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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

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“QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWERS AND THEIR REPLIES”

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

Friday, the 8th December, 2017

200. *Ms. Aasiya Nasir: (Deferred during 41st Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) the steps taken by the Ministry during the tenure of the present Government to upgrade Madrassas/Seminaries in Islamabad Capital Territory; and

(b) the number of Madrassas/Seminaries to which development funds provided for its up-gradation?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) The requisite information regarding up-gradation of Madrassas/Siminaries in Islamabad Capital Territory does not relates to Auqaf Directorate, Islamabad, therefore the reply may kindly be treated as NIL.

(b) The subject matter relates to Ministry of Religious Affairs & interfaith Harmony and Education Department under the Madrassas Reforms.

24. *Ms. Aisha Syed: (Deferred during 44th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government to control Child Labour in Islamabad?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): The ICT Administration is codifying following four new Labour Laws with the help of I.L.O, Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human, Resource Development, Law & Justice Commission of Pakistan: 2

1. Draft “Employment and Services Condition Act” 2. Draft “Occupational Safety & Health Act” 3. Draft “Trade Union Registration & Industrial Relations Act” 4. Draft “Workers Social Security, Welfare & Compensation Act”

Draft of two laws i.e (i) Employment & Services Conditions Act and (ii) Occupational Safety & Health Act have been approved by the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development and same was forwarded to the Ministry of Interior for onwards submission to the National Assembly for legislation.

The next meeting will be held in next week in the Ministry of OP&HRD to finalize the other two draft laws i.e (i) Trade Union Registration & Industrial Relations Act and (ii) Workers Social Security, Welfare & Compensation Act.; according to International Labour standards.

A separate court has also been constituted in ICT Administration for speedy trial of Labour challans in August 2016.

A Vigilance Committee is working under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner, ICT, Islamabad to protect the child Labour on brick kilns. A sub-committee was also constituted for survey of Child & Bonded Labour in ICT comprising Mr. Zahid Niazi, Deputy Director (NCPC), Islamabad and Mr. Amer Naveed, Labour Officer, Labour Welfare Department, ICT, Islamabad.

Four teams i.e One Labour Officer and Three Labour Inspectors of Labour Welfare Department, ICT, Islamabad are constituted for inspection under various Labour laws including child Labour. They regularly visit their respective areas and prompt action is taken against the violators.

The existing laws do not cover the domestic worker. Therefore, ICT Administration cannot inspect the Children working in the houses. However, four separate bills have been placed before the Parliament on Child Protection & Domestic Worker.

89. *Sheikh Salahuddin: (Deferred during 44th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that sectarian hatred and violences are being spread in the country through Print, Electronic and Social Media; and 3 (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to formulate a national policy thereof; if so, when it will be implemented; if not, the reasons thereof?

Reply not received.

104. *Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak: (Deferred during 46th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) the rates of meat, milk, fruits and vegetables approved by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) for the consumers of Islamabad Capital Territory during the last three years alongwith the year-wise details thereof;

(b) whether it is a fact that some shopkeepers are over charging in violation of CDA’s approved rates;

(d) the number of shopkeepers/persons arrested for violation of said regulations during the said period?

Reply not received.

117. *Ms. Sajida Begum: (Deferred during 46th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to refer to the Starred Question No.228 replied on 18-08-2017 and to state the total number of fire extinguisher helicopters with Islamabad Fire Brigrade at present?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): No fire extinguisher Helicopters are available with Islamabad Fire Brigade at present. However, in case of wildfire & any other emergency, MO Dte / GHQ through NDMA, is requested for provision of Helicopters.

119. *Ms. Khalida Mansoor: (Deferred during 46th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to refer to the Starred Question No.147 replied on 18-08-2017 and to state the average under-ground water level in Islamabad at present? 4 Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): The average underground water level in Islamabad is 90 feet.

120. *Ms. Nighat Parveen Mir: (Deferred during 46th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the number of rented buildings of District Courts and administration in Islamabad at present alongwith the reasons thereof?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): Eight (8) commercial buildings were hired named 14-R, 14-S,14-T,14-U, 14-F, 14-G, 14-I,14-Q situated at F- 8 Markaz, Islamabad for office accommodation of District Judiciary and ICT Administration. Subsequently, on revamping of District Judiciary and its separation from ICT Administration an additional building was hired at Sector 1-10/3, Islamabad for shifting of Tehsil Office and Food Departments to accommodate the newly established District Courts (East) at F8 Markaz, Islamabad.

On establishment of Islamabad High Court, It was accommodated in the building constructed for District Judiciary at sector G-10/1 Mouve Area, Islamabad and District Judiciary remained housed in rented building at F-8 Markaz Islamabad. The ICT Administration was directed by the Islamabad High Court to pay rent of the buildings occupied by the District Judiciary.

It is submitted that after shifting of the offices of ICTA i.e. Chief Commissioner Deputy Commissioner, SSP and Directorate of Agriculture Extension Services, ICT from F-8 Markaz, Islamabad in its own complex situated at G-11/4, Mouve Area Islamabad, the vacated buildings were handed over to the District Judiciary for accommodation of newly established District Courts, Islamabad.

Reasons

All the above buildings have been hired, as no government owned building was available for the offices /department (s) of ICT Administration as well as District Judiciary functioning in Islamabad.

121. *Dr. Mahreen Razaque Bhutto: (Deferred during 46th Session)

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) the funds allocated in the budget 2017-18 for small businesses and retailers; and 5 (b) whether it is a fact that the non-essential items being taxed will result to create price hike for consumers?

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs: (a) Finance Division has not allocated funds directly for small businesses and retailers during Current Financial Year 2017-18. However, given the important role played by Small Enterprises (SMEs) in the economic development of the country, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) under Ministry of Industries & Production and State Bank of Pakistan have developed policies and schemes for development of SME sector in the country.

(b) The policy of the present Government has been to impose duties/ taxes on non-essential items rather than the essential items. The Government has imposed import duties on nonessential/luxurious items in the budget, with a view to stabilize the economy. This measure would not affect ordinary consumers, as such items are generally used by affluent segment of the society. Moreover, the impact of such duties is that it leads to reduction in demand of such items, or result in shifting consumer trends to locally manufactured products. In addition, this also has a positive impact on foreign reserves and give protection to local industry.

122. *Shaikh Rohale Asghar: (Deferred during 46th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to refer to the Starred Question No.228 replied on 18-08-2017 and to state:

(a) the total number of fire extinguishing vehicles with Fire Brigade, Islamabad at present; and

(b) whether state of the art and high stair vehicles are with the Fire Brigade?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) Thirty Four (34)

(b) Four (4) specialized stair vehicles (2 x 68 meter and 2 x 29 meter) available with Fire Brigade.

125. *Sahibzada Tariq Ullah: (Deferred during 46th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government to control the shortage of water in Islamabad?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): The following steps are being taken to control the shortage of water:- 6 (i) The defective Tube Wells / installations are being repaired for smooth supply of potable water to the resident of Capital City.

(ii) Leakages from main conduction lines as well as in distribution network are being repaired as and when noticed to control the wastage of water.

(iii) To meet present shortfall and future water requirement, a sustainable project Conduction of water from Indus River System for Rawalpindi & Islamabad in pipeline under considiration. 126. *Ms. Aliya Kamran: (Deferred during 46th Session) Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether three Water Motors were installed at Sangjani for supply of water to Islamabad; (b) whether said motors are nonfunctional at present; (c) whether warranty of said motors has claimed; if not, the reasons alongwith the actions taken against the responsibles thereof; and (d) the time by which said motors will be repaired; if not, the reasons thereof? Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) Yes.

(b) Out of three Motors, two Motors are functional at present. (c) The warranty period of said motors (installed during the year 1999) has already been expired and even they have out lived their useful life as well. (d) The functional motors are supplying water to Islamabad however, a case is under process for replacement of existing motors with new ones.

131. *Ms. Belum Hasnain: (Deferred during 46th Session) Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the location-wise name of Kachi Abadis established in Islamabad so far; (b) whether ownership has been given to residents of the said abadies including the French Colony, Sector F-7 and the Katachi Abadis of Sector F-6, Islamabad; and 7 (c) the steps being taken by the Government to provide basic facilities and improve living standard in those abadies?

Reply not received.

133. *Mr. Iqbal Muhammad Ali Khan: (Deferred during 46th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of employees including Data Entry Operators, Printing Staff and Support Staff recruited on short term/daily wages basis without any advertisement/examination/ interview/ provincial quota in the Machine Readable Passport/Machine Readable Visa Project alongwith the details of staff including districts/domiciles thereof; and

(b) the names of Assistant Directors and Deputy Directors of Immigration and Passports by whom the above said appointment letters were signed?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) The list of total employees including Data Entry Operators, Printing Staff and Support,/ Staff recruited on Short Term/ Daily Wages basis without any advertisement/ examination/ interview / Provincial Quota in the Machine Readable Passport/ Machine Readable Visa Project alongwith District of Domiciles is attached at Annex-A.

(b) Mentioned in list at Annex-A.

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library).

134. *Mr. Abdul Waseem: (Deferred during 46th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that hotel and tandoor owners in Islamabad provide bread to their costumers wrapped in dirty newspapers; if so, the steps being taken to stop the said practice; and

(b) the detail of diseases feared to spread due to the above said practice?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) It is a fact that the tandoors owners in certain areas particularly rural areas provides bread that is wrapped in newspapers however, such newspapers are by and large clean. 8 The campaign against the sellers of food outlets, bakeries, restaurant and tandoor etc is underway and the details of actions taken are as under:

i. Nos of inspections/visits = 3569 ii. Nos of notices issued = 154 iii. Nos of lectures/Awareness activity conducted = 1165

(b) Most common disease spread through contact of dirty newspapers is human influenza and it may also cause gastroenteritis/cholera and other water borne diseases.

136. *Ms. Aisha Syed: (Deferred during 46th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government to improve the performance of Police and other law enforcement agencies and to make the Police Department public friendly?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal):

Federal Government

ICT Police, working under the Mol, is the Federal Government component of law enforcement in the federal capital. In order to improve its performance and to make it more public friendly and service oriented the following measures have been adapted:

I. Steps to improve operational capacity/performance

Improving Police station infrastructure

 Improved public service through provision of one window service to citizens by establishing modern reporting rooms staffed by specially selected and trained personnel in 14 police stations.

 Reception officers and Human Rights officers have been appointed in police stations to ensure that professionalism is exhibited in handling public issues.

 A proposal for establishment of modern interrogation rooms is under consideration. 9 Capacity Building

ICT Police regularly conducts courses and training for capacity building of its officers in Police Training School located at ICT Police lines, Islamabad. Courses run include:

 Basic Recruit Training Course.  Lower School Course.  Intermediate School Course.  Refresher Courses, Modules and Practical Policing Courses are being arranged by UNODC.

Establishment of Rapid Response Force (RRF):

 370 personnel of the proposed 1000 strong RRF are in the final stages of training and would ensure a more professional response to tactical emergencies once deployed. Recruitment of the remaining component is in the process.

Welfare

To help improve morale in the force welfare of personnel is being particularly being stressed. Welfare measures include:

 Up gradation of police dispensary in the lines.  Provision of bachelor and family accommodation.  The package offered to police Shuhada of ICT police being further enhanced.

Rewards

Cash rewards are awarded to efficient officers. A Program titled -Cop of the Month has been introduced as an encouragement to police personnel showing extra ordinary performance during each month.

Accountability

Since establishment of the present government under government policy, an effort is underway to erase corruption from top to bottom within the department. Towards this an internal accountability system has been established. A committee headed by a senior officer has been established to initiate departmental proceedings against corrupt personnel within the department. 10 Besides this an on-line complaint cell is already functional in the office of Inspector General of Police, Islamabad and SSP/Islamabad offices. These offices are electronically connected. Citizens registering complaints can submit their applications here and the same are being pursued and entertained accordingly. Enquiries are being held on such applications under relevant provisions of law and delinquent officers are being dealt with departmentally as well as recommended for criminal proceedings to the courts of law.

II. Steps to improve public service and attitude

Establishment of Model Police Stations

 Four (04) Model Police Stations in city zone, 05 in saddar zone. 03 in rural zone and 02 in industrial area zone have been established with special reporting rooms, modern equipment i.e. computers connected with internal working network of ICT Police, fax machines, photocopies. telephones, LCDs, Air Conditioners, CCTV Cameras, fire extinguishers, comfortable and sufficient sitting space are available for public convenience.

Details are as under:

1. P.S. Aabpara 2. P.S. Kohsar 3, P.S. Secretariat 4. P.S. Bharakau 5. P.S. Shalimar 6. P.S. Margalla 7. P.S. Ramna 8. P.S. Golra Sharif 9. P.S. Tarnol 10. P.S. I-Area 11. P.S. Sabzi Mandi 12. P.S. Shahzad Town 13. P.S, Sihala 14. P.S. Koral.

After the establishment of model police station the performance of police is satisfactory. However, there is always a room for improvement.

 Reception officers and Human Right officers have been appointed to help the public with their problems.

Community Policing

In order to ensure positive police-public interaction 1CT% Police is focusing on community policing. Various committees with public representation have been established to ensure involvement of citizens in the resolution of local issues. The committees established include: 11

 Central Citizen Committee

 Rescue-15 Committee (RC)  Traffic Committee (TC)  Citizen Police Coordination Committee at Police Stations (CPCC)

Aim of the above Committees are:

 Oversee police-public relations.  Monitor and report irregular and illegal activities in police stations.  Suggest measures to improve police station culture.  Probe non-cognizable cases and to resolve minor ; disputes of civil nature.

Provincial Governments

Various provincial police forces have tendered the following steps taken to improve performance and ensure public friendly service within their jurisdictions:

I. Steps to improve operational capacity/performance

Punjab

 Improved Physical Infrastructure & Technology:

- Introduction of Reception Desk at Police Stations, - Welcoming environment. - Improved technological infrastructure, - Police Station Criminal Record Management System introduced (POLCOM). - Police Complaint Management System (PCMS) developed in collaboration with Punjab Information Technology Board (Punjab)

 Establishment of Dolphin Force against street criminals in Lahore.

 Establishing Police Complaints Centers:

- Registration of complaints through e-mail, SUMS etc. - IT based processing of these complaints. - Ensures a report from the Sub- Divisional Police Officer within 24 hours. - Feedback provided to complainant. 12

 Computerization of Record:

- It based HR Management. - Complaint Management System. - Police Station Record Management.

 IT qualified trained Human Resources (HRMIS).  Computer literate civilian staff recruited.  Introduction of E-correspondence.  as Prompt registration of FIRs.  36 dedicated. Crime Scene Processing Units one in each district of Punjab.  Fingerprint scanning and matching system.  Crime Mapping.  Adopting a proactive strategy for building image & public perception of the police department.  Flow of prompt and correct information to public through media.  Print and Electronic Media Management Unit.  Social Media Monitoring & Handling Unit.  Digital Beat Book for Online Monitoring.  Early Warning Notification System.  CCTV Monitoring of important locations through 8000 cameras at 1800 locations in Lahore.  Establishment of Crisis Management Centers.  Establishment of modern control rooms where video and audio monitoring of events is ensured 24 hours 24/7.  improved Traffic Management.  Different initiatives like Madaris Geo-Tagging Mosque Geo-Tagging, Worship Places of minorities Geo-Tagging Geo Fencing/CDR Analysis. Verification of Afghan Refugees and Biometric Verification of Citizens have been taken.  IT based interventions in Police-Court working.  Lectures by Judges to investigators on monthly basis.  Analysis of quality investigation at subdivision/district level by SP investigation in consultation with District Public Prosecutor and Senior Judge.  Biannual report on the performance of prosecution on improving investigation through their intervention.

Sindh

 Ensuring greater female representation in police by increasing number of women’s police stations and enabling women police officers to 13 register and investigate cases and improving their standards of training.  Promoting specialization, particularly in the areas of Forensic Science and Cybercrime.  Formation and strengthening Counter Terrorism Wings of Police,  Re-build morale, reduce corruption and increase efficiency by are moving corrupt in-efficient officers from police department.  Recruitment and promotion on merit.  Curriculum reform to modernize and improve training with an emphasis on community policing.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

 Establishment of an SOS reporting system at, educational and other sensitive establishments for quick and timely response by the Police.  There is no political interference in recruitment and affairs related to the transfer postings. Recruitment process of constables is carried out through National Testing Service, In this way educated and qualified candidates are being recruited.  Establishment of Police Assistance Lines in all districts HQ for reporting cases of serious cases.  Establishment of 06 specialized training, schools to build capacity and bring about a change in behavior.  Establishment of Public Safety Commissions,  The Government passed Police. Act 2017 to ensure no interference in police and to provide legal cover to various reforms and initiatives undertaken during last 04 years.

AJ&K

 Establishing check posts at entry/exit points to check the movement of criminal elements.  Complaint boxes have been fixed in each police station for public complaints.  Tourist Information centers have been established at entry points to facilitate tourists.

Gilgit-Baltistan

 Creation of Counter Terrorism Departments and. Quick Response Forces for timely response and proactively confronting terrorism and criminal elements.  Holding of training, courses to ensure professionalism.  Efforts to make police stations more professional. 14

 Creation of specialized units in police departments like High Altitude Rescue Units in GB.  Creation of Special Protection Unit (SPU) for the safety of cargo and passengers on CPEC.  Creation of Women Police Stations (18 throughout Pakistan) to provide police service to women exclusively by women officers- Has been done a long time back.  Conducting twining and workshops in collaboration with the community.

II. Steps to improve public service and attitude

Punjab

 Redressal of Public complaints through IT based system.  Police buildings are being so designed to make them more welcoming to visitors.  Formulation of Police Complaint Centre 8787 in Punjab. Here complaints are electronically registered and monitored with a report from officer concerned within 24 hours. The complainant is provided feedback on progress.

Sindh

 Curriculum reforms initiated to help modernize police training with an emphasis on community policing techniques and procedures  Efforts are underway to make the police publically accountable, operationally neutral, functionally specialized, professionally efficient and responsive to the need of the community.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

 Establishment of Dispute Resolution Councils (DRCs) in the province. The DRCs consists of retired police officers, retired Judges retired professors etc. These councils help resolve civil disputes.  Establishment of Police Assistance Lines in every District HQ offering the following services:

a- Theft reporting b- Lost items reporting c- Extortion reporting d- Lost and found children e- Tenant Information Form and Rental Agreement reporting/ information f- Police Security Clearance certificate etc. 15

 Establishment of Police Access Service in the province to provide timely service to the general public through SKIS, Telephone, online post, email and Fax.  The Police launched public liaison Councils (PLCs) in the Province involving the community in maintaining law and order. Law and order as well as functioning of the police force have significantly improved due to these reforms.

AJ&K

 Establishment of Help line 15 at each District Headquarter to ensure timely access of people to police in case of emergency.  Establishment of tourist information centers for the convenience of tourists.  In AJ&K, every individual has easy access to supervisory police officers for redressal of their grievances.

Gilgit-Baltistan

 Creation of Police Community Forums in order to involve community in the matters of implementation of taw.  Establishing Complaint Cells in Police Departments to resolve public related issues.  Establishment of tourist information centers for the convenience of tourists.

139. *Ms. Khalida Mansoor: (Deferred during 46th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) the total area of National Park, Islamabad at present; and

(b) the names of animals and birds available in the said Park at present?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) Total area of Margallah hills National Park as per notification 1980 is given below, Margallaha Hills range = 3,195 acres

(i) Military Farms Acres = 8,605 (ii) Reserved Forest Acres = 11,610 (iii) CDA Aquired = 10,980 Lands Acres 16 Rawal Lake = 4,698 Acres Shakar Parian = 3,399 Acres

Total Area = 39,231Acres.

(b) The names of animal and birds of Margallah Hills National Park is placed at “Annexure A”.

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)

140. *Mrs. Shahida Rehmani: (Deferred during 46th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the estimated amount of goods/items being smuggled from Afghanistan and other countries into Pakistan?

Reply not received.

143. *Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi: (Deferred during 46th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has taken any notice of rampant sale of toy guns on different festivals in Islamabad;

(b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to take action against responsibles thereof; if so, when it will be implemented; and

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) There is no punitive sectior available in Pakistan Penal Code or any other law for selling of toy gun as an offence. Moreover, there is no ban imposed by the District Administration for selling of such type of toys in open market. However, on 08-09-2017 a request has been sent to District Administration for imposition of ban u/s 144 Cr.P.C. for selling of such type of toys in the open market. After issuance of notification, further action u/s 188 PPC is being initiated against the violators in accordance with law. It is further added that keeping in view the sensitivity of the matter, the shop keepers have been verbally directed not to sell such items to the children as same can lead to any untoward incident. 17 (b) explained above.

(c) In this regard, directions have been passed to all Zonal Superintendents of Police to further instruct, their subordinates to initiate action against the violators as soon as Notification regarding imposition of ban has been issued by the District Administration.

194. *Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan: (Deferred during 46th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether the standard/quality of Milk, Juices, Chips (chips food) and Chocolates/Toffees are being checked in Islamabad; if so, the name of department thereof;

(b) the total number of tests for such items conducted by the said department since 01-01-2016;

(d) the actions taken against those companies;

(e) the total employees/staff deputed for checking said items; and

(f) whether staff of the concerned department ever visited the markets in Islamabad during the said period; if so, the details thereof?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) The following are responsible to check the quality/standard of milk, juice chocolates/toffees in Islamabad:

i. CDA under Capital Administration & Development Division (CDA), Islamabad. ii. Health Department, ICT iii. Food Department, ICT iv. PSQCA.

(b) 209 milk dairy shops including 12 tank (milk in browsers) suppliers were checked and 32 complaints were submitted in the Court of Law against the owner/proprietor of dairy farms/shops since 01-01-2016 till date, whereas FIRs were lodged against 06 milk in browsers, who were arrested by the Local Police. Detail of samples of Juice, Chocolate and Toffees are as under: 18 Juice 11 Chocolate 03 Toffees 20

(c) 1088 Ltrs of Milk was checked by Lactometer out of which 74610 Ltrs of Milk was found sub-standard and was destroyed on the spot. The details of companies/owners are given as under: —————————————————————————————— S.# Name of owners Action —————————————————————————————— 1. Raja Waheed S/o M. Akbar, FIR at PS Dhamma Phatak Fateh Jang Road, Tarnol Islmabad (Vehicle No. RIS-2182)

2. Imran Khan S/o M. Younas Dhok Hamida -do- Fateh Jang Road, Islamabad (Vehicle No. RISC9074)

3. Umar Heyyat S/o M. Ramzan, Shah Pur -do- Sargodha, (LES — 9710)

4. Faisal Mehmood S/o Sher Azam, Wanni town, -do- Islamabad (RIT-3394)

5. Saifullah S/o Hamid Ullah, Jhang Peer Kot. -do- (Vehicle No. LR-1411)

6. M. Mulhtar S/o Zil Muhammad, Shah Pur -do- Sargodha (LES-2495) —————————————————————————————— (d) complaints were submitted in the Court of Law against the owners of milk/dairy farms under section 269/273 of PPC, whereas FIRs were lodged against 06 owners of Milk suppliers in tanks/browsers who were arrested by the local police and the substandard milk was also destroyed on the spot.

(e) Following 10 employees are deputed for the said task, as well as checking of food outlet.

i. District Food Controller ii. Assistant Food Controller iii. Food Inspector iv. DHO, ICT (being food inspector), v. 06 Sanitary Inspectors, Health Department, ICT. 19 (f) The details of checking of food outlets are as under:

Milk shops - 122 Quantity of Milk. checked(Ltrs) - 108810 sample taken - 568 (different food items)

Challan sent to Court - 241 premises sealed - 29

7. *Ms. Shagufta Jumani: (Deferred during 46th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that there is a 160 percent increase in rape cases in Islamabad;

(b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to make ICT safer for women and young girls?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) It is incorrect that there is 160 % increase in rape within Islamabad Capital Territory. The factual position is under:- —————————————————————————————— Comparative Detail 01-01-2016 01-01-2017 to 31-12-2016 to 30-08-2017

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The above said data shows that there is a considerable decrease in the rape cases within Federal Capital due to better strategy adopted by ICT Police.

(b) The ICT Police has taken following steps:

All the SDOP’s/SHOs have been strictly directed:-

• To register the FIR of such oases upon receipt of any complaint without any delay. • The victim of violence may be sent to nearby Hospital for medical treatment immediately. • Counselling/advice may be provided to the victim’s family. 20 • To launch an awareness campaign through Ulmas, scholars and other notable s of society amongst the general public in the urban as well as rural areas against the commission of this immoral criminal offence/ religious sins and its consequences. • “Khuli Katcheries” may be held at different places and public may be asked to cooperate with police to point out the culprits involved in such type of incidents. • All SHOs have been made responsible to ensure registration of all such offences and to guide the aggrieved people who visit Police stations for redressal of their grievances as well as to provide, them the counseling facility.

16. *Ms. Khalida Mansoor:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) the present address of the custodian of the National Flag approved by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on 11th August, 1947 and given by Mr. Liaqat Ali Khan in safe custody of the Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah the President of Constituent Assembly of Pakistan; and

(b) the steps being taken to preserve the said National Flag?

Reply not received.

44. *Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi: (Deferred during 47th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the Federal Government has imposed ban on fishing, boating and water sports in Rawal and Simly Dams;

(b) whether it is also a fact that sewage water from Bani Gala is still being drained in Rawal Dam;

(d) if the answers to part (a), (b) and (c) above are in affirmative, the reasons alongwith the time by which said ban will be lifted?

Reply not received. 21 60. *Ms. Shahida Akhtar Ali: (Deferred during 47th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that a number of mosques in Islamabad are under the control of the Government;

(b) whether it is also a fact that no proper arrangements for cleanliness have been made by the present Government for said mosques other than Shah Faisal Mosque;

(d) the total expenditure incurred on said mosques during the said period separately;

(e) the total mosques except Shah Faisal Mosque which were white- washed during the said period alongwith the details including dates, expenditures and Sectors thereof;

(f) whether appointments have been made by the Government for cleanliness of said mosques; if not, the reasons thereof; and

(g) the time by which said problems will be resolved?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) At present 86 Auqaf managed masajids are under the control of Auqaf Directorate, ICT under Ministry of Interior.

(b) Arrangements for cleanliness in Auqaf managed masajids have been made and the Moazzins and Khadims of respective masajids are responsible for the same.

(c) Detail of expenditure incurred on the Masajids under Auqaf Directorate ICT under the above mentioned Heads of account during the period under report are as under:

Utilities

Budget Allocated Expenditure Year 2013-14 Rs.10,150,000/- Rs.8,049,969/- 22 Year 2014-15 Rs.10,205,000/- Rs.10,204,891/- Year 2015-16 Rs.11,470,000/- Rs.11,469,998/- Year 2016-17 Rs. 13,348,000/- Rs.13,347,772/

Total:- Rs.45,173,000/- Rs.43,072,630/-

Repair/maintenance Budget Allocated Expenditure

Year 2013-14 Rs.610,000/- Nil Year 2014-15 Rs.10,000/- Nil Year 2015-16 Rs.10,000/- Nil Year 2016-17 Rs.500,000/- Nil

Total:- Rs.1,130,000/- Nil

Note:- The funds were re-appropriated in the utilities bills of masajids.

(d) Other/Misc expenditure of Masajids Budget Allocated Expenditure

Year 2013-14 Rs.840,000/- Rs.40,000/-

Note:- Rs.800,000/- was re-appropriated in the utilities bills of masajids.

Year 2014-15 Rs.800,000/- Rs.793,130/- Year 2015-16 Rs.1,040,000/- Rs.30,993/-

Note:- Rs.1,009,007/- was re-appropriated in the utilities bills of masajids.

Year 2016-17 Rs.940,0001- Rs.40,000/-

Note:- Rs.900,000/- was re-appropriated in the utilities bills of masajids.

Total:- Rs.3,620,000/- Rs.904,123/-

(e) No masjid under the control of Auqaf has been white washed during the said period.

(f) Moazzins and Khadims of the masajid have to keep clean the respective masajids. No other appointments have been made for cleanliness of said masajids under the Auqaf Directorate, ICT.

(g) Not applicable in view of position explained above. 23 61. *Ms. Nighat Parveen Mir: (Deferred during 47th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the E-Ticketing System for challans in Islamabad is being introduced; if so, the date-wise meetings held therefor; and

(b) the details of expenditures incurred thereon alongwith the time by which the process of said System will be completed?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) Yes, it is fact that Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) is striving to introduce E-Challan system in the ICT utilizing the modern technology of present era. In this regard, an agreement / MOU has been vetted by Law & Justice Division and is being signed between National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) and Ministry of Interior (Mol), after approval of the competent authority.

(b) The details of expenditure as well as completion time will be calculated once MOU is signed and implemented.

62. *Mr. Junaid Akbar: (Deferred during 47th Session)

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to give Attendance Allowance to the citizens of Pakistan over 65 years who need help to lookafter themselves because of physical or mental disability; if not, the reasons thereof;

(b) if so, the steps taken in this regard?

Reply not received.

63. *Ms. Parveen Masood Bhatti: (Deferred during 47th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether there are emergency exit points in all hotels in Islamabad?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): It is stated that the matter does not relates to ICT Administration and pertains to CDA. However, ICT Police under the policy of the present government has taken following steps to combat an emergency situation in any hotel within Islamabad: 24 i. On receipt of any information regarding a terrorist incident or emergency i.e. fire, collapse of building, short circuit of electricity etc. all the officers / officials patrolling in the area will reach at the spot and immediately cordon the area. ii. An SOS Call is relayed through wireless and all the quarters concerned are informed to reach at the spot for providing multi type of services required. iii. No irrelevant person will be allowed to enter the place of occurrence and the spot as well as the articles present on spot will be secured. iv. The concerned SHOs will dispatch the injured or dead bodies to the concerned hospital. v. The allied agencies i.e. CDA, Fire brigade, Rescue-1122, WAPDA, PIMS Hospital, Sui Gas, Civil Defense, Bomb Disposal Unit and Forensic Lab will be called for providing emergency services. vi. A detailed contingency plan for handling the major incident of above type has been chalked out and circulated to all concerned for action at their part in case of any emergency.

65. *S.A. Iqbal Quadri: (Deferred during 47th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that shopkeepers in Islamabad provide Samosas, Pakoras and Jalaibi in newspaper made envelopes; if so, the steps being taken to stop the said practice;

(b) the details of diseases likely to spread due to above said practice;

(d) the actions are being taken against such shopkeepers; and

(e) the time by which said practice will be stopped?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) Special teams have been constituted comprising DHO ICT, concerned Assistant Commissioners and Sanitary Inspectors of Health Department, ICT to start special campaign against food adulteration in samosas, pakoras and jalabi shops in the Islamabad. The team is supervised by Additional Deputy Commissioner (G) ICT for effective coordination and speedy action. As such no complaint has been received so far by the Health Department, ICT. If in future any complaint is received, the department will take necessary action. The team of Health Department, ICT regularly visits the samosas, pakoras, jalabi shops and food outlets etc and give instructions regarding wrapped the samosas, pakoras and jalabies in clean papers/envelopes. 25 (b) The detail of disease likely to be spread to consumer:

i. Loose Motion/Diarrhea. ii. Vomiting. iii. Acute respiratory infection. iv. Hepatitis A&E type (jaundice)

(d) Campaign / work has been started on it to stop the said practice as early as possible.

67. *Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi: (Deferred during 47th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Federal Investigation Agency has taken action against persons who were involved in human trafficking by taking lead from people deported from various countries during the recent years; if so, the details thereof; and

(b) the steps being taken to eliminate the menace of illegal sending of Pakistanis abroad?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) Yes, the Federal Investigation Agency has taken action against persons who were involved in human trafficking by taking lead from people deported from various countries during the year (2017) as per following details: —————————————————————————————— No. of No. of Agents Agents deportees cases involved Arrested interviewed on registered return —————————————————————————————— 18677 1153 647 357 —————————————————————————————— (b) Following mechanism is in place/steps have been taken to eliminate the illegal sending of Pakistani abroad:

AT IMMIGRATION CHECKPOSTS:

 Profiling of passengers as per SOPs and offloading of passengers on incomplete documents after proper screening. 26

 Detention and arrest of passengers on fake/forged documents (OFDs)  Second check counters have been established to thoroughly examine the travelling documents. Officers having experience and good competency are deputed at second check counters.  For PIA direct flight to Europe and North America, FIA Officers alongwith PIA Task Force staff-examine travel documents of the passengers at boarding gate just before entering into aircraft.  Training sessions by foreign Immigration Liaison Officers are also arranged at regular intervals for capacity building of FIA Immigration Officers.  Immigration Officers also make use of online visa verification links for verification of the visas such as VFS https://www. vfsvisaonline .com/onlinetracking/onlinetr acking.aspx for South Africa, http:// pf.emigrants.ypes.gr/pf for Greece, https://www.eserve.com.sa/ VVSWeb/actions/chang eLang.do? lang=e&action=vvs for Saudi Arabia etc.  Use of advance technology like

• Integrated Border Management System (IBMS) at all FIA Immigration Check posts (Entry / Exit Points). • Edison System for forgery detection. • UV Light, Magnifying Glass, Scanners, Cameras, Video Spectral Comparator etc. • CCTV Camera • FIA staff can verify the travel history of passenger from IBMS and Compare passenger with live pictures in system in case of any doubt of impersonsation

AT INSTITUTIONAL LEVEL:

 Establishment of Anti Human Trafficking Circles and Police Stations in 05 FIA Zonal Directorates to investigate and prosecute illegal migrants / travelers.  Establishment of Research & Analysis Centre (RAC) at FIA HQ for thrashing out the latest trends and latest routes being adopted by human smugglers / traffickers.  Case Management System (CMS).  24/7 FIA helpline for complaints and support.  FIA Link/Liaison office in Sultanate of Oman.  To curb human smuggling/trafficking through porous border the Government of Pakistan established an Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) in 2005 to coordinate the efforts of different Agencies especially on Pak-Iran border to curb human smuggling/trafficking 27 through porous western border. The increased coordination between the IATF member agencies has resulted in 17647 interceptions in the least 03 years.

AT POLICY LEVEL:

 Zero tolerance policy at all Immigration Check posts.  Placement of names and particulars of human traffickers /smugglers in BL / Passport Control List and on ECL.  Temporary blockage of CNIC of Proclaimed Offenders (Agents/ Human Smugglers).  Approached Election Commission of Pakistan in order to know the last place of casting votes to ascertain present whereabouts of absconding agents / human smugglers.  Approached Head of Compliance of Banks for temporary blockage of bank accounts of Proclaimed Offenders (POs).  A countrywide crackdown on human smugglers and traffickers has been initiated since 18.11.2015. FIA is making hectic efforts for identifying agents, facilitators and master minds of illegal immigrants and rackets involved in such heinous crimes. The results of this special campaign are very encouraging as 3446 such accused have been arrested in this special campaign, during the said period.  In order to coordinate national efforts against human trafficking and illegal migration a National Action Plan was adopted on 12th December 2005 and Strategic Framework (2016-2020) was prepared with the help of UNODC and all stakeholders which is approved by Government of Pakistan. The strategy for implementation is being devised.

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

 FIA also actively participated in following Bilateral / Multilateral Groups and processes relating to human trafficking / smuggling

Budapest Process - Bali Process

- Triangular initiative B/w Pakistan-Afghanistan - Iran INTERPOL - I-24/7 Communication Network - Red notices/warrants

 Mass awareness campaign launched in 2013 with the help of IGOs/ NGOs and Media especially UNODC. Presently another mass awareness campaign has been launched in collaboration with UNODC. 28

 With the help of UNODC police sensitization training are being conducted to sensitize the Police and increase awareness on issues related to (Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling (HTMS) amongst civil society.

68. *Dr. Nafisa Shah: (Deferred during 47th Session)

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that fine has been imposed by the United States of America on the Habib Bank Limited; if so, the reasons thereof;

(b) the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economics Affairs: (a) Yes, a fine of USD 225 Million has been imposed by New York State Department of Financial Services on HBL New York Branch mainly on account of weaknesses noticed in risk management and compliance of Bank Secrecy Act/Anti Money Laundering and inadequate screening and due diligence of the transactions conducted by the customers of HBL New York Branch.

(b) In continuation of SBP’s supervisory strategy, SBP engaged bank’s board of directors and the senior management through various meetings in which HBL was advised to assess and monitor the risks associated especially with overseas operations of the bank. HBL was instructed to address and resolve issues in the areas of Risk Management, Compliance especially Anti Money Laundering- Combating the Financing of Terrorism. Moreover, from March, 2016 HBL was also advised to submit to SBP monthly updates for compliance of the orders issued by US regulators as mentioned above. HBL reported timely compliance of various requirements as laid down in the orders. Further, SBP engaged US regulators to have an insight into the supervisory concerns of US regulators.

(c) The above mentioned regulatory action has caused financial and reputational loss for HBL. However, this action may not have pecuniary impact on overall banking sector in Pakistan. Nonetheless, it may cause some reputational risk for Pakistani banks having international presence that may result into close monitoring by respective host regulators. 29 69. *Ms. Shahida Akhtar Ali: (Deferred during 47th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that no proper arrangements for cleanliness have been made by the present Government in and out side the Shah Faisal Mosque, Islamabad;

(b) whether it is also a fact that the said Mosque has not been white washed since long;

(d) the total number of staff working for cleanliness of said Mosque alongwith their scales;

(e) the date on which the said Mosque was white washed alongwith the expenditure incurred thereon; and

(f) the time by which said problems will be resolved?

Reply not received.

71. *Shazia Marri: (Deferred during 47th Session)

Will the Minister for Statistics be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that many experts and political parties have raised objections regarding merit and accuracy of data regarding recent population census;

(b) if so, the steps taken by the Ministry to address concerns thereof?

Minister for Statistics (Mr. Kamran Michael): (a) Yes, it is fact that some political parties and experts have raised their reservations regarding merit and accuracy of data.

(b) As regard the steps taken by the Ministry to address the concerns of experts and political parties regarding merit and accuracy of the data/results of sixth Population and Housing Census-2017, the PBS had taken following measures:- 30 • PBS briefed the Technical Committees appointed by the Provincial Governments at PBS Hqs and gave them detail briefing about the procedure adopted for accuracy of Census results. No specific observations or evidences for under / over coverage of the population in the census process have been quoted by these groups. The Political parties and government of Sindh, however, raised criticism over the average annual growth rate of Karachi city in comparison to Lahore city. Some quarters also raised the disparity between the population of Sindh Urban and Sindh Rural. These issues have been thoroughly explained to the Members of Sindh Technical Committee. The Members were informed that high growth rate in population observed during Census 2017 in Lahore city was only due to definitional problem. The Government of the Punjab during December, 2015 enhanced the Urban limits of Lahore city by declaring urban of all localities falling in the jurisdiction of Lahore District. Moreover, two union council of Kasur District were also included in the urban limits of Lahore City. Whereas the government of Sindh has not expanded the urban limits of the Karachi city in the recent past except urbanizing few Dehs of Karachi. Apart from the above, the average annual growth rates of both the cities is in line with the historical trends observed in the past censuses. • As for as under coverage of Sindh province is concerned the PBS has quoted reports of various national and international organizations who estimated the population of Karachi city and Sindh Province. According to NIPS projections for the year 2017, total population of Pakistan was reported as 202,934,302 which is near to the population figures quoted in Census-2017. In addition, the projected population of Sindh province has been reported as 47,580,974 which is close to the population reported in Census-2017 i.e. 47,886,05. • Moreover, according to World Urbanization report published by UN Agency the population of Karachi city has been quoted as 16,126,000 which is quite close to the population of Karachi city recorded in Census 2017 as 14,910,352. • The Punjab Urban Unit developed population estimates for few major cities of the country. According to them, Population of Karachi city and Lahore city is 15.023 million and 10.592 million, respectively, which also supports the population figures released by PBS in Census- 2017 as for Karachi city 14.910 million and Lahore City 11.126 million. • PBS also explained and briefed the general public as well as experts through electronic and print media and the questions/objections of such persons were responded in various talk shows, • PBS also gave press briefing to the media about the transparency and accuracy of Census results and issue raised from different forums were explained in the press conferences. 31 • PBS briefed the Senate Standing Committee on Statistics Members of the National Assembly on the accuracy of Census results. • PBS is replying to the Senate / National Assembly questions, motions and calling attention notices wherein the questions about the Census results are being responded with concrete proofs.

72. *Shaikh Rohale Asghar: (Deferred during 47th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the location-wise total number of Family Parks in Islamabad at present?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): Annexure-A 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 76. *Ms. Sajida Begum: (Deferred during 47th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether fruit plants have been planted in Islamabad by the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad; if so, the locations thereof?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): 4125 fruit plants have planted in Sector G-5 and Sector G-6, Islamabad since June, 2013 up to August, 2017, Detail is as under:- —————————————————————————————— S.No. Sector Name of Plant Nos. Of Plants —————————————————————————————— 1 G-5 & G-6 Jaman & Loqat 125

2 G-5 & Apricot Plum & 4000 Aiwan-e-Sadr Citrus —————————————————————————————— Total 4125 —————————————————————————————— 77. *Ms. Nighat Parveen Mir: (Deferred during 47th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) as to when plan was made to supply water to Islamabad from Ghazi Barohta Dam; and

(b) as to why work has not been started thereon so far?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) The study regarding conduction of water from Indus River (Tarbela Dam) and or Jhelum River to Islamabad was initiated in 2005, however, the final feasibility for the project was completed during the year 2009, wherein the Consultants have recommended the Siran pocket of Tarbela Dam Reservoir on Indus River (not Ghazi Barotha Dam) as the most feasible source of water supply to Islamabad as well as Rawalpindi.

(b) Progress on the said project remained pending for a long time due to deferment of its PC-I and PC-II by the competent forum till availability of River Indus water apportionment for the project. Although, the decision regarding water allocation for Rawalpindi had been received in 2011, however, the water apportionment for Islamabad has been received during the year 2016. 40 Upon receipt of the water allocation from the competent forum i.e. the Council of Common Interests (CCI), the estimates for land acquisition have been obtained and the Consultants have been requested for revision of the PC-I.

80. *Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb: (Deferred during 47th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the Firebrigade, Islamabad has failed to control the fire incidents in Islamabad; if so, the reasons thereof; and

(b) whether the Government intends to take such steps to make said department modernize?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) It is not fact. Islamabad Fire Brigade Service -have the capability to handle all type of emergency situation. During last five years, more than 11364, fire & rescue calls received and managed effectively in Islamabad as per Annex-A.

(b) The CDA/MCI is already working to enhance and modernize the Emergency Service in Islamabad. PC-I of four (4) Fire Substations has already been approved for Islamabad.

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library).

82. *Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb: (Deferred during 47th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether the land record of Islamabad has been computerized;

(b) if not, the reasons thereof; and

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) The land records of Islamabad have not been fully computerized so far

(b) PC-I of the subject project was approved in November 2006 with a total cost of Rs. 88.653 Million and it is not possible to complete the project within approved cost. ICT Administration has forwarded the revised PC-I to Ministry of Interior in February 2016 for consideration in CDWP forum 41

(c) The land records of Islamabad will be fully computerized within 02 years after the approval of draft revised PC-I by Central Development Working Party (CDWP) forum.

83. *Shazia Marri: (Deferred during 47th Session)

Will the Minister for Statistics be pleased to state the steps taken by the Government since June, 2013 to control the unprecedented population growth in the country as it has increased manifolds over the last two decades as per recent census results?

Minister for Satistics (Mr. Kamran Michael): The subject question relates to Population Welfare Department. The mandate of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics is “Production of reliable, authentic, timely and transparent statistical data compatible with the needs of the economy and socioeconomic development requirements of the nation”. Population of Pakistan, according to provisional summary results of Census-2017, comes out to be 207.77 million as compared to 132.352 million recorded in Census-1998. Average annual growth rate has been observed as 2.40 over Census-1998-2017 against 2.69 observed during 1981-1998. A decline of 0.29 in population growth rate has been observed at national level. Percentage increase in population recorded as 57% over the Census 1998 and 146.6% over the Census held in 1981.

84. *Dr. Nikhat Shakeel Khan: (Deferred during 47th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a fact that several well known individuals have invested in the project regarding construction of the Grand Hyatt Hotel; if so, the date and amount-wise investments made by said individuals in the said project?

Reply not received.

85. *Ms. Shakila Luqman: (Deferred during 47th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) the names of those dams from where drinking water is being provided to residents of Islamabad at present; and 42

(b) the steps taken by the present Government in respect of dying of fish in Rawal Dam and with regard to human lives?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) At present, drinking water is being provided to residents of Islamabad from the Simly Dam and Khanpur Dam

(b) The Rawal Dam is under the Administrative control of Small Dam Organization, Irrigation Department, Government of the Punjab with regard to fish mortality, ICT Administration, registered an FIR No.132/17 in PS Secretariat, Islamabad on 14-07-2017 against miscreants living around the Rawal Dam and involved in illegal Fishing. These people were involved in fish mortality (Copy attached). In the light of above FIR, Police arrested which were later acquitted by court. Following steps have been taken by ICT administration for avoiding recurrence of incident:-

(i) Staff of Fisheries Department, ICT and Small Dam Organization was deployed round the clock for watch and ward of the Rawal Dam. (ii) Small Dam Organization was advised to erect a fence around the lake which is being under way. (iii) The water of Rawal Dam is supplied to the residents of Rawalpindi by WASA after proper treatment for making it potable.

86. *Shaikh Rohale Asghar: (Deferred during 47th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a fact that slaughter house has not been established in Islamabad so far; if so, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): There is no slaughter house under the administrative control of ICT Administration or the CDA. However, to cater for requirements of meat of the residents of Islamabad, a joint Slaughter House is established at Sihala, which is administered by the District Livestock Officer, Livestock Department, Rawalpindi.

The department of Livestock and Dairy Development Department ICT, Islamabad is engaged in provision of veterinary. Health Care Services to the rural areas.

Shoaib — 1st Rota Day (2017) NA (S) PC-9 43 87. *Sheikh Salahuddin: (Deferred during 47th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government to control extremism, sectarianism, ethnic and linguistic violences in the country?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): Pakistan has recently developed a National Counter Extremism Policy which is now under implementation. The policy tackles issues of intolerance, extremism in all forms. While pursuing implementation of 20-Points National Action Plan. Government has taken following steps to curb terrorism/extremism in the country: 44

31. *Dr. Nikhat Shakeel Khan:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that a number of corruption cases relating to Grand Hyatt Hotel, Islamabad have been investigated by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) since 01-01-2013; if so, the details thereof; and

(b) whether it is also a fact that heavy amount has been recovered by the FIA therefrom; if so, the details thereof?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) Case FIR No. 10/2017 dated 02-05-2017 P.S FIA/SIU Islamabad is under investigation by a team of FIA/CCC Lahore. This case is a result of enquiry initiated on a source report. The enquiry remained under different circles of FIA Islamabad and the same was transferred to FIA Lahore in December 2015. Upon writ petition No. 32/2016 filed by the accused Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, the enquiry was stayed by the Honorable Islamabad High Court, Islamabad on 23-02-2016 and the same was vacated on 24-04-2016.

In the investigation it came to the light that M/s BNP Pvt. Ltd. committed crime with the active connivance of CDA officers.

The accused obtained wrongful gain to the tune of Rs. 25 Billions approximately by causing huge financial loss to the Govt. Exchequer by way of committing fraud, forgery, criminal breach of trust in personation and misuse of official position etc.

Statements of the witnesses have been recorded. Concerned record of CDA, BOP and Colliers International has been taken into possession.

On the request of FIA, FBR has obtained the data of the purchasers of the luxury apartments and directed the concerned Regional Offices to initiate action against the purchasers who have not declared these apartments or declared the same by showing less value in their Tax returns.

Investigation is in progress. 45 (b) Still no amount has been recovered by FIA but Capital Development Authority (CDA) has taken possession of land measuring 13.4 Acre valuing 30 Billions approximately.

32. *Mr. Junaid Akbar:

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that increase in debts has been occurred due to CPEC and major energy projects;

(b) the conditions/rate of interest for the said debts;

(d) the details/benefits of energy projects for which debts have been taken so far?

Reply not received.

33. *Shazia Marri:

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) the share of the rural economy in the Gross Domestic Product of Pakistan at present; and

(b) the steps taken by the Government during the last four years to bring rural economy at par with the urban economy of the country?

Reply not received.

34. *Dr. Shazia Sobia:

Will the Minister for Statistics be pleased to state the total number of children between the age of 5 to 16 years in Pakistan in the light of the population census made by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics recently?

Minister for Statistics (Mr. Kamran Michael): The Population and Housing Census-2017 was started on 15th March 2017 and completed on 24th May, 2017 throughout the country. 46 PBS has compiled Provisional Summary Results containing Total number of Males, Females, Transgender and Total population alongwith urban / rural breakdown at National, Provincial and Administrative Districts level from REN-2 Forms (summary sheet) developed for each enumeration block. The provisional summary results have been completed and disseminated/released as per decision of CCI in its meeting held on 25th August, 2017.

As far as compilation of data according to age group is concerned, this information is only available in the ICR Form-2 which will be compiled after complete scanning and data processing of these forms. The PBS has started scanning and data processing of ICR Form-2 pertaining to each census block received from the field. There are around 43.5 million ICR Forms which are being scanned. The target date set for preparation of final census results is end April, 2018. The age group wise data of Census-2017 including children of 5 to 16 years of age will be available by that date.

35. *Mr. Muhammad Jamal Ud Din:

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state the total number of beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Programme belonging to Tehsil Shahdadpur, District Sanghar, Sindh and South Waziristan Agency of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas at present alongwith names and CNIC numbers thereof separately?

Reply not received.

36. *Ms. Saman Sultana Jaffri:

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state the remedial steps are being taken to fix shortcomings which have been reported in quarterly reports of the State Bank of Pakistan since June 1, 2013?

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs: In accordance with the statutory provisions of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Act, 1956, SBP makes an objective review of economic developments, and sometimes provides policy guidance on various issues on a quarterly basis. While doing so, SBP identifies macroeconomic challenges being faced by the country, evaluate the effectiveness of existing policy measures, and highlight room for improvement. 47 In this regard, recent SBP’s reports have shown concerns on several issues including persistent energy shortfalls, widening trade and fiscal deficits, and low productivity in agriculture and industrial sector.

The Government is already aware of these concerns, and continues to take policy initiatives to counter these challenges. For example, export promotion packages and regulatory duties on luxury imports aim to arrest the growing trade deficit, while initiatives to broaden the tax net would contain the fiscal shortfall. Similarly, improvement in supply of electricity has increased the operational efficiency of the industrial sector. Lastly, aid packages and lower excise duties on tractors would help farmers to increase crop yields.

37. *Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) the names and addresses of members to whom 20 kanal plots have been allotted in the Agro Farm Scheme, Zone-IV of the Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative Housing Society, Islamabad;

(b) the names and addresses of the members of said Society to whom 20 kanal plots have not been allotted so far alongwith the details and reasons thereof;

(c) the names of allottees whose notices for payment of dues have been returned due to wrong addresses alongwith the dates and courier services thereof; and

(d) the details including names of members who do not make full payments but got the plots in said Society?

Reply not received.

38. *Mr. Jamshed Ahmad Dasti:

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that there is a difference between the family pension being paid by the State Bank (S.B.) Branch, Sukker and 48 family pension being paid by other Branches of the State Bank of Pakistan to family members of deceased employees at present; if so, the justification thereof;

(b) the names and addresses of widows of deceased employees who are receiving pension from the S.B. Branch, Sukkur at present alongwith the amount thereof;

(c) the percentage of the pension amount being paid monthly to the family members of deceased employees from actual amount of pension by the S.B. Branch, Sukkur at present; and

(d) the steps being taken by the Government to remove the said difference?

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs: (a) No, Pension Scheme at State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Banking Services Corporation (BSC) is governed under Pension-Cum-Gratuity Regulations, 1980, as approved and amended from time to time by the Board of Directors. The policy is uniform for all field offices, however, the calculation of pension for actual disbursement may vary depending upon the entitlement of each eligible employee.

(b) The list containing the names, addresses and pension amounts being paid / disbursed to the widow pensioners of deceased employees from SBP- BSC Sukkur Office is at Annex-A.

(c) The calculation of pension for actual disbursement may vary depending upon the entitlement of each eligible employee. The list containing names of widow pensioners, amount of actual pension, pension permissible to widows after death of employee and the amount of current pension being paid to them from SBP- BSC Sukkur Office is at Annexure-B.

(d) As mentioned at (a) above, policy is uniform for all, offices of SBP-BSC.

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)

39. *Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the total number of Pakistanis to whom National Identity Cards have been issued so far? 49 Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): 112,919,375 Computerized National Identitiy Cards have been issued.

40. *Dr. Shazia Sobia:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of cases of human trafficking have been registered in the Ministry during the last two years;

(b) the total number of persons arrested by the Ministry during the last two years who were involved in human trafficking; and

(c) the action taken by the Ministry against traffickers/agents who were involved in Turbat incident in which 15 persons lost their lives recently?

Reply not received.

41. *Ms. Aliya Kamran:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of persons who visit the office of the Islamabad Traffic Police daily for obtaining driving licences;

(b) whether it is a fact that there is no shelter for their sitting;

(d) whether it is further a fact that there is a poor sanitation system in said office;

(e) if the answers to part (b), (c) and (d) above are in the affirmative, the reasons thereof;

(f) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to take action against responsibles thereof; if so, when it will be implemented; and 50 (g) whether there is also any proposal under consideration of the Government to solve the said issues; if so, when it will be implemented?

Reply not received.

42. *Mr. Muhammad Jamal Ud Din:

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the establishment of Cricket Academy was proposed by the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination in its Public Sector Development Programme during the year 2017 but the same was dropped by the Ministry; if so, the reasons thereof?

Reply not received.

43. *Ms. Aisha Syed:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) the cases of Sectarianism reported in the Ministry since 01-01-2017; and

(b) the details of actions taken by the Ministry in this regard?

Reply not received.

44. *Ms. Saman Sultana Jaffri:

Will the Minister for Privatization be pleased to state whether the Ministry has record of those industries which have been nationalized; if not, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Privatization (Mr. Daniyal Aziz): The complete list of nationalized units is not available, however partial list of the same is placed at Annex-A, as Nationalization exercise was conducted during 1972 to 1977, under following Orders / Ordinances:

(a) Economic Reforms Order, 1972 51

(b) Life Insurance (Nationalization) Order, 1972 (c) The Banks (Nationalization) Order, 1975 (d) The Flour Milling Control and Development Ordinance, 1976 (e) Rice Milling Control and Development Ordinance, 1976 (f) The Cotton Ginning Control and Development Ordinance, 1976

Pursuant to the above-mentioned orders, the then Ministries of Industries and Natural Resources, Finance, and Commerce etc., nationalized the private sector units, falling in their domain.

However, during the nationalization exercise, certain units were also de-nationalized, as at that time, privatisation policy was not framed.

Moreover, the Privatisation Commission, pursuant to Privatisation Commission Ordinance, 2000, is primarily responsible for planning, managing, implementing and controlling the privatisation program of the Government, since its inception in 1991. 52 53

45. *Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi:

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that honorarium has been granted to the employees of the Accountant General Pakistan Revenue, Islamabad during the fiscal year 2015-16; if so, the names alongwith amount granted to said employees separately; if not, the reasons thereof alongwith the present status of the amount where does it stands at present; and

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration to investigate the said matter; if so, when it will be implemented alongwith the details thereof?

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs: (a) Yes, honoraria was granted to the employees of Accountant General Pakistan Revenue (AGPR) during Financial Year 2015-16. The names alongwith amount granted is given at Annex-I against each. However, employees against whom disciplinary proceedings were underway were not granted honoraria and unspent balance to the extent of Rs. 262,235/- was deposited to Public Exchequer. The names of employees to whom honoraria was not granted are given at Annex-II.

(b) No proposal is under consideration of the Government to investigate the matter:

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library) 54 46. *Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state the performance made by the departments working under the Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited during the last five years till date?

Reply not received.

47. *Shaikh Rohale Asghar:

Will the Minister for Statistics be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of persons living below the poverty line in Pakistan at present; and

(b) the steps taken by the present Government to improve their living standard?

Transferred to Planning Development and Reforms Division for answer on Next Rota Day.

48. *Ms. Naseema Hafeez Panezai:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the steps being taken by the law enforcement agencies to fix the problems upon which internet service has been stopped in various districts of Balochistan?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): Ministry of Interior issues necessary instructions to PTA to suspend / jam mobile services / IP services on the recommendation of ICT Administration, Security Agencies, M/o Defence and Federating Units / provinces including AJ&K, GB, FATA through their Home Secretaries after providing the following information:

i. Target areas where suspension of Mobile Phone service is required.

ii. Duration of suspension (from date & time – to date & time).

iii. The letter should clearly mention Cellular Service which is intended to be blocked such as GSM / 3G / 4G and CDMA Services. 55 2. MOI issued instructions for jamming of mobile services/internet to PTA for 9th and 10th of Muharram 2017, (Annex-I) and on 20th Safar 2017, on occasion of Chehlum (Annex-II) on the respective recommendation of Home and Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Balochistan (Annex-III).

3. Moreover PTA vide their letter dated 06-10-2017 (Annex-IV) has stated that on the instructions of security agencies the data services (3G & 4G) are closed in the districts of Awaran, Kalat, Pishin, Kharan, Dalbadin, Kech and Chaman City since 21st February, 2017 till further orders. No instructions have been issued by this Ministry to block/jam the Internet services in various districts of Balochistan under reference.

4. It may be added that the Law Enforcement agencies have taken special measures to improve Law and Order situation in the Province of Balochistan. As soon as the security situation improves, problems with the internet service will also be fixed.

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)

49. *Ms. Nighat Parveen Mir:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Rs.7800,000 have been embezzled by the ex-member of the caretaker committee (Mr. Fazal Choudhry) of the KRL Employees Cooperative Housing Society;

(b) whether it is also a fact that map and location of plots of the said Society have changed many times without any reason and intimation to the plot owners of said Society;

(d) whether it is also further a fact that no income tax return has been filed by the said Society; and

(e) whether 12 years old house of a retired Headmistress (Mrs. Bilquees Saleem from Multan) has been demolished without giving any prior notice or to give a chance of hearing?

Reply not received. 56 50. *Mr. Junaid Akbar:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the total number of cameras installed in Islamabad under safe city project; (b) the achievements gained with the help of said cameras so far; (c) the year-wise total expenditure incurred upon the said project; (d) the total number of police officials performing their duties under the said project; and (e) the total number of posts are lying vacant under the said project alongwith the time by which appointments will be made on said posts? Reply not received. 51. *Ms. Mussarrat Ahmadzeb: Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the Government to control water shortage in Islamabad since June, 2013; (b) the total number of Tube Wells in Islamabad at present; and (c) the plan to enhance capacity of said Tube Wells in future? Reply not received. 52. *Sheikh Salahuddin:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the total number of Computerized National Identity Cards issued by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) in Karachi and Hyderabad so far separately;

(b) the total number of child registration certificates (B-Forms) issued by NADRA in said cities so far separately;

(c) whether the NADRA is maintaining the record of such CNIC holders who have died in said cities separately? 57 Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) 9,035,403 and 1,129,168 Computerized National Identity Cards have been issued by National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) in Karachi and Hyderabad respectively.

(b) 2,292,274 and 127,141 Child Registration Certificate (B-Form) have been issued in Karachi & Hyderabad respectively.

53. *Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether Islamabad Safe City Project has been assessed since its inception particularly with reference to the incidents occurred in Islamabad after launching the said project and effectiveness of its infrastructure and monitoring; if so, the details; if not, the reasons thereof; and

(b) the steps being taken to make the said project more effective?

Reply not received.

54. *Sahibzada Muhammad Yaqub:

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state the details of the loans obtained by the present Government so far?

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs: The details of domestic and external debt obtained since June 2013 till end September 2017 are as follows:

Domestic Loans (Rs. in billion) —————————————————————————————— Net Domestic Net Domestic Net Debt Stock Debt Stock Domestic (June 2013) (September 2017) Loans Obtained —————————————————————————————— 8,686 13,510 4,824 —————————————————————————————— Note: Domestic debt is mobilized mainly from Pakistan Investments Bonds, Treasury Bills and National Savings Schemes 58 External Loans (US$ in million) —————————————————————————————— Source Loans Repayments Net External Obtained Loans Obtained —————————————————————————————— Multilateral 13,375 7,377 5,998 Bilateral 5,048 3,475 1,573 Commercial 6,701 1,809 4,892 Bonds 4,500 1,250 3,250 IMF 6,371 4,408 1,963 —————————————————————————————— Total: 35,995 18,320 17,676 —————————————————————————————— 55. *Mr. Jamshed Ahmad Dasti:

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of persons appointed against the posts of AVPs and above on contract basis by the present President of the Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) alongwith the justification thereof;

(b) the details including qualifications, salary packages and experiences of said persons; and

(c) whether it is a fact that seniority of officers presently working in ZTBL have been disturbed thereby; if so, the details thereof?

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs: (a) 04 officers of the rank of AVP & above have been appointed by the President (ZTBL) on contract basis out of which one officer has left the Bank on completion of contract. These officers were appointed as per requirement of the Bank.

(b) Details including qualifications, salary packages and experiences are Annexed.

(c) Being contractual employees, seniority of these employees is not being maintained, hence, seniority of regular employees is not disturbed. 59 e r u x e n n A 60 56. *Sheikh Salahuddin:

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) the steps being taken by the Government to bring back assets of the country which are illegally deposited in Swiss Banks; and

(b) the achievements gained in this regard during the last four years?

Reply not received.

57. *Shazia Marri:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a fact that a number of employees have been terminated from the National Database and Registration Authority during the last three years; if so, the details alongwith the reasons thereof?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): The detail of employees terminated during last three years (i.e. 2015 till date) is as under:— 61 58. *Sahibzada Muhammad Yaqub:

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state:

(a) the details of energy projects started under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor; and

(b) the time by which the said projects will be completed?

Minister for Planning, Development and Reform (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): List of the energy projects along with its expected date of completion (commercial operation date is annexed-I. 62 59. *Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to install a treatment plant to clean Rawal Dam, Islamabad; if so, the details/present status thereof;

(b) the time by which it will be installed;

(c) whether it is a fact that fish have been found dead and there is waste contamination in said Dam; if so, the steps being taken by the Government to clean it; and

(d) the action being taken to close the poultry farms in surroundings of the said Dam?

Reply not received.

ISLAMABAD: JAWAD RAFIQUE MALIK, The 7th December, 2017 Secretary.

PCPPI—4690(2017) NA—07-12-2017—650. 1 (50th Session)

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“UNSTARRED QUESTIONS AND THEIR REPLIES”

For Friday, the 8th December, 2017

27. Ms. Musarat Rafique Mahesar: (Deferred during 29th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the details of land regained in the rural areas of Islamabad by the Ministry during the tenure of the present Government?

Reply not received.

34. Mr. Ramesh Lal: (Deferred during 29th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the names and father names of those persons to whom licences of bear and wine have been issued since 01-01-2013 alongwith the details thereof?

Reply not received.

15. Mir Aamir Ali Khan Magsi: (Deferred during 31st Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether funds have been allocated to metal roads and to lay sewerage lines in Muhammadi Town, Sohan, Islamabad so far; and

(b) the time by which the development works will be started in the said Town?

Reply not received. 2 31. Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb: (Deferred during 34th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the total number of fruit trees planted by the Capital Development Authority in Sector G-5 and G-6, Islamabad during the last three years?

Reply not received.

32. Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb: (Deferred during 34th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to plant fruit trees and olive trees in the forest of Shakarparian, Islamabad?

Reply not received.

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

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the sewerage system of Sector I-14, Islamabad is non-functional since long; if so, the reasons thereof?

Reply not received.

42. Mr. Waseem Akhtar Shaikh: (Deferred during 34th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that water supply line of Block No.5, Cat.III, Sector G-10/2, Islamabad has developed fault and as a result, water supply to the residents has been suspended since long;

(b) if the answer to above is in affirmative , the steps being taken by the Government to install new water supply line for the said Block?

Reply not received. 3 72. Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb: (Deferred during 34th Session) Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to plant fruit trees and olive trees in Japani Park and Zoo in Islamabad? Reply not received.

22. Mian Abdul Manan: (Deferred during 36th Session) Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to refer to the Starred Question No.15 replied on 02-09-2016 and to state: (a) whether it is a fact that none of the hotels in Islamabad is following by One Dish System in marriage functions; (b) whether ban has been imposed by the present Government on any hotel in Islamabad so far; and (c) the details of hotels penalized by the Government during the period from 01-01-2016 to 30-06-2016 alongwith the dates of inspections made therefor? Reply not received.

31. Mr. Waseem Akhtar Shaikh: (Deferred during 37th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the street lights of Street No.49 particularly from House No.7 to 12, Sector G-10/3, Islamabad remained off since long; (b) whether it is also a fact that the lights of Park near Khan Market of the said Sector are non-functional since long; (c) whether it is further a fact that the said Park has not been repaired/renovated during the tenure of the present Government;

(d) if the answers to part (a), (b) and (c) above are in the affirmative, the reasons thereof; and 4 (e) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to declare the said Park as Women Park; if so, when it will be implemented; if not, the reasons thereof?

Reply not received.

39. Mr. Waseem Akhtar Shaikh: (Deferred during 37th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the employees of Capital Development Authority are not performing their duties since long in respect of cutting grass out sides the houses of Street No.49 particularly from 7-16, Sector G-10/3, Islamabad; if so, the reasons thereof; and

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to take action against them; if so, when it will be implemented?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) It is submitted that staff of Environment Directorate (West) CDA works continuously over the years as and when required without any discrimination of growth, cutting of grass, trimming of trees and plantation etc.

(b) There is no proposal under consideration of the Authority for taking action against employees as there is no absent report or complaints against the staff working in Environment Directorate (West) CDA.

47. Mr. Sher Akbar Khan: (Deferred during 37th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the people have erected encroachments on the both sides of IJP Road from Faizabad to Peshawar Morr;

(b) if so, the steps taken/being taken by the Government to remove the said encroachments? Reply not received. 5 41. Ms. Shagufta Jumani: (Deferred during 39th Session) Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a fact that some seminaries/madrassas in the country are receiving financial and other support like training of clerics, teachers and curriculum development from some foreign Islamic countries, if so, the details thereof? Reply not received. 42. Shazia Marri: (Deferred during 39th Session) Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether the hair dressers/experts do hair cut in unhygienic ways and without proper utilization of clean water and sterilizers in saloons/beauty parlours/shops in various markets in Islamabad; (b) the prescribed method for utilization of sterilizers for said purpose; (c) whether water is not available in said shops/saloons/beauty parlours at present; (d) the total number of dressers available in each market in Islamabad at present alongwith the details thereof; (e) whether law has been made by the Government therefor; if so, since when; (f) the charges/rates of hair dressers in Islamabad at present; (g) the prescribed penalties for cutting hair in unhygienic ways; and (h) the amount of penalties charged by the Administration from 01-01-2016 to 30-0-6-2016 alongwith details thereof? Reply not received.

33. Sahibzada Muhammad Yaqub: (Deferred during 40th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a fact that water is not being supplied to the residents of Block No.2 and 3, 6 Category-IV, Sector G-10/3, Islamabad since long; if so, the steps being taken by the Government to resolve the said problem? Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): It is not a fact. The supply to residents of Block No. 2 Category-IV, G-10/4 is normal in general, however, in the month of February, 2017, supply of water from Khanpur Dam source was affected due to closure of Left Bank Canal on account of annual de-silting. After restoration of supply from Khanpur Dam Source, the supply of Sector G-10 including the aforementioned Block is normal and at par with the other blocks.

34. Sahibzada Muhammad Yaqub: (Deferred during 40th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the construction of a major hospital in Tarlai is deliberately being delayed by Islamabad Administration due to pressure from the land mafia;

(b) whether it is also a fact that the approval for the construction of said hospital was given two years before; and

Reply not received.

37. Dr. Shazia Sobia: (Deferred during 40th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of fire tender vehicles in working condition under the rescue services of the Fire Brigade (F.B.) at present;

(b) the total number of vehicles of the F.B not in working condition at present; and

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) Thirty Four (34).

(b) Two (2). 7 (c) Rs. 5.56 Million was allocated during 2015-16.

38. Dr. Shazia Sobia: (Deferred during 40th Session) Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the total number of play grounds for Cricket, Hockey, Football and Volleyball constructed in Islamabad so far; and (b) the total number of play grounds in Islamabad which are under control of unauthorized persons at present alongwith the sector- wise details thereof? Reply not received.

44. Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi: (Deferred during 40th Session) Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that excessive encroachments have been made on Rawat Bazar and adjacent road leading to Kallar Syedan, Rawat which comes under the administrative control of the Capital Administration; (b) if so, the steps are being taken by authorities concerned to remove said encroachments? Reply not received.

48. Dr. Fehmida Mirza: (Deferred during 40th Session) Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the Ministry/Interior Division to prepare subject-wise list of titles of all Laws and Rules made thereunder with reference to business allocated to the said Division and its Attached Departments under the Rules of Business, 1973; (b) the subject wise list of titles of said Laws/Rules; (c) whether it is a fact that the steps have been taken by the said Division to consolidate and amend the said Laws and Rules to 8 keep pace with changes in the society; if so, the details; if not, the reasons thereof;

(d) whether it is also a fact that the steps have been taken by the said Division to determine the anomalies, inconsistencies and difficulties in the administration and implementation of said Laws and Rules; and (e) the names of officers/branches appointed/designated therefor? Reply not received.

12. Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi: (Deferred during 41st Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government to develop and make green both sides and divider of IJP Road, Islamabad?

Reply not received.

7. Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan: (Deferred during 41st Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that tap water is not being supplied to the residents of House No.24, Category-II, Street 52 and House No.8, Street No. 49, Category-II, Sector G-10/3, Islamabad since long; if so, the reasons thereof;

(b) whether it is a fact that a number of complaints have been registered in the concerned inquiry offices for supply of water to the said residents; if so, the details thereof; (c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to take actions against the responsibles thereof; if so, the details; if not, the reasons thereof; and (d) the time by which water will be supplied to the said residents?

Reply not received. 9 8. Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan: (Deferred during 42nd Session) Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the road along the water Complaint Centre opposite to the Federal Government Housing Foundation, Sector G-10/4, Islamabad is in a dilapidated condition since long; if so, the reasons alongwith the time by which it will be repaired; and (b) the total expenditure to be incurred thereon? Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) Yes, it is fact that the said road is in dilapidated condition. An estimate amounting to Rs. 9.291 (M) has been prepared for complete rehabilitation of said road and same will be carried out within Two (02) months. (b) Anticipated Expenditure is Rs. 9.291 (M). 11. Sheikh Salahuddin: (Deferred during 42nd Session) Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative Housing Society, Islamabad has not purchased some pockets of land in Sector G-15/4, Islamabad; if so, the steps taken in this regard; (b) whether it is also a fact that the said case is subjudice; if so, the name of the Court, the year in which the case has been filed and the number of hearings made thereof so far;

(c) the time by which inquiry will be conducted against the present and ex-office bearers and employees of the said Society; (d) the time by which said inquiry will be finalized;

(e) the total amount recovered therefrom so far; and

(f) the persons from whom the said amount has been recovered?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) Jammu & Kashmir Cooperative Housing Society, Islamabad has not purchased some pockets of 10 land in Sector G-15/4, Islamabad. The Society tried its level best to purchase land from the owner of 12 kanal land, namely Qazi Sultan but the owner is demanding payment of 56 kanals of land which is illegally occupied by him.

(b) Against the illegal possession of Qazi Sultan the J&KCHS has filled a case in the Civil Court, Islamabad “J&KCHS vs Qazi Sultan” in March, 2015. Till now 14 hearings of said case have been held.

(d) The inquiry is underway and will be completed shortly.

(e) The inquiry is still undergoing, hence the information is nil.

(f) As above.

9. Ms. Zaib Jaffar: (Deferred during 44th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the consumers rights implementation is a major concern for consumers in Pakistan where the Shopkeepers are selling substandard and defective goods at high prices due to non conformity of consumers protection laws; if so, the steps being taken by the Ministry to address the said issue/concern; and

(b) whether the Ministry is monitoring the implementation of consumers protection law through transparent means and taking feedback of the outcomes on action taken?

Reply not received.

16. Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi: (Deferred during 44th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the water connections are not being given to the residents of Sector D-12/4, Islamabad; if so, the reasons thereof; and 11 (b) the time by which the water connections will be given to said residents? Reply not received.

31. Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi: (Deferred during 44th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the actions taken against FIR No.109 and NC No.26 lodged on 06-04-2016 and 08-06-2016 respectively in I-9 Police Station, Islamabad?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): As per reports of concerned SHOs the case wise detail of criminal cases is as under:

CASE FIR NO. 109 DATED 06-04-2016 U/S 489-F PPC P.S. I- AREA, ISLAMABAD.

Brief facts of the case are that on 06-04-2016, the complainant of the case namely Mazhar Ali Sial submitted a written application in the Police Station Industrial Area, Islamabad mentioning therein that the accused namely Faiz Muhammad S/o Faqir Muhammad issued to him a Cheque No.10099577 amounting to Rs. 90000/- regarding rent of land and upon presentation of the said cheque in the concerned bank the same was dishonored due to insufficient amount in the Account of the accused and requested for registration of criminal case against the proposed accused and recovery of his amount. Upon receipt of this application the above captioned case was registered and investigation was carried out by local police.

SALIENT FEATURES OF INVESTIGATION:

 After registration of the case, investigation was carried out by local police of PS Industrial Area, Islamabad. Just after the registration of case the investigating officer inspected the crime scene, prepared the un-scaled map of the place of occurrence and recorded the statements of witnesses u/s 161 Cr.P.C.

 Afterward, the investigating officer made efforts to arrest the nominated accused but he could not be arrested despite hectic efforts.

 The investigating officer got issued the non-bailable warrant of arrest of the nominated accused Faiz Muhammad S/o Faqir Muhammad and again made strenuous efforts to cause his arrest but the accused 12 deliberately concealed himself to avoid the arrest. However, efforts are, underway to arrest the accused.

 The investigating officer initiated proceedings u/s 87 & 88 Cr.P.C. against the accused and on 16-01-2017, the court of competent jurisdiction declared the accused as Proclaimed Offender after fulfilling all the legal formalities.  On 26-12-2016, challan u/s 512 Cr.P.C against the Proclaimed offender Faiz Muhammad S/o Faqir Muhammad was sent in the court of Syed Haider Shah learned Judicial Magistrate, Islamabad for further proceedings.  The local police is making all out efforts to arrest the Proclaimed Offender involved in the crime and conclude the investigation on merit but he is still at large. CASE FIR NO.26 DATED 26-01-2016 U/S 489-F PPC P.S. I-AREA, ISLAMABAD Brief facts of the case are that on 26-01-2016, the complainant of the case namely Rohail lrshad S/o Muhammad Irshad submitted a written application in the Police Station Industrial Area, Islamabad wherein, it was mentioned that accused Sheikh Sadiq has taken a loan of Rs. 220,000/- from him regarding purchase of cloth and issued him a cheque which was dishonored on presentation in the concerned bank due to insufficient balance and requested for registration of criminal case and recovery of his amount. Upon receipt of this application the above captioned case was registered and investigation was carried out by local police SALIENT FEATURES OF INVESTIGATION:  After the registration of case the investigation was carried out by local police.  During the course of investigation the investigating officer arrested the accused Sheikh Sadiq involved in the crime and thoroughly interrogated. The accused was sent to judicial custody after completion of investigation and on 19-09-2016, a complete challan against the accused was sent to the court of Syed Haider Ali Shah learned Judicial Magistrate, Islamabad. The accused was acquitted from the case on 06-12-2016 from the court of Syed Haider Shah, Judicial Magistrate, Islamabad due to compromise between the parties. 13 34. Dr. Fehmida Mirza: (Deferred during 44th Session)

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) the names of training institutions/academies working under the Finance Division for capacity building of its employees at present;

(b) the details of teaching faculty of the said institutions alongwith their qualifications and experiences;

(d) the institution and post-wise number of employees trained during the financial year 2015-16;

(e) the institution-wise total expenditures incurred thereon; and

(f) the steps being taken by the Government to improve the institutional capacity of the said institutions/academies?

Reply not received.

39. Dr. Arif Alvi: (Deferred during 44th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) the date on which the allotment letters issued against those membership holders who have deposited three installments in the Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative Housing Society, Zone-V, Islamabad;

(b) the procedure adopted to allot plots and to issue allotment letters by the said Society against the said memberships;

(d) the name of courier service utilized therefor; and 14 (e) the name of allottees whose allotment letters have returned due to wrong addresses alongwith the dates thereof separately?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) The allotment letters were issued to members who have deposited the cost of land and 3 installments of development charges on 3rd January, 2010 and the allotment letter (with plot number) were issued accordingly.

(b) The allotment of plot was made through computerized balloting.

(d) The allotment letters were personally handed over to the allottee/ their authorized representative.

(e) As the allotment letters were not sent to the allottee through any; courier services thereof, the question of wrong address etc. does not rise.

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)

40. Mr. Waseem Akhtar Shaikh: (Deferred during 44th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that potable water is not being supplied to the residents of Sector G-10/3, Islamabad since long except the residents of House No.8 and 24, Category-II of the same Sector; if so, the reasons thereof;

(b) whether it is a fact that a number of complaints registered to the concerned inquiry offices for supply of water to the said residents; if so, the details thereof; and

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) No, it is not a fact that potable water is not being supplied to the residents of Sector G-10/3, Islamabad since long. 15 (b) 48 complaints were registered at the concerned Tanker Enquiry Office for supply of water to the said residents during the month of August & September, 2017 and water supplied to all the complainants.

(c) The repair/maintenance of tube wells, control valves, leakages, filtration plants & tankers are being carried out to ensure smooth supply of potable water in all of the Sectors includings the above said area.

42. Ms. Zaib Jaffar: (Deferred during 44th Session)

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is conscious about the possibility of environmental threats that will occur in Pakistan by the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC); if so, the steps taken/being taken by the Ministry to control the said threats;

(b) whether plans have been made to monitor and execute the Paris Convention which was signed by Pakistan in November, 2016 to address the Global Challenges of Climate Change;

(d) whether Pakistan is not making ways to include Europeans, Central Asian States, Russia and other interested countries to participate in CPEC;

(e) if the answers to part (c) and (d) above are in the affirmative, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Planning, Development and Reform (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) The Government is fully committed to ensure safety and well being of the people.

Section 12 of the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997, makes it mandatory for any proponent of a project to file Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) report or Environmental Impact Assessment Report with Federal Agency and seek prior approval before commencement of construction or operation. 16 The IEE/EIA Reports of the projects, Inter-alia include an Environment Management Plan (EMP) which contains mitigation measures for all anticipated environmental impacts alongwith monitoring mechanism to ensure implementation.

Environmental impact assessment/ appraisal is mandatory for approval of PC1 of PDSP projects by the Central Development Working Party.

EIA has been done for all projects launched under CPEC. Mitigation measures are part of EIA Report which are complied with by the executing agencies.

(b) Pakistan submitted its Intended Nationally Determined contribution (INDC) and intends to reduce up to 20% of its 2030 projected GHG emissions subject to availability of international grants to meet total abatement cost for the indicated 20% reduction amounting to about US$ 40 billion at current prices. Pakistan’s adaptation needs range between U$ 7 to US 14 billion/annum during this period.

(c) CPEC is a bilateral initiative between China and Pakistan. Its nature is inclusive and not exclusive being a part of the larger initiative of the ‘One Belt One Road’. CPEC Special Economic Zones are open for all investors including local, Chinese and other foreign nations.

(d) Policy is being worked out by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in consultation with relevant line ministries.

(e) Not applicable.

30. Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi: (Deferred during 46th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that toll tax is being collected by Local Government Institutions at entry points of different places in Islamabad from owners of vehicles at present; (b) if so, the details alongwith justification thereof; and (c) the authority who granted approval therefor?

Reply not received. 17 31. Mr. Iqbal Muhammad Ali Khan: (Deferred during 46th Session) Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the total number of employees of MRP Project and the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports posted at Missions abroad (MRP Section) for the last five years alongwith their names, designations and Missions/Countries; and

(b) the total number of contractual employees out of them have skipped/slipped therefrom alongwith their names, designations and Missions/Countries?

Reply not received.

32. Mr. Iqbal Muhammad Ali Khan: (Deferred during 46th Session) Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the total payments made under the head of TA/DA to the present Director Headquarter, Directorate General of Immigration and Passports, Islamabad since his posting alongwith details of all the hotels receipts thereof? Reply not received. 35. Shaikh Rohale Asghar: (Deferred during 46th Session) Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that there is no avenue in the department of National Savings, Karachi Region for the promotion of employees working on the post of Stenotypist to the next grade; (b) whether it is also a fact that the employees are working on the said post in the same grade for the last thirty years; (c) the total number of employees working on the said post at present alongwith the details thereof; and (d) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to promote the said employees; if so, the time by which promotion will be made thereon? 18 Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs: (a) The Stenotypists are promoted to the next higher post of 11 Assistant Private Secretary (BS-16) subject to availability of post and fulfillment of required criteria for promotion. A combined seniority list of Stenotypists is maintained. The post of Assistant Private Secretary (BPS-16) has a quota of 50% direct appointment and 50% by promotion. They are promoted to Assistant Private Secretary (BS-16), against the quota reserved for promotion, on the basis of seniority-cum-fitness.

(b) It is incorrect that the employees are working on the said post on the same grade for the last thirty years. Infact, the post of Stenotypist (BS-12) was upgraded to Stenotypist (BS-14) in pursuance of Finance Division’s O.M.No. 19 (55) Legal-II/2010-1055 dated 23-12-2011 Accordingly; the incumbents were promoted /upgraded in BS-14 w.e.f. 23-12-2011.

(c) There are 06 Stenotpyists (BS-14) working against the 07 sanctioned posts in Regional Directorate of National Savings, Zonal Inspection & Accounts Office, and Regional Accounts Office, Karachi. The detail of Stenotypists working in Karachi region is Annexed. (d) Every employee who is otherwise eligible is considered for promotion provided the vacancy is available in a higher grade. At present, only one post of Assistant Private Secretary is lying vacant and the senior most Stenotypist belongs to Rawalpindi region. The promotion cases of employees of Karachi region will be considered as and when they fulfill the criteria for promotion and availability of vacant posts in the next higher grade. Annexure DETAIL OF STENOTYPISTS WORKING IN KARACHI REGION ————————————————————————————————————— S.No. Name Date of Birth Date of Entry Date of Entry in BS-12 in BS-14 ————————————————————————————————————— 1 Syed Sultan Ali 01-08-1962 01-12-1984 23-12-2011 2 Syed Muhammad Ali 02-01-1963 04-12-1984 23-12-2011 3 Mr. Muhammad Khalil 15-03-1963 02-10-1982 23-12-2011 4 Mr. Sohail Naseer 12-11-1971 21-04-2000 23-12-2011 5 Mr. Ayaz Ali Solangi 15-05-1986 - 05-10-2015 6 Mr. Muhammad Saad 18-09-1986 - 29-10-2015 —————————————————————————————— 19 37. Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb: (Deferred during 46th Session) Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistanis have to face difficulties as a result of un-necessary delay by the staff posted at Pakistan Iran Border at Taftan resultantly remained stranded for several days in Iran; if so, whether the Government intends to impart further trainings to concerned staff thereof; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government of Pakistan to address the difficulties of Pakistanis being faced on their way back from Iran? Reply not received.

38. Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan: (Deferred during 46th Session) Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the possession of plots of P-Block under the Intelligence Bureau Employees Cooperative Housing Society, Islamabad has not been given so far; (b) whether it is also a fact that the development work has not been started in said Block so far; (c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the reasons thereof; (d) the time by which development work will be started in said Block; and (e) the date on which possession will be given to allottees of said Block?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) Yes.

(b) No. The development work on around 600 kanal land is in progress.

(c) Some pockets of land in the Society are still to be cleared and Managing Committee of the Society is making efforts to clear these pockets. 20 (d) The Society intends to start development work on remaining land in Block-P by the end of current year.

(e) 350 plots in said Block are ready for possession. However, possession of remaining plots in Block-P will be handed over to the allottees by the end of 2018.

9. Mr. Siraj Muhammad Khan: (Deferred during 47th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to refer to the Un-starred Question No. 36 replied on 05-12-2013 and to state whether the Islamabad Transport Authority has managed to evolve a mechanism for fixing per kilometer fare of taxies?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): The fare of public service vehicles (vans, mini buses, Suzuki loaders) is fixed in ICT and is revised from time to time, keeping in view the fluctuation in fuel prices.

One of the main reasons is that prescribed fare meters are not available in the market. The fare meter system is not available even in the adjoining Provinces i.e. Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is pertinent to mention that Punjab Government has in the recent past introduced ‘Green Cab Scheme’ which is also without fare meters, due to above mentioned reasons.

10. Mr. Siraj Muhammad Khan: (Deferred during 47th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Water Filtration Plants have not been installed in all Sectors of Islamabad so far;

(b) if so, whether there is any plan for installation of at least one plant in each Sector of Islamabad?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) Yes.

(b) Yes, there is a plan to install at least one small filtration plant in each sector in consultation with the Chairman of respective Union Council. 21 11. Mr. Sher Akbar Khan: (Deferred during 47th Session) Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the total number of officers of the Senate and National Assembly Secretariats who have applied for Motorcar Advance since 01-01-2016 alongwith the details thereof; and (b) the time by which Motorcar Advance will be granted to said officers? Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs: (a) 56 applications of officers/ officials from National Assembly Secretariat and 31 applications of officers/ officials from Senate Secretariat have been received in AGPR Islamabad since 01-01-2016 for grant of Motor Car Advance. Detail is Annexed. (b) It takes 2½ to 3 years from date of submission of request till issuance of Fund Availability Certificate (FAC). Grant of Motor Car Advance is, however, based on availability of funds. (Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library) 12. Ms. Nighat Parveen Mir: (Deferred during 47th Session) Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether the Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative Housing Society allotted plots to its members in Zone-IV, Islamabad during the year 2005; (b) whether possession of the said plots has not been given up till now; if so, the reasons thereof; (c) whether it is a fact that the Capital Development Authority has not issued NOC for development to the said Society up till now; if so, the details thereof; (d) whether it is also a fact that the fine has been imposed on members; if so, the formula used for imposition of fine alongwith the details thereof; and (e) whether it is further a fact that fine in respect of certain members has been waived off; if so, the details and the reasons of contradiction thereof? 22 Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) Yes. (b) Yes, the possession of Agro Farms have not been handed over to allottees, because the development work of the Society has not been completed so far. (c) Yes the Capital Development Authority has not issued NOC for the development because the Society did not fulfill the requisite formalities. However, all requisite drawings / documents have recently been submitted by the Society to CDA Islamabad and, the matter of NOC is under process. (d) No, the Jammu & Kashmir Cooperative Housing Society has never imposed any fine/escalation on the members of the Agro Farms Scheme in Zone-IV Islamabad. (e) As at part (d) above.

13. Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan: (Deferred during 47th Session) Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that audit of the Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative Housing Society, Islamabad has revealed a fraud of rupees one billion; if so, the details thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that action has been taken by the Government against responsibles thereof; if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to impose ban on that persons involved therein for contesting election of the Society till the completion of inquiry which is under consideration; if not, the reasons thereof; and

(d) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to make payment to owners to clear G-15/4 pocket from amount that will be recovered therefrom; if not, the reasons thereof?

Reply not received. 13. Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi: Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state whether it is a fact that post of Head Clerk (BPS-11) and other equivalent posts have not been up-graded in the line with 23 the up-gradation of the LDC, UDC and Assistant from BPS-07 to 09, BPS-09 to 11 and BPS-14 to 16 respectively by the Ministry; if so, the steps being taken by the Ministry to upgrade the said posts? Transferred to Establishment Division for anwer on Next Rota Day. 14. Mr. Siraj Muhammad Khan: Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the PC-II for the Prime Minister’s Programme for the construction of New Hospitals in the country has been made; if so, the details thereof; if not, the steps being taken to make the same at the earliest in the best interest of the public? Reply not received. 15. Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi: Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether the Federal Board of Revenue being a regulator has taken notice of the practice of double charging of GST from consumers by the Metro Cash and Carry, Islamabad, first on shelf price of the product and second at the time of accumulated bill of consumers; if so, the details alongwith the reasons thereof; and (b) the remedial steps being taken in this regard? Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs: (a) & (b) A detailed analysis of sales by Metro Cash & Carry has been conducted by the field formation whereby it has been found that various items sold are charged differently according to the rules prescribed. Some of the items are taxed at zero-rates, some at reduced rate, some are exempted items from levy of taxes, some are third schedule goods and the others are charged at standard 17% sales tax. The sales tax is shown against each item in the invoice and total sales tax is again mentioned at the end. No incident has come to the knowledge of the field formation whereby sales tax is charged twice. 16. Ms. Surriya Asghar: Will the Minister for Statistics be pleased to state: (a) the name of training institutions/academies working under the Statistics Division for capacity building of its employees at present; 24 (b) the details of teaching faculty of said institutions alongwith their qualifications and experiences; (c) the syllabus being taught in the said institutions at present; (d) the institution and post-wise number of employees trained during the financial year 2015-16; (e) the institution-wise total expenditure incurred thereon; and (f) the steps being taken by the Government to improve the institutional capacity of said institutions/academies? Minister for Statistics (Mr. Kamran Michael): (a) No training institution/ academy exists in PBS/Statistics Division. However a small training wing exists within PBS to train its staff. (b) Training wing in PBS primarily provides in-house training facility on very limited scale on the need basis. For such training activities services of senior professionals of PBS as well as from the market are utilized as trainers. For this limited training activity skeleton staff structure has been provided from within the staff strength of PBS. However, due to heavy engagement in Census activities for the last two years training activities remained dormant.

(c) Courses offered for Officials (BS-9 TO BS-16) Report writing and IT Communication Skills Data Processing STATA SPSS Minitab General Statistics + Data Analysis GPS Device usage Listing Mapping MS World + Power Point MS Excel Basic + Advance MS Project Office Book keeping and-Office Record maintenance Photocopies & Fax Machine trouble shooting Price Statistics Skill Development and abilities of employees to their job performance Data Collection Ethics 25 (d) As mentioned at a & b above, no separate training academy/ institution/Staff exists. However for the limited training activity, the training wing has been provided with the skeleton staff from within staff strength of PBS. Training conducted in 2015-16:

Period Course Name No. of Participants

20-22 September, 2016 Agriculture Survey in Pakistan 30 6-8 October, 2016 Android based CAPI software for the Pilot 20 project of Agriculture Census 2016 Total: 50 (e) There is no separate budget for trainings/ Training Wing. However, limited expenditure incurred on these training activities i.e. Rs.17000. It is added that expenses on guest speakers and resource persons are invariably sponsored by donor agencies like UNFPA, World Bank etc. (f) A proposal for establishment of Statistical Training & Research Institute was initiated during 2015. However, the said proposal was finally not accepted by the Ministry of Planning and Development and returned with views that there are already a number of training institutions established in public sector. As such, establishing a new training institute at this stage may not be of desired utility (Annex-I). (Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library) 17. Ms. Surriya Asghar: Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the name of training institutions/academies working under the Revenue Division for capacity building of its employees at present; (b) the details of teaching faculty of said institutions alongwith their qualifications and experiences; (c) the syllabus being taught in the said institutions at present; (d) the institution and post-wise number of employees trained during the financial year 2015-16; (e) the institution-wise total expenditure incurred thereon; and (f) the steps being taken by the Government to improve the institutional capacity of said institutions/academies? 26 Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs: (a) Two training academies are functioning under Revenue Division, one each for Inland Revenue Service and Pakistan Custom Service namely: Directorate of Training & Research DOT (IRS) Lahore. Directorate General of Training & Research DGTR (Customs), Karachi. (b) Training faculty includes senior in service / retired Government officers from IRS/PCS. Besides resource persons from private sectors i.e. lawyers, charted accountants etc. also form part of visiting faculty. Details as per Annex-A & Annex-B. (c) The syllabus taught at DOT IRS and DGTR Customs is placed at Annex C & D Anti Narcotics Act, Arms act, Passport Act. In addition, selected portion of other laws i.e. Constitution of Pakistan, Evidence Act, and Contract Act etc. Information technology, sectoral analysis, field visits and research are also part of syllabus. Detail of trainings imparted is tabulated below: Post DOT IRS Karachi Lahore ISD Total Officers BS-17 to 19 274 386 145 805 Officials BS-07 to 16 1107 472 172 1751 Total: 1381 858 317 2556 (d) Detail of trainings imparted is tabulated below: Post DGTR (Customs) Karachi Lahore ISD Total Officers BS-17 to 19 491 409 310 1210 Officials BS-07 to 16 850 474 565 1889 Total: 1341 883 875 3099 (e) 2015-16 DGTR Customs: Rs.114,496 M DOT-IRS Rs.131,748 M (f) The syllabi are continuously improved by introducing new topics such as Anti Money Laundering, automatic exchange of information, International Trade. Coordination with the international agencies like HMRC, OECD, and International Customs association for sponsored foreign and local courses and seminars have also been improved. 27

Web best learning is a new initiative whereby online courses are arranged by the DGTR for the staff at distant lnratinnc (Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library) 18. Dr. Nikhat Shakeel Khan: Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that salaries of some officers of Sir Syed Memorial Society have been stopped by the Commissioner, Islamabad Capital Terrotory; if so, the details alongwith the reasons thereof; and (b) the time by which salaries will be paid to said employees?

Reply not received.

19. Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of FIRs registered on 04-09-2017 in Police Station, Lohi Bher, Islamabad alongwith the details including names, father’s names and addresses of applicants thereof; and (b) whether it is a fact that no action has been taken thereon so far; if so, the reasons thereof? Reply not received. 20. Mr. Waseem Akhtar Shaikh: Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the total number of Assistants of the National Assembly Secretariat who have applied for Motorcar Advance since 01-01-2017 alongwith the names thereof; (b) the total number of Assistants of the said Secretariat to whom the amount of said Advance has been issued; and (c) whether there is any proposal to increase the amount of said Advance; if so, when it will be implemented? Reply not received. 28 21. Ms. Naseema Hafeez Panezai: Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state whether it is a fact that survey under the Benazir Income Support Programme has not been started in Village Shahmeer Brohi, Malook Kalhoro, Mirwah and Ali Bakhsh Brohi of Tehsil Mehar, District Dadu for issuance of new cards so far; if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard? Reply not received. 22. Ms. Aliya Kamran: Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to refer to the Un-Starred Question No. 9 replied on 18-9-2017 and to state: (a) the names of the persons alongwith the amount recovered from them separately as per the report of inquiry conducted against the previous and present elected bodies and employees of the Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative Housing Society, Islamabad; (b) the action taken against the responsibles thereof; (c) the head under which the said recovered amount has been deposited alongwith the dates thereof; (d) as to why fresh inquiry was ordered in March, 2017 alongwith details thereof; and (e) the time by which inquiry report will be made final? Reply not received. 23. Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan: Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that barbed wire has been installed/fixed by the residents of House No.7, Street No.25, Sector F-6/2, Islamabad; (b) if so, the steps taken by the concerned authority to remove the same? Reply not received.

ISLAMABAD: JAWAD RAFIQUE MALIK, The 7th December, 2017. Secretary.

PCPPI—4690(2017) NA—07-12-2017—650.