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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT ———— “QUESTIONS for ORAL ANSWERS and THEIR REPLIES” to Be Asked A 1 (50th Session) NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT ———— “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; (c) the mechanism being adopted by the CDA to enforce those rates; and (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.
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