1 (26th 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

Monday, the 23rd November, 2015

124. *Ms. Munaza Hassan: (Deferred during 23rd Session)

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

(a) the total number of murder, kidnapping and other crimes against women which are pending in Federal Courts at present; and

(b) the steps taken by the Government for and expeditious disposal of the such cases by easy access to justice?

Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights: (a) The Government is committed to eliminate all forms of violence against women. Ministry of Law, Justice and Human Rights is making all out efforts to control such violations and to expeditiously dispose of cases related to women. The question no 124 was circulated among relevant Federal Court seeking total number of cases pending in their respective courts.

Supreme Court is of the view that as per Article 2 (A) of the Constitution, independence of the judiciary shall be secured and Constitution does not envisage, oversight in any form/manner by any other institution/organs of the State on the functioning of the Courts.

According to Federal Shariat Court, 196 criminal cases regarding murder, kidnapping and other crime against women are pending at their Court. A total number of 103 cases are also pending in the Special Courts. 2 (b) Federal Government has taken following steps for expeditious disposal of such cases:

• The Access to Justice programme is one of the key reform initiatives which aim at implementing reforms in the judicial, police, legal and administrative justice sectors. The programme was launched in 2001. Judicial reforms like improvement in process serving systems and procedures, alternate dispute resolutions, monitoring system through Members Inspection Team, Amendments in code of Criminal Procedure to devolve Habeas Corpus powers from High Courts to District and Session Judges, establishment of Courts for small claims and minor offences, have been undertaken.

• Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Human Rights Centers for Women at Federal and Provincial level are also providing legal support to the women victims of violence for expeditious disposal of their cases in Courts.

• Women Police Stations have also been established in different cities all over the country where the female police officers/officials are deputed to deal/facilitate women in persuasion of their cases.

• A Helpline at Federal level for Legal Advice on Human/women Rights Violations has also been installed to give legal advice to victims of violence and to refer the cases to respective authorities.

133. *Mr. Asad Umar: (Deferred during 23rd Session)

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state the present status of the Universal Periodic Review 2012 regarding the recommendations given for banning the domestic child labour in Pakistan?

Transferred to Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Division for answer on next Rota Day.

260. *Ms. Aisha Syed: (Deferred during 23rd Session)

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state:

(a) the number of Scientists readied according to the requirement so far; and 3 (b) the number of persons received modern education of science from Pakistan and rendering their services in the country and abroad at present?

Minister for Science and Technology: (a) According to the survey conducted by Pakistan Council for Science & Technology (PCST) an organization of this Ministry, there were 60,699 Researchers (Scientists) in the country during 2013; among them 17.05% were females. The field wise number of researchers was as under:

——————————————————————————— Field Total Female Natural Sciences 14,186 4,794 Engineering & Technology 10,594 1,631 Medical Sciences 9,506 3,520 Agri. Sciences 7,912 872 Social Sciences 10,391 3,840 Humanities 6,002 2,700 Not specified 2,108 722

There is a steady increase in number of scientists from 2005 onwards.

(b) According to the survey a vast majority of researchers in Pakistan i.e 43,636 (71.89 %) are educated upto the level of Master’s or equivalent whereas 10,670 (17.57%) researchers hold the degree of Ph.D. Most of them have acquired their education in Pakistan. It is therefore, submitted that this Ministry has no information about qualified Pakistani researchers rendering their services abroad.

268. *Syed Waseem Hussain: (Deferred during 23rd Session)

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state:

(a) the quantity of the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) being imported from other countries especially from Qatar at present alongwith the utilization and rates thereof; and

(b) the quantity of electricity will be produced from the said LNG in the near future? 4

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi): (a) Total of 25.7 Btu of LNG has been imported by M/s PSO as per details below:

Source MMBTU Supplied Price Range of in to (US$) per Supply Million MMBTU ——————————————————————————— Qatar 19.7 Power, 7.5 to (FOB CNG and 8.05 basis) Fertilizer sectors ——————————————————————————— Tenders 6.0 Power 8.2321 (DES Sector to 8.58 basis)

(b) Currently, 180 MMCFD RLNG is being provided to Saif, Sapphire, Orient and KAPCO. These plants are generating 840 MW. Furthermore, additional 600 MMCFD RLNG is planned for three (3) RLNG based plants at Bhikki Baloki and Havali Bahadur Shah. These plants will have a total installed capacity of 3600 MW.

279. *Mr. Imran Zafar Leghari: (Deferred during 23rd Session)

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state:

(a) the present status of the Operation Zarb-e-Azb;

(b) the successes achieved by the said Operation since its commencement; and

(c) the target date of completion of the said Operation?

Minister for Defence: (a), (b) & (c) Operation Zarb-e-Azb commenced on 15 June 2014 and continued successfully. Operation Zarb-e-Azb had various facets in its manifestation. First one was the physical clearance of areas under terrorists sway and establishment of writ of the state. 89% area of North Waziristan 5 Agency and 87 % of Khyber Agency have been physically cleared. 13,000 weapons (all types) and 1,80,000 tons of explosive have also been recovered. Since it was known that terrorists will flee towards cities as a result of operation in FATA, a comprehensive “integrated Security Plan” was put into effect. Over 10,000 Intelligence Based Operations were conducted in cities / towns throughout the length and breadth of Pakistan. 216 x terrorist were killed. Afghan authorities and “Resolute Support Mission Headquarters” are continuously being pursued to target the terrorists who have fled to Afghanistan. Sequel to all above, now is the time for major politico-adm initiative reforms and development works in FATA for ensuring durable peace, while military carries out intelligence based operations for sustained peace, takes steps for better control of border and facilitates for rehabilitation of Temporary Displaced Persons (TDPs). Operation Zarb-e-Azb is configured to deal with menance of terrorism as a whole and therefore, will continue to nab sleeper cells of terrorists and financiers elsewhere in the country including FATA.

31. *Dr. Nafisa Shah:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of ships carrying Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) have berthed at the Elengy Terminal alongwith the amount and utilization thereof; and

(b) the cost of the LNG imported so far alongwith the names of the countries thereof?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi): (a) Desired detail is as follows;

——————————————————————————— Cargo Berthing (Received Sold to at PQA Quantity in MMBTU ——————————————————————————— 1 26-03-15 3,419,330 Pakarab Fertilizer 2 24-04-15 3,294,832 SNGPL ——————————————————————————— 6 ——————————————————————————— Cargo Berthing (Received Sold to at PQA Quantity in MMBTU ——————————————————————————— 3 11-05-15 3,293,143 Pakarab Fertilizer 4 28-05-15 3,290,990 SNGPL 5 15-06-15 3,297,446 SNGPL 6 09-07-15 3,199,764 SNGPL 7 17-07-15 2,914,900 SNGPL 8 28-07-15 3,041,320 SNGPL ——————————————————————————— Total: 25,751,725 ———————————————————————————

(b) Following is the detail of the cost of LNG imported along with the names of the countries; ——————————————————————————— Cargo Total Amount USD Sourcing Country Supplier ——————————————————————————— 1 27,525,607 Qatar QG 2 24,711,240 Qatar QG 3 24,698,573 Qatar QG 4 24,682,425 Qatar QG 5 24,730.845 Qatar QG 6 24,638,184 Qatar QG 7 23,995,748 Nigeria Trafigura 8 26,080,536 UK Trafigura ——————————————————————————— Total: 201,063,157 ———————————————————————————

32. *Ms. Sajida Begum:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state:

(a) the time fixed for the approval and procedure adopted for the urgent gas connection; and

(b) the fee fixed for the said connection at present? 7

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi): (a) In this connection, SNGPL has reported that the procedure adopted for urgent gas connection is as under:

• This scheme is meant for applicants of domestic category whose premises are situated on SNGPL’s existing distribution network.

• Application for domestic gas connection should at least be 6 months old.

• Connections should be installed within 03 months from the date of payment of urgent fee bill i.e. Rs. 25,000/-

• Urgent fee is in addition to the security and. service line charges to be recovered from the applicant on subsequent stage.

(b) An amount of Rs. 25,000/- has been fixed as processing fee to avail urgent gas connection. This amount is in addition to security/ service line charges which are recovered from the applicant on subsequent stage.

33. *Dr. Nafisa Shah

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state the upfront tariff set for the Liquefied Natural Gas Power Plants alongwith the terms and conditions thereof?

Transferred to Water and Power Division for answer on next Rota Day.

34. *Ms. Parveen Masood Bhatti:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state:

(a) the percentage of work completed so far on the project of reconstruction of Islamabad-Lahore Motorway; and

(b) whether it is a fact that the pace of work is very slow thereupon; if so, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Communications: (a) The activity of Overlay work started on 19- 01-2015 after the signing of Concession Agreement with M/s MORE 8 (FWO) for Overlay & Modernization of Motorway M-2 (Lahore-Islamabad) on BOT basis. Presently, 19.77 % of Motorway M-2 has been rehabilitated which is 17.22 % of overall progress of the project. Detail of progress so far achieved by the Concessionaire (M/s MORE) is as under:

Actual planned progress: 14.67%

Progress (overall): 17.22%

Length Rehabilitated: 19.77%

(Total 357 KM x 2 = 714 KM)

(Length rehabilitated: 141 KM)

(b) The pace of work is per schedule agreed between NHA and M/s MORE, as evident from the above details.

35. *Ms. Parveen Masood Bhatti:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that hundred percent land has been acquired for Gojra to Multan Motorway; and

(b) the time by which the said Motorway will be completed?

Minister for Communications: (a) Status of land acquisition for M-4 is as under:—

I Gojra-Shorkot (Length) 100%

II Shorkot Khanewal (Length) 90%

(b) I. Faisalabad-Gojra Section has been completed.

II. Construction work for Gojra-Shorkot section has been tendered and work will start after ADB approval which will be completed by 2017. 9 III Shorkot-Khanewal section will be tendered by the end of 2015 after approval of ADB. The project will be completed in two (02) years.

36. *Ms. Belum Hasnain:

Will the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) the details of electoral reforms adopted by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP); and

(b) the steps taken by the ECP to train the election staff for the local Government elections?

Minister for Parliamentary Affairs: (a) The ECP has constituted a Legal Framework Committee to review the existing Electoral Laws and the same proposed Draft Unified Law that was submitted before the Sub-Committee of the Parliamentary Committee on Electoral Reforms for deliberation and necessary amendments thereof.

2. Further, the ECP launched its Second Five Year Strategic Plan 2014-2018 in June, 2014 to continue the reform process in an effective manner and ultimately to strengthen the electoral processes in Pakistan. The Second Five Year Strategic Plan 2014-2018 comprises 162 objectives grouped under the following 13 broader goals:

1. Reforming Electoral Legal Framework. 2. Election Operations. 3. Election Disputes Resolution. 4. Autonomy of the ECP, Finance and Budget System. 5. Electoral Finance. 6. Voter Registration and Electoral Rolls. 7. Civic and Voter Education. 8. Gender in Electoral Process and the ECP. 9. Minorities and persons with disabilities. 10. Training and Capacity Building. 11. ECP’s Stakeholder Outreach. 12. ECP’s Organizational structure and Human Resources. 13. ECP offices and infrastructure 10

(b) The Training Wing of ECP has been making elaborate arrangement to train polling staff for conducting Local Government Elections (Annex-I).

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)

37. *Ms. Musarat Rafique Mahesar:

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state the steps taken by the Government for the empowerment of women?

Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights: National Commission on the Status of Women Act, 2012 that replaced the earlier NCSW Ordinance 2000 provided for a financially and administratively autonomous body with the objective of promoting social, economic, political and legal rights of women as guaranteed in the Constitution of Pakistan and in accordance with Pakistan’s international obligations as embodied in various conventions, covenants and declarations.

NCSW’s mandate as prescribed in the Act is very comprehensive - from review and assessment of laws, government policies, programmes and measures and their implementation to making recommendations to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment and eliminate discrimination. It is also mandated to recommend signing and ratification of international instruments for protection of human rights, undertake and encourage research and data generation for policies and action, interact with non governmental organisations; experts and individuals develop active associations with other similar institutions in other countries.

The Commission also has powers to seek and receive information, data or documents from any official source and powers of a civil court to enforce attendance of any person and production of documents. It can also visit any jail or sub-jail and intervene for redress of women’s rights.

In line with its objectives and mandate, NCSW strives to safeguard and promote interests of women and makes, all efforts for the protection of rights and empowerment of women inside and outside the family It sees ensuring women’s security and rights as an integral part of protecting the family. 11 The major activities have been carried out todate for protection and empowerment of women, during tenure of this commission i.e. since Jan. 2013, attached at Annex A.

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)

38. *Ms. Musarat Rafique Mahesar:

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state whether there is any legislation and special arrangements to deal with child abuse; if so, the details thereof?

Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights: The issue of Child Abuse is covered under various provisions of Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) 1860 under following sections.

„ 292. (Sale, etc., of obscene books, etc.: imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine or with both)

„ 293. Sale, etc., of obscene objects to young person, may extend to six months).

„ 365B (Kidnapping, abducting or inducing woman to compel for marriage etc , imprisonment for life);

„ 366 A (Prostration of minor girl, may extend to ten years);

„ 369. (Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years with intent to steal from its person, imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years)

„ 371A. (Selling person for purposes of prostitution, etc., imprisonment which may extend to twenty-five years)

„ 371B. Buying person for purposes of prostitution, etc , imprisonment which may extend to twenty-five years)

„ 375. Rape, 376. (Punishment for rape, death or imprisonment for life)

„ 377. Unnatural offences, imprisonment for life)

Besides above, provinces have the following legislations on issues related to child abuse. 12 Punjab

• The Punjab Destitute and Neglected Children Act, 2004, Section 40 criminalizes exposure to seduction which makes it punishable with imprisonment of three years or with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees or with both.

Sindh:

• The Sindh Children Act, 1955, Section 55 criminalizes allowing or permitting child to be in Brothel and make it punishable with imprisonment of two years or with fine which may extend to Rs. 1,000 or with both. Similarly, section 56 criminalizes causing or encouraging seduction and makes it punishable with imprisonment two years or with fine which may extend to Rs. 1,000 or with both.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:

• The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has (KP) promulgated the Child Protection and Welfare Act, 2010. Section 48 of the Act, criminalizes child pornography which is punishable with rigorous imprisonment of three years and may extend to seven years and also liable to fine which may not be less than two hundred thousand rupees and may extend to five hundred thousand rupees. Similarly, section 50 criminalizes exposure to seduction which is punishable with rigorous imprisonment of seven years or liable to fine which may extend to ten hundred thousand rupees, or with both. Moreover, section 53 criminalizes sexual abuse which is punishable with imprisonment for fourteen years and not less than seven years and shall also be liable to fine which shall not be less than ten hundred thousand rupees.

Furthermore, the Ministry of Law, Justice and Human Rights has drafted Criminal Law Amendment Bill, 2015 which covers all aspects of child abuse. It provides for insertion of new section in the PPC i.e. 292A (Exposure to Seduction), 292 B (Child Pornography), 292 C (Punishment for Child Pornography), 328A (Cruelty to a Child) 369A (Trafficking to Human Being in Particular Internal Trafficking), 377A (Child Abuse) and 377B (Punishment for Child Abuse). The said Bill has been approved by the Standing Committee on Law, Justice and Human Rights and referred to National Assembly. 13 Special Arrangements:

ICT level:

At ICT level, National Child Protection Center has been established to provide protection and rehabilitation services to the victims of child abuse.

Punjab:

The Government of Punjab under the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau has established 9 Child Protection Unites which provide protection and welfare services to the victims of child abuse. The services are also being extended in other districts.

Sindh:

The Government of Sindh under the Child Protection Authority Act, 2011, twelve (12) child protection centers/units have been established which provide protection and welfare services to the victims of child abuse.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:

The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the Child Protection and Welfare Commission has established 13 Child Protection Units which provide protection and welfare services to the victims of child abuse.

39. *Mrs. Shahida Rehmani:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state:

(a) the total funds allocated for the Central Inspectorate of Mines in the budget 2015-16; and

(b) the performance made by the said department during the last three years? 14

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi): (a) Central Inspectorate of Mines is allocated Rs.7,847,000/- in the budget grant 2015-2016 (Current Expenditure).

(b) Central Inspectorate of Mines (CIM) is entrusted with enforcement of Mines Act, 1923 and rules/regulations framed thereunder regulating working conditions of mines labour in the federal sphere comprising oil-fields and gas- fields in the country.

For achievement of organizational objectives, the officers of CIM carry out regular field inspections of oil & gas exploration & production sites; seismic survey, drilling and production works to monitor the status of implementation of legal safety requirements viz competent supervision of operations, appropriate working procedures, provision of protective equipment and safety devices, first- aid and health care, working hours and rest intervals etc. Inspection observations are pursued with the operator company/work management for remedial measures. The worksite accidents are also followed up for adoption of preventive measures to avert reoccurrence and payment of compensation to the affectees.

Besides the regulatory functions, the Inspectorate conducts training/ awareness-raising programmes for workers, supervisors and managers on occupational safety & health concerns to promote safe-work culture. During last three years (2012-15), 55 field inspections and 24 training/awareness-raising, sessions were conducted.

40. *Mrs. Shahida Rehmani:

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

(a) the total funds allocated for the Commercial Courts in budget 2015-16; and

(b) the year-wise performance of the said Courts during the last three years?

Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights: (a) There are only two Special Courts (Commercial) working under the purview of Federal Government, one each at Lahore and Karachi. Due to less work load both Courts are working as part time Courts. 15

The total funds allocated to Special Court (Commercial) Lahore for the year, 2015-2016 are Rs.2,907,000/-.

The total funds allocated to Special Court (Commercial) Karachi for the year, 2015-2016 are Rs.4,348,000/-.

(b) The year wise performance of Special Court (Commercial) Lahore is: —————————————————————————————— S.No Year Cases Pending Remarks Disposed Cases Off —————————————————————————————— 1. 2012 18 The post of Chairman, 2. 2013 18 Commercial Court 3. 2014 18 remained vacant during this period. 4. Sep., 2015 07 40 Additional charge of the 5. Oct., 2015 33 post of Chairman, Commercial Court, Lahore has been given to Ch.Muhammad Jahangir, Chairman, Drug Court, Lahore w.e.f 9-9-2015 ——————————————————————————————

The year wise performance of Special Court (Commercial) Karachi is:

—————————————————————————————— S. Year Cases disposed off Pending cases No —————————————————————————————— 1. 2012 02 05 2. 2013 05 00 3. 2014 00 07 —————————————————————————————— 16 41. *Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state the reasons of failure/delay in exploring the new reservoirs of oil and gas in the country?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi): Since taking over by the current Government, Exploration activities have intensified. During the period June, 2013 to August, 2015, 108 exploratory wells and 101 development/appraisal wells have been drilled resulting in sixty (60) oil and gas discoveries.

However land acquisition, security clearance, Law and order situation, far flung location and non-availability of seismic crew some time delay exploration activities.

42. *Ms. Aisha Syed:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state the steps taken by the present Government to increase the production of gas in the country?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi): The present Government has taken the following steps to increase gas production in the country.

• Model Petroleum Concession Agreement has been formulated with the consent of all provinces.

• New exploration Licences are being granted. During the tenure of this government, 46 new exploration licences covering an area of 94,608.85 Sq. Kms have been granted to different E&P companies sofar.

• 21 Leases have been granted to develop various fields to produce hydrocarbon.

• 211 wells have been spud in since 05-06-2013.

• Monitoring of E&P activities have been enhanced. 17 • 12,964 L.Km of 2D and 9,746 Sq. Km of 3D seismic survey have been acquired since 05-06-2013 to identify new prospects.

• Apart from conventional resources, the Government is also making all out efforts to pave way for exploration of unconventional resources like Tight gas, Shale Gas and Low BTU gas etc.

43. *Ms. Shakila Luqman:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state:

(a) the price at which LPG is being purchased by the Government; and

(b) the price at which the same is being sold to the general public/ consumers?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi): (a) The price of LPG including the producer’s price has been deregulated since year 2000. However, there are 12 LPG producers and price of LPG producers and price of LPG Base stock is being fixed by LPG producers themselves. In pursuance of LPG (Production & Distribution) Policy Guidelines, 2013, LPG producer and consumer prices are being determined by market forces, being a deregulated activity and OGRA / Government has no role in fixing / notifying the same.

(b) It may be noted that average LPG consumer price /11.8 kg cylinder of is being set by LPG marketing companies and for August 2015 stands at Rs. 938/11.8 Kg cylinder (Rs.79/Kg).

44. *Ms. Munaza Hassan:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state:

(a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to bound the National Highway Authority and its attached departments to issue monthly performance report including oil expenditure; if so, the details thereof;

(b) if not, the time by which it will be issued? 18

Minister for Communications: (a) There is no proposal under consideration to issue monthly performance report of NHA. However, NHA prepares / issues Yearly Performance Report. The report for year 2013-14 is attached at Annex-A.

(b) As above.

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)

45. *Ms. Munaza Hassan:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state:

(a) the total amount collected since the year 2013 under the head of petroleum development cess alongwith the head-wise utilization thereof; and

(b) whether the provinces also got share out of the said amount; if so, the percentage thereof?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi): (a) There is no Petroleum Development Cess.

(b) No

46. *Dr. Shireen Mehrunnisa Mazari:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state:

(a) the sections of Motorways on which the maintenance works have been carried out during the last five years in the country; and

(b) the total expenditure incurred thereupon, separately?

Minister for Communications: (a) National Highway Authority (NHA) is mandated to maintain all National Highways and Motorways. Different type of maintenance is required for different sections of a road, however, routine maintenance is carried out throughout the road as it involves, cutting of grass, 19 cleaning of drains, pot holes filling etc. The section on which different type of maintenance was carried out during last five (05) years is as under:- —————————————————————————————— Route Motorways Length (Km) —————————————————————————————— M-1 Peshawar-Islamabad 155 M-2 Lahore-Islamabad 367 M-3 Pindi Bhattian- Faisalabad 53 —————————————————————————————— Total: 575 —————————————————————————————— (b) An amount of Rs.4,040.686 million has been incurred of different type of maintenance such as Routine, Periodic Highway Safety etc. on M-1, M-2 and M-3 during the last five (05) years. The details of the expenditures on Motorways are at Annex. 20 47. *Ms. Naseema:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state:

(a) the Tehsil-wise funds provided/allocated for gas plant in Balochistan by the Ministry during the period from 1-6-2013 till date; and

(b) whether the approval has been given by the Ministry to supply gas in various Tehsils in the said province; if so, the details thereof?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi): (a) SSGCL has prepared estimates for Nine (9) LPG AIR-MIX Plants in Balochistan amounting to Rs.4.060 billion and submitted to the Federal Government for approval.

(b) The Cabinet Division has allocated funds of Rs. 537.505 million for provision of natural gas to Village Enayat Ullah Karex, Tehsil Gulistan, District Qila Abdullah.

48. *Ms. Zahra Wadood Fatemi:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state:

(a) the prescribed criteria to report/evaluate substandard road design causing traffic jams and accidents thereupon;

(b) the steps being taken by the Ministry to improve the said road infrastructure, the flow of traffic and to avoid traffic jams on the said road; and

(c) whether any traffic campaign has been conducted so far by the Ministry to educate the road-users?

Minister for Communications: (a) As per National Highway Safety Ordinance 2000 (NHSO 2000), National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP) is mandated to enforce road safety related matters on National Highways. As part of the road safety matters, NH&MP collect the road accident 21 data. NHA share the data and identifies the “Black Spots”. NHA regional offices across the country plan and implement remedial actions to correct Black spots on National Highways.

(b) All new Highways, Motorways and Expressways constructed by NHA are based on international standards. Special consideration is given to road safety in design for new highways. However, there is a large highway network, inherited by NHA, constructed by Provincial Highway Agencies in the past. There are some inherent Black spots in those sections. Same are corrected through corrective measures in NHA Annual maintenance plans and up-gradation program.

(c) NH&MP is the first organization to introduce the concept of Public Friendly Policing in the country.

It is the premier agency to educate the public in safe driving and ensure meticulous enforcement of traffic regulations on the motorways and highways.

The objective of endorsement by NH&MP is not to penalize the commuters. Rather ticketing is only one aspect to ensure safe driving and reduction in accidents.

Hallmark of NH&MP is to help and provide assistance to commuters while in distress. The Public Friendly image of the department has always been recognized and appreciated at all levels inside the country and abroad.

In order to maintain the hard earned standards of professionalism and efficiency and to augment the spirit of soft policing. Road Safety Education and Awareness Campaigns are regularly being launched on Motorway and National HighWays specially on Over-speeding. Dozing at wheel, Worn out Tyres, Lane violation, Slow moving vehicle in fast lane, Installation of Stickers on rear side of long vehicles, Removal of Zero /Extra Seat from PSVs, Over loading of goods land passengers, Overcharging by the PSVs, Pedestrian Crossing, Safe Driving Campaigns, Safety Helmet, Seat Belt, installaltion of illegal CNG cylinders in vehicles, Mobile Phone, Mechanically unfit vehicle, Violaltion committed by motorcyclist and precautions during bad weather conditions, etc. The Zone-wise number of campaigns launched during the year 2015 (January to September) are as under: 22 —————————————————————————————— Sr # Zone Number of Campaigns —————————————————————————————— (1) Motorway Zone 93 (2) N-5 North Zone 103 (3) N-5 Central Zone 18 (4) N-5 South Zone 31 (5) West Zone 28 —————————————————————————————— Total : 273 ——————————————————————————————

In addition to above, it is stated that Road Safety Education and Awareness Campaigns has become an integral part of NH&MP operational activities. Hence, in order to educate and create awareness amongst the masses about safety while traveling on motorway/national highways, Mobile Education Units have also been established and Road Safety Officers have been deputed. Besides Road Safety Education Campaigns, MEUs impart briefings at academic institutions, bus terminals, factories, Workshops offices etc.

Apart from verbal briefings through officers at toll plazas and road users are also educated through printed material.

49. *Ms. Zahra Wadood Fatemi:

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the areas of the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) have been declared as no-go areas for the traffic police; if so, the reasons thereof; and

(b) the authority who is controlling the functions to ensure the traffic discipline in the DHA in Rawalpindi and Islamabad at present?

Minister for Defence: (a) Defence Housing Authority Islamabad/ Rawalpindi (DHAI) has never been declared as No Go Area for Traffic Police. DHAI security staff regulates the traffic due to absence of Traffic Police. The said security staff do not impose financial penalties on traffic violators. 23

Chief Traffic Police Officer, Rawalpindi and Senior Superintendent Police (Traffic) Islamabad were approached by DHA for the provision of Traffic Staff for DHA1 Phase-I and Phase-II. However, provision of requisite staff is still awaited. In addition, Inspector General of Police, Islamabad was also requested to establish a Police Check Post ex-Police Station Sihala in DHA1 Phase-II for which DHAI offered to bear all expenses. However, reply on this request is still awaited.

50. *Engineer Dawar Khan Kundi:

Will the Minister for Defence Production be pleased to state whether it is a fact that present Government has failed to install new passenger aircrafts manufacturing factory in the country; if so, the reasons; if not, the location-wise details of such factories installed alongwith the capacity of production thereof?

Minister for Defence Production (Rana Tanveer Hussain): “As per allocation of business, manufacturing of passenger aircraft is neither mandate of MoDP nor there is any manufacturing factory for passenger aircraft under MoDP.”

51. *Engineer Dawar Khan Kundi:

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

(a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to establish evening courts for providing speedy and inexpensive justice to the people in the country;

(b) if so, the details alongwith the time by which the said Courts will be established?

Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights: (a&b) Presently there is no such proposal, under consideration of Government to establish of evening Courts.

24 52. *Rai Hasan Nawaz Khan:

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

(a) the steps being taken by the Government to bound the employees of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to investigate the cases referred to them on merit and as their jurisdiction; and

(b) the percentage of amount received by employees of the NAB from recovered amount alongwith the justifications thereof?

Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights: (a) 1. NAB derives its legal mandate from National Accountability Ordinance 1999 which authorizes the Bureau:—

i. To take cognizance of acts constituting the offences of corruption and corrupt practices.

ii. To eradicate corruption and corrupt practices and hold accountable) all those persons accused of such practices and matters ancillary thereto.

iii. To provide effective measures for the detection, investigation, prosecution and speedy disposal of cases involving corruption, corrupt practices, misuse of authority, misappropriation of property, taking of kickbacks, commission and for matters connected and ancillary or incidental thereto.

2. The relevant law on the subject is section 18 of the NAO 1999 which generally covers following:

a. A reference under this ordinance shall be initiated by the National Accountability Bureau on — a reference received from the appropriate government; or receipt of a complaint; or own accord.

b. Where the Chairman NAB, or an officer of the NAB duly authorized by him, is of the opinion that it is, or may be, necessary and appropriate to initiate proceedings against any person, he shall refer the matter for inquiry or investigation. 25 c. The responsibility for inquiry into and investigation of an offence alleged to have been committed under this Ordinance shall rest on the NAB to the exclusion of any other agency or authority, unless any such agency or authority is required to do so by the Chairman NAB or by an officer of the NAB duly authorized by him.

3. It is submitted that as per section of NAO, quoted above, NAB employees are bound to perform their duties within the prescribed limit.

4. NAB exercises strong internal control / Accountability mechanism. As per operational methodology of NAB, cognizance of corruption cases against NAB officials are taken on top priority. Further, NAB has its own Intelligence & Vigilance cell to monitor the activities of its officers at NAB HQ and at Regional Bureaus as well. Complaints are handled separately by Complaint Verification Cell (CVC) and disposed off by Complaint Scrutiny Committee. Procedure is defined to conduct inquiries / investigation wherein Combined Investigation Team (CIT) is authorized to conduct inquiry / investigation. Hence, no single officer is allowed to contact / interact with any person relevant with the case or to meet outside NAB premises. CIT or at least two officers are allowed to interview accused and witnesses at specific room reserved for the purpose where Audio / Video recording of all proceedings are made. Similarly, ground verification are made by CIT or at least two officers together. On completion of inquiry fate of the case is decided by Executive / Regional Board. Hence, any officer of NAB cannot handle or decide case at his own at any stage. Further, no officer is allowed to contact any department for personal/private matters.

(b) NAB’s employees are not directly paid any amount out of recoveries as percentage thereof. However, Finance Division vide their letter No. 2(2)DFA(Cab)/2000 dated 6th July 2000 (Annex-A) has allowed a percentage of NAB share for operational activities of NAB as well as Welfare measures of NAB employees to be utilized under Recovery and Reward Rules 2002 approved by the President of Pakistan in consultation with Chief Justice of Pakistan as per detail below:

The Funds authorized to NAB out of Recoveries are utilized in term of R&R rules 2002, as under:-

• 20% funds are utilized on Welfare Measures of NAB Employees such as Medical / Health Care, Death and Disability Compensation, Scholarships to Children, Burial/Funeral Expenses etc. 26

• 80% funds are utilized on other purposes such as Bonus Ex-gratia, purchase of equipments and vehicles, purchase of land/Buildings for official purpose and repair of official buildings owned by NAB etc.

• A sum of Rs. 104.516 Million was expended on NAB’s employees during 2014-15 which was only 04% of the amount recovered by NAB (viz Rs. 2782.560 Million) in the said period.

53. *Rai Hasan Nawaz Khan:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state whether it is a fact that maintenance work on GT Road from Lahore to Multan via Sahiwal Checha Watni has not been completed so far; if so, the time by which the said work will be completed thereupon?

Minister for Communications:

Lahore-Sahiwal

Routine maintenance, cleaning and Cut Vegetation contracts from Lahore to Sahiwal have been awarded and work is in progress. (List of contracts is enclosed) . The completion period of the contracts is one year.

Furthermore, periodic maintenance contracts are also in progress which will be completed in 2015. Completion dates are shown against each contract.

Multan-Chichawatni

The road section from Multan (KM-929) via Chichawatni to Sahiwal (KM-1100) falls in the jurisdiction of Punjab-South Region. The road is being maintained through Routine maintenance contracts. These contracts are concluded in 12 months. The road section from Minachanu to Multan has recently been improved through periodic maintenance contract costing of Rs. 569 Million and work at site is near completion. A periodic maintenance contract costing Rs. 230 Million is in procurement stage whereof section of 11 KMs Chichawatni-Sahiwal is being taken for repair. 27 Annex 28 54. *Sahibzada Tariq Ullah:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state:

(a) the total length in kilometers of N-45 from Nowshera to Chitral;

(b) the year-wise total amount incurred on construction/repair of the said road during the last five years; and

(c) whether it is a fact that the condition of the said road is dilapidated inspite of spending huge amount thereupon; if so, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Communications: (a) Total Road length from Nowshera to Chitral (N-45) is 313 Kilometers.

(b) Expenditure Incurred during last five years:

1. F.Y. 2010-11 - Rs. 156.883 Million

2. F.Y. 2011-12 - Rs. 183.298 Million

3. F.Y. 2012-13 - Rs. 331.804 Million

4. F.Y. 2013-14 - Rs. 702.553 Million

5. F.Y.-2014-15 - Rs. 375.035 Million

(c) The road section from Nowshera to Chitral (N-45) has been maintained in accordance with NHA standards and is mostly in good condition. National Highway Authority launched and duly completed Periodic Maintenance Works, hence the respective road is now in better condition. Periodic Maintenance works in progress are nearing completion. Map of N-45 is at Annex-A. 29 30 55. *Sahibzada Tariq Ullah:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state

(a) whether it is a fact that the Prime Minister during his recent visit to Chitral has announced a grant of 45 billion rupees for construction of Chakdara-Dir-Chitral Section of N-45; if so, the time by which the construction work will be started thereupon;

(b) the name of the firm/construction company to whom the said amount has been provided; and

(c) whether the said highway will be further widened and dualised or it will be upgraded in its present form?

Minister for Communications: (a) The Prime Minister of Pakistan during recent visit to Chitral has announced that National Highway Authority (NHA) has planned to construct the projects of more than Rs. 50 billion. Additional grant of Rs.45 billion has not been announced by the Prime Minister. However, the present government has planned to upgrade this important highway as per detail given below:

“Three Packages of 141 Kms of N-45 Chakdara-Dir-Chitral costing Rs. 20 billion through Korean Government financing”

(b) The projects are likely to be commenced in 2016 & the time for implementation of road section Chakdara-Dir-Chitral of N-45 is about 3 years. After signing of loan agreement. between GoP/NHA and Korean Eximbank, construction work will commence.

(c) The feasibility study for road sections from Chakdara-Dir-Chitral has been completed and procurement will be done in 2016.

The road section Chakdara-Dir-Chitral of N-45 will be upgraded and widened to a international/NHA standard of a 2-lane highway.

56. *Mr. Siraj Muhammad Khan:

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state: 31 (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan is a signatory of the Antarctic Treaty;

(b) whether it is also a fact that Pakistan has developed/is developing a permanent base in Antarctic;

(c) if the answers to parts (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the details alongwith the scientific benefits thereof?

Minister for Science and Technology : (a) The Instrument of Pakistan’s accession to the Antarctic Treaty-1959 was signed by the President of Pakistan in November 2011.

Pakistan is included among the Non-Consultative Parties to the Treaty since 01 March 2012, the date when the Instrument of Accession was deposited.

(b) Pakistan has neither a permanent base in Antarctica nor it is planned to develop such a base in the near future, as this requires lot of investment. However, efforts are being made to re-activate Pakistan’s Antarctic Research Programme in collaboration with State Oceanic Administration of China. Under this collaboration, Pakistani scientists will be participating in the expeditions to Antarctica along with Chinese scientists. This will provide necessary experience to our scientists before making their own expedition to Antarctica.

(c) Large deposits of strategic and costly minerals like iron ore, chromium, copper, gold, nickel, platinum and other minerals, and coal and hydrocarbons are known to be present in Antarctica. The presence of fin fish, and crustaceans has been estimated in commercial quantities. Massive quantity of fresh water resources is also available in the form of ice sheets and iceberg. Antarctic resources will be of utmost value when the land resources in other regions would be depleted or exhausted. Realizing the importance of the Antarctic Resources, it is in our strategic interest to establish our presence by regularly sending expeditions to Antarctica.

The scientific objectives and anticipated benefits of Pakistan’s presence in Antarctica by reactivating Antarctic Research Programme will be as follows;

• Environmental and Oceanographic Studies in Antarctica and Southern Ocean would be undertaken through collaborations; 32 • Pakistani Scientists by working jointly with Chinese scientists will get an opportunity to learn state of the art techniques of Oceanography;

• Professional and Institutional capacity building.

• Joint publications of the Antarctic expedition.

• The findings will be disseminated through seminars/symposia/research papers, reports for awareness of scientific communities as well as general public.

• Research activities, jointly undertaken, will enable Pakistan in obtaining full membership of the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals (CCAS).

57. *Mr. Siraj Muhammad Khan:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to supply gas to the deprived areas of the country after the import of Liquefied Natural Gas and likely resumption of the Pak-Iran Gas Pipeline?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi): Modalities of import of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and supply of re-gasified LNG (RLNG) have been approved by ECC of the Cabinet vide case No. ECC-122/13/2015 dated 3rd October, 2012 stating that RLNG will be transported to bulk consumers meeting the energy efficiency criteria only through the transmission and high-pressure distribution network and shall not be transported through the dense network of small dia pipeline across the distribution network.

However, supply of gas to the deprived areas of the country may be considered after construction of the Pak-Iran Gas pipeline.

58. *Mr. Asad Umar:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state the magnitude of Un-Identified Gas/Un-accounted For Gas Losses occurred during the financial years 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16? 33

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi): Magnitude of un-identified / un-accounted for gas (UFG) losses is finalized/ determined by OGRA every year keeping in view the various factors / parameters on this issue.

Due to various constraints OGRA could not announce decision on FRR (Final Revenue Requirement) for the years 2012-13, 2013-14, and 2014-15. However, based on the policy guidelines of the ECC of the Cabinet, UFG figures for both the gas utility companies during the financial years 213-14 and 2014-15 are as under:

SSGCL —————————————————————————————— Period Volumetric Loss Percentage Loss (BCF) (%) —————————————————————————————— FY 2013-14 28.15 6.66

FY 2014-15 30.14 6.95 ——————————————————————————————

SNGPL —————————————————————————————— Period Volumetric Loss Percentage Loss (BCF) (%) —————————————————————————————— FY 2013-14 41.57 7.12

FY 2014-15 37.89 7.26 ——————————————————————————————

It is further apprised that the UFG figures for Financial Year 2015-16 will be finalized after completion of Financial Year 2015-16. The above stated figures are subject to finalization by OGRA.

59. *Mr. Asad Umar:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: 34 (a) the location-wise total number of natural gas reservoirs in the country at present;

(b) the year-wise total quantum of gas obtained from each reservoir during the last five years;

(c) the steps taken by the Government to increase the supply of gas in the country; and

(d) the prime reason to increase the prices of gas in the country?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi): (a) Presently, there are 225 gas/condensate reservoirs in the country. The district-wise quantum is as under: —————————————————————————————— No. of No. of District Reservior District Reservior —————————————————————————————— Attock 12 Khairpur 6 Badin 34 Khanewal 1 Barkhan 2 Kohat 3 Chakwal 3 Mastung 1 D.G. Khan 3 Mitiari 8 Dadu 3 Musa Khel 1 Dera Bugti 10 Nausharo Feroz 1 Ghotki 14 Rawalpindi 6 Hangu 5 Sanghar 32 Hyderabad 21 Shikarpur 6 Jamshoro 4 Sujawal 1 Jhal Magsi 1 Sukkur 2 Jhang 2 Tando Allah Yar 16 Kamber/Shadadkot 3 Tando Mohammad Khan 15 Karak 4 Thatta 3 Kashmore 2 Total: 225 —————————————————————————————— 35 (b) The fields which have produced gas during last five years has been categorized as under:

i. existing gas-condensate fields ii. existing oil fields iii. depleted fields

Field-wise, yearly total volume of gas produced from each category during last five years is placed as Annexure-l.

(c) The current Government has taken the following steps to increase gas production in the country.

• The government with the concerned of all provinces has formulated Model Petroleum Concession Agreement.

• New exploration Licences are being granted. During the tenure of this Government, 46 new exploration licences covering an area of 94,608.85 Sq. Kms have already been granted to different E&P companies.

• 21 Leases have been granted to develop various fields to produce hydrocarbon.

• 211 wells have been spud in since 05-06-2013.

• Monitoring of E&P activities have been enhanced.

• 12,964 L.Km of 2D and 9,746 Sq. Km of 3D seismic survey have been acquired since 05-06- 2013 to identify new prospects.

• Apart from conventional resources, the Government is also making all out efforts to pave way for exploration of unconventional resources like Tight gas, Shale Gas and Low BTU gas etc.

(d) The Government contemplates to rationalize gas sale prices in view of the prices in view of the prices of alternate fuels as well as socio economic consideration.

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library) 36 60. *Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak:

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

(a) the areas of the country in which the National Accountability Bureau has started inquiries regarding illegal occupation of land since 2013; and

(b) the number of persons against whom actions have been initiated/ taken after the said inquiries alongwith the latest progress thereof?

Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights: (a) The number of areas in which inquiries started by Regional offices of NAB regarding illegal occupation of land since 2013 are detailed below:-

———————————————————————————————— S # Region Cases Under Under Closed Initiated Inquiry Investigation ———————————————————————————————— 1 NAB (Rawalpindi) 02 Nil 1 1

2 NAB (Lahore) 06 2 1 1 2 x Reference at trial stage

3 NAB (Peshawar) 01 1 Nil Nil

4 NAB (Karachi) 53 20 24 6 1 x VR 2 x Completed through Ref Filed

5 NAB (Baluchistan) 11 4 1 6 ———————————————————————————————— Total : 73 28 31 14 ————————————————————————————————

(b) The table below elaborated the number of persons against whom inquiries / Investigations have been initiated which are still under process. 37

————————————————————————————————————— S # Region No of Inquiry Investigation Persons U/P U/P ————————————————————————————————————— 1 NAB (Rawalpindi) 04 - 01

2 NAB (Lahore) 14 02 01 (2 x Ref Filed)

3 NAB (Peshawar) 01 01 -

4 NAB (Karachi) 97 20 24 1 x VR (2 x Completed through Ref Filed)

5 NAB (Baluchistan) 10 04 01 ————————————————————————————————————— Total : 126 28 31 —————————————————————————————————————

ISLAMABAD: MOHAMMAD RIAZ, The 22nd November, 2015. Secretary.

PCPPI—12480(2015)NA (S)—22-11-2015—650. A.H.—12480(15) NA Reply (US) PC-9. 1 (26th Session)

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

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“UNSTARRED QUESTIONS AND THEIR REPLIES”

For Monday, the 23rd November, 2015

167. Ms. Shaista Pervaiz: (Deferred during 4th Session)

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state:

(a) the names, qualification and relevant experience of the Government officers nominated for various Boards of Directors of companies and organizations working under the Ministry during the period from 1-3-2008 till date; and

(b) the date-wise details of meetings attended by each one of them alongwith the remunerations received for each meeting during the said period?

Reply not received.

1. Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan: (Deferred during 23rd Session)

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

(a) the names of projects initiated for the welfare of women in the Women Welfare Development Centre, Islamabad during the last three years alongwith the details thereof; and

(b) the number of persons/families compensated thereby during the said period alongwith the details thereof?

Transferred to Capital Administration and Development Division for answer on Next Rota Day. 2 5. Sahibzada Tariq Ullah: (Deferred during 23rd Session)

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state the details of First Aid facilities established/provided on the each Motorway in the country during the last two years?

Minister for Communications:

It is to state that following emergency services are available round the clock on Motorways for safety and convenience of commuters.

(i) Trauma Centers

(ii) Ambulance Service

(iii) Doctors

(iv) Medicine

Trauma Centers:

NHA has established Trauma centers to provide first aid services in case of any emergency, on following locations on Motorway M-l & M-2.

(i) Rashakai (Operational)

(ii) Pir Kahara Sharif (Not yet operational by FWO)

Trauma Centers consist of following facilities:—

“ Emergency Ward

“ Nursing Room

“ Emergency Doctor’s Room

“ Doctor Retiring Room

“ Patient’s Waiting Room

“ Store

“ Ladies & Gents Toilet 3 Trauma Center at Rashaki on Motorway M-1 is operational. However, the rest of Trauma centers are not yet operational. Construction work of Trauma Center at Pir Khara Sharif near Salt range area has been fully completed by NHA. However, after signing of Concession Agreement with M/s MORE (FWO). Trauma Centre at Pir Khara has been handed over to MORE & Trauma Centre at Bhera is being handed over to M/s MORE in consultation with Govt. of Punjab (owner).

AMBULANCE SERVICE:

NHA has provided 17 fully equipped ambulances to NH&MP for Motorways to curb the emergent situation. 29 Fully ambulances are also deployed by M/s FWO at each Toll Plaza on Motorways which are used during emergencies. The average distance to be covered by an Ambulance is about 20 KM to reach the incident area. Doctors and Para Medical staff is also available in Ambulances. The detail of medical staff and ambulances provided by FWO and NH&MP are as under: —————————————————————————————— Description FWO NH&MP Total —————————————————————————————— Doctors 07 Nil 07 Para Medics 60 17 77 Ambulances 29 17 36 —————————————————————————————— 79. Ms. Sajida Begum: (Deferred during 24th Session)

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

(a) the total number of registered lawyers in the country at present; and

(b) the total number of public prosecutors in the country at present?

Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights: (a) The total number of lawyers registered in the country, as per the information taken from Bar Councils at present is 136749. Detail is at Annex-A

(b) The total number of public prosecutors in the country as per information from prosecutors department at present is 1819. Detail is at Annex-B. 4 Annex-A

LIST OF TOTAL NUMBER OF REGISTERED LAWYERS IN THE COUNTRY —————————————————————————————— SN. Name of Bar Council Number of Advocates —————————————————————————————— 1. Pakistan Bar Council 3949 2. Punjab Bar Council 84938 3. Sindh Bar Council 24021 4. KPK Bar Council 17400 5. Balochistan Bar Council 2641 6. Islamabad Bar Council 3800 —————————————————————————————— Total: 136749 —————————————————————————————— Annex-B

LIST OF PUBLIC PROSECUTORS IN THE COUNTRY ———————————————————————————————— SN. Name of Prosecution Name of Prosecutors Department Prosecutors Vacant Sanction Strenght ———————————————————————————————— 1. Prosecution General Punjab 1067 184 1251 2. Prosecution General Sindh 330 - - 3. Prosecution General Khyber 377 - - Pakhtunkhwa 4. Prosecution General Balochistan 44 42 86 5. Prosecution Department Islamabad 01 - - Capital Territory (ICT). —————————————————————————————— Total: 1819 226 1337 —————————————————————————————— 82. Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan: (Deferred during 24th Session)

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan (HDIP) has failed to formulate the rules to achieve the basic 5 purpose of the Institute in the field of Hydrocarbon since its establishment;

(b) whether the HDIP is facing severe financial crises and unable to pay salaries, house rent, medical re-imbursement, retirement benefits and 10% ad-hoc relief 2014-15;

(c) the total number of employees of HDIP promoted during the last three years till date alongwith the details thereof;

(d) whether a proposal for the promotion of officers of BPS-19 and 20 has been sent to the Ministry inspite of said crises; if so, the details thereof; and

(e) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to merge HDIP in the OGDCL/Ministry/OGRA due to its financial crises; if so, the details thereof?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi): (a) HDIP is a body corporate established under Act No. I of 2006 of the Parliament for the purpose of undertaking, promoting and guiding scientific and technological research and development in the field of hydrocarbon. Statutory Rules of this Institute titled “Hydrocarbon Development Institute Rules, 2009 had already been formulated and notified by the Federal Government vide Gazette Notification vide No. S. R. O 979 (I)/2009 dated 14-11-2009.

(b) Salaries and allowances are being paid regularly to the employees of HDIP. However, 10% adhoc relief allowance will be paid after approval from Finance Division.

(c) During the last three years 131 employees were promoted / upgraded in different cadres as per rule list attached as Annex-A-I.

(d) No proposal for promotion of officers in BPS-19 and 20 have been sent to Ministry.

(e) No such proposal has been initiated by this Institute/Ministry.

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library) 6 84. Mr. Sher Akbar Khan: (Deferred during 24th Session)

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state the steps taken by the Government for the welfare of those widows and orphans whose husbands and fathers respectively lost their lives during the Buner Operation?

Already answered by Interior Division on 7-8-2015 during 24th Session.

85. Shaikh Rohale Asghar: (Deferred during 24th Session)

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state the total number of attacks made by India on the borders of Azad Jammu and Kashmir during the last two years?

Minister for Defence:

Since Jan 2013, following ceasefire violations (CFVs) have been committed by Indian Army along Line of Control (LoC) and Working Boundary. (WB):—

(a) Ceasefire Violations:

(1) 2013. 464 x CFV (414 along LoC & 50 along WB). Due to Indian firing, 10 x soldiers and 6 x civilian embraced Shahadat, whereas, 24 x soldiers and 89 x civilian were injured.

(2) 2014. 315 x CFV (232 along LoC & 83 along WB). Due to Indian firing, 2 x soldiers and 18 x civilian embraced Shahadat, whereas, 24 x soldiers and 74 x civilian were injured.

(3) 2015. 192 x CFV (123 along LoC & 69 along WB) till 27 Aug. 2015. Due to Indian firing, 1 x soldier and 25 x civilian embraced Shahadat, whereas, 16 x soldiers and 62 x civilian were injured.

(b) Raid Attempt by Indian Troops. On 6th Jan. 2013, Indian troops carried out a raid attempt on a Pakistani Post in Bagh sector. The Indian attempt failed due to timely response by troops. During the encounter, one Pakistani soldier embraced Shahadat and one soldier got injured. 7

2. To address such ceasefire violations, Pak Army maintains high level of vigilance and responds selectively though effectively.

89. Ms. Shakila Luqman: (Deferred during 24th Session)

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state the head-wise total amount charged from each heart and brain patient for the surgery separately in the Government hospitals at present alongwith the details thereof?

Minister for Defence:

The military hospitals are not included in the list of Government Hospitals in the light of Ministry of Health Islamabad Memorandum No.F.8.6/93-PSDM dated 24 May 1993 (copy enclosed). However, head-wise total amount being charged from heart and brain patients for the surgery is mentioned separately in Appendix ‘05’ Annexure ‘A’ (Cardiovascular Surgery) and Appendix ‘22’ of Annexure ‘A’ (Neuro Surgery) of Govt. of Pakistan, Ministry of Defence letter No.3532/32/DMS-3(c)/F.6/16/D-2(A-II)/2014 dated 26th November 2014 (copy enclosed).

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)

94. Mr. Waseem Akhtar Shaikh: (Deferred during 24th Session)

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the Asad & Co. Contractors (ACC) has successfully completed its assignment on water sampling, field analysis, repair and disinfection of water points in Sindh and Balochistan as per mutual agreement under un-habitat funding;

(b) whether it is also a fact that the said Asad & Co. Contractors has submitted invoice for payment amounting to Rs.1922550/- to the Regional Director, Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources, Regional Office, Lahore on 03-09-2014; 8 (c) if the answers to parts (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the time by which said amount will be paid to the said ACC; if not, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Science and Technology: (a) It is not a fact that M/s Asad & Co. Contractors have undertaken the mentioned assignment under mutual agreement with Regional Director, Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR), Lahore or PCRWR Head Office, Islamabad. The factual position is that Mr.Sarfraz Ahmed, Research Officer, Water Quality Lab, Sargodha unauthorizedly took the assignment from UN-HABITAT without permission of Regional Office, Lahore or Head Office PCRWR Islamabad. When, Mr.Sarfraz Ahmad came to know about UN-HABITAT correspondence with PCRWR Head Office, Islamabad on this matter, he submitted a fake joint venture agreement between PCRWR Sargodha Lab and M/s Asad & Co. to Regional Director, PCRWR, Lahore. The Report submitted to UN-HABITAT was with the names of Mr. Sarfraz Ahmad and Mr. Asad Mehmood indicating that it is a private effort of Mr.Sarfraz Ahmad and he had taken the matter on his personal level without the involvement of the PCRWR and submission of bid and invoices were issued to UN-HABITAT on fake file and dispatch numbers.

Ministry of Science and Technology has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Mr.Sarfraz Ahmed, Research Officer, Water Quality Lab, Sargodha under E&D Rules, 1973 for undertaking this assignment unauthorized and for sending a fake joint venture agreement signed with M/s Asad & Co. to Regional Director, PCRWR, Lahore.

(b) Yes, the firm has submitted invoice to Regional Director PCRWR, Regional Office, Lahore for payment amounting to Rs.19,22,550/-. However, payment to the said firm has been withheld in view of the position explained above.

(c) As at (a) and (b) above.

139. Ms. Sajida Begum: (Deferred during 24th Session)

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state the total number of domestic, commercial and industrial sui gas connections provided separately by the present Government? 9 Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi):

The company wise detail of total number of domestic, commercial and industrial sui gas connections, provided separately, during the tenure of present Government is f mentioned as under: —————————————————————————————— Company Domestic Commercial Industrial —————————————————————————————— SNGPL 587,431 487 20 SSGCL 182,151 594 27 —————————————————————————————— Total: 769,582 1,081 47 —————————————————————————————— Government of Pakistan has imposed Moratorium on new industrial and commercial gas connections since 2011. All above connections were given in accordance with the guidelines/ relaxations provided in the said moratorium i.e. Tandoor gas connections and connections where payments were made prior to moratorium.

140. Ms. Sajida Begum: (Deferred during 24th Session)

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

(a) the total number of cases registered and disposed of in High Courts and Supreme Court of Pakistan during the present Government; and

(b) the total number of cases in which the parents of aggrieved persons were declared criminals after the promulgation of Section 498-B of Pakistan Penal Code 1860 during the year 2014-15?

Reply not received.

144. Mr. Sajid Nawaz: (Deferred during 24th Session)

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state whether recommendations have been made by the Government 10 for the local investors to boost up oil and gas sector in the country; if so, the details thereof?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi):

Yes, in order to encourage local investment in E&P sector, the Government has incorporated the following provisions in the Pakistan Petroleum Exploration and Production Policy, 2012:—

Operators of all blocks are required to maintain the participation of local companies for the entire licence period as below:

Zone I 15 % Zone-II 20 % Zone-III 25 %

Smaller local Pakistani companies are allowed to Join consortia with other E&P companies as non operator in order to gain the necessary industry experience to allow them to expand their capacity to take on operating roles in future.

In the event, local Pakistani company does not have requisite past operating experience, such company is required to either produce an agreement with an internationally renowned E&P and/or services company acceptable to DGPC or a high caliber technical and management team with proven track record of overseeing and managing operations in the international petroleum industry.

145. Maulana Muhammad Gohar Shah: (Deferred during 24th Session)

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Rs.180 millions were allocated for supply of sui gas to Dargai and Dosehra; if so, the details thereof separately;

(b) whether it is also a fact that Rs.58 millions have been spent therefrom; 11 (c) whether it is further a fact that the work for supply of sui gas has not been completed so far in the said areas; if so, the reasons thereof; and

(d) the total expenditure to be incurred on the supply of sui gas to the said areas separately alongwith the details thereof?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi): (a) Yes. A project of supply of gas to UC Dosehra and Dargai was approved vide PM Directive dated 20/01/2010 along with allocation of fund amounting to Rs. 180.60 million against total project cost of Rs. 205.458 million.

(b) An amount of Rs.178.70 million out of the allocated Rs.180 Million for supply of gas to Union Council Dargai and UC Doshera in NA-7 District Charsadda has since been sanctioned/completed.

(c) Supply main of 6" Dia x 13 km for UC Dosehra and Dargai has been laid and commissioned. Laying of 96% of distribution network in UC Doshera has been completed. It may please be noted that laying of remaining portion of 4" dia for Doshera is pending due to railway crossing for which NOC from railway authorities is awaited. Work to the tune of above allocated amount has been sanctioned/ completed, whereas additional work shall be undertaken after approval of additional funds

(d) Approval for allocation of an amount of Rs.93.546 million (Revised as per prevailing rates) will be required from Prime Minister’s Office for supply of gas to said areas.

146. Shaikh Rohale Asghar: (Deferred during 24th Session)

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state the total cost to be incurred on Gawadar-Khuzdar to Rato Dero Road alongwith the lanes thereof?

Minister for Communications:

The PC-I cost (Approved) of Gawadar-Khuzdar to Ratodero Road M-8 (Gawadar-Turbat-Hoshab Section and Khuzdar Shahdadkot Section) is Rs.23,186.66 million. The said road project is two lane international standard 12 highway. Revised PC-I of the project is under process. However, an approximate amount of Rs.11,680 million will be required for completion of balance works of the project.

Expenditures incurred to date are as follows: Rs. In million —————————————————————————————— Gawadar-Turbat-Hoshab Rs. 10,921 Khuzdar-Ratodero Rs. 9,051 —————————————————————————————— Total Rs. 19,972 —————————————————————————————— Details of the packages under construction are as follows: —————————————————————————————— Packages Contract Progress Exp. Cost Completion —————————————————————————————— Section-I, Package-IIA, 4.0 B 72% Dec. 15 Gawadar - Dasht (53.6 Km) Section-I, Package-IIB, 4.2 B 75.2% Dec. 15 Dasht - Turbat (63.45 Km) Section-IIA, Turbat-Hoshab 4.8 B 78% Dec. 15 (76.25 Km) Section-IV, Package-III 2.1 B 75% Dec. 15 Khori Wangu Hills (49.5 Km) Section-IV, Package-IV 2.9 B 89% Dec. 15 Wangu Hills (42.45 Km) Section-IV, Package-V 3.0 B 86% Dec. 15 Quba Saeed Khan Wangu (57.5 Km) —————————————————————————————— 148. Mr. Imran Zafar Leghari: (Deferred during 24th Session)

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

(a) the names of officers who were granted extensions in services after their retirements by the Federal Tax Ombudsman during the last five years till date alongwith the details and justifications thereof; and 13 (b) whether it is a fact that the Supreme Court of Pakistan has passed an order against granting multiple extensions to retired officers; if so, the date thereof?

Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights: (a) No officer of Federal Tax Ombudsman Secretariat granted extension in service after retirement by the Federal Tax Ombudsman during the last five years.

(b) The Supreme Court has passed number of orders against re-employment as well as extension to retired Officers vide Order dated 27-01-2011 reported in PLD 2011-SC-277 [SUO MOTU case No.24/2010), order dated 22-03-2013 reported in PLD 2013-SC 443 [SUO MOTU case No.16/2011] and order dated 20-11-2013 reported in 2014-SCMR-484 [SUO MOTU case No.24/2010 & other connected cases].

149. Dr. Muhammad Azhar Khan Jadoon: (Deferred during 24th Session)

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state:

(a) the names and addresses of the persons of Tehsil Choa Saidan Shah, District Chakwal who have deposited applications for sui gas connections during the period from 1st October, 2012 to 31st March, 2013; and

(b) the total number of said applicants who have been provided sui gas connections; and

(c) the time by which sui gas connections will be provided to the remaining applicants of the said Tehsil?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi): (a) SNGPL has reported that there are 392 applicants who have deposited applications during said time. The desired information of these applicants, along- with their summary is attached as Annex-1 & Annex-2.

(b) The Company has provided gas connection to 12 applicants in the said period for subject locality, after completion of all requisite formalities. 14 (c) Demand notices to 125 applicants have been issued to the residents of subject locality, as per turn/merit criteria of the Company. Since all new gas connections are being provided strictly on turn/merit basis through computer generated lists, which is determined on the basis of allocation of the Region and number of pending applications, therefore, gas connections to the remaining residents of subject locality will be provided on their turn/merit, barring unforeseen circumstances.

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)

150. Mrs. Shahida Rehmani: (Deferred during 24th Session)

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state:

(a) the prescribed procedure of the Pakistan Post (PP) to collect mail from abroad alongwith the locations thereof in the country;

(b) the prescribed procedure of delivery of the foreign mail in the country;

(c) the prescribed procedure to send mail abroad;

(d) the revenue collected by the Government from sending mail abroad during the last five years; and

(e) the steps taken by the Government to improve the performance of the PP?

Reply not received.

151. Dr. Arif Alvi: (Deferred during 24th Session)

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

(a) the details of implementations made by the Implementation Wing on the decisions given by the Federal Ombudsman during the year 2014-15 regarding the Cooperative Housing Societies 15 including Medical Society, Sector E-11 and E-12 and Jinnah Garden (Ex-National Assembly Cooperative Housing Society), Islamabad separately; and

(b) the steps being taken by the Ministry to dispose of the cases of said societies separately on urgent basis?

Transferred to Cabinet Division for answer on Next Rota Day.

10. Ms. Sajida Begum:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state:

(a) the total expenditure incurred upon the construction of 1 kilometer road at present; and

(b) the total fund being provided for the reconstruction of 1 kilometer road?

Minister for Communications: (a) National Highway Authority under its domain has following categories of highways:

Motorways 6-lane (limited access) Expressways 4-lane (limited access) Arterial roads 4-lane National Highways 2-lane

The above categories may fall in plain, rolling and hilly terrain and entails cost accordingly. The bridges on major rivers if encountered contribute huge share of the total cost. The comparison of the cost in plain areas is given below:

Motorways 6-lane (limited access) 500 million Rs./Km Expressways 4-lane (limited access) 400 million Rs./Km Arterial roads 4-lane 200 million Rs./Km National Highways 2-lane 100 million Rs./Km

(b) The reconstruction cost per kilometer depends upon the reconstruction design, type of road, traffic currently passing on the road and future 16 projected traffic. It is also depends on the area through which road is going to pass. The cost of reconstruction in hilly area will be more, as compared to plain area. Further the cost in higher water (logged) table area will be more as compared to plain area. The reconstruction may be vary due to above reasons between Rs. 55 million per kilometer to Rs. 80 million per kilometer or more.

11. Dr. Nafisa Shah:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of vacant posts of BPS-20 in the Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan at present; and

(b) the steps taken by the Ministry to fill those posts from amongst the senior officers of BPS-19 of the said Institute?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi): (a) Total No. of vacant posts of BS-20 01 No. of post advertised due to non-availability of 01 suitable candidate for departmental promotion No. of posts reserved for Departmental Promotion 05

(b) Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan (HDIP) plans to convene the meeting of Departmental Promotion Committee of HDIP in next quarter to consider the promotion cases of eligible senior officer of Grade-19 of this Institute to fill up vacant position.

12. Ms. Nighat Parveen Mir:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that meters of domestic gas connections of Village Dhani Bux Brohi, Ranipur, District Khairpur (Mir’s), Sindh have been replaced twice by the Sui Southern Gas 17 Company Limited during the last two years; if so, the justifications thereof; and

(b) whether it is also a fact that inflated bills without recording of meters are being sent to the consumers of said village since the replacement of said meters; if so, the reasons alongwith the action taken/being taken against the responsibles thereof?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi): (a) SSGCL has reported that Village Dhani Bux Brohi was commissioned on gas in 2008. Presently there are 52 customers in the village. Defective meters 13 numbers have been replaced during the last two years and no meter replaced twice in this period.

(b) The company further apprised that no inflated gas bill has been issued as per billing records. However, 02 numbers high consumption bills were issued during last two years on the basis of actual meter reading. 06 numbers claims were debited against defective meters and 01 number claim was debited against meter tampering case. Above actions have been taken in accordance with the Company/ OGRA policy.

13. Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state the location-wise mineral deposits of iron in the country at present alongwith the quantity thereof separately?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi):

The significant iron bearing mineral deposits found in the country alongwith quantity estimate of each are listed below: —————————————————————————————— Location of iron ore deposit Estimated Quantity (Million Ton) —————————————————————————————— Balochistan: Chigendik, District Chagai 5 Chilgazi, District Chagai 23 —————————————————————————————— 18 —————————————————————————————— Location of iron ore deposit Estimated Quantity (Million Ton) —————————————————————————————— Pachin Koh, District Chagai 45 Dilband, District Mastung 200 Shekran, District Khuzdar 10

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: Besham, District Shangla 7 Dammer Nisar, District Chitral 6 Galdanian, District Abbotabad 60 Langrial, District Hazara 30 Nizampur, District Nowshera 168 Pezu, District Lakki Marwat 66

Punjab: Kalabagh, District Mianwali 350 Kirana, District Sargodha 110 Kirana, District Chiniot 210 Rakhi Munh, District D.G. Khan 268 —————————————————————————————— Total : 1,558 —————————————————————————————— 14. Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state the location-wise mineral deposits of copper in the country at present alongwith the quantity thereof separately?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi):

The significant copper bearing mineral deposits found in the country alongwith quantity estimate of each are listed below: —————————————————————————————— Location of iron ore deposit Estimated Quantity (Million Ton) —————————————————————————————— Balochistan: Saindak, District Chagai 412 —————————————————————————————— 19 —————————————————————————————— Location of iron ore deposit Estimated Quantity (Million Ton) —————————————————————————————— Reko Dig, District Chagai 5,870 Dhasht-e-Kain, District Chagai 200 Ziarat Pir Sultan; District Chagai 200 Kabul Koh, District Chagai 50 Missi, District Chagai 100

FATA: Boya, Shinkai - North Waziristan 120 —————————————————————————————— Total : 6,952 —————————————————————————————— 15. Ms. Aisha Syed:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state:

(a) the location-wise gas supplied in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the period from 1-1-2013 till date; and

(b) the location-wise old supply of gas projects completed during the said period?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi): (a) SNGPL has reported that gas has been supplied in 73 Nos. localities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during the period from 01-01-2013 till date. List of localities is attached as Annex-A.

(b) Location wise details of 72 Nos. old supply of gas projects completed during period from 01-01-2013 till date are attached as Annex-B.

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)

16. Ms. Aisha Syed:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state the prescribed procedure to check the prices/rates of goods at shops setup on the Motorways? 20 Minister for Communications:

Islamabad-Lahore Motorway (M-2)

Motorway Services Areas (MSAs) were being operated by M/s DPMSL in accordance with the Concession Agreement made by NHA with M/s DPMSL, for period of 15 year. After signing of the Concession Agreement with M/s MORE for Overlay & Modernization of Motorway M-2 (Lahore-Islamabad) on BoT basis for a period of twenty (20) years, the Concessionaire has taken over the charge of Service Areas from M/s DPMSL.

Now, the MSAs are being operated by M/s MORE, however, NHA simply monitors the overall performance of the Concessionaires. As far as the procedure to check the price/rates of goods is concerned, it is the responsibility of District Administration to check the rates and quality of items sold at MSAs under the laws of Pakistan and Magisterial powers for checking of food prices and quality assurance are vested with Provincial District Administration.

Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway (M-1)

All rates have been approved by the concerned DCO for implementation on tuck shops in the service areas of Motorways and all approved rates have been displayed for information of the road users. In order to ensure the implementation of rates, the field officers randomly visit and check the rates charged by these shopkeepers.

17. Ms. Shakila Luqman:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state the tehsil-wise total number of illegal gas connections in the country at present?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi):

The gas utility companies maintain data on the basis of their regions and not on Tehsil level. Accordingly, region-wise detail of illegal gas connections, disconnected during 2014-15, in the country are as under: 21 —————————————————————————————— Province Region / Area Total Disconnections —————————————————————————————— Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Peshawar 24,812

Punjab Gujranwala 1 Islamabad 4,217 Rawalpindi 1,344 Lahore 4,067 Multan 175 Sheikhupura 454

Sindh Karachi 424 Interior Sindh 742 Balochistan Quetta 38 —————————————————————————————— Total 36,274 ——————————————————————————————

18. Ms. Shakila Luqman:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state the tehsil-wise total number of domestic/industrial/commercial applications pending for the provision of new gas connections in the country at present?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi):The gas utility companies maintain data on the basis of their regions and not on Tehsil level. Accordingly, region-wise detail of total number of domestic/ industrial/commercial applications, pending for the provision of new gas connection in the country at present are mentioned at Annex-I:

Annex-I —————————————————————————————— Region Domestic Commercial Industrial Total ———————————————————————————————— Abbottabad 40,598 117 11 40,726 Bahawalpur 101,909 119 15 102,043 Faisalabad 236,537 874 83 237,494 ———————————————————————————————— 22 —————————————————————————————— Region Domestic Commercial Industrial Total ———————————————————————————————— Gujranwala 296 791 1,141 134 298,066 Gujrat 107,065 63 13 107,141 Islamabad 119,922 1,524 66 121,512 Lahore 343,817 8,846 130 352,793 Multan 182.784 298 38 183,120 Peshawar 286,954 998 46 287,998 Rawalpindi 166,468 1,008 6 167,482 Sahiwal 93,748 951 9 94,708 Sargodha 89,578 207 89,785 Sheikhupura 110,621 518 134 111,273 Karachi 623 333 632 1588 Interior Sindh 355 97 125 577 Balochistan 264 20 27 311 ———————————————————————————————— Total: 2,178,034 17,114 1,469 2,196,617 ———————————————————————————————— 19. Ms. Mussarrat Ahmadzeb:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state the total expenditure incurred on the construction of Chakdarra-Mingora Road?

Minister for Communications:

Total Expenditure incurred on maintenance and improvement of National Highway N-95 from Chakdara -Mingora - Kalam, is Rs. 2729.653 Million during last three years. The details are as under:

Amount in Rs. Million —————————————————————————————— Maintenance Works 728.583 (F.Y 2012-13 to 2014-15)

Flood Emergency Reconstruction Project (FERP) 2001.04 —————————————————————————————— TOTAL : 2729.653 —————————————————————————————— Summary of above mentioned contracts is attached at Annex “A”. 23 Annex ‘A’ 24 20. Mr. Sajid Nawaz:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that there is increase in gas pilferage due to delay in the installation of domestic gas meters in the country especially in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; and

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to increase the quota of gas meters; if so, when it will be implemented?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi): (a) Due to continuous efforts, the gas losses in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are decreasing which is evident from the data provided in the following table: —————————————————————————————— Fiscal Year UFG of KPK UFG of KPK without with Law affected Area Law affected Area —————————————————————————————— 2012-13 21.7 16.2 2013-14 19.7 14.4 2014-15 18.2 13.9 —————————————————————————————— The annual target for provision of gas connections on SNGPL system is approved by Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). The company processes applications received on first come first serve basis (i.e. on Turn / Merit).

(b) The annual quota of gas connection is approved by OGRA in the Determination of Estimated Revenue Requirements (DERR) of the Company for that Fiscal Year. Presently no proposal is under consideration of the Company to increase the quota of gas meters.

21. Mr. Sajid Nawaz:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state whether recruitments against various posts in Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited have been made on merit during the period from 1-1-2013 till date; if so, the details thereof?

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Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi): Recruitments in SNGPL is made purely on merit through a transparent recruitment process. The recruitment criteria of SNGPL is very well defined and all Pakistan Nationals/Applicants get a fair opportunity to compete, subject to meeting the Company’s laid down criteria. SNGPL is an equal opportunity employer.

The Company advertises its staffing requirements (career terms) in the National Press and follows a merit based recruitment process whereby Qualification, Age and Minimum Experience requirements as defined by its Board of Directors are observed.

As per approved criteria of recruitment, the Company has to fulfill following requirements:

(i) Determination of position requirements / criteria / job description.

(ii) Publication of advertisement in the Press.

(iii) Short listing of applicants as per advertised criteria.

(iv) Written Test through third party/interview of short listed applicants by the Management.

A total of 777 individuals have been appointed in SNGPL on career terms since 01/01/2013 as per following breakup:— —————————————————————————————— Cadre Numbers —————————————————————————————— Executive 260* Subordinate 517 —————————————————————————————— Total 777 —————————————————————————————— * In addition joining of 92 Executives against recent recruitment is awaited. 26 22. Mr. Ramesh Lal:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the road from Larkana to Menna is in a dilapidated condition since long; if so, the reasons thereof; and

(b) the time by which maintenance work will be started thereupon?

Minister for Communications: (a) Larkana-Menna Road does not pertain to National Highway Authority.

(b) As above.

23. Sahibzada Muhammad Yaqub:

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

(a) the total number of cases are pending in the National Accountability Bureau for the last four years; and

(b) the prescribed procedure to dispose of those cases?

Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights: (a) It is informed that 516 cases are pending in NAB for the last four years, as per following details:

Inquiries 286 Investigations 230 Total 516

(b) Operational procedures

The operational procedures of NAB have been evolved with a view to lay down unambiguous criteria for an objective and transparent assessment of cases. The operational procedures comprised following stages:

(a) Receipt of complaints: Section 18 (b) of the NAO stipulates that NAB can initiate a reference on receipt of a reference/complaint from the appropriate government department or agency, receipt of a complaint from member of the public or its own accord (suo moto) 27 (b) Preliminary examination/probe: The complaint is examined by relevant experts in order to determine the nature of the offence and the possibility of taking cognizance under the NAO.

(c) Inquiry: During this stage, formal evidence is collected according to law to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to incriminate the accused. If accused is govt servant, concerned department is informed. Accused is afforded the option of Voluntary Return (VR) at this stage.

(d) Investigation: Investigation is advanced stage, which is authorized after scrutiny of evidence and discussion with experts (financial as well as legal). The investigator collects evidence and prepares report according to the law. The investigation process entails interviewing of accused, recording of witness statements, collection and examination of evidentiary material. The option of Plea Bargain (PB) is available to the accused at this stage.

(e) Arrest of accused: Section 24 of NAO empowers Chairman NAB to issue Warrant of Arrest of accused. In order to execute arrest following tools are adopted:

“ Placement on Exit Control List (ECL) “ Issuing Red Notice “ Extradition through INTERPOL

(f) Priority of cognizance of cases: Cases are prioritized by adopting a priority matrix. Priority is assigned on the basis of gravity of offence, the profile of accused and amount of corruption money involved.

(g) Decision making process: In the course of enforcement operations and legal proceedings, the prime decisions of authorization/ closure of inquiry/ investigation, accepting / rejection of PB/VR application and reference filing are being taken in the Executive Board, chaired by Chairman NAB.

(h) Exit Control List: At any stage of the case, name of an accused is placed on ECL through Ministry of Interior. 28 (i) Freezing of assets: U/s 12, NAO empowers NAB and Court to freeze property, assets and bank accounts of the accused person.

(j) Filing of Reference: The final investigation report is examined and scrutinized by legal experts of NAB. Chairman, having satisfied, sings the reference against accused which is filed in the court of law.

(k) Prosecution: NAB Prosecutors present the case in the Court to prosecute the accused. At this stage accused can avail Plea bargain (PB) opportunity, whereby he returns back the plundered money, but yet Plea Bargain amounts to conviction of accused. The Prosecution may culminate into:

(i) Conviction of accused

(ii) Acquittal of accused

(iii) Plea Bargain

(l) Time Lines: To ensure timely completion of cases and to dispose them on merit, the concept of time lines have been assigned to all pending cases by the competent authority.

ISLAMABAD: MOHAMMAD RIAZ, The 22nd November, 2015. Secretary.

PCPPI—12480(2015)NA—22-11-2015—650.