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(10th 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

Monday, the 31st March, 2014

34 *Ms. Shagufta Jumani:(Deferred during the 8th Session)

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to statethe steps taken by the Government to produce the substitute of importitems in the country during the last five years?

Minister for Industries and Production (Mr. Ghulam Murtaza KhanJatoi): The following steps have been taken by the government to produce thesubstitute for imports in the country:

(i) Concessionary import of plant / machinery & equipment (capitalgoods) under SRO 575(I)/2006 dated 05-06-2006; SRO 727(I)/2011 dated 01-08-2011 and SRO 678(I)/2004 dated 07-08-2004.

(ii) Concessionary import of inputs for the manufacture of EngineeringGoods under SRO 565(I)/2006 dated 05-06-2006 (other than autosector); SRO 656(I)/2006 dated 20-06-2006 (for OEMs) and SRO655(I)/2006 dated 20-06-2006 (for vendors)

(iii) Binds government & public organization to procure their requirementfrom within the country through Import of Engineering Goods (Control)Order vide SRO 827(I)/2001 dated 03-12-2001:

(iv) Declaration of Pioneer Industry in any field in Pakistan by providingfollowing incentives:

• Corporate Income Tax Holiday of 5 years

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• Duty free and tax free imports of capital goods

• Government to provide infrastructure & utilities on priority toPioneer Industry through concerned authorities.

(v) New entrant policy with new technology for motorcycle industry.

The government announced New Entrant Policy for the Motorcycle Sectorallowing import duty of 10% on CKD for a period of 05 years to investors bringingproducts with new/ latest technology.

(vi) Special Economic Zones

The Special Economic Zones Act has been passed to attract ForeignDirect Investment in the country. The zone developers and zone enterprises areentitled to the following incentives:

• 10 Years tax holiday on all income and one time exemption on customduty on import of all capital goods are the main incentives for theZone Developers and Zone Enterprises.

@52. *Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho:

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to statethe steps being taken by the Government to promote Small andMedium Enterprises (SMEs) in the country?

Minister for Industries and Production (Mr. Ghulam Murtaza KhanJatoi): Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) is theapex SME development organization of Pakistan, working under the administrativecontrol of Ministry of Industries and Production. Following steps have been takenby SMEDA for promotion of SMEs in the country:

(a) Infrastructure development for SME

An allocation of Rs. 240.892 million has been made in PSDP 2013-14,by the Government. During FY 2013-14, SMEDA managed following PublicSector Development Program (PSDP) projects with a total outlay of Rs. 1,444.7million.——————————————————————————————

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1. Sports Industries Development Centre, Sialkot

2. Foundry Service Centre, Lahore

3. Women Business Development Center, Karachi

4. Red Chilies Processing Centre, Kunri

5. Women Business Incubation Center Quetta

6. Common Facility Training Center (CFTC) for Light EngineeringCluster, Mardan.

7. Establishment of Common Facility Center (CFC) for HoneyProcessing and Packaging , Swat

8. Women Business Development Center, Mingora

9. Establishment of Common Facility Center (CFC) for Silk Cluster atMingora

10. Establishment of Spinning Common Facility Center (CFC) atIslampur, Swat

11. Women Business Development Center, Peshawar

12. SME Subcontracting Exchange, Gujranwala

13. SMEDA SME Facilitation Complex at PITAC,

14. Sialkot Business and Commerce Centre

(b) Prime Minister’s Youth Business Loan Scheme:

Ministry of Industries & Production and its subsidiary companies namelyPIDC, AHAN, EDB, Furniture Pakistan, PASDEC, NPO, PGJDC, PITAC,TUSDEC is providing handholding support to the beneficiaries of Prime Minister’sBusiness Loan Scheme.

(c) SMEDA’s 5 years development plan (2013-2018)

In order to lift the growth trajectory of SME in globally competitiveenvironment, SMEDA has initiated a 5 year SME development Plan which hasfollowing salient features:

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——————————————————————————————Indicators 2013 2018 Incremental change

——————————————————————————————Employment 14.85 M 25.00 M 10 M

GDP $73.95 B $193.50 B $ 120 B

No. of Enterprises 1.73 M 2.00 M 0.27 M

exports $18.21 B $54.20 B $ 36 B——————————————————————————————

Following additional steps have been taken by for SMEs Development inthe country:

(i) SME’s Access to Finance.

SMEDA has signed an MOU with State Bank of Pakistan forsupporting SMEs in the country.

(ii) Institutional collaboration and partnerships developed forinvestment and business & export promotion of SME sector.

MOUs signed with Islamabad Stock Exchange and Lahore Chamberof Commerce and Industry for SME development and facilitationincluding holding of seminars.

(iii) MOU with Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry(RCCI)

Ministry of Industries & Production has signed an Memorandum ofUnderstanding with Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industryto create cordial cooperation among public-private partner for thedevelopment of SME sector and also to create employmentopportunities for the youth in the country.

(iv) Business development services provided by SMEDA.

SMEDA Business Development Services assist SMEs to enhancetheir capacity to exploit existing market opportunities and to facilitateinvestment decisions.

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(v) Productivity and efficiency enhancement for SMEdevelopment in collaboration with international agencies.

Parallel to infrastructure support, SMEDA in collaboration withinternational agencies such as Japan International CooperationAgency(JICA), German International cooperation(GIZ),and localexperts, is providing technical assistance to SMEs across a range ofindustries to upgrade their skills and improve systems down to theshop level.

(vi) Investment Promotion Unit (IPU)

Investment Promotion Unit in collaboration with UNIDO has beenestablished at SMEDA for investment promotion in Pakistani SMEsand channelizing investment to high growth sectors

@64. Ms. Nighat Parveen Mir:

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulation andCoordination be pleased to state the steps taken by the Governmentto bring harmony among the provinces for prevention of infectiousdiseases?

Minister for National Health Services, Regulation andCoordination: The all important aspect to harmonize efforts aimed at the preventionand control of infectious diseases and tackling their interprovincial and cross-border spread was unfortunately not given due consideration at the time of , healthdevolution. Feeling the necessity, the Government of Pakistan established theMinistry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSR&C).

In the absence of an appropriate forum to address the all important aspectand duly respecting the health devolution brought about by the 18th constitutionalamendment, the NHSR&C has been effectively utilizing the following mechanismsto bring harmony among provinces for prevention of infectious diseases:

i. In pursuance the CCI decision, the federal funding for all priorityprogrammes is being ensured till currency of the next NFC award.

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ii. The provincial representation is ensured on steering and technicalcommittees established for the high priority programmes such asEPI, AIDS, TB and Malaria.

iii. The federal programme management units of all programmes aretasked to spearhead the development of uniform implementationpolicies, guidelines and standards which are being followed acrossPakistan.

iv. A meeting of all stakeholders including federal and provincial health,planning and finance departments as well as international partnerswas convened on 23rd November 2013 to build consensus regardingroles and responsibilities.

v. A comprehensive multiyear strategic plan (cMYP) developmentprocess is being finalized by federal EPI having specific provincialand area chapters aiming uniform implementation of immunizationactivities across Pakistan.

vi. Through a Joint NHSR&C and US CDC Project titled “FieldEpidemiology & Laboratory Training Programme” the in-servicepublic health officers nominated by all provinces and areas are beingimparted high quality training on disease surveillance and responsethrough specialized programmes of 2-year and 4-week duration]

114. *Begum Tahira Bukhari:

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state:

(a) the location-wise Wind Power Projects being executed in thecountry at present alongwith the date of completion thereof;and

(b) the electricity being produced therefrom separately?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a)Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) is pursuing and facilitating thedevelopment of wind power projects through the / private sector under RE Policy2006. The wind power projects are being developed by private sector on IPPmode.

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Two wind power projects of 49.5 MW and 56.4 MW capacity respectively,located at Jhimpir, District Thatta, Sindh, are operational.

Three (03) wind power projects of 150 MW capacity in total are underconstruction and will be completed in 4th Quarter of 2014. Two of these projectsare located at Gharo, District Thatta, Sindh and one project is located at Jhimpir,District Thatta, Sindh.

Another six (06) wind projects having a cumulative capacity of 330 MW,located in Gharo and Jhimpir, District Thatta, Sindh, are at advance stages, readyto achieve financial closing in 2014.

(b) Following two wind power projects are operational at the momentand supplying electricity to the national grid;

(i) M/s FFC Energy 49.5 MW(ii) M/s Zorlu Energy Pakistan 56.4 MW

The electricity being produced by the projects is being purchased by CentralPower Purchasing Agency (CPPA). The details of electricity generated can beprovided by CPPA.

115. *Begum Tahira Bukhari:

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state whether itis a fact that the Government of USA is executing Wind Power Projectin Pakistan; if so, when it will be completed alongwith locationthereof?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): TheGovernment of USA is not executing any wind power project in Pakistan. Allwind power projects are being developed by private investors on IndependentPower Producer (IPP) mode. However, some wind power project developersare arranging loan for their respective projects from Overseas Private InvestmentCorporation (OPIC) which is an U.S. Governments development finance institution.

116. *Ms. Nighat Parveen Mir:

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state whether itis a fact that the new plan of upraising of Mangle Dam is underconsideration of the Government at present; if so, the benefits to beaccrued therefrom?

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Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): ManglaDam Raising Project has been completed in 2009. Due to raised Mangla Damaverage annual storage benefit will be 2.88 MAF and additional generation will be644 Million units.

117. *Ms. Nighat Parveen Mir:

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony bepleased to state:

(a) the total number of Pakistanis who will perform Hail privatelyand officially during Hajj 2014; and

(b) whether negotiations are being held with the Government ofSaudi Arabia to increase the allocated quota thereof; if so, thedetails thereof?

Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony (SardarMuhammad Yousaf): (a) The total number of Pakistani Hujjaj who will performHair under Private and Government scheme are as under:

Total Quota 143.368Hujjaj under Private Scheme 86,684Hujjaj under Government Scheme 56,684

(b) No negotiations are being held with Government of Saudi Arabia ashajj quota of 179,210 was allocated to Pakistan in Hajj 2011 by the Ministry ofHajj, KSA. This quota was however reduced by twenty percent (20%) in Hajj2013 and remain the same during Hajj 2014 due to expansion plan of HaramSharif and was accordingly fixed at 143,368 which will be restored on completionof the expansion plan. The reduction of quota by 20% is applicable to all theMuslim countries.

118. *Ms. Khalida Mansoor:

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state:

(a) the percentage of spare parts being manufactured by each carmanufacturing company in Pakistan at present; and

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(b) the company-wise percentage of spare parts imported duringthe last three years till date?

Minister for Industries and Production (Mr. Ghulam Murtaza KhanJatoi): (a) There are two categories of parts which are being produced and usedby car manufacturers/ assemblers:

(i) One is CKD parts Category, under which the percentage of partsbeing manufactured by each car manufacturing company is as under:

——————————————————————————————Name of company %age of Category

Localization——————————————————————————————

M/s Pak Suzuki Motor 55% to 75% 800cc to 1300ccCompany Limited

M/s Indus Motor 60% to 70% 1300cc to 2000ccCompany Limited

M/s Honda Atlas Cars 60% to 70% 1300cc to 1800cc(Pakistan) Limited.

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(ii) The other category of the parts in spare parts which are beingproduced and used by the car manufacturers (OEMs) for cateringtheir after- market requirement through their dealers network.

These parts constitute around 25% of the total volume of the Cars.

(b) As FBR is the responsible agency for maintaining such data, wehave requested them to provide the requisite information. As soon as the informationis received from FBR, the same will be provided.

119. *Ms. Khalida Mansoor:

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state:

(a) the total land purchased for Bhara Kahu Housing Scheme inIslamabad so far; and

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(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to purchase new/more land for the said housingscheme; if so, when it will be implemented alongwith the detailsthereof?

Minister for Housing and Works: (a) The Housing Foundation executedan agreement with M/s Green Tree for the purchase of 3000 kanals land at BharaKahu Islamabad. However, Land measuring 3153 kanals 07 Marlas has beentransferred in the name of FGE Housing Foundation so far.

(b) There is no such kind of proposal so far under consideration of theGovernment to purchase new / more land for the said housing scheme. However,the Executive Committee is competent to take such decision after the fulfillment ofcodal formalities.

120. *Ms. Naseema:


(a) the province-wise funds allocated, released and utilized forsupplying electricity during the last five years;

(b) the province-wise funds allocated, released and utilized to restorethe old system of supply of electricity during the said period;

(c) whether it is a fact that the due share of electricity has not beenprovided to the far flung areas in Balochistan; if so, the reasonsthereof; and

(d) the steps being taken by the Government to compensate theunfair distribution of funds to Balochistan?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) Replyattached as Annex-A.

(b) Reply attached as Annex-B.

(c) SAP Funds are utilized for the improvement of distribution networkin all areas falling under the jurisdiction of QESCO without any discrimination.

(d) Does not pertain to Ministry of Water and Power.

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121. *Ms. Naseema


(a) the total quantity of electricity being provided to Balochistanfrom national grid at present;

(b) the total demand of electricity of said province at present; and

(c) the steps being taken by the Government to ensure the supply ofelectricity to the said province as per its requirement?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) Thetotal quantity of electricity being provided to Baluchistan from National Grid atpresent is 6% of available generation being provided to DISCO’s. This calculationis established on the basis of consumption of respective DISCO’s during the periodwhen there was no load shedding in the country (2004-2005).

(b) 1455 MW.

(c) Following NTDC projects are being executed to ensure the supplyof electricity to the province.

1. 220 KV substation Lorali and allied transmission line.

2. 220 KV substation Khuzdar alongwith allied T/ line.

3. 220 KV substation Dera Murad Jamali alongwith allied T/line.

122. *Ms. Parveen Masood Bhatti:

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state whetherthere is any proposal under consideration of the Government to crackdown against power theft in the country; if so, when it will beimplemented?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif):Government has taken following step to crack down against Power Theft in thecountry:—

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• Punjab Government on the direction of Federal Government hasconstituted Task Forces to control theft of energy under the Conover-ship of Secretary Industries of Punjab and DCO of the DistrictManagement which is under progress.

• The crackdown against power theft has been launched with theassistance of FIA, The Criminal Procedure Code and Pakistan PenalCode have also been amended where by theft of electricity has beendeclared as non bail-able offence.

123. *Ms. Parveen Masood Bhatti:

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations andCoordination be pleased to state:

(a) the province wise total number of Polio Cases registered in thecountry during the year 2013-14; and

(b) the steps being taken by the Government to control the saiddisease?

Minister for National Health Services, Regulations andCoordination: Province wise total conformed polio cases 2013 & 14.——————————————————————————————

No. of Polio cases No. of infecteddistricts/towns

Region/ —————————————————————Province 2013 2014 (till to date) 2013 2014

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 11 5 6 2FPO” 7 FR Areas 65 29 5 4Sindh 10 1 7 1Balochistan 0 0 0 0Punjab 7 0 5 0Islamabad 0 0 0 0AJK 0 0 0 0GB 0 0 0 0Pakistan 93 35 23 7

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(b) Steps taken by the Government

• The National Emergency Action Plan (NEAP) 2014 for polio is beingimplemented in the country after endorsement by the Prime Ministerof Pakistan earlier this month with the objectives to arrest poliovirustransmission in Pakistan by end of 2015.

• Effective Provincial Polio Control Rooms/District Polio ControlRooms and surveillance system is in place, steps being taken to controlpolio disease in Pakistan include supplementary immunization activities(in national and sub-national level house-to-house campaigns) andstrengthening of routine immunization activities, which include routineimmunization with the oral polio vaccine.

• For Peshawar and Karachi the key reservoirs for poliovirus in thecountry, special activities are being implemented in the 02 cities. Theseactivities have seen changed arrangements for security cover forvaccinators and frontline workers, weekly campaigns delivered inone day (normally campaigns are of 3-4 days duration) and theprovision of a broad child health package of benefits to the community.

• Intensive schedule of polio campaigns is being carried out across thecounty, with particular focus on areas where children are at risk ofpoliomyelitis, focused on the activities during the low season fortransmission (December-April) when the chances of stopping thespread of the virus are the best.

• A review of existing transit strategy has been done for utilizingpermanent vaccination transit points at international border crossings,intra-provincial & district borders, bus stations, railway stations, tollplazas, religious shrines and other gathering places to vaccinatechildren on the move, especially those coming from and going topolio reservoir areas.

• In addition to campaigns to raise children’s immunity to poliovirusthrough vaccinations for controlling the polio disease also offeringthe routine immunization programme. Pakistan has very low coveragein its routine immunization programme (the Expanded Programmeon Immunization, EPI). EPI is now being strengthened by buildingsynergies between the polio eradication initiative and EPI.

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• The Polio Eradication Initiative is working to actively engage thereligious leadership in the fight against polio. Several fatwas havebeen issued in support of polio eradication and in opposition to violentattacks on polio vaccinators. A National Islamic Advisory Group(NIAG) & Provincial Scholars Task Force (PSTFs) for polio havebeen established in consultation and support of International Islamicuniversity (IIU), Islamabad.

• Operational security guidelines have been developed and fullyimplemented to improve the safety and security of polio vaccinators.

• Through concerted efforts Pakistan will be a polio-free country inthe near future.

124. *Ms. Shakila Luqman:

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter Faith Harmony bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the residential and transportarrangements for Hajj 2014 have been completed;

(b) if not, the steps taken for the said arrangements?

Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony (SardarMuhammad Yousaf): (a) No.

(b) The residential and transport arrangements for Hajj 2014 would becompleted in accordance with the Hajj Policy 2014. However, Ministry of ReligiousAffairs and Interfaith Harmony has initiated the process of hiring of accommodationin the month of February, 2014

125. *Ms. Shakila Luqman:


(a) whether it is a fact that there is a shortage of Governmentresidential accommodations for Federal Government employeesin the country and particularly in Islamabad;

(b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to meet the saidshortage during the year 2013-14?

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Minister for Housing and Works: (a) Yes it is a fact that there is anacute shortage of Government accommodation for Federal Government employeesin the country. At present there are 28228 housing units which stands allotted andthere is shortage of 24991 units as 24991 persons are waiting on General WaitingList. Break up of total Government accommodation and shortfall through out thecountry is placed at Annex-A.

(b) Yes, keeping in view shortage of Government accommodation theGovernment has taken step to meet the shortage during the year 2013-14.(Annex-B).

Annex-A

BREAK UPEXISTING HOUSING-UNITS AND SHORTFALLS

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Government Government Servants onaccommodation General Waiting List.

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Islamabad 17227 19089 19089

Karachi 7882 2587 2587

Lahore 1952 2390 2390

Peshawar 669 832 832

Quetta 498 93 93————————————————————————————————————————

Total 28228 24991 24991————————————————————————————————————————

Annex-B

The construction of new housing unit was banned by Cabinet on13-3-1995. In order to address the issue of shortage of Governmentaccommodation a Summary for the Prime Minister was moved by the Ministry ofHousing & Works for lifting of ban on new construction of Governmentaccommodations. The Prime Minister has desired to formulate a comprehensivepolicy in consultation with all stakeholders for addressing housing needs ofGovernment employees.

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Mostly, government servants come under the category of low to mediumincome groups.

The Government has announced a mega housing programme to provideaffordable homes to low income families on ownership basis. To make the PrimeMinister’s vision of Low Income Housing Program a success, the Ministry ofHousing & Works has taken a step forward and constituted a “SteeringCommittee” on Prime Minister’s Low Income Housing Program to devise themechanism to deliver 500,000 low cost houses.

The Government Employees who fall under low to medium income categorydeserve to own a house on ownership basis also. However, till the time their turnto own a house is not matured, they deserve to get a rented government ownedaccommodation. As soon as they get retired form government service, they shouldget a house on ownership basis from the government.

Policy Measures:

(a) Ministry of Housing & Works will annually construct 5000government owned residential accommodation for the next 5 yearsto gradually increase housing supply to 50,000 units.

(b) Planning Division will allocate funds in PSDP for construction of 5000government owned accommodation annually for the next five years.

(c) Government will increase housing stock through renewal of exitinggovernment housing settlements under National Urban RenewalProgramme.

(d) Ministry of Housing & Works will construction government ownedaccommodations for institutions like Hospitals, EducationalInstitutions, Police, Training Academies, Schools, Colleges on theirland for which Planning Division will allocate funds through PSDPfor infrastructure development and construction cost.

(e) Hiring ceiling of government employees will annually increase by 10%.

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126. *Mr. Asad Umar


(a) the total number of cases of Typhoid registered/reported inIslamabad during the last five years till date alongwith thereasons thereof; and

(b) the steps being taken to control the said disease?

Transferred to Capital Administration and Development Division for answeron Next Rota Day.

127. *Ms. Belum Hasnain:


(a) the steps being taken by the Government to promote the Inter-faith Harmony in the country;

(b) total number of incidents of Sectarian violence occurred in thecountry during the last three years; and

(c) the steps being taken by the Government to prevent the Sectarianviolence in the country?

Transferred to Inerior Division for answer on Next Rota Day.

128. *Ms. Belum Hasnain


(a) the date wise rental ceiling of the Federal Government employeesincreased lastly alongwith the amount thereof; and

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to enhance the present ceiling of the FederalGovernment employees in view of inflation; if so, when it willbe implemented alongwith the details thereof?

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Minister for Housing and Works: (a) The date and grade wise rentalceiling of the Federal Government employees increased since 2008 alongwithamount thereof is placed at Annex-A, B & C.

(b) The case for revision of rental ceiling is under active consideration inthis Ministry. A Summary for the Prime Minister in this regard will be movedshortly.

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)

129. *Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan:


(a) whether it is a fact that Bhasha Dam is disputed between theKhyber Pakhtunkhawa and Gilgit-Baltistan; if so, the reasonsthereof;

(b) the difficulties being faced by the people of the area therefor;

(c) the steps being taken by the Government to resolve said dispute;and

(d) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to form boundary commission on the constructionof said Dam; if so, when it will be implemented?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) Yes,there is 8 km stretch of land on left bank of Indus River disputed between Gilgit-Baltistan & Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Diamer Basha Dam Project area. Both theProvinces are claiming about this stretch of land.

Owing to this issue, acquisition of land of disputed area required forconstruction of Diamer Basha Dam Project is pending.

(b) Due to boundary dispute residents of Thor (Gilgit-Baltistan) andHarban (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) block the KKH as a routine practice for fulfillmentof their demands.

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The main issues of the local tribes are:

• Ownership right of land in disputed area• Payment of land compensation

As a result the project activities of Diamer Basha ,Dam Project as well aspeople travelling on KKH are facing difficulties.

(c) The Government is proactive to resolve the issue. In this regard, itwas unanimously decided in the meeting held in the Ministry of Kashmir Affairs &Gilgit-Baltistan (KA&GB) under the Chairmanship of Federal Minister for(KA&GB) on 19-12-2013:

i. The disputed area should be handed over to Federal Security Forcesi.e. in line with the agreement made between both Gilgit-Baltistanand Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government on 18-12-2013 till finalizationof the dispute.

ii. WAPDA should be allowed to continue work on the site, and

iii. A one man Judicial Commission may be appointed by the Governmentto look into the dispute in detail and furnish recommendations to theFederal Government. A retired Judge of Supreme Court, preferablyfrom Punjab, Sindh or Balochistan may be appointed.

(d) In pursuance of above decisions, the process of Judicial Commissionis underway.

130. *Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan:

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of Utility Stores functioning in the Province ofKhyber Pakhtunkhwa at present;

(b) the total income earned and expenditures incurred by the saidstores during the period from 1-1-2012 to 31-12-2012; and

(c) the total number of employees recruited in those Utility Storeson contract, daily wages and regular basis during the period

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from 2008 to 2013 alongwith the procedure adopted for saidrecruitment?

Minister for Industries and Production (Mr. Ghulam Murtaza KhanJatoi): (a) Presently 1281 stores are functioning in the province of KhyberPakhtunkhawa.

(b) The Corporation earned Gross Profit of Rs.904.597 Million fromthese stores during the period of 01-01-2012 to 31-12-2012 and incurredexpenditure of Rs.807.740 Million during the said year.

(c) Detail of recruited employees in USC (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) duringthe period from 2008-2013 is as under:

a. Regular - Nilb. Contract - 1095c. Daily Wages - 1287

i. The daily wagers were engaged as stop gap arrangement as USCsales staff strength varies after every quarter. The authorization ofsales staff is worked out after every two quarters. Therefore, anumber of employees are kept on daily wages.

ii. The contractual employees were appointed after observing therequired codal formalities i.e. after obtaining required NOC fromthe Government and publication of vacancies in the press.

131. *Rai Hasan Nawaz Khan:


(a) the total number of Power Houses other than Hydel Power Plantsestablished in public sector at present alongwith the productivecapacity thereof separately; and

(b) whether it is a fact that said Power Houses are generating lesselectricity than their production capacities?

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Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) Thetotal number of power houses other than Hydel Power Plants established in publicsector alongwith the present production capacity is attached at Annexure-A.

(b) Some of the said power houses are generating less electricity thantheir production capacities. The reasons thereof are as under:

Insufficient supply of gas to Thermal Power Plants of GENCOs fromSNGPL/SSGC due to increase gas demand by Domestic, Commercial,CNG, Fertilizer and Industrial Sectors.

Insufficient and irregular supply of Fuel Oil (HSFO/LSFO) toGENCOs Plants by PSO due to less availability of product, logisticproblems and especially payment issues on account of Circular Debt.

Frequent Forced Outages of generating units.

Scheduled Outages of machines for Maintenance.

Derating of old and outlived machines.

Less dispatch to some plants due to very costly generation to avoidincrease in tariff.

Annex (A)

SCENARIO OF WAPDA THERMAL POWER STATIONSDAILY AVERAGE GENERATION OF LAST THREE MONTHS

DEC-13 TO FEB-14)———————————————————————————————————————————Name of Station Derated Daily average last Remarks

Capacity three months(MW) (MW)

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JAMSHORO (FO/GAS) (4000/150) 700 266.7 Frequent forced outage of units

KOTRI (GAS) (35) 140 0.3 Non availability of gas quota

LAKHRA 30 13.4 Technical Problem

QUETTA (GAS) (10) 25 0.0 Non availability of gas quota

GUGGU (GAS) (317) 1,155 655.1 Units remained on forced outagedue to various technical problems

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———————————————————————————————————————————Name of Station Derated Daily average last Remarks

Capacity three months(MW) (MW)

———————————————————————————————————————————MUZAFFARGARH (FO/GAS) 1,130 627.7 Units remained on forced outage(6500/360) due to various technical problems.

MULTAN (FO/GAS) (300/37) 60 0.0 Due to costly generation plantis standby

GTPS F/ABAD (GAS) (55) 210 0.0 Non availability of gas quota

SPS F/ABAD (FO) (300) 100 0.0 Shortage of fuel

SHAHDARA (GAS) 30 0.0 Non availability of gas quota——————————————————————————————————————————— Total: 3,580 1563.19———————————————————————————————————————————

132. *Rai Hasan Nawaz Khan:


(a) whether it is a fact that names of those Government employeesstill find mention in General Waiting List of Estate Office whohave either been retired/died or left Government job;

(b) whether it is also a fact that names of those Governmentemployees are also mentioned in the said list to whomGovernment accommodation has already been allotted and areresiding therein;

(c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in affirmative, thetime by which new General Waiting List will be prepared/finalized?

Minister for Housing and Works: (a) Yes, There may be such namesfor want of authenticated information for deletion from GWL. However it isconfirmed that before issuance of allotment from GWL on maturity of turn requisiteinformation is collected and such names are deleted/ crossed and not allottedGovernment accommodation.

(b) Yes, Some Federal Government Employees residing in lower categoryhouses have got their names registered for allotment of higher category house asper rules. However on allotment of houses of entitled category their names are

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deleted from GWL. There may be few persons who got allotment on out of turnbasis but still their names stands on GWL but such names will be removed shortly.

(c) Yes, The General Waiting List is updated / finalized from time to timeand there is no chance for allotment of double accommodation.

133. *Dr. Arif Alvi:

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleasedto state:

(a) the steps being taken by the Ministry to ensure the availabilityof good quality of cotton seed in the market;

(b) whether it is a fact that the copyright laws in Pakistan protectgenetically modified seeds; if so, whether the Government ispromoting said seeds without reservations;

(c) whether it is also a fact that the approved But variety for cottonavailable in the market is low in toxin level with weakgermination strength;

(d) whether it is further a fact that the approved varieties of cottonmeet the international levels of gene expression; and

(e) the prescribed procedure to approve and reject the varieties ofseeds and to make it transparent?

Transferred to Climate Change Division for answer on Next Rota Day.

134. *Dr. Arif Alvi:

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleasedto state:

(a) the plan of the Ministry to improve pollination and the effects ofthe same in improving agricultural crops yields in Pakistan;

(b) the goals fixed in this regard for the next five years;

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(c) the status and data with regard to the same; and

(d) steps being taken to encourage bee farming and increase otherpollinators in Pakistan?

Minister for National Food Security and Research (Mr. SikandarHayat Khan Bosan): (a) This issue deals with Agriculture Extension Serviceswhich is the responsibility of the Provincial.

(b) Concerns to Provinces(c) Concerns to Provinces

(d) • Promotion of bee farming, training programs have been launchedthroughout Pakistan AJK, Gilgit Baltistan and FATA areas.

• Pre-Feasibility has been prepared for Prime Minister’s Youth BusinessLoan (available on www.parc.gov.pk)

• Articles are published in Urdu for the benefit of beekeepers.

135. *Dr. Nafisa Shah:


(a) whether it is a fact that the Lady Health Visitor program hasbeen regularized; and

(b) the scales given to the LHVs under the said program alongwiththe terms and conditions of their service?

Minister for National Health Services, Regulations andCoordination: (a) & (b) There is no Lady Health Visitors Programme. LadyHealth Visitors are already part of the existing Health cadre and are registered byNursing Council. And are appointed in Hospitals and Rural Health Center (RHCs)

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Basic Health Unit (BHU) and Maternal & Child Health Center (MCH). Theywere inducted in BPS-9 but with the revision in service structure they will beinducted in BPS-12.

136. *Dr. Nafisa Shah:

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state the numberof agreements, MOUs and projects regarding energy sector have beensigned with China since June, 2013?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): ThePrivate Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has signed the following, three (3)Memorandum of Understanding related to the power sector with the Chinesecompanies since June, 2013:——————————————————————————————Company/Companies Capacity (MW) Date signed——————————————————————————————

(i) Power China and 2 x 660 MW (Phase-1) 29-08-2013Al-MaraqibInvestment of Qatar 8 x 660 MW (Phase-2)

(ii) China Gezhouba 1 x 660 MW 06-01-2014Group CompanyLimited

(iii) China Gezhouba 3 x 660 MW 18-03-2014Group CompanyLimited

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137. *Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho:

Will the Minister for National Health Service, Regulations andCoordination be pleased to state:

(a) the amount of foreign exchange earned by the pharmaceuticalsector during the last two years; and

(b) the incentives being given to improve the said sector?

Transferred to Commerce Division for answer on Next Rota Day.

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138. *Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho:

Will the Minister for National Health Service, Regulations andCoordination be pleased to state whether there is any proposal underconsideration of the Government to place nutritional supplementson the list of registered drugs; if so, when it will be implemented; ifnot, the reasons thereof?

Minister for National Health Services, Regulations andCoordination: (i) Yes. The Nutritional Supplements were being marketed asun-registered items in Pakistan before the enactment of the DRAP Act 2012 whichhas now provided for regulating the Nutritional supplements as “Health & OTCproducts”.

(ii) Since the Nutritional Supplements shall be regulated for the first time,it is therefore necessary to frame relevant rules for their enlistment, licensing andregistration. The Drug Regulatory Authority has finalized the enlistment rules in thefirst instant. These rules have been submitted for vetting to the Law Justice andHuman Rights Division on 26/3/2014. These rules will be notified in the officialGazette after vetting by the Law Justice and Human Rights Division.

(iii) The enlisted products will be provisionally granted manufacturingand marketing authorizations for a specific period notified by the Authority, withprior approval of the Federal Government subject to the fulfillment of the prescribedstandards,(Pharmacopeias, Codex Alimentarious)

139. *Ms. Surriya Jatoi:


(a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to generate the electricity from Hydel PowerProjects with stream water in the country;

(b) if so, when it will be implemented alongwith the details; if not,the reasons thereof?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) &(b) WAPDA has prepared a master plan to generate the electricity from hydelpower projects with stream water in the country. The detail of projects underconstruction, ready for construction and under planning are as under:—

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140. *Ms. Surriya Jatoi:

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to statewhether it is a fact that the prices of Imported and local vehicleshave been increased during the year 2013-14; if so, the reasonsthereof?

Minister for Industries and Production (Mr. Ghulam Murtaza KhanJatoi): Yes, it is fact that the prices of the imported and locally manufacturedvehicles have increased during the year 2013-14. Trend of increase in prices during2012-13 and 2013-14 is attached at Annexure-I & II.

Reasons for increase in prices of Imported vehicles:

• Increase in prices of imported vehicles is mainly due to reduction inthe age of importable vehicles from 5 years to 3 years with effectfrom 15th December 2012.

• Price of three years old car in Japan is much higher than five year oldcar.

• Depreciation allowance allowed on imported used vehicles alsodecreased to 24% from 50% (CGO No. 13/2012 dated 31st August,2012).

Reasons for increase in prices of locally made vehicles:

• Devaluation of Pak Rs vis a vis Dollar and Japanese Yen in recentpast (Annexure-I).

• GST increased from 16% to 17% in Budget 2013-14.

In view of appreciation of Pak rupee against US dollar, Indus Motors(Toyota) has recently decreased the prices of Toyota Corolla Xli/Gli variants byRs. 50,000, while the rates of Toyota Corolla Altis variants were decreased byRs.75,000.

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Annexure-II

Prices of the Imported Vehicles—————————————————————————————— ISLAMABAD 2013 2014

(FIVE YEARS OLD) (THREE YEARS OLD)——————————————————————————————Daihatsu Mira 660cc Rs. 8.5 Lac to 9 lac Rs. 9.5 Lac to 10 lacDaihatsu Move 660cc Rs. 8.5 Lac to 9 lac Rs. 9.75 Lac to 10 lacSuzuki Alto 660cc Rs. 8 Lac to 8.5 lac Rs. 9 Lac to 9.75 lacToyota Vitz 1000cc Rs. 11.50 Lac Rs. 14.50 LacToyota Axio 1500 cc Rs. 16-17 Lac Rs. 18 to 19 LacToyota Premio 1500 cc Rs. 20-21 Lac Rs. 25 to 28 LacToyota Premio 1800 cc Rs. 23-27 Lac Rs. 31-32 Lac——————————————————————————————

• Prices obtained through market survey.

• Prices mainly depend on the condition, mileage and features ofvehicles.

141. *Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak:


(a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan is generating electricity throughexpensive resources; if so, the reasons thereof; and

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to generate electricity through renewable energyresources; if so, when it will be implemented alongwith the detailsthereof?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) Powersector is resorting to expensive source of energy generation i.e. RFO whichranges from 34.2% to 37.8% from FY 2011 to 2014. In the past RFO priceswere low so power plants on RFO were installed. However, unusual surge inRFO prices are becoming cause of expensive generation cost. The main reasonsof generation of expensive fuel e.g. RFO are as under:

1. To meet with ever increase in demand of electricity.

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2. Less allocation gas to power sector.3. Meager source of generation on coal.4. To avoid long hours of load shedding.5. To keep the economic activities going.6. To sustain economic development in the country.7. To avert law & order situation as people agitate against load shedding

especially in extreme weather conditions.

(b) Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) is pursuing andfacilitating the development of Alternative & Renewable Energy (ARE) basedpower projects through the private sector under RE Policy 2006.

Two wind power projects having individual capacity of 49.5 MW and56.4 MW are operational and supply electricity to the grid. Three (03) windpower projects of 150 MW capacity in total are under construction and will becompleted in 2014. Another thirteen (13) wind projects having a cumulative capacityof 680 MW are at advance stages, ready to achieve financial closing in 2014. Intotal, 34 wind power projects are in different stages of development.

24 solar power projects having a cumulative capacity of 792.99 MW areunder different stages of development and can achieve COD by 2015/16 subjectto availability of Grid and tariff.

08 biomass / bagasse based power projects are also under development.Several sugar mills have approached AEDB for development of power generationprojects under the Framework for Power Co-generation 2013 (Biomass/Bagasse).

142. *Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak:


(a) whether it is a fact that country’s coal reserves are sufficient tomeet its energy needs for the next 200 years;

(b) whether it is also a fact that the Government is planning toestablish four coal-fired power plants at the Gadani Power Parkin Balochistan; and

(c) whether it is also a fact that said plants will run on importedcoal; if so, the reasons for not utilizing the coal reserves of Thar?

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Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) Thisquestion pertains to Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources.

(b) The list of power plants to be installed in Private sector is not availablein this office, however, new coal fined Power Plants to be installed in public sectorare mentioned hereunder:

1. 2x660MW Coal Fired Power Plant Jamshoro:

The preliminary documentation of this project has been completed. Thisproject is being financed by Asian Development Bank. The loan agreement hasbeen signed for US$ 900 Million on 12th February, 2014. The tentative completiondate of this project is 2018. 20% Thar Coal (Lignite) and 80% imported coal(sub-bituminous) will be used on this project.

2. 2x660 MW Coal Fired Power Plant Gadani:

Government has planned to construct Power Park at Gadani Baluchistan.10x660 MW machines will be installed by Pakistan Power Park ManagementCompany Limited. The preliminary documentation i.e. feasibility report, PC-I EIA,bidding documents etc. is under process. The expected completion date of thisproject is 2018. 100% imported coal (sub-bituminous) will be utilized.

3. 2x660 MW Coal Fired Power Plant Thar:

Its concept paper has been submitted to MoW&P for approval. Forpreparation of preliminary documentation, EOI has been called to hire appropriateconsultants. This project will work on 100% Thar coal.

4. 2x660 MW Coal Fired Power Plant Lakhra:

Its concept paper has been submitted to MoW&P for approval. Forpreparation of preliminary documentation, EOI has been called to hire appropriateconsultants. 80% imported coal and 20% local coal will be used.

5. 200 MW Coal Fired Power Plant Quetta:

Its concept paper has been submitted to MoW&P for approval. Forpreparation of preliminary documentation, EOI has been called to hire appropriateconsultants. 80% imported coal and 100% local coal will be used.

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In order to overcome the energy short fall Government will facilitate theestablishment of 10x660 MW super critical coal-fired power plants based onimported coal at Gaddani, Baluchistan.

(c) Since the production of coal from Thar mines will further take atleast 3-4 years. Moreover, Thar Coal has low calorific value & high ash andmoisture contents than imported coal. However, provision has been made to use20% blending of Thar coal with imported coal at 2x660MW Coal Fired PowerProject Jamshoro.

It is very difficult to transport Thar Coal at Gadani Site. Therefore, Importedcoal will be utilized at Gaddani Power Park due to availability of sea port nearbyGadani.

Yes. The proposed 10x660 MW power plants will operate on importedcoal; as the extraction and commercial supply of Thar Coal has not yet beenstarted on a scale which may be sufficient to be used as fuel for 10x660 MWpower plants.

143. *Mr. Sher Akbar Khan


(a) whether it is a fact that the District Bunair is rich in variousminerals like coal and granite; and

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to explore the said minerals; if so, when it will beimplemented alongwith the details thereof?

Transferred to Petroleum and Natural Resources Division for answer onNext Rota Day.

ISLAMABAD: KARAMAT HUSSAIN NIAZI,The 30th March, 2014. Secretary.

PCPPI—409(14) NA—30-3-2014—700.

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(10th Session)

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

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“UNSTARRED QUESTIONS AND THEIR REPLIES”

For Monday, the 31st March, 2014

34. S. A. Iqbal Qadri:(Deferred during the 6th Session)


(a) the composition and functions of National Energy PolicyCommittee; and

(b) the names of the members of the said committee alongwith theirdesignation perks and privileges?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a)&(b)Ministry of Water & Power neither constituted nor have knowledge of perks andprivileges of National Energy Policy Committee.

30. Ms. Parveen Masood Bhatti:(Deferred during the 9th Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that a 100 KVA transformer has been stolenfrom “Goth Ahmed Qaim Khani Patoyun, District Sanghar”during the recent past;

(b) if so, the steps being taken to install a new 100 KVA transformerin said village at the earliest?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) Thecoils of 100 KVA transformer of village Goth Ahmed Qaim Khani near Patoyun,District Sanghar was stolen on 01.09.2013. FIR was lodged with the concernedPolice Station.

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(b) The transformer was replaced and supply was restored. The coils oftransformer of said village were again stolen about 15-days back. After repair oftransformer, the power supply of above village has now been restored.

31. Sheikh Salahuddin:(Deferred during the 9th Session)

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state the namesof projects for power generation being executed at present alongwiththe date of commencement thereof?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif):Public Sector — Thermal Power Projects:

Names of Thermal Power Projects being executed in Public Sectoralongwith the dates of commencement are given as under:

————————————————————————————————————————Sr. Name of Commencement Original Revised Achievement

No. Project Date Completion CompletionDate Date

————————————————————————————————————————1. 425 MW, 15.10.2008 15.04.2011 Dec – 2014 Unit#1 by Mid

CCPP, May, 2014Nandipur (Expected)

Unit#2 byMid-July,

2014(Expected)

Unit#3 by MidSep, 2014(Expected)

Unit#4 by MidDec. 2014(Expected)

2. 747 MW, 27.08.2010 Aug-2013 March-2015 Unit#1CCPP, (243MW)Guddu 23.03.2014

Unit#2(243MW) Mid

April(Expected)

Unit#3(261MW) Mid

May, 2014(Expected)

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35. Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan:(Deferred during the 9th Session)


(a) the Government department-wise amount of WAPDA’soutstanding dues under the head of electricity bills at present ;and

(b) the steps being taken by WAPDA to recover the said outstandingamount?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a)Government department / Province-wise lists of outstanding dues of PEPCO forthe month ending 01/2014 are attached. Annex-A.

(b) following steps are being taken to enhance the recovery of DistributionCompanies:

• Timely execution of equipment removal orders against the defaulters.

• Strict vigilance over payment of electricity bills of big IndustrialCommercial and Tubewell consumers.

• Physical checking of the premises of the permanently defaultingconsumers to make sure that the defaulters are not using electricityform any other source.

• Follow up of Court cases/Settlement of billing disputes.

• Timely delivery of electricity bills to consumers.

• Circle review and Regional review committees have been activatedfor reviewing the disputed cases.

• Provincial Finance Secretaries are being pursued for recovery ofoutstanding dues against the major defaulting departments ofprovincial government.

• Reconciliation with Government Departments to recover the legitimatedues.

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• Demands are being created from the District Collector and recoveryis being effected through Tehsildar under Land Revenue Act.

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)

42. Sahibzada Muhammad Yaqub:(Deferred during the 9th Session)


(a) the number of posts lying vacant in various cadres in the WAPDAOffices, District Lower Dir; and

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to fill the said posts; if so, when it will beimplemented?

Reply not received.

46. Nawab Muhammad Yousif Talpur:(Deferred during the 9th Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that the seniority list of Senior Engineers(BPS-18) (Non-Generation) is being maintained at all Pakistanlevel in PEPCO;

(b) if so, the details of Junior Engineers (BPS-17) promoted as SeniorEngineers (BPS-18) (Non. Generation) during the period from1-1-2005 till date in each DISCO alongwith their seniorityposition, it order of combined seniority in PEPCO at all Pakistanlevel basis on the following format: Name Fathers Name, Dateof Birth, Qualification, Domicile, Date of appointment/Promotion as Junior Engineer (BPS-17), Date of Promotion asSenior Engineer (BPS-18), Seniority Number as Senior Engineerand Name of DISCO?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): Theseniority list of Senior Engineers (BPS-18) (Non-Generation) is being maintained at all

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Pakistan level in PEPCO based on the information received from DISCOs & NTDCLregarding promotion of Jr. Engineers (BPS-17) as Sr. Engineer (BPS-18).

(b) DISCO have been devolved the powers for career progression ofofficers from (BPS-17) to BPS-18 and accordingly their promotion as well asseniority is being carried out at Company level. The requisite details regardingpromotions and seniority of Jr. Engineers of DISCOs & NTDCL is attached asAnnex-A.


80. Dr. Mahreen Razaque Bhutto(Deferred during the 9th Session)

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleasedto state the year-wise amount of funds allocated for the developmentof agriculture sector during last three years till date?

Minister for National Food Security and Research (Mr. SikandarHayat Khan Bosan): Consequent upon 18th Constitutional Amendment, 2011subject of agriculture has been devolved to Provinces.

This ministry was created on 26-11-2011 and funds allocated under PSDPfar last three years are as under:

2011-12 Rs. 0.000 million

2012-13 Rs. 495.000 million

2013-14 Rs. 750.000 million

161. Ms. Khalida Mansoor:(Deferred during the 9th Session)

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and inter Faith Harmony bepleased to state the steps being taken by the Ministry against thepersons spreading sectarianism in the country?

Transferred to Interior Division for answer on Next Rota Day.

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162. Sahibzada Muhammad Yaqub:(Deferred during the 9th Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that the electricity system and lines of DistrictDir Lower are extremely outdated; and

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to renovate the said lines; it so, when it will beimplemented?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) &(b) Following steps being taken to renovate the lines of the said area:

1. Conversion of 33KV outgoing Samar Bagh Feeder from 66 KVGSSa Mian Banda Timergara supplying 12,214 Nos. consumers ofvillages Samar Bagh, Saddar Kalay, Kambat Badin, Maskinay andDrangal is under process.

2. Bifurcation case of 11 KV Warsak Feeder emanating from 132KVGSS Timergara feeding 6,423 Nos. consumers of village Khali RabatMalakand and Toormang Dara is under process for approval andexecution.

3. 11KV Talash express feeder emanating from 132KV GSS Chakdarais bifurcated and 11KV Dishkhela - Feeder emanating from 132KVGSS Sado Timergara has been created which is recently energized.

171. Mr. Shafqat Mehmood:(Deferred during the 9th Session)

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations andCoordination be pleased to state the name of the owners of the medicalcolleges registered with the Ministry during the last five years?

Minister for National Health Services, Regulations andCoordination: The requisite information obtained from the concerned departmentis as under:

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172. Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:(Deferred during the 9th Session)


(a) the sub-division wise overloaded transformers in District Bunairat present; and

(b) the steps being taken by the Government in this regard so far?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) Thesub-division wise overloaded transformers in District Bunair are as under:-

————————————————————————————————————— Sub- Capacity wise Total No of Overloaded Transformers Division ————————————————————————————

25KVA 50KVA 100KVA 200KVA Total—————————————————————————————————————Dagar-I 04 04 07 0 15 NosDagar-II 0 08 05 01 14 NosTotal 04 12 12 01 29 Nos—————————————————————————————————————

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(b) The proposal for Augmentation & Rehabilitation District Bunir in r/othe above over loaded transformers are in process for technical analysis & sanctionand will be completed shortly. After completion the load on the system will bereduced & hence transformers will be saved from damaging.

173. Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:(Deferred during the 9th Session)


(a) the total loss caused to HT and LT lines and transformers inDistrict Bunair during the operation in Malakand Divisionalongwith the details thereof;

(b) the total expenditures incurred to meet the said losses alongwithdetails thereof; and

(c) the heads for which said amount has been provided?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) Thedetail of damages incurred in District Bunir during Operation Rah-a-Rast is asunder:—————————————————————————————— Transformers (KVA) in Nos. No. of Poles alongwith

allied materials——————————————————————————————

25 50 100 200 Total HT LT

12 28 24 10 74 40 36——————————————————————————————

(b) Total expenditure incurred = Rs.22,946,576/-

(c) DoP (Distribution of Power) Head.

177. Ms. Aisha Syed:(Deferred during the 9th Session)


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(a) the total number of electricity theft cases registered in the countryduring the last seven years alongwith province-wise breakupthereof; and

(b) the total number of persons arrested in the said cases alongwiththe action taken against them?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a)The total number of electricity theft cases registered in the country during the lastseven years alongwith porovince-wise break-up is as under:

Punjab : 87183Sindh : 813Khyber Pakhtunkhaw : 2096Balochistan : 08 Total : 90,100

(b) Company wise No. of Persons arrested during last 7 years are givenas under:——————————————————————————————Name of No. of Persons Action TakenDISCOs Arrested——————————————————————————————LESCO 770

GEPCO 115

FESCO 881

IESCO 33 • Detection Bills charged.

MEPCO 2097 • FIRs lodged.

PESCO 1099 • Cases are under trial in

TESCO Nil Court.

HESCO 52

SEPCO 48

QESCO 03

Total: 5098——————————————————————————————

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75. Begum Tahira Bukhari:


(a) the procedure prescribed to get urgent electricity connection inthe country at present; and

(b) the time by which said connection is provided at present?

Reply not received.

76. Ms. Nighat Parveen Mir:

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations andCoordination be pleased to state the year-wise total amount spent onanti-dengue campaign in Islamabad during the last five years?

Transferred to Capital Administration and Development Division for answeron Next Rota Day.

77. Ms. Nighat Parveen Mir:

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state:(a) the total number of employees recruited in Steel Mills, Karachi

during the period from 2008 to 2013; and

(b) the name of authority who granted approval therefor?

Minister for Industries and Production (Mr. Ghulam Murtaza KhanJatoi): (a) 5657 Employees in Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) have been recruitedduring period from 2008 to 2013.

(b) All the recruitments of employees of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM)have been approved / granted the then incumbent Chairman / CEO. Theserecruitments have also been ratified / approved by the BOD of PSM.

78. Ms. Khalida Mansoor:

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to statethe total number of persons employed in Utility Stores in the countryduring the period from 2008 to 2013 alongwith the procedure andcriterion adopted therefor?

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Minister for Industries and Production (Mr. Ghulam Murtaza KhanJatoi): Detail of employees engaged in USC during the period from 2008-2013is as under:

a. Contract - 4451b. Daily Wages - 4645The daily wagers were engaged as stop gap arrangement as USC sales

staff strength varies after every quarter. The authorization of sales staff is workedout after every two quarters. Therefore, number of employees are kept on dailywages. Moreover, also due to ban imposed by USC Board of Directors on regular/contract employment.

The contractual employees were appointed after observing the requiredcodal formalities i.e. after obtaining required NOC from the Government andpublication of vacancies in the press. The daily wagers have been engaged as astop gap arrangement.

79. Ms. Parveen Masood Bhatti:


(a) the total number of plots allotted to the Government employeesin Bhara Kahu Housing Scheme, Islamabad so far; and

(b) the procedure and criterion adopted therefor?

Minister for Housing and Works: (a) Allotment procedure of BharaKahu Housing Scheme is under process. No allotment letter has been issued sofar. About 29000 applicants have registered themselves in the aforesaid scheme.

(b) FGE Housing Foundation launched Bhara Kahu Housing Schemeunder Membership Drive. Membership Drive was approved by the Governmentof Pakistan in 2009 and the criteria for allotment and seniority is based on “FirstCome First Server”. The procedure for allotment of plots to the registered membersis under process.

80. Ms. Parveen Masood Bhatti:

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state the size-wise total number of plots in Bhara Kahu Housing Scheme for FederalGovernment employees?

Minister for Housing and Works: (a) The total plots of five categoriesare to be developed for FG Employees in Bhara Kahu Housing Scheme, Islamabad.The size-wise detail is as under:

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——————————————————————————————Category BPS or Tentative No.

Equivalent Size of plot of plots.——————————————————————————————

Cat-I 20-22 50’x90' 385Cat-II 18-19 40’x80' 574Cat-III 16-17 35’x70' 734Cat-IV 10-15 30’x60' 836Cat-V 1-9 25’x50' 724

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81. Ms. Shahnaz Saleem Malik:

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations andCoordination be pleased to state whether there is any proposal underconsideration of the Ministry to establish Research Centres regardingAIDS in District Dere Ghazi Khan; if so, when it will be implementedalongwith the details thereof?

Minister for National Health Services, Regulation andCoordination: There is no proposal under consideration at the moment forestablishment of Research Centre regarding HIV / AIDS at district Dera GhaziKhan.

The Punjab AIDS Control Program, has established the following servicesrelated to HIV / AIDS at Dera Ghazi Khan;—

• HIV Screening Site (VCCT).

• Treatment Centre (ARVs Centre).

• Prevention of Parent to Child Transmission of HIV (PPTCT) Site.

• Surveillance Site (For conformation of positive cases).

• Harm Reduction Project for Injecting Drug Users.

In addition through Global Fund Support, a Community & Home BasedCare (CHBC) site has been established for people living with HIV / AIDS.

82. Mr. Khalil George:

Will the Minister for Ports and Shipping be pleased to state:

(a) the province and cadre-wise number of persons recruited in KPTduring the last five years alongwith the period and nature of theappointments thereof separately;

(b) whether it is a fact that the said appointments were made as perprescribed rules; if so, the details; if not, the reasons thereof;and

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(c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to take necessary action against the responsibles;if so, the steps being taken in this regard?

Minister for Ports and Shipping (Mr. Kamran Michael): (a) Duringlast five years 1557 appointments were made in KPT within the sanctioned strengthof manpower through advertisement on regular / contract basis ,as well as ontemporary stipend basis. Details are attached at Annex-A.

(b) The appointment were made as per laid down rules & procedureskeeping in view of operational requirements to run the crafts, dredges and smoothhandling of cargo operation at port round the clock without any disturbances. Theappointment authorities as per Section-23 of KPT Act-1886 are as under:

(a). For BPS-20 and above KPT Board and Government

(b). For BPS-19 KPT Board

(c). For BPS-16 to 18 Chairman KPTand KPT PS-1 to PS-8

(c) No such proposal under consideration in this organization as theappointments have been made according to the governing rules / policy.


83. Ms. Shakila Luqman:


(a) the development schemes assigned to Pak-PWD during the lastthree years alongwith the present status thereof; and

(b) whether it is a fact that a number of those schemes have notbeen completed so far; if so, the reasons thereof?

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Minister for Housing and Works: (a)

(b) The work of on-going schemes were stopped on the orders ofHonourable Supreme Court of Pakistan dated 19-04-2013.

The honourable Supreme Court laid down the criteria for taking up thebalance work as well as new schemes in its order dated 22-07-2013. In pursuanceof said orders, the Chief Engineers of respective Zones constituted PhysicalInspection Committees to scrutinize the record and to inspect the work.

The schemes which have been found in order, are being completed whereasthose schemes in which embezzlement, loss or violation of PPRA Rules is detected,are being dealt in accordance with the Supreme Court Orders. If someembezzlement

; is detected in execution of schemes, the cases are referred to the

investigation Agencies for criminal action and completion/further payment againstsuch schemes would entail violation of Supreme Court Orders.

84. Mr. Asad Umar:


(a) the prescribed procedure for disposal of decayed pages of theHoly Quran and other scriptures in Islamabad; and

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(b) whether the Government has allocated any land in Islamabadfor the said purpose; if so, the details thereof?

Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony (SardarMuhammad Yousaf): (a) Government has taken serious steps and tried its bestto maintain sanctity of sacred papers at all cost. Such steps are as under:-

i. The Auqaf Department has placed Green boxes in all mosques andpublic places for collection of decayed/shaheed pages of the HolyQuran

ii. Local Bodies have been mobilized to dispose off these papers asper guidelines of Shariah.

iii. Public opinion is being mobilized through Print/Electronic media andJournals regularly by making appeal to the readers to observe sanctityof the sacred papers.

(b) No land has been allocated so far.

85. Ms. Belum Hasnain:

Will the Minister for National Health Service, Regulation andCoordination be pleased to state the names of pharmaceuticalcompanies to whom Ephedrine quota was given during the periodfrom 2002 to 2008 in the country alongwith the quantity thereof?

Minister for National Health Services, Regulation andCoordination: The names of pharmaceutical companies to whom ephedrine quotawas given during the period from 2006 to 2008 in the country alongwith quantityis at annex-A. Data for the year 2002 to 2005 shall be submitted in one month’stime as data required is about 12 years old and will take time to make consideratereply.


86. Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:


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(a) the location-wise total number of houses, apartments and plotsallotted to the employees of the Ministry including the FederalGovernment Employees Housing Foundation, (FGEHF),Members of the Board of Governor and Executive Committeein all completed housing schemes and its phases and extensionsand special allotments made by the FGEHF during the last fiveyears till date; and

(b) the names, designations, present postings, service Groups, lengthof service, domiciles, date of allotments, size of plots andentitlements of said employees?

Minister for Housing and Works: (a) A list showing detail of allotmentsissued to the employees of the Ministry of Housing & Works and FGE HousingFoundation (Phase wise) during the last five years is enclosed at (Annex-A). Theallotments issued (Annex-B) to the members of the Executive Committee / Boardof Governors (BOG) have been cancelled by the Housing Foundation in pursuanceof the directive received from Prime Minister’s Office. The allotments issued onP.M directive (Special Allotments) during the last give years is at (Annex-C).

(b) Names, designations, departments, length of service (FGEHFemployees), date of allotment size of plot and entitlements of the employees havebeen shown in the list (Annex-A & C). The detail regarding present posting,service group and domicile is not available with the FGE Housing Foundation.


87. Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state thecategory wise houses allotted on standard rent basis during the lastthree years till date alongwith the details and criteria adoptedtherefor?

Minister for Housing and Works: 328 Nos. of houses allotted onstandard rent basis during the last three years till date. The detail is at Annex-A.


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88. Dr. Nafisa Shah:


(a) the total number of vertical programs being run by the Ministry;

(b) the steps being taken to strengthen those programmes; and

(c) the mechanisms made for the coordination to ensure timelyrelease of funds to the provinces and their monitoring?

Minister for National Health Services, Regulation andCoordination: There are four vertical programs working under M/O NHSR&C,Islamabad namely:

(i) Expended Programme on Immunization. (EPI).

(ii) National T.B Control Programme.

(iii) National Malaria Control Programme.

(iv) National HIV AIDS Control Programme.

(b) Following steps have been taken to strengthen the programmes:

Expended Programme on Immunization. (EPI)

• The Ministry has filled the Human resource gap in Federal EPI bydeputations from the other government departments and recruitments withsupport of the WHO in deployment of the essential technical and supportingstaff.

• A comprehensive multiyear planning (cMYP) 2014-18 has been performedby local and international consultants in collaboration with the provinces.

• The National Vaccine and Logistic Management Committee has beennotified and has convened a meeting on 24th January 2014.

• The federal EPI is in process to reform National Immunization technicaladvisory Group (NITAG).

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National T.B Control Programme

• 1200 BHUs/4000 treatment centers established in public sector.

• Around 600,000 suspects tested for TB each year free of cost.

• 1.5 million TB cases treated free of cost with quality assured anti TBdrugs since 2001 in the country.

• TB Drug Management System established and warehouses have beenrefurnished all over the country.

• TB/HIV Co-infection guidelines developed and 16 sentinel site established.

• National Reference Laboratory established and functionalized-2009.

• MDR-TB guidelines developed, 18 PMDT sites established.

• Infection control guidelines developed.

• Development of National Strategic Plan “vision 2020”.

• Up-gradation of 3 Labs to bio-safety Level 3 to perform TB Culture andDrug Susceptibility Testing.

Malaria Control Pgramme

• Malaria Programme review by the international experts has beensuccessfully conducted in all the provinces of the country with the supportof WHO and Global Fund.

• National and Provincial Malaria Strategic Plans 2015-2020 are beingprepared.

• Concept paper for securing funds from G.F under now funding model isunder discussion with provincial counterparts and technical partners.

National HIV AIDS Control Programme

• Inter sectoral and inter agency(UN partners) Country CoordinationMechanism in place, which meets regularly for progress review.

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• Capacity building based on gaps identified during third part assessmentand field monitoring.

• Collection, collation and analysis of data collected, with feedback to theprovincial programs.

• Strengthening of the provincial program, by taking them on board as ‘sub-recipients’ for the Global Fund grant.

(c) The funds are released to all these programmes as per the CCI(Council of Common Interest) decision. The allocation is made by the PlanningCommission and accordingly the disbursement of the fund are made.

89. Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak:

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony bepleased to state:

(a) the steps taken by the Government to stream line the EducationSystem in Deeni Madaris to enable the students of those Madaristo compete in job market; and

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to bring the said Madaris at par with the nationaleducation standards?

Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony (SardarMuhammad Yousaf): (a) The Government have taken the following steps tostream line the Education System in Deeni Madaris:-

(i) Degree of Shahadat ul Aalamia of Deeni Madaris has been recognizedequivalent to M A Islamiat/Arabic.

(ii) Model Deeni Madaris have been set up by the Government whereincontemporary compulsory subjects are taught besides Islamicsubjects.

(iii) Many meetings have been held with Ittehad Tanzeema-e-MadarisDeenia Pakistan to persuade bill to teach contemporary subjects intheir Madaris. Many Madaris have charted contemporary subjects.The inclusion of contemporary subjects will enable Deeni Madaristo compete for jobs.

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(b) The Government is struggling from the very beginning to bring theMadaris at far with the National Education standard and for this purpose meetingswith the Ittehad Tanzeemat-e-Madaris have been held. An agreement with theITMP have been reached whereby their boards will be given legal status, whereafterthey would come at par with the national education standards.

90. Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak:


(a) the objectives for the establishment of the Federal DrugSurveillance Laboratory; and

(b) the details of services rendered during the year 2013-14 by thesaid laboratory, alongwith the fields of research thereof?

Minister for National Health Services, Regulations andCoordination:( a) The objectives for establishment of Federal Drugs SurveillanceLaboratory (FDSL) are as under:

i. To ensure availability of safe, efficacious and quality drugs to thegeneral public by establishing a laboratory other than Central DrugLaboratory Karachi (CDL) with credible testing system which indue course of time may obtain ISO / International Certifications andaccreditation by WHO. Establishment of this laboratory will help insharing the existing workload on CDL.

ii. To establish a reference laboratory for testing and certifyingcommodities for export purpose in post WTO scenario.

iii. To provide a centre for research and development in the field ofmedicines.

iv. To establish an Institute for standardization and distribution ofsecondary / working reference standards of Active PharmaceuticalIngredients (APIs) from primary / pharmacopial reference standardsfor manufacturers to bring harmonization of standards in thepharmaceutical industry.

v. Post marketing surveillance / Bioavailability and BioequivalenceStudies

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(b) The FDSL is still in the project phase and the completion date of theproject is 30th June 2014. All the procured equipment has been installed and theprocess for recruitment of the staff has been initiated to operationalise the Lab.Therefore no services could be provided during the year 2013-2014 by the saidlaboratory. After completion of the project the Laboratory shall be able to renderthe services according to the objectives as stated above.

The field of research are summarized below:-

• Development of new testing procedures and their validation relevantto human medicine particularly.

• To develop a quantitative understanding of the interaction of drugswith key biological systems, leading to the more rational design ofdrugs.

• Development of drug combination of low toxicity.

• Bio-availability and bio-equivalence studies.

• Specialized services of R&D. Apart from conducting research anddevelopment in various fields, FDSL will provide specialized servicessuch as feasibility studies for a new projects, product or technology,adaptation and evaluation of new technologies, opinion reports onproduct, application, technology, project, etc.

91. Ms. Aasiya Nasir:


(a) the total number and amount of line losses caused during lastone year in the province of Balochistan;

(b) the steps taken by the Ministry to prevent said losses; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government to protect the assets andemployees of QESCO during the year 2013-14?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) Anamount of Rs.8213.24 million on account of line loses during the last one year inProvince of Balochistan.

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(b) The following steps have been taken to prevent Line Losses:-

• Surveillance checks and monitoring of consumption.

• Regular meter testing.

• Launching of joint task force (QESCO & FIA) to control theft ofelectricity.

• Regular raid by Magistrate to control theft.

• Replacement of sluggish / old and defective meters.

• Follow up action on meter reading.

• Combing of feeders to remove illegal hooking / kundas.

(c)

i. QESCO + NTDC has mutually hired the services of ProvincialGovernment to deploy security staff for the protection of transmissionlines and QESCO employees.

ii. Moreover, QESCO installations are also ensured under WEPS(WAPDA Equipment Protection System).

iii. Surveillance and Monitoring of transmission line by QESCO ownstaff.

92. Ms. Aasiya Nasir:

Will the Minister for Ports and Shipping be pleased to state the stepstaken by the Ministry to bring improvement in the ports of the country;particularity to make Gwadar Port operational and more viable?

Minister for Ports and Shipping (Mr. Kamran Michael): (a)

KARACHI PORT TRUST, KARACHI

1. Karachi Port has been in the process of widening and deepening itschannel. The channel has been widened from 180 meters to 300

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meters. The sanctioned depth is of -13.0 meters and container shipsof upto 12 meter draft are calling at the two container terminals atKarachi Port, namely, Karachi International Container Terminal andPakistan International Container Terminal.

2. As per berths rehabilitation program reconstruction and deepeningof berths 10-14 has been completed. Re-construction of berths 15to 17A is being executed.

3. To transform of the Karachi Port into a regional transshipment huband to attract mother vessels to Pakistan, KPT has envisaged aPakistan Deep Water Container Port Project. The port comprises10 berths (4 in Phase-I presently being executed) with a depth of16m initially.

GWADAR PORT AUTHORITY , GWADAR

(a) The Gwadar Port operation has been handed over to ChineseOverseas Ports Holding Company. The Company is in process ofmobilizing technical and financial resources to finalize Port’s BusinessPlan. The plan would be ready by May 2014 and thereaftercommercial activities would start on the port.

(b) MoU has been signed between GPA and Chinese state-ownedcompany CCCC for construction of East Bay Expressway a vitallink joining Gwadar Port with Coastal Highway for speedy portoperations. Construction work on this road will be started during thecurrent year (2014).

(c) High level meetings and visits to China for establishment of China –Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) via Gwadar Port. The 2ndJoint Coordination Committee of CPEC has approved 9 projects,in the short-term phase, for operationalization of Gwadar Prot anddevelopment of Gwadar City.

(d) Construction of N-85 and M-8 has been started on war footing byNHA for hinterland connectivity including China-Pakistan EconomicCorridor.

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(e) Establishment of Gwadar Port Free Zone (GPFZ) in Eastern Bay.Federal Government is providing Rs. 6.700 billion for acquiring 2281acres of and for establishment of GPFZ, whereon the Chinesecompany shall bring local and foreign investment for logistics,processing and manufacturing industrial unites for production ofexportable goods. GPFZ will be a tax free industrial zone. FBR isalready processing issuance of an SRO on this.

(f) Establishment of Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Gwadar forattracting wide range of foreign investment.

PORT QASIM AUTHORITY , KARACHI

(a) The Port revised parameters for the ships calling PQA has beenincreased to length 310 meters, beam 43.5 meters & draft up to13.0 meters. This makes PQA the deepest draught port of Pakistan.For this purpose required / necessary dredging has been done. Nowwork is under process to increase the draught to 14.0 meters. Forthis purpose dredging of PQA main channel is under progress byPQA owned dredger.

(b) A dedicated coal/clinker terminal (PIBT Terminal) is underconstruction under private sector on B.O.T basis.

(c) Establishment of LNG Terminal under private sector on B.O.T basisis under process on Fast Track basis (To meet energy shortage inthe country):

(d) To improve the Safety of port & Safety of shipping traffic PQA isworking to establish a modern Vessel Traffic Management System(VTMS).

(e) In view of future prospect of having another LNG Terminal in JhariCreek (LNG ZONE), establishment of alternate channel at ChannWaddo is under consideration. If this channel is developed LNGvessel will have direct access to this anticipated 2

nd LNG terminal

without using PQA main channel.

(f) Planning & preparing to procure 4 Nos. of ASD type tug boats forhandling of forthcoming LNG vessels.

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(g) For the maintenance and improvement of Navigational Channel,procurement of Buoys, Buoy Tender and Recons are underconsideration. For this purpose 28 Nos. of Buoys have already beenacquired.

(h) To improve the safety of PQA Navigational Channel for larger LNGvessels, straightening, deepening and widening is under consideration/ planning stage.

(i) Already acquired on no. of ASD type Tug with state of the Artmaneuvering capability / technology. 4 Nos. of local Master (TugHandler) have been successfully trained by PQA’s own resources.

(j) One no. of new speedy pilot boast has been acquired with latestmachinery and navigational equipments.

93. Sahibzada Muhammad Yaqub:

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony bepleased to state the steps being taken by the Government to promoteIslamic values in the country?

Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony (SardarMuhammad Yousaf): The Government have taken certain steps for implementationof the Islamic values like wise:-

• Implementation of the recommendations of Council of IslamicIdeology

• To Disseminate the Seerah of the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H), NationalSeerat Conferences are held every year.

• To pay tributes to the Holy Prophet (s.A.W.S) Mahafil-e. Miladsare also arranged.

• The Ministry gives prizes to the prize winners of the Maqalat-e-Seerat/seerat books on National / regional languages every year.

• Maqalat-e-Seerat are distributed among the Madaris/Libraries/Institutions and also in public regularly.

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• To promote sanctity of the Holy Month of Ramzan-ul Mubarak,Ehtram-e-Ramzan Ordinance is implemented in the country.

• To bring the religious harmony in the country, the Ministry of ReligiousAffairs and Inter-Faith Harmony is holds Ulema and Mashaikhconference from time to time.

• To avoid differences on the occasions of celebration of Islamicfestivals, meetings of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee /Zonal anddistrict Committees are being held regularly.

• Holding of Mahafil Shabeena in the Ramzan ul Mubarik throughoutthe country is a permanent feature of this Ministry.

• An Inter Ministerial committee set up in the Ministry of Informationtechnology meets regularly to check porno and anti state material onthe websites.

• PTV and Radio are regularly telecasting/broadcasting programmesfor promotion of Islamic values.

94. Sahibzada Muhammad Yaqub:


(a) the present status of 200 KV Grid Station of Chakdara; and

(b) the time by which the construction work of said Grid Stationwill be completed?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) ThePC-I for 220 KVA Chakdara Substation was submitted to Planning & DevelopmentDivision Govt. of Pakistan, Islamabad on 13.09.2013 for processing approval ofCDWP / ECNEC which is still under process.

(b) The project is proposed to be financed under Tranche IV of ADBMulti Tranche financing Facility which is under process of appraisal. Hopefully,ADB will approve funds by June 2014. The construction

-work, on the project will

be started upon arrangement of funds from the donor and will be completed withintwo years.

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95. Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:


(a) whether it is a fact that the voltage of electricity is extremelylow in District Bunair at present; if so, the reasons thereof; and

(b) the steps being taken by the Government to setup a new 132KVGrid Station for Salarzai and other areas of the said district inorder to solve the problem of low voltage?

Reply not received.

96. Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:


(a) whether it is a fact that the Chamlah and Amazi Feeders areestablished far away due to which the problem of low voltage isbeing faced in the said areas;

(b) if so, the steps being taken by WAPDA to address the problem oflow voltage from those feeders?

Reply not received.

97. Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi:


(a) the steps taken by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan(DRAP) to control hoarding and black marketing of medicinesduring the period from 1-6-2013 till date; and

(b) the steps being taken to ensure the corruption free culture aswell as good governance in DRAP?

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Minister for National Health Services, Regulation andCoordination: (a) Hoarding and black marketing is a practice related to the storageand sale of medicines which is regulated by the Provincial Government underSection 6 of the Drugs Act, 1976. The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan(DRAP) has been advising the Provincial Governments to be vigilant on suchunethical and unlawful practice and take legal action against culprits under the law.DRAP field offices have also been directed to be vigilant against culprits and takelegal action under law.

(b) The following steps are being taken to introduce corruption free cultureas well as good governance in DRAP:

• DRAP is working in coordination with Awareness and Preventionunit of NAB to devise a mechanism for prevention of corruption andcorrupt practices. A number of committees have been constitutedfor different divisions of DRAP which will give recommendations toimprove efficiency and reduce chances of corrupt practices.

• For efficient and speedy disposal of day to day work, the meetingsof the Boards (Registration, Licensing and Appellate Boards) andvarious committees are being held regularly and minutes are uploadedon official website.

• To bring in transparency, SOPs and check lists of various operationsare prepared and uploaded on the official website (www.dra.gov.pk).

• To provide controlled working environment, the DRAP has plannedto reduce un-authorized entries and minimize person-to-personcontact, improve automation and evidence based working.

98. Mr. Abdul Qahar Khan Wadan:


(a) whether it is a fact that the officers of the programs of epidemicdiseases control are deputed illegally in TB, AIDS, EPI, PolioPrograms from other Ministries; if so, the reasons thereof; and

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(b) whether it is also a fact that the Government allocated fundsfor three programs i.e. Hepatitis, Influenza and blindness butthe officers for said Programmes have not been deputed so far;if so, the reasons thereof?

Minister for National Health Services, Regulation andCoordination: (a) The necessary details in respect of National ProgrammeManagers posted to run the concerned vertical programmes are produced belowfor the perusal.

EXPANDED PROGRAMME ON IMMUNIZATION (EPI)

On the repatriation of Dr. Rana Muhammad Safdar, former NPM, EPIDr. Ejaz A Khan, Director Surveillance EPI was assigned to work as NationalProgramme Manager. This is a stop gap arrangement. The name of Dr. Ejaz AKhan, was proposed by NPM Manager Dr.Rana Muhammad Safdar.

NATIONAL AIDS CONTROL PROGRAMME (NACP)

Following the transfer of Syed Muhammad Javed, NPM NACP, toEstabilshment Division, the vacant position of National Control Programme wasfilled by Dr. Abul Baseer Achakzai, Director Ministry of National Health Services,Regulation and Coordination as a stop gap arrangement.

NATIONAL T.B CONTROL PROGRAMME (NTP)

Dr. Ejaz Qadeer, has served National T.B Control Programme for threeyears. He was appointed as NPM National T.B Control Programme in 2011 ondeputation basis. His case for further two years extension in deputation has beensubmitted by the NTP Administration to this Ministry, information received fromprogramme is reproduced below. According to T.B, there is no illegal deputationof officers in National TB Control Program and the Manager is deputed as perrule in 2011 by MoH.

(b) Yes, funds have been allocated for these three (03) programs,Hepatitis, Influenza & Blindness but all these three (03) programs have beendevolved to the Provinces and on their demand the funds may be allocated toprovince as per CCI decision.

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99. Mr. Lal Chand:


(a) the feeder-wise outstanding amount of Hyderabad ElectricitySupply Company (HESCO) at present including the departmentsof the Government; and

(b) the feeder-wise theft of electricity in HESCO during the year2013-14?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) Thefeeder wise outstanding amount of Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO)at present including the department of the Government is attached as Annex-A.——————————————————————————————

Period Amount Amountoutstanding outstanding

against Govt. against PrivateConnections Connections

——————————————————————————————July 2013 to Rs.27382.77 Rs.17100.83 Jan 2014 million million

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(b) The feeder wise theft of electricity in HESCO during the year 2013-14 is attached as Annex-B.——————————————————————————————

period Units Theft Amount of unitstheft but recovered

by way ofdetection bills

——————————————————————————————July 2013 to Rs.580.36 million Rs.5056.22 Jan 2014 million

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100. Syed Waseem Hussain:


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(a) the year-wise details of appointments made on contract basis inthe Pakistan Housing Authority during the last five yearsalongwith the qualification and experience of employees thereof;

(b) whether those posts were advertised in the newspapers; if not,the reasons thereof; and

(c) the criteria adopted for those appointments?

Minister for Housing and Works: (a) The list of year-wise details ofappointments made on contract basis in Pakistan Housing Authority during lastfive years alongwith the qualification and experience of employees is enclosed asAnnex-A.

(b) All the posts were advertised in news papers except of those officerswho were appointed for a period of six months on lump-sum pay and those staff/officials who were appointed on need basis. Maximum of these employees are notworking in PHA(F) now and rest have been regularized on recommendations ofthe Cabinet Sub-Committee on Regularization. A list of those employees whowere appointedwithout advertisement is placed at Annex-B.

(c) The vacant posts were advertised in newspapers and interviews werecalled. The candidates who were successful in interviews were sent offer letters.


101. Sahibzada Tariq Ullah:


(a) the total number of sub-divisions of PESCO in District Dir atpresent;

(b) the total employees working in each Division at presentalongwith the number of posts from BPS 1 to 18 lying vacanttherein; and

(c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to fill up those posts; if so, the procedure to beadopted therefor?

Reply not received.

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102. Sahibzada Tariq Ullah:


(a) the total number of projects of Districts Dir, Swat, Bunair andChitral completed by Pak PWD during the last five yearsalongwith the details thereof separately;

(b) the total number of said projects which have not been completedso far;

(c) whether it is a fact that complaints have been received againstmost of the projects being executed by Pak PWD in the saiddistricts;

(d) if the answer to part (c) above is in the affirmative; the actiontaken by the Government in this regard; and

(e) the steps taken by the Government to complete those projectsin time and ensure the transparency in this regard?

Minister for Housing and Works: (a) Total 1093 Nos. of projectshave been completed during the last five years. District wise detail are attached(Annex-A).

(b) 07 Nos PSDP projects are in progress, incompleted due to snailpace cash flow w.e.f. 2009-2010 to till date (Annex-B).

(c) Yes. Complaints of violation of PPRA Rules and financialembezzlement in various works executed in District Upper & Lower Dir werereceived.

(d) In the light of Supreme Court’s Order dated 22.07.2013, InspectionCommittees were constituted and reports of embezzlements detected were reported.In pursuance of this report, Mr. Muhammad Asif, Executive Engineer and Mr.Shah Jehan, Sub-Engineer, Central Civil Division, Pak. PWD Batkhela were placedunder suspension and the disciplinary action against them is under process.

(e) The schemes in which embezzlement, loss or violation of PPRA Rulesdetected are being dealt in accordance with the Supreme Court orders. If some

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embezzlement detected in execution of schemes, the cases are referred toInvestigation Agency for criminal action as completion/further payment againstsuch schemes would entail violation of Supreme Court Orders. The steps tocomplete the schemes are under process.


103. Mr. Iftikhar Ud Din:


(a) whether it is a fact that ban has been imposed to hire the requisitestaff for the Golen Gole Power Project at present; if so, thereasons thereof; and

(b) the time by which the said ban will be lifted?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a)Establishment Division, Government of Pakistan Islamabad O.M. No. 411/93-R-Idated 20.06.2013 has imposed Ban on recruitment of staff which is equallyapplicable on staff for the Golen Gol Power Project.

Ministry of Water & Power has been consistently pursuing for lifting ofban to ensure availability of required “Technical Man Power” at all levels for effectivesupervision and quality control alongwith timely completion of projects, which isstill awaited.

(b) No time frame has been given in the Establishment Division O.M.referred above regarding lifting of ban.

104. Mr. Iftikhar Ud Din


(a) whether it is a fact that the construction work on Power Houseat Galen Gole Hydro Power Project has not been started so far;

(b) if so, the time by which the construction work will be startedthereupon?

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Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) Theconstruction of Civil Works of Power House for Golen Gol Hydropower Projecthas been awarded to M/s SAMBU-SARCO JV on 01.02.2011. The Contractorhas started the work is which in progress.

(b) The Contract for E&M Works of the Power House has been awardedto M/s. Andritz Consortium, Austria on 15-01-2014 who has commenced thework w.e.f 19-02-2014.

KARAMAT HUSSAIN NIAZI, Secretary.

ISLAMABAD:The 30th March, 2014.

PCPPI—409 (2014) NA—30-3-2014—650.

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