1 (46Th Session) NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

1 (46th Session)

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

Wednesday, the 20th September, 2017

12. *Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi: (Deferred on 11-09-2017)

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state:

(a) the year-wise funds allocated, released and utilized for the promotion of exports of the country since June, 2013;

(b) whether it is a fact that small percentage of above-mentioned funds were used for the promotion of exports during the said period; if so, the reasons alongwith the impacts thereof; and

Minister for Commerce and Textile (Mr. Mohammad Pervaiz Malik): (a) Trade Development Authority of Pakistan is the primary exports promotion department of Pakistan. During the period July 2012 to June 2017 (5 years), TDAP received funds amounting to Rs.5,147,231,000/- from Finance Division Out of these funds TDAP incurred Rs. 2,406,985,500/- on promotion of export during the stated period.

(b) The amount i.e. Rs.2,406,985,500/- mentioned above has been fully utilized for promotion of export. The detailed break-up of the activities, year-wise, is attached at Annex-I.

(c) The following steps being taken by the Government to increase exports: 2 i. Prime Minister of Pakistan has announced the export package of PKR 180 billion for exporting business community, which is applicable for nearly 18 months for the period from 16th January, 2017 to 30th June, 2018. The incentive for 2017-18 would be available to those who would achieve an increase of 10% in annual exports. Out of the total annual allocation, an amount of PKR 107.5 billion has been allocated to textiles sector (PKR 87.5 billion for Draw Backs and PKR 20 billion for withdrawal of duties/taxes on import of cotton and machinery), whereas an amount of PKR 12.5 billion is the annual allocation for Draw Backs on export of non-textiles (other value added sectors). ii. Under Strategic Trade Policy Framework (STPF), 2015-18, a total of Rs. 6 billion is allocated for current year spent on the development. The initiatives inter-alia include:

a. Technology Up-gradation: An incentive for technology up-gradation in the shape of investment support of 20% and mark-up support of 50% upto a maximum of Rs. 1 (one) Million per annum per company for import of new plant and machinery.

b. Product Development: Matching grant upto a maximum of Rs. 5 (five) Million for specified plant and machinery or specified items to improve product design and encourage innovation in SMEs and export sectors of leather, pharmaceutical and fisheries.

c. Branding & Certification Development Support: Matching grant to facilitate the branding and certification for faster growth of the SME and export sector in Pakistan’s economy through Intellectual Property Registration (including trade and service marks), Certification and Accreditation.

d. Draw-back for local taxes and levies (DLTL): DLTL is being given to exporters on free on board (FOB) values of their enhanced exports if increased by 10% and beyond (over last year’s exports) at the rate of 4% on the increased exports. iii. Short-term export enhancement measures:—Under short-term export enhancement measures, the four product categories i.e. 3 Basmati rice, horticulture, meat and meat products, and jewellery, are being focused with the parallel focus on the following markets: (i) Iran, (ii) Afghanistan, (iii) China, and (iv) European Union.

iv. Under Textile Policy 2014-2019, Rs. 6 billion was allocated in the fiscal year FY2016-17 to facilitate exporters.

v. The sales tax zero-rating regime for five export oriented sectors, i.e., textile, leather, carpets, surgical and sports goods has been introduced with effect from July 1, 2016.

vi. In order to counter the import surge through unfair trade and strengthen trade defence mechanisms, National Tariff Commission Act has been revamped and approved by the Parliament in 2015. vii. In order to promote exports to new markets, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan is undertaking various export promotional activities through trade exhibitions and delegations. viii. The State Bank of Pakistan has further reduced the discount rate to 5.75%. Similarly, the Export Finance Rate is currently at 3%, which is the lowest in a decade.

ix. Exim Bank is being established to facilitate export credit and for reducing the cost of borrowing for exporting sectors on a long term basis. This will also reduce their risks through export credit guarantees and insurance facilities. The Board of Directors of the Bank has been appointed and it will be functional soon after completing the technical formalities.

x. The Ministry is undertaking consistent efforts for getting additional market access for Pakistani products in the potential markets. In this regard, FTA negotiations with Turkey and Thailand are at an advanced stage, negotiations with Iran on FTA are being initiated, and joint research study to assess the potential for a preferential arrangement with Korea is underway.

xi. To further improve the existing regulatory regime and incentivize export oriented sectors, the following measures are underway in the Ministry of Commerce to enhance exports of the country: 4

Mid Course Review of STPF 2015-18.

Review of Export and Import Policy Order to streamline the regulatory regime for trade facilitation.

Extension of Prime Minister’s Trade Enhancement Package.

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)

16. *Dr. Fouzia Hameed: (Deferred on 11-09-2017)

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased to state the targets fixed and achieved by the Ministry and its attached/ sub-ordinate departments during the last four years for improvement of service structure and public service delivery?

Minister for States and Frontier Regions [Lt. General (Retd.) Abdul Qadir Baloch]: At present SAFRON Division is Administrative Division for FATA at Federal Lever and has only one Attached Department i.e Chief Commissionerate for Afghan Refugees(CCAR), Islamabad.

FATA SECRETARIAT:

Public Service delivery imparted by Health and Education Sectors i.e. target fixed and achieved during the last four years and improvement of service structure is given below

I. Health Sector at Annex-I.

II. Education Sector at Annex-II.

CCAR, ISLAMABAD.

The mandate of the Chief Commissionerate for Afghan Refugees Islamabad being an attached department of SAFRON is to assist the Ministry of SAFRON in policy formulation and its implementation on all matters relating to Afghan refugees. The CCAR office is also responsible for monitoring and evaluation of programs being carried out by CARs, International Organizations and NGOs. 5

Target fixed and achieved by CCAR during the last four years and improvement of service structure are at Annex-III.

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)

@17. *Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak:

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of Pakistani students presently involved in labourer/employments by Pakistani businessmen in UK;

(b) whether it is a fact that the Pakistani businessmen in the said country are exploiting the above said students and giving them low salaries as compared to market rates; and

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) According to UK statistics, a total of 58,512 study visas have been granted from 2011 to first quarter of 2015 to Pakistani students. However, total number of Pakistani students presently involved in labor/employment by Pakistani businessmen in UK is not available in any official document.

(b) Pakistani students like all international students are generally allowed to do part time job (for limited working hours) with a fixed minimum wage rate. Employers are required to report all such contractual agreements to HMRC — Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs. This reporting mechanism ensures that nobody is employed on less than minimum wage rate. HMRC also deducts taxes from employers. These sponsors pay salaries to their employers according to local laws.

(c) Community Welfare Attaché’s office at Consulate General of Pakistan is operative and any such incidents can be reported to this Wing in order to take up the issue with concerned quarters. ______@Transferred from Overseas Pakistani’s and Human Resource Development Division: 6 @96. *Ms. Belum Hasnain:

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) the location-wise names of the educational institutions established by the Government of Pakistan abroad; and

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to establish more such institutions abroad; if so, the proposed locations thereof?

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) Pakistan Embassy/community Schools are present in fifteen Pakistan Missions abroad i.e. Abu Dhabi, Ankara, Bahrain, Beijing, Cairo, Damascus, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait, Muscat, Tripoli, Riyadh, and Tehran.

(b) There is no such proposal under consideration of Government to establish more such institutions abroad.

2. *Ms. Shagufta Jumani: (Deferred on 11-09-2017)

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistani’s and Human Resource Development be pleased to state:

(a) the year-wise funds allocated for Overseas Pakistanis Foundation since 01-01-2014;

(b) the performance of the said Foundation during the said period?

Minister for Overseas Pakistani’s and Human Resource Development (Pir Syed Saddaruddin Shah Rashidi): (a) The OPF does not receive any financial allocation under the Govt of Pakistan Public Sector Development Program (PSDP). The source of funding of the Foundation is Welfare Fund collected from the emigrants who proceed abroad under the Emigration Ordinace,1979 for employment.

Years wise Receipts are as fallowing: ______@Transferred from Federal Education and Professional Tranning Division: 7

Rs. In “000” —————————————————————————————— Audited Un- Audited —————————————————————————————— 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 —————————————————————————————— Rs. 2,511,775 Rs. 2,813,828 Rs. 3,080,426 Rs. 2,522,954 —————————————————————————————— (b) Performance of Overseas Pakistanis Foundation since 01-01-2014

WELFARE SECTOR:

Financial Aid provided to 4,374 beneficiaries amounting to Rs.1,259 million.

Free Transport of bodies of deceased OPs, from Airport - 568 cases.

4,341 complaints registered with OPF, 2,574 cases have been settled and rest are being pursued with concerned departments.

Recovery of end of service dues from employers amounting to Rs.1,042 million of 1,587 cases.

92,052 patients treated and 5,503 patients operated in OPF Eye Hospital Mirpur (AJK).

147,502 patients treated and 5,782 patients operated in OPF Eye Hospital YaroKhoso, D.G. Khan.

103 eye camps have been established, 238,309 patients treated and 20,526 patients operated.

One Window Facilitation Desks (OWFD) have been established at all major international airports in Pakistan.

31,868 Foreign Exchange Remittance Cards (FERC) issued against remittances of US$ 742 million. 8 EDUCATION SECTOR:

Outreach scholarship programs for the children of Overseas Pakistanis studying in Pakistan, in collaboration of the Punjab Education Endowment Fund(PEEF). Rs. 30 Million has been allocated for the scheme.

HOUSING SECTOR:

Completion of development works (Roads, Water Supply, Sewerage, Bridges) of OPF Housing Scheme in Zone-V, Islamabad by FWO.

Completion of development works of OPF Housing Scheme Phase-I Extension Lahore.

Completion of construction works of OPF School building at Sanghar & Gujrat.

Commencement of construction works of OPF School building at Peshawar & Quetta (55% Completed).

Improvement in security surveillance at OPF Housing Schemes, OPF Schools/Colleges.

Rehabilitation & Improvement of OPF Housing schemes Lahore, Peshawar & Mirpur (AJK).

RESEARCH & TRAINING SECTOR:

Research, Training & Policy Reforms division was established on 1st December, 2016 and responsible to provide overall strategic guidance for smooth functioning of the organization.

Policy Research carried out on various topics such as

Reintegration of Returnee Migrant Workers

Trends of Migration: A Comparative Analysis

Organized an International seminar on “Enhancing the Role of Overseas Pakistanis in Nation Building” to highlight the issues and problems related to overseas Pakistanis. 9

144. *Ms. Sajida Begum: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to refer to the Starred Question No.270 replied on 19-4-2017 and to state the total number of Pakistanis imprisoned in the jails of Bulgaria at present?

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): As per information received from Parep Sofia, there are currently five (5) Pakistani nationals imprisoned in Bulgarian Jails on various charges.

145. *Ms. Suraiya Jatoi: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state the platforms/offices established/ opened for Oversees Pakistanis to lodge/register their complaints since June, 2013 alongwith facilities available in said platforms/ offices?

Minister for Overseas Pakistani’s and Human Resource Development (Pir Syed Saddaruddin Shah Rashidi): OPF Complaint Cell

In order to resolve the complaints /issues of Overseas Pakistanis, a Complaint Cell is functioning in OPF. All Regional Offices of OPF i.e Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan, and Mirpur (AJK) are nominated as focal points to resolve the complaints of Overseas Pakistanis related to various Agencies/Departments.

Since June, 2013 total 5036 complaints have been registered with OPF for appropriate action and about 2995 cases have been settled and rest are being pursued with concerned departments.

Further, 24/7 Monitoring/Complaint Cell has been established/ functioning with effect from 26-06-2013 in OPF head office Islamabad. The main function of the cell is to facilitate the Overseas Pakistanis at any time. Help Line (111-040-040). 10

One Window Facilitation Desks (OWFD) have been established at all major International Airports in Pakistan to resolve the issues of Overseas Pakistanis, while coming in and going abroad.

In addition to above the following steps has been taken by the Government.

(a) Grievance Commissioner for Overseas Pakistanis has been appointed by the Wafadi Mohtasib (Ombudsman) Secretariat, Islamabad for resolving the complaints of overseas Pakistanis.

(b) Overseas Pakistanis Commission Punjab (OPC) has been established by the Punjab Government for resolving the problems of the overseas Pakistanis and registered their complaints through online system.

146. *Ms. Khalida Mansoor: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state the position holds Pakistan in Cricket in International Ranking at present?

Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (Mr. Riaz Hussain Pirzada): The present position/rankings of Pakistan Cricket Team are as under:—

i. Test 6th

ii. One Day Intentional 6th

iii. T20 2nd

147. *Shaikh Rohale Asghar: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) the name of countries to which Pakistani passengers are not allowed to take medicines with them at present; and 11 (b) whether any publication for public awareness regarding such ban is being published/made in Pakistan?

Transferred to National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination Division for answer on Next Rota Day.

148. *Mr. Imran Zafar Leghari: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state whether it is a fact that China has given a proposal to Pakistan to setup a Trade Centre on Pakistan China border for promoting bilateral trade; if so, the details thereof?

Minister for Commerce and Textile (Mr. Mohammad Pervaiz Malik): No such proposal has been given by the People’s Republic of China to setup a Trade Centre on Pakistan-China border for promotion of bilateral trade.

149. *Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the Masters qualifications in Pakistan are not at par with foreign education system; if so, the reasons thereof; and

(b) the criteria being adopted by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen while granting equivalence certificate in above case?

Transferred from Federal Education and Professional Tranning Division for answer on Next Rota Day.

150. *Ms. Asyia Naz Tanoli: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of players of the Pakistan Cricket Team included in the tax net;

(b) the total number of players of said Team to be included in tax net in the near future alongwith the details thereof; and 12 (c) the total amount of revenue collected therefrom during the year 2015-16?

Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (Mr. Riaz Hussain Pirzada): (a) Attached as Annexure ‘A’.

(b) Attached as Annexure ‘B’.

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)

151. *Ms. Parveen Masood Bhatti: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Russia has offered to Pakistan for Free Trade Agreement;

(b) if so, the time by which the said Agreement is likely to be signed?

Minister for Commerce and Textile (Mr. Mohammad Pervaiz Malik): (a) Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Russian president Vladimir Putin held a bilateral meeting on 9 June in Astana on the sidelines of the SCO.

Russian President stated that Pakistan has been showing interest in closer ties between Eurasian economic union and Pakistan including by having a Free Trade Agreement. If Pakistan submits a statement, Russia can consider this agreement within the framework of EEU.

It may be recalled that our Ambassador in Moscow vide letter dated 26th August, 2016 had informed that Pakistan could not enter into Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) because Armenia is also a member of this Customs Union and Pakistan does not have political relations with Armenia.

In view of the foregoing Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been requested to clarify whether Pakistan should then make a formal statement to EAEU as suggested by the Russian president in the above referred meeting with our Prime Minister. Once its response from MoFA is received Ministry of Commerce shall plan accordingly.

(b) No agreement is scheduled to be signed as yet. 13 152. *Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) whether Pakistan has assessed diplomatic relationships with member countries of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) particularly with reference to cancellation of recently schedule of SAARC Conference in Islamabad; if so, the details thereof; and

(b) the steps being taken to consult all members to hold the SAARC Conference in Islamabad in coming months?

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) Pakistan has been following a policy to have friendly relations with the member countries of the SAARC. Pakistan remains committed to improve the quality of life of people of South Asia, promoting peace and stability, accelerating the pace of economic growth, and strengthening collective self-reliance under the banner of SAARC.

The postponing of the 19th SAARC Summit, which was scheduled to take place in Islamabad on 09-10 November 2015, was disappointing not only for Pakistan but it was also a blow to the collective well-being of the region.

However, Pakistan remains steadfast in its commitment to regional cooperation and connectivity, which are the objectives of SAARC organization. In the aftermath of postponement of 19th SAARC Summit, Pakistan decided to follow a policy of constructive engagement with the SAARC process and SAARC member states.

In the context of SAARC, Pakistan has attended all the important meetings held so far (including 8th Meeting of the SAARC Ministers of Interior/Home held in Colombo from 12-13 July 2017 and Sixth Meeting of the SAARC Health Ministers held in Colombo 29th July 2017).

(b) Pakistan is in close contact with the government of Nepal (the current SAARC Chair), SAARC Secretariat, and member countries through diplomatic channels with a view to holding the Summit as soon as possible. During the SAARC meetings as well as through diplomatic channels on bilateral level, Pakistan has reiterated its commitment to SAARC process and expressed readiness to hold the Summit at an early date. Shoaib — 4th Rota Day (2017 NA (S) PC-9

14 153. *Ms. Belum Hasnain: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of trade agreements including Free Trade Agreements and Pre-ferential Trade Agreement made between Pakistan and Afghanistan during the last three years; and

(b) the volume of trade between both countries at present?

Minister for Commerce and Textile Industry Mr. Muhammad Pervaiz Malik): (a) No trade Agreement has been signed with Afghanistan during the last three years.

(b) The volume of Pakistan’s trade with Afghanistan during 2016-17 was US$ 1623 of which Pakistan’s export to Afghanistan amount to U$ 1286 million and the value of imports from Afghanistan to Pakistan was US$ 337 million.

154. *Ms. Shamas Un Nisa: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) the steps taken by the Government to strengthen friendly relations with Sri Lanka since June, 2013; and

(b) whether it is a fact that India is planning to increase its area of influence in Sri Lanka just like in Afghanistan; if so, the steps taken by the Government to counter the same?

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) The Government of Pakistan has taken a number of steps to strengthen our bilateral relations with Sri Lanka since June, 2013. Some of the measures adopted in this regard are given below:

Political Cooperation with Sri Lanka

2. Bilateral relations with Sri Lanka got impetus through regular visits and interactions at the highest political levels. These high level meetings have been 15 conducted both at bilateral and multilateral fora including the meeting between the former Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, and his Sri Lankan counterpart on the sidelines of World Economic Forum, in January, 2017 as well as his visit to Sri Lanka in January 2016. The President visited Sri Lanka in March 2016 and the Sri Lankan President visited Pakistan in April 2015. The former Prime Minister also held a meeting with Sri Lankan President on the sidelines of 70th session of UNGA held in New York on 26 September 2015.During these visits various MoUs were signed between the two sides to strengthen cooperation in fields of health, science & technology, culture, fashion designing, anti money laundering, statistics, trade development, atomic energy, narcotics, disaster management, shipping and sports.

The 4th Round of Foreign Secretary level Bilateral Political Consultations was held in Islamabad in August 2014 to review all issues of importance.

Economic Cooperation with Sri Lanka

3. Economic relations between our two countries are stimulated through Joint Economic Commission (JEC), exchange of trade fairs, exchange of commercial delegations, holding of Pakistan Single Country Exhibition in Sri Lanka and encouraging Sri Lankan businessmen’s participation in Pakistan’s TEXPO. In this regard, the 11th session of the Pakistan Sri Lanka JEC was held in Sri Lanka in November 2013. The two sides agreed to activate four Joint Working Groups on Trade, Investment, Auto sector and Customs cooperation. Commerce Minister visited Sri Lanka, in November 2015, to move the bilateral economic agenda. In January 2016, Commerce Minister inaugurated the Pakistan Single Country Exhibition in Colombo. In the exhibition over 120 companies from various sectors participated. The second edition of the said exhibition was held in January 2017. A delegation led by Sri Lanka’s Minister of Commerce and Industry visited Pakistan, in April 2016, to participate in TEXPO 2016 held in Karachi.

Defence Cooperation

4. Both the countries enjoy a deep relationship. There have been regular high level military to military visits and joint training programmes of the two sides.

Development and Relief Assistance to Sri Lanka

5. Pakistan has been cooperating through direct development assistance to the Island State in form of extending scholarships, provision of computers to the 16 educational institutes, capacity development, up-gradation of health care services, provision of furniture and fixture to schools and colleges and installation of heavy duty Water Filtration Plants.

6. In the wake of severe floods, Pakistan provided relief and rescue assistance to Sri Lanka in May, 2017. Earlier, Pakistan dispatched 25 MT rice on immediate basis in February 2017, whereas another 10,000 MT of Rice were shipped through sea in March-April, 2017 for flood affectees of Sri Lanka.

National Training Programmes

7. Pakistan also provides training facilities to Sri Lankan bureaucracy ranging from banking, finance, Technical Assistance Programmes at Foreign Service and Railway Academies, training of police personnel and counter narcotics officials.

Tourism and Cultural Cooperation

8. Pakistan provides opportunities to the Buddhist clergy of Sri Lanka to visit Pakistan’s Gandhara/Buddhist heritage/civilization. Vesak festival is arranged in Taxila to promote Buddhist heritage. Political and cultural linkages are strengthened by sharing our Buddhist holy relics and celebration of Buddhist festivals.

Parliamentary Cooperation

9. Parliamentary cooperation is strengthened through Sri Lanka Pakistan Parliamentary Friendship Association in Lankan Parliament and Pakistan Sri Lanka Friendship Group in our Parliament. Moreover, the Speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly visited Sri Lanka in 2013.

(b) All countries including India are trying to expand their influence in Sri Lanka owing to its importance in Indian Ocean Region (IOR). In this regard, Pakistan has also been constantly improving its ties with Sri Lanka, in all areas of bilateral importance, through the efforts mentioned in first (i) part of the question.

155. *Ms. Belum Hasnain: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource 17 Development be pleased to state: (a) the names of the housing schemes/societies launched by the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation so far alongwith the locations thereof separately;

(b) the total plots in said housing societies/schemes;

(d) the names of persons whose allotments have been cancelled in said societies?

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (Pir Syed Saddaruddin Shah Rashidi): (a) —————————————————————————————— Sr. Name of Scheme Location No. —————————————————————————————— 1. OPF Housing Scheme Phase-I, Raiwind Road Lahore Lahore. (6 Km From Thokar Niaz Baig)

2. OPF Housing Scheme Gujrat Bhimber Road, 5 Km from Gujrat City

3. OPF Housing Scheme, Larkana Naudero Road, Larkana

4. OPF Housing Scheme, Dadu Moro Road, Dadu

5. OPF Housing Scheme, Budhni Road 1.5 km from Motorway Peshawar (M-1) Exit

6. OPF Housing Scheme, Main Mangla Mirpur Road, 5 Km Chittarpari Mirpur (AJK) Phase- From Mirpur I, II & III

7. OPF Housing Scheme, Zone – Japan Road, Zone-V, Islamabad V, Islamabad —————————————————————————————— 18

—————————————————————————————— Sr. Name of Scheme Location No. —————————————————————————————— 8. OPF Housing Scheme, Phase–I Raiwind Road Lahore (2 Km From (Extension), Lahore Shoukat Khanam Hospital) Adjacent To Phase-I Scheme

9. OPF Housing Scheme, Phase– Raiwind Road Lahore II Lahore (13 Km From Thokar Niaz Baig) ——————————————————————————————

(b) Details of Residential & Commercial plots of each scheme are given below:— —————————————————————————————— S.No. Title of scheme / Location Category Plots Created —————————————————————————————— 1. OPF Housing Scheme, Raiwind Road Residential 1783 Lahore (Phase I) Commercial 93

2. OPF Housing Scheme, Raiwind Road, Residential 485 Lahore (Phase-I) Extension Commercial 36.51 Kanal

3. OPF Housing Scheme, Gujrat Residential 210 Commercial 66

4. OPF Housing Scheme, Dadu Residential 404 Commercial 13

5. OPF Housing Scheme, Larkana Residential 430 Commercial 24

6. OPF Housing Scheme Peshawar Residential 741 Commercial 74

7. OPF Housing Scheme Chittarpri Mirpur Residential 2880 Commercial 187 —————————————————————————————— 19 —————————————————————————————— S.No. Title of scheme / Location Category Plots Created —————————————————————————————— 8. OPF Housing Scheme Zone-V Islamabad Residential 2246 Commercial 100 Kanal

9. OPF Housing Scheme, Trubat, Residential 366 Handed over to Government of Commercial 54 Baluchistan in the year 1993. ——————————————————————————————

(d) Total Cancelled Plots: 18 List at Annex-B

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)

156. *Ms. Nighat Parveen Mir: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state the year and country-wise bottled and canned milk imported during the last three years alongwith the animals to which it was related?

Reply not received.

157. *Mr. Muhammad Jamal Ud Din: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government to promote trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan?

Minister for Commerce and Textile Mr. Muhammad Pervaiz Malik): In order to enhance Pakistan’s trade with Afghanistan, the following steps have been taken; 20

 A draft text Pakistan- Afghanistan Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) has been shared with Afghan side through diplomatic channels, however, response is awaited.

 Ministry of Commerce, through Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has planned an Afghanistan Pakistan Central Asian Republics Trade Opportunities Conference in November, 2017. The purpose of the Conference is to provide a plateform to the private sectors, policy makers and academia to share their ideas on ways and means to enhance Pakistan’s trade with Afghanistan and CARs. On the sidelines of the Conference, B2B and G2G meetings will also be held.

 Import of fresh fruits from countries other than Afghanistan is currently subject to 20% Customs Duty (CD), 20% regularity duty and 1% additional customs duty. However, keeping in view the socio economic conditions in Afghanistan the import of fresh fruits from Afghanistan is allowed at a reduced rate of only 10% CD under Fifty Schedule to the Customs Act, 1959. Hence a significant tariff reduction (31 %) is already in place on import of frhsh fruits from Afghanistan viz-a-viz other origins

 To facilitate import of perishable goods, including fresh fruites from Afghanistan dedicated staff has been posted for round the clock clearance of customs station Torkham. The same procedure has been adopted at Kharlachi and Tank custom stations. Similarly for expending clearance of fresh fruits from Afghanistan a decicaed line is also in place at Custom House Chaman. However, due to security related operations in the area, Ghulam Khan Cusotms Station is presently not operainal.

158. *Shaikh Rohale Asghar: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state the steps taken by the present Government to increase trade relations with Senegal since June, 2013?

Reply not received. 21 159. *Mr. Imran Zafar Leghari: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state the item-wise details of Pakistan’s trade with China during the last five years alongwith the value and quantity thereof?

Minister for Commerce and Textile Mr. Muhammad Pervaiz Malik): The total volume of trade between Pakistan and China in the last five years is as under:

Value in US$ Millions —————————————————————————————— Year Imports Exports Total trade Trade balance —————————————————————————————— 2012-13 6642.28 2609.38 9251.66 -4032.89 2013-14 7772.42 2416.99 10189.40 -5355.43 2014-15 10172.73 2126.85 12299.58 -8045.88 2015-16 12105.33 1669.59 13774.92 -10435.74 2016-17 14133.92 1463.30 15597.22 -12670.62 —————————————————————————————— The major exports of Pakistan to China consists of cotton yarn, rice, raw hides & skins, crude vegetable material, chemical material, fish and fish preparations and crude minerals. Whereas, the major imports from China consists of machinery (all sorts) and its parts, manufactured fertilizer, chemical elements, yarn and thread of synthetic fiber iron and steel, chemical materials, vegetable and synthetic textile fiber, road vehicles and their parts, tyres and tubes of rubber. The item wise details of Pakistan’s trade with China (top hundred items) during the last five years alongwith value and quantity are at Annex-I.

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)

160. *Ms. Aisha Syed: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state: 22 (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to establish new sports academies in the country; if so, the details thereof;

(b) the total number of persons who will get benefit therefrom; and

Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (Mr. Riaz Hussain Pirzada): (a)

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Pakistan Cricket Board has already developed High Performance Centers (Academies) at Karachi and Multan. Moreover, PCB is also planning to develop such High performance Centers in other regions in future.

Pakistan Sports Board (PSB).

Primarily, it is the responsibility of the concerned National Sports Federations to establish academies to develope and promote their respective sports. The Government/ PSB is making substantial efforts for National Sports’ Federations by giving them financial, technical and administrative support within its existing resources. However, presently, no such proposal is under consideration to establish new sports academies in the country.

(b) 200-300 junior and senior Cricket Players avail the facilities of academy and such number of players will also get the benefit after establishment of any new academy.

161. *Mrs. Shahida Rehmani: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state the details of key appointments made for the Diplomatic Missions abroad since June, 2013 alongwith the criteria adopted therefor? 23 Minister for Foreign Affairs (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): Key appointments since June, 2013 in Pakistan Missions abroad: 24 25 26

Procedure/Criteria For Appointment Of Ambassadors /High Commissioners

 The Prime Minister has constituted a Committee for making appropriate nominations of Ambassadors. The Committee consists of Foreign Minister, Foreign Secretary and Secretary to the Prime Minister. 27

 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs proposes a panel of three (03) officers for each Ambassadorial slot to the Committee. The criterion for selection of Ambassadors is seniority, suitability in terms of language proficiency, regional expertise, diversity of experience, past performance and previous postings pattern of officers. The Committee, after detailed deliberations, recommends nominations of Ambassadors to the Prime Minister for his approval through a Summary.

 The appointment of contract Ambassadors i.e. officers other than Foreign Service of Pakistan is the prerogative of the Prime Minister/ Head of Government, considering their competence, fitness, administrative experience and other professional capabilities. There is 20 percent quota reserved for non-career Ambassadors to be appointed in various Missions abroad.

162. *Dr. Mahreen Razaque Bhutto: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state:

(a) the annual labour force participation rate of Pakistan since 01-01-2013; and

(b) whether it is a fact that said rate is below the world average of 62 percent; if so, the reasons thereof?

Transferred to the Statistics Division for answer on Next Rota Day.

163. *Ms. Khalida Mansoor: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state:

(a) the names of countries except Afghanistan with which agreements of Free Trade have been signed by Pakistan since June, 2013; and

(b) the names of countries with which the agreements of Free Trade to be signed in the near future? Reply not received. 28 164. *Dr. Shazia Sobia: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan be pleased to state the total number of projects initiated in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir for rural uplift of people since June, 2013 alongwith the details thereof?

Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan (Mr. Muhammad Barjees Tahir): Almost 15000 projects costing around Rs. 8.000 billion for providing basic amenities and rural infrastructure development were initiated from FY 2013-14 in AJ&K under local Govt. and Rural Development sector for uplift of rural communities. The major targets achieved during the period under report are detailed as under:—

 Rural Water Supply Coverage increased from 46% to 56%.

 0.800 million rural population provided clean drinking water supply.

 700 KM fair weather roads and 300 KM metaled roads constructed for better connectivity and provide farm to market communication facilities.

 125 suspension and foot bridges repaired/constructed for rural access.

 150 Play Grounds provided with Primary educational institutions.

 1.000 million rural population provided sanitation facilities.

 Since FY 2016-17 a special program for Community Infrastructure launched under which over 1500 small projects completed benefiting over 0.35 million population.

 During CFY 2017-18 the program is being continued with higher allocation of Rs. 1.3 billion for similar intervention to raise the living standard of the rural population as well as socio economic uplift of the region. 29 165. *Ms. Shakila Luqman: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state:

(a) the present status of trade relations of Pakistan with the United States of America; and

(b) the steps being taken by the Government to improve the said relations?

Minister for Commerce and Textile (Mr. Muhammad Pervaiz Malik): (a) United States of America (USA) is a major destination for Pakistan’s exports. Pakistan enjoys positive trade balance with USA. Total bilateral trade for the year 2016-2017 was recorded at around 6 billion (USD). Details are given below.

Aggregate Bilateral Annual Trade with USA

Billion US$ —————————————————————————————— Total Trade Years Exports Imports Trade Balance, —————————————————————————————— 2013-14 3.70 1.75 5.45 +1.95 2014-15 3.69 1.78 5.47 +1.91 2015-16 3.49 1.77 5.26 +1.72 2016-17 3.40 2.60 6.00 -0.80 * —————————————————————————————— Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics *Source: Federal Board of Revenue (b) Following steps have been taken by the Government to enhance trade relations with US, with special focus on export promotion;

(1) Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA):

Pakistan and USA signed Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) in the year 2003. Under this agreement both sides discuss issues of mutual interest with the objective of improving cooperation and enhancing opportunities for trade and investment. The Agreement has also 30 constituted a council comprising representatives of both countries, co- chaired by the Minister of Commerce, Government of Pakistan and Trade Representative of the US government (USTR). TIFA Council monitors trade and investment relations, identifies opportunities for expanding trade, and so for 8 TIFA Council meetings have been held.

(A) Business Opportunities Conference

In order to identify trade and investment opportunities between Pakistan and US. The Business Opportunities Conference (BOC) is organized as government to government arrangement. So far four BOCs have been held. The 5th Business Opportunities Conference is scheduled to be held in Pakistan and preparation for the successful conduct of 5th BOC are underway.

(B) Pakistan US Generalized System of Preference:

Pakistan is a beneficiary of the US Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program, which provides duty free access to over 3,500 products. Sectors covered under the GSP include various manufactured items & inputs like Jewelry, various agricultural products Chemicals, Minerals, Marble and Carpets. However the GSP scheme of US excludes market access to textiles and its products. Ministry of Commerce, during the 8th TIFA Council meeting reiterated its request for grant of meaningful market access especially in the textile sector. On 1st July, 2017, the US Government has included some items into GSP scheme like travel bags (leather), travel goods (leather) of export interest to Pakistan.

(2) Joint Action Plan

On 23rd October, 2013, both sides agreed to expand trade and investment flows and issued a Joint Statement including the instruction that senior officials should develop a Joint Action Plan to expand bilateral trade and investment over the next five years to be monitored under TIFA.

(3) GSP Outreach

Seminar to create awareness on Pak-US GSP was also organized on the sidelines of 8th TIFA Council Meeting in collaboration with the US side. 31 Presentations by the officers of Ministry of Commerce and United States Trade Representative were made during the seminar, followed by interactive discussion. Members from different chambers and associations also attended the seminar. Possible sectors with potential of trade enhancement were discussed specially jewelry.

166. *Dr. Fouzia Hameed: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state the targets fixed and achieved by the Ministry and its attached/sub- ordinate departments during the last four years for exploring new international markets and organizing exhibitions of Pakistani products abroad?

Reply not received.

167. *Ms. Sajida Begum: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state:

(a) the names of countries from where Pakistan is importing silky/ cotton thread at present; and

(b) the names of countries to whom Pakistan is exporting silky/ cotton thread at present?

Minister for Commerce and Textile (Mr. Muhammad Pervaiz Malik): (a) During the last two years, Pakistan imported silky/cotton thread from the following listed countries:

Afghanistan Turkey China Japan Taiwan Tajikistan Sri Lanka Uzbekistan Viet Nam Brazil U.S.A U.K India Others 32 (b) During the last two years, Pakistan exported silky/cotton thread to the following listed countries:

India Oman Netherlands Iran Philippine U.S A Italy Poland Sri Lanka Japan Portugal Uganda Jordan Qatar U.K Kenya Saudi UAE Arabia Korea. R S. Africa Viet Nam Malaysia Spain Ghana Afghanistan Canada China Australia Denmark Egypt Bangladesh Cambodia Others Cambodia

168. *Ms. Shamas Un Nisa: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state:

(a) the salient features of the Strategic Trade Policy Framework; and

(b) the targets achieved therefrom so far?

Minister for Commerce and Textile (Mr. Muhammad Pervaiz Malik): (a) Salient features of the Strategic Trade policy Framework (STPF) are as under:

1. Product Sophistication and Diversification.

• Research and Development • Brand & Certification. Development Support • Value Addition 33 2. Market Access:

• Sustainability of the market • Exploring New Markets • Trade Diplomacy • Regionalism.

3. Institutional Development and Strengthening

• Capacity Building • New Institution

4. Trade Facilitation

• Reducing Cost of Doing Business • Standardization • Regulatory Amendments

(b) Target achieved:

1. Decisions regarding import regulations have been implemented vide Import Policy Order SRO 345(I)/2016 dated 18th April, 2016, wherein necessary regulatory amendments have been incorporated.

2. Decision regarding export related measures have been implemented vide Export Policy Order SRO 344(I)/2016 dated 18th April, 2016 incorporating all export related amendments.

3. Following Export Development Initiatives have been implemented:

i. Technology Up-gradation vide SRO No. 580(I)/ 2016 dated 1st July, 2016

ii. Product Development vide SRO No. 578(I)1-2016 dated 1st July, 2016

iii. Brand & Certification Development Support vide SRO No. 579(I)/2016 dated 1st July, 2016 34 iv. Drawback of Local Taxes and Levies vide SRO No. 582(1)/2016 dated 1st July, 2016

v. Plant and Machinery for Agro Processing SMEs vide SRO No. 581(1)/2016 dated 1st July, 2016

4. Placement of Intellectual Property Organization-Pakistan (IPO-P) in Ministry of Commerce.

169. *Ms. Asyia Naz Tanoli: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state:

(a) the names of those countries with which Pakistan has signed profitable FTAs during the last four years; and

(b) the names of those countries with which Pakistan has signed profitable PTAs during the said period?

Reply not received.

170. *Dr. Fouzia Hameed: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state the targets fixed and achieved by the Ministry and its attached/sub-ordinate departments during the last four years for exploring new markets/prospects of employment abroad?

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources Development (Mr. Syed Saddar-ud-Din Shah Rashidi): The Ministry adopts multiple strategies for the promotion of employment abroad. It includes convening of high level visits, signing of MoUs, taking part in the meetings of Joint Ministerial Commissions, posting of CWAs in manpower-import rich countries etc.

The Ministry has two departments i.e. Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment and Overseas Employment Corporation which are working for employment promotion abroad. The targets and achievements made by the both departments during the last four years are as follows: 35 —————————————————————————————— Year Target Achievement —————————————————————————————— 2013-14 651,700 670,334 2014-15 701,700 844,359 2015-16 751,500 982,477 2016-17 851,200 594,952 —————————————————————————————— The major reasons for not achieving the target for the fiscal year 2016-17 are as follows:

o The low oil prices have negatively affected the Gulf economies especially of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The Saudi Arabia slashed its infrastructure and transport budget about 63% in 2016 as compared to previous year. Pakistani manpower affected due to decrease in demand in the construction sector.

o The political situation in the Gulf region also contributed towards economic slowdown of their economies. Due to Yemen war, KSA faced heavy expenditures in its defense budget.

o All GCC countries have introduced various programs and policies such as, Saudi Vision 2030, UAE’s Vision 2021 and Qatar’s National Vision 2030 etc. Vision 2030, aimed at reducing the dependence on oil and creating a more productive native workforce.

o KSA has introduced a new tax on dependents of expatriates including wife and children. The new tax will be 100 Saudi Riyals per dependent per month.

171. *Ms. Musarat Rafique Mahesar: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state:

(a) the year-wise leather products exported since 01-01-2012;

(b) the annual percentage of leather products out of total exports during the said period; and 36 (c) the incentives given by the Government to protect leather industry during the said period?

Minister for Commerce and Textile (Mr. Muhammad Pervaiz Malik): (a) & (b) The year-wise leather products exported along with the percentage share of leather products out of total exports since FY 2012 is as follows:

YEAR-WISE EXPORTS OF LEATHER PRODUCTS & % SHARE —————————————————————————————— Products 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 —————————————————————————————— Leather tanned 445.8 499.9 551.4 489.4 362.5 345.6

Leather garments 341.0 378.0 406.1 366.7 320.6 291.9

Leather gloves 165.9 168.8 202.5 216.9 191.2 187.7

Other Leather manufactures 15.9 14.5 16.4 14.0 14.1 12.5

Leather Footwear 18.6 20.3 20.0 21.1 20.2 14.1 ————————————————————————————————————— Total 987.2 1,081.5 1,196.5 1,108.1 908.5 851.7 ————————————————————————————————————— %Share in total exports 4.18% 4.42% 4.77% 4.68% 4.37% 4.17% ————————————————————————————————————— Value: USD Million Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics

i. Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved and Prime Minister of Pakistan has announced export package of PKR 180 billion on the export of inter-alia leather sector, which is applicable for nearly 18 months for the period from 16th January, 2017 to 30th June, 2018. The rate of drawback on the leather sector is as under:- 37 —————————————————————————————— Estimated Rate of Duty Annual Financial Sectors Drawback% Impact (Rs. Billion) —————————————————————————————— Leather Manufacturers 7 4.2 including garments

Leather tanned 5 5 1.9

Footwear 7 0.9 —————————————————————————————— i. Under Strategic Trade Policy Framework (STPF), 2015-18, a total of Rs. 6 billion is allocated for current year spent on the development. The initiatives inter-alia include:

a. Technology Up-gradation: An incentive for technology up- gradation in the shape of investment support of 20% and mark- up support of 50% upto a maximum of Rs. 1 (one) Million per annum per company for import of new plant and machinery.

ii. The Strategic Trade Policy Framework (2012-15) provided several incentives to the Leather sector to protect and promote the industry, 38 which included establishment of Leather Export Promotion Council of Pakistan” (LEPC), mark up support for 2% and 2.5% lower rates than the prevailing rate of Long Term Financing Facility (LTFF) and Export Finance Scheme (EFS) and duty drawbacks by specific percentage for the imported inputs.

iii. Through active trade diplomacy, government is trying to get better market access for local businesses in international markets by concluding Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) with different countries. Pakistan’ leather garments have concessional market access in European Union under GSP Plus.

iv. To promote and secure market share for leather and leather products of Pakistan, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) is undertaking various export promotional activities through trade exhibitions and delegations. In the fiscal year 2015-16, TDAP will participate in 12 international trade exhibitions related to leather sector. Besides, six fairs are allocated to Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) and Pakistan Leather Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PLGMEA) to promote leather sector. The total number of international exhibitions participated by TDAP during the said period (region-wise) is as under:

International exhibitions participated by TDAP for leather and leather products —————————————————————————————— 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 —————————————————————————————— Europe 5 8 8 8 8

Asia (other than China) 2 - 3 3 3

China 2 4 4 4 4

America &Africa 2 3 3 3 3 —————————————————————————————— Total 11 15 18 18 18 —————————————————————————————— 39 172. *Dr. Shazia Sobia: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state the prospects of cordial relations of Pakistan with Maldives after visit made by the Ex-Prime Minister of Pakistan to Maldives during the year 2017?

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): The visit of the former Prime Minister to Maldives on 25-27 July, 2017 provided impetus to further strengthen our bilateral relations with Maldives in all areas of mutual importance including political, trade, economic, defence, tourism, education and people to people contacts. There has been substantial and tangible improvement in Pakistan—Maldives relations after the visit. The visiting Prime Minister was given an unprecedented reception and coverage in the media. Pakistan’s image has improved visibly in Maldives.

2. Six (06) MOUs were signed during the visit with the aim of enhancing cooperation in the fields of tourism, climate change, trade, education, and civil service cooperation and for capacity building of diplomats. In addition, Joint Working Committees were constituted to oversee the implementation of MOUs signed during the visit of President of Maldives to Pakistan in 2015.

3. A Joint Working Group for enhancement of trade was also formed between Commerce Ministries of the two countries to overcome existing challenges and hurdles faced by business community. Similarly, Maldives—Pakistan Joint Business Council between the Ministry of Economic Development and the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry was formed during the visit, which will promote business and investment relations of the two countries. It will lead to enhancement of volume of bilateral trade.

4. During the visit, the former Prime Minister announced US$ 5 million as a special grant for the construction of medical college for the people of the Maldives. This Medical College will go a long way in furthering our positive image as well/as increasing people to people contacts.

29. *Ms. Shagufta Jumani:

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state whether the Government is considering any extension of long term finance facility to support textile exports at large scale?

Reply not received. 40 30. *Ms. Shagufta Jumani:

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of trade attaches serving in various countries at present alongwith the country/region-wise details thereof;

(b) the country/region-wise budget allocated therefor since June, 2013; and

Minister for Commerce and Textile (Mr. Muhammad Pervaiz Malik): (a) There are 58 posts of Commercial Attaches in Pakistan’s Embassies and Consulates in 42 countries. Out of these, 53 commercial attaches/trade officers are at present serving at different stations; whereas 05 posts at Moscow, New Delhi, Warsaw, Kuwait and Dushanbe are still vacant. Countries/Region wise details is given at Annex-I.

(b) The country/region-wise budget allocated since June, 2013, is at Annex-II.

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library).

ISLAMABAD: JAWAD RAFIQUE MALIK, The 19th September, 2017. Secretary.

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“UNSTARRED QUESTIONS AND THEIR REPLIES”

For Wednesday, the 20th September, 2017

40. Syed Waseem Hussain: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state:

(a) the items for which Pakistan is trading with India and other countries at present; and

(b) the details of trade made by Pakistan with India during the last four years?

Minister for Commerce and Textile (Mr. Muhammad Pervaiz Malik): (a) Lists of items which Pakistan is trading with India and other countries are placed at Annex-I and Annex-II.

(b) The trade figures between Pakistan and India for the last four year are as follows: Million US$ —————————————————————————————— Years Exports Imports Total Trade —————————————————————————————— 2012-13 327.496 1809.867 2137.363 2013-14 408.365 2049.382 2457.747 2014-15 358.082 1,699.65 2057.736 2015-16 303.58 1779.60 2083.18 ——————————————————————————————

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library).

41. Syed Waseem Hussain: (Transferred from 45th Session)

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state the country-wise employees of the Ministry performing their duties to enhance trade since June, 2013 alongwith the details including officers, officials and domiciles thereof? 2 Minister for Commerce and Textile (Mr. Muhammad Pervaiz Malik): Country-wise detail of the officers of the Ministry of Commerce performing duties since 2013 is at Annex-I.

Country-wise detail of the officials of the Ministry of Commerce performing duties since 2013 is at Annex-II.

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library).

1. Mr. Siraj Muhammad Khan: (Defferred on 11-09-2017)

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state the present status of the Expo Centre, Quetta?

Minister for Commerce and Textile (Mr. Muhammad Pervaiz Malik): The Government of Pakistan has allocated an amount of Rs. 100 million in PSDP 2017-18 for the proposed project “Expo Centre, Quetta”. The project’s total cost would be Rs, 2,500 million. PC-1 of the project has been submitted by Ministry of Commerce & Textile to Ministry of Planning, Development & Reform for seeking its approval by the competent forum i.e. CDWP.

Government of Balochistan has committed to provide land for establishment of Expo Centre at Quetta. The provincial Industries & Commerce Department has proposed some sites for the project which are being examined by the Federal Government for selection of the most suitable one for the project.

11. Mr. Siraj Muhammad Khan:

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that a number of letters have been written to the Additional Chief Secretary, Federal Administered Tribal Areas regarding dislocated persons/resettlement cases of dislocated persons from Nowshera since 01-01-2016 by the Ministry; and

(b) whether it is also a fact that no action has been taken thereon so far; if so, the reasons thereof?

Reply not received.

ISLAMABAD: JAWAD RAFIQUE MALIK, The 19th September, 2017. Secretary.

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