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BULLETIN OF THE ASSEMBLY (52ND SESSION)

Date Tuesday, the 20th February, 2018 (Private Members’ Day) Commenced at 10.35 A.M. Adjourned at 3.05 P.M. Total working hours 4 Hours 30 Minutes Presided by 1. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker, National Assembly of Pakistan 2. Mr. Murtaza Javed Abbasi, Deputy Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan 3. Syed Naveed Qamar, Chairperson Attendance 221

1. TILAWAT AND NAAT

1. Tilawat and Naat by Dr. Qari Muhammad Yunas

LEAVE APPLICATIONS

The leave applications of the Members who requested for grant of leave were read out by the honourable Mr. Speaker and leave was granted.

MOTION

Ms. Saira Afzal Tarar, Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination moved the following motion, which was adopted by the House:-

“That under rule 288 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, the requirement of rule 51 of the said Rules in respect of Private Business, to be transacted today, the 20th February, 2018 may be suspended in order to consider Government Bills.”

SUPPLEMENTARY ORDERS OF THE DAY

LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS

49A. MS. SAIRA AFZAL TARAR, Minister for Ms. Saira Afzal Tarar, Minister for National Health National Health Services, Regulations and Services, Regulations and Coordination moved the Coordination to move that the Bill to motion which was adopted. provide for restructuring of health services academy as a degree awarding institute [The Health Services Academy (Restructuring) Bill, 2017], as reported by the Standing Committee, be taken into consideration at once. Each clause was submitted to the Assembly and stood part of the Bill. 49B MS. SAIRA AFZAL TARAR, Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination to move that the Bill to provide for restructuring of health Bill passed. services academy as a degree awarding institute [The Health Services Academy (Restructuring) Bill, 2017], be passed.

49C MS. SAIRA AFZAL TARAR, Minister for Ms. Saira Afzal Tarar, Minister for National Health National Health Services, Regulations and Services, Regulations and Coordination moved the Coordination Training to move that the motion which was adopted. Bill to provide for establishment of the Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority [The Islamabad Healthcare Regulation Bill, 2017], as reported by the Standing Committee, be taken into consideration at once. Each clause was submitted to the Assembly and stood part of the Bill. 49D MS. SAIRA AFZAL TARAR, Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination to move that the Bill to provide for establishment of the Bill passed. Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority [The Islamabad Healthcare Regulation Bill, 2017], be passed.

CALLING ATTENTION NOTICE

2 MIAN ABDUL MANAN Attention invited by Mian Abdul Manan, MNA and MS. SURRIYA ASGHAR Mr. Muhammad Tallal Chaudry, Minister of State MS. AMRA KHAN for Interior made a brief statement followed by one MS. KHALIDA MANSOOR question each asked by: MS. ASIYA NAZ TANOLI to invite MIAN ABDUL MANAN attention of the Minister for Interior to a MS. KHALIDA MANSOOR and answers given. matter of urgent public importance regarding non-submission of the report of Joint Investigation Team constituted by the Supreme Court to probe the allegations made by a TV anchor in Zainab’s murder case about the suspect’s bank accounts and alleged involvement of a Federal Minister, causing grave concern amongst the public.

INTRODUCTION OF BILL

3-4 MS. SHAHIDA REHMANI to move for leave to introduce a Bill to prevent The Bill was deferred on the request of rampant drug usage among students of Mr. Muhammad Baleegh-ur-Rehman, Minister for educational institutions [The Prevention Federal Education and Professional Training on of Drugs in Educational Institutions Bill, behalf of Minister for Narcotics. 2018].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted. 5-6 MS. SAMAN SULTANA JAFRI MR. MUHAMMAD MUZAMMIL QURESHI to move for leave to introduce a Bill to provide for regulation of tour operators and travel agents by providing for compulsory registration of these operators and agents by competent authority; and by prescribing requisite Deferred norms and infrastructure for various tourist related activities and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto [The Tour Operators and Travel Agents (Regulation) Bill, 2018].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

3 7-8 MS. ASIYA NASIR to move for leave to Bill introduced; referred to Standing Committee on introduce a Bill to provide quota in the Federal Education and Professional Training; copy admissions at higher education level to is available on the website of the National students belonging to the minority Assembly and to be published in the Gazette of community in the Public and Private Pakistan. Institutions [The Minorities Access to Higher Education Bill, 2018].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

9-10 MS. ASIYA NAZ TANOLI to move for leave to introduce a Bill to provide for the compulsory drug test of students in colleges and universities of Islamabad Capital Territory [The Compulsory Drug Deferred. Test of Students Bill, 2018].

Also to introduce the Bill, if leave is granted.

PRESENTATION OF REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES

11-12 RANA SHAMIM AHMAD KHAN, Motion adopted. Chairman Standing Committee on Interior to move that the delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Bill to provide for protection of witnesses [the Federal Witness Protection Bill, 2015], till today be condoned. (Moved by Ms. Aisha Syed, MNA).

RANA SHAMIM AHMAD KHAN, Report presented; copy is available on the website Chairman Standing Committee on of the National Assembly and to be published in Interior to present the report of the the Gazette of Pakistan. Standing Committee on the Bill to provide for protection of witnesses [the Federal Witness Protection Bill, 2015].

13-14 RANA SHAMIM AHMAD KHAN, Motion adopted. Chairman Standing Committee on Interior to move that the delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Bill to provide for welfare of Religious Scholars, Ulema and Pesh Imams (Prayer Leaders) in the country [the Religious Scholars, Ulema and Pesh Imams (Prayer Leaders) Welfare Bill, 2017], till today be condoned. (Moved by Ms. Kishwer Zehra, MNA).

RANA SHAMIM AHMAD KHAN, Report presented; copy is available on the website Chairman Standing Committee on of the National Assembly and to be published in Interior to present the report of the the Gazette of Pakistan. Standing Committee on the Bill to provide for welfare of Religious Scholars, Ulema and Pesh Imams (Prayer Leaders) in the country [the Religious Scholars, Ulema and Pesh Imams (Prayer Leaders) Welfare Bill, 2017].

15-16 RANA SHAMIM AHMAD KHAN, 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 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 [the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2017] (section 173), till today be condoned. (Moved by S.A. Iqbal Quadri, MNA). Report presented; copy is available on the website RANA SHAMIM AHMAD KHAN, of the National Assembly and to be published in Chairman Standing Committee on the Gazette of Pakistan. Interior to present the report of the

Standing Committee on the Bill further to

amend the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 [the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2017].

17-18 PIR MUHAMMAD ASLAM BODLA, Motion adopted. Chairman Standing Committee on Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage to move that the delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Bill to provide for protection of the journalists [the Protection of Journalists Bill, 2014], till today be condoned. (Moved by Sahibzada Tariq Ullah, MNA).

PIR MUHAMMAD ASLAM BODLA, Report presented; copy is available on the website Chairman Standing Committee on of the National Assembly and to be published in Information, Broadcasting, National the Gazette of Pakistan. History and Literary Heritage to present

the report of the Standing Committee on

the Bill further to provide for protection of the journalists [the Protection of Journalists Bill, 2014].

19-20 DR. SHEZRA MANSAB ALI KHAN KHARAL, Motion adopted. Chairperson Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs to move that the delay in the presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Representation of the People Act, 1976 [the Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill, 2016], till today be condoned. (Moved by Dr. Nikhat Shakeel Khan, MNA).

DR. SHEZRA MANSAB ALI KHAN KHARAL, Report presented; copy is available on the website Chairperson Standing Committee on of the National Assembly and to be published in Parliamentary Affairs to present the the Gazette of Pakistan. report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Representation of the People Act, 1976 [the Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill, 2016].

21-22 DR. HAFEEZ-UR-REHMAN KHAN Motion adopted. DRISHAK, Chairman 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, 2016], till today be condoned. (Moved by Ms. Parveen Masood Bhatti, MNA).

DR. HAFEEZ-UR-REHMAN KHAN Report presented; copy is available on the website DRISHAK, Chairman Standing Committee of the National Assembly and to be published in on National Health Services, Regulations the Gazette of Pakistan. 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, 2016].

23-24 RANA MUHAMMAD QASIM NOON, Chairman Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges to move that the delay in the presentation of the report of the Standing Committee on the amendment in Rule 118 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, till today be condoned. (Moved by Ms. Naeema Left over. Kishwer Khan, MNA).

RANA MUHAMMAD QASIM NOON, Chairman Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges to present the report of the Standing Committee on the amendment in Rule 118 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007.

25-26 RANA MUHAMMAD QASIM NOON, Chairman Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges to move that the delay in the presentation of the report of the Standing Committee on the amendment in Rule 10 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the

National Assembly, 2007, till today be

condoned. (Moved by Sheikh Salahuddin,

MNA). Left over.

RANA MUHAMMAD QASIM NOON, Chairman Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges to present the report of the Standing Committee on the amendment in Rule 10 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007.

27-28 RANA MUHAMMAD QASIM NOON, Chairman Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges to move that the delay in the presentation of the report of the Standing Committee on the amendment in Rule 61 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the

National Assembly, 2007, till today be

condoned. (Moved by Mr. Sher Akbar Left over. Khan, MNA).

RANA MUHAMMAD QASIM NOON, Chairman Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges to present the report of the Standing Committee on the amendment in Rule 61 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007.

8 LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS

29-30 MS. MARVI MEMON to move that the Bill to make provisions to specifically criminalize acid and burn related violence by providing fair and speedy trial of such heinous offences and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto [The Acid and Burn Crime Bill, 2017], as reported by the Standing Committee, be taken into consideration at once. Left over

MS. MARVI MEMON to move that the Bill to make provisions to specifically criminalize acid and burn related violence by providing fair and speedy trial of such heinous offences and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto [The Acid and Burn Crime Bill, 2017], be passed.

31-32 MS. KISHWER ZEHRA to move that the Ms. Kishwer Zehra, MNA moved the motion which Bill further to amend the Pakistan Penal was adopted. Code, 1860 and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 [The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2017] (section 489F), as reported by the Standing Committee, be taken into consideration at once. Each clause was submitted to the Assembly and MS. KISHWER ZEHRA to move that the stood part of the Bill. Bill further to amend the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 [The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2017] (section 489F), Bill passed. be passed.

33-34 MR. MUHAMMAD MUZAMMIL QURESHI to move that the Bill further to amend the National Commission for Human Rights Act, 2012 [The National Commission for Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2017], as reported by the Standing Committee, be taken into consideration at once. Member was not present.

MR. MUHAMMAD MUZAMMIL QURESHI to move that the Bill further to amend the National Commission for Human Rights Act, 2012 [The National Commission for Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2017], be passed.

9 35-36 DR. FOZIA HAMEED to move that the Bill Dr. Fozia Hameed, MNA moved the motion which further to amend the Service Tribunals was adopted. Act, 1973 [The Service Tribunals (Amendment) Bill, 2016], as reported by the Standing Committee, be taken into consideration at once. Each clause was submitted to the Assembly and

DR. FOZIA HAMEED to move that the Bill stood part of the Bill. further to amend the Service Tribunals Act, 1973 [The Service Tribunals (Amendment) Bill, 2016], be passed. Bill passed.

37-38 MS. BELUM HASNAIN to move that the Ms. Belum Hasnain, MNA moved the motion which Bill to provide for the establishment of was adopted. Pakistan Courier and Logistic Authority [The Pakistan Courier and Logistics Regulatory Authority Bill, 2017], as reported by the Standing Committee, be taken into consideration at once. Each clause was submitted to the Assembly and

MS. BELUM HASNAIN to move that the stood part of the Bill. Bill to provide for the establishment of Pakistan Courier and Logistic Authority [The Pakistan Courier and Logistics Bill passed. Regulatory Authority Bill, 2017], be passed.

RESOLUTIONS

39 SYED IMRAN AHMAD SHAH to move the Member was not present. following resolution:-

“This House is of the opinion that the Government should take immediate steps to meet the shortage of water supply in Islamabad from Tarbela Dam.”

40 MS. NAEEMA KISHWER KHAN to move Ms. Naeema Kishwer Khan, MNA moved. the following resolution:-

“This House is of the opinion that Resolution passed. the Government should take steps to control Tubercle Bacillus, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Hepatitis in the country.”

10 41 MS. TAHIRA AURANGZEB to move the Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb, MNA moved. following resolution:-

“This House is of the opinion that Resolution passed. the Government should take immediate steps to control price of life saving medicines.”

42 MR. SAJID NAWAZ KHAN to move the Mr. Sajid Nawaz Khan, MNA moved. The following following resolution:- members spoke on the resolution:-

“This House is of the opinion that 1. Mr. Sajid Nawaz the Government should take steps 2. Ch. Mahmood Bashir Virk, to introduce a general amnesty Minister for Law and Justice scheme and formulate a just and 3. Dr. Shireen Mehrunnisa Mazari equitable mechanism to waive the 4. Syed Naveed Qamar hefty outstanding bills of electricity of the consumers of the The Resolution was referred to the Standing underdeveloped areas burdened Committee concerned. with taxes throughout the country.”

43 DR. NIKHAT SHAKEEL KHAN to move the following resolution:-

“This House is of the opinion that Left over. the Government should take measures to introduce Life Skill Based Education in Islamabad Capital Territory and include it in curriculum.”

MOTIONS UNDER RULE 259

44 MS. PARVEEN MASOOD BHATTI to move the following motion:-

“This House may discuss the steps Left over. being taken to increase water reservoirs in the country.”

45 MS. NIGHAT PARVEEN MIR to move the following motion:-

“This House may discuss the steps Left over. being taken by the Government to reform the legal aid system in the country.”

11 46 SAHIBZADA MUHAMMAD YAQUB SAHIBZADA TARIQ ULLAH MS. AISHA SYED to move the following motion:- Left over.

“This House may discuss the performance of National Testing Service (NTS).”

47 MS. SHAHIDA REHMANI to move the following motion:-

“This House may discuss the Left over. deteriorating state of economy.”

48 MS. NAEEMA KISHWER KHAN to move the following motion:- Left over. “This House may discuss the situation arising out of the cutting of trees for widening of roads in Islamabad.”

MOTION UNDER RULE 244(B)

49 SHAZIA MARRI to move the following motion: -

“That a Special Committee may be appointed consisting of eight members, four each from the treasury benches and the opposition benches and the Left over Honourable Speaker may be authorized to make such changes in the composition of Committee as he may deem proper; to review the legal system of the country which includes relevant laws, lack of number of judges in judiciary and problems being faced by the litigants and suggest appropriate changes therein in order to ensure inexpensive and expeditious justice, as provided in the Constitution and report to the House within thirty days of its formation”.

MATTERS OTHER THAN POINTS OF ORDER

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

Left over.

CALLING ATTENTION NOTICE

51 SYED NAVEED QAMAR Attention invited by Syed Naveed Qamar, MNA SHAZIA MARRI and Mr. Daniyal Aziz, Minister for Privatization DR. NAFISA SHAH made a brief statement followed by one question MIR AIJAZ HUSSAIN JAKHRANI each asked by: MR. IMRAN ZAFAR LEGHARI to invite SYED NAVEED QAMAR attention of the Minister for Privatization MIR AIJAZ HUSSAIN JAKHRANI to a matter of urgent public importance MR. IMRAN ZAFAR LEGHARI and answers regarding proposed privatization of given. national carrier (PIA) approved by the Prime Minister, causing grave concern amongst the public.

POINTS OF ORDER

Name of member(s) Subject

Shaikh Salahuddin  Hurdles in vetting of Bills /Reports of the Standing (11.10 a.m. to 11.12 a.m.) Committee from Law and Justice Division.

Hon’ble Mr. Speaker directed that Ministry of Law and Justice might vet the Bills received from the National Assembly and directed Minister for Law and Justice to ensure compliance in that regard.

 Election Commission should intervene to stop horse trading in the Senate Elections.  Extrajudicial killings in Karachi.  Recovery of 150 missing persons of MQM.

Dr. Shireen Mehrunnisa Mazari  Suggested to use the word “I would request” instead (11.13 a.m. to 11.16 a.m.) of “I beg” in the Parliament.  Deployment of Pakistani troops in Saudi Arabia without taking the Parliament into confidence. S.A. Iqbal Quadri  Ministry of Law and Justice should vet the Bills (11.16 a.m. to 11.19 a.m.) received from the National Assembly Secretariat.  There is no mention of the word “I beg” in the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly.

13 Hon’ble Mr. Speaker informed that provision relating to bow to the Speaker before entering or leaving the House by the Members had been omitted from the Rules being contrary to the Islamic traditions.

Sahibzada Tariq Ullah Debate on limitations and powers of different institutions of (11.19 a.m. to 11.20 a.m.) the State should be made in the House.

Mr. Muhammad Baleegh-ur-Rehman, Appreciated the omission of the provision in the Rules Minister for Federal Education and regarding bow to Speaker by the Members before entering or Professional Training leaving the House. (11.20 a.m. to 11.21 a.m.)

Maulana Ameer Zaman, Appreciated the omission of the provision in the Rules Minister for Postal Services regarding bow to Speaker by the Members before entering or (11.21 a.m. to 11.22 a.m.) leaving the House.

Alhaj Shah Jee Gul Afridi Delay in implementation on recommendation regarding FATA (11.22 a.m. to 11.24 a.m.) reforms.

Mr. Abdul Rashid Godil Delay in clearance of imported vehicles on the Ports. (11.35 a.m. to 11.38 a.m.)

Mr. Asad Umar Surrender of Rs.65 Billion under the PSDP by the Government (11.43 a.m. to 11.46 a.m.) and discrimination among provinces in development projects.

Mr. Siraj Muhammad Khan  Need for legislation regarding breach of privileges of (11.47 a.m. to 11.59 a.m.) the Parliamentarians.  Allocation of development funds for NA-6 ahead of general elections.

Mr. Akram Khan Durrani,  The House may discuss the situation arising out of Minister for Housing and Works dispute among the institutions. (12.05 p.m. to 12.17 p.m.)  Media should avoid blaming the politicians.

Mr. Shehryar Afridi Strict regulations /action by the PTA to check pornographic (12.17 p.m. to 12.20 p.m.) content on internet.

Ms. Asiya Nasir Government should ensure to check misuse of blasphemy law (12.20 p.m. to 12.22 p.m.) against minorities.

Shazia Marri Name of Rao Anwar, former SSP Malir be placed on ECL by (12.29 p.m. to 12.32 p.m.) the Federal Government

Mir Munawar Ali Talpur Shortage of Water in Tarbela and Mangla Dams. (12.39 p.m. to 12.42 p.m.)

Mr. Abdul Qahar Khan Wadan  Delay in reimbursement of medical claims of the (12.43 p.m. to 1.00 p.m.) MNAs  Medical facilities for MNA should be enhanced.

14 Mr. Shahab-ud-Din Khan Security check posts on the roads in Swat be removed. (2.00 p.m. to 2.03 p.m.)

Dr. Fehmida Mirza  Unemployment and water shortage in Badin. (2.03 p.m. to 2.11 p.m.)  Discrimination in development schemes in the Provinces. Ms. Marriyum Aurangzeb, All institutions should work according to prescribed limits Minister of State for Information and under the Constitution. Broadcasting (2.11 p.m. to 2.27 p.m.)

Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Khan Criticized the former Prime Minister and PML (N) (2.27 p.m. to 2.35 p.m.) Government.

Ms. Naeema Kishwer Khan Legislation to stop Horse trading in Senate Elections (2.35 p.m. to 2.41 p.m.)

Mr. Muhammad Azhar Khan Jadoon Need of development works in Abottabad. (2.55 p.m. to 2.57 p.m.)

Ms. Ayesha Syed Indecency in advertisements and morning Shows on TV (2.57 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.) channels.

Mr. Salim Rehman Security check posts on the roads in Swat be removed. (3.02 p.m. to 3.02 p.m.)

Mr. Sher Akbar Khan Discrimination in distribution of development funds/schemes (3.02 p.m. to 3.05 p.m.) in different constituencies.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Mr. Deputy Speaker announced that the Ballot of questions for 53rd Session will be held after one hour of the prorogation of the current session in the Questions Branch. Honourable members who wish to attend may do so.

Mr. Speaker read out the President’s order proroguing the National Assembly.

Islamabad, the TAHIR HUSSAIN 20th February, 2018 Secretary