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1 (9th 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

Thursday, the 25th April, 2019

174. *Choudhary Faqir Ahmad: (Deferred during 5th Session)

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state:

(a) the details of lawsuits which have been filed against the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in International Courts of arbitrations, since its inception along with present status thereof separately;

(b) the grounds of each said lawsuit upon filed in said Courts against the NAB along with expenditure incurred thereupon separately till now;

(c) whether NAB has conducted internal inquires at its own to examine failures on their part that forced the other party to file such lawsuits in International Courts of Law; if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the amount which has been paid by the NAB to complainants parties as damage/fine or under the head of any other nomenclature in view of decisions of International Courts?

Reply not received. 2 114. *Mr. Mahesh Kumar Malani: (Deferred during 7th Session)

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state whether there is any proposal to provide Gas facility to Mohala Darya Khan, Laghari Town, Pangrio, Tehsil Tando Bago, District Badin, Sindh; if so, the time schedule thereof?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

116. *Dr. Nafisa Shah: (Deferred during 7th Session)

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state the reasons for shut down of Gas in the country particularly in Sindh in the first week of December?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

118. *Rana Sana Ullah Khan: (Deferred during 7th Session)

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state:

(a) the procedure adopted for appoint of every officer working in the NAB at present alongwith the prescribed method of their recruitment;

(b) details of each employee including their parent departments absorbed in the bureau alongwith procedure adopted therefor;

(c) whether educational qualifications of each employee were verified from respective educational institutions and regulatory bodies and such credentials were examined with reference to their service record; if so, the details thereof;

3 (d) the irregularities reported in the process of making appointments in the bureau and fake educational credentials of several employees were also found; if so, the details thereof; and

(e) steps being taken by the Government to address the menace of illegal appointments in the NAB and make accountable those who have submitted fake educational credentials?

Minister for Law and Justice (Dr. Muhammad Farogh Naseem): (a) The initial appointments in NAB except first batch have been made by NAB itself or through a testing agency as per criteria given in NAB employees Terms and Conditions of service (TCS) 2002 and Methods of Appointment and Qualifications (MAQ) and amendments made therein from time to time.

NAB has recruited officers in BS-16 to 21 in 08 Batches since its inception till to date. The summary of recruitment is attached as annexed.

(b) Officers:—

Inducted 38, Retired due to superannuation 11, Retired in the light of judgment of the SCP in SCM 13/2016 are 06, Serving 18, Repatriated 02, expired 01.

Inducted 82, Retired 15, Serving 63, Expired 04.

Details are annexed.

The respective degrees / certificates against which the officers are appointed against various posts in NAB are verified by the concerned institution or the Higher Education Commission.

(d) (a) 6 Officers were retired and 2 Officers were repatriated to their parent departments in the light of irregularities pointed out by 4 Hon’ble Supreme Court of Pakistan in SMC 13/2016. (details annexed).

(b) One officer was dismissed by NAB due to fake degree. (details annexed).

(c) Mr. Asad Kharal, a journalist filed a CMA No. 7544/2017 in SMC No. 13/2016 wherein he inter-alia challenged the MSC (Computer Science) degree possessed by Major (R) Shahzad Saleem, Director (BS-20) NAB. In reponse, NAB filed report and para-wise comments in the August Court vide CMA No. 9591/2017 in SMC No. 13/2016. In addition, NAB requested Higher Education Commission for verification of said degree. In reponse, HEC vide letter, dated 31st December, 2018 conveyed that the degree issued by Al-Khair University in respect of Mr. Shahzad Saleem has been attested by the HEC on 20th October, 2015.

(e) The Hon’ble Supreme Court of Pakistan in Suo Moto vide SMC 13/2016 regarding illegal appointments in NAB directed NAB to comply with the findings of committee formed under SCP’s Order. Subsequently, NAB has submitted compliance reports in the August Court.

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)

119. *Ms. Zaib Jaffar: (Deferred during 7th Session)

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) the price at which petrol is being sold in the country at present; and

(b) the kind of taxes being charged with detail thereof?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day. 5 124. *Mr. Junaid Akbar: (Deferred during 7th Session)

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that most of the Gas consumers installed pressure pumps/suckers in their houses due to the low Gas pressure in winter season;

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

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

131. *Mr. Riaz Fatyana: (Deferred during 7th Session)

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that tenure of Mr. Muhammad Hanif, GM, SNGPL, Faisalabad has been completed;

(b) if so, when new GM will be posted in Faisalabad?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

137. *Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak: (Deferred during 7th Session)

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state:

(a) the steps taken by the present Government to eradicate corruption from Government departments so far; and

(b) the names of departments whose performance and financial audit is planned to be under taken at present? 6 Minister for Law and Justice (Dr. Muhammad Farogh Naseem): (a) The present government is committed to eradication of corruption and corrupt practices. It is pursuing an agenda of accountability across the board.

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is an anti-corruption agency functioning under the ambit of FIA Act, 1974.

Chief Minister Inspection Teams, exist in all the provinces to deal with the matters of anti-corruption in their respective provinces.

Prime Minister Inspection Commission has a vital role under the law to eradicate corruption in the country.

The NAB authorities are independent from the Government, but they are doing their utmost to check corruption.

(b) This part of the question pertains to Auditor General for Pakistan under Ministry of Finance.

141. *Syed Imran Ahmad Shah: (Deferred during 7th Session)

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) the expected increase in the prices of POL products in coming months, particularly with reference to getting loans from international lending institutions; and

(b) the strategy of the Government to keep the prices of POL products at affordable level for common man?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

142. *Sheikh Rashid Shafique: (Deferred during 7th Session)

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: 7 (a) whether the Sui Gas Department, Rawalpindi had started laying Gas pipelines from Mohallah Waris Khan to IJ Principal Road and from Railways Hospital, Rawalpindi to Chak Sadar Bridge;

(b) if so, the time by which the said work will be completed keeping in view the shortage of Sui Gas in the city?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

60. *Prince Muhammad Nawaz Alai:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) the time by which work of conversion of Thakot Grid Station from 33 KV to 132 KV would be completed; and

(b) whether electricity connection from Alai Power House is included in the Thakot Grid Station Program; if so, the time by which it will be implemented; if not, the reasons thereof?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

61. *Ms. Shahida Rehmani:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Northern by-pass of Karachi which links the Karachi Port Trust to National Highway and Super Highway is a single road due to which accidents are occurring repeatedly;

(b) if so, the time by which the dual road will be completed?

Minister for Communications (Mr. Murad Saeed): (a) Presently most part of Karachi Northern Bypass is single carriageway. Level of service (LOS) is good and the accident ratio is not high. 8 (b) Its dualization has been planned. Procurement of consultants has been initiated. Option of its dualization through PPP mode or its funding through PSDP are being considered. The construction work may start after procurement of consultants and the contractor by the end of year 2019.

62. *Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Motorway Toll Tax is being increased biannually; if so, the justification for increasing the toll two times in a year; and

(b) the name of authority that approved the said increase?

Minister for Communications (Mr. Murad Saeed): (a) & (b) No.

63. *Sahibzada Sibghatullah:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that road from Chakdara-Timergara, Akhagram-Dir and Kalkatak-Chitral of N-45 has been approved by the Government;

(b) whether it is also a fact that a portion from Timergara to Akhagram is not included in the project; if so, the reasons thereof; and

Minister for Communications (Mr. Murad Saeed): (a) Yes it is true that Government approved the PC-1 amounting to Rs. 17,423 million including updated FEC cost of Rs. 16,030 Million equivalent to US $ 153,1 Million proposed to be funded through Korean EXIM Bank for Improvement & Widening of road from Chakdara-Chitral (N-45) (130 Km) in following three sections. 9 1. Chakdara - Timargara Section (38.85 km) 2. Akhagram - Dir Section (43.39 km) 3. Kalkatak - Chitral Section (47.98 km)

The PSDP allocation 2018-19 is Rs. 542,149 Million,

(b) Timergara - Akhagram (26 KM) section of N-45 was rehabilitated through Periodic. Maintenance scheme under Annual Maintenance Plan (AMP) of NHA in 2015. It is a 2-lane single carriageway and is in fair condition.

64. *Malik Sohail Khan:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state the time by which the facility of Gas will be provided to village Pind Sultani and surrounding areas of Tehsil Jand, District Attock?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

65. *Mr. Ali Gohar Khan:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state the line losses of FESCO and the number of lines and load in Tehsil Tandlianwala and Jaranwala and the number of more transformers required therein alongwith the time by which this task will be completed?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

66. *Dr. Mahreen Razzaq Bhutto:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) the steps being taken for physical safety of Linemen in various DISCOS; and

10 (b) the number of Linemen in HESCO-SEPCO who were killed due to electrocution while performing duties during last one year? Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day. 67. *Ms. Mehnaz Akber Aziz: Will the Minister for Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan ratified ‘United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006)’ on 5th July 2011 but have not submitted its preliminary report by September 2011 for meeting deadline or subsequent deadlines and so far has not submitted even a single report to the relevant UN Committee; if so, reasons for non-compilation and non-submission of initial report and subsequent periodical reports by Pakistan on the implementation of UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; (b) the time by which Pakistan’s periodical reports on ‘UN’ Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will be submitted by sharing of its draft with Parliament before submission to relevant UN body? Minister for Human Rights (Dr. Shireen M. Mazari): (a) Yes, it is a fact that Pakistan ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, (UNCRPD) on 5th July, 2011, however initial report was due after two years of ratification i.e. August, 2013. It is mentioned that prior to 18th Amendment in the Constitution, matters pertaining to disability including UNCRPD were dealt by the Directorate General of Special Education working under the then Ministry of Social Welfare and Special Education. After the devolution, UNCRPD along with the following ratified Conventions were transferred to Ministry of Human Rights (MoHR): i. International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD); 11 ii. UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC);

iii. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW);

iv. International Covenant on Economic Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).

Besides, two Conventions [International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and Convention Against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT)] were already with MoHR.

During this period, preparation of Obligatory Reports on these Conventions which were also due and pending, was considered on priority, keeping in view their significance for GSP+ Status. As a result, efforts were made to clear the backlog. So, the MoHR prepared these Reports during 2016-17 and submitted to the concerned UN Committees except CEDAW. These Reports have also been presented before UN Committees, whereas. 5th Periodic Report on CEDAW has also been submitted which will be presented during November, 2019. Besides, MoHR prepared and submitted Pakistan’s 3rd Universal Periodic Review Report, which was reviewed in November, 2017 at Geneva. Updated Reporting Status of Human Rights Conventions is annexed.

The European Union had granted GSP Plus Status to Pakistan on 13th December, 2013. One of the conditions under GSP Plus relates to ratification and effective implementation of twenty seven Conventions mandatory for GSP Plus pertaining to Human Rights, Labour, Environment, Narcotics and Good Governance. These Conventions had already been ratified by the Government of Pakistan. However, submission of obligatory reports was imperative to continuously enjoy the status of GSP+.

It is pertinent to mention that UNCRPD was not included in the 27 Conventions mandatory for GSP+, therefore, process to prepare Pakistan’s Initial Report on UNCRPD started after submission of Obligatory Reports on the above mentioned Conventions, related to GSP+. As a result, Initial Report prepared with the coordination of relevant Provincial and Federal Departments was forwarded to Ministry of Foreign Affairs in February, 2018. As established practice, MoFA shared the subject Report with its 12 Mission in Geneva and proposed amendments. Last amended/updated Report has been shared with MoFA on 14th January, 2019.

(b) Submission date may not be given at this stage, as MoFA will decide the submission of Report in consultation with Pakistan’s Mission in Geneva. As per previous practice, copy of the Report will also be shared with the Parliamentary Committees on Human Rights. 13 68. *Mr. Saad Waseem:

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state:

(a) the details of references of NAB and appeals filed by or against the NAB which are pending particularly in accountability courts and other courts in general, at present, alongwith time since when each of said reference or appeal is pending in respective courts;

(b) the last date of hearing of each said reference and appeal; and

Minister for Law and Justice (Dr. Muhammad Farogh Naseem): (a) The summary of the references and appeals filed in different courts are given in the following table. However, the details alongwith last date of hearing are annexed as per annexure A, B and C. ——————————————————————————— Accountability Courts Appeals in High Courts (References) (by accused) (by NAB) ——————————————————————————— 1205 521 280 ——————————————————————————— (b) Details annexed as per annexure A, B and C.

(c) 959 inquiries were in progress as on 25-02-2019 at the regional Bureaus of NAB, which will be completed within due time frame fixed for each or the time frame for such inquiries would be extended for the purpose to trace out the evidences required for disposal / decision on merit. The time line of the inquiries is as follows:— ——————————————————————————— Year 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 ——————————————————————————— Inquiries 07 10 24 27 115 682 94 ——————————————————————————— 14 So far 575 inquiries have since been finalized in the year 2018.

Keeping in view, initial stage of quasi judicial proceedings under NAO, 1999 under taken for inquiry and investigation provisions owing to fundamental rights under constitution, disclosure of identity of the alleged public office holders and other persons as well as further details may cause undue prejudice to the person’s Facing inquires and the proceedings of NAB. Therefore, the details asked by Hon’able member does fall under rule 78-(u) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007. The rule is as under:—

“it shall not ordinarily ask about matter pending before any statutory tribunal or statutory authority performing any judicial or quasi-judicial functions or any commission or court of inquiry appointed to enquire into or investigate any matter but may refer to matters concerned with procedure or subject or stage of enquiry if it is not likely to prejudice the consideration of the matters by the tribunal or commission or court of enquiry”.

Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)

69. *Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that extension of Metro Bus Project from Peshawar Morr to New Islamabad International Airport is facing delay due to lack of interest by the Government; if so, the reasons thereof;

(b) the steps being taken by the Government to complete the said project; and

Minister for Communications (Mr. Murad Saeed): (a) Government is taking interest in completion of Islamabad Metro Bus Project. However, some adjournments have occurred due to delay in quarterly release of PSDP funds. Package 1,2,3 & 4 are substantially completed. 15 (b) Government is taking keen interest in early completion of the said project. Continuous progress monitoring is being made on senior forums. Progress Review Meetings are even held in the Prime Minister’s Office and all possible steps are being taken by the Government for early completion of the project.

70. Withdrawn by the honourable Member.

71. *Mr. Abdul Qadir Patel:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) the details of importing cargo (R)LNG orders in the country since January, 2018 till date;

(b) whether it is a fact that such orders were later reduced to half; if so, the justification thereof;

(d) whether it is also a fact that such reduction/cancellation/ rescheduling had forced the Government to pay millions of dollars under the heads of rescheduling of idle terminal charges etc. if so, the details thereof;

(e) if the answer to parts (a), (b), (c) and (d) above are in the affirmative, is there any plan to investigate reduce/cancel/ reschedule such orders and make the responsibles accountable for the same; if so, action taken; if not, the reasons thereof?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day. 16 72. *Mr. Junaid Akbar:

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state whether there is any proposal of the Government to establish evening courts in the country; if so, when it will be implemented?

Minister for Law and Justice (Dr. Muhammad Farogh Naseem): Presently there is no such proposal under consideration in this Division.

73. *Syed Hussain Tariq:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited had posted/earned profit in recent years; if so, the details of last five years;

(b) if both the entities had posted profit in recent years, the justification of deficit of 157 billion or so, as it is claimed by the Government alongwith components of such deficit in clear terms; and

(d) whether the Gas entities or Government earned profit or are expected to earn profit on such spending or investment in coming years; if so, the details thereof;?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

74. *Ms. Zille Huma:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) the names of the companies from whom all the DISCOs of WAPDA procure the transformers and cables alongwith the details thereof; 17 (b) the names of companies whose transformers and cables are sub-standard and whether all the electric appliances of poor consumers are often burnt due to cable fluctuation; if so, the steps being taken to control this alongwith complete details; and

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

75. *Ms. Shamim Ara Panhwar:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state the location-wise new Motorways being constructed in Sindh by the present Government?

Minister for Communications (Mr. Murad Saeed): A part of Sukkur-Multan (M-5) motorway is being executed in Sindh province; however this project- started on 05-08-2016. The present Government is ensuring its timely completion. The present Government is however preparing the detailed design and commercial feasibility of Sukkur- Hyderabad (M-6) 300 Km motorway to be executed on BOT basis. The timeline for award of this project is December, 2019.

76. *Mr. Abdul Majeed Khan:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) the National Assembly Constituency-wise total number of Gas schemes approved for the province of Punjab during the last five years;

(b) the National Assembly Constituency-wise total number of Gas schemes that will be approved for the said province in the near future; and

18 (c) the National Assembly constituency-wise details of funds released for the said schemes so far?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

77. *Mr. Saleh Muhammad:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government to establish the Hazara Electric Supply Company?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

78. *Mr. Shahid Ahmad:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) the step taken for solution of low electricity voltage problem in District Karak; and

(b) the time by which132 KV Grid Station will be constructed in Tehsil Banda Daud Shah to improve low voltage?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

79. *Syed Javed Husnain:

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state:

(a) the cases which were initiated under Suo Moto notice by the former Chief Justice;

(b) the total amount recovered from those persons whose details of loans borrowed from national exchequer were presented before the Supreme Court; and

(c) the persons who are responsible for not recovering the amount of loan despite lapse of time limit given by the Supreme Court for recovery of loans? 19 Minister for Law and Justice (Dr. Muhammad Farogh Naseem): (a) the Registrar Supreme Court of Pakistan replied that the name of former Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan may be mentioned detail of whose suo Moto notices is required;

(b) the question is vague. The name and numbers of the case may be identified first; and

80. *Prince Muhammad Nawaz Alai:

Will the Minister for Postal Services be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the recruitments were made on the posts of Post Master and Runner in Postal Services by the last Government in Mansehra, Batgram, Kohistan and Torghar;

(b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, whether merit was observed in this regard; and

Minister for Postal Services (Mr. Murad Saeed): (a) Yes recruitment to the post of Mail Peon / Runner (BPS-01 to 04) in Postal Services was made during the last Government in Mansehra, Battagram, Kohistan and Torghar. However no recruitment against the post of Postmasters (BPS-09) has been made

(b) The recruitment was made after taking proper examination under the rules and on merit.

(c) 1. Abdul Aziz Mail Runner (BPS-02) Battagram. 2. Zeeshan Ahmad Mail Peon (BPS-02) Mansehra. 3. Tufail Ahmad Mail Runner (BPS-02) Chammatti. 20

4. Faizan Ahmad Mail Peon (BPS-02) Dad Bazar. 5. Waheed Hussain Mail Runner (BPS-02) Boi. 6. Muhammad Sheroz Mail Runner (BPS-02) Biari Ayub Khan. 7. Muhammad Imran M/ Peon (BPS-02) Ghari Habib Ullah. 8. Mubasher Hussain M/ Runner (BPS-02) Chammatti. 9. Hamza Naseem M/ Runner (BPS-02) Afzal Abad. 10. Anwar Zaman M/ Peon (BPS-02) Oghi. 11. Muhammad Shafhat M/ Peon (BPS-02) Kaghan. 12. Muhammad Asgher M/ Runner (BPS-02) Dassu. 13. Mazhar Khan M/ Runner (BPS-02) Khoshgram. 14. Tahir Jamil M/ Peon (BPS-02) Battgram. 15. Nek Zada M/ Peon (BPS-02) Dassu. 16. Baber M/Peon (BPS-02) Oghi HSG. 17. Muhammad Nazeer M/Runner (BPS-02) Biari Ayub Khan. 18. Zahid Ahmad M/ Peon (BPS-02) Oghi HSG. 19. Fakhrul Islam M/ Peon (BPS-02) Biari Ayub Khan. 20. Muhammad Faizan M/ Runner (BPS-02) mangloor 21. Aamir Siddique M/Runner (BPS-02) Manoor EDBO. 22. Muhammad Usman M/ Runner (BPS-02) Baffa. 23. Zahid Ali M/ Runner (BPS-02) Biari Ayab Khan. 24. Muhammad Zaheer M/Runner (BPS-02) Thakot PO. 25. Mazhar Ibrar M/ Runner (BPS-02) Chakia. 26. Muhammad Awais M/ Peon (BPS-02) Batera PO. 27. Haider Ali M/ Runner (BPS-02) Jared. 28. Muhammad Javed M/Runner (BPS-02) Bojrai PO. 29. Malik Mir Afzal M/ Runner (BPS-02) Dassu. 30. Imtiaz Ahmad M/Runner (BPS-02) Dassu. 21

31. Liaqat Ali M/ Peon (BPS-02) Balakot PO. 32. Muhammad Arsalan N/ Qasid (BPS-01) Mansehra Sub Division. 33. Waseem Ullah N/ Qasid (BPS-01) Battagram Sub Division. 34. Umair Khalid N/ Qasid (BPS-01) Oghi Sub Division.

81. *Nawab Muhammad Yousuf Talpur:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state the areas in the country where LPG Air Mix plants have been planned for installation and their physical status?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

82. *Ms. Munawara Bibi Baloch:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) the number of works of Augmentation and low voltage LV proposal from WAPDA Head completed and delayed at Shanto, Siah, Dahib and Kishaan of District Kalat; and

(b) whether it is a fact that LV proposal and five Transformers burst frequently at Kishaan; if so, the time by which new transformers will be installed by the Government under Augmentation?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

83. *Mr. Murtaza Javed Abbasi:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) the price of per unit, electricity which is charged to consumers at present;

(b) the criteria, which is adopted to calculate electricity bills for consumers at present; 22 (c) whether it is a fact that Government has, recently changed the methodology of calculation of electricity bills for consumers; if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether it is also a fact that due to change of methodology of calculation of electricity bills, consumers who consume less unit, have to pay more amount of bills, as compare to payable amount of such bills as compare to payable amount of such bills previously; if so, the justification thereof; and

(e) what steps being taken by the Government to give maximum relief to those who use less units of electricity?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

84. *Pir Syed Fazal Ali Shah Jillani:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state whether it is a fact that NHA has separated National Highway Road from Hingorja to District Khairpur city by a wall from National Highway at the distance of more than one mile and there is no crossing to the city and vehicles are helplessly driven on the wrong side on both sides by the users causing a number of accidents; if so, the time by which NHA will arrange crossing to the city; if not, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Communications (Mr. Murad Saeed):  There is no crossing at Hingorja because National Highway Authority has constructed a New Jersey Barrier (NJB) in urban area to streamline the traffic.

 A U-turn has been provided at 1.6 KM from Hingorja.

 Crossing/ U-turn within the congested urban area will present a traffic hazard and further increase congestion. 23 85. *Syed Javed Husnain:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state:

(a) the term and conditions on which the contract to establish petrol pumps as well as petrol reservoirs on Pakistan Motorways has been awarded to Hascol Petroleum;

(b) the details of the facilities which Pakistan Motorways is bound to provide/utilize in respect of purchase of land and establishment of colonies in the surrounding areas of Chakeri Interchange by the said company?

Minister for Communications (Mr. Murad Saeed): (a) NHA has entered into an agreement with M/s Motorway Operations and Rehabilitation Engineering (Private) Limited (a subsidiary owned by FWO) for “Overlay & Modernization of Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M-2)” under a BOT based Concession Agreement signed on 23rd April, 2014 for a period of twenty (20) years. Operation, Management and Maintenance of Motorway M-2 including Motorway Service Areas (MSAs) is the responsibility of M/s MORE which is subsidiary of M/s FWO.

In accordance with the Concession Agreement Schedule-E, Page-184, all the 10x Service Areas on Motorway M-2 has been handed over to the Concessionaire (M/s MORE) and now being maintained by the Concessionaire. Moreover, all the lease agreements within the service areas with different vendors/ licensees etc. are directly made by the Concessionaire (M/s MORE).

Hascol fuel stations on Motorway M-2 are being operated through rental agreement with M/s MORE (Pvt) Ltd. Following facilities are being provided at petrol pump:

i. Rs. 1/Ltr rebate to all commuters on OGRA rates.

ii. Free/General public bathrooms maintained by Hascol.

iii. Fully stocked Air Conditioned rest rooms offered at discounted rates Rs. 50/person entry. 24 iv. Free Air check / oil change facility.

The reservoir (oil storage /distribution facility) is part of development of strategic storage of Pakistan under Ministry of Petroleum. It is owned/ established by M/s Frontier Oil Company (Pvt)Ltd. located along M-2 near Chakri. The land for this facility has been purchased /leased by M/s Frontier Oil Company (Pvt)Ltd from private land owners and no land acquisition / purchase undertaken through MoC/NHA.

(b) Neither any direct access to oil storage facility has been provided through Motorway M-2 nor any direct access is contemplated. The facility is being served through already established Chakri Interchange. Land has been purchased / leased by FOC Pvt Ltd from private land owners. No establishment of colonies has been undertaken, nor any such facility is required / planned.

86. *Mr. Salahuddin:

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state the action taken against those officers who have dual nationality and domicile?

Minister for Science and Technology (Mr. Fawad Ahmed): 60 officers working in the allied organizations of Ministry of Science and Technology including PCSIR, NUST, PSQCA, and CUI have dual Nationality. The detail may be seen at Annex-I. However, no officer has dual domicile in MoST and its subordinate organizations.

In this regard, it is to be clarified that no action has been initiated against those officer who have dual nationality, as there is no clear cut direction by the Federal Government regarding the action against officers who have dual Nationality.

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)

87. *Syed Mehmood Shah:

Will the Minister for Human Rights be pleased to state: 25 (a) whether the Ministry or Human Rights Commission for Pakistan have taken the notice of increasing poverty in Balochistan, as it is the responsibility of the state to provide maximum facilities for spending life as enunciated in the fundamental rights provided in the Constitution of Pakistan; and

(b) the steps being taken or taken by the Ministry or Human Rights Commission for Pakistan in collaboration with Federal Government and the provincial Government of Balochistan for the eradication of poverty in Balochistan?

Transferred to Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division for answer on Next Rota Day.

88. *Dr. Shazia Sobia Aslam Soomro:

Will the Minister for Human Rights be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that a nine years old girl was raped and killed in Lahore in a incident; and

(b) the steps taken or being taken by the Government to save the lives of minors in the country?

Minister for Human Rights (Dr. Shireen M. Mazari): (a) A nine-year old girl, namely Ayesha Jamil, was murdered on 18th December 2018 in precincts of Police Station Lohari Gate, Lahore. According to the police report FIR was registered and maternal uncle was found guilty during investigation and he is in police custody. The complainant Tariq Jamil stated that he had married Fatima Fardos and has one son and a daughter from this marriage. From the last one and half years, he was having strained relations with his wife, who along with the children was living in her parents’ house. His wife had gone to perform Umrah when his sister-in-law informed him telephonically on 18th December 2018 that his daughter had been strangulated to death .On his complaint, FIR No. 367/18 dated 19th December 2018 under section 302 of PPC was registered. According to the Police report, during investigation, deceased’s maternal uncle, and aunt (mother’s sister) 26 were interrogated. Their DNA tests were conducted. On the report of DNA, the maternal uncle of the deceased, Tamjeed Taimoor, was found guilty. Therefore, the uncle of the deceased was nominated in the case and his physical remand was obtained. He is in Police custody and was sent on judicial remand on 1st February 2019. A Challan had also been submitted before the court.

(b) In the wake of 18th Constitutional Amendment, the subject of minors has been transferred to the Provinces. However, various measures have been undertaken/being taken by the Ministry of Human Rights. In the wake of 18th Constitutional Amendment, the subject of minors has been transferred to the Provinces. However, various measures have been undertaken/being taken by the Ministry of Human Rights to save the lives of minors. The detail is as under:

 The Zainab Alert Response and Recovery Bill, 2019 has been drafted for establishment of Zainab Alert, Response and Recovery Agency (ZAARA). The ZAARA will be mandated to introduce alert, response and recovery mechanism of missing children so that incidents like murder of Zainab, a nine-year old resident of Kasur do not occur again. The said bill has been recently passed by the Cabinet.

 A commission is being established under the National Commission on the Rights of the Child Act, 2017. The selection of Chairperson and Members of said Commission is in process. The Commission will examine existing child related laws relating and propose such legislations which will ensure protection of children’s lives.

 The Criminal Law (Second Amendment) Act, 2016 has been enacted to criminalize child exposure to seduction, child pornography, cruelty to a child, trafficking in human beings and proposed strict punishments for perpetrators so that such acts could be prevented.

 Children who experience violence, maltreatment and abuse are most vulnerable and at higher risks of committing suicide or 27 murder. For protection of such vulnerable children, a Child Protection Institute is being established under ICT Child Protection Act, 2018 which has mandate to rescue, provide care and protection of vulnerable children. The case for creation of the posts for the said institute is in process with Management Services Wing, Establishment Division.

 At ICT level, Police Helplines 15 & 8090 are functional for early reporting and response in case of kidnapping etc. Moreover, a free legal advice helpline 1099 in the Ministry of Human Rights is also functional to provide free legal advice in cases of human rights violations.

ISLAMABAD: TAHIR HUSSAIN, The 24th April, 2019 Secretary.

PCPPI—3791(2019) NA—24-04-2019—600. 1 (9th Session)

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

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“UNSTARRED QUESTIONS AND THEIR REPLIES”

For Thursday, the 25th April, 2019

10. Ms. Kishwer Zehra: (Deferred during 4th Session)

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Karachi is economic hub of Pakistan and its production capacity is being decreased due to energy crisis; and

(b) the time by which energy crisis will be controlled and production would be increased?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

12. Nawabzada Iftakhar Ahmed Khan Babar: (Deferred during 5th Session)

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that a Grid Station was approved for NA-184, Muzzaffargarh Shah Jamal by the previous Government; if so, the present status thereof; and

(b) the time by which the said Grid Station will be made functional?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day. 2 14. Engr. Sabir Hussain Kaim Khani: (Deferred during 5th Session)

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) the feeder-wise line losses of Sanghar, Hyderabad District and Sindhri feeder at present alongwith the details of village-wise recoverable amount thereof; and

(b) the action taken by the department against provision of illegal connections?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

50. Ch. Muhammad Barjees Tahir: (Deferred during 7th Session)

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state:

(a) the arrangements made by the Government for maintenance and development of green belts of the Motorways from Peshawar to Multan during the last five years;

(b) the sector wise expenditure incurred for removal of wild plants and grass from the said green belts during the said period; and

(c) whether the said green belts are maintained by the employees of National Highways Authority or through contractors alongwith performance report on the work done by the contractor sector-wise during the said period?

Minister for Communications (Mr. Murad Saeed): (a)

Motorway (M-1)

Grass has been planted in median and other plants/ trees have been planted from shoulder to fence within the ROW of M1. These plants in the 3 shoulders and grass in the median are Maintained by NHA in its Routine Maintenance Contracts awarded on yearly basis. Moreover flowery and other plants are planted in the median & shoulders by Forest Department KPK in close coordination with Afforestation Wing NHA.

Motorway (M-2)

Motorway M2 is on BOT with M/s MORE (FWO) plantation and maintenance (Maintenance of green belts area) is a part of their agreement.

Motorway (M-3)

Eleven (11) contact for one year planation and four years maintenance in the ROW from Pindi Bhattian to Gojra Section, work commenced in July 2018.Green belts of Median of Pindi BhattianFaisalabad being maintained through contractor on yearly basis.

(b) Motorway (M-1)

The total expenditure incurred on cutting of grass in median, removal of wild plants in shoulders and overall maintenance of green bells on M1 is Rs. 136 Million during last five years.

Motorway (M-3)

The Cost incurred on removal of unwanted growth/ weeds is Rs. 31,792,883.00 for Pindi Bhattian Faisalabad and Rs. 4,640,000.00 for FaisalabadGojra Section.

The green belts are maintained by NHA by incorporating them in Routing Maintenance Contracts or separately on yearly basis through Contractors. The performance of the Contractor has been satisfactory so far. 4 Motorway (M-3)

Yes, the green belts are maintained though contactors and their performance is satisfactory.

51. Mr. Mukhtar Ahmad Malik: (Deferred during 7th Session)

Will the Minister for Postal Services be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that number of Post offices have been closed in NA-88 in recent past; if so, the details alongwith reasons thereof; and

(b) steps being taken to reopen said Post Offices at the earliest?

Minister for Postal Services (Mr. Murad Saeed): (a) There are 13 Post Offices in NA88. Out of which only two Post Offices i.e. (Kalas Sharif & Ali Pur Syeddan) have been merged with Miani and Bhera Post Offices respectively due to shortage of staff. However, the delivery service in these areas has not been disturbed.

(b) Necessary steps are being taken for opening of Extra Departmental Branch Offices in (Kalas Sharif & Ali Pur Syeddan).

52. Choudhary Faqir Ahmad: (Deferred during 7th Session)

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that natural Gas has been provided to one street of Anwaar Town, Shabbir Colony, Tehsil Boraywala, District Vehari;

(b) whether it is also a fact that natural gas has not been provided to rest of streets of the said locality, despite applications by the residents of said streets submitted two years ago; if so, the reasons thereof; 5 (c) if the answers parts (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the steps being taken by the Government to provide natural Gas to the said remaining streets of the said area?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

53. Engr. Sabir Hussain Kaim Khani: (Deferred during 7th Session)

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) the procedure for checking the quantity of Petroleum products being sold at the rate of per litre at the petrol pumps;

(b) whether the quantity of litre at the petrol pumps is being checked only once or it is repeated from time to time;

(c) if checked once, the reasons for not checking from time to time; if checked from time to time, the details thereof; and

(d) the names of petrol pumps selling reduced quantities of petroleum products and charging for standard quantity of a litre alongwith the action taken against them?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

56. Mr. Salahuddin: (Deferred during 7th Session)

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government to disconnect illegal Electricity connections and to stop power pilferage throughout the country alongwith the action being taken against the officials involved in the power pilferage?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day. 6 58. Syed Hussain Tariq: (Deferred during 7th Session)

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Gas pipelines connected to Block No.7, Category-V, I-9/4, Islamabad are old and blocked;

(b) whether excessive Gas load shedding is made in said Block as compared to other Blocks; if so, the action taken by the authority to curb the said issue; and

(c) whether there is any proposal under consideration to change/replace old pipelines connected to the said Block; if so, the time by which it will be completed?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

60. Ms. Shazia Marri: (Deferred during 7th Session)

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) the date of appointment of Senior Executive Director Media Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority;

(b) whether applications were invited for said post through advertisement; if so, the details thereof;

(d) if so, the names of member of said committee; and

(e) the names of candidates who were short listed for the said post?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day. 7 61. Mr. Abdul Majeed Khan: (Deferred during 7th Session)

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state whether it is a fact that pressure of Gas in Islamabad and its surrounding areas is very low; if so, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

24. Syed Javed Ali Shah Jillani:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state whether it is a fact that Motorway Scheme of NHA Sukkur to Hyderabad is dropped from development schemes; if so, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Communications (Mr. Murad Saeed): NHA intends to undertake Hyderabad Sukkur Motorway under Public Private Partnership (PPP) on BulidOperate Transfer (BOT) basis. Process of detailed design and commercial feasibility has already been initiated. Once detailed design and commercial feasibility is completed procurement process on BOT basis shall be commenced. It is expected that Concession Agreement shall be signed by January 2020.

25. Pir Syed Fazal Ali Shah Jillani:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that cemented polls erected in 1990 in village Gagi Wahan, Tehsil Sobbo Dero, District Sanghar have collapsed and almost 70% population is deprived of electricity;

(b) whether it is also a fact that attention of the Power Division has been invited towards this matter but the XEN, SEPCO, Ranipur has refused to listen to this issue and some people are using electricity by installing wooden poles;

8 (c) if so, why action has not been taken against responsible public servants so far and the time by which poles will be erected?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

26. Nawab Muhammad Yousuf Talpur:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) criterion conditions for promotion of officers from BPS-17 to 20 in DISCOs, NTDC and PEPCO; and

(b) details of weightage of different evaluation factors for promotion from BPS-17 to 20 in DISCOs, NTDC and PEPCO?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

27. Nawab Muhammad Yousuf Talpur:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) the frequency of holding meetings of promotion and upgradation by boards in PEPCO and DISCOs;

(b) dates of meetings of promotion and upgradation by boards last held by each of the DISCOs;

(d) the number of eligible SDOs for promotion in each DISCO;

(e) what action has been taken against DISCOs for not holding board meetings for promotion and upgradation as per frequency devised by PEPCO; and

9 (f) the dates on which each DISCO will now hold board meetings for promotion and upgradation?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

28. Mr. Saad Waseem:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that despite depositing the amount of demand notice under the Account No.67023182123 and bill ID No.670901080186 dated 22-01-2019 by a resident of Chak No.82-JB, Jagatpur, Pensara, Dijkot Road Faisalabad the authorities concerned have failed to provide him natural Gas;

(b) whether it is also a fact that despite submitting applications under the Customer ID 9782173951 dated 03-11-2016 of a resident of Chak 81-JB, Pandori Dijkot Road Pensara Road Faisalabad and Customer ID 2213388535 dated 09-04-2013 of a resident of Chak No.82-JB, Jagatpur, Pensara Road, Dijkot Road, Faisalabad the authorities concerned have failed to issue them demand notice for the provision of natural Gas; if so, the reasons thereof; and

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

29. Mr. Usman Ibrahim:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) whether General Manager, SNGPL, District Gujranwala had requested Senior General Manager (D/N), SNGPL Head Office, Lahore vide its Memo No. GDD-54/1844 dated 23-01-2018 for allotment of Job Number alongwith detailed 10 list of material required for laying of mains at Mohallah Gulshan-e-Imran Colony, Mandokhel, District, Gujranwala previously NA-98 and presently NA-82, District Gujranwala;

(b) if so, the steps taken or being for the allotment of above said job number and release of requisite material as stated above?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

30. Moulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Chakdra-Chitral and Chitral- Shindor road is included in CPEC;

(b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, the time by which work is to be started on said roads and the duration of its completion thereof?

Reply not received.

31. Ms. Shahida Rehmani:

Will the Minister for Defence Production be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that during the tenures of previous Government the employees of subordinate institution Pakistan Ordnance Factories, Wah Cantt were granted two advance increments and 25 percent special allowance while employees of Heavy Industries Taxila were deprived of these incentives; and

(b) whether present Government intends to provide similar incentives to the employees of both institutions by abolishing this discrimination?

Reply not received. 11 32. Mr. Ahmad Hussain Deharr:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the survey has been conducted for supply of Gas to the village Kot Abbas Shaheed, Tehsil and District Multan during the last four years till date;

(b) whether it is also a fact that the funds for supply of Gas to the said village have been released during the said period;

(c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the time by which Gas will be supplied to the said village?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

33. Ch. Aamir Sultan Cheema:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) the number of projects for the provision of Gas were approved during the period 2008 to 2013 in Sargodha Constituency No. NA-91 previous NA-67 including the details of said projects;

(b) the name of projects which have been started alongwith the latest status of them and the complete detail of accomplished/continued and incomplete projects; and

(c) the reasons for issuing the work orders of those which were not started so far alongwith the time by which they will be started?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day. 12 34. Moulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of transformers available as alternate with PESCO Chitral, so that they could be used in emergency in case of a burned transformer; and

(b) the time by which establishment of workshop for the repair of transformers would be possible?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

35. Ms. Nusrat Wahid:

Will the Minister for Human Rights be pleased to state the steps taken or being taken by the Government against the rapid increase of women honour killings in the country?

Minister for Human Rights (Dr. Shireen M. Mazari): Though the subject of women development and empowerment has been devolved to the province as a result of 18th Amendment in the Constitution, efforts are underway to address the issue of violence against women including honour killing. Significant initiatives in this regard are as under:

1. Criminal Law (Amendment) (Offences relating to honour) Act, 2016 has been enacted to prevent crimes in the name/pretext of honour. In this regard, amendments have been made in several sections in Chapter XV of PPC to broaden the legal ambit of honour crimes. Crimes committed in the name of honour, now also include hurt and determine stringent punishment for such offences as well as it includes the definition of fasaadfilarz for which the sentence is life imprisonment (25 years) which cannot be waived or compounded.

2. National Action Plan to improve Human Rights situation in the country prepared by the Ministry of Human Rights is being implemented with the collaboration of relevant stakeholders. 13 The Plan sets protection and empowerment of women as a priority area for intervention including national policy guidelines on Gender Based Violence, review all discriminatory legislation against women, establishment of new crisis centres for women and strengthening of existing centres/ services at district level and designing and execution of Men Engage Model program to eliminate Gender Based violence.

3. The Gender Crime Centre (GCC), National Police Bureau, Ministry of Interior, gathers and analyze data on violence against women, especially cases of gang rape, rape, abduction, kidnapping and “honor killings” on regular basis. This data guides the relevant stakeholders to take requisite measures (Administrative, policy and legislative) to address violence against women.

4. Women Protection Centres established all over the country including Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Human Rights Centers for Women in Islamabad provide free legal, psychological and medical aid to the women victims of violence including women having fear of honour killing.

5. A Model Policy on Violence against Women and Girls has been drafted wherein remedial measures have been proposed to address all forms of violence against women as well as honour killing.

6. Women Police Stations have been established in major cities all over the country wherein women police staff has been appointed to deals with issues of violence including women having fear of honour killing.

7. Women and Child Protection Centre has been established at Women Police Station, G7, Islamabad on 29th January 2018 to monitor incidents of violence. Human rights and gender watch committee has been put in place to monitor and handle such cases. Human rights officers have been designated in 22 police stations in Islamabad including women police station. 14 8. A Helpline (1099) for Legal Advice on Human Rights Violations and to provide referral system has been established in the Ministry of Human Rights.

Similar initiatives are being taken by the Provincial Governments to combat all forms of violence against women including honour killing.

36. Ms. Mussarat Rafiq Mahesar:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to link District Dadu with Karachi Motorway; if so, the time by which it will be implemented; if not, the reasons thereof?

Reply not received.

37. Mr. Muhammad Yaqoob Shaikh:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) is it true that NEPRA in its tariff determinations for RFO based Independent Power Producers (IPPs) producing power from reciprocating engines allowed 15% equity IRR & 45% average thermal efficiency over tariff control period of 25 years to these IPPs, whereas in actual operations these are achieving higher efficiency;

(b) is it true that IPPs reportedly are deriving much higher profit over & above 15% IRR fixed by NEPRA in the original tariff determination order; and

(c) has the Power Division or NEPRA ever work out to find out this aspect of consumer interests and recover the profit earned over and above the 15% equity IRR fixed by NEPRA from the IPPs and refund it back to the consumers?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day. 15 38. Mr. Saleh Muhammad:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) the name and place of domiciles of employees working in the Power Division and its subordinate offices/departments;

(b) the number of employees recruited on province-wise quota in said Ministry; and

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

39. Ms. Aliya Kamran:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that upon submission of application by Mullah Ibrahim, survey for shifting of dangerous wire over his house, village Chakri Wakeelan, Tehsil Gujarkhan has already been conducted;

(b) whether it is also a fact that no work has been done so far;

(d) the action taken against those who are responsible for such delay?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

40. Seemi Bokhari:

Will the Minister for Human Rights be pleased to state:

16 (a) whether National Commission of Human Rights or the Ministry itself on behalf of Government has taken notice of miserable conditions of inmates in different jails of the country;

(b) the details of those inmates who were provided medical attendance and treatment outside jails for the last three years;

(d) whether it is a fact that authorities concerned have given VIP treatment to different inmates in recent times; if so, the justification thereof; and

(e) the steps being taken by the Government to provide best heath facilities to inmates?

Minister for Human Rights (Dr. Shireen M. Mazari): (a) The issue of inmates in jails relates to the Ministry of Interior and Provincial Home Departments. However, the Ministry of Human Rights and National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) take notice of the condition of inmates in jails and conduct visits of jails in different parts of the country. The Ministry of Human Rights arranges visits of different prisons in order to monitor human rights situation of inmates in jails. Recently a team from Ministry of Human Rights visited Central Prison, Haripur and found a woman imprisoned along with her three year old daughter for want of sureties. She was released on production of sureties arranged by District Police Officer Haripur, after intervention of the Ministry of Human Rights. Similarly, two children who were living in Jail with their convicted mothers of life imprisonment u/s 302109147149 PPC, had been identified during the visit. In order to protect future of both children and to provide them with their right to education, the Ministry arranged for the custody of children and shifted them to Zamang Kor Institute, Peshawar established by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government under Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Child Protection and Welfare Act, 2010. 17 (b) The part (b) to (e) of the Question do not relate to Ministry of Human Rights. However, this Ministry has coordinated with the Provincial Prisons Departments and obtained the following information: ———————————————————————————— Sr. No. Province Number of inmates provided medical treatment/ attendance during last three years ———————————————————————————— 1. Punjab 10364 2. Sindh 7745 3. KP 25185 4. Balochistan 2487 ———————————————————————————— (c) Total 1126 inmates have died in jails of Provinces. The Provincewise detail is given below: ———————————————————————————— Sr. No. Province Number of inmates who died in jails during last three years ———————————————————————————— 1. Punjab 883 2. Sindh 80 3. KP 150 4. Balochistan 13 ———————————————————————————— (d) The Provincial Prison Departments have informed that based on medical condition of inmate the authorities determine whether the ailing prisoner is to be admitted for treatment outside jail.

(e) The Government endeavors to provide best possible health facilities and treatment to ailing inmates by appointing medical officers, budget for medicine, pathological and radiological tests, required gadgets and machinery e.g; xrays machines, dental units etc. and even surgical care at the relevant hospitals. 18 During the visits of the jails the Ministry of Human Rights and National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) both gave recommendations to the jail administration that there should be enough qualified staff as well as essential medicines for the inmates.

41. Ms. Rubina Irfan:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) how much Mega Watts electricity does Iran provide to Pakistan; and

(b) the province and district-wise details of amount Government of Pakistan have paid to Iran for the electricity?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

42. Mr. Junaid Akbar:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that an amount of Rs.33240/- has been deposited by a resident of Karnab Ilyas, Post Office, Dera Muslim, Tehsil Gujar Khan, District Rawalpindi in favour of IESCO for extension of LT Link on 07-02-2017 vide demand noted No.02269 date 17-11-2017;

(b) if so, whether it is also a fact that LT Link extension could not be carried out so far; if so, the reasons thereof; and

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

43. Mr. Usman Ibrahim:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: 19 (a) whether GM, SNGPL, Gujranwala had requested SGM, Dist. North, Head Office, Lahore vide its Memo dated 14-02-2016 to resolve low pressure issues of localities of District Gujranwala, NA-82, Dist. Gujranwala i.e 4" dia x 800 Meters Gala Haji Karimwala, Tameere Ikhlaq Road, Hafizabad Rd, 4" dia x 1000 alongwith 2" dia TBS Mukhtar Colony, Shahabaz Colony, Shadman, 4" dia x 1000 Meters alongwith 2@ dia TBS Sirag Colony, 4" dia x 1000 Meters alongwith 2" dia TBS Sardar Colony, Madni Road, Khiyali, 4" dia x 1000 Meters alongwith 2" dia TBS Main Bazar Shahpur Khiyali, 4" dia x 700 Meters Nowshera Road Momenabad, B, 4" dia x 500 Meters Hafizabad Road Opposite UBL and 6" dia x 800 Meters Muslim Road;

(b) whether SGM Dist. North Head office vide its Memo dated 21-02-2018 had requested GM (P&D), Head Office Lahore to arrange survey, feasibility, technical evaluation of the proposed operational phase, which carried out the requisite survey etc. such survey report is pending since long for want of allotment of Job Number;

(c) if so, what steps have been taken to allot the Job Number for the above mentioned localities and release of requisite material?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

ISLAMABAD: TAHIR HUSSAIN, The 24th April, 2019. Secretary.

PCPPI—3791(2019) NA—24042019—600.