NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT BULLETIN OF THE ASSEMBLY (27th SESSION)

Date Tuesday, the 20th October, 2020 (Private Members’ Day) Commenced at 4:39 P.M. Adjourned at 6:24 P.M. Total working hours 1 Hour 26 Minutes Presided by Mr. Muhammad Qasim Khan Suri, Deputy Speaker of the Islamic Republic of . Attendance 226

1. TILAWAT, HADITH, NAAT AND NATIONAL ANTHEM  Tilawat and Hadith by Qari Ibrar Hussain  Naat by Syed Zeeshan Bukhari  National anthem

LEAVE APPLICATIONS

The leave applications of the Members who requested for grant of leave were read out by the Honourable Deputy Speaker and granted.

CALLING ATTENTION NOTICE

2. MS. SAJIDA BEGUM to invite attention of the Attention invited by Ms. Sajida Begum, MNA Minister for National Health Services, Regulations Dr. Nausheen Hamid, Parliamentary Secretary for and Coordination to a matter of urgent public National Health Services, Regulations and importance regarding scarcity of medical equipments Coordination made a brief statement followed by a and MRI machines in PIMS and Poly Clinic question asked by Ms. Sajida Begum, MNA and Hospitals, Islamabad, causing grave concern answer given. amongst the public.

PROTEST

The Members of Opposition parties started protest in the beginning of the sitting, raised slogans, kept whistling and interrupted the proceedings and gathered in front of the Speaker’s dais, the copies of the agenda were also thrown in the air and their protest continued till the adjournment of the sitting.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

3-4 MR. JAMES IQBAL to move for leave to Deferred introduce a Bill to provide for the establishment of NCS-Institute of Sciences, Islamabad [The NCS- Institute of Sciences Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

5-6 MR. MOHSIN DAWAR to move for Deferred leave to introduce a Bill further to amend the Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Act, 1973 [The Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils (Amendment) Bill, 2020].(section-5C)

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

1 7-8 MR. SHER AKBAR KHAN to move Introduced for leave to introduce a Bill further to amend the Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Act, 1973 [The Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils (Amendment) Bill, 2020].(section-5 and Schedule)

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

9-10 MR. MOHSIN DAWAR to move for leave to Leaved rejected introduce a Bill further to amend the High Courts (Establishment) Order, 1970 (P.O. 8 of 1970) [The High Courts (Establishment) (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

11-12 MR. MOHSIN DAWAR to move for Deferred leave to introduce a Bill further to amend the Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Act, 1973 [The Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils (Amendment) Bill, 2020].(section-5 and Schedule)

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

13-14 SYED AGHA RAFIULLAH Deferred MR.ABDUL QADIR PATEL JAM ABDUL KARIM BIJAR to move for leave to introduce a Bill further to amend the Port Qasim Authority Act, 1973 [The Port Qasim Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2020]

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

15-16 MR. AMJID ALI KHAN to move for leave Deferred to introduce a Bill for establishment of Ibadat International University Islamabad [The Ibadat International University Islamabad Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted

17-18 MR. MOHSIN NAWAZ RANJHA Deferred MR. MR. RANA SANA ULLAH KHAN MS. MARYAM AURANGZAIB to move for leave to introduce a Bill further to amend the Customs Act, 1969 [The Customs (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

2 19-20 MOULANA ABDUL AKBAR CHITRALI Introduced MR. SALAHUDDIN AYUBI MR. ABDUL SHAKOOR MR. ZAHID AKRAM DURRANI SYED MAHMOOD SHAH MOULANA ASMATULLAH MR. MUJAHID ALI ENGR. USMAN KHAN TARAKAI MR. SHER AKBAR KHAN to move for leave to introduce a Bill further to amend the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 and the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898 [The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2020]

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted. 21-22 MS. NUSRAT WAHID to move for leave to Introduced introduce a Bill further to amend the Mental Health Ordinance, 2001[The Mental Health (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

23-24 SARDAR AYAZ SADIQ to move for leave Deferred to introduce a Bill further to amend the Registration Act, 1908 [The Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

25-26 MR. FAIZ ULLAH to move for Deferred leave to introduce a Bill further to amend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan [The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2020]. (Amendment in Article-84)

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

27-28 RANA SANA ULLAH KHAN Deferred MR. KHURRAM DASTGIR KHAN MR. MOHSIN NAWAZ RANJHA MS. MARYAM AURANGZAIB to move for leave to introduce a Bill further to amend the National Accountability Ordinance, 1999 [The National Accountability (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

29-30 KHAWAJA SAAD RAFIQUE Deferred MR. KHURRAM DASTGIR KHAN RANA SANA ULLAH KHAN KHAWAJA MUHAMMAD ASIF MR. MOHSIN NAWAZ RANJHA MR. SHAHID KHAQAN ABBASI to move for leave to introduce a Bill further to amend the Offences in Respect of Banks (Special Courts) Ordinance, 1984 [The Offences in Respect of Banks (Special Courts) (Amendment) Bill, 2020.

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

3 31-32 MR. MOHSIN DAWAR to move for leave to Deferred introduce a Bill further to amend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan [The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2020] (Article-59)

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

33-34 MOULANA ABDUL AKBAR CHITRALI Introduced to move for leave to introduce a Bill further to amend the National Database and Registration Authority Ordinance, 2000 [The National Database and Registration Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

35-36 KHAWAJA MUHAMMAD ASIF Deferred MR. KHURRAM DASTGIR KHAN KHAWAJA SAAD RAFIQUE SARDAR AYAZ SADIQ RANA SANA ULLAH KHAN MS. MARYAM AURANGZAIB MR. SHAHID KHAQAN ABBASI MR. MOHSIN NAWAZ RANJHA MS. SHIZA FATIMA KHAWAJA to move for leave to introduce a Bill further to amend the Anti- terrorism Act, 1997 [The Anti-terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

37-38 MR. JAMES IQBAL to move for leave to Deferred introduce a Bill for the prohibition of kite flying in the Islamabad Capital Territory [The Prohibition of Kite Flying Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

39-40 MS. NUSRAT WAHID to move for leave to Leave rejected introduce a Bill further to amend the National Commission on the Rights of the Child Act, 2017 [The National Commission on the Rights of the Child (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

41-42 SARDAR AYAZ SADIQ to move for leave Deferred to introduce a Bill further to amend the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 [The Pakistan Penal Code (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

43-44 MR. KESOO MAL KHEEAL DAS to move Deferred for leave to introduce a Bill further to amend the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority Ordinance, 2002 [The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

4 45-46 SYED JAVED HUSNAIN to move Deferred for leave to introduce a Bill further to amend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan [The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2020]. (Amendment in Article-34A)

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

47-48 RANA SANA ULLAH KHAN Deferred MR. SHAHID KHAQAN ABBASI KHAWAJA MUHAMMAD ASIF MR. KHURRAM DASTGIR KHAN KHAWAJA SAAD RAFIQUE MS. MARYAM AURANGZAIB MR. MOHSIN NAWAZ RANJHA to move for leave to introduce the bill further to amend the Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997 [The Control of Narcotic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

49-50 SARDAR AYAZ SADIQ to move for leave Deferred to introduce a Bill further to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 [The Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

51-52 SARDAR AYAZ SADIQ to move for leave Deferred to introduce a Bill to repeal the Recusant Witnesses Act, 1853 [The Recusant Witnesses (Repeal) Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

53-54 MS. NUSRAT WAHID to move for leave to Introduced introduce a Bill further to amend the Islamabad Rent Restriction Ordinance, 2001 [The Islamabad Rent Restriction (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

55-56 SARDAR AYAZ SADIQ to move for leave Deferred to introduce a Bill further to amend the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 [The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

57-58 MS. UZMA RIAZ to move for leave to Introduced introduce a Bill further to amend the National, Vocational and Technical Training Commission Act, 2011 [The National, Vocational and Technical Training Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

5 59-60 MR. JUNAID AKBAR to move for leave to Introduced introduce a Bill further to amend the Elections Act, 2017 [The Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

61-62 MR. MUHAMMAD ASLAM KHAN to move Introduced for leave to introduce a Bill to provide for biometric electoral voting relating to the conduct of elections [The Biometric Electoral Voting Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

63-64 MR, JAMES IQBAL to move for leave to Deferred introduce a Bill further to amend the National Database and Registration Authority Ordinance, 2000 [The National Database and Registration Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

65-66 MS. NUSRAT WAHID to move for Introduced leave to introduce a Bill further to amend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan [The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2020]. (Insertion of Article-26A)

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

67-68 MS. UZMA RIAZ to move for leave to Introduced introduce a Bill to amend the Legal Aid and Justice Authority Act, 2020 [The Legal Aid and Justice Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

69-70 MR. ATTA ULLAH to move for leave to Deferred introduce a Bill to amend the Surveying and Mapping Act, 2014 [The Surveying and Mapping (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

71-72 MR. MOHSIN DAWAR to move for Deferred leave to introduce a Bill further to amend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan [The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2020]. (Amendment in Articles- 1,51and106)

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

73-74 SARDAR AYAZ SADIQ to move for leave Deferred to introduce a Bill to amend the Children (Pledging of Labour) Act, 1933 [The Children (Pledging of Labour) (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

6 75-76 SYED JAVED HUSNAIN to move Deferred for leave to introduce a Bill further to amend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan [The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2020]. (Amendment in Article-66)

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

77-78 MR. IQBAL MUHAMMAD ALI KHAN to Introduced move for leave to introduce a Bill to provide for the prevention of match fixing, corruption, illegal manipulation and illegal betting in sports and for the appointment of a Special Investigations Investigating agency for investigation of offences and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto [The Prevention of Offences in Sports Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

79-80 MS. SAJIDA BEGUM to move for leave Deferred to introduce a Bill further to amend the Trade Organizations Act, 2013 [The Trade Organizations (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

81-82 MR. MUHAMMAD AKHTAR MENGAL Deferred MR. MOHSIN DAWAR MR. AGHA HASSAN BALOCH to move for leave to introduce a Bill further to amend the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 [The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2020](section 365-C)

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

83-84 MS. NAFEESA INAYATULLAH KHAN Introduced KHATTAK MR. RIAZ FATYANA MR. ALI NAWAZ AWAN MR. AAMER MEHMOOD KIANI MS. ROMINA KHURSHEED ALAM to move for leave to introduce a Bill to reconstruct and regulate the Police in the Federal Capital Territory [The Islamabad Model Police Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

85-86 MS. UZMA RIAZ to move for leave to Introduced introduce a Bill further to amend the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 [The Pakistan Penal Code (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

QUORUM

At 5:30 p.m Mr. Abdul Qadir Patel, MNA belonging to PPPP invited attention of the Chair towards lack of quorum, the count was made, the House was found in order.

7 POINTS OF ORDER

S# Name of Members Brief subject Criticized the Opposition regarding their attitude Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi, on Private Members’ Day and urged not to defer Minister for Foreign Afairs their Bills, if they voluntarily did not present / 5.39 p.m. to 5.40 p.m. introduced their Bills.

MOTION

87 MS. MUNAZA HASSAN to move under rule 288 Deferred of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007 that the requirement of sub-rule (1) of Rule 235 of the said Rules be dispensed with in order to consider the Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power (Amendment) Bill, 2019, as passed by the Senate.

LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS

88 MS. MUNAZA HASSAN to move that the Bill to Deferred amend the Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power Act, 1997 [The Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power (Amendment) Bill, 2019], as passed by the Senate be taken into consideration. 89 MS. MUNAZA HASSAN to move that the Bill to Deferred amend the Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power Act, 1997 (XL of 1997) [The Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power (Amendment) Bill, 2019], be passed.

90 MR. ALI NAWAZ AWAN, move that the Bill Adopted further to amend the Islamabad Rent Restriction Ordinance, 2001 [The Islamabad Rent Restriction (Amendment) Bill, 2020], as reported by the Section 1 to 8 were adopted by the House Standing Committee, be taken into consideration at once. 91 MR. ALI NAWAZ AWAN, move that the Bill Bill Passed further to amend the Islamabad Rent Restriction Ordinance, 2001 [The Islamabad Rent Restriction (Amendment) Bill, 2020]. be passed.

92 MR. ALI NAWAZ AWAN, move that the Bill to Adopted provide for the safety and standards of food and for establishment of the Islamabad Food Authority [The Islamabad Capital Territory Food Safety Bill, 2020], as reported by the Standing Committee, be taken into consideration at once. 93 MR. ALI NAWAZ AWAN, move that the Bill to Bill Passed provide for the safety and standards of food and for establishment of the Islamabad Food Authority [The Islamabad Capital Territory Food Safety Bill, 2020], be passed.

8 94 MR. SHER ALI ARBAB move that the Adopted Bill to establish the Real Estate Regulatory Authority for regulation and promotion of the real estate sector and for maters connected therewith [The Islamabad Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2020], as passed by the Senate, be taken into consideration. 95 MR. SHER ALI ARBAB move that the Bill passed Bill to establish the Real Estate Regulatory Authority for regulation and promotion of the real estate sector and for maters connected therewith [The Islamabad Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2020], be passed.

MOTION

96. MIAN JAVED LATIF, Chairman Standing Moved by Ms. Syma Nadeem, Parliamentary Committee on Information and Broadcasting to Secretary for Inter-Provincial Coordination move that the delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation Act, 1973 Motion Adopted [The Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2020], till today be condoned. (Moved by Mr. Amjid Ali Khan, MNA)

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE-PRESENTATION OF:

97. MIAN JAVED LATIF, Chairman Standing Presented by Ms. Syma Nadeem, Parliamentary Committee on Information and Broadcasting to Secretary for Inter-Provincial Coordination present the report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation Act, 1973[The Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

MOTION

98. CHOUDHRY SALIK HUSSAIN, Chairman Moved by Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak, Standing Committee on Power to move that the MNA delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Motion Adopted Distribution of Electric Power Act, 1997[The Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power (Amendment) Bill, 2019], till today be condoned. (Moved by Syed Agha Rafiullah, MNA)

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE-PRESENTATION OF:

99. CHOUDHRY SALIK HUSSAIN, Chairman Presented by Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Standing Committee on Power to present the report Khattak, MNA of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power Act, 1997 [The Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power (Amendment) Bill, 2019].

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100. MR. MUHAMMAD NAJEEB HAROON, Moved by Ms. Wajiha Akram, Parliamentary Chairman Standing Committee on Housing and Secretary for Federal Education and Professional Works to move that the delay in the presentation of Training. report of the Standing Committee on the Bill to provide for establishment of Federal Government Motion adopted Employees Housing Authority [The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority Bill, 2019], till today be condoned. (moved by Mr. Mehboob Shah, MNA)

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE-PRESENTATION OF:

101. MR.. MUHAMMAD NAJEEB HAROON, Presented by Ms. Wajiha Akram, Parliamentary Chairman Standing Committee on Housing and Secretary for Federal Education and Professional Works to present the report of the Standing Training. Committee on the Bill present the report of the Standing Committee on the Bill to provide for establishment of Federal Government Employees Housing Authority [The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority Bill, 2019].

MOTION

102. MR. ASAD MAHMOOD, Chairman Standing Moved by Sahibzada Sibghatullah, MNA Committee on Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony to move that the delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Bill to Motion Adopted provide for prohibition of religious conversion by use of force, allurement or fraudulent means and for matters connected therewith [The Prohibition of Forced Religious Conversion Bill, 2019], till today be condoned (moved by Mr. Naveed Aamir Jeeva, MNA)

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE-PRESENTATION OF:

103. MR. ASAD MAHMOOD, Chairman Standing Presented by Sahibzada Sibghatullah, MNA Committee on Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony to present the report of the Standing Committee on the Bill to provide for prohibition of religious conversion by use of force, allurement or fraudulent means and for matters connected therewith [The Prohibition of Forced Religious Conversion Bill, 2019].

MOTION

104. RAJA KHURRAM SHAHZAD NAWAZ, Motion Adopted Chairman Standing Committee on Interior to move that the delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Transfer of Offenders Ordinance, 2002 [The Transfer of Offenders (Amendment) Bill, 2019], till today be condoned (moved by Mian Najeeb-ud-Din Awaisi, MNA)

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105. RAJA KHURRAM SHAHZAD NAWAZ, Presented Chairman Standing Committee on Interior to present the report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Transfer of Offenders Ordinance, 2002 [The Transfer of Offenders (Amendment) Bill, 2019].

QUORUM

At 5.58 p.m Syed Javed Husnain, MNA belonging to PML(N) invited attention of the Chair towards lack of quorum, the count was made, the House was not found in order. Mr. Deputy Speaker suspended the proceedings till the availability of quorum. At 6.22 p.m. the count was made, the House was not found in order. Mr. Deputy Speaker adjourned the House.

PRAYERS BREAK

At 6.03 p.m. Mr. Deputy Speaker suspended the proceedings of the House for Maghrab Prayers, and the House re-assembled on 6.22 p.m.

MOTION

106. RAJA KHURRAM SHAHZAD NAWAZ, Left over Chairman Standing Committee on Interior to move that the delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1992 [The Bonded Labour System (Abolition)(Amendment) Bill, 2019], till today be condoned. (moved by Mr. Amjid Ali Khan, MNA)

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE-PRESENTATION OF:

107. RAJA KHURRAM SHAHZAD NAWAZ, Left over Chairman Standing Committee on Interior to present the report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1992 [The Bonded Labour System (Abolition)(Amendment) Bill, 2019].

MOTION

108. RAJA KHURRAM SHAHZAD NAWAZ, Left over Chairman Standing Committee on Interior to move that the delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Anti-terrorism Act, 1997 [The Anti-terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2019], till today be condoned (moved by Mr. Amjad Ali Khan, MNA)

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE-PRESENTATION OF:

109. RAJA KHURRAM SHAHZAD NAWAZ, Left over Chairman Standing Committee on Interior to present the report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Anti-terrorism Act, 1997 [The Anti-terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2019].

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110. RAJA KHURRAM SHAHZAD NAWAZ, Left over Chairman Standing Committee on Interior to move that the delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 [The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2019], till today be condoned (moved by Mr. Riaz Fatyana, MNA)

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE-PRESENTATION OF:

111. RAJA KHURRAM SHAHZAD NAWAZ, Left over Chairman Standing Committee on Interior to present the report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 [The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2019].

MOTION

112. RAJA KHURRAM SHAHZAD NAWAZ, Left over Chairman Standing Committee on Interior to move that the delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Islamabad Rent Restriction Ordinance, 2001 [The Islamabad Rent Restriction (Amendment) Bill, 2020], till today be condoned (moved by Mian Najeeb-ud-Din Awaisi, MNA)

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE-PRESENTATION OF:

113. RAJA KHURRAM SHAHZAD NAWAZ, Left over Chairman Standing Committee on Interior to present the report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Islamabad Rent Restriction Ordinance, 2001 [The Islamabad Rent Restriction (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

MOTION

114. RAJA KHURRAM SHAHZAD NAWAZ, Left over Chairman Standing Committee on Interior to move that the delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Terrorist Affected Areas (Special Court) Act, 1992 [The Terrorist Affected Areas (Special Court) (Amendment) Bill, 2020], till today be condoned (moved by Mr. Amjid Ali Khan, MNA)

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE-PRESENTATION OF:

115. RAJA KHURRAM SHAHZAD NAWAZ, Left over Chairman Standing Committee on Interior to present the report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Terrorist Affected Areas (Special Court) Act, 1992 [The Terrorist Affected Areas (Special Court) (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

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116. RAJA KHURRAM SHAHZAD NAWAZ, Left over Chairman Standing Committee on Interior to move that the delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Islamabad Capital Territory Shops, Business and Industrial Establishments (Security) Ordinance, 2000 [The Islamabad Capital Territory Shops, Business and Industrial Establishments (Security) (Amendment) Bill, 2020], till today be condoned (moved by Mr. Amjid Ali Khan, MNA)

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE-PRESENTATION OF:

117. RAJA KHURRAM SHAHZAD NAWAZ, Left over Chairman Standing Committee on Interior to present the report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Islamabad Capital Territory Shops, Business and Industrial Establishments (Security) Ordinance, 2000 [The Islamabad Capital Territory Shops, Business and Industrial Establishments (Security) (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

MOTION

118. RAJA KHURRAM SHAHZAD NAWAZ, Left over Chairman Standing Committee on Interior to move that the delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Protection of Communal Properties of Minorities Ordinance, 2002 [The Protection of Communal Properties of Minorities (Amendment) Bill, 2020], till today be condoned (moved by Mr. Amjid Ali Khan, MNA)

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE-PRESENTATION OF:

119. RAJA KHURRAM SHAHZAD NAWAZ, Left over Chairman Standing Committee on Interior to present the report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Protection of Communal Properties of Minorities Ordinance, 2002 [The Protection of Communal Properties of Minorities (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

MOTION

120. RAJA KHURRAM SHAHZAD NAWAZ, Left over Chairman Standing Committee on Interior to move that the delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Islamabad Consumers Protection Act, 1995 [The Islamabad Consumers Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2020] (section-9), till today be condoned (moved by Mr. Amjid Ali Khan, MNA)

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121. RAJA KHURRAM SHAHZAD NAWAZ, Left over Chairman Standing Committee on Interior to present the report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Islamabad Consumers Protection Act, 1995 [The Islamabad Consumers Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2020] (section-9).

MOTION

122. RAJA KHURRAM SHAHZAD NAWAZ, Left over Chairman Standing Committee on Interior to move that the delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Islamabad Consumers Protection Act, 1995 [The Islamabad Consumers Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2020] (section-12), till today be condoned (moved by Mr. Amjid Ali Khan, MNA)

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE-PRESENTATION OF:

123. RAJA KHURRAM SHAHZAD NAWAZ, Left over Chairman Standing Committee on Interior to present the report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Islamabad Consumers Protection Act, 1995 [The Islamabad Consumers Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2020] (section-12).

MOTION

124. RAJA KHURRAM SHAHZAD NAWAZ, Left over Chairman Standing Committee on Interior to move that the delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the National Counter Terrorism Authority Act, 2013 [The National Counter Terrorism Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2020] till today be condoned (moved by Mr. Mehboob Shah, MNA)

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE-PRESENTATION OF:

125. RAJA KHURRAM SHAHZAD NAWAZ, Left over Chairman Standing Committee on Interior to present the report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the National Counter Terrorism Authority Act, 2013 [The National Counter Terrorism Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

MOTION

126. MR. ASAD MAHMOOD, Chairman Standing Left over Committee on Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony to move that the delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Bill to provide for protection of persons against forced conversion of their religion [The Protection of Persons against forced Religious Conversion Bill, 2019], till today be condoned (moved by Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, MNA)

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127. MR. ASAD MAHMOOD, Chairman Standing Left over Committee on Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony to present the report of the Standing Committee on the Bill to provide for protection of persons against forced conversion of their religion [The Protection of Persons against forced Religious Conversion Bill, 2019].

MOTION

128. MR RIAZ FATYANA, Chairman Standing Left over Committee on Law and Justice to move that the delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan [The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2020], till today be condoned. (Moved by Mr. Junaid Akbar, MNA) (Article- 223)

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE-PRESENTATION OF:

129. MR RIAZ FATYANA, Chairman Standing Left over Committee on Law and Justice to present the report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan [The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

MOTION

130. MR. KHALID HUSSAIN MAGSI, Chairman Left over Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination to move that the delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 2010 [The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Bill, 2019], till today be condoned (moved by Mr. Amjad Ali Khan, MNA)

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE-PRESENTATION OF:

131. MR. KHALID HUSSAIN MAGSI, Chairman Left over Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination to present the report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 2010 [The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Bill, 2019]

MOTION

132. MR. KHALID HUSSAIN MAGSI, Chairman Left over Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination to move that the delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Prohibition of Smoking and Protection of Non- Smokers Health Ordinance, 2002 [The Prohibition of Smoking and Protection of Non-Smokers Health (Amendment) Bill, 2020], till today be condoned (moved by Mr. Amjid Ali Khan, MNA)

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133. MR. KHALID HUSSAIN MAGSI, Chairman Left over Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination to present the report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Prohibition of Smoking and Protection of Non-Smokers Health Ordinance, 2002 [The Prohibition of Smoking and Protection of Non- Smokers Health (Amendment) Bill, 2020]

MOTION

134. MR. SALAHUDDIN AYUBI, Chairman Standing Left over Committee on Narcotics Control to move that the delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997 [The Control of Narcotics Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2019], till today be condoned (moved by Mr. Noor Alam Khan, MNA)

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE-PRESENTATION OF:

135. MR. SALAHUDDIN AYUBI, Chairman Standing Left over Committee on Narcotics Control to present the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997 [The Control of Narcotics Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2019]

MOTION

136. RAJA KHURRAM SHAHZAD NAWAZ, Left over Chairman Standing Committee on Interior to move that the delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 [The Penal Code (Amendment) Bill, 2020], till today be condoned (moved by Mr. Mehboob Shah, MNA)

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE-PRESENTATION OF:

137. RAJA KHURRAM SHAHZAD NAWAZ, Left over Chairman Standing Committee on Interior to present the report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 [The Pakistan Penal Code (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE-PRESENTATION OF:

138. MR RIAZ FATYANA, Chairman Standing Left over Committee on Law and Justice to present the report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Limitation Act, 1908 [The Limitation (Amendment) Bill, 2020].

139. MIAN NAJEEB-UD-DIN AWAISI, Chairman Left over Standing Committee on Federal Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture to present the report on the Bill to provide for the establishment of the Al-Karam International Institute [The Al-Karam International Institute Bill, 2020]

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140. RANA MUHAMMAD QASIM NOON, Chairman Left over Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges to move that the delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the amendment in the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, (moved by Mr. Salahuddin Ayubi, MNA) referred to the Committee on 8.05.2019,till today be condoned.

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE-PRESENTATION OF:

141. RANA MUHAMMAD QASIM NOON, Chairman Left over Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges to present the report of the Standing Committee on the amendment in the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007.

MOTION

142. RANA MUHAMMAD QASIM NOON, Chairman Left over Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges to move that the delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the amendment in the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, (moved by Dr. Nafisa Shah, MNA) referred to the Committee on 8.05.2019,till today be condoned.

REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE-PRESENTATION OF:

143. RANA MUHAMMAD QASIM NOON, Chairman Left over Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges to present the report of the Standing Committee on the amendment in the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007.

AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND CONDUCT OF BUSINESS IN THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, 2007

144. SHAZIA MARRI to seek leave under sub-rule (4) of rule Left over 293 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007 to move the following amendments in the said Rules:- (a) Amendment of rule 70.- In rule 70, in the proviso, the words “one day before” the words “day of prorogation” shall be substituted. (b) Amendment of rule 73.- In rule 73, in the first proviso, the words “on the day current session is prorogued” the words “on the very next day of prorogation of the session” shall be substituted.

17 145. SHAZIA MARRI to move under sub-rule (5) of rule Left over 293 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, that the proposed amendments be taken into consideration. 146. SHAZIA MARRI to move that the proposed Left over amendments in the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, be adopted. 147. DR. NAFISA SHAH, MNA to seek leave Left over under sub-rule (4) of rule 293 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007 to move the following amendments in the said Rules:- Amendment in Rule 108 of the Rules of Procedure.- that in the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, in rule 108, sub-rule (1) the following amendment may be made:-

The Speaker or Chairman of a Committee shall summon a member in custody on the charge of bailable or non- bailable offence to attend a sitting or sittings of the Assembly or meeting of a Committee of which he is a member. "CHAPTER XXIII PUBLIC PETITIONS 295. Right of petition.- (1) Any citizen of Pakistan or any natural or legal person residing or having a registered office in the country shall have the right to address, individually or in association with other citizens or persons, a petition to the National Assembly on a matter which affects him, her or them directly. (2) Petitions shall be addressed to the Speaker of the National Assembly and shall be titled as “Public Petition to the National Assembly” and shall show the name, nationality and permanent address of each petitioner. (3) Where a Petition is signed by more than one Petitioner, the signatories shall designate a representative who shall be regarded as the petitioner for the purposes of this Title. (4) Each Petitioner may at any time withdraw support of petition in writing and on withdrawal of support by all the petitioners the petition shall become null and void. (5) Petitions must be preferably written in official languages, either English or Urdu and sent to the National Assembly Secretariat. However petitions in Provincial or local languages e.g Sindhi, Punjabi, Pashto, Balochi, Kashmiri, Shina, Hindko or Brahvi will also be considered. (6) Petitions shall be entered in a register in the order in which they are received if they comply with the conditions laid down in sub-rule (2); those that do not shall be filed, and the petitioner shall be informed of the reasons for this. (7) Petitions entered in the register shall be forwarded by the Speaker to the Public Petitions committee responsible, which shall first establish the admissibility or otherwise of the petition in accordance with these Rules. (8) Petitions declared inadmissible by the Committee

18 shall be filed; the petitioner shall be informed of the decision and the reasons for it. Where possible, alternative means of redress may be recommended. (9) Petitions, once registered, shall as a general rule become public documents, and the name of the petitioner and the contents of the petition may be published by the National Assembly for reasons of transparency. (10) Notwithstanding the provision of sub-rule (9), the petitioner may request that his or her name be withheld in order to protect his or her privacy, in which case the National Assembly must comply with the request. Where the petitioner's complaint cannot be investigated for reasons of anonymity, the petitioner shall be consulted so as the further steps to be taken. (11) The petitioners may request that his or her petition be treated confidentially, in which case suitable precautions shall be taken by Parliament to ensure that the contents are not made public. The petitioners shall be told under which precise conditions this provision is to apply. (12) Where the Committee deems it appropriate, it may refer the matter to the Ombudsman or to the relevant Government departments or Divisions for redressal. 296. Examination of petitions, Redressal and Report.- (1) Admissible petitions shall be considered by the Committee where the petitioners may be invited to participate in meetings of the Committee if their petition is to be the subject of discussion, or they may ask to be present. The right to speak shall be granted to petitioners at the discretion of the Chair. (2) The Committee shall submit report to the Parliament. The Committee shall, in particular, inform Parliament of the measures taken by the Committee on petitions referred to them by the Parliament. (3) The Committee may seek opinions from other committees that have specific responsibility for the issue under consideration. (4) Where the report deals with, in particular, the application or interpretation of law or proposed changes to existing law, the Standing Committee responsible for the subject-matter shall be associated. If the Committee responsible does not accept such suggestions, the associated committee may table them directly in the House. (5) When investigating petitions, establishing facts or seeking solutions the Committee may organize fact- finding visits to the region concerned by the petition. Reports on the visit shall be drafted by their participants. (6) The petitioner shall be informed of the decision taken by the Committee and the reasons for the decision. When consideration of an admissible petition has been concluded, it shall be declared closed and the petitioner informed.”

19 148. Dr. Nafisa Shah to move under sub-rule (5) of rule 293 of Left over the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, that the proposed amendments be taken into consideration. 149. Dr. Nafisa Shah to move that the proposed amendments in Left over the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, be adopted.

150. SYED JAVED HUSNAIN to seek leave under sub-rule (4) Left over of rule 293 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007 to move the following amendment in the said Rules:-

Amendment of rule 126 of the Rules of Procedure.- that in the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, in rule 126, sub-rule (1) shall be deleted and remaining sub-rules shall be re-numbered, accordingly. 151. SYED JAVED HUSNAIN to move under sub-rule Left over (5) of rule 293 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, that the proposed amendments be taken into consideration. 152. SYED JAVED HUSNAIN to move that the Left over proposed amendments in the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, be adopted.

150. Left over SARDAR AYAZ SADIQ KHAWAJA MUHAMMAD ASIF SYED MS. SYED HUSSAIN TARIQ MS. SHAHIDA AKHTER ALI MALIK MUHAMMAD AMIR DOGER MR. NOOR ALAM KHAN MR. RIAZ FATYANA to seek leave under sub-rule (4) of rule 293 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007 to move the following amendment in the said Rules:- Amendment in Rule 203 of the Rules of Procedure.- in the said rules, in rule 203, after sub- rule (4), a new sub-rule (4A), shall be inserted, namely:-

“(4A) The recommendations of the Committee shall be binding and the Ministry or Division or Department concerned shall apprise the Committee of the action taken on the recommendations of the Committee within the prescribed period.”. 151. RANA TANVEER HUSSAIN Left over SARDAR AYAZ SADIQ KHAWAJA MUHAMMAD ASIF SYED NAVEED QAMAR MS. HINA RABBANI KHAR SYED HUSSAIN TARIQ MS. SHAHIDA AKHTER ALI MALIK MUHAMMAD AMIR DOGER MR. NOOR ALAM KHAN MR. RIAZ FATYANA

20 KHAWAJA SHERAZ MEHMOOD to move under sub-rule (5) of rule 293 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, that the proposed amendments be taken into consideration. 152. RANA TANVEER HUSSAIN Left over SARDAR AYAZ SADIQ KHAWAJA MUHAMMAD ASIF SYED NAVEED QAMAR MS. HINA RABBANI KHAR SYED HUSSAIN TARIQ MS. SHAHIDA AKHTER ALI MALIK MUHAMMAD AMIR DOGER MR. NOOR ALAM KHAN MR. RIAZ FATYANA KHAWAJA SHERAZ MEHMOOD to move that the proposed amendments in the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, be adopted.

RESOLUTIONS

156. MS. ASMA QADEER to move the following Left over resolution:- “This House is of the opinion that the Government should take steps to declare teaching of Braille and sign language compulsory in all educational institutions under the administrative control of the Federal Government and also telecast the proceedings of parliament in the sign language.” 157. MR. SAAD WASEEM to move the following Left over resolution:- “This House is of the opinion that the Government should take immediate steps to hold accountable Federal Government Employees Housing Authority upon its failure to start development work on PHASE VI (Barakahu Housing Scheme and namely ‘Green Enclave’), which was started for FG employees & others in 2009 on the basis of ‘First Comes First Serve’ .” 158. MS. SHAHIDA REHMANI to move the Left over following resolution:- “This House is of the opinion that the Government should take steps to control price hike in the country.” 159. MS. NASIBA CHANA to move the following Left over resolution:- “This House is of the opinion that the Government should take steps to create maximum jobs opportunities in the country.” 160. MS. UZMA RIAZ to move the following Left over resolution:- “This House is of the opinion that the Government should take steps to increase the number of FIA and other law enforcement agencies personel.”

MOTIONS UNDER RULE 259

161. MS. UZMA RIAZ to move the following motion:- Left over

“This House may discuss the need to strengthen laws related to the protection of rights of disabled persons.”

21 162. MR. SHER AKBAR KHAN to move the following Left over motion:-

“This House may discuss the situation arising out of delay in the establishment of separate counter and provide female staff for women in all NADRA offices in District Buner.” 163. CH. MUHAMMAD to move the Left over following motion:-

“This House may discuss the situation arising out of money collected for construction of Basha Dam.” 164. SYED AGHA RAFIULLAH Left over MR. ABDUL QADIR PATEL JAM ABDUL KARIM BIJAR to move the following motion:-

“This House may discuss the performance of FGEHA, particularly with reference to Bhara Kahu housing scheme, which was started in 2009.” 165. MR. MUHAMMAD HASHIM NOTEZAI Left over MR. AGHA HASSAN BALOCH to move the following motion:-

“This House may discuss the performance of Benazir Income Support Programme with reference to inclusion of needy persons in the program.”

DISCUSSION ON A MATTER OF URGENT PUBLIC IMPORTANCE UNDER RULE 87

166. MS. SHAISTA PERVAIZ Left over MS. SHAZA FATIMA KHAWAJA MS. ROMINA KHURSHED ALAM MR. MURTAZA JAVED ABBASI to discuss a matter of urgent public importance regarding the polio eradication program in the country”. 167. JAM ABDUL KARIM BIJAR Left over SHAZIA MARRI SYED AGHA RAFIULLAH MR. ABDUL QADIR PATEL SYED HUSSAIN TARIQ to discuss a matter of urgent public importance regarding crisis of Natural Gas set to intensify in the coming months”.

MATTERS OTHER THAN POINTS OF ORDER

168. Raising matters under Rule 18 which are not Points of Order.

Left over

CALLING ATTENTION NOTICE

169. KHAWAJA MUHAMMAD ASIF Left over SARDAR AYAZ SADIQ MR. SHAHID KHAQAN ABBASI KHAWAJA SAAD RAFIQ MR. KHURRAM DASTGIR KHAN to invite attention of the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) to a matter of urgent public importance regarding announcement of SNGPL for low gas pressure during the upcoming winter, causing grave concern amongst the public.

At 6.24 p.m the sitting of the Assembly was adjourned to meet again on Friday, the 23rd October, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.

Islamabad, the TAHIR HUSSAIN 20th October, 2020 Secretary

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