Senate Secretariat ————— “Questions

(295th Session)

SENATE SECRETARIAT

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“QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWERS AND THEIR REPLIES”

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

Tuesday, the 28th January, 2020

@(Def.) *Question No. 181 Senator Chaudhary Tanvir Khan: (Notice Received on 2/04/2019 at 12:15 PM) QID: 35016

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state:

(a) the number of railway bridges in the country with division wise and location wise break up; and

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to construct new railway bridges and repair the old ones, if so, the details thereof?

Sheikh Rashid Ahmed: (a) There are 14021 Railway Bridges in the country. Detail with division wise and location wise break up is attached as Annexure-A, B & C.

(b) At present proposals regarding construction / repair of the following bridges are under process.

@ Deferred on 10th January, 2020.

@*Question No. 10 Senator Mushtaq Ahmed: (Notice Received on 20/05/2019 at 3:50 PM) QID: 36109

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Railways suffered a loss of Rs. 29 billion during the last 8 months, if so, the reasons thereof; and

(b) the steps being taken by the Government to get Pakistan Railways out of its deficit/losses?

Sheikh Rashid Ahmed: (a) The Accounts of Pakistan Railways for the financial year 2018-2019 have been closed and presented for Audit. As per these un-audited Accounts,

Pakistan Railways has reduced its deficit to Rs.32.769 billion for financial year 2018-19 as compared to the deficit of Rs.36.622 billion for financial year 2017-18. The deficit was decreased by Rs.3.853 billion despite that Pakistan Railways had to spend an additional amount of Rs.3.169 billion on account of increases in High Speed Fuel prices, Pay, Pension and depreciation of Pak Rupee against US Dollar.

(b) Following steps have been taken to improve financial position of Pakistan Railways:

 Pakistan Railways has started 24 new trains with the same rolling stock and human resources which resulted in additional revenue earning of Rs. 4.938 billion (54.514-49.576 = 4.938) as compared to the last financial year (2017-2018).

 Introduction of EFI locomotives and Trains Tracking System has contributed in reducing the fuel consumption by 2.000 million liters.

@ Deferred on 10th January, 2020. @*Question No. 11 Senator Mushtaq Ahmed: (Notice Received on 20/05/2019 at 3:50 PM) QID: 36114

Will the Minister for Narcotics Control be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that 8 million people are addicted to marijuana in the country, if so, the steps being taken by the Government to control the same; and

(b) the steps being taken by the Government for the treatment and rehabilitation of drug addicts in the country?

Mr. Shehryar Afridi: (a) 1. Recently, no drug survey of Pakistan has been done. Many NGOs are quoting wrong figures in public/ electronic & print media to serve their interest. Last survey with collaboration of UNODC was held in 2012 and published in 2013 which states that:

a. Approximately six per cent of the population, or 6.7 million people had used narcotics and controlled substance including Opium, Heroin, Cannabis, Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, Cocaine and misused prescription drugs, in the year 2012.

b. Cannabis is the most commonly used drug, with a prevalence of 3.6 percent of the population, equivalent to four million users nationwide.

c. The majority of drug users fell between 25 and 39 years of age. Cannabis use was highest among people aged 30 to 34 years.

SUMMARY

d. Approx Pakistani Addicts as per UNODC Survey Report-2013 6.7 M (67,000,000):—

• Cannabis Users - 4 M (40,000,000) • Heroin Users- 0.86 M (8,60,000) • Opium Users- 0.32 M (3,20,000)

@ Deferred on 10th January, 2020. • Meth Users - 0.019 M (19,000) • Injected Drug Users - 0.43 M (4,30,000) • Non Prescript Drugs - 1.6 M (16,000,000)

The Ministry of Narcotics Control (MNC) being the lead Ministry on the subject of Narcotics is taking various steps to stop the menace of narcotics in the society, particularly, the youth. The steps are as under:

1. In the domain of “Drug Demand Reduction” Ministry of Narcotics Control is conducting following activities throughout the country to curb the menace of drugs:

• Lectures/Awareness Sessions/Seminars. • T.V Programs. • Radio Programs. • Awareness Walks

2. To curtail the “Supply of Drugs”, MNC has embarked upon various steps which include:

• Launching of campaigns/crackdown against drug peddlers involving all law enforcement agencies (LEAs) including police under Inter Agency Task Force.

• Establishment of Canine units (sniffer dogs) at each Regional Directorate.

• Expansion of Intelligence network of ANF to main cities.

• Use of CCTV camera for effective profiling of passengers at airports.

• Pre-Export Notification (PEN) online system is in practice to check misuse/diversion of precursors.

• Deployment of ANF personnel at all international airports, seaports and dry ports.

• Destruction of poppy cultivation with collaboration of Provincial and district Government to maintain poppy free status since 2001. 3. Formulation of revised comprehensive National Anti Narcotics Policy, 2019.

4. Successful Completion of Khyber Area Development Project (Phase-I) and Kala Dhaka Area Development Project for alternative means of livelihood.

5. ―National Drug Use Survey‖ was carried out in 2013. Fresh survey is underway and likely to be completed in 2019.

6. On Pakistan’s Initiative, United Nations Commission on Narcotics Drugs (UNCND) adopted resolution titled ―Strengthening Efforts to Prevent Drug Use in Educational Settings‖ in its 61st Session (March 2018) in Vienna, Austria. To implement this resolution, a National stakeholders meeting was held on 18-10- 2018 wherein representatives of Federal/Provincial governments (including AJK & GB) participated. The objective of the meeting was to prepare National Strategy on prevention of drugs in educational settings.

7. Creation of online complaint management system to redress complaints regarding drug control.

8. Proposed Amendment in CNS Act, 1997 to make it more effective:

• Punishments and penalties proposed to be proportionate to the offence with emphasis on type/quality of drug.

• Inclusion of synthetic drugs due to their high potency and availability in small quantities compared to natural drugs.

• Maximum penalties for supply of drugs to near educational institutions.

(b) The steps being taken by the Government for the treatment and rehabilitation of drug addicts is attached at Annex-A.

 Patients treated since the inception of various MATRCs is attached as “Annex-B.

@*Question No. 17 Senator Sassui Palijo: (Notice Received on 22/05/2019 at 2:50 PM) QID: 36119

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the deficit being faced by Pakistan Railways has started to decrease as compared to the last five years, if so, the details thereof?

Sheikh Rashid Ahmed: The details of the deficit of Pakistan Railways for last five years from 2014-15 to 2018-19 is given below:—

The deficit shows a declining trend during last three (03) years. The deficit was decreased to Rs.32.769 billion despite Pakistan Railways had to spend an additional amount of Rs.3.330 billion on account of increases in High Speed Fuel prices, Pay, Pension and depreciation of Pak Rupee against US Dollar. In addition Pakistan Railways has started 24 new trains with the same rolling stock and human resources which resulted in additional revenue of earning Rs.4.938 billion during financial year (2018-2019). Further more introduction of Trains Tracking System and EFI locomotives has contributed in reducing the fuel consumption by 2.000 million liters.

@ Deferred on 10th January, 2020. @*Question No. 18 Senator Mushtaq Ahmed: (Notice Received on 23/05/2019 at 10:20 AM) QID: 36133

Will the Minister for Narcotics Control be pleased to state:

(a) the estimated number of drug addicts in the country with age wise break up; and

(b) the steps being taken by the Government to control and eliminate the menace of drugs in the country?

Mr. Shehryar Afridi: Last survey of drug users in Pakistan ―Drug Use in Pakistan‖ was carried out by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics in 2012 in collaboration with Ministry of Narcotics Control (then NCD) & UNODC. The final report / results of the survey were published in year 2013 named ―Drug Use in Pakistan – 2013‖. As per the survey report 2013, approximately 6 % or 6.7 million people between the ages of 15-64 years were using any illicit drug including misuse of prescription drugs.

2. After 2012, no drug use survey has been conducted; hence current status of drug use in the country and number of drug users cannot be estimated accurately However, efforts are underway for conducting fresh survey on drug use in Pakistan, in collaboration with UNODC.

(b) The Ministry of Narcotics Control (MNC) being the lead Ministry on the subject of Narcotics is taking various steps to eliminate the menace of narcotics in the society. In the domain of drug demand reduction Ministry of Narcotics Control/ANF are conducting following activities:

• Lectures/Awareness Sessions / Seminars T.V Programs. • Radio Programs. • Awareness Walks (Annex-A)

2. To curtail the supply of drugs, MNC has embarked upon various steps which include:

a. Source/ informer’s cultivation & acquisition of actionable intelligence at all entry & exit points of the country.

@ Deferred on 10th January, 2020. b. 29x Police stations of ANF are working in the country to control / stop the smuggling / spread of narcotics.

c. Launching of campaigns / crackdown against drug peddlers involving Police under IATF forum.

d. Destruction of Poppy Crops in coordination with Provincial Govt. and FATA Administration.

e. Establishment of Canine Units (sniffer dogs) at each Regional Directorate (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, North, Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan).

f. Capacity building of ANF officials and other Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) through training and provision of equipment for counter narcotics activities.

g. Intelligence network of ANF has been expanded inside main cities to locate and hunt drug smugglers/ peddlers.

h. Deployment of ANF personnel at all international airports, seaports and dry ports to counter drugs trafficking through passengers and goods.

i. Conduct of precursors training for all users for effective precursor control/ checking.

j. Random/ surprise checking by ANF Special Squads at all railway stations / medical /medicine chemical industries.

k. Scope of Port Control Unit (PCU) at Karachi has been expanded. Checking of imports at seaports has also commpenced despite paucity of resources.

l. Use of CCTV cameras for effective profiling of passengers at all airports. m. Frequent engagement with courier and parcel companies and extension of NADRA Biometric Verification System to them.

n. To monitor the trafficking and use of synthetic drugs, stringent measures are being taken. With regard to diversion of precursors for manufacturing of narcotics drugs, an elaborate SOP has been formulated and being implemented in letter and spirit.

o. Re-orientation of the force with more focus towards intelligence led operations/ seizures. For this purpose, intelligence sections have been made more effective / operational at RD level. This move has reaped positive rewards in the shape of locating and hunting down drug traffickers and street peddlers.

p. State of the art body scanners at entry & exit points which are being used extensively at all international airports of the country including Seaports & Dry ports.

q. Raising of Coastal Regional Directorate is under process at Gwadar to overcome the inflow of drugs from coastal areas.

r. Inter Agencies Task Force (IATF) has been established under the supervision of ANF to maximize the effectiveness of Anti Narcotics Policy through coordinated implementation of the Counter Narcotics Enforcement Strategy, with a view to make Pakistan a drug free state.

s. Frequent engagement with courier and parcel companies and extension of NADRA Biometric Verification System to them.

t. Pre-Export Notification (PEN) online system is in practice to have check on misuse/ diversion of precursors.

u. Allotment of funds and establishment of Model Addiction & Rehabilitation Centers (MATRC).

v. Allotment of funds for DDR activities especially for mass awareness campaigns in educational institutions.

@*Question No. 25 Senator Sassui Palijo: (Notice Received on 11/07/2019 at 1:50 PM) QID: 36225

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state:

(a) the number of train accidents took place in the country since August, 2018 indicating also the number of passengers died and injured in the same;

(b) whether any compensation has been announced or given by the Government to the said passengers or their families, if so, the details thereof; and

Sheikh Rashid Ahmed: (a) Five major train accidents occurred from August 2018 to November 2019 in which 112 passengers died and 123 injured. The rest of incidents are derailments and accidents of various minor nature of low gravity.

(b) Rs. 93 million compensation paid to deceased families and Rs. 4.8 million disbursed amongst the injured (according to the nature of injuries) as per policy upto 31-12- 2019. Further disbursement is under process.

@ Deferred on 10th January, 2020. 1. Up-gradation of 550 vulnerable unmanned level crossings throughout Pakistan Railways network in collaboration with the respective Provincial Governments.

2. The Directorate of Public Relations has circulated different video messages over Social Media for the awareness and information of general public regarding crossing the Railway crossings in a safe way.

3. Conversion of old age Kerosene oil based signals with LED’s on main line, which have better visibility.

4. Training and refresher courses are being conducted regularly at the Pakistan Railway Academy Lahore.

5. Regular inspections in accordance with prescribed standards and quota are conducted by the officers and officials of Pakistan Railways to maintain safety standards. This process is being constantly monitored at appropriate levels.

6. Special Bulletins / instructions are issued regularly for guidance of staff.

7. Special attention is being paid to the surfacing of roads, clearance of check rails, maintenance of cross level, clearance of visibility zones and maintenance of the level crossings.

8. Warning signs in Urdu language have already been clearly displayed to sensitize the road users at unmanned/manned level crossings.

@*Question No. 30 Senator Dr. Jehanzeb Jamaldini: (Notice Received on 2/08/2019 at 10:50 PM) QID: 36288

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state the names of new trains launched by the Government during the last one year with month wise breakup indicating also the routes on which the same have been launched in each case?

@ Deferred on 10th January, 2020. Sheikh Rashid Ahmed: During the last one year, the government has introduced following new trains;

@*Question No. 35 Senator Kalsoom Perveen: (Notice Received on 19/08/2019 at 12:00 PM) QID: 36325

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the names, designations and educational qualifications of the officers/officials working on deputation basis in the Ministry of Interior and its attached departments?

Mr. Ijaz Ahmed Shah: Following is the No. of Deputationists working in M/o Interior and its attached departments:—

@ Deferred on 10th January, 2020.

The names, designation and educational qualification of the above officers/ officials working on deputation, are at Annexed.

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

@*Question No. 42 Senator Mir Kabeer Ahmed Muhammad Shahi: (Notice Received on 30/09/2019 at 4:25 PM) QID: 36461

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the amount allocated for and utilized on the maintenance of Parliament Lodges during the fiscal year 2018-2019?

Mr. Ijaz Ahmed Shah: The brief regarding funds allocated for Repair / Maintenance of Parliament Lodges during the year 2018-19 & the expenditure accrued is elaborated as under:—

Total Amount Allocated Expenditure Accrued during during the Year 2018-19 the Year 2018-19 (Rs. In Million). (Rs. In Million) Rs. 203.187 (M) Rs.199.952 (M)

Detail of the same is attached at Flag “A”.

@ Deferred on 10th January, 2020. “A”

@*Question No. 45 Senator Ghous Muhammad Khan Niazi: (Notice Received on 22/10/2019 at 11:20 AM) QID: 36546

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the service road from Nurseries to Sunday Bazar, Peshwar Mor, H-9, Islamabad is in dilapidated condition since long, if so, the time by which the same will be repaired / carpeted?

Mr. Ijaz Ahmed Shah: Yes.

It is based on fact and is submitted that the section of Service Road along Nurseries to Sunday Bazzar H-9 is dilapidated condition which was damaged during construction of Metro Buss Project by RDA. After completion of Metro Buss Project this office approached RDA to restore/repair the said damaged section of Road but they refused to do so due to unavailability of funds. The estimate for the Road Section in question has already been prepared and processed but case couldn’t be finalized due to financial constraints in the Authority. The work shall be carried out upon receipt of funds before end of current financial year, please.

@*Question No. 46 Senator Anwar Lal Dean: (Notice Received on 14/11/2019 at 12:10 PM) QID: 36627

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the post of Assistant in Federal Government departments was upgraded from BPS-14 to BPS-15 vide Finance Division Office Memorandum No. 9(7)R-I/2014-515/2016 dated 01-07-2016; and

(b) whether it is also a fact that the said posts have not been upgraded in CDA so far and the case for upgradation of the same is lying pending with the CDA Board, if so, the reasons thereof indicating also the date on which the case was referred to that board and the time by which the same will be finalized and those posts will be upgraded?

@ Deferred on 10th January, 2020. Mr. Ijaz Ahmed Shah: (a) Yes.

(b) CDA Board upgraded / re-designated the post of Assistant (BPS-14) as Senior Assistant (BPS-16) (Non-Gazetted) vide Notification No. CDA-7(84) HRD-III/2010/1328 dated 04-06-2010 & Amendment No. CDA-7(07) HRD-III/2012/Sec-VI /820 dated 29-02-2012 annexed at (A, B & C). However, initially Assistants are appointed in (BPS-14) and after completion of 05 years service, they are up-graded in (BPS-16) in accordance with above mentioned CDA Board decision.

Annexure-A

Annexure-B

Annexure-C

@*Question No. 48 Senator Agha Shahzaib Durrani: (Notice Received on 12/12/2019 at 11:15 AM) QID: 36693

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the names and area of service of the NGOs which received aid/funds from foreign countries/ donors during the last one year with donor wise break up?

Reply not received.

Ministry of Interior has transferred this question to the Economic Affairs Division. But the Economic Affairs has not accepted it so far.

*Question No. 244 Senator Chaudhary Tanvir Khan: (Notice Received on 22/05/2019 at 10:30 AM) QID: 35245

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state:

(a) the number of Spoys, JCOs and officers of armed forces i.e. Pakistan Army, Navy and Air Force receiving regular pension after retirement separately;

(b) the amount paid by the said forces to those persons separately with category wise break up; and

(c) the steps being taken by the Government to increase the pension and other welfare facilities for the said persons of those forces separately with category wise break up?

Mr. Pervez Khattak: The Consolidated data with regard to Question No. (a) & (b) is under please:-

Note: Pension and Commutation respecting Sep/ORs and JCOs are being compiled under One head, hence cumulative expenditure respecting JCOs/ORs of Tri Services has been shown.

@ Deferred on 10th January, 2020. *Question No. 246 Senator Chaudhary Tanvir Khan: (Notice Received on 3/06/2019 at 10:15 AM) QID: 36159

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) the names and locations of public parks in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) which have the facility of ramps for facilitation of the disabled persons; and

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to construct ramps, for facilitation of the disabled persons, in those public parks in ICT which do not have that facility at present, if so, the details thereof?

Mr. Ijaz Ahmed Shah: (a) There are total 219 Parks in Islamabad out of which 06 are major Parks, Facility of ramps has already been provided for disable persons/citizens in these major Parks i.e. Lake View Park, Fatima Jinnah Park (F-9 Park), Rose & Jasmine Garden, Play Land Park, Ankara Park, Kachnar Park. Moreover, wheel chairs are also available for disable citizens in these Parks.

(b) It is further submitted that instructions for construction of ramps where required have already been issued from higher ups. In this regard, a survey is being conducted for identification of all such parks where ramps are required. As soon as survey is completed, proper estimation will be carried out and work will be taken up after allocation of funds.

*Question No. 247 Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood: (Notice Received on 3/06/2019 at 1:45 PM) QID: 33983

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state:

(a) the names and location of railway stations upgraged during the last four years indicating also the details of upgradation work carried out, facilities provided and amount spent on the same in each case; and

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to upgrade the remaining railways stations in the country, if so, the details thereof? Sheikh Rashid Ahmed: (a) The names of Railway Stations, up-graded during the last four years as well as Railway Stations where work is in progress or in pipeline is as under:-

(b) A proposal for up-gradation of following 15 Railway Stations is under consideration.

*Question No. 248 Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood: (Notice Received on 10/06/2019 at 9:10 AM) QID: 34542

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to install traffic signals on U turns on Islamabad Highway between PWD Housing Society and ‘T’ Chauk Rawat, if so, the details thereof?

Mr. Ijaz Ahmed Shah: Presently there is no prosal to install traffic signals on U- Turns between PWD Housing Society and T-Chowk Rawat as the CDA on instruction of Government has initiated the project of ―Signal Free Corridor of Islamabad Highway from Karal to Rawat‖.

*Question No. 249 Senator Sirajul Haq: (Notice Received on 27/06/2019 at 9:30 AM) QID: 36194

Will the Minister for Narcotics Control be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the use of drugs has increased in the country, if so, the reasons thereof;

(b) whether it is also a fact that the Government could not effectively control the increase in use of drugs in the country, if so, the reasons thereof; and

(c) whether the Government has prepared any plan to effectively control the use of drugs in the country, if so, the details thereof?

Mr. Shehryar Afridi: (a) Since 2012, drug survey has not been carried out, so it is beforehand to say that use of drug is being increased or decreased. Most of such perceptions are developed basing on unauthentic survey carried out by NGOs, which have never shared details and source of survey. The perception is also inappropriately spread through electronics, print and social media without questioning such NGOs and sources.

2. The possible masons for use of drugs are as under:

a. Due to the lack of knowledge drugs are considered as a source of enjoyment. Students are not aware of the detrimental impacts of drugs and due to peer pressure; they use drugs casually as party drug and later become addict.

b. Synthetic drugs are used in less quantity but because of their high potency they impart potential threat. These are also used after mixing with other medicine.

c. Anti Narcotics Laws cover penalty on drug related crimes on the basis of quantity and not quality. Therefore, it is very easy for peddlers to get bail / eviction in court of law. Hence street peddlers remain out of the clutches of law due to insufficient legislation.

(b) MNC/ANF has conducted various crackdown campaigns against drug suppliers to educational institutions and youth throughout the country in order to prevent youth from the menace of drugs. Special focus is paid on eliminating drug supply to educational institutions i.e. universities, colleges and schools with well planned, coordinated and result oriented operations, so that this menace can be eliminated from the society.

2. CNS Act 1997 covers Anti Narcotics laws of country. MNC/ANF has suggested improvement in view of changing trends in CNS Act 1997 through Ministry of Law. At present case is taken up with Standing Committee on Narcotics Control for discussion. Under the present scheme of punishments according to CNS Act 1997, only quantity is being considered for narcotics drugs, psychotropic substances and controlled substances, while through proposed amendment following has been kept in mind:—

a. Punishment as per quantity (injurious effects), Quantity, Rates of Narcotics Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Controlled Substances.

b. Double punishment for aggravated form of offences that is selling of Narcotics in Educational Institutions.

c. Exclude the remissions provided to the accused convicted under narcotics cases.

d. The courts shall award maximum punishments and to restrict the vast discretion of the courts.

e. Maximum punishment to already convicted accused person on repetition of narcotics offence.

f. To abolish the death penalty from CNS Act 1997.

(c) The Ministry of Narcotics Control (MNC) being the lead Ministry on the subject of Narcotics is taking various steps to stop the menace of narcotics in the society, particularly, the youth. The steps are as under:

1. In the domain of drug demand reduction Ministry of Narcotics Control is conducting following activities with main focus on educational institutions and settings:

• Lectures/Awareness Sessions/Seminars. • T.V Programs. • Radio Programs. • Awareness Walks

2. To curtail the supply of drugs, MNC has embarked upon various steps which include:

• Launching of campaigns/crackdown against drug peddler involving all law enforcement agencies (LEAs;) including police under Inter Agency Task Force.

• Establishment of Canine units (sniffer dogs) at each Regional Directorate.

• Expansion of Intelligence network of ANF to man pities.

Use of CCTV camera for effective profiling of passengers at airports.

• Pre-Export Notification (PEN) online system is in practice to check misuse/diversion of precursors.

• Deployment of ANF personnel at all international airports, seaports and dry ports.

• Destruction of poppy cultivation with collaboration of Provincial and district Government to maintain poppy free status since 2001.

3. Formulation of revised comprehensive National Anti Narcotics Policy, 2019.

4. Successful Completion of Khyber Area Development Project (Phase-I) and Kala Dhaka Area Development Project for alternative means of livelihood.

5. ―National Drug Use Survey‖ was carried out in 2013. Fresh survey is underway and likely to be completed in 2020.

7. Creation of online complaint management system to redress complaints regarding drug control.

8. The Master Plan for Drug Abuse Control 2019¬20 has been prepared by the Ministry of Narcotics Control and the Anti Narcotics Force, through the above mentioned consultative process while keeping in view the global, regional and domestic narcotics environment in view to identify future challenges. The Master Plan provides for a clear outline; and establishes a base for national consequences, so that implementation parameters can be derived for fine tuning of working modalities.

9. To increase reach out support for youth, an app has been developed entitled “Zindagi” through which all inclusive information regarding drug hazards can be approached alongwith information of Treatment Facility.

10. M/o Narcotics took the matter with all provincial governments. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has included drug awareness chapters in curriculum from 6 to 8 grade. Anti Drug Awareness chapter has also been included in 9th class English subject of Punjab Curriculum & Textbook Board, Lahore. Moreover, Govt. of Sindh has included drug awareness lessons from class 6-12. However, response from Govt. of Balochistan is still awaited.

11. M/o Narcotics Control has launched the Project “Amaan” Pakistan’s Indigenously Developed Artificial Intelligence Driven Database of Criminals Related to Narcotics & Money Laundering Worldwide.

*Question No. 250 Senator Sirajul Haq: (Notice Received on 27/06/2019 at 9:30 AM) QID: 36193

Will the Minister for Narcotics Control be pleased to state the names and jurisdiction of the agencies / organizations working for controlling narcotics in the country indicating also the salient achievements / performance of each of the same during the last five years?

Mr. Shehryar Afridi: In order to maximize the effectiveness of Anti Narcotics Policy of Pakistan, following Law Enforcement Agencies of the country have been given power under CNS Act 1997 to curb the menace of drugs. For the said purpose Inter Agency Task Force (IATF) was notified to address the issue with coordinated efforts and controlling narcotics in the country:—

*Question No. 251 Senator Sirajul Haq: (Notice Received on 27/06/2019 at 9:30 AM) QID: 36191

Will the Minister for Narcotics Control be pleased to state the estimated number of drugs addicts in the country at present and its comparison with the number of drug addicts in the country during the last five years with age wise, province wise and district wise breakup?

Mr. Shehryar Afridi: Last survey of drug users in Pakistan ―Drug Use in Pakistan‖ was carried out by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics in 2012 in collaboration with Ministry of Narcotics Control (then NCD) & UNODC. The final report / results of the survey were published in year 2013 named ―Drug Use in Pakistan - 2013‖. As per the survey report 2013, approximately 6 % or 6.7 million people between the ages of 15-64 years were using any illicit drug including misuse of prescription drugs.

2. After 2012, no drug use survey has been conducted; hence current status of drug use in the country and number of drug users cannot be estimated accurately. However, efforts are in hand for conducting fresh survey on drug use in Pakistan, in collaboration with UNODC.

3. As per Drug Abuse Survey-2013, province-wise detail of drug users is as under:-

Sr Drug Type

*Question No. 252 Senator Dr. Jehanzeb Jamaldini: (Notice Received on 7/08/2019 at 2:50 PM) QID: 36302

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the details of steps taken/being taken by the Government to improve the performance of Islamabad Capital Territory Police?

Mr. Ijaz Ahmed Shah: ICT Police has taken following steps under government policy to improve its performance:-

 Elimination of old Thana culture and establishment of modern reporting rooms/Model Police Stations.

 Orientation of the investigating officers through workshops, lectures by the prominent lawyers, retired judges and seasoned police officer.

 Specialized training in investigation techniques.

 Embargo on unjustified and premature transfers of police officers.  Establishment of professional standard units to deal with the complaints of corruption misuse of powers, ill behavior, relationship with outlaws etc.

 Deployment of educated and seasoned police officers/officials in police stations and other units of police.

 Establishment of reward system.

 Provision of necessary funds incurred on investigation and other official expenditures, please.

*Question No. 254 Senator Mian Muhammad Ateeq Shaikh: (Notice Received on 8/08/2019 at 2:15 PM) QID: 36316

Will the Minster for Interior be pleased to state whether it s a fact that an amount of Rs. 30.000 million has been allocated for the scheme of Cyber Patrolling Unit in the PSDP 2018-19, if so, the present status of implementation of the same?

Mr. Ijaz Ahmed Shah: It is submitted that total cost of the project is Rs. 54217 million. In financial year 2018-19, funds amounting to Rs. 24.217 million were allocated by the ministry of Interior. In Current Financial year 2019- 20, funds amounting to Rs. 30 million have been allocated.

PRESENT IMPLEMENTATION STATUS OF THE PROJECT:

 Renovation of the building is completed (100%).

 Purchase of furniture and fixture has been completed (100%).

 Hiring of staff in Cyber Patrolling Unit was pending due to the litigation. Now, after the decision of court in December, 2019, FIA has recently reinitiated the recruitment process.

 Tender process for procurement of hardware/ software has been initiated.

*Question No. 255 Senator Muhammad Usman Khan Kakar: (Notice Received on 20/08/2019 at 2:25 AM) QID: 36329

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state whether it is a fact that retired army personals and their widows have to send their applications to the CMA (Pension), Lahore through the post office only and reluctantly the same get delayed / not replied for months, if so, the reasons thereof and the steps being taken by the Government to resolve this issue?

Mr. Pervez Khattak: The cases for grant of pension to retiring Junior Commissioned Officers / Other Ranks (JCOs/ ORs) of Pakistan Army are processed by Record Wings of Regimental Centres through 22 Pension Sub Offices established in these Centers. The Pension Payment Order is transmitted to Pension Disbursement Office (Scheduled Banks/GPOs) opted by the pensioners. There are two modes for withdrawal of monthly pension by the pensioners.

Under the conventional mode of payment, the pensioner has to present pension book at the respective Post Office (P.O) for claiming pension amount. In case the pensioner feels there is any issue with his/her pension, the case is forwarded to office of Controller of Military Accounts (Pension) i.e. CMA (P) Lahore for rectification. The most common cases received by CMA (P) Lahore are not granting of yearly pension increase announced by the Government (mostly because pension increase order issued by CMA (P) are not forwarded timely by GPOs to Sub Post Offices), non-restoration of commuted value of pension, arrears claim in case of death of pensioner and subsequent initiation of family pension, and time barred claims due to non-drawl of pension due to any reason for a prolonged time. Some of the cases of pensioners received by CMA (P) get delayed, because incomplete documents are received either from Pensioner or Bank/GPO.

The Government of Pakistan has introduced Direct Credit System (DCS) to address various problems being faced by the pensioners in the above mentioned conventional system. Under DCS, the CMA (P) disburses monthly pension to pensioners account in any scheduled bank throughout Pakistan. The pensioners can withdraw their pension on any date or time, through cheque or ATM Cards.

Pension Controller Offices are dealing with more than 1.4 Million number of Defence pensioners including civilians paid out of Defence services estimates. These include more than 1.2 Million JCOs/ORs pensioners, who are being dealt by CMA (P) Lahore. At present 238,855 (upto 31-12-2019) number of pensioners are drawing their pension through Direct Credit System from Pension Controller Offices. While most of the new retirees opt for DCS mode for payment of pension, the rate of conversion from conventional mode to DCS mode especially among the JCOs/ORs is slow.

CMA (P) has introduced several modes/channels for redressal or handling complaints from pensioners, who continue to receive their pension through conventional mode from Post offices. There is no compulsion for these pensioners to send their applications / complaints through Post Offices. The pensioner can choose any of following channels/modes for lodging application/complaint regarding pension matters:—

a. One window Operation:

This service resolves the pensioner's issues on the same day.

b. Telephone Number:

A dedicated land line No. 042-99220386 is also available for resolution of pensioner's problems. The same has also been displayed on the official website of CMA (P).

c. E-Mail:

An E-Mail facility is also available for pensioners to get their issue resolved. The e-mail address ([email protected]) is displayed on the official website of CMA (Pension).

d. Appointment of Focal Person:

A BS-18 officer (with a dedicated mobile no.) has been appointed to resolve the pensioner's complaints. Syed Amjad Hussain, Group Officer working as focal person. Cell No. 0306-7963996.

*Question No. 256 Senator Khushbakht Shujat: (Notice Received on 3/09/2019 at 5:15 PM) QID: 36355

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the details of amount spent by CDA on maintenance of Government accommodations in Islamabad during the fiscal year 2018-19?

Mr. Ijaz Ahmed Shah: Expenditure incurred on maintenance of Government accommodation in fiscal year 2018-19, is to the tune of Rs. 148.000 (M).

*Question No. 257 Senator Mushtaq Ahmed: (Notice Received on 17/09/2019 at 3:30 PM) QID: 36398

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the loss of Pakistan Railway stood at Rs. 40.70 billion as on 30th June, 2019, if so, the reasons thereof; and

(b) the steps being taken by the Government to overcome the said loss and make Pakistan Railways a profitable organization?

Sheikh Rashid Ahmed: (a) No. Deficit for the year ending 30th June, 2019, reduced to Rs. 32.769 billion from 36.622 Billion despite the fact that Pakistan Railways had to face additional cost in terms of increase in fuel price as well as increase in pay/pension w.e.f. 01-07-2018.

(b) Following steps have been taken to overcome the losses and enhance the revenue:

(i) Revenue target of Pakistan Railways for the current year is fixed to Rs. 58.000 billion from Rs. 53.000 billion last year. Pakistan Railways is heading positively to achieve the target and we are Rs. 467.228 million more than the target so far up to 31st December-2019 in the current financial year.

(ii) Number of freight trains has been increased from average 08 to 13 per day which has positive bearings for the organization.

(iii) Freight earning increased to Rs. 10285.466 million against target of Rs.10039.970 million upto 31st December- 2019 as tabulated below:—

(iv) Pakistan Railways added 24 new passenger trains in its train operations, all refurbished locally at PR installations at Lahore and Islamabad. These new trains attracted around 08 million new passengers and grabbing additional revenue of PKR 05 billion from the passenger earrings. This initiative increased the number of rail passengers to 70 million, travelling in one year by trains.

(v) 1365 numbers High Capacity/High Speed Hopper Wagons inducted to enhance earning as well as efficiency.

(vi) Reduced fuel expenditure by 1.8 million liters due to effective monitoring system despite operating new passenger and freight trains.

(vii) ML.1 (Karachi — Peshawar 1872 K.Ms Project) has been finalized under CPEC and work will start next year which will turn around the overall railways system.

(viii) Track Access Policy has been finalized and is in implementation phase which will lead to the capacity utilization of the existing network for enhancing the earning of Pakistan Railways.

(ix) On the directions of Honorable Supreme Court of Pakistan, the royal Plam and country club, Lahore is being offered on a lease. This will give Pakistan Railways a huge monitory benefit. (x) The Railways land is also being offered on lease on competitive rates under the instructions of Supreme Court of Pakistan.

*Question No. 258 Senator Mushtaq Ahmed: (Notice Received on 20/09/2019 at 11:30 AM) QID: 36405

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to stat:

(a) whether it is a fact that out of six officers shortlisted for appointment against the post of CEO, Railways only one officer fulfills the required qualifications for the post; and

(b) whether it is also a fact that instead of eligible officers, the names of junior officers have been included in the summery sent to the Prime Minister for appointment against the said post, if so, the reasons thereof indicating also the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Sheikh Rashid Ahmed: (a) summary of six (06) senior most officers was sent for appointment against the post of CEO/Sr. General Manager, Pakistan Railways, Headquarters Office, Lahore, two each from the three main cadres of Pakistan Railway. One of them was approved by the competent authority (Prime Minister).

(b) No.

*Question No. 259 Senator Bahramand Khan Tangi: (Notice Received on 24/09/2019 at 9:30 AM) QID: 36412

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the residents of a number of private housing societies in the ICT are not being provided electricity and gas connections on account of said housing societies being declared illegal by the CDA, if so, the steps taken / being taken by the Government to regularize those housing societies?

Mr. Ijaz Ahmed Shah: There is no ban on utility connection in Islamabad regarding the constructions carried out with the prior approval of the Authority in any area of Islamabad.

It is however submitted that on the directions of Honorable Supreme Court of Pakistan and Islamabad High Court Islamabad, the utility companies have been asked by CDA and courts to implement the decision of the Cabinet dated 9/5/2004, reproduced as under:—

(a) Henceforth construction in contravention of the Zoning law should not be allowed to be developed in Zones-II, III, IV Islamabad on government or private land.

(b) WAPDA, SNGPL, PTCL shall henceforth, not provide connections in the above mentioned zones, unless an NOC has been obtained by the applicant from CDA. CDA will issue proper detailed guidelines for the facility of the public in this regard.

As per CDA Board Decision, CDA is bound to process the approval of Layout plan and NOC of housing schemes each in 30 days provided that land ownership and possession verification is publicized in news papers and all documents are as per planning parameters.

Further to it, the office of Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on CDA Affairs vide letter dated 13/12/2019 has forwarded the recommendations of the committee which are as under :

The areas of Zone-II, IV &V and such areas which fall under jurisdiction of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) where people have constructed houses in small colonies, cluster of houses and where no basic amenities have been provided by CDA like roads, sewerage, water supply etc. in such areas there is no concept of approval of layout plan from CDA. Their properties also sold/purchased through registries from office of sub Registrar of ICT and ―Fard‖ are issued by Tehsil Office The utility connections may be provided subject to approval of layout plan/map by the office of Deputy Commissioner.

In this regard, it is submitted that as per Cabinet Decision dated 9/5/2004 (Annex-I), in the whole ICT area i.e. rural / urban any construction/development shall be carried out with the approval of layout plan/NOC from the Authority and utility connections by all stake holders i.e. IESCO, SNGPL, NEPRA, Power Ministry, CDA / MCI will also be provided after approval from the Authority.

Annex-I

*Question No. 260 Senator Bahramand Khan Tangi: (Notice Received on 24/09/2019 at 9:30 AM) QID: 36408

Will the Minister for Narcotics Control be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the use of drugs in the country, with particular reference to the educational institutions, has increased recently, if so, the steps being taken by the Government to control the same;

(b) the number of drug rehabilitation centers working under the administrative control of the Federal government in the country; and

(c) whether any mechanism has been devised by the Government for the Anti Narcotics Force to pick the drug addicts and admit them to the said centers, if so, the number of such addicts admitted to those centers during the last three years?

Mr. Shehryar Afridi: (a) According to the Drug Survey Report 2013, there are 6.7 million drug addicts in Pakistan, aged between 15-64 years. The Ministry of Narcotics Control in collaboration with Pakistan Bureau of Statistics and UNODC is in process of finalizing ToRs of the fresh Drug Survey which will help provide the actual prevalence of drug use and abuse in the country.

2. Ministry of Narcotics Control has taken following measures to curb narcotics from educational institutions:

i. With the efforts of MNC, the National Curriculum Council (NCC), M/o Federal Education and Professional Training has included the anti-drug education, initially, in curricula of 6th-8th classes. The text-books of these classes will be designed according to their approved curricula.

ii. Pakistan sponsored Resolution in CND in Vienna, on ―Strengthening Efforts to Prevent Drug use in Educational Settings.

iii. In the follow-up of CND Resolution, the first phase of the National Stakeholders Meeting was held with representatives of concerned departments of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir on 18th October, 2018 in MNC. The meeting was held to devise a wholesome and all encompassing drug abuse prevention policy and program and its effective implementation at the national level to counter and curb spread of drugs in educational settings e.g. schools, colleges and universities and their related premises.

iv. The Secretary MNC held a special meeting with DG ANF, Chief Commissioner, Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) and IG Islamabad on 4th January, 2019 to take stock Islamabad informed that the Islamabad Police had already launched a special campaign to bust dens of the drug traffickers in Islamabad in general and in surroundings of the educational settings in ICT in particular.

v. MNC has proposed amendments in Section 9 of the Control of Narcotics Substances (CNS) Act, 1997. Previously, the penalties were awarded on quantity of drugs regardless of their intensity and potency. In the proposed amendments, the punishments would now be awarded, subject to approval of the bill by the Parliament, on quantity as well as quality of drugs. Furthermore, maximum penalties for supply of drugs to/near educational institutions have been included.

vi. MNC has formulated its National Anti Narcotics Policy. The Policy has been prepared after due consultation with 35 stakeholders at Federal and Provincial level. Pakistan’s counter narcotics efforts revolve around the three main strategy pillars/policy objectives highlighted in the National Anti Narcotics Policy. These three pillars include (1) Drug Supply Reduction, (2) Drug Demand Reduction, and (3) International Cooperation.

vii. Ministry of Narcotics Control under its DDR activities has launched Mass Awareness Campaign against Drug Abuse across the country. The detail of activities including seminars, walks, TV and Radio Programs.

viii. The Master Plan for Drug Abuse Control 2019-20 has been prepared by the Ministry of Narcotics Control and the Anti Narcotics Force, through the above mentioned consultative process while keeping in view the global, regional and domestic narcotics environment in view to identify future challenges. The Master Plan provides a clear outline; and establishes a base for national consequences, so that implementation parameters can be derived for fine tuning of working modalities.

ix. To increase reach out support for youth, an app has been develop entitled “Zindagi” through which all inclusive information regarding drug hazards can be approached alongwith information of Treatment Facility.

x. Upon direction of MNC, Govt. of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has included drug awareness lesson in the text book of Class 6 to 8.

xi. Campaign against drug paddlers/ narco provision to educational institutions was initiated with effect from 13 Apr 2017 as an ongoing process. Special focus is being paid on eliminating drug supply to educational institutions i.e. universities, colleges and schools. All Regional Directorates have been instructed to ensure well planned, menace can be eliminated from the youth/ society.

xii. A meeting of the Federal Minister for Narcotics Control with the owners of 24 private schools system held on 11th September, 2019 for creating awareness among the students in schools against the menace of drug use and its harmful effects on life. In this context, the second phase of the meeting has been conducted on 3rd October, 2019 chaired by the Federal Minister for Narcotics Control with the owners of the private schools system to devise the strategy for coping with drug problem.

(b) There are 03 rehabilitation centers working under the administrative control of Federal Government in the country which are as under:

a. MATRC Islamabad (45 bedded) b. MATRC Karachi (105 bedded) including recently established 50 bedded i.e. 25 bedded Female+ 25 bedded Children/ Juvenile Model Addiction Treatment & Rehabilitation wards (MATRC) in Karachi.

c. MATRC Sukkur (25 bedded) .

Families of drug addicts approach MNC or ANF voluntary through application for treatment/admission. Detail of admitted patients treated at MATRCs is as under:—

*Question No. 262 Senator Bahramand Khan Tangi: (Notice Received on 2/10/2019 at 9:15 AM) QID: 36470

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) the names, designations and grades of the officers of the Ministry of Interior and its attached departments who have been getting monetization charges in their salaries; and

(b) whether it is a fact that a number of the said officers are using official vehicles along with getting monetization charges, if so, their details and reasons for the same?

Mr. Ijaz Ahmed Shah: (a) The details of officer of the Ministry of Interior and its attached departments who have been getting monetization charges in their salaries is attached at Annex-I.

(b) No. It is not a fact. None of these officers is using official vehicles for private purposes alongwith getting monetization allowance.

*Question No. 263 Senator Kalsoom Perveen: (Notice Received on 8/10/2019 at 4:50 PM) QID: 36500

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the time by which the construction work of the Islamabad jail will be completed and the same will be made functional?

Mr. Ijaz Ahmed Shah: PC-I for the scheme ―Construction of Model Prison at H-16, Islamabad‖ was approved for Rs. 3928.523 million by ECNEC on 20-07-2016. As per approved PC-I execution period of the project was three years, the same has been extended upto 30th June, 2020. After completion of the project, the same will be operationalized.

*Question No. 265 Senator Mushtaq Ahmed: (Notice Received on 11/10/2019 at 10:45 AM) QID: 36521

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the Government has frozen accounts of some madrassas under the National Action Plan, if so, the names of those madressas with province wise breakup, reasons for freezing their accounts and the amount present / recovered from the same in each case?

Reply not received.

Ministry of Interior has transferred this Question to Ministry of Foreign Affairs. But the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not accepted it so far.

*Question No. 267 Senator Kalsoom Perveen: (Notice Received on 22/10/2019 at 1:15 PM) QID: 36550

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) the number of posts of Tehsildars and Naib Tehsildar lying vacant in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) with quota wise break up; and

(b) the time since which the said posts are lying vacant indicating also the time by which the same will be advertised filled in?

Mr. Ijaz Ahmed Shah: (a) it is submitted that one (01) post of Tehsildar (BS-16) and one (01 post of Niab Tehsildar (BS 14) are lying vacant in the ICT Administration. Both the vacant posts are meant for promotional quota. as per proposed recruitment rules submitted.

(b) The post of Tehsildar (B-16) is lying vacant due to retirement of the incumbent since 23-03-2019 and some is reserved for promotion. The post of Nair Tehsildar (BS- 14) is lying vacant due to retirement of incumbent since 03-01-2019. The draft recruitment rules of Revenue Department, ICT is in process. The posts would be filled as soon as Establishment Division approves recruitment rules of the Revenue Department, ICT.

*Question No. 268 Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood: (Notice Received on 25/10/2019 at 2:45 PM) QID: 36572

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) the number of private hospitals providing medical facilities in ICT;

(b) the status and details of license issued to the said hospitals; and

Reply not received.

Ministry of Interior has transferred this Question to the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination. But the National Health Services, Regulations has not accepted it so far.

*Question No. 270 Senator Khushbakht Shujat: (Notice Received on 19/11/2019 at 10:45 PM) QID: 36637

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) the amount collected by the Islamabad Traffic Police in lieu of traffic challans during the financial year 2018-19 and the current fiscal year indicating also the utilization of the same; and (b) the details of amount collected under the head of Driving License Fee by the said Police during the last three years, indicating also the utilization of the same?

Mr. Ijaz Ahmed Shah: (a) The detail of traffic fine amount during the financial year 2018-19 and current year is as under:—

Year Tickets Amount 2018-19 8,54,359 23,65,15,475 2019-20 3,99,808 10,60,12,075 (Upto 06 Jan.)

(b) The detail of amount collected under the head of Driving License Fee during the last three years is as under:—

Year Amount 2017 10,73,94,900 2018 17,47,48,800 2019 19,54,77,200

The amount deposited directly by the violators / license seekers in government exchequer through National Bank of Pakistan. Therefore, Islamabad Traffic Police has no concern with the utilization of said amount since it is deposited in the govt. exchequer.

ISLAMABAD, DR. AKHTAR NAZIR, the 27th January, 2020 Secretary.

PCPPI—116(2020) Senate—27-01-2020 —275.

(295th Session)

SENATE SECRETARIAT “UN-STARRED QUESTIONS AND THEIR REPLIES.” For Tuesday, the 28th January, 2020

@Question No. 2 Senator Ghous Muhammad Khan Niazi: (Notice Received on 23/07/2019 at 4:20 PM) QID: 36266

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the details of plots allotted to different educational institutions in H Sector, Islamabad so far?

Mr. Ijaz Ahmed Shah: List of plots allotted to different educational institutions in H sector is attached as Annexure ―A‖

@ Deferred on 10th January, 2020. @Question No. 3 Senator Rana Mahmood Ul Hassan: (Notice Received on 9/08/2019 at 10:00 AM) QID: 36319

Will the Minister of Interior be pleased to state whether it is a fact that a Ramzan Sasta bazar established at the green belt and walking track between the sectors G- 10/3 and G-9/2 has been converted into a weekly bazar despite the requests of the residents of the area for shifting the same to another locality, if so, the time by which the same will be shifted elsewhere?

Mr. Ijaz Ahmed Shah: Yes, the Ramzan Bazaar established at the Green belt and walking Track between the section G-10/3 and G-9/2 has been converted into weekly bazaar illegally by Chairman UC-35, without any permission / approval. The Mayor, MCI has approved the removal of the said illegal Bazaar. The same will be removed within two weeks time.

@Question No. 4 Senator Syed Muhammad Sabir Shah: (Notice Received on 4/09/2019 at 1:45 PM) QID: 36373

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) the number of Category-II Government residences in the sector I-8 which are under the administrative control of CDA;

(b) whether it is a fact that majority of these houses are in bad condition due to poor maintenance, if so, the reasons thereof;

(c) the details of expenditure incurred on the maintenance/repair of the said houses during the last five years with house wise break up; and

(d) the date on which white-wash of the said houses was done last time, indicating also the time by which next white wash will be done of the same?

Mr. Ijaz Ahmed Shah: (a) Total Number of Category II Government residences in the Sector 1-8 are 42 which are under the administrative control of CDA.

@ Deferred on 10th January, 2020. (b) No it is not a fact that majority of these houses are in bad condition due to poor maintenance. Repair/ maintenance works of these government houses are carrying out on complaints received to this office by the Occupants.

(c) 15 Nos. Houses of category II in Sector 1-8 have been repaired in last 5 years out of 42 government houses which expenditure incurred on the maintenance / repair of said houses to Rs.21.579 Million against maintenance work. Break up vise expenditure placed at flag ―A‖. Repair / Maintenance works of government houses are also subjected to availability of funds, to be issued from government of Pakistan. Details of repair/maintenance of houses are placed.

(d) White wash of remaining houses will be done up to the end of next financial years i.e 2020-2021.

Annexure

ISLAMABAD, DR. AKHTAR NAZIR, the 27th January, 2020 Secretary.

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