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(36th Session)

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

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“QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWERS AND THEIR REPLIES”

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

Friday, the 30th September, 2016

53. *Ms. Musarat Rafique Mahesar:(Deferred during 32nd Session)

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

(a) the total number of Indian fishermen released during the lastone year; and

(b) the maximum punishment given to those fishermen for violationof Sea Boundary of Pakistan?

Transferred to Interior Division for answer on Next Rota Day.

238. *Mr. Lal Chand:(Deferred during 34th Session)

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

(a) whether there is any legislation under consideration/preparation

to stop forced conversion;

(b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the negative, the steps beingtaken by the Government to redress the complaints of forcedconversion?

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Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony (SardarMuhamamd Yousaf): (a) Mr. Sanjay Parwani, MNA has introduced a privatebill to provide for the protection of persons against forced conversion in the NationalAssembly in the current session on 27-09-2016.

(b) The Ministry will examine the same and give its in-put to the StandingCommittee responsible to examine the above mentioned private bill.

103. *Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak:(Deferred during 35th Session)

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

(a) the name of authority that conducts the performance audit ofthe public and private hospitals in Islamabad; and

(b) the name of authority that monitors pharmacy services in saidhospitals?

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

106. *Ms. Sajida Begum:(Deferred during 35th Session)

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

(a) the steps taken by the Government for the promotion of industriesin the country during the last three years till date; and

(b) the details of industries promoted during the said period in thecountry?

Minister for Industries and Production (Mr. Ghulam Murtaza KhanJatoi): (a) The Government of Pakistan is actively pursuing following measures topromote industries in the Country:

Engineering Development Board

Launching of new Automotive Development Policy (2016-21) toattract green and brown field investments in the automobile and autovendor industry

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Launching of New Entrant Policy for Motorcycle Industry to promoteinvestment in new / innovative technology.

Engineering Development Board took the initiative to compile/publish“Directory of Engineering Goods Exporters-2015” which was widelycirculated to Foreign Diplomatic Missions, Pakistani MissionsAbroad, Local/Foreign Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA)

SMEDA Helpdesk Services

o Project Identification/Implementation.o Business Development Services.o Business Match Making.o Assistance in Fund Raising.o Counseling on Legal and Regulatory Procedures.

Pre-feasibility Studies. Development of Business Plans. SMEDA’s SME Development Plan.

o Sector Development Plan.o Policy Advocacy.o Developing Entrepreneurial Ecosystem.

SME Cluster Development/ Value Addition. Productivity and Efficiency Enhancement of SMEs. SME Development projects under Public Sector Development

Program (PSDP). Prime Minister’s Youth Business Loans. Special Projects with International Development Partners.

o Economic Revitalization of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA(ERKF).

Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA)

After colonization of Karachi Export Processing Zone (KEPZ)Phase-I & II, PC-I for expansion of KEPZ Phase-III is in processof approval.

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Gwadar Export Processing Zone is to be developed on 1000 acres(50% BOT + 50% PSDP funding). Prequalification of contractorsfor execution on BOT is in process. Whereas, PC-I for establishingzone on 500 acres is under process for funding through PSDP.

EPZA and Faisalabad Industrial Estate Development andManagement Company (FIEDMC) have signed an MOU forestablishing an Export Processing Zone in Faisalabad. Feasibilitystudy by consultant is in process.

National Industrial Parks Development & Management Company

Khairpur Special Economic Zone (KSEZ) is spread over 140 acresof land and is located at Tando Nazar Ali on Main National Highway,Khairpur.

Marble City-Risalpur is a cluster based project spread over an areaof 185 acres, located on Nowshehra — Mardan Road in Risalpur.

(b) The details of industries promoted in the country during the last threeyears is as under:

Organizing Pakistan’s Pavilion at the world’s largest trade fair ofindustrial technologies “Hannover Messe-Germany” 2016.(Annex-A)

EDB organized visit of a seventeen member business delegation-companies of industrialist and businessmen to Minsk - Belarus fromApril 12th — 13th, 2016. (Annex-B)

EDB Organized Engineering Pavilion at 9th Edition of ExpoPakistan 2015 organized by TDAP. (Annex-C)

Organized Engineering Pavilion. at 8th Edition of ExpoPakistan—September 26th to 29th 2013. (Annex-D)

EDB has made arrangements for provision of International Experts /Consultants from PUM, CBI, SES, JICA for capacity building ofEngineering Industries to increase their competitiveness. (Annex-E)

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973 businesses supported by SMEDA through its EconomicRevitalization of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA (ERKF) project.(Annex-F)

160 industries supported by SMEDA through Industry SupportProgram. (Annex-G)

SMEDA implemented 23 PSDP projects for support andpromotion of relevant industries. (Annex-H)

SMEDA has 85 and 102 pre-feasibilities in English and Urdurespectively for the promotion of Industries. (Annex-I)

Garment & Textile, Plastic technology, Household Goods, SportsGoods and Light Engineering sectors have been targeted forpromotion in the Zones.

Agro Food Processing, Agro Non-Food Processing, LightEngineering, Marble and Granite sectors have been targeted.

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)

91. *Ms. Musarat Rafique Mahesar:

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state whether itis a fact that Power Distribution Companies are including line andtransmission losses in the electricity bills of consumers; if so, thereasons thereof?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif):

Distribution Companies bill the electricity consumers as per their respectivejurisdiction tariff determined by NEPRA and notified by GoP. NEPRA determinestariff of DISCOs after taking into account a number of factors that include revenuerequirement, consumers mix, consumption mix, geographical position etc. On thebasis of these above factors NEPRA also allows T&D losses separately for eachDISCOs.NEPRA has determined following losses targets for DISCOs in theirdetermination of FY 2015-16 which is inbuilt in their tariff. (This is a normalprocedure of rate setting.)

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——————————————————————————————DISCOS LOSSES%

——————————————————————————————LESCO 11.75GEPCO 09.98FESCO 09.50IESCO 09.39MEPCO 15.00HESCO 20.50SEPCO 27.50QESCO 17.50PESCO 26.00TESCO 20.00

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92. *Shazia Marri:


(a) the total land in possession of the Export Processing ZoneAuthority (EPZA), Gwadar at present; and

(b) the time by which the said EPZA will become fully operational

in the said area?

Minister for Industries and Production (Mr. Ghulam Murtaza KhanJatoi): (a) Gwadar Export Processing Zone (GEPZ) is being developed on 1000acres (50% BOT + 50% PSDP funding). Prequalification of contractors forexecution on BOT basis is in process. Whereas, PC-I has been finalized and is atthe stage of approval from the competent forum.

(b) Gawadar EPZ on 500 acres on BOT basis is likely to be completedby the end of 2019 while the remaining 500 acres by PSDP funding will becompleted on approval of PC-I and release of funds as phased in PC-I.

93. *Ms. Shakila Luqman:

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

(a) the percentage/ratio of energy of all sources added in the NationalGrid as on 30-06-2013and 30-8-2016 separately;

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(b) the programmes/projects of electricity which were in progressas on 30-06-2013 alongwith the specification and present statusthereof; and

(c) the programmes/projects of electricity launched since01-06-2013 alongwith the specification and present statusthereof?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) Therequisite ratios are given as under:

(b) The programmes / project of electricity which were in progress ason 30-06-2013 are given as under:

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(c) Requisite detail of projects launched since 01-06-2013 is given below:

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PPIB

Seventeen (17) IPPs of gross capacity of 12266 MW have been launchedby/with the facilitation of Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB). Detailof projects are at Annex-I.

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)

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94. *Begum Tahira Bukhari:

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

(a) the total number of Pakistanis sent for Hajj-2016 through

Private Hajj Tour Operators; and

(b) the per head expenditure incurred thereon?

Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony (SardarMuhammad Yousaf): (a) According to the Hajj Policy 2016, Quota of 71,684(equal to 50% of total Pakistan quota) were allocated to Private Hajj TourOperators.

(b) The Hajj Tour Operators (HGOs) are Pvt. Limited companies.According to Service Provider Agreement (SPA), signed between Govt. of Pakistanand the company, every HGO is bound to charge amount offered in the package.Each HGO offers its own Hajj package to their Hujjaj and charge on the basis offacilities to be provided by Private Hajj Tour Operators (HGOs). HoweverRs. 31,871/- was charged by the Ministry from each pilgrim as Compulsory HajjDues for advance payment to Saudi Govt and Rs. 4,500/- as Service Chargesand Mohafiz Fund.

95. *Mr. Waseem Akhtar Shaikh:

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleasedto state the mechanism which has been developed by the Ministry toensure transparent and effective distribution of subsidy on fertilizerto the farmers as announced by the Government?

Minister for National Food Security and Research (Mr. SikandarHayat Khan Bosan): Federal Government in consultation with the provincialgovernments has devised a transparent and an effective mechanism for thedisbursement of announced subsidy of Rs. 27.96 billion @ Rs. 300/- per bag forDAP and Rs. 156/- bag for Urea. Additionally, reduction of GST from 17 to 5%and reduction of Rs. 50/- per bag by manufacturers increased the subsidy of Ureato Rs. 390/- per bag. The mechanism was notified with the concurrence of FinanceDivision on 25-06-2016 for DAP and Urea and for SSP on 12-08-2016. HoweverCorrigendum was issued on 23-08-2016. The important aspects of the mechanismare given below:

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A non-lapsable Special Account has been opened in the State Bankof Pakistan.

Initially, the Federal and the Provincial Governments are bound todeposit 50% of their respective shares of subsidy in the SpecialAccount. The remaining 50% share will be deposited after utilizationof 80% of the funds initially deposited.

FBR registered manufacturers/importers are eligible.

Subsidy shall be paid after the sale of bagged fertilizer on the basis ofSales Tax Invoice and Sales Tax Returns submitted to FBR.

M/o NFS&R will coordinate implementation of the scheme with theassistance of Provincial Governments.

Provincial Governments will be responsible for strict monitoring byexercising powers under respective provincial laws

Necessary details comprising names of manufacturers/importers andamount paid will be maintained by SBP and reported to Ministry ofNational Food Security and Research, Ministry of Finance andprovincial governments.

The entire process will be monitored through electronic monitoringand data maintained on the respective websites of the provinceswith complete inventory of fertilizer.

The manufacturers would immediately cancel dealership of a dealeror sub-dealer found to be overcharging on the recommendations/directions of the provincial governments Respective ProvincialGovernments will ensure the quality and content of the fertilizer.

The Federal Government will have the right to conduct a third partyaudit of payment of subsidies if, so required.

96. *Ms. Munaza Hassan:

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony bepleased to state the mandate/functions of the Ministry after theConstitution (Eighteenth Amendment) Act, 2010?

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Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony (SardarMuhammad Yousaf): The mandate/ functions of this Ministry after the Constitution(Eighteen Amendment) Act, 2010 are as under;

1. Formulation of Hajj Policy

2. Arranging the Muslim pilgrims visits to India.

3. Ziarat and Umrah.

4. Welfare and safety of pilgrims and Zaireen.

5. Administration of Hajj Affairs and control of the Hajj Directorateswithin the country and the Hajj Directorate at Jeddah.

6. Islamic studies and research including holding of seminars,conferences, etc. on related subjects to the extent of Federal Areas.

7. Training and education of Ulemas and Khatibs etc.

8. Error-free and exact printing and publishing of the Holy Quran in theICT.

9. Exchange of visits of scholars of Islamic learning and education,international conferences/seminars on Islamic subjects and liaisonwith foreign and international bodies and institutions.

10. Ruet-e-Hilal.

11. Tabligh.

12. Observance of Islamic Moral Standards

13. Donations for religious purposes and propagation of Islamic Ideologyabroad.

14. Marriage and divorce, infants and minor’s adoption (to the extent ofICT).

15. Collection and disbursement of Zakat and Ushr to the Provincesand other areas as per formula approved by Council of CommonInterests (CCI).

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16. Policy and legislation with regard to inter-faith Harmony.

17. International agreements and commitments in respect of all religiouscommunities and implementation thereof.

18. Representation of Pakistan at UN Sub-Commission on Preventionof Discrimination to Minorities.

19. Minorities Welfare Fund.

20. National Commission for Minorities.

21. Evacuee Trust Property Board.

97. *Ms. Belum Hasnain:


(a) the names of companies/firms/factories which are preparingceramic tiles in the country;

(b) whether it is a fact that the said tiles meet the international

standards; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government to develop/establish theceramic tiles industry in the country during the last four years?

Minister for Industries and Production (Mr. Ghulam Murtaza Khan

Jatoi): (a) List is attached as Annex-I.

(b) Local ceramic tiles manufacturers are producing high quality tilesmeeting international standard requirements. Large scale manufacturers e.g. Masterand Sonex are also involved in exports to various countries e.g. Afghanistan, UAEetc.

(c) The Steps taken by the Government to develop the ceramic industryare at Annex-II.


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98. *Ms. Khalida Mansoor:

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state the totalnumber of Government Houses/Flats for Government employees inKarachi at present?

Minister for Housing and Works (Mr. Akram Khan Durrani): The

total number of Government House/Flats detail are as under:——————————————————————————————

CATEGORIES/TYPES NUMBERS HOUSES/FLATS——————————————————————————————

A 12B 10C 196D 430E 692F 3004G 1826H 1712

—————————————————————————————— TOTAL: 7882

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(a) whether it is a fact that funds have been allocated for Chashma-Dera Ismail Khan-Zhob Transmission Line; if so, the totalamount thereof; and

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

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) The

PC-I for the said project has been approved by CDWP on 17-06-2016 whereasthe approval of ECNEC is yet awaited. The total amount of the project isRs. 7,583 Million. The project is included in the Tranche-II of MFF-II ofADB Loan.

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(b) The work will be started as soon as the PC-I of the project isapproved by the ECNEC.

100. *Ms. Khalida Mansoor:

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased tostate whether it is a fact that local car manufacturing companies aremanufacturing 660cc cars; if not, the reasons thereof?


Jatoi): Currently, no car manufacturer/ assembler is manufacturing 660 cc cars inPakistan. Because of the following:

High technology cost;

Comparatively, low cc cars require higher investment as R&D costis higher to adjust necessary features in small space;

Previously there were no significant incentives for new investors.However, under new Auto Development Policy (2016-21) specialincentives are given for the manufacturing of cars.

101. *Ms. Shagufta Jumani:

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to statewhether it is a fact that irregularities of billions of rupees have beensurfaced in the Pakistan Steel Mills in the recent audit conducted bythe Auditor General of Pakistan; if so, the action taken by theGovernment so far in this regard?


Jatoi): (i) It may be mentioned that no such serious financial irregularities worthbillion of rupees have been surfaced during the Audit process.

(ii) The special audit report had been received in PSM on 22nd August,2016 which had been properly replied on 5th September, 2016. Assistant DirectorCommercial Audit has been deputed to carry out the verification of the replieswho has not yet visited PSM.

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102. *Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi:

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

(a) whether it is a fact that Federal Government Employees HousingFoundation (FGEHF) has launched various housing schemesduring recent years including Barah Kahu Housing Scheme,Islamabad;

(b) whether it is also fact employees who were provisionally selected

for allotment of plots in first phase of Barah Kahu, Islamabadhave already been deposited down payment last year;

(c) whether it is a further fact that the FGEHF has failed to make

further progress in the said housing schemes; if so, thejustification thereof; and

(d) the steps being taken by the Ministry to develop housing

schemes at the earliest?

Minister for Housing and Works (Mr. Akram Khan Durrani): (a)Yes.

(b) Yes.

(c) The Housing Foundation is striving for early completion of the projectand in this regard the following steps has been taken:

(i) The Housing Foundation hired M/s NESPAK as its consultant tomonitor the development work in the area. On the basis of topographicsurvey of the area done by the NESPAK, the layout plan of thesector has been revised according to CDA parameter and has beenforwarded to CDA for approval.

(ii) With the intervention of NAB, the FGE Housing Foundation hasfinalized an addendum between FGEHF and M/s Green Tree (Pvt.)Ltd. for early development of the sector.

(iii) The Housing Foundation has paid 680 million to M/s Green Treethrough NAB for start of development work in the area. The

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provisional offer of allotment will be issued to the prospective allotteesof Housing Scheme Phase-VI (Bara Kahu) within few days.

(d) As Above.

103. *Ms. Musarat Rafique Mahesar:

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state whether itis a fact that the Power Distribution Companies are not giving themonthly fuel cost reduction benefits to the consumers of electricity inthe country at present; if so, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): No, its

not a fact that the benefit of fuel cost reduction is not being passed on to theconsumers on monthly basis under the title of “Fuel Price Adjustment (FPA).Monthly FPA is being determined by NEPRA and accordingly adjusted in customerselectricity bills on monthly basis.

104. *Ms. Mussarrat Ahmadzeb:

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state the totalnumber of KV-wise Grid Stations in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa atpresent?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): Thetotal number of KV-wise Grid Stations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are as under:——————————————————————————————

System Voltage No of Grid Stations——————————————————————————————

132 KV 7666 KV 1633 KV 05

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Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations andCoordination be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the citizensof the country are not well aware about the features of the

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Prime Minister’s National Health Programme; if so, the steps beingtaken by the Government to create awareness among the citizensregarding said Programme?

Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and

Coordination: As per the directives of Honorable Prime Minister of Pakistan,Prime Minister’s National Health Program (PMNHP) is working to provide cashless scheme for the poor families of Pakistan to access free of cost indoor healthcare services for secondary as well as 7 priority diseases. These poor families,living below poverty line of $ 2 per day, constitute of almost 60% of the populationin focused district.

In currently ongoing first phase, the program is focusing on 23 districts ofPakistan, which includes 4 districts from each province, 2 district from each regionand one district of Islamabad Capital Territory (List attached).

At the time of beneficiary enrolment, each visiting member of the beneficiaryfamily is briefed on the benefits of the program and the facilities which enrolledfamily can utilize through empaneled health care facilities. Each family is also givena colored (written and pictorial) brochure with instructions regarding services andbenefits of the program, list of empaneled health care facilities in the district andinformation regarding toll free help line for filing complaints and securing informationon health card.

Along with the focused beneficiary, one to one communication activity atthe time of enrolment, Federal Government also communicates with the nationwide audience through print and electronic media. This is done via one pagesupplement on the Prime Minister’s National Health Program and other informativematerial.

Federal Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordinationunderstand the importance of communication and will keep on working to educatemasses on the importance and benefits of Prime Minister’s National Health Programand its health card.


106. *Sheikh Salahuddin:

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations andCoordination be pleased to state whether it is a fact that cases of

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various types of cancer are being increased in the country during therecent years; if so, the steps being taken by the Government tocontrol the said disease?


Coordination: In Pakistan about 148,000 new cases of cancers are diagnosed.

STEPS TAKEN BY THE MINISTRY

Cancer occurs due to either genetic factors or environmental factors likefood, addictions, radiations and infections. Environmental factors can be addressedby control on diet, quality of food and controlling infections.

The Ministry has taken various steps including preventive measures aswell as treatment of patients.

1. National Cancer registry: Ministry in 2015-16 has identified PHRCas the focal site to collect national data on cancer. Presently data isbeing collected from 6 sites and data of almost 9000 cases has beenreceived and analyzed (table). The data (2015-16) shows that infemales breast cancer is most common i.e. 30.2% followed bycancers of female reproductive organs (11.7%), oro-pharyngeal(8.1%) and gastrointestinal (7%) while in males, oro-pharyngeal wasthe most common (12.8%) followed by gastro intestinal tract (11.3%),blood and bone marrow (9.6%) and urinary system (8.3%).

2. Cancer hospital at PIMS: Federal government has approved a100 bedded cancer hospital in Islamabad. Its feasibility study hasbeen done and PC1 has been submitted for funding.

3. Nomination of a focal person for NCDs (cancer) The Ministryof NHSRC has nominated a focal person on non communicablediseases (NCD) who guides and coordinates with the Provinces onthe risk factors, burden and proper diagnosis and treatment of NCDs.

4. Recently NCD survey was undertaken by PHRC to identify therisk factors. The survey showed tobacco use, obesity, unhealthy dietand sedentary lifestyle as the risk factors in Pakistan.

5. In Pakistan most common cancers like oral and lungs are due totobacco use (smoked/smokeless). The cancer data collected from 6

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sites shows a direct association of these cancers with tobacco use(Figure). The Ministry has taken different steps to reduce the burdenof tobacco use in the country which will eventually help in reducingthe burden of Cancers. These includes;

(a) Establishment of Tobacco Control Cell in the Ministry which isresponsible for monitoring and reducing tobacco use throughlegislation and punishment that is enforced through police andother departments.

(b) Conducted the Global Youth Tobacco Survey and Global AdultTobacco Survey to estimate the burden of tobacco use, its riskfactors and implementation of EMPOWER in the country.

(c) Pakistan has increased the size of pictorial picture and warningon the cigarette packs by 80% and is the 3rd country in theworld to do so after India and Thailand.

(d) The educational institutions, airlines and most public places havebeen declared smoke free.

(e) At the Provincial level, Punjab has banned Shisha smoking whileuse of non smoking tobacco has been banned in Sindh.

(f) No Tobacco day is celebrated on 31 May with full mediacoverage.

6. Written information on TV and film screens are shown that “tobaccouse can kill” during an act of smoking shown in the drama or films.

7. Similarly atomic energy commission is working with Pink Ribbon(NGO) on awareness and early screening on breast cancer.

8. Awareness program/campaign by media. Media especially TV andnewspaper is creating awareness on cancer by showingdocumentaries of patients suffering from the disease and how thesecancer producing gutka and pan are un-hygienically produced andsold in Pakistan.

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B. Provision of Treatment

The diagnosis and treatment of Cancer is complex and need special facility.Some of the cancers are diagnosed using radioisotopes; therefore only atomicenergy centers can diagnose them while some are treated by radiotherapy thereforeagain they are treated at radiotherapy centers. Other cancers are diagnosed byultrasound, CT scans or histopathology and are treated medically by drugs orsurgery and are treated in public sector hospitals.

Realizing the need for having a radioisotope centre attached to either tertiarycare hospital or in close vicinity to the hospital, the government of Pakistan allowedthe Pakistan atomic energy commission to establish its radioisotope centers in thetertiary care public sector hospitals or close to them.

(1) Atomic Energy Centers

Currently there are 20 atomic energy centers attached to tertiary carepublic sector hospitals where they are diagnosing and treating cancer patients.The center’s name and location is given below.

1. BINO Cancer Hospital, Bahawalpur INOR Cancer Hospital,Abbottabad

2. INOR Cancer Hospital, Abbotabad.

3. LINAR Cancer Hospital, Larkana.

4. NORI Cancer Hospital, Islamabad.

5. CENUM Cancer Hospital, Lahore

6. INMOL Cancer Hospital, Lahore.

7. KIRAN Cancer Hospital, Karachi.

8. AEMC Cancer Hospital, Karachi.

9. IRNUM Cancer Hospital, Peshawar.

10. SINOR Cancer Hospital, Saidu Sharif (SWAT).

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11. MINAR Cancer Hospital, Multan.

12. NIMRA Cancer Hospital, Jamshoro.

13. GINUM Cancer Hospital, Gujranwala.

14. GINOR Cancer Hospital, Gilgit.

15. BINOR Cancer Hospital, Bannu.

16. NIAMAT Cancer Hospital, Nawabshah.

17. DIKIN Cancer Hospital, D.I.Khan.

18. CENAR Cancer Hospital, Quetta.

19. PINUM Cancer Hospital, Faisalabad.

20. Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Lahore.

(2) Tertiary Care Hospitals

ALL tertiary care hospitals of the country have a cancer ward attached tothem, where patients that are diagnosed with cancer are admitted for treatment orcare. There are 21 social security hospitals in the country; they also have a cancertreatment ward. Similarly, the armed forces hospitals also have a cancer treatingunit where patients are given chemotherapy.

107. *Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi:


(a) whether it is a fact that the Islamabad Electric Supply Company(IESCO) has been charging an additional amount under the headof bill adjustment from the consumers for the last many months;if so, the justification alongwith the details thereof;

(b) whether it is also a fact that the IESCO does not explain to the

consumers about said charging; if so, the reasons thereof; and

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(c) whether it is further a fact that the said practice was made inthe past; if so, the steps being taken by the Government to rectifythe affairs of overcharging once for all?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a)

IESCO is not charging any additional amount from the consumers without properjustification. The surcharges (Neelum Jhelum, Debt Servicing and UniversalObligation Fund) were not levied during the period from January 2015 toJune 2015 as per order of Lahore High Court, Lahore. In response to an IntraCourt Appeal, Supreme Court of Pakistan issued orders to recover the surchargesin 12 equal installments and first installment started from September 2015 andfinal installment in August 2016, which is being reflected in bill adjustment columnin electricity bill.

(b) As above.

(c) No. such practice has remained in vogue in the past.

108. *Begum Tahira Bukhari:

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state the perunit price of Hydel Power in the country at present?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): The per

unit price of Hydel Power (WAPDA) and others Hydel power plants in the countryduring FY 2016 remained Rs. 2.15/ kWh.

109. *Mrs. Shahida Rehmani:

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations andCoordination be pleased to state the steps taken by the Ministry tointroduce uniform health care facilities in the country?


Coordination: After 18th Amendment in Constitution of Pakistan, the subject ofhealth care facilities in provinces and regions does not fall under jurisdiction ofFederal Government as it is a provincial administrative domain.

Federal Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination(NHSR&C), provides technical assistance in the form of standardized curriculum/training manuals for various cadre of health care provider throughout the country.

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110. *Ch. Muhammad Shahbaz Babar:


(a) the year-wise total number of employees appointed in theMinistry during the last five years;

(b) whether it is a fact that the provincial quota was observed

therefor; and (c) he category and province-wise details of vacant posts in the

Ministry at present?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) Thefollowing posts were filled by the Ministry y during the last five years:———————————————————————————————

Year Post No. of posts——————————————————————————————

2012 Naib Qasid 012013 LDC 012014 LDC 012015 Naib Qasid 10

Dispatch Rider 012016 Assistant 03

UDC 02LDC 01

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——————————————————————————————(b) Yes. The Provincial/ Regional quotas was strictly 4 observed for all

initial recruitments.

(c) Presently, 08 posts of Stenotypist (BPS-14) and 05 posts of AssistantPrivate Secretaries (BPS-16) meant for direct recruitment are vacant. Thecalculation of quota for the vacant posts is carried out at the time of advertisementof the posts. The 08 posts of Stenotypist have been advertised, and its quota wisedetail is as under:

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Merit = 04

Sindh = 02

Baluchistan = 01

Gilgit Baltistan/FATA = 01

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Total = 08——————————————————————————————

111. *Sheikh Salahuddin:

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state thesteps being taken by the Government to increase the manufacturingof spare parts of cars in the country?

Transferred to Finance Division for answer on Next Rota Day.

112. *Ms. Aisha Syed:


(a) whether it is a fact that only 2912 Mega Watts of electricity havebeen added in the National Grid during the last three years; and

(b) whether it is also a fact that no mega project has been completed

during the said period by the Government; if so, the reasonsthereof?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) Since2013, 2915.30 Mega Watts of electricity has been added in the National Grid.

(b) Details of Power Plants alongwith their dates of commissioning duringthe last three years are attached at Annex-I. However several projects based ondifferent sources are in progress which will be completed by the year 2017-18.

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Annex-I

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113. *Ms. Shakila Luqman:

Will the Minister for Ports and Shipping be pleased to state whetherit is a fact that the exemption period for imposing demurrage hasbeen extended for one year on goods being transported to Afghanistanthrough Afghan Transit Trade; if so, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Ports and Shipping (Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo):

Port Qasim Authority

The period for imposing demurrage has not been extended for one yearon goods being transported to Afghanistan.

Karachi Port Trust

Only 14 working days free period after landing date as per KPT TariffSRO-1 (KE) /2003 are given to Afghan in-transit cargo / goods being transportedto Afghanistan from the Karachi Port (KPT).

114. *Mr. Siraj Muhammad Khan:

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state whether itis a fact that compensations have not been paid to the affectees ofthe Tarbela Dam so far; if so, the steps being taken by the Governmentto provide a fair settlement to said affectees?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif):Compensation to the affectees of Tarbela Dam Project has been fully paid to allthe eligible affectees and nothing is outstanding against WAPDA.

115. *Ms. Suraiya Jatoi:

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations andCoordination be pleased to state the action taken by the Ministryagainst pharmaceutical companies which have made exorbitantincrease in the prices of medicines without any prior approval duringthe tenure of the present Government?

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Minister for National Health Services, Regulations andCoordination: Following actions are being taken by the Ministry of NationalHealth Services, Regulations and Coordination and Drug Regulatory Authority ofPakistan against the companies who have increased prices of their registered drugswithout any prior approval of the Federal Government:—

(i) Contesting in the Court of Law:

During the last 3 years, 26 out of 700 pharmaceutical companies increasedtheir prices of 356 out of around 70,000 registered drugs without approvalof the Federal Government after managing to obtain restraining orders bythese firms and their associations by misleading the Sindh High Court atKarachi.

The Federal Government and DRAP are vehemently contesting these casesin the Sindh High Court at Karachi and applications were filed throughoffice of the Additional Attorney General of Pakistan at Sindh High Courton behalf of the Federation of Pakistan and DRAP to club all cases, granturgent hearings and vacate stay orders. Resultantly, all suits were clubbedby the honourable Sindh High Court. The Sindh High Court vide its orderdated 06-04-2016 has directed Pharma Industry to provide documents/information and directed DRAP to decide cases within one month.However, the court extended the restraining order till next date of hearing.

In compliance to court orders, letters were again issued to the companiesto complete their applications. Meeting of the Drug Pricing Committeewas held on 4th & 5th May, 2016 and 27th June, 2016 and decidedhardship cases under the provisions of the Drug Pricing Policy-2015.

A compliance report has been submitted in the Sindh High Court at Karachi.An application was filed through the office of the Attorney General ofPakistan for early hearing of the case and vacation of stay order.

Accordingly, the honorable court was pleased to accept the applicationand hearings were held on 24-08-2016, 26-08-2016, 29-08-2016,30-08-2016 and 21-09-2016. Next date of hearing is fixed for 23-09-2016.

In case of Tetanus Toxoid injection, Ministry of NHSR&C and DRAPhave been successful and the honorable Sindh High Court at Karachi on

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15th August, 2016 has disposed off the suit filed by company. Price hasbeen reverted back from Rs. 595/- to Rs. 420/- per pack.

In the years 2012 and 2013, 17 pharmaceutical companies increasedprices of their drugs without approval of the Federal Government andmanaged to obtain stay order from the Sindh High Court at Karachi.

DRAP filed an application in the Supreme Court of Pakistan seeking topass appropriate orders for resolving /disposal of petitions /suits filed bypharmaceutical companies in Sindh High Court, Karachi, Lahore HighCourt, Lahore and Civil Judge Lahore and the honorable court issuednotices to these 17 companies for illegal price increase of medicines. Thematter came up before the apex court for hearing but is under hearing.

In 2013, DRAP also filed 25 Civil Miscellaneous Applications (CMAs) inthe Sindh High Court, Karachi, Lahore High Court, Lahore and CivilJudge Lahore to vacate stay orders issued by the courts in matters ofunilateral price increase on medicines by pharmaceutical companies.

Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan had allowed 15% price increaseon some categories of drugs on 27th November, 2013. However, onthe orders of the honorable Prime Minister, DRAP had withdrawn thenotification on 29th November, 2013. Subsequently, PakistanPharmaceutical Manufacturers Association filed Constitutional Petitionin the Sindh High Court. The honorable court suspended the operationof withdrawal notification and consequently 15% price increasenotification was restored. The DRAP is contesting this case in SindhHigh Court, Karachi with the assistance of the office of the AttorneyGeneral of Pakistan.

(ii) Market Surveys

Ministry of NHSR&C and DRAP are cognizant of their responsibilitiesand DRAP field offices have been advised to be vigilant, conduct marketsurveys and take legal actions under the Drugs Act, 1976 against thecompanies if found overcharging of drugs.

Under Section 6 of the Drugs Act, 1976, the storage and sale of drugs inthe market is regulated by the Provincial Governments, therefore, DRAPhas also advised the Provincial Health Authorities to take action under thelaw against the companies who increase prices of drugs more than approvedprices.

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(iii) Seizures

In 2014-15, Federal Inspectors of Drugs at Islamabad & Lahore havealso seized following quantities of overpriced stocks of drugs of 6pharmaceutical companies who had increased prices of their registereddrugs without approval:

——————————————————————————————Dosage Form Stocks seized Packs

(in numbers)——————————————————————————————

Capsules 1,80,610 6018Tablets 36,242,158 408,597Syrups 14,005 14,005Ointments/ Creams 23,561 23,561Eye drops 1473 1473Oral Drops 298 298Injections 1915 1033

——————————————————————————————The cases are under process for prosecution while one has taken remedialaction and prices were reverted.

(iv) Establishment of complaint cell

A complaint cell has been established in DRAP and public has beenencouraged through advertisements in the print media to lodge complaintsabout overcharging of drugs in the market.

116. *Ms. Naseema Hafeez Panezai:

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

(a) the prescribed procedure of the Ministry for providing/

contributing financial and administrative assistance to thehealth sector of Balochistan; and

(b) the steps being taken by the Ministry to improve the health sector

keeping in view the ground realities of Balochistan?

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Minister for National Health Services, Regulations andCoordination: (a) It is stated that in pursuance of 18th Constitutional amendment,the subject of health has been devolved to the Provinces. However, in the postdevolution scenario, the funding of the health sector (Vertical Programs) is beingdone by the Federal Government in pursuance of CCI decision dated28th April, 2011 and Ministry of Planning, Development & Reform letter dated4th July, 2011, whereby the funding of all the Vertical Programs of Health havebeen freezed at the level of FY 2010-11.

It is further added that the development funds to all the provinces andSpecial Areas including Balochistan for health Sector are allocated by theM/o Planning Development & Reform out of Public Sector Development ProgramPSDP and released on quarterly basis through M/o Planning, Development &Reform and Finance Division.——————————————————————————————S. No. Name of the Project Balochistan——————————————————————————————

1. Population Welfare 795,736,000.00Program

2. National TB Control 7,440,000.00Program

3. Roll back Malaria Control 7,440,000.00Program

4. National Maternal,Neonatal and Child Health 62,773.000.00Program (MNCH)

5. National Programme forFamily Planning and 660,000,000.00Primary Health Care

6. National Programme forPrevention and Control 2,217,000.00Avian Pandemic Influenza

7. National Programme forPrevention and Control of 14,820,000.00Blindness

8. Prime Minister Programme for 41,040,000.00Prevention and Control of Hepatitis

——————————————————————————————Total: 1,591,466,000.00

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(b) Under the Supervision of Ministry of National Health ServicesRegulations and Coordination, The following programs are being implemented inthe province of Balochistan.

1. Prime Ministers National Health Program:

Districts of Balochistan which are included in Prime Minister’s Nationalhealth Insurance Program are as under:—

1. Quetta expected No. of beneficiary families are76,364

2. Loralai expected No. of beneficiary families are50,560

3. Lasbela expected No. of beneficiary families are65,983

4. Kech expected No. of beneficiary families are51,903

Total expected No. of beneficiary families of Balochistan are244 810.

The Federal Government’s share for the province of Balochistan inthe Prime Ministers Health program is 734 Million PKR for the total244810 beneficiaries in the pilot Districts.

2. Activities Under Reproductive Maternal Neonatal and ChildHealth (RMNCH) Trust Fund

Under the RMCH Trust fund, Ministry is supporting the training andskill development of health personnel in six districts of Balochistane.g. Quetta, Panjgoor, Lasbela, Jaffarabad, Sibbi and Loralai. Thisincludes the clinical capacity building and best practices among thehealth workers e.g. LHW’s, CMW’s and Family planning personnel.Under this fund, the neonatal ICU’s are also being upgraded to caterfor the needs of the areas with higher infant and neonatal mortalityrates are reported.

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3. The District Health Information (DHIS) System and DataCollection from Balochistan:

The Ministry has established the District Health Information Systemin order to centralize the data collection from throughout the country.In this regard DHIS system in Balochistan is strengthened in order tounderstand the healthcare statistics of the region for informeddecisions.

117. *Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleasedto state the year-wise quantity of olive produced during the last threeyears in the country?

Minister for National Food Security and Research (Mr. SikandarHayat Khan Bosan): The Provincial Crop Reporting Service Centers are notreporting the data of olive production. It is important to mention that the olive is anew crop for the farmers of Pakistan and the exact data ofolive production is notdeveloped in Agricultural Statistics of Pakistan.

Moreover plantation is scattered in Balochistan, FATA, KhyberPakhtunkhwa and Punjab. However, according to an estimate following quantityof fruit has been produced during the last three years.——————————————————————————————

S. No. Year Production (tons)——————————————————————————————

1. 2013-14 30-352. 2014-15 55-653. 2015-16 120-140*

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118. *Ms. Belum Hasnain:


(a) the total number of construction contracts awarded tocontractors of the Pakistan Public Works Department by theParliamentarians during the last four years; and

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(b) the names of constituencies for which those contracts havebeen awarded?

Minister for Housing and Works (Mr. Akram Khan Durrani): (a)The reply may be treated as Nil as the contracts are awarded by Pak. PWD, notby the Parliamentarians.

(b) The reply may be treated as Nil as the contracts are awarded byPak. PWD, not by the Parliamentarians.

119. *Mr. Jamshed Ahmad Dasti:


(a) whether it is a fact that the losses of the Distribution Companies(DISCOs) are increasing year by year; if so, the details for theyear 2015-16 till date alongwith the responsibles thereof;

(b) the details of transmission and distribution losses of each

DISCO as on 30-06-2013 and at present;

(c) whether it is also a fact that reforms have been introduced toreduce the transmission and distribution losses but said lossesare not being reduced; and

(d) the steps being taken/proposed to be taken by the Government

to reduce transmission and distribution losses in the country?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) It isnot fact that the T&D losses of DISCOs are increasing which is quite abvious asper detail of T&D losses of DISCOs for the last 3 years attached as Annex-A.

(b) The detail of T&D losses of each DISCO as on June 2013 and atpresent is placed as Annex-B.

(c) The losses have seen a decreasing trend due to the hectic efforts/steps taken by the present Govt.

(d) The detail of steps taken by the Government to reduce the T&Dlosses/ theft of electricity is attached as Annex-C.


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120. *Shaikh Rohale Asghar:

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony bepleased to state whether it is a fact that the Royat-e-Hilal Committeealso comprises astronomical and meteorological experts at present?

Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony (SardarMuhammad Yousaf): Yes. Mr. Ghulam Murtaza, General Manager, PakistanSpace & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) is a memberof Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee as technical expert, whereas representative ofMeteorological Department attend the meetings of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committeeregularly to assist the Committee.

ISLAMABAD: ABDUL JABBAR ALI,

The 29th September, 2016 Secretary.

PCPPI—2389(2016) NA—29-9-2016—650.

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(36th Session)

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

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“UNSTARRED QUESTIONS AND THEIR REPLIES”

For Friday, the 30th September, 2016

21. Syed Waseem Hussain:(Deferred during 32nd Session)


(a) the total number of employees working in the Ministry and itsattached departments at present; and

(b) the total number of employees out of said having domiciles

of District Hyderabad alongwith the names and designationsthereof?

Reply not received.

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


(a) whether it is a fact that the Heavy Mechanical Complex (HMC),Taxila is not paying salaries and pensionery benefits to theirserving and retired employees respectively for the lastseveral months; if so, the reasons thereof; and

(b) the steps being taken by the Government to pay the said dues to

the employees of HMC at the earliest?

Transferred to Defence Division for answer on Next Rota Day.

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68. Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak:(Deferred during 34th Session)


(a) the year and category-wise details of the vehicles provided tothe Ministry during the last three years; and

(b) the grade-wise detail of officers of the Ministry who are entitled

to the said vehicles alongwith the limit of fuel allowed to them?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) Thedetail of vehicles of the Ministry of Water and Power authorized by the CabinetDivision during the last three years is as under:——————————————————————————————

S.# Detail of vehicles——————————————————————————————

1 IDG-2860 (Toyota Corolla 1300-CC) Model-1996

2 IDS-554 (Toyota Corolla 1300-CC) Model-2003

3 GU-028 (Suzuki Cultus 1000-CC), Model-2009

4 IDM-6759 (Suzuki Cultus 1000-CC), Model-2003——————————————————————————————

(b) A total number of 29 officers in BS-17 and above of this Ministryare entitled to use the above vehicles for official/ operational duties purposes, asand when required. One vehicle is under the use of Joint Secretary (Power / BS-20),working on deputation basis from NESPAK, as he is not being paid the carmonetization allowance and provided with the vehicle, as per terms and conditionsof his deputation. The limit of fuel allowed is 180 liter per month.

9. Dr. Muhammad Azhar Khan Jadoon:


(a) whether it is a fact that single phase electricity has been suppliedto Mohallah Farooq-e-Azam and Street No.29 and its adjacentstreets of Nai Abadi No.2, Girja Road, Chack Jalal Din,Rawalpindi instead of a three phase; if so, the justification thereof;

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(b) the time by which three phase electricity will be supplied to thesaid areas;

(c) whether it is also a fact that residents of said streets are facing

low voltage at present; and

(d) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to install new transformer in said street; if so, when;if not, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) Yes,electricity is being supplied through single Phase in Mohallah Farooq-e-Azam,Street No.29 and its adjacent streets of Nai Abadi No.2, Girja Road, Chack JalalDin, Rawalpindi as per applied load demand by the customers of the area.

(b) A proposal for conversion of LT line from single-phase to three-phase is under process and execution of work is subject to its approval by theCompetent Authority.

(c) Yes.

(d) A proposal for additional 200 KVA transformer alongwith 3-phaseLT line in the said locality is under process with P&E Directorate IESCO. Thework is expected to be completed before next summer season.

10. Mr. Waseem Akhtar Shaikh:

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state the totalnumber of Cat.IV/D Type flats are available in Sector G-9/2, Islamabadat present alongwith the details of present allottees including theirnames, father’s name, designations, departments and date ofallotments and occupation status thereof?

Minister for Housing and Works (Mr. Akram Khan Durrani): 192number of Cat-IV/D type flats are available in Sector G-9/2, Islamabad. Detailshowing present allottees including their names, designation, departments and dateof allotments is enclosed at (Annex-A). As concerned occupation status, all saidquarters are in occupied condition while father name of allottees are not availablein record.


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11. Mr. Waseem Akhtar Shaikh:


(a) whether it is a fact that low voltage of electricity is being suppliedto the house of Mr. M. Nawaz Khan S/O Wali-ur-Rehman,Muhammad Ashiq Khan S/O Daud Khan and Shakeel KhanS/O Daud Khan, Village Upper Shahother/Ochari, Tehsil Balakot,District Mansehra; if so, the reasons thereof; and

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the

Government to provide standard voltage of electricity to thesaid residents in the near future; if so, when it will be supplied; ifnot, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) Issueof low voltage exists in some areas of village Upper Shahother/Ochari, TehsilBalakot.

(b) Proposal for augmentation of 100 KVA to 200 KVA transformerhas already been prepared and is under process for technical analysis in PlanningDirectorate, PESCO. After approval, the work will be executed subject to noright of way problem in the area. Resultantly the voltage problem will be resolvedafter completion of the project. 12. Ms. Musarat Rafique Mahesar:

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleasedto state the steps being taken by the Government to introduce moreproductive and disease resistant seeds of crops in view of the watershortage and climate change in the country?

Minister for National Food Security and Research (Mr. SikandarHayat Khan Bosan): The Government is taking following steps;

(i) Research for development of high yielding crop varieties and hybrids.So far, 683 varieties have been developed and are commerciallygrown in the country.

(ii) Research is also being conducted for development of more productiveand disease resistant crop varieties.

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Ministry of National Food Security and Research focusing to update thelegal framework for the development of seed sector. As a result, Seed (Amendment)Act, 2015 had been promulgated on 29th July 2015 whereas Plant Breeders’Rights Bill, 2016 has been approved by the National Assembly on 5th September2016 and it is expected that very soon the said bill will be replaced by an Act. ThePBR law would facilitate the domestic and overseas seed organization to bringtheir innovations in Pakistan and some additional financial resources would beavailable for the local research system for boosting their research project.

13. Mr. Jamshed Ahmad Dasti:


(a) whether it is a fact that the technical and non-technical workcharge employees of BPS-05 working in the Pakistan PublicWorks Department (PPW(D) are eligible for promotionagainst the post of Foreman (BPS-13 to 16); and

(b) whether it is also a fact that the Store and Material Clerks of

the PPWD have not been considered for promotion videnotification No.F.6(3)2015-Admn-III, dated 9th May, 2016; ifso, the reasons alongwith the time by which they will bepromoted?

Minister for Housing and Works (Mr. Akram Khan Durrani): (a)Yes they are eligible according to the Recruitment Rules notified vide NotificationNo.F.6(3)2015-Admn-III dated 09-05-2016 subject to following conditions:—

a. Six months trade course from any recognized institution in relevantfiled.

b. Five years experience in relevant filed.

c. Seniority cum fitness.

d. Passing of departmental examination in relevant filed i.e. Civil,Electrical/ Mechanical and Horticulture etc.

Besides, placement 25% of posts of Foreman are placed in BS-16 subjectto the following conditions:—

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a. Passing of prescribed departmental examination.

b. 10 years length of service as Foreman.

c. Seniority cum fitness.

(b) There is no provision for promotion of Store and Material Clerks forpromotion as Foreman as they are not concerned with the execution/ maintenancework (Copy enclosed).


14. Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:


(a) the total number of applications received by the Pakistan PublicWorks Department for repairing, maintenance and replacing ofitems of Houses of Street No.49, Sector G-10/3, Islamabad since1-6-2016 alongwith the names thereof;

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

(c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the

Government to complete the said works within two months; ifso, the details; if not, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Housing and Works (Mr. Akram Khan Durrani): (a)One Number application has been received by Pak. PWD regarding the HouseNo.8, Street No.49, sector G-10/3, Islamabad allotted to Mr. Iftikhar Ahmed forrepair, maintenance and replacing of items i.e. civil and E/M on dated 01-08-2016

(b) The Internal and External painting of said house completed and doorlocks replaced. The ramp alongwith outer floor of said houses has been repaired.The Gate lights and out of order ceiling fans have also been replaced.

(c) The balance civil works will be completed with in two months.

ISLAMABAD: ABDUL JABBAR ALI,The 29th September, 2016. Secretary.

PCPPI—2389(2016) NA—29-09-2016—650.

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