CCI Annual Report 2017-18

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

iii PREFACE v EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

nd th Chapter-1 32 MEETING OF CCI HELD ON 25 AUGUST, 2017 1 2017-18 rd th Chapter-2 33 MEETING OF CCI HELD ON 13 NOVEMBER, 2017 9 2017-18 th th Chapter-3 34 MEETING OF CCI HELD ON 24 NOVEMBER, 2017 13

th th Chapter-4 35 MEETING OF CCI HELD ON 26 FEBRUARY, 2018 25 2017-18 th th Chapter-5 36 MEETING OF CCI HELD ON 27 MARCH, 2018 37 2017-18 th th Chapter-6 37 MEETING OF CCI HELD ON 24 APRIL, 2018 43

th th Chapter-7 38 MEETING OF CCI HELD ON 27 MAY, 2018 49 2017-18

53 Chapter-8 CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS REGARDING CCI 2017-18 59 Chapter-9 INSTITUTIONAL HISTORY 2017-18 65 Chapter-10 RULES OF PROCEDURE OF CCI, 2010

75 Chapter-11 LANDMARK ACHIEVEMENTS OF CCI 2017-18 79 Chapter-12 COMPOSITION OF CCI 2017-18 ABBREVAITIONS 82

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PREFACE

I consider it my privilege to prepare the eighth report of the Council of Common Interests for presentation to both the houses of the Parliament under Article 153 (4) of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

2. The 18th Constitutional amendment was the outcome of a consensus with far-reaching impact on the subjects enumerated in Federal Legislative List (Part- II). In CCI, the Federation and Federating Units deliberate upon the issues of national importance and resolve the same amicably with the decision of majority. It is a forum for promoting national cohesion and harmony.

3. During the Year 2017-18, seven meetings of the Council of Common Interests were held and 38 items of national importance were considered.

4. The Annual Report for the Year 2017-18 is laid before the Senate and the National Assembly of Pakistan, in terms of Article 153 (4) of the Constitution.

(GHUFRAN MEMON) SECRETARY

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Article 154 of the Constitution authorizes the CCI to formulate and implement policies on matters covered in Part-II of the Federal Legislative List & Article 153(2) mentions the composition of CCI. After 18th Constitutional amendment the CCI has become a pivotal forum for promoting national cohesion and harmony between stakeholders by resolving issues of national importance and Article 154(4) mandates CCI to publish its reports annually and submit to Parliament.

During the Year 2017-18, seven meetings of the Council of Common Interests were held and thirty eight items of national importance were considered. This Annual report comprises of 12 chapters. Chapters 1 to 7 pertain to CCI’s decisions taken during these meetings and Chapters 8 to 12 deal with Constitutional Provisions, Institutional History, Rules of Procedure, Landmark Achievements, and Composition of CCI.

The important matters considered from 32nd to 38th CCI meetings were:

. Higher Education Scenario after Eighteenth Amendment . Import of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), . Sixth Population and Housing Census, . National Forest Policy, . National Water Policy,  National Interfaith Harmony Policy.

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CHAPTER-1

nd 32 MEETING OF THE

COUNCIL OF COMMON INTERESTS

HELD ON AUGUST 25, 2017

The Prime Minister / Chairman of the Council of Common Interests welcomed and thanked the Members, Chief Ministers of the Provinces, and Federal Ministers for attending the meeting and asked the Secretary to take up the agenda.

The meeting started with recitation from the Holy Quran.

1.1AGENDA

Item No. Subject Presented By

1. Status of Decisions of the CCI meeting held on 2nd May, 2017:- (i). Inquiry into corruption charges of Kacchi M/o Water Resources Canal (ii). Matters pertaining to Higher Education and M/o Federal other similar bodies in Post-Eighteenth Education and Prof. Amendment Scenario Training (iii). Import of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Petroleum Division (iv). Sixth Population and Housing Census M/o Statistics (v). National Forest Policy M/o Climate Change 2. National Water Policy M/o Water and Power 3. Supply of Gas to Localities / Villages in 5 KM M/o Energy Radius of Gas Producing Fields (Petroleum Division) 4. At Source Deductions from Divisible Pool Govt. of Khyber Share of Govt. of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakhtunkhwa

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Implementation of Kazi Committee 5. Govt. of Khyber Methodology (KCM) for Calculation of Net Pakhtunkhwa Hydel Profit Implementation of Article 154 of the 6. Govt. of Sindh Constitution of Pakistan

1.2 CASES CONSIDERED BY THE CCI

Following cases were considered by the Council in its meeting held on August 25, 2017, in the year 2017-18:

1.2(1) CCI.1/2/2017 STATUS OF DECISIONS OF THE CCI MEETING Dated 25.8.2017 HELD ON 2ND MAY, 2017:-

(i) INQUIRY INTO CORRUPTION CHARGES OF KACCHI CANAL DECISION

The CCI decided that the M/o Water Resources shall submit the recommendations of the Inquiry Committee to the Cabinet after completion of the consultative process within a fortnight submit report in the next CCI meeting.

STATUS: Recommendations of inquiry committee are still awaited

(ii) MATTERS PERTAINING TO HIGHER EDUCATION AND OTHER SIMILAR BODIES IN POST EIGHTEENTH AMENDMENT SCENARIO DECISION

The CCI ruled that the matter being sub-judice in the Supreme Court of Pakistan may be kept pending till a final decision of the apex court. The Council, however, decided that the Inter-Provincial Coordination Committee (IPCC) will examine the issues pertaining to Higher Education and other similar bodies in post 18th Post-Eighteenth Amendment Scenario to build consensus among all stakeholders and submit recommendations to the CCI.

STATUS: Recommendations are awaited.

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(iii) IMPORT OF LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG)

DECISION

The CCI decided to refer the following Summaries submitted by Ministry of Energy to IPCC for discussion and submission of report to CCI in its next meeting:

i. Implementation of Article 158 & 172(3) of the Constitution ii. The LNG Policy, 2011 iii. Endorsement of Policy Statement on Gas Sector Reforms

STATUS: Recommendations are awaited.

(i) SIXTH POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS

DECISION

The CCI decided that the IPCC will examine the matter from all angles, including, among others, constitutional amendment as well as enhancing resources in consultation with the ECP, so that the next general elections are held on the basis of the final results of the 6th Population and Housing Census. The CCI further directed that the IPCC will submit its report in the next meeting.

STATUS: Inter Provincial Coordination Committee examined and submitted its report on Sixth Population and Housing Census to the CCI for further consideration.

(ii) NATIONAL FOREST POLICY

DECISION

The CCI unanimously approved the National Forest Policy, 2015 submitted by M/o Climate Change.

STATUS: Implemented

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IMPACT:

Forests are crucial to global sustainable development, affecting both the natural environment and economic prosperity The implementation of CCI decision facilitated to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in particular goal 15 i.e. Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss. Carbon stored in forests has emerged as a new commodity under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to which Pakistan is also a Party.

1.2(2) CCI.2/2/2017 Dated 25.8.2017 NATIONAL WATER POLICY

DECISION

The CCI considered the Summary dated 6th February, 2017 submitted by Ministry of Water and Power and decided that the newly created Ministry of Water Resources will re-examine the National Water Policy and re- submit before the CCI in its next meeting.

STATUS: Awaited

1.2(3) CCI.3/2/2017 SUPPLY OF GAS TO LOCALITIES / VILLAGES Dated 25.8.2017 IN 5 KM RADIUS OF GAS PRODUCING FIELDS

DECISION

The CCI unanimously decided to refer the matter to IPCC with the directions to submit report in the meetings.

STATUS: Awaited

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CCI.4/2/2017 AT SOURCE DEDUCTIONS FROM DIVISIBLE 1.2(4) POOL SHARE OF GOVERNMENT OF KHYBER Dated 25.8.2017 PAKHTUNKHWA

DECISION

The CCI considered the Summary dated 29th March, 2017 submitted by Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and decided that at source deduction from divisible pool share of Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was made in accordance with the decision of the CCI.

STATUS: Implemented

IMPACT: The CCI decision helped in resolving dispute between Federation and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

CCI.5/2/2017 IMPLEMENTATION OF KAZI COMMITTEE 1.2(5) Dated 25.8.2017 METHODOLOGY (KCM) FOR CALCULATION OF NET HYDEL PROFIT

DECISION

The CCI decided that a committee comprising the Minister for IPC, as chair, Secretary to the Prime Minister and Secretary, CCI would hold meetings with the stakeholders to resolve this case and submit report to the CCI.

STATUS: The Sub Committee of CCI held meetings on 06-09-2017 and 07- 09-2017 and has forwarded its report to the Prime Minister’s Office.

1.2(10) CCI.6/2/2017 IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE 154 OF Dated 25.8.2017 THE CONSTITUTION OF PAKISTAN

DECISION The CCI considered the Summary dated 19th July, 2017 submitted by Government of Sindh and directed to place the same before the IPCC for deliberations and submit report to the CCI in its next meeting.

STATUS: Awaited

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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

CHAIRMAN

1. Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Prime Minister/Chairman CCI

FEDERATION

2. Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs. 3. Mian Riaz Husain Pirzada, Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination. 4. Mr. Ghulam Murtaza Khan Jatoi, Federal Minister for Industries & Production.

PROVINCES

5. Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister Sindh 6. Mr. Pervez Khattak, Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 7. Nawab Sanaullah Khan Zehri, Chief Minister Balochistan

MINSTERS/SECRETARIES

1. Mr. Sartaj Aziz, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission 2. Dr. Aisha Ghaus Pasha, Finance Minister Punjab 3. Syed Suhail Altaf, Secretary, Cabinet Division. 4. Mr. Zafar Hasan, Addl. Secretary, Planning&Development Division 5. Barrister Zaffarullah Khan, SAPM 6. Mr. Ashtar Ausaf Ali, Attorney General for Pakistan.

CHIEF SECRETARIES

1. Capt. (Retd.) Zahid Saeed, Chief Secretary Punjab 2. Mr. Rizwan Memon, Chief Secretary Sindh 3. Mr. Aurangzeb Haque, Chief Secretary Balochistan

MINISTERS/SECRETARIES (SPECIAL INVITATION)

1. Prof. Dr. Muhammad AhsanIqbal, Minister for Interior/Chairman, CCI’s Sub Committee 2. Mr. Jam Kamal Khan, Minister of State for Petroleum Division, 3. Mr. Kamran Michael, Minister for Statistics 4. Syed Javed Ali Shah, Minister for Water Resources 5. Mr. Shahid Mahmood, Secretary, Finance Division 6. Mr. Shoaib Mir, Secretary, Federal Education & Prof. Training 7. Mr. Sikandar Sultan Raja, Secretary, Petroleum Division

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8. Ms. RukhsanaYasmeen, Secretary, Statistics Division 9. Mr. Yousaf Naseem Khokhar, Secretary, Water Resources Division 10. Mr. Suhail Aamir, Secretary, Overseas Pakistanis & HRD Division 11. Mr. Naeem Khan, Secretary, Energy and Power Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 12. Mr. Shakeel Qadir Khan, Secretary, Finance Department Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

CCI SECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Amjad Ali Khan, Secretary, 2. Mr. Jamal Nasir, Additional Secretary, 3. Mr. Khial Zad Gul, Joint Secretary 4. Mr. Javed Iqbal, Deputy Secretary 5. Mr. Manzoor Ahmed Rana, Section Officer 6. Dr. Muhammad Fayyaz Sheikh, Section Officer

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CHAPTER-2

rd 33 MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF

COMMON INTERESTS HELD ON

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

The meeting started with recitation from the Holy Quran.

2.1 AGENDA

Item Subject Presented By No. Ministry of 1. CENSUS AND DELIMITATION ISSUES Statistics/PBS

2.2 CASE CONSIDERED BY THE CCI

Following case was considered by the Council in its meeting held on November 13, 2017 in the year 2017-18:

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2.2(1) CCI.1/3/2017 Dated 13.11.2017 CENSUS AND DELIMITATION ISSUES

DECISION

The CCI considered the Summary dated 9th November, 2017 submitted by Ministry of Statistics and approved publication of the provisional results of Census 2017 for purposes of Article 51 (5) of the Constitution, as provided in the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2017.

The CCI directed Statistics Division to make arrangements for third- party validation of 01 percent census blocks proportionately in each province, to be selected through random computer ballot, before the final results are compiled. Selection of third- party shall be through competitive bidding. The final cost incurred on this exercise shall be paid by the Federal and Provincial Governments as per their share of the census blocks selected for the validation.

After the notification, data up to blocks level will be released by Ministry of Statistics/PBS.

A mechanism shall be devised by the PBS in consultation with the provincial governments to have a forum, where people who have serious and tangible objections to their block's REN-2 summary, may make an application to address their objections.

The provinces shall forward their proposals with regard to formulation of a national population policy for consideration by IPCC.

STATUS: Awaited

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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

CHAIRMAN: 1. Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Prime Minister of Pakistan / Chairman CCI

FEDERATION 1. Mian Riaz Husain Pirzada, Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination 2. Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Interior

PROVINCES 1. Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Chief Minister Punjab 2. Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister Sindh 3. Mr. Pervez Khattak, Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 4. Nawab Sanaullah Khan Zehri, Chief Minister Balochistan

MINISTERS/SECRETARIES (SPECIAL INVITATION) 1. Mr. Zahid Hamid, Minister for Law and Justice 2. Dr. Aisha Ghaus Pasha, Finance Minister Punjab 3. Mr. Fawad Hasan Fawad, Secretary to the Prime Minister 4. Mr. Suhail Aamir, Secretary, Cabinet Division 5. Mr. Shahid Mahmood, Secretary, Finance Division 6. Mr. Karamat Hussain Niazi, Secretary, Law and Justice Division 7. Mr. Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui, Secretary, Planning, Development & Reform Division 8. Ms. Rukhsana Yasmin, Secretary, Statistics Division 9. Mr. Babar Yaqoob Fateh Muhammad, Secretary, Election Commission of Pakistan 10. Mr. Asif Bajwa, Consultant on Census, PBS 11. Mr. Habibullah Khan, Member (Census & Surveys), PBS

CHIEF SECRETARIES 1. Capt. (Retd.) Zahid Saeed, Chief Secretary Punjab 2. Mr. Rizwan Memon, Chief Secretary Sindh 3. Mr. Muhammad Azam Khan, Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 4. Mr. Aurangzeb Haque, Chief Secretary Balochistan

CCI SECRETARIAT 1. Mr. Teepu Mahabat Khan, Acting Secretary 2. Dr. Jamal Nasir, Additional Secretary, 3. Mr. Javed Iqbal, Deputy Secretary 4. Dr. Muhammad Fayyaz Sheikh, Section Officer

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CHAPTER-3

34th MEETING OF THE

COUNCIL OF COMMON INTERESTS HELD ON NOVEMBER 24, 2017

The meeting started with recitation from the Holy Quran.

3.1 AGENDA

Item Subject Presented By No. 1 Recommendations of the Inter Provincial Coordination Committee (IPCC) & Sub-Committee of CCI: (i). Matters pertaining to Higher Education and Ministry of Federal other similar bodies in Post-Eighteenth Education and Prof. Amendment Scenario. Training (ii). Import of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Petroleum Division (iii). Supply of Gas to Localities / Villages in 5 Petroleum Division KM Radius of Gas Producing Fields (iv). Implementation of Article 154 of the Petroleum Division Constitution of Pakistan (v). Endorsement of Policy Statement on Gas Petroleum Division Sector Reforms

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(vi). Implementation on CCI’s decision on Net Hydel Profit (NHP) - Report of Sub- Power Division Committee of CCI on Payment of NHP to KP and Punjab 2 Presentation by the Statistics Division on Way Statistic Division Forward regarding Census 3 M/o Commerce and Sugar Policy and Export of Sugar Textile 4 Access to real-time production data of oil and Government of gas from well heads and natural gas Khyber consumption in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakhtunkhwa 5 Access to real-time production data of oil and Government of gas from well heads and natural gas Khyber consumption in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakhtunkhwa 6 Establishment of Fiscal Coordination Committee Finance Division 7 Post Devolution Status of Employees’ Old-Age M/o Overseas Benefits Institution and Workers Welfare Fund Pakistanis &HRD 8 Implementation and Amendments – Petroleum Petroleum Division (Exploration and Production) Policy, 2012 9 Award of Petroleum Rights to Federal and Government of Provincial Holding Companies without Khyber Competitive Bidding Pakhtunkhwa 10 Ministry of Water National Water Policy Resources

3.2 CASES CONSIDERED BY THE CCI

Following cases were considered by the Council in its meeting held on November 24, 2017 in the year 2017-18:

CCI.1/4/2017 3.2(1) STATUS OF DECISIONS OF THE CCI Dated 24.11.2017 MEETING HELD ON 2nd MAY, 2017

(i) MATTERS PERTAINING TO HIGHER EDUCATION AND OTHER SIMILAR BODIES IN POST-EIGHTEENTH AMENDMENT SCENARIO.

DECISION The provinces shall ensure that their representation level should not be lower than Minister or Secretary of the respective department and the representatives should not frequently be changed for consistency of stance taken by the respective province on any matter.

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It was also decided that a National Task Force shall be constituted which shall work for uniform standards of education across the Country. A committee established under the chairmanship of Minister for Education and Professional Training shall recommend constitution of the Task Force and its ToRs and submit the same for CCI’s approval at the earliest.

STATUS: Awaited

(ii) IMPORT OF LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG)

DECISION

The CCI advised the Provincial Governments to convey their concerns on the import of LNG/LNG Policy, 2011 to the Petroleum Division for submission of a consolidated report to the CCI. Petroleum Division will respond to the concerns of the provinces.

It was also decided that summaries in respect of “Implementation of Article 158 and 172(3) of the Constitution” shall be submitted to CCI in its next meeting by Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division).

STATUS: Awaited

(iii) SUPPLY OF GAS TO LOCALITIES / VILLAGES IN 5 KM RADIUS OF GAS PRODUCING FIELDS

DECISION

The CCI decided that the expenditure involved in provision of gas to localities within 5 KM radius of gas producing fields would be borne by distribution companies. In case of Balochistan, if no village is located within the 5 KM radius, the provision of gas to nearest Tehsil/District Headquarter would be ensured. The cost over and above the criteria will also be borne by gas utility companies which will be recovered through tariff adjustment. This however, will apply only to the locality/villages which fall within the 5 km radius of gas producing fields. It was also decided that the present per consumer cost spectrum (which is Rs.54, 000 for Sindh, Rs.108, 000 for Punjab and Rs.270, 000 for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, respectively) will be

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STATUS Awaited

(iv) IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE 154 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF PAKISTAN

DECISION

It was agreed that without reopening the past decisions of ECC, Ministry of Energy would initiate a Summary on oil, gas and power sectors to delineate “day to day” and “policy matters” of these sectors. The Prime Minister also asked the Minister for Power to apprise the CCI regarding the legislation under consideration of the Parliament on the subject in its next meeting.

STATUS Awaited

(v) ENDORSEMENT OF POLICY STATEMENT ON GAS SECTOR REFORMS

DECISION

The Council of Common Interests noted the position and directed that the report of technical committee may be presented to the CCI in its next meeting.

STATUS Awaited

(vi) IMPLEMENTATION ON CCI’S DECISION ON NET HYDEL PROFIT (NHP) - REPORT OF SUB-COMMITTEE OF CCI ON PAYMENT OF NHP TO KP AND PUNJAB

DECISION The CCI decided that:

a. The outstanding dues of the Net Hydel Profit (NHP) shall be paid by the WAPDA to the Provincial Governments of KP and Punjab by

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generating loan backed by the Government guarantee in accordance with the MoU signed for the purpose.

b. The CCI also decided that, the words “and onwards” appearing at the end of para-45 of the minutes of CCI meeting dated 16-12-2016 in Case No.CCI.7/3/2016 be replaced with the words “and the same rate may be continued as an interim rate for subsequent years till the finalization of revised rates”.

c. AGN Kazi formula will be taken by CCI after the briefing to the Prime Minister by a Committee having representation of Water Resources, Power, Finance and IPC Divisions.

STATUS Awaited

CCI.2/4/2017 PRESENTATION BY THE STATISTICS 3.2(2) Dated 24.11.2017 DIVISION ON WAY FORWARD REGARDING CENSUS

DECISION

The CCI decided that para-16 of the minutes of the 33rdmeeting of the CCI held on 13th November, 2017 be amended as under:

i. The sampling proportion for carrying out third-party validation exercise has been enhanced from 1% to 5%.

The CCI further decided that the exercise be initiated forthwith and technical difficulties, if any be referred to the Prime Minister’s Office for resolution. Ancillary modalities be decided by the Statistic Division in-house.

STATUS Awaited

CCI.3/4/2017 3.2(3) Dated 24.11.2017 SUGAR POLICY AND EXPORT OF SUGAR

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DECISION

The CCI considered the Summary dated 22nd November, 2017 submitted by Ministry of Commerce & Textile and while cognizant of the fact that export policy is not the domain of CCI, recommended that ECC may allow the export of surplus sugar of 1.5 MTs during the Financial Year 2017-18 on the existing subsidy level.

STATUS: Implemented

ACCESS TO REAL-TIME PRODUCTION OF 3.2(4) CCI.4/4/2017 ELECTRICITY AND DURATION OF Dated 24.11.2017 ELECTRICITY LOAD-SHEDDING ON FEEDERS

IN KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA

DECISION

The CCI considered the Summary dated 18th November, 2017 submitted by Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and approved their request for access to real-time data of electricity generation and duration of electricity load-shedding on feeders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Council further directed the Ministry of Energy (Power Division) to immediately replicate/install the requisite software in energy and power departments for real time monitoring of electricity production, MWs allocation to each DISCO and duration of load- shedding on each feeder of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and other provinces, if any.

STATUS: Implemented

IMPACT: The CCI decision helped in providing real time information on production of Electricity.

ACCESS TO REAL-TIME PRODUCTION DATA 3.2(5) CCI.5/4/2017 OF OIL AND GAS FROM WELL HEADS AND Dated 24.11.2017 NATURAL GAS CONSUMPTION IN KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA

DECISION

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The CCI considered the Summary dated 18th November, 2017 submitted by Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and approved their request for access to real-time production data of oil and gas from well heads and natural gas consumption in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Council further directed the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) to immediately replicate/install the requisite software by SNGPL in Energy and Power Departments for ascertaining the amount of processed gas dispatches and consumed the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and other provinces, if any.The SNGPL to immediately allow the energy and power departments to check for the accuracy of the TBS/SMS and other metering mechanism.

STATUS: Implemented

IMPACT:

The CCI decision helped in providing real time information on production data of Oil &Gas.

3.2(6) CCI.6/4/2017 ESTABLISHMENT OF FISCAL Dated 24.1 1.2017 COORDINATION COMMITTEE

DECISION

The CCI considered the Summary dated 14th July, 2016 submitted by Finance Division and decided that the proposed ToRs of the Fiscal Coordination Committee be incorporated in the NFC Monitoring Committee.

STATUS: Implemented

IMPACT:

The CCI decision will strengthen NFC monitoring committee and promote close coordination and harmony between the Provinces and the Federation.

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POST DEVOLUTION STATUS OF 3.2(7) CCI.7/4/2017 EMPLOYEES’ OLD-AGE BENEFITS Dated 24.11.2017 INSTITUTION AND WORKERS WELFARE FUND

DECISION

The CCI considered the Summary, dated 20th July, 2017, submitted by the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development and decided to set up a Committee comprising the following:

Federal Minister for Overseas i. Convener Pakistanis and HRD Special Assistant to Prime Minister on ii. Member Law Special Assistant to Prime Minister on iii. Member Revenue iv. Provincial Labour Ministers Member v. Finance Secretary, Ministry of Finance Member vi. Provincial Labour Secretaries Member vii. Secretary, M/o OP&HRD Member/Secretary

STATUS: Committee constituted

CCI.8/4/2017 IMPLEMENTATION AND AMENDMENTS – 3.2(8) Dated 24.11.2017 PETROLEUM (E&P) POLICY, 2012

DECISION

The Council of Common Interests considered the Summary dated 24th July 2017 submitted by Petroleum Division on “Implementation and Amendments – Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Policy 2012” and approved recommendations at para-4 of the summary subject to the change that “Salaries for Provincial Directors along-with allied staff to be posted at Directorate General Petroleum Concessions will be paid by the respective provincial governments”.

STATUS: Implemented

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IMPACT: The CCI settled salary issues of Provincial Directors and allied staff to be posted at DG, Petroleum Concessions.

AWARD OF PETROLEUM RIGHTS TO CCI.9/4/2017 FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL HOLDING 3.2(9) Dated 24.11.2017 COMPANIES WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING

DECISION

The Council of Common Interests considered the summary dated 25th July 2017 on Award of Petroleum Rights to Provincial Holding Companies without competitive bidding and approved recommendations for one-time relaxation to award one block to each Provincial Holding Company in its Province without competitive bidding. The Prime Minister also directed the Petroleum Division to proceed with the next bidding round of concession Blocks where clearance of Defense Division has been received.

STATUS: Awaited

CCI.10/1/2017 3.2(10) NATIONAL WATER POLICY Dated 24.11.2017

DECISION

The CCI approved the proposal of Minister for Interior that a Committee headed by Deputy Chairman Planning Commission, and comprising Minister for Power Division, Federal Secretaries of Water Resources, Planning, Development and Reform, Power Division and Chief Secretaries of all the Provinces, be constituted, for further examination of the policy.

STATUS: Implemented

IMPACT: The committee set up by CCI assisted in preparation of National Water Policy and signing of Water Charter in subsequent CCI meeting.

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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

CHAIRMAN 1. Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Prime Minister of Pakistan / Chairman CCI

FEDERATION 1. Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Interior 2. Mian Riaz Husain Pirzada, Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination

PROVINCES 1. Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister Sindh 2. Mr. Pervez Khattak, Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 3. Nawab Sanaullah Khan Zehri, Chief Minister Balochistan

MINISTERS/SECRETARIES (SPECIAL INVITATION) 1. Mr. Zahid Hamid, Minister for Law and Justice. 2. Engr. Muhammad Balighur Rehman, Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training. 3. Mr. Muhammad Peraiz Malik, Minister for Commerce and Textile 4. Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, Minister for Power. 5. Syed Javed Ali Shah, Minister for Water Resources. 6. Mr. Jam Kamal Khan, Minister of State for Petroleum. 7. Dr. Aisha Ghaus Pasha, Finance Minister Punjab 8. Mr. Suhail Aamir, Secretary, Cabinet Division 9. Mr. Arif Ahmed Khan, Secretary, Finance Division 10. Mr. Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui, Secretary, Planning, Development & Reform Division 11. Mr. Imran Ahmad, Additional Secretary, M/o Federal Education & Professional Training 12. Mr. Fazal Abbas Maken, Secretary, Overseas Pakistanis &HRD Division. 13. Mr. Yousaf Naseem Khokhar, Secretary, Power Division. 14. Mr. Shumail Ahmed Khwaja, Secretary, Water Resources Division. 15. Mr. Sikandar Sultan Raja, Secretary, Petroleum Division. 16. Ms. Rukhsana Yasmin, Secretary, Statistics Division 17. Mr. Muhammad Younus Dagha, Secretary, Commerce Division 18. Mr. Habibullah Khan, Member (Census & Surveys), PBS

CHIEF SECRETARIES 1. Capt. (Retd.) ZahidSaeed, Chief Secretary Punjab 2. Mr. Rizwan Memon, Chief Secretary Sindh 3. Mr. Muhammad Azam Khan, Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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CCI SECRETARIAT 1. Mr. Teepu Mahabat Khan, Additional Secretary 2. Dr. Jamal Nasir, Additional Secretary 3. Mr. Arif Ibrahim, Sr. Joint Secretary 4. Mr. Javed Iqbal, Deputy Secretary 5. Dr. Muhammad Fayyaz Sheikh, Section Officer

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CHAPTER-4

th 35 MEETING OF THE

COUNCIL OF COMMON INTERESTS

HELD ON FEBRUARY 26, 2018

The meeting started with recitation from the Holy Quran.

4.1 AGENDA

Item Subject Presented By Status of Decisions of the CCI meeting held on 24th November, 2017:- 1. (i) Matters pertaining to Higher Education M/o Federal and other similar bodies in Post- Education & Prof. Eighteenth Amendment Scenario. Training M/o Energy (ii) Import of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) (Petroleum Division)

(iii) Endorsement of Policy Statement on Gas M/o Energy Sector Reforms (Petroleum Division) (iv) Implementation of Article 154 of the M/o IPC Constitution of Pakistan (v) Payment of NHP to KP and Punjab M/o Water Resources (vi) National Water Policy M/o Water Resources

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Item Subject Presented By

2. Sugar Policy and Export of Sugar Commerce Division

Development of Special Economic Zones Board of Investment 3. (SEZs) under CPEC Allocation of 1200 Cusecs (650.5 MGD) 4. Additional Water for Karachi City (K-IV Govt. of Sindh Project) Resolution of Energy Problems of Balochistan Government of 5. Province/ Enhancement of Absorption Balochistan Capacity Draft Bill for the Establishment of National Ministry of Science & 6. Metrology Institute of Pakistan (NMIP) Technology NEPRA’s Annual Report 2014-15 & State of 7. Cabinet Division Industry Report 2015 NEPRA’s Annual Report 2015-16 & State of 8. Cabinet Division Industry Report 2016 Ministry of Inter 9. Senior Citizens Privileges Provincial Coordination Short Supplies of Water in Pat Feeder and Government of 10. Khirther Canals Balochistan Ministry of Ministry of Approval of the National Interfaith Harmony 11. Religious Affairs and Policy Interfaith Harmony Additional Agenda 12. Access to real-time production data of oil and gas from well heads and natural gas consumption in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

4.2 CASES CONSIDERED BY THE CCI

Following cases were considered by the Council in its meeting held on 26th February, 2018 in the year 2017-18:

CCI.1/1/2018 4.2(1) STATUS OF DECISIONS OF THE CCI Dated 26.02.2018 MEETING HELD ON 2nd MAY, 2017

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(i) MATTERS PERTAINING TO HIGHER EDUCATION AND OTHER SIMILAR BODIES IN POST-EIGHTEENTH AMENDMENT SCENARIO.

DECISION

It was agreed that:-

i) Both federal and provincial governments would undertake the functions of monitoring, evaluation and accreditation of such institutions along with setting of testing bodies. Therefore, this clause shall be incorporated in section (B) of para 6 above i.e. functions to be performed both by the federal government and the provincial governments.

ii) The council also directed the Federal Minister of Federal Education and Professional Training to work on a proposal in consultation with all stakeholders for the establishment of a national level testing service forholding secondary and higher secondary level examinations simultaneously throughout the country and bring up the same for consideration of CCI in its next meeting.

iii) To further enhance the representation of provinces in the Federal HEC, it was decided that among the seven members (prominent educationists) to be appointed by the Prime Minister, there shall be at least one member from each province.

STATUS Awaited

(ii) IMPORT OF LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG)

DECISION

The CCI reviewed the progress of the decision taken in last meeting and directed the provinces to expedite their comments. It was also decided that if response of provinces is not received within (45) days, it will be deemed that the respective province has no objection to the proposal.

STATUS Awaited

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(iii) ENDORSEMENT OF POLICY STATEMENT ON GAS SECTOR REFORMS

DECISION

The CCI reviewed the progress of the decision and directed to expedite the matter so that report of the technical committee is presented to CCI in its next meeting.

STATUS Awaited

(iv) IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE 154 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF PAKISTAN

DECISION

The CCI directed expediting the matter so that the report may be submitted before CCI in its next meeting.

STATUS Awaited

(v) PAYMENT OF NHP TO KP AND PUNJAB

DECISION

The CCI reviewed the progress of the decision and agreed that the Advisor to Prime Minister for Finance will meet Chief Minister KP and representative of the Punjab provinces within one week for resolution of the issue of payment of net hydel profit to KP and Punjab.

STATUS Awaited

(vi) NATIONAL WATER POLICY

DECISION

The CCI directed that the review of National Water Policy may be completed before the next meeting of CCI.

STATUS Awaited

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CCI.2/1/2018 4.2(2) SUGARCANE PAYMENTS TO THE Dated 26.02.2018 GROWERS

DECISION

The CCI considered the Summary dated 23rd February, 2018 submitted by Ministry of National Food Security & Research and deliberated upon the problems being faced by the sugarcane growers, including timely payments to them on the prescribed rates. Expressing concerns, the CCI directed the Ministry of National Food Security to work with provinces for early resolution of the issue. The CCI also directed the provincial governments to impress upon the sugar mill owners to ensure timely payment to the cane- growers at the prices notified by the provincial governments within the given time frame and to take necessary measures to protect growers from all malpractices they face in sale of their sugarcane to the sugar mills.

STATUS Awaited

CCI.3/1/2018 DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIAL ECONOMIC 4.2(3) Dated 26.02.2018 ZONES (SEZS) UNDER CHINA PAKISTAN ECONOMIC CORRIDOR (CEPC)

DECISION

The CCI considered the Summary dated 23rd February, 2018 submitted by Board of Investment (BoI) and directed that in the first phase, the provinces would submit their SEZs applications to BoI as per detail given at para 34 (x) (a) above. It was also decided that feasibilities for rest of the SEZs may be completed by the provinces on priority, so that they can be taken-up in next phase. Further it was decided that there was no need to supply power to Rashakai as Government of KP has already planned a 250 megawatts unit.

STATUS Awaited

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CCI.4/1/2018 ALLOCATION OF 1200 CUSECS (650.5 MGD) 4.2(4) Dated 26.2.2018 ADDITIONAL WATER FOR KARACHI CITY (K- IV PROJECT).

DECISION

The CCI considered the Summary dated 16th February, 2017 submitted by Government of Sindh and decided that the issue would be taken up with a detailed presentation by the Ministry of Water Resources regarding National Water Policy.

STATUS Awaited

CCI.5/1/2018 RESOLUTION OF ENERGY PROBLEMS OF 4.2(5) Dated 26.2.2018 BALOCHISTAN PROVINCE/ ENHANCEMENT OF ABSORPTION CAPACITY.

DECISION

The CCI considered the Summary dated March, 2017 submitted by Government of Balochistan and directed that Secretary to the Prime Minister would arrange a meeting of Chief Minister of Balochistan with Power Division and Planning, Development & Reform Division within a week to mitigate the energy problems of Balochistan.

STATUS Awaited

CCI.6/1/2018 DRAFT BILL FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT 4.2(6) Dated 26.02.2018 OF NATIONAL METROLOGY INSTITUTE OF PAKISTAN

DECISION

The CCI considered the Summary dated 29th July, 2015 submitted by Ministry of Science & Technology and assented to place the Bill for the Establishment of National Metrology Institute of Pakistan (NMIP) before Parliament.

STATUS Awaited

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4.2(7) CCI.7/1/2018 NEPRA’S ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 & Dated 26.02.2018 STATE OF INDUSTRY REPORT 2015

CCI.8/1/2018 NEPRA’S ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16 & 4.2(8) Dated 26.02.2018 STATE OF INDUSTRY REPORT 2016

DECISION

The CCI considered the Summaries both dated September, 2017 submitted by Cabinet Division and approved NEPRA’s Annual Reports 2014-15 and 2015-16 and state of Industry Report 2015 and 2016, subject to observations of provincial governments, if any. If no observation is received before next meeting of CCI it will be assumed that the same are accepted as such.

STATUS: Implemented

CCI.9/1/2018 4.2(9) Dated 26.02.2018 SENIOR CITIZENS PRIVILEGES

DECISION

The CCI considered the Summary dated March, 2017 submitted by Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination and decided that the federal government may devise a National Policy Framework for senior citizens in consultation with the provincial governments and relevant federal ministries. The document would serve as a guiding document for all the provincial governments for having their own respective policy and legal instrument by meeting the broad parameters set forth in the policy framework.

STATUS: Awaited

CCI.10/1/2018 SHORT SUPPLIES OF WATER IN PAT 4.2(10) Dated 26.02.2018 FEEDER AND KHIRTHER CANALS

DECISION

The CCI considered the Summary dated May, 2017 submitted by Government of Balochistan and decided that Chief Minister Sindh and Chief

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Minister Balochistan will have a meeting shortly to resolve the issue of short supply of water in Pat Feeder and Khirther Canals.

STATUS: Awaited

4.2(15) CCI.11/1/2018 APPROVAL OF THE NATIONAL Dated 26.02.2018 INTERFAITH HARMONY POLICY

DECISION

The CCI considered the Summary dated June, 2017 submitted by Ministry of Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony and decided that Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony would review the policy in consultation with the provincial governments and submit the revised policy before CCI in its next meeting.

STATUS: Awaited

4.3 ADDITIONAL AGENDA:

Access to real-time production data of Oil and Gas, from well heads and natural gas, consumption in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

DECISION

Existing para 42 Amended para 42 The CCI considered the Summary The CCI considered the Summary dated 18th November, 2017 dated 18th November, 2017 submitted by Government of submitted by Government of Khyber Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and approved Pakhtunkhwa and approved their their request for access to real time request for access to real time production data of oil and gas from production data of oil and gas from well heads and natural gas well heads and natural gas consumption in Khyber consumption in Khyber Pakutunkhwa. The Council further Pakutunkhwa. The Council further directed, the Ministry of Energy directedthe Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) to immediately (Petroleum Division) to immediately replicate / install the requisite replicate / install the requisite software by SNGPL in energy and software by SNGPL, SSGCL and power departments for ascertaining other dedicated line gas

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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

CHAIRMAN 1. Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Prime Minister of Pakistan / Chairman CCI

FEDERATION: 1. Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Interior 2. Mian Riaz Husain Pirzada, Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination 3. Mr. Ghulam Murtaza Khan Jatoi, Minister for Industries & Production

PROVINCES: 1. Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister Sindh 2. Mr. Pervez Khattak, Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 3. Mr. Abdul Quddus Bazenjo, Chief Minister Balochistan

MINISTERS/SECRETARIES (BY SPECIAL INVITATION) 1. Chaudhry Mahmood Bashir Virk, Minister for Law and Justice. 2. Rana Tanveer Hussain, Minister for Science & Technology. 3. Engr. Muhammad Balighur Rehman, Minister for Federal Education &Prof. Training 4. Mr. Muhammad Pervaiz Malik, Minister for Commerce and Textile 5. Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, Minister for Power Division. 6. Mr. Sikandar Hyayat Khan Bosan, Minister for National Food Security & Research. 7. Mr. Jam Kamal Khan, Minister of State for Petroleum. 8. Mr. Naeem Y. Zamindar, MOS/Chairman Board of Investment (BOI) 9. Dr. Aisha Ghaus Pasha, Finance Minister Punjab 10. Mr. Suhail Aamir, Secretary, Cabinet Division 11. Mr. Ghazanfar Abbas Jillani, Additional Secretary, Finance Division. 12. Mr. Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui, Secretary, Planning, Development & Reform Division 13. Mr. Karamat HussainNiazi, Secretary, Law and Justice Division 14. Mr. Aamir Ashraf Khwaja, Secretary, Federal Education & Professional Training. 15. Mr. Yousaf Naseem Khokhar, Secretary, Power Division. 16. Mr. Shumail Ahmed Khwaja, Secretary, Water Resources Division. 17. Mr. Sikandar Sultan Raja, Secretary, Petroleum Division. 18. Mr. Khalid Masood Chaudhary, Secretary, Religious Affairs & Inter Faith Harmony 19. Mr. Fazal Abbas Makan, Secretary, National Food Security & Research Division

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20. Mr. Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqui, Secretary Planning, Development & Reforms Division 21. Ms. Samaira Nazir Siddiqui, Secretary, Board of Investment (BOI) 22. Ms. Yasmin Masood, Secretary, Ministry of Science & Technology.

CHIEF SECRETARIES 1. Capt. (Retd.) Zahid Saeed, Chief Secretary Punjab 2. Mr. RizwanMemon, Chief Secretary Sindh 3. Mr. Muhammad Azam Khan, Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 4. Mr. Aurangzeb Haque, Chief Secretary Balochistan

CCI SECRETARIAT 1. Syed Abu Ahmed Akif, Secretary, 2. Mr. Muhammad Ashraf, Additional Secretary, 3. Mr. Arif Ibrahim, Sr. Joint Secretary 4. Mr. Javed Iqbal, Deputy Secretary 5. Dr. Muhammad Fayyaz Sheikh, Section Officer

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CHAPTER-5

th 36 MEETING OF THE

COUNCIL OF COMMON INTERESTS

HELD ON MARCH 27, 2018

The meeting started with recitation from the Holy Quran.

5.1 AGENDA

ITEM AGENDA PRESENTED BY No Ministry of Water 1 National Water Policy Resources Monitoring and Oversight Committee of 2 Senator for 5% Validation Exercise of Ministry of Statistic Census Result Decisions of the meeting of Economic 3 Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Ministry of Finance Cabinet Ministry of Federal Presentation by Pakistan Alliance for 4 Education and Mathematics and Science Professional Training Unconstitutional and Unauthorized 5 Deduction by FBR from the Provincial Ministry of Finance Consolidated Fund

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5.2 CASES CONSIDERED BY THE CCI

Following cases were considered by the Council in its meeting held on 27thMarch, 2018 in the year 2017-18:

CCI.1/2/2018 5.2(1) Dated27.03.2018 NATIONAL WATER POLICY

DECISION

The CCI considered the Summary dated February 6, 2017 submitted by Ministry of Water Resources and expressed a consensus to adopt the National Water Policy, keeping in view the changes in climate patterns and rapidly depleting water resources of the country. It was decided that the proposed policy be brought before the next CCI meeting after incorporating suggestions from the provinces for a final approval. The provincial governments will also send amendments to the proposed Water Charter, if any, within three days to Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission who will address the same within seven days of the receipt. The Water Charter would be signed in the next CCI meeting or at a separate ceremony as deemed appropriate.

STATUS: Awaited

CCI.2/2/2018 MONITORING AND OVERSIGHT 5.2(2) Dated 27.03.2018 COMMITTEE OF SENATOR FOR 5% VALIDATION EXERCISE OF CENSUS RESULT

DECISION

The CCI reiterated its earlier decision dated November 24,2017 that 5% validation exercise of Census results 2017 shall be undertaken through a third party. Ancillary modalities be decided by the Statistics Division in-house

STATUS: Awaited

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CCI.3/2/2018 DECISIONS OF THE MEETING OF 5.2(3) Dated 27.03.2018 ECONOMIC COORDINATION COMMITTEE (ECC) OF THE CABINET

DECISION

The CCI considered the Summary dated 29th January, 2018 submitted by Finance Division and acknowledged the briefing by Finance Secretary with no further directions.

CCI.4/2/2018 PRESENTATION BY PAKISTAN ALLIANCE 5.2(4) Dated 27.03.2018 FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE

DECISION

The CCI appreciated the presentation given by Pakistan Alliance for Mathematics and Science for pointing out shortcomings and advancements in country’s education system.

CCI.5/2/2018 UNCONSTITUTIONAL AND UNAUTHORIZED Dated 27.03.2018 DEDUCTION BY FBR FROM THE 5.2(5) PROVINCIAL CONSOLIDATED FUND

DECISION

The CCI took cognizance of the matter raised by Chief Minister Sindh and directed Ministry of Finance to resolve the issue with Revenue Division/FBR and ensure repayment of amounts deducted at source from Provincial Consolidated Fund without reconciliation process to the provinces.

The Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa raised the issue of AGN Kazi Committee Methodology and requested that the same may be discussed in the CCI as it is the growing demand of his government. The Chair directed that this issue may be included in the agenda of next CCI meeting.

STATUS: Awaited

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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

CHAIRMAN 1. Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Prime Minister of Pakistan / Chairman CCI

FEDERATION: 1. Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Interior 2. Mian Riaz Husain Pirzada, Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination

PROVINCES: 1. Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister Sindh 2. Mr. Pervez Khattak, Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 3. Mr. Abdul Quddus Bazenjo, Chief Minister Balochistan

MINISTERS/SECRETARIES (BY SPECIAL INVITATION) 1. Chaudhry Mahmood Bashir Virk, Minister for Law and Justice. 2. Engr. Muhammad Balighur Rehman, Minister, Federal Education & Prof. Training 3. Mr. Sartaj Aziz, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission 4. Syed Javed Ali Shah, Minister for Water Resources 5. Dr. Miftah Ismail, Advisor to PM on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs 6. Dr. Aisha Ghaus Pasha, Finance Minister Punjab 7. Mr. Suhail Aamir, Secretary, Cabinet Division 8. Mr. Arif Ahmed Khan, Secretary, Finance Division 9. Mr. Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui, Secretary, Planning, Development & Reform Division 10. Mr. Karamat Hussain Niazi, Secretary, Law and Justice Division 11. Mr. Shumail Ahmed Khwaja, Secretary, Water Resources Division. 12. Ms. Rukhsana Yasmin, Secretary, Statistics Division 13. Mr. Akbar Hussain Durrani, Secretary, Federal Education & Professional Training 14. Mr. Babar Hayat Tarar, Additional Secretary, Prime Minister’s Office

CHIEF SECRETARIES 1. Capt. (Retd.) ZahidSaeed, Chief Secretary Punjab 2. Mr. Rizwan Memon, Chief Secretary Sindh 3. Mr. Muhammad Azam Khan, Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 4. Mr. Aurangzeb Haque, Chief Secretary Balochistan

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CCI SECRETARIAT 1. Syed Abu Ahmed Akif, Secretary 2. Mr. Muhammad Ashraf, Additional Secretary 3. Mr. Arif Ibrahim, Sr. Joint Secretary 4. Mr. Javed Iqbal, Deputy Secretary 5. Dr. Muhammad Fayyaz Sheikh, Section Officer

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CHAPTER-6

th 37 MEETING OF THE

COUNCIL OF COMMON INTERESTS

HELD ON APRIL 24, 2018

The meeting started with recitation from the Holy Quran.

6.1 AGENDA

ITEM AGENDA PRESENTED BY No. Ministry of Water 1. National Water Policy Resources Implementation of Kazi Committee Government Khyber 2. Methodology (KMC) for Calculation of Net Pakhtunkhwa Hydel Profit (NHP)

6.2 CASES CONSIDERED BY THE CCI

Following cases were considered by the Council in its meeting held on 24th April, 2018 in the year 2017-18:

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CCI.1/3/2018 6.2(1) DATED 24.04.2018 NATIONAL WATER POLICY

DECISION

The CCI approved the National Water Policy and Water Charter. The Water Charter was signed by the Prime Minister along with all the Chief Ministers in a simple ceremony in the Prime Minister’s office. In addition, the composition of National Water Council will include Chief Minsters plus one additional member each to be nominated by the Chief Minsters of the respective provinces (clause 29.5.1 of the National Water Policy).

STATUS: Implemented

IMPACT:

The decision will provide guidelines and a road map for development of the precious national water resources. The policy document will, in fact, encourage and guide the provinces to align their water use and management practices with the national perspective. The National Water Policy covered all water-related issues, including water uses and allocation of priorities, integrated planning for development and use of water resources, environmental integrity of the basin, impact of climate change, trans-boundary water sharing, irrigated and rain-fed agriculture, drinking water and sanitation, hydropower, industry, ground water, water rights and obligations, sustainable water infrastructure, water-related hazards, quality management, awareness and research, conservation measures, legal framework and capacity building of water sector institutions. The Council of Common Interests facilitated to all stakeholders to play a leading role in formulating regulations to ensure efficient and sustainable utilization of ground water, industrial uses and management of waste water. The CCI strengthened the path for approval of National Water Policy and signing of National Water Charter.

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CCI.2/3/2018 IMPLEMENTATION OF KAZI COMMITTEE 6.2(2) Dated 24.04.2018 METHODOLOGY (KMC) FOR CALCULATION OF NET HYDEL PROFIT (NHP)

DECISION

CCI, in principle, reiterated its earlier decisions on implementation of AGN Kazi Methodology and constituted a committee to deliberate upon the issue of determination of rates / net profits and submit report/ recommendation in the next meeting of the CCI for decision. The composition of the committee includes Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, Secretary Water Resources Division, Secretary, IPC Division and Chief Secretaries of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab. The committee may co-opt any member as deem appropriate.

It was also decided that the provinces will bring a proposal for devolution of gas and electrical power networks including generation, transmission and distribution etc. to the provinces in the next CCI meeting.

STATUS: Awaited

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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

CHAIRMAN: 1. Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Prime Minister of Pakistan / Chairman CCI

FEDEARTION: 1. Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Interior 2. Mian Riaz Husain Pirzada, Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination

PROVINCES: 1. Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Chief Minister Punjab 2. Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister Sindh 3. Mr. Pervez Khattak, Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 4. Mr. Abdul Quddus Bazenjo, Chief Minister Balochistan.

MINISTERS/SECRETARIES (BY SPECIAL INVITATION):

1. Chaudhry Mahmood Bashir Virk, Minister for Law and Justice 2. Mr. Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, Minister for Power 3. Syed Javed Ali Shah, Minister for Water Resources 4. Mr. Sartaj Aziz, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission 5. Dr. Miftah Ismail, Advisor to the PM on Finance Revenue and Economic Affairs 6. Mr. Suhail Aamir, Secretary, Cabinet Division 7. Mr. Arif Ahmed Khan, Secretary, Finance Division 8. Mr. Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui, Secretary, Planning, Development and Reform 9. Mr. Muhammad Khashi-ur-Rehman, Draftsman/Additional Secretary, Law & JusticeDivision 10. Mr. Shumail Ahmad, Secretary, Water Resource Division 11. Mr. Yousaf Naseem Khokhar, Secretary, Power Division

CHIEF SECRETARIES:

1. Capt. (Retd.) Zahid Saeed, Chief Secretary Punjab 2. Mr. Rizwan Memon, Chief Secretary Sindh 3. Mr. Muhammad Azam Khan, Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 4. Mr. Aurangzeb Haque, Chief Secretary Balochistan

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CCI SECRETARIAT 1. Syed Abu Ahmed Akif, Secretary 2. Mr. Muhammad Ashraf, Additional Secretary 3. Mr. Arif Ibrahim, Sr. Joint Secretary 4. Mr. Javed Iqbal, Deputy Secretary 5. Mr. Sakhi Muhammad, Deputy Secretary 6. Dr. Muhammad Fayyaz Sheikh, Section Officer

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CHAPTER-7

38th MEETING OF THE

COUNCIL OF COMMON INTERESTS

HELD ON MAY 27, 2018

The meeting started with recitation from the Holy Quran. .

7.1 AGENDA

Item AGENDA ITEMS PRESENTED BY No Presentation by Indus River System Ministry of Water 1 Authority (IRSA) on Water Resources Resources (IRSA) Final Results of 6th Population and Housing 2 Ministry of Statistic Census - 2017 and 5% Validation Exercise

7.2 CASES CONSIDERED BY THE CCI

Following cases were considered by the Council in its meeting held on 27th May, 2018 in the year 2017-18:

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7.2(1) CCI.1/4/2018 PRESENTATION BY INDUS RIVER SYSTEM Dated 27.05.2018 AUTHORITY (IRSA) ON WATER RESOURCES

DECISION

The Council of Common Interests decided to constitute a committee headed by Attorney General of Pakistan and comprising one representative from each province. The committee will look into the current issues of availability of water and its distribution in the country and present its recommendations for consideration of the Council of Common Interests. The committee shall also consult the record of proceedings that resulted in approving Water Accord, 1991.

STATUS: Awaited

CCI.2/4/2018 FINAL RESULTS OF 6TH POPULATION AND 7.2(2) Dated 27.05.2018 HOUSING CENSUS – 2017 AND 5% VALIDATION EXERCISE

DECISION

Regarding conduct of 5% census / validation exercise, the Chairman, CCI appreciated the viewpoint of Statistics Division in terms of legal, practical and financial limitations as explained by the Statistics Division and agreed that holding of 5% validation exercise at this belated stage is not workable / practical. However, since the matter was referred to Council of Common Interests by the Parliament, therefore, Prime Minister suggested that issue of 5% Validation Exercise may be referred back to Parliament for appropriate debate / decision.

STATUS: Awaited

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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

CHAIRMAN 1. Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Prime Minister of Pakistan / Chairman CCI

FEDERATION 1. Mian Riaz Husain Pirzada, Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination

PROVINCES 1. Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister Sindh 2. Mr. Abdul QuddusBazenjo, Chief Minister Balochistan

MINISTERS/SECRETARIES (BY SPECIAL INVITATION)

1. Dr. Miftah Ismail, Minister for Finance Revenue and Economic Affairs 2. Mr. Ashtar Ausaf Ali, Attorney General of Pakistan 3. Mr. Shaista Sohail, Special Secretary, Cabinet Division 4. Mr. Arif Ahmed Khan, Secretary, Finance Division 5. Mr. Karamat Hussain Niazi, Secretary, Law & Justice Division 6. Ms. Rukhsana Yasmin, Secretary, Statistics Division 7. Syed Tariq Mahmud Jaffery, Sr. JS, Planning, Development and Reform 8. Mr. Nasir Jamal, Senior Joint Secretary, Ministry of Statistics. 9. Syed Mehar Ali Shah, Joint Secretary (Water), Ministry of Water Resources 10. Mr. Sher Zaman Khan, Chairman, IRSA 11. Eng. Raqeeb Khan, Member KP 12. Syed Mazher Ali Shah, Member Sindh. 13. Rao Irshad Ali Khan, Member Punjab. 14. Mr. Alamgir Khan, Acting Member Federal. 15. Mr. Muhammad Khalid Rana, Director Operations. 16. Mr. Habibullah Khan, Member (Census & Surveys), PBS 17. Dr. Sajjad Akhtar, Member (Economic & Statistics)/Chief Statistician, PBS. 18. Mr. Muhamad Sarwar Gondal, Member (RM/SS), PBS. 19. Dr. Nancy Stiegler, Census, Operation and Training Advisor UNFPA.

CHIEF SECRETARIES 1. Capt. (Retd.) Zahid Saeed, Chief Secretary Punjab 2. Mr. Aurangzeb Haque, Chief Secretary Balochistan

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CCI SECRETARIAT 1. Syed Abu Ahmed Akif, Secretary 2. Mr. Arif Ibrahim, Sr. Joint Secretary 3. Mr. Sakhi Muhammad, Deputy Secretary 4. Dr. Muhammad Fayyaz Sheikh, Section Officer 5. Hafiz Khizar Malik, Section Officer 6. Mr. Muhammad Irfan Khan, Section Officer

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CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS REGARDING COUNCIL OF COMMON INTERESTS

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CHAPTER-8

CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS REGARDING COUNCIL OF COMMON INTERESTS

The Constitutional provisions relating to the Council of Common Interests (CCI) are as under:- 8.1 Article 153: (1) There shall be a Council of Common Interests, in this Chapter referred to as the Council, to be appointed by the President. (2) The Council shall consist of - (a) the Prime Minister who shall be the Chairman of the Council; (b) the Chief Ministers of the Provinces; and (c) Three members from the Federal Government to be nominated by the Prime Minister from time to time. (3) [Omitted] (4) The Council shall be responsible to {Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)} and shall submit an Annual Report to both Houses of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament). 8.2 Article 154-Functions and rules of procedure.- (1) The Council shall formulate and regulate policies in relation to matters in Part II of the Federal Legislative List and shall exercise supervision and control over related institutions. (2) The Council shall be constituted within thirty days of the Prime Minister taking oath of office. (3) The Council shall have a permanent Secretariat and shall meet at least once in ninety days: Provided that the Prime Minister may convene a meeting on the request of a Province on an urgent matter. (4) The decisions of the Council shall be expressed in terms of the opinion of the majority. (5) Until [Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)] makes provision by law in this behalf, the Council may make its rules of procedure. (6) [Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)] in joint sitting may from time to time by resolution issue directions through the Federal Government to the Council generally or in a particular matter to take action as [Majlis-e-Shoora(Parliament)] may deem just and proper and such directions shall be binding on the Council. (7) If the Federal Government or a Provincial Government is dissatisfied with a decision of the Council, it may refer the matter to

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{Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)} in a joint sitting whose decision in this behalf shall be final. 8.3 Article 155 - Complaints as to interference with water supplies.–

(1) If the interests of a Province, the Federal Capital or the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, or any of the inhabitants thereof, in water from any natural source of supply or reservoir have been or are likely to be affected prejudicially by: (a) any executive act or legislation taken or passed or proposed to be taken or passed; or (b) the failure of any authority to exercise any of its powers with respect to the use and distribution or control of water from that source; the Federal Government or the Provincial Government concerned may make a complaint in writing to the Council

(2) Upon receiving such complaint, the Council shall, after having considered the matter, either give its decision or request the President to appoint a commission consisting of such persons having special knowledge and experience in irrigation, engineering, administration, finance or law as he may think fit, hereinafter referred to as the Commission.

(3) Until [Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)] makes provision by law in this behalf, the provisions of the Pakistan Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1956, as in force immediately before the commencing day shall apply to the Council or the Commission as if the Council or the Commission were a commission appointed under that Act to which all the provisions of section 5 thereof applied and upon which the power contemplated by section 10A thereof had been conferred.

(4) After considering the report and supplementary report, if any, of the Commission, the Council shall record its decision on all matters referred to the Commission.

(5) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, but subject to the provisions of clause (5) of Article 154, it shall be the duty of the Federal Government and the Provincial Government concerned in the matter in issue to give effect to the decision of the Council faithfully according to its terms and tenor.

(6) No proceeding shall lie before any court at the instance of any party to a matter which is or has been in issue before the Council, or of any person whatsoever, in respect of a matter which is actually or has been or might or ought to have been a proper subject of complaint to the Council under this Article.

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8.4 Article 157 - Electricity. (1) The Federal Government may in any Province construct or cause to be constructed hydro-electric or thermal power installations or grid stations for the generation of electricity and lay or cause to be laid inter-Provincial transmission lines.

(2) The Government of a Province may –

(a) to the extent electricity is supplied to that Province from the national grid, require supply to be made in bulk for transmission and distribution within the Province; (b) levy tax on consumption of electricity within the Province; (c) construct power houses and grid stations and lay transmission lines for use within the Province; and (d) determine the tariff for distribution of electricity within the Province.

(3) In case of any dispute between the Federal Government and a Provincial Government in respect of any matter under this Article, any of the said Governments may move the Council of Common Interests for resolution of the dispute.

8.5 Article 158 – Priority of requirements of natural gas. The Province in which a well-head of natural gas is situated shall have precedence over other parts of Pakistan in meeting the requirements from that well-head, subject to the commitments and obligations as on the commencing day.

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INSTITUTIONAL HISTORY

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- 2 INSTITUTIONAL HISTORY

9.1 The Article 130 of Constitution of 1956 provided for Inter-Provincial Council. The Constitution of 1962 totally ignored the need of any such forum and refrained from the very use of the word 'Federal'. The Constitution of 1973 created the Council of Common Interests (CCI) to 'conform to the spirit of federalism'.

9.2 In the scheme of Pakistani federalism, the Council of Common Interests was created in 1973 to harmonize federal-provincial relations and bolster national unity & cohesion. It was a new approach towards addressing Federal-Provincial issues after bitter experiences of one unit characterized by highly centralized decision making and denial of provincial rights which led to East Pakistan tragedy in 1971. Even after this woeful episode, the Pakistani federal experience had been marred by continued conflicts and crisis between the Federation and Provinces for greater autonomy and control over natural resources. It is in this context that the 18th Constitutional Amendment has tried to reform and restructure the Council of Common Interests to promote a culture of participatory federalism.

9.3 The 18th Amendment made two major headways: (i) it expanded the scope of Federal Legislative List-II and (ii) it revitalized the composition of the Council of Common Interests. In the new scenario, the Council of Common Interests has emerged as one of the most important forum in the federal institutional framework. It is envisaged to become an effective dispute resolution, National planning and development forum to further the cause of participatory federalism.

9.4 Since its creation in 1973, the Council of Common Interests has been a less utilized constitutional body till the passage of 18th Constitutional Amendment in 2010. Before the Constitution and institutions flowing out of it could solve federal-provincial issues, it was held in abeyance in 1977 by imposing martial law, and in 1985 through the 8th Amendment its federal spirit was mutilated. In 1999, it was again put on hold and in 2003 vide 17th Amendment it was given a quasi-presidential form. As such, in the absence of constitutionality, the Council of Common Interests remained a dormant body.

9.5 Since its inception in 1973, CCCI could meet only 11 times up to 2010 as follows:-

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1st meeting August 7 − 9, 1975 2nd meeting December 27−28, 1975 3rd meeting December 31, 1976 4th meeting January 12, 1991 5th meeting March 21, 1991 6th meeting September 16, 1991 7th meeting September 12, 1993 8th meeting May 29, 1997 9th meeting May 9, 1998 10th meeting December 22, 1998 11th meeting August 6, 2006

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9.6 After the 18thConstitutional Amendment in April 2010, the Council of Common Interests has held 27 meetings, the last being in May 2018, and taken up dozens of issues of federal-provincial importance:-

12th meeting July 18, 2010 13th meeting September 6, 2010 14th meeting November 8, 2010 15th meeting February 1, 2011 16th meeting April 28, 2011 17th meeting June 1, 2011 18th meeting August 27, 2011 19th meeting February 9, 2012

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20th meeting August 8, 2012 21st meeting November 8, 2012 22nd meeting January 23, 2013 23rd meeting July 23, 2013 24th meeting July 31, 2013 25th meeting February 10, 2014 26th meeting May 29, 2014 27th meeting March 18, 2015 28th meeting February 29, 2016 29th meeting March 25, 2016 30thmeeting December16, 2016 31stmeeting May 02, 2017 32nd meeting August 25, 2017 33rd meeting November13, 2017 34th meeting November24, 2018 35th meeting February 26, 2018 36th meeting March 27, 2018 37th meeting April 24, 2018 38th meeting May 27, 2018 27 CCI MEETINGS AFTER 18TH AMENDMENT (2010-2018) 8

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9.7 The increasing number of meetings and proactive approach after passage of 18th Constitutional Amendment explains the efficacy of the Council of Common Interests and functionality of the notion of 'shared responsibilities'. The rationale of the Council of Common Interests in the federal concept is continual Inter-Governmental Relations. In federal dispensation, the methods of such coordination, communication, cooperation and conflict resolution are often described as 'Inter-Governmental Relations (IGR)’.

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RULES OF PROCEDURE OF CCI, 2010

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause 5 of Article 154 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Council of Common Interests has made the following Rules of Procedure, namely :-

RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE COUNCIL OF COMMON INTERESTS

1. Short Title and commencement. – (1) These rules shall be called the Rules of Procedure of the Council of Common Interests, 2010.

(2). These rules shall come into force at once.

2. Definitions. - In these rules, unless there is anything repugnant to the subject or context;-

a) "Article" means an Article of the Constitution; b) "Chairman" means the Chairman of the Council of Common Interests; c) "Constitution" means the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan; d) "Council" means the Council of Common Interests constituted under Article 153; e) "department” means a department of a Provincial Government; f) “Division” means a self-contained administrative unit of the Federal Government responsible for the conduct of its business in a distinct and specified sphere and declared as such by the Federal Government; g) “Federal Government" means the Government of Pakistan; h) "Provincial Government" means the Government of a Province; i) “Secretariat” means the Secretariat of the Council established under rule 3; j) "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Council appointed under rule 3; and k) “Schedule” means schedules to these rules.

3. Secretariat of the Council.-(1)There shall be a permanent Secretariat of the Council. The Federal Government, with the approval of the Chairman, shall appoint Secretary of the Council: Provided that till such time a separate Secretariat is established, the Inter Provincial Coordination Division of the Federal Government shall act as the

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Secretariat of the Council and till such time a Secretary of CCI is appointed, the Secretary, Inter Provincial Coordination Division shall act as Secretary of the Council.

(2) The Secretary shall be the administrative head of the Secretariat of the Council and shall be responsible for its efficient functioning.

(3) The Secretary shall appoint such other officers and officials for the Secretariat, as he may think appropriate, in accordance with the rules prescribed by the Council: Provided that appointment to the posts in BS-20 and above shall be made with the approval of the Chairman: Provided further that representation of all the Provinces and regions in the service of the Council shall be ensured on the basis of provincial and regional quotas.

4. Functions of the Council.-The Council shall formulate and regulate polices in respect of matters given in the Schedule I and shall exercise supervision and control over related institutions.

5. Meetings of the Council. - (1) The Chairman may summon the meetings of the Council, to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit.

(2) The Council shall meet at least once in ninety days: Provided that the Chairman may convene a meeting on the request of a Province on an urgent matter.

(3) The meetings of the Council shall be attended by its members.

(4) The Chairman may permit any other Federal Minister, or a Provincial Minister and any official to attend the meeting of the Council by special invitation.

(5) In a meeting of the Council, four members, shall form the quorum; provided that at least two Chief Ministers are present: Provided further that a matter relating to a Province shall not be discussed unless the Chief Minister of that Province is present in the meeting. .

(6) No case shall be discussed nor any issue be raised in a meeting unless summary relating to it has first been circulated: Provided that the Chairman may dispense with this requirement in exceptional circumstances.

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(7) Notice for the meeting shall ordinarily be issued at least ten working days in advance.

(8) For inclusion in the agenda of a meeting summary relating to the case shall reach the Secretary at least fifteen days in advance of the meeting: Provided that, if a case is urgent and is required to be taken up at a short notice, the Secretary of Division or Chief Secretary of the concerned Province shall obtain approval of the Chairman for its inclusion in the agenda before it is transmitted to the Secretary.

(9) The Secretary of the Division or Chief Secretary of the Province concerned shall attend the meeting of the Council for the purpose of the case relating to his Division or Province. However, these officers may be asked to withdraw from the meeting before the Council starts discussion on the issue.

(10) The decisions of the Council shall be expressed in terms of the opinion of the majority.

6. Circulation and confirmation of minutes and decisions.-The Secretary shall circulate to the members, within seven working days of the meeting, a copy of the minutes and decisions of the Council for perusal. The members shall return the aforesaid copy of the minutes and decisions to the Secretary within fifteen working days of issue. The Secretary shall also supply to the Secretary of the Division or the Chief Secretary of the Province concerned for action, a copy of the relevant decision of the Council, and wherever considered necessary, of the relevant excerpts of the points made during the discussion.

7. Committees of the Council.- The Council may constitute its standing committees or special committees laying down their terms of reference and membership.

8. Procedure regarding Committees of the Council. - Meetings of a Committee of the Council shall be convened by the chairperson of the Committee concerned who shall also preside over such meetings:

Provided that the procedure for the meetings of the Council shall apply mutatis mutandis for the meetings of the Committees except that the recommendations of the Committee shall be placed before the Council.

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9. Cases to be submitted to the Council.-The Council shall consider the cases mentioned in Schedule-I of these rules or those notified by the Federal Government from time to time in the Gazette of Pakistan.

10. Manner of submission of cases to the Council.-The manner of submission of the cases before the Council and preparation of summaries therefore shall be as given in Schedule-II and Schedule-III to these rules, respectively or as notified by the Secretariat from time to time.

11. Implementation of decisions of the Council.-(1) When a case has been decided by the Council, the Federal Government or Provincial Government concerned shall take prompt action to give effect to the decision unless it conveys its intention to make reference to the Parliament within fifteen days of its communication.

(2) When the decision of the Council is received by the Secretary of the Division or the Chief Secretary of the concerned Province, he shall –

(a) acknowledge the receipt of the decision in the form provided; (b) transmit the decision to his Division or Department for action; (c) keep a register with him of the decisions received, for the purpose of ensuring that prompt and complete action is taken on those decisions; (d) Coordinate action with any other Division or a Province, which may be concerned with the decision.

(3) The Secretary shall monitor the implementation of decisions and the Secretary of the Division or Chief Secretary of a Province concerned shall supply to the Secretary such documents as the latter may, by general or special request, require, enabling him to complete his record of the case and to satisfy himself that the decision of the Council has been fully implemented.

12. Correction of minutes and decisions of the Council.-If a Member considers that there has been a mistake or omission in recording the minutes or decisions of the Council, he shall point it out to the Secretary in writing within fifteen working days of their issuance. The Secretary shall obtain orders of the Chairman and circulate the same to Members.

13. Reference against the decisions of the Council. - If the Federal Government or a Provincial Government is not satisfied with a decision of the Council, it may refer the matter to the Parliament in a joint sitting whose decision in this behalf shall be final.

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SCHEDULE -I

CASES TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE COUNCIL

1. Railways; 2. Mineral oil and natural gas, liquids and substances declared by Federal law to be dangerously inflammable; 3. Development of industries, where development under Federal control is declared by Federal law to be expedient in the public interest; institutions, establishments, bodies and corporations administered or managed by the Federal Government immediately before the commencing day, including Water and Power Development Authority and Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation and all undertakings, projects and schemes of such institutions, establishments, bodies and corporations; industries, projects and undertakings owned wholly or partially by the Federation or by a corporation set up by the Federation; 4. Electricity; 5. Major ports, that is to say, the declaration and delimitation of such ports, and the constitution and powers of port authorities therein; 6. All regulatory authorities established under a Federal law; 7. National planning and national economic coordination including planning and coordination of scientific and technological research; 8. Supervision and management of public debt; 9. Census; 10. Extension of the powers and jurisdiction of members of a police force belonging to any Province to any area in another Province, but not so as to enable the police of one Province to exercise powers and jurisdiction in another Province without the consent of the Government of that Province; extension of the powers and jurisdiction of members of a police force belonging to any Province to railway areas outside that Province; 11. Legal, medical and other professions; 12. Standards in institutions for higher education and research, scientific and technical institutions; 13. Inter-provincial matters and co-ordination; 14. Council of Common Interests;

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15. Fees in respect of any of the matters specified in Part-II of the Federal Legislative List but not including fees taken in any court; 16. Offenses against laws with respect to any of matters in Part-II of the Federal Legislative List; 17. Inquiries and statistics for the purposes of any of the matters in Part-II of the Federal Legislative List; 18. Matters incidental or ancillary to any matter enumerated in Part-II of the Federal Legislative List; 19. Complaints as to interference with water supplies (Article 155); 20. Implementation of the directions given by the Parliament for action by the Council under Article 154(6); 21. Submission of Annual Report to both Houses of Parliament (Article 153(4); and 22. Resolution of disputes with respect to construction of hydroelectric station in any Province (Article 157(3).

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SCHEDULE -II

MANNER OF SUBMISSION OF CASES TO THE COUNCIL

1. In respect of all cases to be submitted to the Council, Secretary of the Division or Chief Secretary of the Province concerned shall transmit to the Secretary a concise, lucid and printed Summary, giving the background and relevant facts, points for decision and recommendations of the Federal Government or Provincial Government concerned, as the case may be.

2. The Summary shall be self-contained as far as possible, not exceeding two printed pages and may include as appendices only such relevant papers as are necessary for proper appreciation of the case.

3. Where a reference is made to a previous decision of the Council, the decision of the Council shall invariably be reproduced in the Summary or annexed to it.

4. Where a case concerns more than one Division or the Province, the Summary shall normally not be submitted to the Council until it has been considered by the Divisions and/or the Provinces concerned. In case of difference of opinion, the point of difference should be stated in the Summary.

5. The Provinces and the Divisions concerned of the Federal Government should furnish their comments or views on the summaries for the Council circulated for the purpose, within two weeks. The requirements of prior consultation may be waived in very exceptional circumstances but the Summary must, in that case, be sent to others concerned with the request to send their views direct to the secretariat of the Council by a given date. The secretariat would circulate the views, if received in time, along with or in continuation of the Summary.

6. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to satisfy himself that the summary submitted by the Federal or a Provincial Government is complete and in the prescribed form. He may return a case until the requirements of these rules, have been complied with. ______

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SCHEDULE-III

PREPARATION OF SUMMARIES AND DOCUMENT

A Summary for the Council shall include-

(a) name of the sponsoring Division of the Federal Government or Department of the Provincial Government; (b) subject of the case; (c) name and designation of the officer submitting the Summary (Secretaries/Additional Secretaries-in-Charge of Divisions concerned in case of Federal Government and Chief Secretaries in case of Provincial Government); (d) place and date of submission; and (e) serial number.

(2) The words "SUMMARY FOR THE COUNCIL OF COMMON INTERESTS" shall invariably appear at a prominent place, above "Subject". It shall be marked as "SECRET" at the top right corner on first page.

(3) All papers submitted to the Council shall be marked “SECRET” until discussion on them has taken place in the meeting. Thereafter, unless the Council has decided otherwise, the sponsoring Government shall decide the de- classification of these documents under intimation to the secretariat.

(4) The members shall return to the Secretary - (a) the summaries supplied to them for decision by discussion in a meeting of the Council or a Committee of the Council immediately after the discussion has taken place; and

(b) minutes and decisions circulated by the Secretary immediately after they have perused them, but not later than fifteen days.[F.No.1(1)/2010-IPC-III date 19th July, 2010]

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LANDMARK ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE CCI

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CHAPTER – 11

LANDMARK ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE CCI

11.1 Before 18thAmendment . The Water Accord of 1991;

. Privatization of Utilities and Other State Owned Entities; (1993, 1997 and 2006) . National Water Resources Development Programme (1991 & 1998) 11.2 After 18thAmendment . Approval of Rules of Procedure of Council of Common Interests, 2010; . National consensus for construction of Diamer Basha Dam Project; . Rehabilitation of Flood Affected Areas; . Financing for the Organizations/Projects transferred to the Provinces; . Tight Gas (Exploration & Production) Policy, 2011; . Privatization of Power Sector Entities; . Clarification of Article 157 of the Constitution lifting bar on provinces regarding power generation; . Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) Bill, 2010 . Policy Guidelines for Power Generation through Small Independent Power Projects (SIPPs) below 50 MW Capacity. . Approval of Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan Bill; . Special Economic Zones Bill, 2011; . Regulation and Distribution of Zakat; . Co-financing of Citizens’ Damage Compensation Programme-II; . Public Debt Management and Supervision Policy; . Financing for the Population Welfare Programme; . National Science, Technology & Innovation Policy - 2012; . Petroleum, Exploration and Production Policy 2012; . Financial Autonomy of Indus River System Authority; . Approval of National Mineral Policy – 2012; . Equitable Distribution of Electricity; . Regularization of Lady Health Workers etc . National Energy (Power) Policy, 2013-2018; . Inter-Provincial Transfers and Fiscal Discipline. . Privatization of Lakhra Power Generation Company Limited - LPGCL (GENCO - IV) . Mechanism for at source deduction of outstanding power sector payables of Provinces

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. Power Sector Reforms i.e. Privatization of Distribution Companies . Sixth Population and Housing Census . Public Debt Management & Supervision Policy. . Framework for Eleventh Five Year Plan (2013-18) . Power Generation Policy, 2015 . National Forest Policy, 2015 . Settlement of Net Hydel Profit Issue between WAPDA & Government of Punjab . Formulation of National Flood Protection Plan – IV (2015-2025) . National Water Policy and Water Charter

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COMPOSITION OF CCI

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CHAPTER-12 COMPOSITION OF CCI

GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN MINISTYR OF INTER PROVINCIAL COORDINATION (IPC DIVISION/SECRETARIAT OF COUNCIL OF COMMON INTERESTS) <><><>

Islamabad, the August 18, 2017

NOTIFICATION

No. 1(2)/2010-CCI. In exercise of power conferred upon him under Article, 153 of the Constitution, the President of Pakistan, on the advice of the Prime Minister, is pleased to re-constitute the Council of Common Interests, as under, with effect from August 17,2017 and until further orders:

1. The Prime Minister Chairman 2. The Chief Minister, Balochistan Member 3. The Chief Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Member 4. The Chief Minister, Punjab Member 5. The Chief Minister, Sindh Member 6. Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Member Affairs 7. Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination Member 8. Minister for Industries and Production Member

2. This supersedes this Division’s Notification of even number dated June 27, 2013.

Sd/- (KhialZadGul) Joint Secretary (CCI) The Manager Printing Corporation of Pakistan KARACHI

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ABBREVIATIONS

BOI Board of Investment CCI Council of Common Interests CPEC China Pakistan Economic Corridor ECC Economic Coordination Committee ECP Election Commission of Pakistan FLL Federal Legislative List EOBI Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution IPCC Inter-Provincial Coordination Committee IPPs Individual Power Producers IRSA Indus River System Authority KCM KAZI COMMITTEE METHODOLOGY LNG Liquefied Natural Gas MoU Memorandum of Understanding NEPRA National Electric Power Regulatory Authority NFPP National Flood Protection Plan NFC National Finance Commission NHP Net Hydel Profit NMIP National Metrology Institute of Pakistan NWC National Water Council OGRA Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority PBS Pakistan Bureau of Statistics PEEC Pakistan Energy Efficiency and Conservation SECP Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan SEZs Special Economic Zones SNGPL Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited SSGCL Sui Southern Gas Pipelines Limited UNFCCC United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change WWF Workers Welfare Fund

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