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(50th 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 18th December, 2017

89. *Sheikh Salahuddin:(Deferred during 44th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that sectarian hatred and violences are beingspread in the country through Print, Electronic and Social Media;and

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to formulate a national policy thereof; if so, whenit will be implemented; if not, the reasons thereof?

Transferred to Information and Broadcasting Division for answer on NextRota Day.

104. *Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak:(Deferred during 46th Session)


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

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

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

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

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) The details of rates forthe last three years are at annex “A”.

(b) MCI weekly Bazaar stall keep a strict check, however on receivingany complaint action is taken in form of fine or suspension of stall or both.

(c) Stallholders are directed to display the rates list at a visible place.The weekly Bazaar stall continuously monitors the enforcement of these rates. Onreceiving any authentic complaint the stallholder is fined or stall is suspended/cancelled or both. Price control Magistrate and Labor department ICT also visitand keep a check.

(d) 3275 stallholders found involved in over charging during the periodof last three years and a fine amounting Rs. 16, 97,100/- was imposed onstallholders involved in such activities.

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)

131. *Ms. Belum Hasnain:(Deferred during 46th Session)


(a) the location-wise name of Kachi Abadis established in Islamabadso far;

(b) whether ownership has been given to residents of the saidabadies including the French Colony, Sector F-7 and the KatachiAbadis of Sector F-6, Islamabad; and

(c) the steps being taken by the Government to provide basicfacilities and improve living standard in those abadies?

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

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140. *Mrs. Shahida Rehmani:(Deferred during 46th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the estimated amountof goods/items being smuggled from Afghanistan and other countriesinto Pakistan?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): Smuggling from neighboringcountries has long been a source of concern for Pakistan. The long porousPak-Afghan and Pak-lran border, the terrain which is mostly mountainous coupledwith volatile law and order situation in the region have traditionally made the taskof anti-smuggling difficult for LEAs having jurisdiction in the bordering area. Thesmuggling mafia uses unfrequented routes along the border which are located farfrom the notified legal routes where Pakistan Customs have no or very thin presence.Since it is not a regular and documented trade, it is difficult to determine the exactamount of goods / items being smuggled from Afghanistan and other countries intoPakistan. However, as per Federal Board of Revenue, following is an abstract ofsmuggled goods seized during the last three years:———————————————————————————————

Financial Year CIF Value (Rs. In millions)——————————————————————————————

2014-15 9,582

2015-16 14,343

2016-17 15,652——————————————————————————————

Total:- 39,577——————————————————————————————16. *Ms. Khalida Mansoor:

(Deferred during 46th Session)


(a) the present address of the custodian of the National Flagapproved by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on 11thAugust, 1947 and given by Mr. Liaqat Ali Khan in safe custodyof the Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah the President ofConstituent Assembly of Pakistan; and

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

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Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) The Question has beenconsidered at appropriate level in Ministry of Interior and it is submitted that theMinistry of Interior is dealing with rules relating to National Flag. So far aspreservation of flag is concerned, it does not fall under the domain of this Ministry.

(b) As above.

44. *Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi:(Deferred during 47th Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that the Federal Government hasimposed ban on fishing, boating and water sports in Rawal andSimly Dams;

(b) whether it is also a fact that sewage water from Bani Gala isstill being drained in Rawal Dam;

(c) whether it is further a fact that boating in Rawal Dam at LakeView Park is still being done unhindered;

(d) if the answers to part (a), (b) and (c) above are in affirmative,the reasons alongwith the time by which said ban will be lifted?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) Fishing, boating and watersports is not allowed in the Simly Dam reservoir as the Simly Dam project hasbeen declared as a “Key Point” from security point of view by the Ministry ofInterior, As far as the Rawal Dam is concerned, it is under the administrativecontrol of Small Dams Organization, Irrigation Department, Government of thePunjab.

(b) Relates to small Dames organization, Irrigation Department,Government of Punjab.

(c) It is stated that no motorized boating is allowed in Rawal Dam atLake View Park. However, few paddle boats operate from the edges of lake.Honorable, Supreme Court of Pakistan has already banned the motorized boatingin Rawal Dam is Suo Moto case No. 10/2012. CDA has cancelled all licensesimmediately after decision of Supreme Court. Fence has also been installed on

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boating jetty. However, the take water falls under the jurisdiction of small damsorganization Government of Punjab.

(d) Being a “Key Point” from the security point of view, fishing, boatingand water sports is not allowed in Simly Dam reservoir and there is no proposalunder consideration for allowing such activities at the Simly Dam.

62. *Mr. Junaid Akbar:(Deferred during 47th Session)

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs bepleased to state:

(a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to give Attendance Allowance to the citizens ofPakistan over 65 years who need help to lookafter themselvesbecause of physical or mental disability; if not, the reasonsthereof;

(b) if so, the steps taken in this regard?

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

69. *Ms. Shahida Akhtar Ali:(Deferred during 47th Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that no proper arrangements for cleanlinesshave been made by the present Government in and out side theShah Faisal Mosque, Islamabad;

(b) whether it is also a fact that the said Mosque has not been whitewashed since long;

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

(d) the total number of staff working for cleanliness of said Mosquealongwith their scales;

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(e) the date on which the said Mosque was white washedalongwith the expenditure incurred thereon; and

(f) the time by which said problems will be resolved?


84. *Dr. Nikhat Shakeel Khan:(Deferred during 47th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a factthat several well known individuals have invested in the projectregarding construction of the Grand Hyatt Hotel; if so, the date andamount-wise investments made by said individuals in the said project?


32. *Mr. Junaid Akbar:(Deferred on 8-12-2017)


(a) whether it is a fact that increase in debts has been occurred dueto CPEC and major energy projects;

(b) the conditions/rate of interest for the said debts;

(c) the years upto which said debts will be paid back; and

(d) the details/benefits of energy projects for which debts have beentaken so far?

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs: Seriatim repliesof the question are given below:

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(a) This is not true; as no energy project has been committed / signed asloan under CPEC.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) Not applicable.

(d) Not applicable.

33. *Shazia Marri: (Deferred on 8-12-2017)


(a) the share of the rural economy in the Gross Domestic Productof Pakistan at present; and

(b) the steps taken by the Government during the last four years tobring rural economy at par with the urban economy of thecountry?

Transferred to Planning, Development and Reform Division for anwer onNext Rota Day.

35. *Mr. Muhammad Jamal Ud Din: (Deferred on 8-12-2017)

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs bepleased to state the total number of beneficiaries of the Benazir IncomeSupport Programme belonging to Tehsil Shahdadpur, DistrictSanghar, Sindh and South Waziristan Agency of the FederallyAdministered Tribal Areas at present alongwith names and CNICnumbers thereof separately?

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs: Total numberof BlSP beneficiaries belonging to Tehsil Shandadpur, Distt. Sanghar and SouthWaziristan Agency is as follows:—

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——————————————————————————————DISTRICT TEHSIL TOTAL ACTIVE——————————————————————————————Sanghar Shahdadpur 18,628 9,887

S wazirisitan agency Makin 4 -

S waziristan agency Serwekai 11 -

S waziristan agency Ladha 4 -

S waziristan agency Sararogha 1 -

S waziristan agency Tiarza 10 -

S waziristan agency Birmil 4 -

S waziristan agency Wana 10 -——————————————————————————————Total: 18,672 9,887——————————————————————————————

It is pertinent to mention that name and CINC of BISP Beneficiaries ofabove mentioned areas runs in thousands therefore it is not possible to provide thesame in hard form. However, if so desired, the same can he provided in a soft form.

37. *Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan: (Deferred on 8-12-2017)


(a) the names and addresses of members to whom 20 kanal plotshave been allotted in the Agro Farm Scheme, Zone-IV of theJammu and Kashmir Cooperative Housing Society, Islamabad;

(b) the names and addresses of the members of said Society towhom 20 kanal plots have not been allotted so far alongwiththe details and reasons thereof;

(c) the names of allottees whose notices for payment of dues havebeen returned due to wrong addresses alongwith the datesand courier services thereof; and

(d) the details including names of members who do not make fullpayments but got the plots in said Society?

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Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) The Jammu & KashmirCooperative Housing Society, Islamabad have allotted Agro Farms measuring 20kanals to 38 members out of 132 members who had applied for Agro Farms.

(b) 94 members out of total 132 members who had applied for AgroFarms have not been allotted Agro Farms due to the reason that they did not clearSociety dues and their booking was cancelled. So far 62 members have got refundof their deposited money and 32 members did not get their refund.

(c) Only one (01) case found in the record where notice for paymentdated 10-012012 was returned due to wrong address in respect of Ms.Salma Nahidmembership No. 22067.

(d) Nil.

40. *Dr. Shazia Sobia: (Deferred on 8-12-2017)


(a) the total number of cases of human trafficking have beenregistered in the Ministry during the last two years;

(b) the total number of persons arrested by the Ministry during thelast two years who were involved in human trafficking; and

(c) the action taken by the Ministry against traffickers/agents whowere involved in Turbat incident in which 15 persons lost theirlives recently?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) Total number of caseregistered of Human Trafficking 2016- 2017:———————————————————————————————

Zones Cases Registered2016 2017

——————————————————————————————Punjab 3349 2784KPK 140 85Sind 77 82Balochistan 181 59Islamabad 349 324

——————————————————————————————Total 4096 3334Grand Total 7430

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(b) Total number of persons arrested involved in human trafficking2016-2017:———————————————————————————————

Zones Cases Registered——————————————————————————————

Punjab 3635 2746

KPK 138 69

Sind 29 31

Balochistan 11 04

Islamabad 420 298——————————————————————————————

Total 4233 3148——————————————————————————————

Grand Total 7381——————————————————————————————

(c) (1) A video was uploaded on social media on 15-112017 regardingmurder of 15 innocent Pakistani nationals in Turbat, Balochistan.These deceased persons were from different districts of GujranwalaDivision in Punjab and were enroute to cross Pak-Iran Border illegallywith the facilitation of local as well as cross border Human Smugglersand agents for their journey to Europe via land route passing throughIran, Turkey and Greece. Later on, the same video was telecast inthe electronic media. FIA immediately took action and initiated legalproceedings against the Human smugglers/Human Traffickers/agentsinvolved in this incident.

(2) After three days on 18-11-2017, another media report was flashedaccording to which 5 more innocent persons were killed in DistrictKech, Turbot Balochistan by unknown murderers. These five personswere also Gujranwala Division and they were being smuggled toEurope vis Iran, Turkey and Greece. They were in Balochistan tocross Pak-Iran Border illegally with the facilitation of local as well ascross border Human Smugglers. FIA immediately took action andinitiated, legal proceedings against the Human Smugglers involved inthis incident.

(3) FIA Gujranwala and Gujrat immediately contacted the parents/relativeso the deceased persons and it was unearthed during preliminaryproceedings/interrogation that these deceased intending emigrants

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were taken to Quetta on 31-102017 through bus from Gujrat bylocal agents. It was further disclosed by their parents/relatives thatthese deceased persons were then to be taken to Iran after crossingthe Pak-Iran border illegally with the help of local agents based inQuetta and also the agents in Iran. The agents in Turkey, Greece,Italy and Germany were also in contact with the local agents in Quettaand those in Iran for getting these innocent intending emigrants toItaly and Germany through land route of Iran, Turkey and Greece.

(4) The following actions have been taken by FIA against traffickers/agents who were involved in Turbat incident in which 20 personslost their lives recently:—

19 Persons have been identified as deceased.

FIA Gujranwala/Gujrat contacted the deceased families andgot information about the agents involved. Upon disclosure, 07FIRs have been registered.

Out of them 17 agents have been identified and 07 arrested.

02 identified agents are presently residing abroad while 01 agenthas been identified by FIA/Balochistan, during investigation.

FIA is investigating the cases purely on merit and scientifictechniques.

Other Law Enforcement Agencies and Intelligence Agencieshave been taken on board to finalize the investigation.

CDRs, VeriSys and location of deceased mobiles and the agentsinvolved are being compared and analyzed.

14 Iranian Agents have also been identified.

Letters have been issued to INTERPOL and MoFA tocontacting Iranian Police authorities for the apprehending 14Iranian agents.

All Law Enforcement Agencies and Intelligence Agencies aresharing valuable information as and when received.

FIA Gujranwala is continuously striving against the land routemafia and other illegal human traffickers.

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During investigation following valuable information has beenreceived:—

o Malik Kashif S/o Malik Sajjad Hussain case Malik r/oKhri Rasooppur Tehsil and District Gujrat now residingat Germany Cell No.004915217231804 also availableon Whatsapp and IMO.

o Humayon Shakeel S/o Shakeel r/o Kunjah Tehsil andDistrict Gujrat residing at Turkey Cell No.00306946143549 also available on Whatsaap and Imo.

o Abid alias Wahab r/o Quetta who is using mobileNo.0333-3225142, which is registered in the name ofMuhammad S/o shah Murad Union Council Nok Kar Tehsiland District Pangoor CNIC No.52301-5437270-9.

o One agent namely Muhammad Sadiq wanted by FIAAHTC/Gujranwala have been arrested and handed overto FIA AHTC/Gujranwala.

41. *Ms. Aliya Kamran: (Deferred on 8-12-2017)


(a) the total number of persons who visit the office of the IslamabadTraffic Police daily for obtaining driving licences;

(b) whether it is a fact that there is no shelter for their sitting;

(c) whether it is also a fact that there is no bathroom for said persons;

(d) whether it is further a fact that there is a poor sanitation systemin said office;

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

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(f) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to take action against responsibles thereof; if so,when it will be implemented; and

(g) whether there is also any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to solve the said issues; if so, when it will beimplemented?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) Approximately 700 to800 applicants / driving license seekers are visiting Islamabad Traffic Police Officedaily for different processes of driving license.

(b) No. The fact is that Islamabad Traffic Police has constructed aninternational level “One Window Hall” for the applicants of driving license whichwas inaugurated by the then Federal Minister for Interior. Adequate seating capacityis available for applicants.

(c) No. The fact is that, there are six bathrooms for both males andfemales.

(d) No. The fact is that proper sanitation system is installed and workingproperly.

(e) Not applicable.

(f) Not applicable.

(g) Not applicable.

42. *Mr. Muhammad Jamal Ud Din: (Deferred on 8-12-2017)

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleasedto state whether it is a fact that the establishment of Cricket Academywas proposed by the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination in itsPublic Sector Development Programme during the year 2017 butthe same was dropped by the Ministry; if so, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Planning, Development and Reform (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal):

Yes.

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However there is a complete Institutional set up for overall developmentprojects and programs in the FATA and particularly for Sports Development in theform of Directorate of Sports in the FATA Secretariat, which has constructed afull-fledged Sports Complex in South Waziristan Agency in Wana at a cost of Rs70.50 million in 2014. The Sports Complex has the facilities of Cricket, Football,Hockey Grounds and courts for Volley Ball, Badminton and Basketballrespectively.

Recently a Cricket Academy has been established by a local Cricket Clubin collaboration with the Sports Administration of Waziristan Agency under thesupervision of Law Enforcement Agencies. Around 60 players have been registeredso far who would be trained by four coaches.

In view of the position cited above the project was not takenup.

The Government would endeavor to provide any needed healthy facilityin the area

43. *Ms. Aisha Syed: (Deferred on 8-12-2017)


(a) the cases of Sectarianism reported in the Ministry since 01-01-2017; and

(b) the details of actions taken by the Ministry in this regard?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) Total 27 cases werereported in the Ministry of Interior. Punjab (01 Annex-I), Sindh (07 Annex-II),KPK (07 Annex-III), Balochistan (07 Annex-IV) and Gilgit Baltistan(05 Annex-V), while no case of sectarianism has reported from ICT (Annex-VI)and FATA (Annex-VII).

(b) Ministry of Interior in collaboration with Provincial governments hastaken the following measures / actions:

(i) Capacity Building of LEAs.

(ii) Permanent check posts have been established at all entry /Exit points.

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(iii) Patrolling on frequent routes.

(iv) Mobile patrolling and Mobile jamming during Religious events.

(v) Development and dissemination of counter narrative on religion andnationalism.

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)

46. *Mr. Sher Akbar Khan: (Deferred on 8-12-2017)

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs bepleased to state the performance made by the departments workingunder the Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited during the last five years tilldate?

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs: Kissan SupportServices Pvt. Limited (KSSL) is the only 100% owned subsidiary of ZTBLincorporated in the year 2006 has accumulated profit of Rs. 454.085 millionagainst the ZTBL’s investment of Rs 100 million. The financial performance ofKSSL in respect of its Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Statement during the lastfive years are as under:—

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@47. *Shaikh Rohale Asghar: (Deferred on 8-12-2017)

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleasedto state:

(a) the total number of persons living below the poverty line inPakistan at present; and

(b) the steps taken by the present Government to improve theirliving standard?

Minister for Planning, Development and Reform (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal):(a) According, to the latest available estimates based on Cost of Basic Needs2013-14 using Household Integrated Economic Survey data, 29.5% of thepopulation is below poverty line, which translates to approximately 55 millionpeople.

(b) The government has taken various steps to reduce poverty and improveliving standards of the poor including;

@ Transferred from Statistics Division.

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i. Steering the economy to higher growth path and making economicgrowth more inclusive and sustained

ii. The outreach of social safety nets is extended to over 5 million peoplewhich represents over 16 percent of the population

iii. The amount of cash transfers under BISP to the poorest of the pooris increased from Rs.1000/- per month in 2013 to Rs.1600/- permonth in 2016.

iv. Reduced incidence of indirect taxation and broaden the base ofincome tax

v. Enhanced the allocations for PSDP to improve distributionalmechanism

vi. Widen the access to quality services like endowment fund foreducation, up-scaling nutrition etc.

vii. Prime Minister’s Health Insurance scheme to extend the coverageof health services

viii. Ensure equality of opportunities for all segments of society throughmerit based recruitment system

ix. Revamping skill development and self-employment schemes throughPM Youth Business loan initiatives

x. Reforming and strengthening institutions for better delivery of publicservices to people.

xi. Making development more inclusive and participatory

xii. Energy sector initiatives to promote growth and production havingdirect relation to poverty reduction

xiii. More spending on education to empower youth for making themgainful members of the society

xiv. Opening doors of socio economic uplift through CPEC

xv. Poverty factor has reduced from 36.3% in 2011-12 to 29.5% in2013-14.

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49. *Ms. Nighat Parveen Mir: (Deferred on 8-12-2017)


(a) whether it is a fact that Rs.7800,000 have been embezzled bythe ex-member of the caretaker committee (Mr. Fazal Choudhry)of the KRL Employees Cooperative Housing Society;

(b) whether it is also a fact that map and location of plots of thesaid Society have changed many times without any reason andintimation to the plot owners of said Society;

(c) whether it is further a fact that said Society has no NationalTax Number;

(d) whether it is also further a fact that no income tax return hasbeen filed by the said Society; and

(e) whether 12 years old house of a retired Headmistress(Mrs. Bilquees Saleem from Multan) has been demolished withoutgiving any prior notice or to give a chance of hearing?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): It is a fact that an amount ofRs. 7,800,000/- has been embezzled by the ex-member of the Care TakerCommittee (Mr. Fazal Ch) of the KRL Employees Cooperative Housing Society.

(b) It is not a fact that the Society has changed map and location ofplots.

(c) Yes, the Society has no NTN.

(d) Yes, the Society has not filed any income tax return.

(e) Vehemently denied. The member Mrs. Bilquees Saleem neverconstructed house on her plot, therefore, question of demolishing of her housedoes not arise.

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50. *Mr. Junaid Akbar: (Deferred on 8-12-2017)


(a) the total number of cameras installed in Islamabad under safecity project;

(b) the achievements gained with the help of said cameras so far;

(c) the year-wise total expenditure incurred upon the said project;

(d) the total number of police officials performing their duties underthe said project; and

(e) the total number of posts are lying vacant under the saidproject alongwith the time by which appointments will be madeon said posts?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) 1883 out of 1994 Camerashave been installed, rest are being installed.

(b) The project has provided assistance/support in finalizing/ concludingassorted nature cases. 1128 cases of assorted nature of theft, snatching, kidnapping,accidents, murder etc have been solved /identified since its inauguration i.e.06-06-2016.

(c) The breakup of the expenditure incurred upon the said project is asunder:—

1st instalment withdrawn = 55% (USD 68,595,460)

2nd instalment withdrawn = 30% (USD 33,471,705)

3rd instalment withdrawn = 10% (USD 12,471,902)

4th instalment withdrawn = 5% (USD 62,35,951)

Total = (USD 124,719,018)

(d) 81 officers/ officials of ICT Police are performing their duties underthe said project.

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(e) Case for approval of 309 executive and ministerial posts is underprocess and after meeting all necessary codal formalities the appointment on thesaid vacant posts will be made promptly.

51. *Ms. Mussarrat Ahmadzeb: (Deferred on 8-12-2017)


(a) the steps taken by the Government to control water shortage inIslamabad since June, 2013;

(b) the total number of Tube Wells in Islamabad at present; and

(c) the plan to enhance capacity of said Tube Wells in future?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) Following steps are beingtaken to control water shortage as and when required:—

i. Repair of tube wells.ii. Repair of electric motors / pumps.iii. Repair of leakage of water tankers.iv. Repair of leaking lines / connections.v. New tube wells are being installed to control water shortage.

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(c) Tube wells have been installed in accordance with the availability ofaquifer potential and their capacity cannot be enhanced.

53. *Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi: (Deferred on 8-12-2017)


(a) whether Islamabad Safe City Project has been assessed sinceits inception particularly with reference to the incidents occurredin Islamabad after launching the said project and effectivenessof its infrastructure and monitoring; if so, the details; if not, thereasons thereof; and

(b) the steps being taken to make the said project more effective?

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Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) Islamabad Safe City Projectwas inaugurated on 06-06-2016, since then various operations are being run throughICT Police and Rescue-15 service in Command & Control Center. 1128 cases ofassorted nature have since been traced out. Safe City Project is strategic assetand infrastructure being used effectively for monitoring & surveillance of Capital.Police Stations are being informed accordingly, regarding any suspicious person,vehicles motorbikes etc via wireless and other sources.

(b) The following steps have been taken by ICT Police to make SafeCity Project more effective:—

Activities of visitors as well as anti-social elements are being monitoredround the clock.

Proactive strategy for providing better policing to general public ofICT for their security / safely has been adopted.

To control terrorism / crime and to provide better services to thepublic IT experts have been deployed at important points / wings.

Personnel deployed at various sites of the project are being briefedproperly to check the activities of the visitors entering within ICT.

56. *Sheikh Salahuddin: (Deferred on 8-12-2017)


(a) the steps being taken by the Government to bring back assetsof the country which are illegally deposited in Swiss Banks; and

(b) the achievements gained in this regard during the last four years?

Reply not received.

59. *Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan: (Deferred on 8-12-2017)


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(a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to install a treatment plant to clean Rawal Dam,Islamabad; if so, the details/present status thereof;

(b) the time by which it will be installed;

(c) whether it is a fact that fish have been found dead and there iswaste contamination in said Dam; if so, the steps being takenby the Government to clean it; and

(d) the action being taken to close the poultry farms in surroundingsof the said Dam?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) Raw water is beingsupplied from Rawal Dam to WASA Rawalpindi by the Small Dam Organization,Government of Punjab for the residents of Rawalpindi District. As such the requisiteinformation relates to the above mentioned Departments.

(b) As above at (a)

(c) Fish mortality was observed in the lake in the month of July, 2017.The relevant agencies i.e. WASA, Small Dam organization, Government of PunjabRawal Dam, District Health Officer, ICT National Agriculture Research Counciland Environmental protection Agencies of Rawalpindi and Islamabad were takenon board to investigate the cause of Fish mortality and to ascertain the waterquality. An FIR No.132 dated 14-07-2017 was lodged at PS (Sectt) and ICTPolice sent Fish / Water samples to Punjab Forensic Science Agency, Lahore(Annex-I). As per report of Punjab Forensic Science Agency (PFSA) “Permatherin”was detected in fish/water samples. The report was then shared with Secretary,Housing and Physical Planning, Govt. of Punjab Deputy Commissioner, Rawalpindifor further necessary action as Govt. of Punjab is the custodian of Rawal Dam(Annex-II & III). All the dead fish has been removed from the dam by the Fisheriesdepartment, ICT.

(d) It relates to Small Dam Organization Government of Punjab andCapital Development Authority Islamabad.

(e) The action relates to Civil Administration of Rawalpindi andEnvironmental Agencies of both the District.

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164. *Mr. Junaid Akbar:


(a) the reasons of increase in domestic price of the red meat inIslamabad;

(b) the steps taken by the Government to decrease the domesticprice of the red meat; and

(c) the official price per kg of the red meat in said city at present?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) The price of red meat isshowing upward trend in Islamabad. The reasons are:

i. Islamabad is deficit area as for as production of Cows, Buffalo andGoats and concerned.

ii. Red meat is brought from the adjoining districts which increases itscost.

iii. Higher rent of shops is also contributing toward higher prices.

(b) The ICT Administration is keeping a watch over the prices of meat.The shops are checked by Assistant Commissioner’s / Magistrate’s to ensure theofficial fixed prices. Those involved in over charging are fined and in some casessent to Judicial lock up

(c) The official per kg price of red meat in Islamabad at present is

i. Mutton Rs. 780/- Per Kg.ii. Beef Rs. 320/- Per Kg.

165. *Ms. Naseema Hafeez Panezai:

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs bepleased to state whether the present Government has launched a newsurvey from door to door for the issuance of new cards under theBenazir Income Support Programme alongwith the names of citieswhose survey has been completed?

Reply not received.

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166. *Shaikh Rohale Asghar:


(a) whether it is a fact that the road from D-Chowk to Blue Area,Islamabad is not being opened; if so, the reasons thereof; and

(b) the time by which it will be opened?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) It is submitted that in thepast due to law & order situation and security scenario, specially keeping in viewthe suicide bomb incidents at security forces/vital installations and importantpersonalities, a survey was conducted and some points were identified for closureto prevent any terrorist attack. During this period, a bomb blast took place at themain entrance of Marriott Hotel, Islamabad in which a truck driver driving theloaded truck with explosive material blew up himself at the main gate of MarriotHotel, Islamabad. Resultantly, many people lost their precious lives and a numberof vehicles parked in and outside of Marriott Hotel were completely destroyed.The adjacent buildings were also damaged. After the incident, surrounding areaincluding the Constitutional Avenue where the numbers of Key Installations aresituated across the road was declared as High Security Zone. As a preventivemeasure the road between the Dchowk to Express chowk was also closed fromsecurity point of view. However, alternative roads were opened for convenienceof general public.

Furthermore, it has become practice of different political parties,organizations to hold rallies, demonstrations, public meetings on Jinnah Avenue/High Security Zone (D-Chowk) due to which entire business activities of biggercommercial hub of Islamabad (Blue Area) have become crippled. Apart from this,various other difficulties are being faced by the people during public meetings,demonstrations, rallies & Dharnas. Hence, Protest/ Dharnas within Federal Capitalespecially in High Security Zone are security risk. Due to these protests / Dharnasthe traders of Islamabad Capital Territory, who are in large numbers are contributingvery positive role in the fragile economy of the country and paying taxes in billionsin the form of income tax, sales Tax etc. are also facing difficulties frequently. Dueto these reasons the security of High Security Zone was also at stake hence, roadfrom D-chowk to Express Chowk was closed for general public and for the security/safety of key installations, important buildings and Diplomatic Enclave.

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These hurdles are not meant to create troubles for general public rather toprevent certain acts of terrorism. It is worthy to point out that the lives of citizensof Federal Capital is much more precious than one is being paid for these smalltroubles caused by these road barricades.

(b) Last but not the least, it is mentioned that the D-Chowk will beopened and barricades will be removed as soon as the law & order situationbecomes completely normalized within the Country.

167. *Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi:

Will the Minister In-charge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleasedto state:

(a) the province and areas-wise number of families of martyred andinjured persons financially compensated by the Prime Ministerduring the tenure of the present Government alongwith theamount thereof separately;

(b) whether it is a fact that equal amount of financial compensationhas not been granted to victims of every province/area; if so,the reasons thereof; and

(c) the steps being taken to remove such disparity?

Minister In-charge of the Prime Minister’s Office: (a), (b), & (c)Prime Minister’s Office does not have any budget provision for compensation tothe families of martyred and injured persons.

168. *Shaikh Rohale Asghar:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether there is banon child labour in Islamabad at present?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): According to Employment ofChildren Act 1991, child labour under the age of 14 years is not allowed inIslamabad Capital Territory.

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169. *Ms. Aisha Syed:

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleasedto state the name of province which will get more benefits from theChina-Pakistan Economic Corridor and the agreements made withChina in this regard alongwith the details thereof?

Minister for Planning, Development and Reform (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal):CPEC is an inclusive development project which ensures socio economic upliftthroughout Pakistan. List of projects agreed upon so far is at Annex-I.


170. *Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the tehsil-wise totalnumber of new NADRA Offices established/opened during the tenureof the present Government?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): 69 new offices have beenestablished / opened by NADRA during the tenure of present Government.Tehsil-wise detail is attached as Annex-A.


171. *Dr. Shazia Sobia:

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs bepleased to state the reasons behind the high prices of consumer goodsof daily use despite of steep fall in inflation as claimed by theGovernment?

Reply not received.

172. *Ms. Aisha Syed:


(a) the total number of foreigners imprisoned in Pakistan at presentalognwith the names of their countries; and

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(b) the details of the crimes committed by them?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) Presently nine hundredand ninety six (996) foreigners have been imprisoned in Pakistani Jails.Country-wise detail is at Annex-I.

(b) The detail of crimes committed by all above foreigners / prisoners isat Annex-II.

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173. *Dr. Nikhat Shakeel Khan:


(a) whether the withholding tax is being charged from mobile phoneconsumers at present;

(b) whether the said tax is being adjusted at a time of filing taxreturns to the Federal Board of Revenue;

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(c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative,whether more than 90% of the mobile phone consumers do notfall in the categories of tax-payers; if so, the justification toimpose withholding tax on the mobile phone consumers;

(d) the year-wise withholding tax collected from mobile phoneconsumers, which could not be adjusted by the consumers uponbeing non-filers during the last five years; and

(e) the steps being taken to exempt the mobile phone consumersfrom advance tax?

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs: (a) Thewithholding tax is charged / levied on mobile phone subscribers/consumers undersection 236 of the Income Tax Ordinance. 2001, and the same is being regularlywithheld from them by cellular/mobile companies as withholding tax agents andalso deposited by them on weekly basis in the National Exchequer.

(b) Withholding Income Tax collected, as mentioned above, is a directtax which a mobile phone subscriber can adjust against his / her actual tax liabilitydetermined at the time of filing of his / her return of total income for the relevant tax year.

(c) Most of the mobile phone users are not filing their tax returns; however,it cannot be determined whether they fall in the taxable category or not until someonefiles the tax return. The Parliament in its wisdom has legislated to collect the advancewithholding tax from the mobile phone users allowing them to claim the tax collectedas adjustment while filing their returns. If a taxpayer is not in the taxable category,the same can be claimed as refund on filing of return.

(d) The taxpayers filing their returns claim the adjustments of deductedtaxes under various sections including section 236 of the Income Tax Ordinance,2001, which is a deduction on phone usage including mobile phone, landline andinternet. As per data available, the un-adjustable amount collected from mobilephone consumers is as follows:——————————————————————————————

Tax Year(s) Amount unadjusted(Rs. In millions)

——————————————————————————————2013 30,6622014 35,085

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——————————————————————————————Tax Year(s) Amount unadjusted

(Rs. In millions)——————————————————————————————

2015 44,853

2016 37,754

2017* 43,225——————————————————————————————

* Due date of filing of returns has not expired.

(c) The Honorable Parliament, in its wisdom, can make /amendments tothe existing provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, as it deems appropriate,in the forthcoming budget. However, through: Finance Act, 2017, the rate ofwithholding tax has been reduced from 14% to 12.5%.

174. *Dr. Shazia Sobia:


(a) the top 5 industries which contribute the most to the GDP ofPakistan; and

(b) the steps taken by the Government during the last four years toenhance their contribution?

Reply not received.

175. *Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs bepleased to refer to the Starred Question No.132 replied on 11-10-2017 and to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the 788 officers are working in the HeadOffice of the Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited, Islamabad at present;if so, the justification and job descriptions thereof separately;

(b) the criteria adopted for appointments of said officers separately;

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(c) whether the advertisements were published in newspapers forthe said appointments; if not, the reasons thereof; and

(d) the month-wise expenditures incurred thereon during the currentyear?

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs: (a) Yes, it isfact that 793 officers are presently working at ZTBL Head Office.

Justification:

Bank has undertaken various initiatives which includes :- Establishment ofLiability Marketing Division, Islamic Banking Division, upgrading of InformationTechnology(IT)/Management Information System(MIS) infrastructure,implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), strengthen the InternalAudit Division, strengthen the human resource and expansion in outreach alongwith introduction of new asset and liability side products including agriculture valueadded sector.

Job descriptions:

Provision of the material of job description for 793 officers separately isnot possible being a bulky document. However, details of general job descriptionperformed by the officers in various Divisions is at Annex-A.

(b) It is stated that the criteria adopted for appointment of said officershas/have been defined in ZTBL HR Manual, 2017 and the selection policy ofBank duly approved by the Board of Directors of ZTBL amended from time totime (Annex-B).

(c) Yes, the advisements were published in daily newspapers for thesaid appointments.

(d) The month-wise expenditure incurred on officers posted at HeadOffice is placed at Annex-C.


176. *Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state;

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(a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to impose ban on the fruits which have been ripenedby using calcium carbide in Islamabad like Punjab;

(b) if so, when it will be implemented?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) No proposal is underconsideration in the ICT Administration to impose ban on fruits, which have beenripened by using calcium carbide in Islamabad.

No complaint has been received so far from Fruit & Vegetable wholeSale Market I-11 /4, Islamabad regarding fruit which has been ripened by usingcalcium carbide in Islamabad.

(b) As above

177. *Shazia Marri:

Will the Minister for Narcotics Control be pleased to state thesteps taken/being taken by the Government to control the growinguse of drugs in the country especially in the Islamabad CapitalTerritory?

Minister for Narcotics Control [Lt. Gen. (R) Salahuddin Tirmizi]:Number of steps have taken by Anti Narcotics Force in order to control drugs inIslamabad, which includes Intelligence Based Operations, Naka’s and variouscampaigns against street peddlers. Details are attached as Annex-A & B.

Number of Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) activities have also beencarried out in Islamabad for which details are attached as Annex-C.

Awareness Activities carried out by MNC against drug abuse during2013-17 are attached as Annex-D.


178. *Dr. Nikhat Shakeel Khan:


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(a) whether it is a fact that new Balakot City has not beenestablished by the Earthquake Reconstruction and RehabilitationAuthority so far; if so, the reasons thereof; and

(b) the time by which it will be established?

Minister In-charge of the Prime Minister’s Office: (a) New BalakotCity project was launched in consultation and approval of Government of KhyberPakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federal Government in 2007. Federal Govt. releasedPKR 1.5 billion for acquisition of land to the Govt. of Khyber Pakhtunkhwain 2007. Land was acquired by the Revenue Department of District Mansehraand payment to the land owners was made by the acquisition authority of DistrictMansehra. Total land acquired was 11,436 Kanal and 19 marlas. Project wasstarted on the land made available for Sector “C&D” i.e. only 2200 kanals. Boththe sectors have been substantially developed. Works on the other sectors couldnot be started due to non-availability of encumbrance free land.

(b) Presently contract is suspended and ERRA is constrained due tonon-availability of land. It is not possible to give a specific timeline until free ofencumbrance land is made available by the Govt. of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

179. *Mr. Junaid Akbar:


(a) the foreign exchange reserves of the country at the end of theprevious Government and at present;

(b) whether it is a fact that the foreign exchange reserves of thecountry are being decreased; if so, the reasons thereof; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government to increase the foreignexchange reserves in future?

Reply not received.

180. *Ms. Naseema Hafeez Panezai:

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleasedto state:

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(a) the areas of Balochistan where industrial zones have beenearmarked under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor; and

(b) the time by which work will be started thereon?

Minister for Planning, Development and Reform (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal):(a) Government of Balochistan has identified Bostan as its priority site fordevelopment of SEZ.

(b) Pre-feasibility study of the Bostan economic zone has been sharedwith the Chinese side during 7th Joint Cooperation Committee meeting held on21st Nov., 2017 at Islamabad. Experts from both sides to interact and proposesuggestion, based on feasibility and research to ensure early development ofthe SEZ.

ISLAMABAD: TAHIR HUSSAIN,The 17th December, 2017 Secretary.

PCPPI—4748(2017) NA—17-12-2017—650.

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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

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“UNSTARRED QUESTIONS AND THEIR REPLIES”

For Monday, the 18th December, 2017

27. Ms. Musarat Rafique Mahesar:(Deferred during 29th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the details of landregained in the rural areas of Islamabad by the Ministry during thetenure of the present Government?

Reply not received.

34. Mr. Ramesh Lal:(Deferred during 29th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the names and fathernames of those persons to whom licences of bear and wine have beenissued since 01-01-2013 alongwith the details thereof?

Reply not received.

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


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

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

Reply not received.

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

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the total number offruit trees planted by the Capital Development Authority in SectorG-5 and G-6, Islamabad during the last three years?

Reply not received.


Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether there is anyproposal under consideration of the Government to plant fruit treesand olive trees in the forest of Shakarparian, Islamabad?

Reply not received.

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

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a factthat the sewerage system of Sector I-14, Islamabad is non-functionalsince long; if so, the reasons thereof?

Reply not received.

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


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

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

Reply not received.

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Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether there is anyproposal under consideration of the Government to plant fruit treesand olive trees in Japani Park and Zoo in Islamabad?

Reply not received.

22. Mian Abdul Manan:(Deferred during 36th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to refer to the Starred QuestionNo.15 replied on 02-09-2016 and to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that none of the hotels in Islamabad isfollowing by One Dish System in marriage functions;

(b) whether ban has been imposed by the present Government onany hotel in Islamabad so far; and

(c) the details of hotels penalized by the Government during theperiod from 01-01-2016 to 30-06-2016 alongwith the dates ofinspections made therefor?

Reply not received.

31. Mr. Waseem Akhtar Shaikh:(Deferred during 37th Session)


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

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

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

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

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

Reply not received.

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


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

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

Reply not received.

41. Ms. Shagufta Jumani:(Deferred during 39th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a factthat some seminaries/madrassas in the country are receiving financialand other support like training of clerics, teachers and curriculumdevelopment from some foreign Islamic countries, if so, the detailsthereof?

Reply not received.

42. Shazia Marri:(Deferred during 39th Session)


(a) whether the hair dressers/experts do hair cut in unhygienic waysand without proper utilization of clean water and sterilizers insaloons/beauty parlours/shops in various markets in Islamabad;

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(b) the prescribed method for utilization of sterilizers for saidpurpose;

(c) whether water is not available in said shops/saloons/beautyparlours at present;

(d) the total number of dressers available in each market inIslamabad at present alongwith the details thereof;

(e) whether law has been made by the Government therefor; if so,since when;

(f) the charges/rates of hair dressers in Islamabad at present;

(g) the prescribed penalties for cutting hair in unhygienic ways; and

(h) the amount of penalties charged by the Administration from01-01-2016 to 30-06-2016 alongwith details thereof?

Reply not received.

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


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

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

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

Reply not received.

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

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:(a) the total number of play grounds for Cricket, Hockey, Football

and Volleyball constructed in Islamabad so far; and

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

Reply not received.



(a) whether it is a fact that excessive encroachments have beenmade on Rawat Bazar and adjacent road leading to KallarSyedan, Rawat which comes under the administrative controlof the Capital Administration;

(b) if so, the steps are being taken by authorities concerned toremove said encroachments?

Reply not received.

48. Dr. Fehmida Mirza:(Deferred during 40th Session)


(a) the steps taken by the Ministry/Interior Division to preparesubject-wise list of titles of all Laws and Rules made thereunderwith reference to business allocated to the said Division and itsAttached Departments under the Rules of Business, 1973;

(b) the subject wise list of titles of said Laws/Rules;

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(c) whether it is a fact that the steps have been taken by the saidDivision to consolidate and amend the said Laws and Rules tokeep pace with changes in the society; if so, the details; if not,the reasons thereof;

(d) whether it is also a fact that the steps have been taken by thesaid Division to determine the anomalies, inconsistencies anddifficulties in the administration and implementation of said Lawsand Rules; and

(e) the names of officers/branches appointed/designated therefor?

Reply not received.

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

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the steps being takenby the Government to develop and make green both sides and dividerof IJP Road, Islamabad?

Reply not received.

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


(a) whether it is a fact that tap water is not being supplied to theresidents of House No.24, Category-II, Street 52 and House No.8,Street No. 49, Category-II, Sector G-10/3, Islamabad since long;if so, the reasons thereof;

(b) whether it is a fact that a number of complaints have beenregistered in the concerned inquiry offices for supply of water tothe said residents; if so, the details thereof;

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(c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to take actions against the responsibles thereof; ifso, the details; if not, the reasons thereof; and

(d) the time by which water will be supplied to the said residents?

Reply not received.

9. Ms. Zaib Jaffar:(Deferred during 44th Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that the consumers rights implementation isa major concern for consumers in Pakistan wherethe Shopkeepers are selling substandard and defective goods athigh prices due to non conformity of consumers protection laws;if so, the steps being taken by the Ministry to address the saidissue/concern; and

(b) whether the Ministry is monitoring the implementation ofconsumers protection law through transparent means and takingfeedback of the outcomes on action taken?

Reply not received.



(a) whether it is a fact that the water connections are not being givento the residents of Sector D-12/4, Islamabad; if so, the reasonsthereof; and

(b) the time by which the water connections will be given to saidresidents?

Reply not received.

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34. Dr. Fehmida Mirza:(Deferred during 44th Session)


(a) the names of training institutions/academies working under theFinance Division for capacity building of its employees atpresent;

(b) the details of teaching faculty of the said institutions alongwiththeir qualifications and experiences;

(c) the syllabus being taught in the said institutions;

(d) the institution and post-wise number of employees trained duringthe financial year 2015-16;

(e) the institution-wise total expenditures incurred thereon; and

(f) the steps being taken by the Government to improve theinstitutional capacity of the said institutions/academies?

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs: (a) There isno training institute under the Finance Division (Main), however, there are six (6)training institutions of different departments under the Finance Division, mentionedbelow :

i. Training Institute of National Savings, Islamabad.

ii. Sub-Training Institute of National Savings, Karachi.

iii. Pakistan Audit & Accounts Academy, Islamabad.

iv. Training & Development Division, ZTBL, old Margalla Town RoadIslamabad.

v. National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF), State Bank ofPakistan.

vi. National Bank of Pakistan, JNMDC and JNDMDC /Staff Collegesat Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta and Other differentstations.

2. Information in respect of other departments may be treated as ‘nil’.

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(b)

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(c) syllabus being taught in the said institution is at Annex-A, B, C, D& E.

(d) The institution and post-wise number of employees trained duringthe financial year 2015-16 are submitted as under :-

(e)

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(f) Detailed information of all the six Training Institutions is placed atAnnex-A, B, C, D, E & F respectively.




(a) whether it is a fact that toll tax is being collected by LocalGovernment Institutions at entry points of different places inIslamabad from owners of vehicles at present;

(b) if so, the details alongwith justification thereof; and

(c) the authority who granted approval therefor?

Reply not received.

31. Mr. Iqbal Muhammad Ali Khan:(Deferred during 46th Session)


(a) the total number of employees of MRP Project andthe Directorate General of Immigration and Passports postedat Missions abroad (MRP Section) for the last five yearsalongwith their names, designations and Missions/Countries;and

(b) the total number of contractual employees out of themhave skipped/slipped therefrom alongwith their names,designations and Missions/Countries?

Reply not received.

32. Mr. Iqbal Muhammad Ali Khan:(Deferred during 46th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state thetotal payments made under the head of TA/DA to the present Director

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Headquarter, Directorate General of Immigration and Passports,Islamabad since his posting alongwith details of all the hotels receiptsthereof?

Reply not received.



(a) whether it is a fact that Pakistanis have to face difficulties as aresult of un-necessary delay by the staff posted at PakistanIran Border at Taftan resultantly remained stranded for severaldays in Iran; if so, whether the Government intends to impartfurther trainings to concerned staff thereof; and

(b) the steps being taken by the Government of Pakistan to addressthe difficulties of Pakistanis being faced on their way back fromIran?

Reply not received.

13. Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan:(Deferred during 47th Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that audit of the Jammu and KashmirCooperative Housing Society, Islamabad has revealed a fraudof rupees one billion; if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether it is also a fact that action has been taken by theGovernment against responsibles thereof; if so, the detailsthereof;

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(c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to impose ban on that persons involved therein forcontesting election of the Society till the completion of inquirywhich is under consideration; if not, the reasons thereof; and

(d) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to make payment to owners to clear G-15/4 pocketfrom amount that will be recovered therefrom; if not, the reasonsthereof?

Reply not received.

14. Mr. Siraj Muhammad Khan:(Deferred on 08-12-2017)

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleasedto state whether it is a fact that the PC-II for the Prime Minister’sProgramme for the construction of New Hospitals in the country hasbeen made; if so, the details thereof; if not, the steps being taken tomake the same at the earliest in the best interest of the public?

Minister for Planning, Development and Reform (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal):Yes, a PC-II with the name “PC-II For Feasibility, Topographical Survey,Geotechnical Investigation, Master Planning, Designing, and MedicalEquipment Planning Consultancy Services” has been proposed by the Ministryof National health Services Regulations and Coordination (NHSRC). This was approvedby Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on 9th March 2017 at a cost of Rs1317.752 million (without FEC). The period of completion is three 3 years.

The project envisages implementing the PM Directive regardingestablishment of 46 new hospitals to provide modern facilities throughout the country.The project will be completed in 3 phases. In Phase-I, 14 hospitals will becompleted in 3 years.

18. Dr. Nikhat Shakeel Khan:(Deferred on 08-12-2017)


(a) whether it is a fact that salaries of some officers of Sir SyedMemorial Society have been stopped by the Commissioner,

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Islamabad Capital Terrotory; if so, the details alongwith thereasons thereof; and

(b) the time by which salaries will be paid to said employees?

Reply not received.

19. Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:(Deferred on 08-12-2017)


(a) the total number of FIRs registered on 04-09-2017 in PoliceStation, Lohi Bher, Islamabad alongwith the details includingnames, father’s names and addresses of applicants thereof; and

(b) whether it is a fact that no action has been taken thereon so far;if so, the reasons thereof?

Reply not received.

20. Mr. Waseem Akhtar Shaikh:(Deferred on 08-12-2017)


(a) the total number of Assistants of the National AssemblySecretariat who have applied for Motorcar Advance since01-01-2017 alongwith the names thereof;

(b) the total number of Assistants of the said Secretariat to whomthe amount of said Advance has been issued; and

(c) whether there is any proposal to increase the amount of saidAdvance; if so, when it will be implemented?

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs: (a) The numberof Assistants of the National Assembly Secretariat who have applied for MotorCar Advance since 01-01-2017 is 13. Names of such Assistants are at Annex-A.

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(b) Total number of Assistants of National Assembly Secretariat to whomthe amount of said advance has been issued is eleven (11). Detail is at Annex-B.

(c) The proposal to revise the Motor Car Advance is underconsideration.


21. Ms. Naseema Hafeez Panezai:(Deferred on 08-12-2017)

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs bepleased to state whether it is a fact that survey under the BenazirIncome Support Programme has not been started in Village ShahmeerBrohi, Malook Kalhoro, Mirwah and Ali Bakhsh Brohi of TehsilMehar, District Dadu for issuance of new cards so far; if so, thesteps taken by the Government in this regard?

Reply not received.

22. Ms. Aliya Kamran:(Deferred on 08-12-2017)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to refer to the Un-StarredQuestion No.9 replied on 18-9-2017 and to state:

(a) the names of the persons alongwith the amount recovered fromthem separately as per the report of inquiry conducted againstthe previous and present elected bodies and employees of theJammu and Kashmir Cooperative Housing Society, Islamabad;

(b) the action taken against the responsibles thereof;

(c) the head under which the said recovered amount hasbeen deposited alongwith the dates thereof;

(d) as to why fresh inquiry was ordered in March, 2017alongwith details thereof; and

(e) the time by which inquiry report will be made final?

Reply not received.

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23. Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan:(Deferred on 08-12-2017)


(a) whether it is a fact that barbed wire has been installed/fixed bythe residents of House No.7, Street No.25, Sector F-6/2, Islamabad;

(b) if so, the steps taken by the concerned authority to remove thesame?

Reply not received.

54. Mr. Siraj Muhammad Khan:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a factthat a request was made by the IGP, Islamabad for requirementagainst 309 posts for the safe city project in April, 2017 which haveyet to be approved; if so, the details thereof?

Reply not received.

55. Mr. Siraj Muhammad Khan:

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs bepleased to state the steps taken by the present Government to movetowards an interest free economy as envisaged by the Quaid-e-AzamMohammad Ali Jinnah in his address upon the opening of the StateBank of Pakistan on 1st July, 1948 where emphasis was made onbanking practices compatible with Islamic ideals of social andeconomic life?

Reply not received.

56. Ms. Surriya Asghar:

Will the Minister for Privatization be pleased to state:

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(a) the names of training institutions/academies working under thePrivatization Division for capacity building of its employees atpresent;

(b) the details of teaching faculty of said institutions alongwith theirqualifications and experiences;

(c) the syllabus being taught in the said institutions at present;


(e) the institution-wise total expenditures incurred thereon; and(f) the steps being taken by the Government to improve the

institutional capacity of said institutions/academies?

Minister for Privatisation (Mr. Daniyal Aziz): (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) &(f) There are no training institutions/ academics working under the Ministry ofPrivatisation. Therefore, ‘NIL’ report may be considered, in respect of Ministryof Privatisation.

57. Ms. Surriya Asghar:


(a) the names of training institutions/academies working under thePrime Minister’s Office for capacity building of its employeesat present;

(b) the details of teaching faculty of said institutions alongwith theirqualifications and experiences;

(c) the syllabus being taught in the said institutions at present;


(e) the institution-wise total expenditures incurred thereon; and

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(f) the steps being taken by the Government to improve theinstitutional capacity of the said institutions/academies?

Minister In-Charge of the Prime Minister’s Office: (a), (b), (c), (d),(e) & (f) There is no training institution or academy working under the PrimeMinister, Office for capacity building of its employees.

58. Mr. Waseem Akhtar Shaikh:


(a) whether it is a fact that drinking water is being supplied to theresidents of Sector D-12/1 &2, Islamabad;

(b) whether it is also a fact that the drinking water has not so farbeen supplied to sub-sectors of the said Sector;

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

(d) the time by which water will be supplied to the residents of saidsub-sectors?

Reply not received.

59. Sheikh Salahuddin:


(a) whether it is a fact that a water course/nullah in Sector G-7/3-2and G-7/3-3 near Masjid Al-Falah, Islamabad is blocked sincelong; if so, the reasons thereof;

(b) the steps being taken to make said water course/nullahfunctional; and

(c) whether it is also a fact that bridge on the said water course/nullah is in a dilapidated condition at present; if so, the time bywhich it will be reconstructed?

Reply not received.

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60. Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan:


(a) whether it is a fact that the Jammu and Kashmir CooperativeHousing Society, Islamabad has no NOC for the Development ofland in Zone-V; if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether it is also a fact that the fine of Rs.600000/- has beenimposed on Ms.Fazeela Mumtaz, Membership No.12504 by thesaid Society; if so, the reasons alongwith the details thereof;

(c) the detail of fine of members written off by the saidSociety alongwith the payment-wise detail thereof; and

(d) whether there is any intention to write off the fine of Ms. FazeelaMumtaz; if not, the reasons thereof?

Reply not received.

ISLAMABAD: TAHIR HUSSAIN,The 17th December, 2017. Secretary.

PCPPI—4748(2017) NA—17-12-2017—650.

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