Questions for Oral Answers and Their Replies”

5074(15) Senate (S) PC-8 by Aafridi 1 (281st Session)

SENATE SECRETARIAT

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“QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWERS AND THEIR REPLIES”

to be asked at a sitting of the Senate to be held on

Thursday, the 30th August, 2018

DEFERRED QUESTION

[Question No. 19 deferred on 11th April, 2018, (276th Session)]

(Def.) *Question No. 19 Senator Faisal Javed: (Notice Received on 21/03/2018 at 4:00 PM) QID: 34240

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

(a) the steps being taken by the Government for Human Resource Development in the country; and

(b) the amount allocated for the said purpose during the last three years indicating also its utilization with head wise break up?

Mr. Shafqat Mahmood: (a) Undoubtedly, human resource development (HRD) plays a central role in the economic growth of any country. NAVTTC well cognizant of this fact has taken numerous steps for development of Human Resource in country through provision of technical hands-on skills enabling a large number of unskilled & unemployed youth to earn their bread & butter through fair means of livelihood. Since inception, NAVTTC has primarily focused to expand the pool of skilled workforce to bridge the gap between demand and supply for skilled manpower within and outside Pakistan. Previous government initiated 06 programs across the country for human resource development especially youth under Prime Minister’s Youth Program (PMYP) and National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) executed a significant component of 2 the program namely; Prime Minister’s Youth Skill Development Program (PMYSDP) w.e.f. year 2013-14.

NAVTTC primarily focused human resource development related to local job market. National Mega projects like China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and other energy related projects through skill development as CPEC is expected to generate aprox. 2 Million Jobs for skilled human resource. NAVTTC is utilizing all its efforts to generate competent manpower in Construction Sector. Hospitality, Manufacturing in large, medium and small industry. Domestic manufacturing, Business & Information Technology and even Paramedics. To ensure the even participation of females in job market, NAVTTC has reserved a minimum of 30% quota for enrollment of females in skill development programs and a full-fledged sector related to female specific skills is incorporated which caters the vocations like; Beautician, Dress Making & fashion Designing, Fine Arts. The prime focus of this program is to enroll less educated and unskilled youth of the country to convert them into valuable human resource. 03 phases of this program alongwith 01 batch (out of two) of phase-IV have been successfully completed targeting the provision of hands-on skills in marketable trades to 200,000 youth. The details of the program are attached.

Apart from catering to the quantitative needs of human resource development, NAVTTC is also striving to improve the quality of skilled workforce in line with international standards of job market through its other components like; Competency Based Trainings, Accreditation & Certification, Piloting of Apprenticeship Reforms, Job placement & Career Counseling, National Vocational Qualification Framework (RPL & RCC) and strengthening Public Private Partnership to bridge demand & supply gap. NAVTTC has a strong coordination / liaison with provincial Governments, Chambers of Commerce & Industries etc. All the provincial stakeholders (Public & Private) are taken on board at planning and execution stage of the project to cater the geographic skill demands. The sectors other than Construction being focused for human resource development are;

 Agriculture  Health / Paramedics  Business & IT  Hospitality & Tourism  Media related trades  Fashion & Beauty  Manufacturing industry including: 3  Textile (Home textile fabrics, Garments, Knitwear & Hosiery)  Sports Goods & Wears manufacturing  Leather Goods manufacturing  Glass ceramics & Pottery  Surgical instruments manufacturing

*Question No. 86 Senator Agha Shahzaib Durrani: (Notice Received on 17/04/2018 at 10:00 AM) QID: 34390

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state the details of research carried out for improvement of agriculture sector in the country during the last five years indicating also the expenditure incurred on the same, percentage of success achieved and its impact on economy / GDP of the country?

Minister for National Food Security and Research: Ministry of National Food Security and Research (M/o NFS&R) has been focusing on sustainable improvement in productivity and quality of crop commodities by development of improved varieties and hybrids through PARC. 4 M/o NFS&R through PARC incurred Rs.14,063.973 million including establishment cost from July 2013 till December 2017. Detail is attached as Annex-A In the present government period, the agriculture sector grown at average annual rate of 2.14% vis-a-vis 2.40% during five years of previous government. Regarding nominal growth in national GDP, On the other hand, the mean annual growth in national GDP during present government’s period was at 4.77% vis-a-vis 2.82% during five years of previous government (Annex – B).

During last 5years, the National Agricultural Research System (NARS) has struggled for increasing production of both the major and minor crops in the country. PARC through its coordination efforts with the NARS scientists released/ recommended more than 120 varieties of different crops with commodity based distribution as: wheat (29 varieties), rice (59 varieties), sugarcane (8 varieties), oilseeds (16 varieties), maize (7 varieties) and pulses (6 varieties) (Annex – C).

The trickle-down effect of these research activities resulted in raising average yield/ha and total production of these crops in the country. The following evidence table clearly explains it. There is significant improvement in total production in last five years, compared to corresponding previous 5 years (Annex – D).

Due to the surveillance of Avian Influenza since 2008 we have maintained our bird flu status and NRLPD is declared SAARC Regional centre for diagnosis of avian influenza.

It clearly signifies that agriculture sector has notably contributed in generating a healthy growth rate in its own as well as national GDP during the present government’s five years compared to same Period of previous government. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

*Question No. 88 Senator Muhammad Usman Khan Kakar: (Notice Received on 17/04/2018 at 3:40 PM) QID: 34414

Will the Minister for Maritime Affairs be pleased to state the names, designations, BPS and place of domicile of the persons appointed in the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Karachi Port, Port Qasim and Gawadar port during the last five years?

Minister for Maritime Affairs: Information regarding names, designations, BPS and place of domicile of the persons appointed in the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim Authority and Gwadar Port Authority during the last five years is annexed. 12 Annexure 13 14 15 16 17

*Question No. 89 Senator Muhammad Usman Khan Kakar: (Notice Received on 17/04/2018 at 3:40 PM) QID: 34434

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state the number of foreigners who have been issued licenses for hunting including the hunting of rare species in the country during the last five years with country wise break up? 18 Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi: The details are as follows:

There were no hunting recommendations/ permits issued for the season 2015-16 due to a ban imposed by the Honorable Supreme Court.

It may be noted that after the 18th Amendment the permits for hunting are issued by the Provisional Governments, as per their local Wildlife Laws. The Ministry of foreign Affairs only recommends suitable areas for hunting of Houbara Bustard.

*Question No. 90 Senator Muhammad Usman Khan Kakar: (Notice Received on 17/04/2018 at 3:40 PM) QID: 34435

Will the Minister for Maritime Affairs be pleased to state the number of ships anchored at Gwadar port during the last five years with country wise break up indicating also weight of shipments unloaded from the same at the port?

Minister for Maritime Affairs: Ships anchored at Gwadar Port during the last five years: 99 Country wise breakup is tabulated below:

Weight of shipments unloaded at port: 1,439,773.105 Metric Tons (MT) 19 *Question No. 91 Senator Sardar Muhammad Azam Khan Musakhel: (Notice Received on 18/04/2018 at 12:40 PM) QID: 34355 Will the Minister Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that under the rules and policy of HEC the degrees of M.Phil and M.S. are prerequisite for admission into Ph.D, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that under the new policy of HEC, 3 out of 4 CGPA or first division is required for admission in Ph.D, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether it is further a fact that a number of Universities with particular reference AIOU, Islamabad declare students of M. Phil and M.S. with less than 3 CGPA or 2nd Division as passed whereas majority of the Universities avoid that practice and asks such student to reappear in the exam, if so, the details thereof; (d) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to formulate rules to stop Universities from declaring such students as passed and give one time exemption to the students who have already been declared passed with less than 3 CGPA or 2nd Division in M.Phil and M.S. to get admission in Ph.D through additional course work, if so, the details thereof? Mr. Shafqat Mahmood: (a) Yes, MS/M.Phil/Equivalent (18 years of education) is the pre requisite for admission into Ph.D Program. HEC’s minimum criteria for admission in MS/ M.Phil and Ph.D or equivalent programs is placed at Annex-I. (b) Yes, 3 out of 4 CGPA (in semester system) and first division (in annual system) is required for admission in Ph.D Program, as per HEC’s admission policy. (c) AIOU Islamabad declares student as passed, if a scholar secures minimum 50% marks in the M.Phil/MS examination. Majority of the universities allow the students to pass MS/M.Phil with less than 3 CGPA. It is pertinent to mention that universities are autonomous statutory bodies governed by their respective statutes to carry out their affairs. HEC has not prescribed any minimum passing criteria for MS/M.Phil programs. Hence, the passing criteria for M.Phil/MS may slightly vary in universities. For instance, the minimum passing CGPA in NUML, Islamabad and PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi is 2.5; whereas, in International Islamic University, Islamabad the minimum passing CGPA for MS/M.Phil students is 2.7. 20 (d) There is no such proposal under consideration of the Government. HEC with the objective to increase quality and standards of higher education discontinued the relaxation for improvement of CGPA for Admission in Doctoral degree through additional deficiency courses to be taken as part of Ph.D course work in Sep. 2014. 21 22 23 *Question No. 92 Senator Mohammad Azam Khan Swati: (Notice Received on 18/04/2018 at 2:35 PM) QID: 34423

Will the Minister for Postal Services be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that majority of post offices in the country lack basic facilities and are not computerized;

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to digitalize / computerize the post offices in the country, if so, the details and estimated cost thereof; and

(c) the details of amount allocated and utilized for the renovation of post offices in the country during the last four years?

Minister for Postal Services: (a) The basic facilities like electrictiy, furniture, water, washroom, etc. are available in all departmental post office buildings.

Computerization of PPPOD is under process. As a first step GPOs are being computerized. Pakistan Post has 83 GPOs country wide, which are the core of Postal Mail and Financial Operations. These GPOs were computerized initially on LAN based architecture and now being shifted on to a centralized architecture system, Centralized Software solution, for the follwing 07 financial services as pilot project. —————————————————————————————— Sl. No. Detail of services Status —————————————————————————————— 1. Savings Bank Under process 2. Provincial Tax Implemented 3. Electronic Money Order Implemented 4. Child Support Program Implemented 5. Military Pansion Payment Implemented 6. Utility Bills Collection Implemented 7. Banazir Income Support Program Implemented —————————————————————————————— Six (06) out of above 07 services have been computerized in all 83 GPOs (including the data of Sub Post Offices) however the 7th, Savings Bank is in the process and has been implemented at 59 GPOs out of tatal 83. 24 (b) Yes. Two proposals are under consideration to digitize/ computerize Post offices in the country. The Honorable Prime Minster of Pakistan during a meeting held on 29-12-2015 at Governor House Murree approved Reform Agenda of Pakistan Post.

Pakistan Post was allowed to launch following three initiatives on Public Private Partnership (PPP) module:—

(i) Mobile Money Solution

(ii) Launching of Pakistan Post Logistics Services Company

(iii) Rebranding of Pakistan Post.

RFP for Mobile Money Solution was floated in national press. In responce, no firm participated in the process. Another RFP is in process to be circulated in national press.

RFP for Pakistan Post logistices company was floated in national press. In response, three firms submitted the requisite bids. Technical bids have been evaluated. Financial bids will be opened soon.

Another initiative is that of Automation of Pakistan Post Office through NIPA Korea. latest progress of the NIPA project is as under:—

PC-I of “Automation of Post offices” NIPA project has been approved on 6-7-2017 with total cost of Rs. 2,234.600/- million including Foriegn Echange Component (FEC) of Rs. 2,172.060/- million has been received to automate all 3164 departmental post offices. the EAD Ministry of Finance has been addressed to communicate with the Exim Bank, South Korea for sending the “Project Appraisal Mission”. The Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform has been addressed to initiate the process for allocation of funds for project Management Unit (PMU). Currently, seven members delegation from Korea is on visit to Pakistan with effect from 26-6-2018 to carry out feasibility study.

(c) Statement showing the budget allocation/ expenditure at (Annex-A). 25 26 *Question No. 93 Senator Sardar Muhammad Azam Khan Musakhel: (Notice Received on 19/04/2018 at 9:00 AM) QID: 34446

Will the Minister for Maritime Affairs be pleased to state whether it is a fact that no officer in BPS-17 and above belonging to Balochistan is working in the Marine and Fisheries department of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs at present, if so, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Maritime Affairs: Mr. Faisal Hilal (Assistant Director Statistics-BS-17) belonging to Balochistan is working on deputation basis since 20th December, 2017 in MFD, Karachi, Ministry of Maritime Affairs.

*Question No. 94 Senator Sardar Muhammad Azam Khan Musakhel: (Notice Received on 19/04/2018 at 9:00 AM) QID: 34452

Will the Minister for Maritime Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) the number of officers in BPS 17 to 21 working in the Port Qasim Authority at present with province wise breakup;

(b) whether it is a fact that there is no officer of the said grades belonging to Balochistan in that Authority, if so, the reasons thereof; and

(c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to appoint officers in those grades in the said authority from the province of Balochistan?

Minister for Maritime Affairs: (a) The information regarding number of officers in BPS-17 to 21 working in the Port Qasim Authority with province wise breakup is given as Annex-A.

(b) It is not true that there is no officer belonging to Baluchistan in Port Qasim Authority. Names of officers who belong to Baluchistan are given below:- 27

(c) At present, there is no proposal under consideration for recruitment. Port Qasim Authority Board has imposed a ban on recruitment (except operational categories), vide Board Resolution No. 08/2014, dated 16-09-2014. Quota of Baluchistan will be observed whenever recruitment will be made in Port Qasim Authority. 28 *Question No. 97 Senator Agha Shahzaib Durrani: (Notice Received on 24/04/2018 at 11:40 AM) QID: 34441

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state:

(a) the number of persons working on contract basis in the National Highway Authority at present;

(b) the names and educational qualifications of the persons appointed in the said Authority on contract and regular basis during the last three years with province wise break up?

Minister for Communications: (a) 53 persons are presently working in NHA on contract basis as on 08-05-2018 who were appointed during the period from 22-12-2003 to 13-03-2018. Summary of these persons showing province/ scale wise detail is attached at (Annex-A).

974 persons who were appointed on contracts basis against project posts and subsequently regularized by the Sub-Committee of the Cabinet in the years 2011 and 2013 are working in NHA. The regularization of these employees was challenged and the matter is subjudice before the Honorable Supreme Court of Pakistan. Summary of these persons showing province/scale wise detail is attached at (Annex-B).

878 persons who were appointed on daily wage basis subsequently regularized by the Sub-Committee of the Cabinet in the years 2011 and 2013 are working in NHA. The regularization of these employees was challenged and the matter is subjudice before the Honorable Supreme Court of Pakistan. Summary of these persons showing province/scale wise detail is attached at (Annex-C).

(b) 64 persons have been appointed in NHA during the last three (03) years from 08-05-2015 to 08-05-2018 (Regular 19 and on Contract 45). Detail containing the names, designation, BS and educational qualification of these persons is attached at (Annex-D). 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 *Question No. 98 Senator Agha Shahzaib Durrani: (Notice Received on 24/04/2018 at 11:40 AM) QID: 34440

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state the details of the ongoing projects of the National Highway Authority included in the PSDP for the fiscal year 2017-18 with province wise break up?

Minister for Communications: Sixteen (16) Nos of GoP funded projects are ongoing which is included in PSDP 2017-18. Province wise break up is attached at Annex-A. 37 A - x e n n A 38 39 40 41 *Question No. 99 Senator Chaudhary Tanvir Khan: (Notice Received on 24/04/2018 at 12:30 PM) QID: 34479

Will the Minister for Postal Services be pleased to state the number of officers and officials working in Pakistan Post, its attached departments, subordinate offices and autonomous and semi autonomous corporations and bodies on regular, contract and adhoc basis with department wise and designation and grade wise break up?

Minister for Postal Services: Pakistan post is a labor intensive organization. The total posts in BPS 1 to BPS 22 in Pakistan Post are 31635. The 782 posts are in officer’s cadre from BPS 16 to BPS 22 and 30853 posts in BPS 1 to BPS 15.

At present 27553 officials are working on regular basis, 29 on daily wages, 594 on contract basis and 07 on Adhoc basis. 718 officers are working on regular basis.

The detailed list of employees along with designation and grade wise break up is annexed.

(Annexure has been placed on the Table of the House as well as Library.)

*Question No. 100 Senator Chaudhary Tanvir Khan: (Notice Received on 24/04/2018 at 12:30 PM) QID: 34370

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state the number of Pakistanis working in foreign countries at present with country wise and gender wise break up?

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development: According to emigration statistics of Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BE&OE) and Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC), (two departments of this Ministry) around 10.47 million Pakistani workers proceeded abroad for employment purpose from 1971 to July, 2018. The country wise data is at Annex-I.

However, the number of Pakistanis working in foreign countries at present along with gender-wise break up is not available with this Ministry. 42 Annex-I 43 *Question No. 101 Senator Mohammad Azam Khan Swati: (Notice Received on 25/04/2018 at 12:50 PM) QID: 34459

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state:

(a) the names of locations of toll plazas on the National Highways and Motorways in the country indicating also the names of contractors, dates of awarding and expiry of their present contracts, the amount of contracts and amount paid to the Government by the contractors of the same in each case; and

(b) whether any of the said contractors has defaulted on their contracts, if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard?

Minister for Communications: (a) List of names 86 locations of toll plazas on the National Highways and Motorways in the country, names of contractors, dates of awarding & expiry of their present contracts, the amount of contracts and amount paid to the Government by the contractors of the same in each case is placed at Annex-A

(b) The contracts are in currency as the contract period is upto 30-06-2018. As of today none of the contractor has committed default as such. However there are instances where operators are in disputes with the authority due to extraordinary circumstances / law &, order and the same are being attended under the provision of the contract agreement. 44 A - x e n n A 45 46 47 48 *Question No. 102 Senator Mohammad Azam Khan Swati: (Notice Received on 25/04/2018 at 12:50 PM) QID: 34461

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state the names and locations of the ongoing projects for construction of roads by the National Highway Authority in the country with province wise break up indicating also the amount spent so far, amount allocated and released during the current fiscal year and the present status of work on the same in each case?

Minister for Communications: The province-wise details of ongoing road projects constructed in the country under Foreign Funding /BOT/ CPEC(GOP) are as under:

GOP Funded Projects

Sixteen (16) Nos. of GOP funded projects are ongoing for construction of Highway by the National Highway Authority in the country at present. Location wise list with province wise break up is attached at Annex-A. 49 PSDP Projects Portfolio

Federal Government provides development funds to NHA primarily considering the work planned to be executed in the relevant year and proportionate distribution among provinces has been looked after by the Ministry of Planning Development and Reform. However, PSDP portfolio of NHA has been reviewed and province wise list of projects is Annexed-B.

(Annexures have been placed on the Table of the House as well as Library.)

*Question No. 103 Senator Bahramand Khan Tangi: (Notice Received on 26/04/2018 at 8:55 AM) QID: 34468

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state whether it is a fact that a number of persons are involved in sending people from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia on work permits but there they coerced them into begging, if so, the steps taken by the Government to control the same during the last five years?

Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi: According to our Mission there are no known networks that are involved in coercing Pakistani labour into begging in Saudi Arabia. However, it has been observed that Pakistanis are involved in begging in Jeddah, Riyadh, Makkah and Madinah. These individuals especially beg in the holy months of Ramadan and Dhu’l-Hajjah when the local people give a lot of sadaqahs and zakat. They are also found in significant number in the two Holy Mosques (Masjid-al-Haram and Masjid-un-Nabwi) as the Saudi authorities generally do not catch or apprehend any beggars in the vicinity of these mosques. It may also be noted that these begging activities are not confined to Pakistanis alone. Nationals of other countries are also involved.

*Question No. 104 Senator Bahramand Khan Tangi: (Notice Received on 26/04/2018 at 8:55 AM) QID: 34467

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state whether it is a fact that Pakistani workers in the Gulf Countries are facing problems pertaining to their Work permits (Iqama) and medical treatment etc., if so, the steps being taken by the Federal Government to aide the said citizens in dealing with these issues? 50 Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi: Pakistanis employed in the Gulf countries, on proper working visas, do not face problems pertaining to work permits (Iqamas). Only those who overstay or get involved in illegal activities or have travelled to GCC countries on “Azad” visa face problems in obtaining/ extending work permits. In some cases, Pakistanis going on “Hajj and Umrah Visas” to Saudi Arabia overstay and thus become liable for deportation by the Saudi authorities.

Our Missions in the Gulf countries extend all possible help including medical, financial, legal and consular assistance to destitute Pakistanis. Our Missions facilitate citizens with consular services including issuance of passports, NICOP/POC, birth registration, attestations, power of attorney, immigration, police & medical emergencies, death & traffic accidents, repatriation of dead bodies to Pakistan and insurance claims. The Missions also undertake consular visits to meet detainees and extend them possible assistance.

*Question No. 105 Senator Dilawar Khan: (Notice Received on 26/04/2018 at 10:50 AM) QID: 34481

Will the Minster for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to get WHO certification for Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) in the near future?

Mr. Aamir Mehmood Kiyani: Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP)is in phase of its accreditation/ certification from World Health Organization (WHO). In this regard, DRAP has achieved level II (Reactive Approach) of WHO’s National Regulatory Authority (NRA) and Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT). DRAP is now applying for level III (Stable formal System Approach) compliance assessment by WHO which endorses that NRA has systematic regulatory approach and functions with the essential capacity are implemented.

*Question No. 106 Senator Dilawar Khan: (Notice Received on 26/04/2018 at 10:50 AM) QID: 34478

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state the details of Cancer patients who have been provided free treatment including tests and medicines by the Nuclear Medicine Oncology and Radiotherapy Institute (NORI) Islamabad during the last five years? 51 Mr. Aamir Mehmood Kiyani: The details of cancer patients who have been provided free treatment including tests and medicines by NORI Hospital, Islamabad during the last five years are as follows:

*Question No. 107 Senator Chaudhary Tanvir Khan: (Notice Received on 27/04/2018 at 11:25 AM) QID: 34498

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

(a) the quantum of the wheat production during the last 05 years with year-wise and province-wise breakup; and

(b) the quantity of wheat imported during the said period with year wise, country-wise and cost-wise breakup?

Minister for National Food Security and Research: (a) Province- wise wheat production during last five years have been reported as per details given below: 52 (b) The quantity of wheat imported during last 5 years is listed below:

*Question No. 108 Senator Bahramand Khan Tangi: (Notice Received on 4/05/2018 at 8:45 AM) QID: 34519

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) the number of Pakistanis incarcerated in jails in the Gulf countries in the year 2017-18; and

(b) the steps being taken by the Government for their welfare and release?

Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi: (a) The country-wise details of Pakistanis incarcerated in jails of Gulf countries in the year 2017-18 is as under:

(b) The step being taken by the Government for the welfare and release of Pakistani prisoners in Gulf countries are as below: 53 (i) Teams from Mission regularly visit jails and meet prisoners for any assistance that may be provided as per the law.

(ii) They maintain regular contact/ liaison with families of prisoners to facilitate them in hiring of lawyer, submission of fines, legal documents etc.

(iii) Missions are in contact with jail authorities on problems of prisoners like health, food and others.

(iv) Financial assistance is provided to prisoners/ destitute Pakistanis to pay fines for release.

(v) Consular officers regularly visit deportation centers and issue Emergency travel documents to those deportees who do not possess valid documents.

(vi) Legal assistance is provided to prisoners.

(vii) Translation facility is provided during court hearings.

(viii) Those prisoners who cannot afford air tickets are provided with air tickets for early repatriation.

(ix) Mercy Petitions from the relatives of the prisoners are forwarded to the President/ Royal Courts/ Rulers.

*Question No. 109 Senator Mian Muhammad Ateeq Shaikh: (Notice Received on 15/05/2018 at 6:25 PM) QID: 34554

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state the names of Pakistani students studying abroad on foreign scholarships at present with country wise break up?

Mr. Shafqat Mahmood: A total of 2420 i.e. two thousand four hundred and twenty Pakistani students are studying abroad on HEC’s overseas scholarships in 31 countries at present. Summary is attached at Annex-I. A consolidated list containing the names of such students with country-wise breakup is attached at Annex-II.

(Annexures have been placed on the Table of the House as well as Library.) 54 *Question No. 110 Senator Mian Muhammad Ateeq Shaikh: (Notice Received on 15/05/2018 at 6:25 PM) QID: 34555

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the metal speed breakers fixed on Highways in the country are proving dangerous as it causes accidents due to bursting of vehicles' tyres, if so, the steps taken or being taken by the Government in this regard?

Minister for Communications: It is a fact that metal speed breakers fixed on Highways of the country are neither dangerous for vehicles nor accidents are occurring on said Highways due to respective metal speed breaker. The matter of fact is that the metal speed breaker, termed technically as Cateyes are highway safety instrument. A road is designed in such a way that it is safe to commute on and its operations are smooth and secure. For this purpose many road safety devices are used for highway safety. These devices include but not limited to paint, sign boards (information/guide, regulatory & warning signs), lane marking, reflectors, speed calming devices etc. At night, road users are especially facilitated by reflective devices on- roads including reflectors on kerb side and cat eyes on the pavement. These cat eyes are approved Highway Safety item by the major highway agencies all over the world. Its standards are approved by American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and worldwide recognition is imperative. Cat eyes are primarily installed for;

 Guidance of drivers to warn them to be in their lanes.

 Speed calming purposes, where drivers notice the upcoming cat eyes from some distance, so that they reduce their speed in timely manner.

 Excellent guide for road users during fogy season as it delineates the road edges.

 Then, there are raised type studs which are used to regulate the traffic, when priority of traffic has to be established for turning traffic and oncoming traffic is discouraged to change the lane on such turning space. These raised studs are not installed on high speed lanes. They are used for regulation purposes on National Highways only.

These devices i.e. cateyes are necessary for highway safety purpose as they are used all over the world since 1930’s without any reported accident due to them. 55 *Question No. 111 Senator Nauman Wazir Khattak: (Notice Received on 24/05/2018 at 12:30 PM) QID: 34590

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state the details of criteria and basis on which the long term future foreign policy of the country is formulated or developed indicating also the names of authorities who are involved in this process?

Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi: Foreign policy formulation is a dynamic process that takes into account a country’s economic and strategic interest, ideological orientation, and historical legacy, as also its geopolitical context, and the current international environment. Article 40 of the Constitution binds the state as a principle of policy, to “endeavor to preserve and strengthen fraternal relations among Muslim countries based on Islamic unity, support the common interests of the people of Asia, Africa and Latin America, promote international peace and security, foster goodwill and friendly relations among all nations and encourage the settlements of international disputes by peaceful means. Safeguarding national security, and promoting Pakistan’s economic interests, while strengthening international partnerships, have been some of the overarching themes of our foreign policy.

In Pakistan, foreign policy, as in any other democratic country, is formulated by the Government, which remains answerable to the Parliament and public opinion. It is a function of the leadership. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provides inputs, and is charged with the implementation of the policy. However, the Parliament, security agencies, and other line Ministries play an equally important role in providing crucial inputs. This practice is followed in other countries as well.

*Question No. 112 Senator Mohsin Aziz: (Notice Received on 28/05/2018 at 12:00 PM) QID: 34604

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state the names and designations of the Government Officers in BPS-20 and above, the Parliamentarians and Judges of High Courts and Supreme Court of Pakistan who availed the facility of medical treatment abroad during the last five years indicating also the expenditure incurred on the same in each case? 56 Mr. Aamir Mehmood Kiyani: In the last five years the following Government Officers in BPS-20 and above and parliamentarians availed the facility of medical treatment abroad of government expense, which were routed through this Ministry;

However, such information is not available with this Ministry regarding Judges of High Court & Supreme Court of Pakistan.

Names and designations with expenditure of the Government Officer in BPS-20 and above and Parliamentarians. 57

*Question No. 113 Senator Nauman Wazir Khattak: (Notice Received on 1/06/2018 at 10:05 AM) QID: 34623 Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state whether it is a fact that only one Pakistani university secure a position in the World top 500 universities ranking issued by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), during the current year, if so, the steps being taken by the Government to improve the standard of education in the Pakistani universities in order to improve their ranking? Mr. Shafqat Mahmood: No, it is not a fact that only one Pakistani university has secured a position in QS World top 500 Universities. As per QS world universities ranking-2019 released on 6th June 2018, two Pakistani universities i.e. PIEAS (397) and NUST (417) have been ranked in top 500 world universities ranking. The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World Ranking ranks the universities on annual basis on various parameters number and the quality of faculty and research publications, academic reputation among other researchers, scholars, and teachers, employability of the graduates, and the opinion of the employers. Most of the universities in QS world Ranking 2019 are from countries like USA, UK, Germany, Australia, China, Canada, France and Japan-all with stable economies. It would not be out of place to mention that a number of top ranking universities are old and the richest universities in the world, with enough financial resources to improve their status, in context of ranking parameters. Pakistan, a developing country with limited financial resources and involved in fighting terrorism, is continuously trying to improve its world ranking status. With increasing research output and HEC support, the ranking of Pakistani Universities is expected to advance positively. The future of our universities is very 58 bright. Proper and continuous Govt. funding to implement the programs designed by HEC would further improve the standards of teaching and research in universities, thus making a mark on the World Rankings also. The steps being taken by the Government through HEC to achieve better position in Word Ranking are mentioned at Annex-I. 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 *Question No. 114 Senator Nauman Wazir Khattak: (Notice Received on 1/06/2018 at 10:05 AM) QID: 34622

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state the names of fake degree awarding institutions closed down by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan since its establishment?

Mr. Shafqat Mahmood: A total No. of 154 fake degree awarding institutions have been closed down by the HEC since its establishment in 2002.Province-wise summary of closure of such institutions is as under:

HEC has been working in close cooperation with all the provincial governments in order to check mushrooming growth of fake/illegal degree awarding institutions. A list of such institutions, which have been closed down, is being maintained on HEC’s website and is attached at (Annex-A). Moreover, regular periodical public alerts are also published in the electronic and print media cautioning parents, students and the general public not to seek admission in such unlawful universities / institutions as qualifications obtained from them would not be recognized / validated (Annex-B).

A list of illegal / fake universities/institutions has also been forwarded to Provincial Governments to ensure that these institutions are unable to start their operations again, and in such case provincial governments may take necessary action against the universities / institutions. 68 69 70 71 72 73 *Question No. 115 Senator Mohsin Aziz: (Notice Received on 1/06/2018 at 11:30 AM) QID: 34626

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) the number of Pakistani prisoners in the Indian Jails and the number of Indian prisoners in the Pakistani jails at present; and

(b) the number of Pakistani prisoners released by India during the last five years, and the number of Indian prisoners released by Pakistan during that period?

Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi:

*Question No. 116 Senator Mian Muhammad Ateeq Shaikh: (Notice Received on 13/06/2018 at 12:10 PM) QID: 34674

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) the names and place of posting of diplomats appointed on political basis / non-carrier diplomats appointed since June, 2013;

(b) the names of the said diplomats who are still working even after the change of Government; and

Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi: (a) Political/ non- career Ambassadors appointed since June 2013: 74 75

(b) All Ambassadors/High Commissioners mentioned at Answer (a) (ii) above are holding their offices except Mr. Shahzad Ahmad, Ambassador of Pakistan to Doha, Mr. Kamran Shafi, Ambassador of Pakistan to Havana and Mr. Nadir Chaudhari, Ambassador of Pakistan to Rabat, who has resigned, due to change of government.

(c) According to the appointment letter, a non-career Ambassador/High Commissioner will offer his or her resignation when the government appointing him/her goes out of office.

According to Law Division, the caretaker government is only meant for the period of elections. When as a result of the election, any new government is formed then the non-career Ambassadors/High Commissioners will offer their resignation. It is the prerogative of the new government to accept or decline his/ her resignation. The word ‘new government’ means an elected government and NOT a caretaker government.

*Question No. 117 Senator Sitara Ayaz: (Notice Received on 22/06/2018 at 4:00 PM) QID: 34687

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state the names and details of posting of the officers from the Foreign Service Group/ career diplomats who have been posted as Ambassadors in the foreign countries at present? 76 Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi: List of Foreign Service Group/career diplomats who have been posted as Ambassadors in the foreign countries at present is at Annex-A. 77 78

*Question No. 118 Senator Samina Saeed: (Notice Received on 26/06/2018 at 3:50 PM) QID: 34694

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to refer to the Senate starred Question No. 149, replied on 26th January, 2018 and to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that consolidated PC-1 for the project of widening and rehabilitation of National Highway (N-35) in Abbottabad City has not been prepared so far, if so, the reasons thereof and the time by which the same will be prepared and submitted to the CDWP for approval; 79 (b) the amount allocated, released and utilized on the said project during fiscal year 2017-18; and

Minister for Communications: (a) Abbottabad City observes frequent traffic jams which stretch for hours. Local as well as traffic travelling to Northern areas is causing serious daily traffic congestion problem. To address the problem, National Highway Authority intends to improve the existing corridor of N-35 passing from Abbottabad City starting from Muslimabad (Khota Qabar) to Sabzi Mandi - Allah Hoo Chowk and ending at Shaheena Jamil Hospital having a total length = 17.00 Km.

The project has been divided into following three (03) packages:—

Package-I: Conversion of Existing Carriageway from Khota Qabar (Km. 0+000) to Bus Stand before Fawara Chowk (Km. 6+860) into 4 Lane Dual. Carriageway alongwith provision of 3 No. Protective U-Turns with New Jersey barrier Median.

Package-II: Construction of 4 Lane Elevated Carriageway from Bus Stand before Fawara Chowk (Km. 6+860) to Allah Hoo Chowk (Km. 8+450) along with Rehabilitation and Improvement of the Existing Carriageway and Pedestrian underpass near Sarban hotel.

Package-III: Rehabilitation and Improvement of Existing N-35 from Allah Hoo Chowk (Km. 8+450) to Shaheena Jamil Hospital (Km. 17+000) by construction of 7 No. Protective U-Turns.

The project has been discussed in CDWP meeting 5 held on 21st August 2017. CDWP desired and directed to submit revised PC-I for acquisition of land/ building compensation and relocation of utilities and other PC-I for construction 80 of civil works ( for all three packages). NHA is in process of submission of consolidated PC-Is for land acquisition and construction of civil works for approval of CDWP/ECNEC.

(b) PSDP Allocation 2017-18 for the project was Rs.1800 Million and PSDP Allocation 2018-19 is Rs. 1500 Million.

*Question No. 119 Senator Samina Saeed: (Notice Received on 26/06/2018 at 3:50 PM) QID: 34695

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that construction work on Hazara Motorway (Havelian to Mansehra section) has been stopped in the area of Union Council Salhad, Abbottabad, if so, the reasons thereof; and

(b) the steps being taken by the Government to resume construction work in that area and the time by which work on the said section of that Motorway will be completed?

Minister for Communications: (a) Yes, it is fact that the construction work on Hazara Motorway (Havelian to Mansehra) was stopped in the area of Union Council Salhad-I by the locals, due to non-payment of compensation for land. The award of Salhad-I was delayed due to revision of PC-1.

(b) PC-1 has been revised, land acquisition proceedings have been completed and award under Section 11 of the Land Acquisition Act-1894 has also been announced by the LAC on 06th June 2018 and construction work has been resumed on 4th July 2018. Work on the project would be completed by February, 2020.

*Question No. 120 Senator Samina Saeed: (Notice Received on 28/06/2018 at 10:55 AM) QID: 34697

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to refer to the Senate un-starred question No. 1, replied on 26th January, 2018 and to state: 81 (a) whether it is a fact that construction of remaining portion of road from Taxila to Haripur via Khanpur has not been completed so far, if so, the reasons thereof;

(b) the amount allocated, released and utilized on the said project since 2014-15 with year-wise break up; and

Minister for Communications: (a) National Highway N-125 starts from Taxila and ends at Haripur. The total length of the road from Taxila ends to Haripur via Khanpur is 42+500 KM The road section from KM 0-7 and 11 to 34 has been completed. The remaining portion from KM Km-7+00 to Km 11+00 and Km-34+00 to Km-42+500 was awarded to M/s Gullan Khel Group (GKG) for construction as per NHA standards, of the contract period, the contractor was unable to start the work on both the projects i.e. Km 7-11 & 34-42+500. The contract was accordingly terminated and the contractor would be black listed, in due course.

(b) Details are as under:—

(c) Procurement process for the remaining road portion from Km 7-11 & 34-42+500 is under way and will be completed in a month’s time. In addition to the pavement construction of 03 x bridges on the causeways between Khanpur- Haripur has been awarded and the soil investigation of the same is under process. The completion period of the projects are 06x months upon issuance of commencement letters to the contractors. 82 *Question No. 121 Senator Moula Bux Chandio: (Notice Received on 6/07/2018 at 2:35 PM) QID: 34727

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state:

(a) the names, designations and dates of appointment of the persons working in the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources Development, its attached departments and subordinate offices on deputation basis; and

(b) whether it is a fact that a number of the said officers have been working on deputation basis in the said Ministry, departments and offices for more than five years, if so, the details and reasons thereof, indicating also the time by which they will be repatriated to their parent departments?

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development: (a) The following officers/officials are working in the Ministry on deputation basis:—

(b) Mr. Pervaiz Iqbal Bhatti, an Assistant Audit Officer (BS-17) of the office of Audit Department is officiating as Section Officer (F&A) in this Ministry on deputation basis for more than five years. Mr. Pervaiz Iqbal’s deputation period was initially for a period of three years expired on 09-04-2016, however, this Ministry requested Establishment Division for his further extension for two years in his deputation period, which has also been expired and the officer is likely to rejoin his parent department. 83 (ii)

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(vii) 84 *Question No. 122 Senator Prof. Dr. Mehar Taj Roghani: (Notice Received on 2/08/2018 at 12:50 PM) QID: 34795

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

(a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan has the second highest maternal mortality rate in the world, if so, the reasons thereof; and

(b) the steps being taken by the Government to control the increasing maternal mortality rate in the country?

Mr. Aamir Mehmood Kiyani: (a) According to Estimates by WHO, UNICEF, UNFA, World Bank Group and the United Nations Population Division, Pakistan is ranked 54th in maternal mortality rate in the world with a maternal mortality rate of 178/100,000 live births in 2015 which has decreased from 249/ 100,0000 live births in 2000 (about 20% reduction in the last one and half decade).

o The reason are high fertility rate, lack of skill birth attendants especially in rural areas and 24/7 emergency obstetric care services across the country.

(b) The Government is cognizant of the significant challenges posed by the maternal modality burden in the country.

o The Government is implementing PM Health program to provide health cards to increase the access of population living below two dollars a day; in which a package for maternal and new born care has been included. Currently 3.2 million Families have been registered in 38 districts across the country, and the program is now being scaled up.

o The Government has developed the Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH&N) National Vision and Action Plan (2016-25), which lists ten priority areas for dealing with issues around RMNCAH&N in the country.

o Few of the key areas it focuses on are; improving the access and quality of RMNCAH community based primary care services, ensuring continuum of care, reproductive health, newborn care specially in in rural districts and urban slums, nutrition, quality of care in health facilities. 85 o Good governance, increased funding and allocation for MNCH to overcoming financial barriers to care seeking are also key areas identified in priority action plan.

o Essential Drug List has been revised to include RMNCAH commodities.

o Ministry in collaboration with WHO has initiated a new program of Family Practice Physicians model, through public and private health sector, which is being piloted in twelve districts in order to improve the access to quality care in rural areas with a special focus on maternal and child health.

*Question No. 123 Senator Prof. Dr. Mehar Taj Roghani: (Notice Received on 2/08/2018 at 12:50 PM) QID: 34796

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

(a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan has the largest number of unvaccinated and under vaccinated children in the world, if so, the reasons thereof; and

(b) the steps being taken by the Government to increase the children vaccination cover in the country?

Mr. Aamir Mehmood Kiyani: (a) Pakistan is not the country with largest number of un-immunized children in the world. According to WHO’s Report published on June 2, 2018, Nigeria is on top of the list of countries with unvaccinated children for measles with 3.3 million children, followed by India - 2.9 million and Pakistan stands on number 3 with 2 million - unvaccinated children, Indonesia - 1.2 million, Ethiopia - 0.9 million and Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, with 0.7 million.

 However, the following were reasons for about 2.0 million unvaccinated children in Pakistan before 2015:

 Budgetary constraints  Inadequate skilled HR  Inadequate no of service delivery points and mobility 86  Smooth availability and delivery of vaccines  Weak supply management system of vaccine.  Insufficient cold chain capacity available at National and Sub National level.  In sufficient awareness demand and trust of community on immunization.

(b) Pakistan has taken following measures to improve immunization coverage in the country:

 National Immunization Support Project (NISP) approved with desired budgets now under implementation.

 Single Financing Mechanism, addressing fragmented Financing issues through the Multi Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) for incentivizing equitable coverage.

 Project aims at Improving Capacity for Increased Immunization Coverage Targets through Strengthening of Program Management, Governance and Stewardship Functions, improving service delivery, demand generation and fiduciary.

 Result based funding through Disbursement Linked Indicators

 Introduced Pool Procurement and National accounting system i.e. Tracking of the online /offline expenditure of RI down to the district level

 Strengthening of Program Fiduciary and Procurement functions through availability of skilled human resources– Technical Assistance

 Strengthened immunization Supply Chain with enhanced cold chain capacity (Technical Assistance)

 Enhancement of cold chain capacity at Federal level by increasing freezer rooms (-15 to -25 °C) form 06 to15 and cold rooms (02 to 08 °C) from 18 to 27. 87  Enhanced Cold chain capacity at district and health facility level by supplying 15,418 ILRs/SDDs (Ice Lined Refrigerators/Solar Direct Drive) equipped with Remote Temperature Monitoring (RTM) devices.

 Conducted Immunization supply chain system design to develop robust, cost effective and efficient immunization supply chain system in Pakistan.

 Single Grant Performance Framework Reporting for Program indicators

 Quality HR at National and Sub National level.

 Vaccine procurement through pool procurement mechanism system on behalf of provinces.

 Development of state of the art ISO 1009-2008 certified ware house at Federal level along with development of wares houses at Provincial and Divisional EPI head quarters

 Introduction of web based Vaccine Logistic Management Information System (vLMIS) for visibility, tracking and management of Vaccines/ devices.

 Strategic/functional review of EPI Program

 Performance capacity assessment of EPI Program got done by third party (Report awaited).

 Expansion of functional service delivery points for immunization

 Use of Technology through the introduction of E-Vaccination system for vaccinator’s performance and data.

 Introduction of New Vaccines

(i). Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) in 2015 (ii). Rota Virus Vaccine 2017 88  Data Quality Assessments are being carried out to assess immunization system quality data accuracy, timeliness and completeness of immunization coverage data.

 Demand promotion through following interventions:

 Development of National Communication Strategy

 Communication for Development (C4D) consultants.

 Effective engagement of Private Sector, Civil Society Organization (CSOs) for Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilization (ACSM)

*Question No. 124 Senator Prof. Dr. Mehar Taj Roghani: (Notice Received on 2/08/2018 at 12:50 PM) QID: 34797

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

(a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan has the highest infant mortality rate in the world, if so, the reasons thereof; and

(b) the steps being taken by the Government to control the increasing infant mortality rate in the country?

Mr. Aamir Mehmood Kiyani: (a) Pakistan does not have the- highest infant mortality rate in the world. According to UN Inter agency estimates 2015, Pakistan ranks 13th in the world, for infant mortality rate. The country had an Infant Mortality Rate of 62/1000 live births in 2017 which has decreased from 87/1000 live births in 2000, that reflects nearly 29% reduction.

o The major reasons are diarrhea and pneumonia, and almost, 50% of these deaths are attributed to the underlying, under nourishment in this age group.

(b) The Government is cognizant of the significant challenges posed by the infant mortality burden in the country. Following steps are being taken to address the issue. 89 o The Government is implementing PM Health program to provide health cards to increase the access of population living below two dollars a day, in which a package for maternal and new born care has been included. Currently 3.2 million Families have been registered in 38 districts and the program is being scaled up across the country. o A major program to reduce vaccine preventable diseases and deaths among children is the Extended Program for Immunization against ten vaccine preventable diseases; through the National Immunization Support Program’s financing mechanism, the government has been able to markedly reduce the costs of vaccines in the country, through a centralized procurement and financing mechanism. This has led to increased efficiencies in procurement and supply mechanisms. Results are getting reflected through improved vaccines coverage rates (74%) across the country. o The Government has developed the Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH&N) National vision document (2016-25), which lists ten priority areas for dealing with the issues around RMNCAH in the country. o The Government has developed the Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH&N) National Vision document and Action Plan (2016-25), which lists ten priority areas for dealing with issues around RMNCAH&N in the country. o Few of the key areas it focuses on are; improving the access and quality of RMNCAH community based primary care services, ensuring continuum of care, reproductive health, newborn care in rural districts and urban slums, nutrition, quality of care in health facilities. o Increasing funding and allocation for MNCH, and overcoming financial barriers and uptake of interventions, are also key identified areas in priority action plan. o Development of the five-year RMNCAH Costed Plans for the period 2016 to 2020; in view of National Health Vision 2016 — 2025 and in line with priority actions to address challenges RMNCAH and nutrition. o The essential drug list has been revised to include RMNCAH commodities. o Review and updating of Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (IMNCI) guidelines. 90 o Introduction of Chlorhexidine for umbilical cord care to prevent infections in new born. o Capacity building and essential equipment for Establishing Model Sick Newborn Care units in thirty eight high priority districts across the country, through MNCH trust fund of eight million USD. o Capacity development for health care providers on:

· Essential New Born Care · Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) · Management of sepsis and prematurity · Management of sick newborns in Sick Newborn Care Units (SNCUs) · Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF)

*Question No. 125 Senator Gianchand: (Notice Received on 16/08/2018 at 11:30 AM) QID: 34823 Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state whether the 5% quota reserved for minorities in appointments is implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, if so, the number of persons appointed in the Ministry against the said quota during the last five years with grade wise break up? Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi: During the last five years, (16) sixteen persons appointed in the Ministry against the minority quota. Details are as under:

ISLAMABAD : AMJED PERVEZ, The 29th August, 2018. Secretary.

PCPPI—1647(18) Senate—29-8-2018—275.