that officer who has made payment to said contractor?

Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and DevelopmentDivision: (a) Yes it is fact that tender had been opened in 2016 for the Work“Repair / Maintenance of H. No. 606D in. G-6/2 Islamabad”. It is further addedthat repair / maintenance work of House No. 606-D St. 24 in G-6/2, Islamabad hasbeen completed and payment made to the contractor 35% of total agreement amount.

(b) Details of, work carried out at House No 606-D are following:

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i. Roof treatmentii. Replacement of main gateiii. Fixing of Grilliv. Providing / laying of floor tilesv. White wash / Painting

(c) The work for repair/maintenande of House No. 606-D, St No. 24in G6/2 has been completed as per agreement. Satisfactory completion reportfrom occupant of the house is attached at F/A.

(d) No proposal is under consideration to take action against any officerbecause said work has already been completed as per agreement and only 35%payment of agreement cost has been made to contractor.

26. Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan:(Transferred from 45th Session.)

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration andDevelopment Division be pleased to refer to the Starred QuestionNo.27 replied on 15-05-2017 and to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that some Excessive fees are being chargedby the Global System of Integrated Studies (GSIS) located atSector H-8/1, Islamabad; if so, the reasons for not taking actionsagainst responsibles thereof;

(b) the time by which such fees will be refunded to the concernedstudents of GSIS;

(c) the details of increase made in fees of class one to O-3 during thelast three years till date by the GSIS alongwith the details thereof;

(d) the detail of increase made in annual fund of said classes duringthe said period by GSIS alongwith the justification and utilizationthereof; and

(e) whether it is also a fact that the said increase is against the Governmentpolicy; if so, the action taken by the Government in this regard?

Reply not received.

7. Mr. Siraj Muhammad Khan:

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to statethe total funds allocated for the Sustainable Development Goals bythe present Government during the previous and current financialyears alongwith province-wise disbursement thereof?

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Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division: The details of allocationand disbursement under Prime Minister’s Global SDGs Achievement Programmeduring the previous and current financial years are as follows:-——————————————————————————————

Allocation 2016-17 2017-18(Rs. in million) Total 42,500.00 30,000.00

——————————————————————————————Balochistan 2,800.00 1,320.00FATA 800.00 550.00

Disbursement ICT, Islamabad 750.00 280.00Khyber Pukhtunkhwa 5,050.00 2,840.00Others (Petroleum & NR) 1,620.00 2,000.00Punjab 30,430.00 22,260.00Sindh 1,050.00 680.00Minorities — 70.00

——————————————————————————————8. Ms. Zaib Jaffar:

Will the Minister In-charge of the Establishment Division be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the post of Junior Clerk/LDC wasupgraded from BPS-07 to BPS-11 in the province of KPK andSindh but the Federal Government upgraded the same fromBPS-07 to BPS-09; if so, the justification thereof; and

(b) the time by which the said post will be upgraded from BPS-07 toBPS-11?

Minister In-charge of the Eshtablishment Divison: (a) Governmentof Sindh and KP have upgraded the post of Junior Clerk from BS-7 to BS-11.Whereas, Federal Government had up-graded the post of LDC from BS-07 toBS-09. Under Article, 240 (b) of Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan,1973 Provincial Governments are independent with respect to their service matters.

(b) At present no such proposal is under consideration.

ISLAMABAD: JAWAD RAFIQUE MALIK,The 14th September, 2017. Secretary.

PCPPI—4248(2017) NA—14-09-2017—650.

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