3311(17) Senate (S) PC-09 by Shoaib.M

1 (260th Session)

SENATE SECRETARIAT ————— “QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWERS AND THEIR REPLIES”

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

Thursday, the 9th March, 2017

DEFERRED QUESTIONS

(Questions Nos. 68, 69, 70, 71, 81-A, 84, 87, 88 and 88-A deferred on 16th February, 2017, 259th Session)

( Def.) *Question No. 68. Senator Col. (R) Syed Tahir Hussain Mashhadi: (Notice received on 02-12-2016 at 10:00 a.m.)

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the Capital Development Authority has made payment in September, 2005 to the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) for provision of gas to Sector I-14, Islamabad;

(b) whether it is also a fact that SNGPL has failed to provide natural gas to the residents of the said Sector so far, if so, the reasons thereof; and

(c) the steps being taken by the Government to provide natural gas to the residents of the said Sector?

Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi: (a) No. SNGPL has reported that CDA had made payment in April 2006.

(b) Yes. M/s SNGPL has informed that supply main of 10" dia was required to be laid for supply of gas to this sector, which could not be laid due to non-provision of clear line route by CDA. 2 (c) 10" dia. X 8.80 Kms supply main has been laid for sector I-16 which is passing through sector I-14. The company has further indicated that the work for laying of distribution network in I-14 shall commence shortly.

(Def.) *Question No. 69. Senator Col. (R) Syed Tahir Hussain Mashhadi: (Notice received on 23-12-2016 at 01:00 p.m.)

Will the Minister for Human Rights be pleased to state:

(a) the procedure laid down by the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) for receiving complaints from individuals and taking suo moto actions in case of violation of human rights;

(b) the number of complaints received from individuals and suo moto notices taken by the said Commission during the last three years and the action taken thereon separately; and

(c) the steps being taken by the Government to check and control human rights violations and ensure protection of human rights in the country?

Mr. Kamran Michael: (a) The NCHR deals with the complaints from individuals and by taking suo moto notice in accordance with Section 3 of the National Commission for Human Rights (Complaints) Rules, 2015 (Annexure-I).

(b) The Commission started functioning in mid December 2015. From December 2015 to 10th January, 2017, the Commission received 518 complaints of various nature (Annexure-II). During the period from December 2015 to 10th January, 2017, the Commission took suo moto notices of 89 petitions out of which 71 processed, 7 in hearing, 2 resolved and 8 have been consigned.

(c) Government is committed to ensure Human Rights of its citizens as envisaged under the Constitution as well as international commitments by adopting all possible measures to ensure protection and promotion of such rights. However, despite various positive efforts at Federal and Provincial level, violations of Human Rights do take place. In this context, responsibility of the Governments both at Federal and Provincial levels has increased manifold. In this regard, the Federal Government has taken various initiatives in order to ensure protection and promotion of Human Rights, with special focus on Rights of Women, Children, Minorities and other vulnerable segments of the society. These include: 3 I. Action Plan for Human Rights, approved by the Prime Minister of Pakistan on 13th February, 2016, is being implemented. The Plan ensures following major areas of intervention to further improve Human Rights situation in the country:

i. Policy, Legal Reforms & Access to Justice;

ii. Implementing key Human Rights Priorities: Rights of women, children, minorities and vulnerable population; iii. Cross cutting interventions for protection of Human Rights: education, sensitization, awareness raising, research and communication; iv. International/UN Treaty Implementation; v. Establishment and strengthening of National Human Rights Institutions; vi. Implementation and Monitoring of Action Plan.

II. An amount of Rs. 750.00 million has been approved to put in place institutional mechanisms for realizing the rights proposed in the Action Plan which includes an amount of Rs. 400.00 million for human rights education, sensitization, awareness raising, research and communication, Rs. 250.0 million for establishment of National Institute of Human Rights for capacity building, training, research and development and Rs. 100.0 million Endowment Fund for Free Legal Aid for Poor Victims of Human Rights Violations. III. A Project titled, Helpline “1099” for Legal Advice to the victims of Human Rights Violations has been launched. The Helpline (1099) provides referral services to address grievances of the victims. Public Notices have been issued in newspapers to create awareness among the masses in this regard. Since 10th February, 2016 total calls received are 36341, out of which 4696 cases were eligible which were taken up with the relevant departments for redressal. IV. National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) has been established with a broad mandate and powers to take suo-moto actions. The Ministry of Human Rights has also notified the NCHR Complaint Rules, 2015 which comprehensively elaborate the 4 procedure regarding evaluating and disposing of complaints of Human Rights Violations. V. Similarly, autonomous National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) and National Commission on Minorities (NCM) are also working to check and control Human Rights violations of women and minorities respectively and to effectively protect/promote their rights. VI. Ministry of Human Rights has launched Public Awareness Campaign on Human Rights Education and Sensitization under Action Plan for Human Rights, 2016 through Seminars as well as advertisements in print and electronic media. The campaign’s target is general public, civil society, researchers, academia, students, government functionaries and different segments of society. The campaign focuses Right to Life besides promotion of Human Rights’ values for creating a culture of tolerance and respect. VII. Ministry of Human Rights has formulated a draft National Policy Framework for promotion and protection of human rights after completing the consultative process at federal and provincial level. The draft has been circulated among Ministries/ Divisions for final consultation/input before submission to Federal Cabinet for its approval. The task for formulation of provincial strategies on human rights has also been started in collaboration with provincial governments. VIII. A National Task Force (NTF) to monitor implementation of Action Plan for Human Rights has been notified under the chair of Federal Minister for Human Rights comprising parliamentarians (one each from National Assembly & Senate of Pakistan), relevant Federal Ministries and Provincial Human Rights Departments. Provincial Task Forces (PTF) in Punjab, KP and Sindh have also been established. The Provincial Task Force in Balochistan is in process. IX. District Human Rights Committees are also being constituted to check and control Human Rights violations of women and minorities respectively and to effectively protect/promote their rights. X. The human rights situation in Jails has also been monitored through Jail Monitoring visits. So far more than 100 prisoners with petty offences have been released and re-unified with their families along- with HR Sensitization among Prison’s staff. 5 Annex-I 6 7 8 Annex-II 9 (Def.) *Question No. 70. Senator Col. (R) Syed Tahir Hussain Mashhadi: (Notice received on 23-12-2016 at 01:00 p.m.)

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state the names of countries from which Pakistan is purchasing Gas at present?

Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi:

Inter State Gas System (Pvt) Limited (ISGSL)

The Following projects are under ISGSL mandate:—

¦ Turkmenistan Afghanistan Pakistan India Gas Pipeline Project.

¦ Iran Pakistan Gas Pipeline Project.

With regard to above projects, Gas Sales and Purchase Agreements (GSPA’s) were signed with Turkmenistan and Iran respectively. However these projects are currently under implementation stage therefore at present there is no flow of gas under these projects.

Pakistan State Oil Limited (PSO)

PSO is importing LNG through Government to Government Agreements and tendering/ Competitive bidding. Under Government to Government arrangement, the LNG is being imported from Qatar while under competitive bidding, the suppliers arrange LNG from various sources, viz.

¦ Nigeria.

¦ United Kingdom.

¦ Spain.

¦ Equatorial Guinea.

¦ Australia.

¦ Trinidad.

¦ Netherlands. 10 (Def.) *Question No. 71. Senator Saleem H. Mandviwalla: (Notice received on 02-01-2017 at 12:30 p.m.)

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

(a) whether it is a fact that the quota allocated to Constitutional bodies for allotment of plots in Government Housing Schemes has been reduced, if so, the reasons thereof; and

(b) whether letters have been issued to the employees of the said bodies for allotment of plots in Bara Kahu and F-14-15 Housing Schemes, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons thereof?

Mr. Akram Khan Durrani: (a) The quota reserved for the employees of constitutional bodies has not reduced. In fact, it has been enhanced from 02% to 03% for future schemes by the Executive Committee of the Housing Foundation in its 133rd meeting held on 17-06-2015.

(b) Provisional Offer Letter (POL) has been issued to employees of Constitutional Bodies in Bara Kahu housing scheme, the detail is at Annex-A. Whereas only consent letter has been issued, in housing scheme at sector F-14/15 to the eligible members of Constitutional Bodies, the detail is at Annex-B.

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

(Def.) *Question No. 81-A. Senator Kalsoom Perveen: (Notice received on 20-01-2017 at 03:32 p.m.)

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state the number of housing schemes launched by the Ministry of Housing and Works in Quetta during the last ten years indicating also the location, acreage of land purchased, date of purchasing, price at which purchased, percentage of development work completed so far and expected date of completion of the scheme in each case?

Mr. Akram Khan Durrani:

FGEHF.

No any housing scheme launched by FGEHF in Quetta. 11 PHA-F

The details of projects launched by PHA-F during the last ten years at Quetta are as under:—

Pak PWD

Two schemes namely resettlement of Christian Community at Quetta and Prime Minister’s Housing Scheme at Kuchlak Road were initiated by Pak PWD.

(Def.) *Question No. 84. Senator Kalsoom Perveen: (Notice received on 24-01-2017 at 12:00 p.m.)

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state the names and names of departments of officers and officials who have been allotted Government Accommodation in category above their entitlement during the last two years and the reasons thereof? 12 Mr. Akram Khan Durrani: None of the Government accommodation above entitled category of the Federal Government Servant have been made during last two years.

(Def.) *Question No. 87. Senator Najma Hameed: (Notice received on 26-01-2017 at 12:55 p.m.)

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state the names and departments of the Government employees who have been allotted Government accommodations during the period from January, 2016 to January, 2017 with category wise break up?

Mr. Akram Khan Durrani: The names of departments of the Government employees who have been allotted Government accommodations during the period from January, 2016 to January, 2017 with category wise break up is placed at Annex-A.

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

(Def.) *Question No. 88. Senator Najma Hameed: (Notice received on 26-01-2017 at 12:55 p.m.)

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state whether it is a fact that FGEHF has been collecting Rs. 5 to 6 lacs from the Government employees who have applied for allotment of plots in Bara Kahu Housing Scheme, if so, the number of employees who have deposited the same so far and the time by which they will be allotted plots in the scheme?

Mr. Akram Khan Durrani: The FGE Housing Foundation is a company registered with SECP under company ordinance 1984 working under the auspices of M/o Housing and Works. Mandate of Foundation is to launch, implement and execute Housing Schemes for Government employees and other specific groups on ownership basis on basis of “No profit No loss” without involving funds from Government exchequer.

The amount deposited by the allottees of Bara Kahu Housing Scheme, Green Enclave-II is Rs. 6,847,200,000/- by , 17190 allottees as on 31st January, 2017 on account of down payment for purchase of land as follows: 13 —————————————————————————————— Category Down Payment —————————————————————————————— I 1,000,000/- II 600,000/- III 500.000/- IV 350,000/- V 250 .000/- —————————————————————————————— The Housing Foundation will issue Provisional Allotment Letters to members of Membership Drive-I in Bara Kahu Housing Scheme, Green Enclave-II after completion of procurement of land process under PPRA rules on low cost basis.

(Def.) *Question No. 88-A. Senator Sardar Muhammad Azam Khan Musakhel: (Notice received on 26-01-2017 at 02:35 p.m.)

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

(a) the details of land purchased by the Ministry of Housing and Works for its housing schemes during the last five years;

(b) the procedure adopted for the purchase of the said land; and

(c) the acreage of land purchase by the said Ministry for its housing schemes in Bara Kahu and Tallian indicating also the names of persons from which the same was purchased and price at which purchased?

Mr. Akram Khan Durrani: (a) FGEHF

The Housing Foundation has made a Joint Venture Agreement to develop JV Housing Scheme on area measuring 7000 to 10000 kanals (Approximately) near Thallian Interchange in 2016.

(b) The above said land is being procured through Joint Venture agreement under JV Policy approved by the Federal Cabinet. 14 (c) The details of land purchased/procured by the Housing Foundation are as under;

I. Bara Kahu, Housing Scheme, Islamabad.

The raw land measuring 3153 kanals and 7 marlas from Dr. Muhammad Hafeez Abbasi, Chief Executive. M/s Green Tree (Pvt.) Ltd. in 2009, at the rate of Rs. 9.50,000/- per kanal.

2. Thalian Interchange Housing Scheme near Motorway.

The Housing Foundation has made Joint Venture Agreement to develop JV Housing Scheme on area measuring 7000 to 10000 kanals (Approximately) near Thallian Interchange in 2016 from Mr. Khaild Javed. CEO, K.S Developers Builders (Pvt.) Ltd. on following rates:

a. Subsidized cost of raw land for Mouza Mourat shall be Rs. 5,00,000/- per revenue Kanal.

b. Subsidized cost of raw land for Mouza Chahan shall be Rs. 3,50,000/- per revenue Kanal.

c. Subsidized development charges per 500 square yards of developed plot shall be Rs. 15,00,000/- per revenue Kanal i.e. Rs. 3000 per squre yard.

PHA-F

(a) The land purchased by Ministry of Housing and Works for its housing schemes during the last five years are as under:—

(1) Kurri Road Zone-IV, Islamabad.

(2) I-12. Islamabad.

(b) PHA-F purchased the above mentioned land from Capital Development Authority (CDA) through CDA’s Estate Management and Planning/Land Survey Division.

(c) Not pertains to PHA Foundation. 15 *Question No. 108. Senator Mohammad Azam Khan Swati: (Notice received on 16-09-2016 at 02:57 p.m.)

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state the mechanism devised to check / oversee the quality of petrol being sold at petrol pumps in the country and to punish those involved in the sale of low quality petrol?

Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi: The mechanism devised to check – oversee the quality of petrol at petrol pumps and punitive action in case of quality failure, may be perused as under:—

¦ Random inspections at retail outlets are carried out along with Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan (HDIP) i.e. dedicated petroleum testing Laboratory.

¦ During inspection, quality of petroleum products being dispensed at retail outlets I spot-tested by using quality testing vans of the Oil Marketing Companies.

¦ In case of any suspect regarding quality, samples are drawn from that outlet and detailed testing is carried out through Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan (HDIP).

¦ In case of any reported quality failure by Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan (HDIP), concerned Oil Marketing Company is penalized (depending upon the gravity of the violation/variance) after issuance of Show Cause Notice.

Besides above, Oil Marketing Companies are also advised to undertake self-monitoring at their petrol pumps through Mobile Quality vans, for subsequent reporting to the Authority on monthly basis.

*Question No. 109. Senator Col. (R) Syed Tahir Hussain Mashhadi: (Notice received on 26-12-2016 at 10:37 a.m.)

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state whether it is a fact that there is shortage of gas in the country at present?

Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi: Yes. 16 *Question No. 110. Senator Mian Muhammad Ateeq Shaikh: (Notice received on 27-12-2016 at 11:45 a.m.)

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state:

(a) the number of Drug Courts in Islamabad Capital Territory;

(b) the names, educational qualifications and experience of the chairmen and judges / members of each of the said court;

(c) the procedure laid down for appointment of the said chairmen and judges / members; and

(d) whether the said courts have been using any testing or documentation procedure in order to verify the evidences or samples, if so, the names of authority which is mandated to provide facilitation to the courts in this regard?

Mr. Zahid Hamid: (a) Currently there is only one Drug Court in Islamabad Capital Territory, established under Section 31(1) of the Drug Act, 1976.

(b) Due to expiry of tenure of its Chairman, the post of Chairman, Drug Court Islamabad is vacant. The Appointment of Chairman Drug Court Islamabad is under process. However, two members are working in the Court and there detail is given as under:—

1. Mr. Inam Ul Haq,

B. Pharmacy, M.Phil, Director Islamia International Medical Complex, Islamabad.

2. Mr. Azhar Hussain, B. Pharmacy, M.Phil, MBA, Ph.d, D.G Hamdarad University, Islamabad.

(c) The Chairman and Member of Drug Court are appointed under section 31(2) of Drug Act, 1976 which stipulates that “a Drug Court shall consist of a person who is, or has been, or is qualified for appointment as, a Judge of a High Court, who shall be the Chairman, and two members being persons who, in the opinion of the Federal Government, are experts in the medical or pharmaceutical fields. (d) Drug Court, Islamabad is using testing procedure to verify samples through Drug Regulatory Authority. 17 *Question No. 111. Senator Col. (R) Syed Tahir Hussain Mashhadi: (Notice received on 02-01-2017 at 11:50 a.m.)

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state the names and locations and locations of wells drilled for exploration of oil and gas in the country during the last three years wise break up?

Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi: During the reported period, total 148 exploratory wells have been spud in for oil and gas exploration in the country. Details are at Annexure-I. 18 19 20

*Question No. 112. Senator Mian Muhammad Ateeq Shaikh: (Notice received on 20-01-2017 at 01:15 p.m.)

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

(a) whether it is fact that Pakistan Housing Foundation in its advertisement for 1st phase stated that once registration would be valid for any future scheme; and 21 (b) whether it is also a fact that the Government employees registered in 1st phase have not been considered in 2nd phase, if so, reasons thereof?

Mr. Akram Khan Durrani: (a) Yes, it is fact that PHAF in its advertisement for 1st Phase stated that once registration would be valid for any future scheme. Last expiry date of membership of Phase was December 31, 2016

(b) No. Actually the membership of all 1st Phase members registration is intact and their membership is valid for PHAF future projects without any renewal.

*Question No. 113. Senator Col. (R) Syed Tahir Hussain Mashhadi: (Notice received on 25-01-2017 at 11:15 a.m.)

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state whether the Government of India is allowing the stipulated quantity of water to flow to Pakistan from the respective rivers as per the terms of Indus Basin Treaty?

Khawaja Muhammad Asif: As per available records, it is submitted that Pakistan is receiving almost the same volume of water in all the three Western rivers as was being received at the time of signing of the Treaty in 1960 and none of the user agencies including WAPDA and provincial Irrigation departments reported any reduction in the average inflows into the rivers.

There is hardly any change in the annual volume of flow entering Pakistan from Chenab River. The increase in irrigated area in this basin on the Indian side is about 24,000 acres as compared to the figure of 1960. As regards the flows of the Indus River measured at Kalabagh, the flow of the post Treaty period is less than the pre-Treaty flows by 2.80 MAF, but this is attributable to developments in Pakistan territory such as flows diverted to Warsak Canals, additional flows diverted for irrigation from Swat River, and similar diversions for irrigation in the areas upstream of Kalabagh. It may be noted that post-Treaty inflows of Jhelum River at Mangla are less than the pre-Treaty flows by about 1 MAF. This is attributable to the increase in agricultural area in Srinagar Valley after signing of the Treaty by about 114,000 acres. Some additions may have occurred in AJK as well particularly in the basins of Kanshi River and Poonch River, the tributaries of the Jhelum River, joining the river upstream of Mangla Dam.

It is, however, important to note that the increase in agricultural areas in the basins of the Western Rivers is within the permissible limits specified in the Treaty; these are reproduced as Annex-I from Annexure-C to the Treaty. 22 23

*Question No. 114. Senator Mian Muhammad Ateeq Shaikh: (Notice received on 25-01-2017 at 12:30 p.m.)

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

(a) whether it is a fact that work on Dasu hydropower project has been delayed due to a number of difficulties and disputes, if so, the details thereof and the steps being taken by the Government to resolve the same;

(b) the funds received from the World Bank for the said period so far; and

(c) the present status of work on phase-I of that project and the time by which the same will be completed?

Khawaja Muhammad Asif: (a) Delays in Project Implementation:

– Dasu HPP is moving on fast track basis. Contractors for Preliminary Works such as Relocation of KKH, Right Banks Access Road and 132 KV Transmission Line are already mobilized at Project Site and construction activities are at full swing. Contractors for Main Civil Works (Dam & Powerhouse) are expected to be mobilized at Dasu Site by end of May/June, 2017. 24 – WAPDA faced some difficulties initially due to following land acquisition issues:

¦ District Kohistan is a non-settled area where no land record was available. WAPDA in consultation with District Administration formed a Land Acquisition Unit comprised of 147 Nos. personnel under DC Kohistan to prepare land revenue record. The said record for most of the priority areas is completed and rest be completed soon. All the expense to run said Unit are being paid by WAPDA.

¦ Project Affectees stopped the work on some occasions demanding high land rates and few local groups also started illegal construction activities in Project area. To resolve the issues, WAPDA requested Ministry of Water & Power to constitute Project Steering Committee (PSC) under the chairmanship of the Secretary, Ministry of Water & Power. Total eight (08) Nos. PSC meetings have been held to-date. PSC in its 4th meeting endorsed the proposal of revised land rates at par with Diamer Basha Dam Project and same was approved by ECNEC accordingly. During 8th PSC meeting, timelines to complete land acquisition for priority areas was also finalized in consultation with DC Kohistan and Project Authorities.

¦ Project Authorities & District Administration also signed an Agreement with 80 Members Jirgas on December 01, 2016 resulted in resumption of land revenue survey and construction activities at site.

(b) An amount of US $ 99.483 Million has been received to date against IDA-1 Credit of US $ 588.40 Million for payments against Land Acquisition, Preliminary and other works.

(c) Present status of Project:

Land Acquisition

– Section-4 and Gazette Notification issued by District Collector, Kohistan for total land (9,917 acre) to be acquired for Project. 25 – ECNEC approved revised Land rates for the Dasu Hydropower Project on November 14, 2015.

– DC Kohistan has announced Award of 393 acre of land. An amount of about Rs. 300 Million has been disbursed to Project affectees uptill now.

– Land acquisition process for remaining priority areas related to Preparatory & Main Works will be completed by end of May / June 2017 as per timelines agreed with DC Kohistan during 8th PSC meeting.

Preparatory Works

– WAPDA has awarded 04 Nos. Contracts to Chinese firms related to Relocation of KKH (KKH-01), Right Bank Access Road (RAR- 01), 132 KV Transmission Line from Dubair HPP to Dasu (TL-01) and RAR-02. Contractors for KKH-01, RAR-01 & TL-01 are mobilized to Dasu Site since 2015. Construction activities are in progress.

– Contractor for RAR-02 will be mobilized at site soon.

– LOA issued on 27-02-2017 for Contracts KKH-02 and Resettlement Sites (LBRV-11, LBRV-12 & RBRV-11).

– Contracts for Project Colony & other Resettlement Sites are in Bidding Stage and expected to be awarded by June 2017.

Main Civil Works (MW-01 & MW-02)

– Bidding process has been completed. Contract Agreement with M/s CGGC, China is scheduled to be signed on March 07, 2017. Contractor is expected to mobilize at Dasu Site by end of May / June 2017.

Electro-Mechanical Works (EM-01)

– Pre-Qualification process has been completed. Seven (07) No Firms/ JVs submitted their PQ Applications. PQ Evaluation Report sent to the World Bank for No Objection Letter. 26 *Question No. 115. Senator Rozi Khan Kakar: (Notice received on 25-01-2017 at 04:00 p.m.)

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government to enhance the daily production of petroleum products in the country?

Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi: The current Government has taken the following steps to increase oil and gas production in the country.

¦ The government with the consent of all provinces has formulated Model Petroleum Concession Agreement for granting new exploration Licences.

¦ During the tenure of this Government, 46 new exploration licences covering an area of 94,608.85 Sq. Kms have already been granted to different E&P companies.

¦ 28 Leases have been granted to develop various fields to produce additional hydrocarbon.

¦ 337 wells have been spud in since 05-06-2013.

¦ 93 oil/gas discoveries have been made.

¦ Monitoring of E&P activities have been enhanced.

¦ 23,917 L.Kms of 2D and 18,724 Sq. Km of 3D seismic survey have been acquired since 05-06-2013 to identify new prospects.

¦ Apart from conventional resources, the Government is also making all out efforts to pave way for exploration of unconventional resources like Tight Gas, Shale Gas and Low BTU gas etc.

*Question No. 116. Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood: (Notice received on 25-01-2017 at 05:00 p.m.)

Will the Minister for Human Rights be pleased to state the details of assistance being provided by the Government to the victims of human rights violation in the country? 27 Mr. Kamran Michael: The Government of Pakistan is committed to ensure protection and promotion of human rights of its citizens as envisaged under the Constitution as well as international commitments by adopting all possible measures. The Ministry of Human Rights regularly takes up human rights violation cases with the concerned authorities and provides assistance to the victims of human rights violations. The details of assistance being provided to the victims of human rights in the country, are as under:

1. During the last three years 21349 cases of human rights violations including, murder, kidnapping, rape and domestic violence, etc. identified through media monitoring have been taken up with the concerned authorities for their redressal, as per law.

2. Helpline 1099 for free legal Advice on Human Rights Violations has been launched. The Helpline provides referral services to address grievances of the victims. Since May, 2015 to January, 2017 total calls received are 54919 out of which 4704 were eligible. 2426 cases were provided legal advice, whereas 2278 referred to the relevant Departments for redressal.

3. National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) has been established with a broad mandate and powers to take suo-moto actions. The Ministry of Human Rights has also notified the NCHR Complaint Rules which comprehensively elaborate the procedure regarding evaluating and disposing of complaints of Human Rights Violations.

4. “Family Protection & Rehabilitation Centre for Women” is working in Islamabad to provide protection and legal assistance as well as psycho-social support to the women victims of violence. During the last three years, total number of registered cases is 48613, which including 2230 victims were provided shelter, 24176 counseling 6590 medical aid and 719 were provided free legal aid.

5. Ministry of Human Rights administers Human Rights Relief and Revolving Funds. Under these funds, financial assistance is provided to the victims of human rights violations. During the last three years, 383 victims were provided financial assistance amounting to Rs. 4.812 Million. 28 *Question No. 117. Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood: (Notice received on 26-01-2017 at 10:15 a.m.)

Will the Minister for Human Rights be pleased to state:

(a) the details of cases of human rights violations reported during 2016; and

(b) the details of persons found involved in those cases and action taken against them?

Mr. Kamran Michael: (a) The Human Rights violations are reported/ registered with Federal and Provincial Police Departments, in terms of criminal offences. Accordingly, the action is taken by them against the persons involved in such cases. In this regard, the National Police Bureau (NPB), Ministry of Interior and all the Inspectors General of Police have been requested to provide details of cases of Human Rights violations reported during, 2016. The NPB has informed that the requisite data/ information is not available with them. As per information received from the concerned IGPs, total cases reported during 2016 in Islamabad are 223, Punjab 7313, Sindh 2817 Balochistan 612 and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 3247. The nature of these cases includes murder, kidnapping, honour killing, abduction, child abuse, beating, rape/ gang rape, acid attack etc.

(b) As per information provided by the IGPs offices, the details of persons found involved in those cases are as under: —————————————————————————————— S. Province/Region No. of Cases No. of Persons No. reported involved —————————————————————————————— 1. Islamabad 223 278 2. Punjab 7313 15245 3. Sindh 2817 2140 (Arrested) 4. Balochistan 612 1547 5. Khyber 3747 7000 Pakhtunkhwa —————————————————————————————— Region/ category-wise details and actions taken against the persons found involved in the said cases, are at Annex-I, II, III, IV & V. 29 30 31 32

*Question No. 118. Senator Mohammad Azam Khan Swati: (Notice received on 27-01-2017 at 09:50 a.m.)

Will the Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleased to state the amount paid as bills for gas, water and telephone in respect of the Prime Minister’s office and Prime Minister’s House separately during the last two years?

Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister’s Office: The detail of amount paid by this Office as bills for telephone for the financial year 2014-15 and 2015-16 is as under:

PM’s Office (Public) —————————————————————————————— Financial Year Expenditure in Rs. —————————————————————————————— 2014-15 4,383,556 2015-16 5,814,184

PM’s Office (House)

2014-15 3,900,632 2015-16 4,544,265 —————————————————————————————— As regards, payment of gas and water bills, the same are being paid by the Pak PWD out of its budget, under Ministry of Housing and Works. 33 *Question No. 119. Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood: (Notice received on 31-01-2017 at 09:30 a.m.)

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state:

(a) the profit earned by Pakistan State Oil (PSO) during the fiscal year 2015-16; and

(b) the steps being taken by the Government to improve the financial position of PSO?

Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi: (a) Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has reported profit after tax of Rs.10.3 billion during Fiscal year 2015-16 as compared to Rs.6.9 billion in Financial Year 2014-15, registering an increase of 48%. Key highlights are as follows:

¦ Overall sales volume increased by 16% to 15 million tons as compared to 13 million tons in Financial year 2014-15.

¦ Finance cost reduced by 35% from Rs.11 billion to Rs.7.1 billion on account of reduction in borrowing rates due to declining KIBOR and reliance on cheaper borrowings.

(b) PSO’s total receivables as at 1st July, 2015 were Rs.253 billion (inclusive of late payment charges) which increased to Rs.261 billion by 30th June, 2016. This increase is mainly attributable to the Power Sector. The receivables further increased to Rs.276 billion as at 31st December, 2016.

The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Resources in liaison with Ministry of Water & Power and Ministry of Finance is making efforts to reduce the Circular debt balances in the Power Sector in order to ease the pressure on PSO’s liquidity position.

*Question No. 120. Senator Mohammad Azam Khan Swati: (Notice received on 31-01-2017 at 03:25 p.m.)

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

(a) the details of Grid stations established in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at present; and 34 (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to established more Grid stations in the said province, if so, the details thereof?

Khawaja Muhammad Asif: (a) The details of Grid Stations established at present in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by NTDC and PESCO is placed at Annex-A.

(b) The details of Grid Stations under Construction/proposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by NTDC and PESCO is placed at Annex-B.

Annexure-A 35

Annex-B 36 37 38 *Question No. 121. Senator Rozi Khan Kakar: (Notice received on 06-02-2017 at 10:00 a.m.)

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state the names, designations and grades of persons appointed in SNGPL and SSGC during the last five years with province-wise breakup?

Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi: SNGPL A total of 2726 individuals have been recruited in SNGPL during the last five years i.e. from 1st January, 2012 to 31st January, 2017. The Province wise break-up of these individuals is attached as (Annex-I).

Detail of these individuals recruited during last five years is enclosed at Annexure-II (Executives) & Annexure-III (Subordinates). SSGCL SSGCL has appointed 436 Executive (Annex-IV) and 374 Sub-ordinate Staff (Annex-V) (total 810) during last five years effective 01-01-2012 to 31-12-2016.

Provinces-wise break up is attached at (Annex-VI).

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

*Question No. 122. Senator Sardar Muhammad Azam Khan Musakhel: (Notice received on 07-02-2017 at 10:25 a.m.)

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state the names and educational qualification in the relevant field of the officers in BPS-19 and above working in the petroleum, gas and mineral sections of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources?

Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi: The names and educations in the relevant field of the officers in BPS-19 and above working in the petroleum, gas and mineral sections of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Resources are as under; 39 40 *Question No. 123. Senator Sardar Muhammad Azam Khan Musakhel: (Notice received on 08-02-2017 at 09:45 a.m.) Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the newly constructed Government accommodations in G-6/4, near Aabpapa, Islamabad have illegally been occupied by trespassers, if so, the names of occupants, names of their departments, if any, date of occupation and action taken against them by the Government so far in each case? Mr. Akram Khan Durrani: It is stated that CDA constructed G-6 flats as part of re-development of sector G-6, Islamabad The possession of these flats have not been handed over to the Estate Office, Islamabad However, Prime Minister in 2007 approved the allotments of these flats to Federal Government Servants by Estate Office, Islamabad Meanwhile, these flats were trespassed by the employees of ICT Police and CDA and they got stay order from the court of law. The CDA in the meeting of National Assembly Standing Committee held on 18-02-2017 informed that they were not willing to hand over possession of these flats to Estate Office Islamabad. The Committee directed CDA to get fresh orders of Prime Minister in this regard within one month time, otherwise vacant possession of these flats may be handed over to Estate Office, Islamabad. *Question No. 124. Senator Sardar Muhammad Azam Khan Musakhel: (Notice received on 08-02-2017 at 09:45 a.m.) Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state the details of cases of corruption, embezzlement and misappropriation surfaced in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources, its attached departments, subordinate offices, autonomous and semi-autonomous corporations and organizations during the last three years?

Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi: The details of cases of corruption, embezzlement and misappropriation surfaced in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources, its attached departments, subordinate Offices, autonomous and semi-autonomous corporations and organizations during the last three years is as under;

¦ Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Resources: There is no case of corruption, embezzlement and misappropriation reported in Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Resources (Main) during the last three years. 41

¦ Pakistan LNG Terminals Limited (PLTL):

No case of corruption, embezzlement and misappropriation surfaced during the last three years.

¦ Pakistan Minerals Development Corporation (PMDC):

No case of corruption, embezzlement and misappropriation surfaced during the last three years.

¦ Pakistan LNG (PLL):

No case of corruption, embezzlement and misappropriation surfaced during the last three years.

¦ Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL):

The following cases of corruption and embezzlement have been registered with FIA and NAB during the last three years.

o On a report form OGDCL, NAB Karachi has filed reference No. 14/2015 U/s 9 & 10 of NAO 1999 in the Accountability Court No. II, Sindh, Karachi against Hussain Bux Narejo & Others relating to embezzlement/theft of diesel at Tando Alam Logistic Base, District Hyderabad. The case in under trail for adjudication.

o The Corporate Crime Circle (CCC) of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) conducted an inquiry into alleged charges of corruption in land acquisition for flow-line at Sinjhoro Oilfield, District Sanghar. Based on the findings of the inquiry, FIR has been registered against nine officers of the Company. The Case is pending for adjudication in the court of Special Judge Central, Islamabad.

o A reference before Accountability Court at Karachi is pending against five officers of OGDCL wherein it has been alleged that contract for LPG extraction of gas of kunnar Field, District Hyderabad was awarded on higher rates to M/s JJVL. The case is pending for adjudication in the Accountability Court. 42

¦ Lakhra Coal Development Company Limited (LCDCL):

There is no case of corruption, embezzlement and misappropriation surfaced during the last three years.

¦ Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan (HDIP):

During the last three (03) years, there was only one (01) case of embezzlement / misappropriation of funds. It was detected in 2015. The detail of the same is given at Annex-I.

¦ Government Holding Company Limited (GHPL):

There is no case of corruption, embezzlement and misappropriation surfaced during the last three years.

¦ Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSOCL):

The details of cases of corruption, embezzlement and misappropriation surfaced and concluded against the employees of Pakistan State Oil Company Limited, during the last three years is given at Annex-II.

¦ Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP):

There is no case of corruption, embezzlement and misappropriation surfaced in the Geological Survey of Pakistan over the last three years.

¦ Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL):

There is no case of corruption, embezzlement and misappropriation wherein SSGC Executives/ Staff have been convicted through FIA/NAB.

However, detail list of Executives/Subordinate Staff involved in corruption, embezzlement, misappropriation and disciplinary action taken against them within the company is attached as Annex-III.

¦ Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL):

A total of 208 cases of corruption, embezzlement and misappropriation have been reported in the Company during the last three years consequent 43 to which disciplinary enquiries have been initiated /completed. Details of these cases are enclosed at Annex-IV.

¦ Saindak Metals Limited (SML):

There is no case of corruption, embezzlement and misappropriation surfaced in SML during the last three years.

¦ Inter State Gas Systems (Pvt) Limited (ISGSL):

There is no case of corruption, embezzlement and misappropriation surfaced in ISGSL during the last three years.

¦ Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL):

No case of corruption, embezzlement or misappropriation have been identified at Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) except that one case of valuation difference of a company acquired in 2013 has been recently highlighted by foreign consultant which is currently subject of an internal investigation.

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

*Question No. 127. Senator Nuzhat Sadiq: (Notice received on 17-02-2017 at 12:50 p.m.)

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to establish smart grid stations in the country, in order to reduce the pilferage and theft of the electricity, if so, the details thereof?

Khawaja Muhammad Asif: Government of Pakistan has taken multiple initiatives to reduce the pilferage and theft of electricity through smart grid applications such as:—

¦ Installation of SCADA system at National Power Control Center (NPCC) and Generation Units.

¦ Installation of AMR Meters at all Grid Stations and in distribution companies. 44

¦ Installation of Permission to Work (PTW) system at distribution companies for safety of employees.

¦ Advance Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project for 2 million customers at IESCO and LESCO has been inititated.

¦ Mobile Meter Reading through hand held units (HHU) in all DISCOs.

¦ Installation of ABC cables to control pilferage and theft.

*Question No. 128. Senator Ahmed Hassan: (Notice received on 20-02-2017 at 07:40 p.m.)

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state the detail of projects for construction of apartments for low paid Government employees launched by PHA in Islamabad during the last ten years indicating also the date of approval, number of apartments to be constructed, estimated cost of project, date of starting work on the project, percentage of work done so far and expected date of completion of the project in each case?

Mr. Akram Khan Durrani: The details of projects launched by PHA-F duringl the last 10 years at Islamabad are as under:— 45 46 *Question No. 129. Senator Farhatullah Babar: (Notice received on 21-02-2017 at 09:00 a.m.)

Will the Minister Incharge of the Parliamentary Affairs be pleased to state;

(a) whether the Members of Parliament i.e. National Assembly and Senate are entitled for any pension and other benefits after their retirement as Members of Parliament, if so, the details thereof;

(b) the details of law or rules or executive order under which the said benefits are allowed to those Members; and above working in the petroleum, gas and mineral sections of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources?

(c) whether any Member(s) has or have availed the said benefits over and above those allowed by the law during the last ten years, if so, the details and reasons thereof?

Skeikh Aftab Ahmed: (a) The Members of Parliament (Salaries and Allowances) Act, 1974 does not provide for pensionary benefit to the retired Members. However, all ex-members of the Parliament who remained Members of either House for at least one term, are entitled for following facilities;

(i) free access to the Secretariats, Libraries and Lounges of the Senate, National Assembly and all the Provincial Assemblies; (ii) a permanent entry pass to observe the proceedings of the Senate and National Assembly; (iii) use of VIP Lounges at all Airports in the country; (iv) all normal courtesies extended to the members of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) by diplomatic missions abroad; (v) use of Federal Government lodges and guest houses excluding Parliament lodges on payment of normal rent subject to the availability of accommodation and after giving priority to the sitting members; (vi) entitlement for an official gratis passport; (vii) have access to and seek interview with any Government functionary of the Federal and provincial Governments; and 47 (viii) free medical facilities as admissible to sitting Members.

(b) S.R.O. 131(1)/2012, dated 8th February, 2012 issued under section 12 of the Members of Parliament (Salaries and Allowances) Act, 1974. M/o Parliamentary Affairs O.M. No. F. 9(1)/2006- PA(Senate) dated 21st February, 2012.

(c) The Act ibid and executive orders notified thereunder, are executed by the Senate and National Assembly Secretariats. However, no such complaint is received in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs so far.

*Question No. 132. Sardar Fateh Muhammad Muhammad Hasani: (Notice received on 22-02-2017 at 10:00 a.m.)

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to supply Gas to the residents of Burma Town, Islamabad, if so, when?

Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi: SNGPL has reported that as per survey report following gas network is required to provide gas connection Burma Town Islamabad:

4" dia. x 3300 metres 2" dia. x 4200 metres 1" dia. x 15670 metres

In this connection, funds were received and laying of network was started in 2013 but network could not be laid due to stay provided by Supreme Court. Meanwhile, Capital Development Authority declared Burma Town as illegal society and imposed ban for provision of gas connection which has been lifted on 09-02-2017. Therefore, work has been started and will be completed up to December 2017 subject to unforeseen circumstances.

ISLAMABAD: AMJED PERVEZ, The 8th March, 2017. Secretary.

PCPPI—3311(17) Senate—08-03-2017—275.