(24th session) national assembly secretariat …

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(24th Session)

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

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“QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWERS AND THEIR REPLIES”

to be asked at a sitting of the National Assembly to be held on

Thursday, the 30th July , 2015

26. *Shamas Un Nisa:(Deferred during 20th Session)

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statisticsand Privatization be pleased to state:

(a) a)the total number of public and private sick industrial units inthe country at present separately; and

(b) the steps taken by the Government to revive those sick units?

Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics andPrivatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a) The Companies (Rehabilitationof Sick Industrial Units) Rules, 1999 were notified through S.R.O. dated 3rd August,1999. However, the said rules have practically remained in abeyance due to tworeasons (i) concerns of the banks, and (ii) reservations of the management of suchcompanies owning sick units. Therefore, the actua number of sick industrial unitscould not be determined.

(b) A comprehensive law titled “The Corporate Rehabilitation Bill”has been drafted by the Securities and Exchange Commission o Pakistan (SECP)and is under process fo enactment. The law will encompass al aspects and wouldaddress the issues o rehabilitation of closed, sick industrial and SME units in amuch better and effective manner than the previously notified rules. Al out effortsare underway to get all the legal formalities completed and to get the said lawpassed by the Parliament as soon as possible.

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95. *Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan:(Deferred during 20th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased tostate:

(a) the country-wise total number of the vehicle’s scanners plannedto import during the tenure of previous Government alongwiththe cost thereof;

(b) the total number of said scanners imported alongwith thelocations of installation thereof;

(c) the performance of the said scanners; and

(d) the number of such scanners proved useful alongwith the presentcondition thereof?

Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):(a) A commercial contract was signed between Government of Pakistan (MOI)and NUCTECH Company (China) in June, 2009 for procurement of 24 scanners.Exim Bank, China financed this project through sofa loan of US $ 72.166 million.

As per contract, the project was to be implemented in two phases. Four(04) scanners and 05 hand-held detectors were imported at a cost of Rs.1000.340million, during the pilot phase. The second phase was subject to satisfactoryperformance.

(b) Two (02) scanners and two (02) hand-held detectors imported duringthe Pilot Phase were handed over to ICT Police. Later one of the scanners wasshifted to Sindh Rangers for Installation at Karachi. Two (02) scanners and three(03) hand held explosives detectors imported in July 2014, were handed over toKP Police on14 May, 2015.

(c) According to ICT police report submitted on 15-7-2013, thesescanners do not meet the requirements as they can not detect explosives.

(c) Since, these scanners as per ICT police report, are not useful for thepolice, therefore, GOP/MOI decided not to pursue main phase of the contractand the company has been informed accordingly.

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185. *Sheikh Salahuddin:(Deferred during 20th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan has been included in the list ofdangerous countries for Journalists; if so, the details thereof;

(b) the number of Journalists killed/injured/kidnapped during thelast five years alongwith the action taken by the Government in this regard; and

(c) the steps being taken by the Ministry for the security ofjournalists?

Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):

(a) Such categorization is normally made by international media organizations.The “Reporters Without Borders” (RWB), “Reporters Sans Frontieres”(RSF) is a Paris-based international non-profit organization that promotes anddefends Freedom of Information and Freedom of Press world wide. It has aconsultant status at the United Nations. (www.rsf.org). Their annual report declaredPakistan a dangerous country for journalists. It issued a list of 180 countries rankingthem with respect to freedom of Press and placed Pakistan on 158th position inthe list. This appears to be an exaggeration and based on improper understandingof the situation on ground. The organization has done so without taking intoconsideration the peculiar circumstances prevailing in the country owing to the on-going war on terror. The Government is fully committed to uphold freedom ofexpression in the country and the Press and Media enjoy absolute freedom.

(b) Punjab——————————————————————————————

Year Killed Injured Kidnapped——————————————————————————————

2010 — 1 —2011 1 2 —2012 1 — —2013 1 1 —2014 1 1 —

——————————————————————————————Total 04 05 Nil

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Sindh

——————————————————————————————Year Killed Injured Kidnapped

——————————————————————————————2010 3 2 —2011 6 1 —2012 5 1 —2013 — 1 —2014 3 1 —

——————————————————————————————Total : 17 06 Nil

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa


——————————————————————————————2010 1 — —2011 3 — —2012 1 — —2013 2 1 —2014 — — —

——————————————————————————————Total: 07 01 Nil

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Balochistan


——————————————————————————————2010 — — —2011 05 — —2012 05 — —2013 04 — —2014 03 — —

——————————————————————————————Total: 17 — —

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Islamabad


——————————————————————————————2010 — 02 012011 01 04 022012 — — —2013 — — —2014 — — 01

——————————————————————————————Total: 01 06 04

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FATA NilAzad Jammu & Kashmir NilGilgit-Baltistan Nil

(c) The government attaches high degree of importance to freedor andindependence of media as necessary ingredient of a democratic society.

The government has reaffirmed its resolve to take all necessary measuresto ensure speedy investigation of all cases involving attack on journalists and mediapersons. The preventive measures adopted by the government for the security ofjournalists and Media houses are:

A mobile phone panic alert system developed by ICT Police to seek helpof Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) through a Push Button Application providedby the ICT police to security officials and working journalists of each mediaorganization based in Islamabad. Provincial Home and Information Departmentsare replicating the said application in their provinces in consultation with ICT Police.

A security audit was conducted by the ICT Police to comprehensivelyassess security related needs of media establishments located in Islamabad.Provincial Home and Information Departments are replicating the same in theirjurisdictions.

A cell in NCMC/NACTA is monitoring progress to ensure implementation.

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Media can register complaints with the National Crisis Management Cellof Ministry of Interior through accessing their dedicated helpline number (1717).

The Prime Minister also constituted committees under Minister forInterior and Narcotics Control and Minister for Information andBroadcasting to look into security threats faced by media houses and for workablesolutions. Minister for Interior held meeting with Journalists on 17-01-2015 andevolved a strategy and action plan for the security of journalists. SimilarlyInformation Minister held meeting on 20-01-2015 in this connection. The securityplan is being implemented in the provinces & ICT.

5. *Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:(Deferred during 21st Session)


(a) the names of Federal Government forces working to controlthe smuggling at the borders of Pakistan; and

(b) the steps being taken by the Government to improve theperformance of said forces in this regard?

Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and

Privatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a) Federal Government Forcesengaged in anti smuggling operations at the borders are Pakistan Customs, FrontierCorps (KP). Pakistan Rangers (Punjab/Sindh), Pakistan Coast Guards, PakistanMaritime Security Agency, Political Administrative Authorities (FATA). These forcesare empowered under section 6 of the Customs Act, 1969, to perform anti-smuggling activities.

Pakistan Customs controls the border Customs stations where its primaryfunction is to regulate imports/exports, monitor revenue collection and to preventsmuggling.

(b) The Federal Anti-smuggling Coordination Committee, comprisingmembers of all Law Enforcement Agencies, working under Ministry of Interiorhas convened multiple meetings to address the issue of smuggling. A comprehensiveanti-smuggling strategy has been chalked out. Available resources and manpower

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have been pooled up for optimum use. The Director General (Intelligence &Investigation), FBR has been assigned the new role to coordinate anti-smugglingactivities with other Law Enforcement Agencies.

In order to improve the anti-smuggling performance of said forces, jointoperations have been planned on the basis of information sharing. Through thesededicated efforts made by Pakistan Customs in coordination with ProvincialAdministration, Police, Pakistan Rangers, Frontier Corps, Pakistan MaritimeSecurity Agency and Coast Guards, successful joint operations in years 2013-14and 2014-15 have been conducted. Outcome of these operations is as under;——————————————————————————————

Year CIF Value (Rs. in Millions)——————————————————————————————

2014-15 1,116.56

2013-14 1,190.65——————————————————————————————

During the operation; 185 Petrol Pumps selling illegal POL weredemolished/sealed.

As a result of heightened enforcement efforts made by Pakistan Customs, a visibleincrease in seizure of smuggled goods can be observed. Following is an overallabstract of smuggled goods seized during the last three years:——————————————————————————————

Year CIF Value (Rs. in Millions)——————————————————————————————

2014-15 24486.272013-14 7,409.322012-13 5,328.83

——————————————————————————————Further steps taken by FBR to improve the coordinated anti-smuggling

efforts with LEAs are as follows:

i. F.C (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) is entrusted to carry out anti-smugglingwithin 20 K.M of the international borders vide SRO 1090(1)/2010dated 01-12-2010.

ii. Anti smuggling powers have also been given to Pakistan CoastGuards vide SRO No.682(I)/2015 and Pakistan Maritime Security

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Agency vide SRO No.681(I)/2015 dated 15-07-2015 to checksmuggling in the coastal areas/ high seas.

iii. Similarly, the Political Administration has also been entrusted withanti-smuggling powers vide SRO 60(1)/2000 dated 14-02-2000.

iv. Major entry points/smuggling routes in the country are being monitoredthrough establishment of check posts manned by Pakistan Customswith the assistance of LEAs.

v. FBR is in the process of recruitment of fresh Human resource in allcadres which will not only cater for the current shortage of forceespecially on the enforcement side but induction of the young slotwill result in reinvigoration of the force.

vi. Special attention will be given to proper training of the enforcementforce to enable them face the challenges in the field of anti-smuggling.

9. *Ms. Khalida Mansoor:(Deferred during 21st Session)

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased tostate whether there is any monitoring and evaluation systemfor the private courier services in order to control terrorism inthe country; if so, the details thereof?

Reply not received.

20. *Shazia Marri:(Deferred during 21st Session)

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased tostate the foreign prisoners sentenced to death in Pakistan at presentalongwith the details thereof?

Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):————————————————————————————————————————

05 (including onePunjab person already

executed).————————————————————————————————————————

Sindh 01Balochistan NilKPK NilGilgit Nil

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166. *Sajid Ahmed:(Deferred during 21st Session)

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased tostate the names of five major countries majority of whose immigrantsare settled in Pakistan at present alongwith the number thereof?

Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):The five countries whose nationals are currently present in Pakistan, according tothe IBMS data of FIA, based on their numeric strength:——————————————————————————————S. # Country No. of immigrants——————————————————————————————

1 Afghanistan 1163082 UK 794473 USA 520464 Canada 173205 India 16501

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Detail is given at Annex-I.

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)

167. *Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi:(Deferred during 21st Session)


(a) whether the social and living standards are being surveyed/measured in the country; if so, the benchmarks of the presentGovernment therefor;

(b) the short comings reported/identified in the said measurementsparticularly in the education, health and social sectors; and

(c) the steps being taken by the Government to improve such shortcomings?

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Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics andPrivatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a) Yes, social and living standardsare being surveyed / measured in the country through Pakistan Social & LivingStandards Measurement Survey (PSLM) project, which was started w.e.f.01-07-2004. PSLM is a PSDP funded project designed to provide Social &Economic indicators in the alternate years at provincial and district levels. Thedata generated through surveys is used to assist the government in formulating thepoverty reduction strategy as well as development plans at district level for therapid assessment of programs in the overall context of Millennium DevelopmentGoals (MDGs). As such this survey is one of the main mechanisms for monitoringthe benchmarks set by United Nations for MDGs indicators. It provides a set ofrepresentative, population-based estimates of social indicators and their progressunder the PR SP/MDGs.

For MDGs, UN has set 18 targets for 48 indicators for its member countriesto achieve by 2015. Pakistan has committed to implement 16 targets and 37indicators out of which 6 targets and 15 indicators (annexed) are monitored throughPSLM Surveys, which are conducted at district level and at provincial levelrespectively at alternate years. PSLM District level survey collects information onkey Social indicators whereas through provincial level surveys (Social & HIES)collects information on social indicators as well as on Income and Consumption.Main sectors are Demographic characteristics, Education. Health, Employment.Income & Consumption, Household Assets, Household Amenities, PopulationWelfare and Water Supply & Sanitation are developed at National/Provincial/District levels. Planning Commission also uses this data for Poverty estimation.

(b) The survey reports of eight rounds in printed form are placed onPBS website and hard copy is also available in the Library of National Assembly.

(c) The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics has not observed any short-comingin regard to conduct of Survey. As regards the results; the same are shared withconcerned Ministries, particularly planning Commission and Finance Division.


170. *Ms. Aisha Syed:(Deferred during the 21st Session)

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleasedto state the total funds allocated for the Millennium DevelopmentGoals by the present Government alongwith the province-wisedisbursement thereof?

Transferred to Cabinet Division for answer on Next Roata Day.

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173. *Shamas Un Nisa:(Deferred during the 21st Session)


(a) the year-wise total number of Private Security Companiesregistered in Islamabad during the last three years;

(b) the procedure adopted for the registration of said companies;and

(c) the names of said companies black-listed during the said period?

Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):(a) The year-wise total number of private security companies registered inIslamabad during the last three years is as follows:——————————————————————————————

Year No. of Companies registered——————————————————————————————

2013 092014 062015 04

——————————————————————————————Total : 19

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(b) The applicant company is required to submit application on theprescribed from (Annex-A) and to provide following documents under Rule 3(i)of Private security Companies Rules 2001 (Annex-B):—

i. Certificate of Registration issued by the Securities & ExchangeCommission of Pakistan under the Companies Ordinance, 1984.

ii. Article of Memorandum and Association.iii. NOC issued by the Ministry of Interior for operating as a Private

Security Company.iv. Copies of National ID cards of Directors.v. Documentary proof of address of office of the company in Islamabad.

vi. An undertaking on non-judicial Stamp papers that the company willabide by relevant Laws/rules and instructions issued by theGovernment from time to time.

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The application received from the Company is forwarded to the DistrictMagistrate. SSP (Operation) and AIG of Police (Special Branch), Islamabad forinspection of antecedents of the Directors and other related matters includingestablishment of Strong Room for safe storage of arms and ammunition of thesecurity company. In case Directors belong to other Provinces, the matter is referredto the Home Departments concerned for verification of their antecedents. Afterreceipt of satisfactory reports, license is granted under section 6 of the CompaniesOrdinance, 1984, to the Company to operate as a private security company inICT subject to the terms and conditions mentioned in the License (Annex-C).

(c) During the period under report operating licenses of following 06private security companies have been revoked by the Licensing Officer, Islamabadwithin the jurisdiction of ICT under Section 10 of Private Security CompaniesOrdinance, 2001 on account of violation of terms & conditions of license andrelevant rules/regulations:—

i. M/s Special Security Services pvt. Ltd.

ii. M/s Oqab Security Services Pvt. Ltd.

iii. M/s Page Protective Security Services Pvt. Ltd.

iv. M/s FC NWFP Private Securty Services Pvt. Ltd.

v. M/s Comprehensive Security Services Pvt. Ltd.

vi. M/s Pak Gray Security Services Pvt. Ltd.

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)

177. *Mr. Iftikhar Ud Din:(Deferred during the 21st Session)

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleasedto state:

(a) the details of the expenditure incurred on the Lawari TunnelProject as on 31-12-2014;

(b) the total amount of funds released therefor as on 31-01-2015;

(c) whether it is a fact that the NHA revised estimated cost ofRs. 26.95 billion for completion of the said project; if so, thetime by which the Executive Committee of the National

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Economic Council (ECNEC) will approve the revised cost fortimely completion of the said project; and

(d) the fresh estimate of annual finances required for completion ofthe said Tunnel as announced by the Honourable Prime Ministerin his speech delivered recently in Havelian?

Minister for Planning, Development and Reform (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal):(a) As reported by the NHA, an amount of Rs. 10.6 billion has been incurred onthe project upto December, 2014 against approved cost of Rs 18,132.5 million.

(b) Initially, an allocation of Rs 2000 million was made for the said projectin PSDP 2014-15 out of which Rs 1600 million were released to Ministry ofCommunications / NHA upto January, 2015.

Moreover, an additional allocation of Rs. 2450 million has also beenprovided to the said scheme through re-appropriation. Thus amount of Rs. 4450million stands released to the project during 2014-15.

(c) The 2nd revised PC-I costing Rs. 26.954 billion was considered byCDWP on 27-02-2015 and recommended in principle for consideration ofECNEC subject to rationalization / review of the scope and cost by a Committeeheaded by Member (I&RC), Planning Commission and comprising Chief (T&C),Chief (EA) Section of PD&R, Joint Secretary (Dev), Finance Division andrepresentative of M/o Communications & NHA.

A summary for ECNEC will be submitted after rationalization by theCommittee.

(d) As reported by NHA / MoC, the project is expected to be completedby 2017-18 Rs 2000 billion have been allocated during 2015-16, of this amount,Rs. 400 have since been released to the project Additional funding would beconsidered subject to availability of fiscal space.

179. *Chaudhary Nazeer Ahmad:(Deferred during the 21st Session)


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(a) whether it is a fact that the women and eunuchs beggars arefrequently seen at most of the intersections of Islamabad;

(b) whether it is also a fact that they snatch purses and mobile setsfrom the citizens;

(c) whether it is further a fact that the said beggars speak Englishwith foreigners for begging in most of the posh areas of the saidcity;

(d) if the answers to parts (a), (b) and (c) above are in theaffirmative, whether they are also causing the traffic blockade;and

(e) whether any Cell of Islamabad Police is working to prevent thesaid crime; if not, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):(a) It is correct that women and eunuchs are at times seen at the intersections ofroads in Islamabad. However, ICT Police is vigilant and take action as and whenthey are found begging of roads. From 01-01-2015 to 19-04-2015, 1223 male,670 (female, 1198 male children, 1178 female children 49 eunuchs were arrested.Most of them were sent to Edhi Homes and Child Protection Centre. Four hundredand forty four (434) male beggars and 170 female beggars were challaned underVagrancy Act, 1958.

(b) No complaint about snatching of purses mobiles by eunuchs or femalebeggars has been made to ICT Police during the current year.

(c) No such happenings are in the notice of Police.

(d) No traffic jam is caused by the eunuchs beggars on Islamabad roads.

(e) Two Anti Beggary Squads (Mujahid Squad) with 01 ASI, 02Constables and 01 lady Constable are a patrolling duty round the clock, to nabeunuchs beggars found on roads.

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61. *Ms. Asyia Naz Tanoli:


(a) whether it is a fact that clearance is not being given by theNADRA since long to such citizens, having knowingly/un-knowingly dual CNICs, even after surrendering one CNIC;

(b) whether it is also a fact that said citizens have paid fee/finetherefor; if so, the justification thereof; and

(c) the steps being taken by the Government to expedite the processof said clearance?

Reply not received.

62. *Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak:

Will the Minister In-charge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleasedto state:

(a) the present status/details of implementation on the PrimeMinister’s Youth Business Loan Scheme; and

(b) the total number of persons benefited therefrom so far?

Transferred to Finance Division for answer on Next Rota Day.

63. *Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak:


(a) whether it is a fact that the electronic and print media will facesuch restrictions after the enforcement of Cyber CrimeLaw which are against the freedom of speech; if so, thereasons for enacting said law; and

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(b) the steps being taken by the Government to protect the right tofreedom of speech?

Reply not received.

64. *Ms. Parveen Masood Bhatti:


(a) whether it is a fact that the Passport Offices have beenestablished in every district of the country;

(b) if not, the time by which the said offices will be establishedtherein?

Reply not received.

65. *Ms. Parveen Masood Bhatti:


(a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to privatize the Printing Corporation of Pakistan;

(b) if so, the time by which it will be implemented?

Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics andPrivatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a) The Cabinet Committee onPrivatisation (CCoP) in its meeting of October 3, 2013, approved the privatisationprogram comprising of 69 entities, which inter-alia included Printing Corporationof Pakistan (PCP).

(b) The timeline will be finalized in consultation with all the stakeholders.However, since the transaction is not in the current “Programme for earlyimplementation”, a timeframe for its implementation cannot be given at this stage.

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66. *Ms. Munaza Hassan:


(a) the details alongwith names of the priority projects invarious sectors in which Government is investing at present;and

(b) whether funds have been allocated for the said projects; if so,the total amount thereof?

Minister for Planning, Development and Reform (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal):(a) Keeping in view the constrained Indicative Budget Ceilings, Ministries / Divisionspropose prioritized development projects for budgeting in PSDP as per assignedrespective rules of business. Sectoral / regional priorities are determined under theguidelines of National Economic Council in line with development agenda of theGovernment. Funds are so allocated for those projects which help achieve thedevelopment agenda / objectives of the Government and objectives emanatingfrom five year plan / Vision 2025. Therefore, all projects budgeted in PSDP 2015-16 have priority in their respective sectors.

(b) Total size of federal PSDP 2015-16 is Rs. 700 billion including foreignassistance of Rs. 146 billion consisting of 923 development projects. In additionto Rs. 700 billion, Rs.175 billion will be invested by WAPDA / PEPCO / NTDCin power sector from their own generated resources during FY 2015-16. Publishedbook of PSDP 2015-16 indicating Ministry / project-wise allocations in varioussectors was placed in the National Assembly alongwith budget document. PSDP2015-16 is also available on the website of Planning, Development & ReformDivision i.e. www.pc.dov.pk.

67. *Ms. Munaza Hassan:


(a) whether it is a fact that the required funds have not been releasedso far to make the NACTA functional; if so, the reasonsalongwith the total amount thereof; and

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(b) the time by which said funds will be released?

Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):(a) Following allocation has been made under NIS System for Financial Year2015-16.

NACTA 100.34 Rs. MillionNCMC 59.44 Rs. MillionTOTAL 159.78 Rs. Million

A summary for additional budget amounting to Rs. 1951 (Million) forestablishment of JID with the concurrence of Finance Division has been submitted.

• The funds will be released after approval of summary.

68. *Ms. Sajida Begum:

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statisticsand Privatization be pleased to state whether there is any proposalunder consideration of the Government to establish WomenDevelopment Centre under the Small and Medium EnterprisesDevelopment in each district; if so, when it will be implemented?

Transferred to Industries and Production Division for answer on Next

Rota Day.

69. *Ms. Sajida Begum:


(a) the support being given by the Federation for Karachi operation;

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(b) the results achieved from said operation alongwith the detailsthereof?

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Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):(a) Rangers are deployed for Karachi Operation by the Federal Governmentsince 10th July, 2015 besides other require support and intelligence inputs.(Annex-A).

Achievements of Karachi Operation

——————————————————————————————AREA During Before Status

Operation Operation—————————————————————————————————————Target Killings 380 674 43% DecreaseMurder 2931 4634 37% DecreaseTerrorism 42 45 6.7% DecreaseRobberies 1753 2550 31.3% DecreaseCriminal Arrested 58603 45,994 27.4% DecreaseProclaimed Offenders 630 694 8.9% DecreaseAbsconders 9570 8012 19.4% IncreaseTerrorists 713 127 461.4% IncreaseKidnappers 118 101 16.8% IncreaseExtortionist 517 319 62.1% IncreaseMurderers 1731 1535 12.8% IncreaseWeapons Recovered 14,253 11,557 2303% Increase——————————————————————————————

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70. *Ms. Aisha Syed:

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleasedto state whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to establish a Women University in Swat; if so, when itwill be implemented?

Minister for Planning, Development and Reform (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal):There is no proposal under consideration of the Federal Government at this stageto establish a Woman University in Swat.

71. *Ms. Aisha Syed:

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economics Affairs, Statisticsand Privatization be pleased to state:

(a) the ratio of non-payment of taxes during the year 2014; and

(b) the steps taken by the Government against non tax payers?

Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics andPrivatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a) The total taxes and customduties collected during tax year 2014 were Rs. 2,266 Billion. Out of thisRs. 2,025 Billion were collected by Inland Revenue Services (IRS) i.e. IncomeTax, Sales Tax and Federal Excise Duty (FED). Moreover, the taxes assessedthrough audit and assessments by IRS were Rs. 758 Billion. Out of this, Rs. 361Billion was recovered / settled (already reflected in the above collection figure)leaving a balance of Rs. 397 Billion, which is the non paid amount of tax. The ratioof non-payment for tax year 2014 is computed by equating the taxes not collectedvis-a-vis total taxes collected. The ratio of non-paid taxes is l9%.

(b) The recovery of tax demand is being pursued as per given law andprocedure. The modes of recovery, as provided under the law, such as bankaccount attachments, arrests, prosecutions, and attachment of immovable andmovable property are being, actively used to affect balance recovery.

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72. *Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan:


(a) the year-wise rates/details of direct/indirect taxes in Pakistanduring the last five years; and

(b) the steps being taken by the Government to increase the directtaxes in the country?


Privatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar):

(a) Customs

The maximum rate of customs duty is as follows:

2011-12 35%2012-13 30%2013-14 30%2014-15 25%2015-16 20%

Moreover, there are 5 slabs of customs duty. These includes 2%,5%,10%,15% and 20%.

Sales Tax

Sales tax is imposed at imports and domestic stage. Standard rates ofsales tax for last 5 years is given below:

2011-12 16%2012-13 16%2013-14 17%

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2014-15 17%2015-16 17%

Federal Excise Duty

The general rate of FED has remained @16% for the last 5 years.

Direct Taxes

Bulk of the income tax revenues emanates from corporate sector. Therates of income tax vary from withholding to corporate tax and individual to company.The maximum rate for corporate tax was 35% for 2010-11 to 2012-13. However,income tax for corporate sector was 34% for 2013-14 and for FY: 2014-15,these were applicable @33%. Similarly, rate of corporate income tax has furtherbeen reduced to 32% in the Budget 2015-16.

However, the rates of non-corporate income tax have been annexed as “A”

(b) FBR is making efforts to increase direct tax collection through thefollowing measures.

(i) Broadening of taxbase by issuing notices to potential taxpayers onthe basis of data indicating expenditure patterns. Moreover, thirdparty data has also been utilized to broaden the net.

(ii) Differential taxation for filers and non-filers.

(iii) Withdrawal of exemptions and concessions relating to direct taxes.

(iv) Expansion of audit coverage for direct taxes.

(v) Campaign against non-compliant high net worth individuals-FIRs/attachments.


73. *Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan:


(a) whether it is a fact that the Federal Board of Revenue has life

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style data of millions of persons who are tax defaulters;

(b) if not, the steps being taken by the Government to bring suchinfluential persons in the tax net?


Privatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a) and (b)

i. In order to continue broadening the tax base, FBR through itsBroadening of Tax Base(BTB) Wing collected life style data . from anumber of third party sources that included Motor Vehicle RegistrationAuthorities nationwide, car manufacturing companies, ElectricitySupplying companies, SNGPL, properties and constructioncompanies, Telecommunication companies, organizations that registerprofessionals like doctors, Engineers, Architects etc. Furthermore,additional data from High Court Bars, Insurance CompaniesEducational Institutions is also in the pipeline.

ii. In view of importance of the broadening of tax base, a fresh initiativeto expand the tax net was launched by the government in FY 2013-14. This exercise made use of data relating to quantifiable economicactivities of significant value that were indicative of significant assetcreation or consumption expenditure by persons not on tax roll.

iii. For this purpose, a National Data Warehouse has been created inFBR. The data warehouse primarily includes the data collected throughthird party sources such as motor vehicle registering authorities,educational institutions, CVT collected by FBR and provincialgovernment on purchase of immovable property, electricitydistribution companies, SNGPL, automobile companies, insurancecompanies, telecommunication companies, banking companies,NADRA, PMDC, Bahria town, Pakistan Engineering Council, andthe withholding tax statements.

iv. Government had tasked FBR to add 100,000 new taxpayers everyyear. The target was achieved in 2014-15 and FBR is on track toachieve the target for 2015-16.

v. All RTOs have been directed by FBR to maintain computerized stockregisters for all potential taxpayers (both filers & non-filers).

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vi. The new policy measures taken through Finance Act, 2014 to broadenthe tax base include a new regime wherein different rates of adjustablewithholding of Income Tax for income tax returns filers and non filerson certain transactions have been introduced. This includes sale andpurchase of immovable property, purchase, registration and transferof ownership of motor vehicle, cash withdrawal from banks andpayment of profit on debt and dividend income, The higher rates oftax for non filers will not only prod non filers to file returns and declaretheir income from all sources, but also provide a database to FBRfor identification of potential taxpayers to be pursued for broadeningof tax base. Further such measures have been proposed in the budgetfor Fiscal year 2015-2016.

vii. In the Finance Act, 2014, Special Procedure has been adoptedwherein sales tax is charged from unregistered retailers through theirmonthly electricity bill at the rate of 5% where monthly bill does notexceed Rs. 20,000 and seven and half percent where the bill exceedsthe aforesaid amount. Big retailers working in air-conditioned shoppingmalls or whose cumulative electricity bill of preceding twelveconsecutive months exceeds 600,000 or who are part of a chain arerequired to pay sales tax at standard rate.

74. *Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi:


(a) the total outstanding amount of the Government against thePakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) atpresent;

(b) the year-wise total amount paid so far by PTCL to theGovernment against its share in PTCL;

(c) whether any outstanding amount remains against PTCL underthe said head; and

(d) whether Government audits the accounts of PTCL forreconciliation of its due share in the profit of PTCL?

Transferred to Information Technology and Telecommunication Division

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for answer on Next Rota Day.

75. *Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi:


(a) the present status of National Action Plan (NAP) alongwith fundsrequired to execute the said plan;

(b) the funds which have been provided by the Government so fartherefor; and

(c) the steps being taken by the Government to implement the NAPin letter and spirit?

Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan): (a)

1. NAP is being implemented with full commitment and in coordinationwith all stakeholders. The implementation of most of the areas .of NAP fails withinpurview of Provincial Governments and Ministries/Divisions of FederalGovernment. They are implementing NAP from within their own resources andallocated budget under the overall supervision of Apex Committees headed byChief Ministers of respective Provinces.

2. Implementation status of National Action Plan till 14/07/2015 isattached as (Annex-A) for information.

(b) 1. The implementation of most of the areas of NAP falls within purviewof Provincial Governments and Ministries/Divisions of Federal Government. Theyare implementing NAP from within their own resources and allocated budget underthe overall supervision of Apex Committees headed by Chief Ministers of respectiveProvinces.

2. NACTA has been allocated Rs. 100.336(M) for the financial year2015-16 under NIS System. However for allocation of additional fund forestablishment of JID a summary has been submitted.

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(c) Following steps have been taken by the Federal Government toensure effective implementation of NAP:

A. Execution

• Moratorium lifted• 175 hanged

B. Special Trial Courts

• Constitutional Amendments completed• 9 Courts notified• 69 Cases transferred to STC• Magistrates nominated for all Special Trial Courts. Trial proceeding

in process.

C. Madaris Regulation

• Standardized registration form developed being shared with Provincesand ITMP.

• Foreign Students discontinued• NPB developing data Bank through NADRA (mapping)

Rconciliation data with agencies by Provinces

D. Proscribed organizations

• ATA Act - 60 Proscribed, UN Resolution Proscribed: 74, Common: 12• Provinces Governments directed to ensure conditions of enforcement

as per ATA laws.• Update schedule-I and IV under ATA Act• Monitor activities, movements of Proscribed Organization including

ban on public appearance and re-emergence under new names.

E. Dismantling of Communication Network

• All SIMs to be brought under Biometric Verification Regime by PTA• Sims total target 103m, verified 97.9m remaining 5.1m blocked.

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F. Blocking Social Media

• Laws being amended• Draft Law submitted to National Assembly Standing Committee.

G. Glorification of Terrorists

• National Narrative being developed by a committee headed bySecretary Information and Broadcasting

• DFA finalized• Amendment in PEMRA laws under process.


76. *Dr. Nikhat Shakeel Khan:


(a) the total funds approved for Public Sector DevelopmentProgramme (PSDP) during budget 2014-15;

(b) whether it is a fact that said funds have considerably been cutdown; if so, the justification thereof alongwith the projectsagainst which such cut has been made;

(c) the criteria which was adopted therefor; and

(d) whether Government ensured to implement the PSDP forthe year 2015-16?

Minister for Planning, Development and Reform (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal):

(a) The total funds of Rs. 525 billion were approved for federal Public SectorDevelopment Program (PSDP) during budget 2014-15.

(b) The over all size has not been reduced. In fact, over all revisedestimates of 2014-15 were Rs. 542 billion against the budget estimates of Rs. 525billion.

(c) As in (a) & (b) above.

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(d) The Federal PSDP 2015-16 has been approved at a size of Rs. 700billion including foreign assistance component of Rs. 146 billion. The Governmentwould make all efforts to implement the PSDP for optimal utilization of fundsduring 2015-16.

77. *Ms. Shahida Akhtar Ali:


(a) whether it is a fact that the death/assistance package for familiesof the Government employees who die in service was announcedduring the budget 2014-15;

(b) whether it is also a fact that the said package was revised beforeits implementation;

(c) whether it is further a fact that the revised package is also stillpending; if so, the reasons thereof alongwith the action takenagainst the responsibles therefor; and

(d) the timeby which Government will implement the said package?

Transferred to Establishment Division for answer on Next Rota Day.

78. Admissibility is being reconsidered. 79. *Sheikh Salahuddin:

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statisticsand Privatization be pleased to state whether it is a fact that theprices of commodities inflated due to imposition of irrational taxes;if so, the justification for imposing such taxes?


Privatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a) No new taxes have beenimposed which could effect the prices of the commodities. Only the rate of exciseduty on cigarettes has been increased in order to curb the consumption of tobaccodue to health hazards.

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80. *Sheikh Salahuddin:

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleasedto state the steps being taken by the Government to complete powerprojects in Karachi?

Reply not received.

81. *Dr. Shireen Mehrunnisa Mazari:


(a) the cost of losses caused to the country during war againstterrorism till date;

(b) the financial aid received by the Government in this regard; and

(c) the details of utilization of said financial aid?

Reply not received.

82. *Dr. Shireen Mehrunnisa Mazari:


(a) the names and addresses of the attached bodies/departments ofthe Ministry at present; and

(b) the year-wise total amount spent on each of the said bodies/departments during the last five years?

Reply not received.

83. *Ms. Naseema:


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(a) the performance of the Government made in the HumanDevelopment Sector during the last five years;

(b) the year-wise funds allocated for the said sector during the saidperiod; and

(c) the steps being taken by the Government for further improvementof the Human Development Projects?

Minister for Planning, Development and Reform (Mr. Ahsan

Iqbal): (a) The subject of human development has primarily been devolved to theprovinces after the 18th Amendment. However, the Federal Government has takenvarious policy initiatives to improve Human Development Indicators in the country.Pakistan’s performance in the human development remains below par and it willgradually improve. The individuals involved in research per million of populationalso improved from 196 in 2005 to 329 in 2013. Number of degree awardinguniversities has increased from 54 in 2000 to 160 in 2013. Total enrollment inhigher education in 2014 stood at almost 1.2 million students representing about 5percent of the age cohort of 17-23 year old in the country which is a significantincrease over 2.6 percent in 2002. A number of initiatives have been taken toenhance employability of youth through youth technical training.

(b) The sector wise total spending on human development is given below:

Expenditure on Human Development

Rs. Billion————————————————————————————————————————Sectors 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14————————————————————————————————————————Water Supply & 25.5 28.5 36.6 34.1 32.0Sanitation

Education 259.5 322.8 393.5 479.9 537.6

Health 94.4 106.0 134.2 161.2 202.0

Population 7.0 4.9 5.8 7.1 12.6Planning

Social Security 54.6 56.3 68.4 72.9 93.4& welfare————————————————————————————————————————

Source: Ministry of Finance

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Moreover, the government has allocated Rs.20 billion for MDGs and CommunityDevelopment, increased allocations for HEC in recent years ( Rs.14 billion in2011-12 to Rs. 27 billion in 2014-15), opening of campuses/ sub-campuses ofpublic sector universities in every district headquarter to enhance access to Nigereducation, National Endowment Scholarship for Talent (NEST) to provideaccessibility to quality education on need cum talent basis for deserving students,establishment of National Curriculum Council for uniformity of educational andcurriculum standards across the country, Modernization and Standardization ofExamination system to improve quality of education, Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN)movement to improve nutritional situation, Science Talent Farming Scheme (STFS)for 300 students per annum from all over Pakistan, Holding of National Games toexplore young sporting talent, establishment of Cancer Hospital in Islamabad aresome initiatives to improve Human Development conditions in Pakistan withadequate budgetary allocations.

(c) The long-term road map for socio-economic development has beenprepared by the Planning Commission through extensive consultations with provincialgovernments and people from all walks of life. In Vision 2025 the social capitaland human development is made the first pillar and presents a comprehensiveapproach to addressing human and social development gaps with an emphasis ondeveloping human and social capital to take full advantage of Pakistan’s youthbulge.

84. *Ms. Naseema:


(a) whether there is any proposal under consideration ofthe Government to release special funds for the HumanDevelopment Sector in proportion to poverty of the provincesduring the year 2015-16; if so, the details; if not, the reasonsthereof; and

(b) the funds which will be released to Balochistan for the saidSector?

Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics andPrivatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a) There is no such proposalunder consideration by the Government to release special funds to the provinces

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for the Human Development Sector in proportion to poverty during the year2015-16. Under the 18th Constitutional Amendment, the functions related to socialsector development have been transferred to the provinces. In addition, the 7th

NFC Award provides a lion’s share of Divisible Pool i.e. 57.5% to the provinces.Therefore, it is for the provinces to allocate adequate funds for Human DevelopmentSector in their provinces.

(b) Nil.

85. Admissibility is being reconsidered. 86. *Mr. Sajid Nawaz:


(a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to award grades to the Non GovernmentalOrganizations (NGOs) on the basis of qualitative impacts of theirwork; if so, the details; if not, the reasons thereof; and

(b) the action taken against those NGOs that were involved in illegalactivities in the country during the year 2014-15 alongwith thepresent status thereof?

Transferred to Cabinet Division for answer on Next Rota Day.

87. *Mr. Sajid Nawaz:


(a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to offer the benefits of Free Life Insurance Policyto the people living below poverty line in the country;

(b) if so, when it will be implemented alongwith the details thereof?

Transferred to Commerce Division for answer on Next Rota Day.

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88. *Ms. Khalida Mansoor:

Will the Minister In-charge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleasedto state the location-wise projects completed by the EarthquakeReconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority since its establishmentalongwith the value thereof?

Reply not received.

89. *Dr. Nafisa Shah:


(a) the scale of smuggling of Irani Oil to Pakistan at presentalongwith the economic loss suffered therefrom; and

(b) the steps taken by the Government to control the said smuggling?

Transferred to Revenue Division for answer on Next Rota Day.

90. *Dr. Nafisa Shah:

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased tostate the progress made by the National Action Plan so far?

Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):The National Action Plan (20 Points) was formulated in the aftermath of thePeshawar school tragedy on 16 December 2014 with consensus. It is comprehensiveand all inclusive document which aims at eliminating, terrorism, extremism andmilitancy in all its forms and manifestations. NAP is in its implementation stage byall Provincial Governments and stakeholders. The main thrust of the NAP is Zerotolerance for:—

(a) Terrorists & Organizations

(b) Financers and sympathizers

(c) Addressing the Roots of Terrorism

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2. NAP is being implemented with full commitment and in coordinationwith all stakeholders. The implementation of certain areas aspects like, Biometricverification of SIMs. daily combing operations, countering hate speech and material,misuse of loudspeakers, Establishment of special trial courts, Karachi Operation.Glorification of terrorists etc. are creating visible impact and deterrence. While,some of the points of NAP require mid-term implementation as these areas requirelegislation and reforms.

3. This Ministry regularly shares the implementation status of the Planwith this House, and will continue to do so in the future.

4. Implementation status of National Action Plan till 14/07/2015 isattached as Annex-A for information.


ISLAMABAD: MUHAMMAD RIAZ,The 29th July, 2015. Secretary.

PCPPI—4811 (15) NA—29-7-2015—650.

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(24th Session)

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

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“UNSTARRED QUESTIONS AND THEIR REPLIES”

For Thursday, the 30th July, 2015

105. Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan:(Deferred during 11th Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that cost was estimated for installation ofcyber net fountains project in various areas of Islamabad duringthe year 2008; if so, the details thereof; alongwith the date ofapproval and completion of the PC-I thereof;

(b) the details of the construction work carried on up till now andthe time by which the said project will be completed;

(c) the total expenditures to be incurred thereupon alongwith theamount spent so far;

(d) whether Public Procurement Rules, 2004 were followed therefor;and

(e) whether irregularities have been found in the said project; if so,the action taken against the responsibles?

Reply not received

116. Mr. Asad Umar:(Deferred during 14th Session)


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(a) the number of cases of corruption and irregularities againstemployees of Pakistan State Oil (PSO) which are underinvestigation of FIA at present; and

(b) whether it is a fact that nine employees of PSO have been placed

on ECL; if so, whether those employees have been removedfrom their official positions; if not, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):(a) The requisite detail of cases of corruption and irregularities against employeesof Pakistan State Oil (PSO) investigated by FIA is as under:—

The following three (03) cases have been registered against employees ofPakistan State Oil regarding corruption and irregularities:—

1. Cases FIR No.118/2013, dated 23-10-2013

2. Case FIR No.68/2014, dated 29-5-2014

3. FIR No.24/2014, dated 30-12-2014

The following Enquiries have also been registered against employees ofPakistan State Oil regarding corruption and irregularities:—

I. Enquiry No.41/2013 was registered in Crime Circle FIA Karachi.

II. Enquiry No.169/2011 was registered on 26-10-2011 at FIAIslamabad

On the recommendations of FIA the following officers of the PSO havebeen placed on ECL:-

1. Mr. Amjad Pervez Janjua.

2. Syed Jehangir Ali Shah

3. Mr. Yaqoob Sattar

4. M. Sohail Ahmed Butt

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5. Dr. Nazir A. Zaidi

6. Syed Zulfiqar Ali Jafferi

7. Mr. Zia Mohiuddin

8. Mr. Akhtar Zamir

9. Mir Naeem Yahya S/o Mir Salahuddin

The above mentioned employees have been removed from their officialpositions by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources.

100. Dr. Nikhat Shakeel Khan:(Deferred during 16th Session)


(a) the loss caused to the Government due to the announcement ofcivil disobedience by a Political Party; and

(b) the steps taken by the Government to avoid such negativemovements in future?

Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics andPrivatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a) The government has sufferedboth implicit and explicit losses due to sit-in protest by the two political parties inAugust. Major losses incurred are as follows.

Finance Division sanctioned Supplementary Grants amounting to Rs.760.5million to Ministry of Interior/ICT police in connection with long march/dharnawhich was a burden on exchequer.

The exchange rate which was Rs.98.82 on Aug 5, 2014 depreciated to103.19 on Aug 25, 2014 a depreciation of 4.4% which adversely affected importbill as well capital loss on foreign liabilities due to rupee depreciation. Similarly,foreign exchange reserves targeted to reach $ 15 billion by end September delayedon account of delay inflows of US$ 2.4 billion. Resultantly exchange rate wasunder pressure.

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The external public debt was US $ 51.4 billion (Rs 5,076 billion at exchangerate 98.81) at the end of FY 14 and due to currency depreciation it increased toRs 5,304 billion showing a loss of almost Rs 228 billion.

Capital market remained most sensitive to the sit in. The market wasperforming well at 29000 KSE index with market capitalization of Rs 7.2 trillion.Due to sit in the capital market loss occurred and it crashed down to 27,000 levelKSE Index with market capitalization of Rs 6.7 trillion.

The major setback was the extension in OGDCL Transaction timelinewhich was scheduled to be completed in September 2014. OGDCL share pricewas trading at Rs.270 per share in September, 2014. Extension in time line togetherwith falling oil prices resulted in OGDCL share price to drop from Rs.270 inSeptember, 2014 to Rs. 230 in November, 2014 and as a result GOP could notcomplete US$ 800 million OGDCL offering.

Foreign Direct Investment inflows declined from US$113.6 million in July2014 to US$92 million in August 2014.

Completion of 4th Review under IMF program delayed. However,Pakistan and IMF successfully completed the negotiations on the Fourth & FifthReview in September, 2014 and sixth Review in January 2015.

High profile visit of Chinese President was postponed. The developmentagreements of US$ 46 billion which were to be signed in September 2014 werefinalized in April 2015 after the visit of Chinese President. The development activities,delayed by six months.

(b) REPLY OF MINISTRY OF INTERIOR

Political parties and individuals are free to congregate as fundamental rightsgranted in the Constitution. However, calls for civil disobedience from a particularparty received attention in the media and general public in 2014.

That the Government took no harsh measures against those who announcedand encourage civil disobedience. That calls for civil disobedience amount totreason was highlighted in the media.

The government ensured that no high handed measures were taken andthe matter fizzled out naturally as the people of Pakistan did not respond to theattempted civil disobedience call.

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That the government has restricted assembly of large crowds in the RedZone due to security reasons and to preserve free movement of citizens of Islamabad.

The government remained open to negotiations with all political andapolitical groups to maintain political stability in the country. There was a feebleresponse to civil disobedience calls and it was largely rejected by the public.The administration and police are also receiving additional training and funds torespond efficiently to such political turbulence to maintain law and order, andensure continuity of public life.

102. Mr. Imran Zafar Leghari:(Deferred during 16th Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that some seminaries/madrassas in the country

are receiving financial and other support like training of clerics,teachers, curriculum development etc from some foreign Islamiccountries;

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Reply not received

1. Mr. Iqbal Muhammad Ali Khan:(Deferred during 18th Session)

Will the Minister In-charge of the President Secretariat be pleased tostate whether it is a fact that there is a shortage of employeesbelonging to Sindh Rural and Urban in the President Secretariat; ifso, the reasons thereof alongwith the steps being taken or proposedto be taken by the Government to meet the said deficiency?

Minister In-Charge of the President Secretariat: (a) At present, there

are 19 employees from Sindh, Rural and Urban in the President’s Secretariat(Public). Most of the officers (B-17 and above) are appointed/posted on deputationbasis. However, regional/ provincial quota is being observed for all direct/ freshrecruitments.

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2. Ms. Belum Hasnain:(Deferred during 19th Session)


(a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the

Government to provide protection to the Judges, lawyers andwitnesses concerned with Court proceedings; if so, the detailsthereof; and

(b) whether any proposed legislation or any other amendment is

under consideration of the Ministry to provide security to thesaid persons; if so, the details thereof?

Reply not received

1. Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:(Deferred during 21st Session)

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased tostate the country-wise details of foreigners residing in Pakistan atpresent?

Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar AliKhan): As per Integrated Border Management System (IBMS) of FIA, a total of406,072 foreigners arrived in Pakistan from designated entry/exit points duringthe period from 2007 till date and are presently in Pakistan. Country-wise detail isattached at Annex-I.


3. Ms. Khalida Mansoor:(Deferred during 21st Session)

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statisticsand Privatization be pleased to state whether it is a fact that 100%increase is made in the pension of civil retired employees and ex-servicemen on attaining 75 years of age?

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Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics andPrivatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): No

4. Mr. Abdul Waseem:(Deferred during 21st Session)

Will the Minister for Planning , Development and Reform be pleasedto state:

(a) the total number of Water Filtration plant installed so far in

Islamabad and areas with in the jurisdiction of FederalGovernment; and

(b whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Ministry

to install more Filtration Plants over there; if so, the detailsthereof?

Transferred to Cabinet Division for answerr on Next Rota Day.

5. Ms. Aisha Syed:(Deferred during 21st Session)


(a the total number of persons arrested for various crimes in

Islamabad during the year 2015; and

(b the total number of said persons who have been awardedpunishments?

Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):(a) During the year 2015, 419 accused persons have been arrested in variouscrimes in Islamabad.

(b) No accused person has so far been awarded punishment and allcases are pending trial.

6. Mr. Sufyan Yousuf:(Deferred during 21st Session)


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(a) the number of cases of embezzlement, corruption andmisappropriation pertaining to the Postal Services which areunder investigation by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)at present;

(b) the total number of said cases which have been sent to the Trial

Courts so far; and

(c) whether it is a fact that a large number of such cases are underinvestigation of FIA since long; if so, the reasons alongwith thedetails thereof and the total amount involved therein?

Reply not received.

12. Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:(Deferred during 21st Session)


(a) the number of complaints/FIRs regarding stolen vehicles/

cars which have been registered since July 1st, 2014 in eachPolice Station of Islamabad alongwith the action takenthereupon so far;

(b) the number of vehicles which have been recovered so far

alongwith the steps being taken to recover theremaining vehicles/cars; and

(c) whether it is a fact that the number of stolen vehicles/cars is

increasing day by day in Islamabad; if so, the steps being takenby the Ministry for eliminating criminal gangs involved therein?

Reply not received.

15. Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani:(Deferred during 21st Session)


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(a) the total number of prisoners of USA repatriated from Pakistanduring the period from 15-03-2008 till date;

(b) the allegations levelled against the said prisoners; and

(c) the punishments awarded to said prisoners during the said

period?

Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):(a) A total 03 prisoners of USA citizenship were repatriated from Pakistan duringthe period from 15-03-2008 till date.

——————————————————————————————S# Name of Prisoners Punishment

——————————————————————————————1. Mr. Mohnad Al-Farekh aka Abdullah. —

2. Mr. Simmons Norwin Meigs. 5 1/2 months RI with fine

Rs. 5000/

3. Seth David Purceel. Sentence undergone andfine Rs. 15,000/

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(b) Under Section 3/14 Foreigners Act, 1946.

(c) Punishment as stated against each above

92. Ms. Musarat Rafique Mahesar:(Deferred during 21st Session)


(a) the minimum and maximum basic pay of an officer in BPS-17

during the year 2007 and at present; and

(b) the rate of pension of an officer in the said scale during the saidperiod separately?

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Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics andPrivatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a) The Basic Pay Scales werelast revised w.e.f. 1-7-2011. The same are still operative in the year 2015.Maximum and minimum basic pay of an officer in BPS-17 is exhibited as under:

—————————————————————————————— BPS-2007 BPS-2011

(operative in 2015)——————————————————————————————

Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum——————————————————————————————

Rs.8,210/- Rs.20,510/- Rs.16000/- Rs.40,000/-——————————————————————————————

(b) Pension is computed on the basis of length of qualifying serviceand pensionable salary at the time of retirement. Pension is admissible @ 70%of the last pay drawn (pay plus some special pays/allowances) on completion of30 years of service and where service is less than 30 years proportionate reductionin the rate of pension is made. Pension of an officer in BPS-17 in the year 2007and 2015, calculated on the maximum of basic pay scales 2007 and 2011respectively on the presumption that he has completed 30 years of qualifyingservice is given below:

—————————————————————————————— BPS-2007 BPS-2011

(operative in 2015)—————————————————————————————— Maximum 70%(gross pension) Maximum 70%(gross pension)——————————————————————————————

Rs.20,510/- Rs.14,357/- Rs.40,000/- Rs.28,000/-——————————————————————————————

93. Ms. Suraiya Jatoi:(Deferred during 21st Session)

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased tostate the total number of convicts who have been hanged during thecurrent year alongwith the province-wise details thereof?

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Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):

Punjab 76

Sindh 11

Balochistar 02

KPK Nil

Gilgit NilICT Nil————————Total 89————————

94. Ms. Suraiya Jatoi:(Deferred during 21st Session)


(a) the number of candidates passed the examination by the Pakistan

Institute of Public Finance Accountants since January, 2014;

(b) the number of candidates promoted to BPS-17 after passing thesaid examination;

(c) the authority who conducted the Departmental Promotion

Committee (DPC) for the candidates who passed the saidexamination; and

(d) whether the DPC has not been held therefor during the said

period and posts of BPS-17 are lying vacant in the various officessince long; if so, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics andPrivatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a) Office of Auditor General ofPakistan (AGP) =156Office of Controller General of Accounts (CGA) = 64

Total = 220

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(b) 118

(c) Office of AGP = Deputy Auditor General, Office of AGP, Islamabad

Office of CGA = Additional Finance Secretary (Exp), Finance Division, Islamabad.

(d) Office AGP:

The DPCs had been held regularly and the next DPC is also under process.

Office of CGA:

Some posts of Assistant Accounts Officers are lying vacant in CGAOrganization because prior to formulation of CGA’s own Recruitment Rules2014 for the posts of Senior Auditors, Assistant Accounts Officers and AccountsOfficers, meetings of the DPC were held according to the Recruitment Rules2008 of office of AGP for similar posts The last meeting of the DPC scheduledon 17-07-2014 was postponed, On receipt of CGA’s Recruitment Rules on15-07-2014 CGA was requested to revise the working papers in accordancewith new Recruitment Rules. Subsequently, a dispute arose among PIPFAqualified Senior Auditors of CGA Organization regarding seniority. CGA hassought a clarification from Establishment Division response of which is stillawaited. Meeting of the DPC would be held on the request of CGA after receiptof response from Establishment Division.

96. Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani:(Deferred during 21st Session)


(a) the total number of foreigners except Americans repatriated to

their countries during the period from 15-03-2008 till date;

(b) the allegations levelled against said prisoners; and

(c) the punishments given to said prisoners during the said period?

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Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):(a) Total 37993 foreigners except Americans, were repatriated from Pakistanduring the period from 15-03-2008 till date. Detail is as under:———————————————————————————————

S# Province Name of Prisoner——————————————————————————————

1 Punjab 755

2 Sindh 737

3 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 20426

4 Balochistan 13075

5 Azad Jammu & Kashmir Nil

6 Gilgit-Baltistan Nil——————————————————————————————

Total 37993——————————————————————————————

(b) Narcotics / drug trafficking and Foreigners Act, 1946.

(c) Punjab:

01 to 06 months imprisonment.

Sindh:

06 months to 10 years.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK):

02 to 10 days with fines in Foreigners Act and in narcotics / drugcases from 01 month to 25 years RI with fines.

Baiochistan:

Average sentence 10 days to 02 months.

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97. Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:(Deferred during 21st Session)

Will the Minister In-charge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleasedto refer to Stared Question No.206 replied on 27-03-2015 and to state:

(a) the year & project-wise total amount of funds approved under

PWP-II for the National Assembly Constituency No.28(Buner) during the last five years; and

(b) the present status of those projects?

Transferred to Cabinet Division for answer on Next Rota Day.

98. Ms. Maiza Hameed:(Deferred during 21st Session)


(a) the total money is being exchanged monthly through Money

Exchange Companies in Islamabad at present; and

(b) whether the Ministry have record of registered and un-registered exchange companies?

Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statisticsand Privatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a) The total money beingexchanged monthly through the Money Exchange Companies in Islamabad is asfollows:——————————————————————————————Transaction Type Amount

(in equivalent USD)——————————————————————————————Average Monthly Sale of foreign currencies 35,913,761 by all the Exchange Companies(A&B) during July 2014 – March 2015

Average Monthly Purchase of foreign currencies 35,984,413 by all the Exchange Companies (A&B) during July2014 – March 2015

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——————————————————————————————Detail of monthly sale/purchase of foreign currency through Exchange

Companies is at Annex-A and lists of full fledged Exchange Companies “CategoryA” and Exchange Companies “Category B” are at Annex-B.

(b) No


48. Ms. Asyia Naz Tanoli:


(a) the total number of vacant posts of Khateebs, Naib Khateebs

and the Moazzans in Auqaf Department, Islamabad at present;

(b) the total number of Khateebs and Moazzans recruited since1-1-2012 till date alongwith their names, provincial quotasand domiciles;

(c) the names of Mosques for which said appointments were made

alongwith the details thereof; and

(d) the total number of said posts which are on permanent andcontract basis at present alongwith the details of names,domiciles and the period of contracts of the incumbents?

Reply not received.

49. Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak:


(a) the justifications for the imposition of 5% advance tax on

education related expenses abroad; and

(b) the percentage of increase made in the study expenditure abroadthereby?

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Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics andPrivatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a) (i) Advance tax on theamount of fee paid to local educational institution was levied under section 2361through the Finance Act, 2013. In order to create parity with advance tax oneducational expenditure on local institutions, advance tax under section 236R ofthe Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 has been introduced on the amount of educationrelated expenses remitted abroad. through Finance Act, 2015.

(ii) It is a measure for the documentation of economy.

(b) Advance tax on education related expenses abroad is not expenditureof the taxpayer; rather, it is an advance tax which is adjustable against the incometax liability of the person remitting payment of education related expenses and ifthere is no tax liability, the tax deducted shall be refundable.

50. Ms. Parveen Masood Bhatti:


(a) the total number of persons who daily visit the Taxation Office,

Islamabad; and

(b) whether it is a fact that the water is not available in the washrooms of the said office; if so, the reasons thereof?

Reply not received.

51. Ms. Belum Hasnain:

Will the Minister for Planning, Development be pleased to state:

(a) the sectors of economy directly linked with Pak-China EconomicCorridor (PCEC) at present;

(b) whether business opportunities have been expected to be created

therefrom; and

(c) the amount released so far for PCEC alongwith the sectorswherein the same has been utilized?

Reply not received.

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52. Ms. Belum Hasnain:

Will the Minister In-charge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleasedto state the total expenditures incurred on entertainment of the PrimeMinister’s House during the last three years?

Minister In-Charge of the Prime Minster’s Office: The total

expenditures incurred on entertainment of the Prime Minister’s House during thelast three years are as under:-

Rs. In Million——————————————————————————————

FY. 2011-12 FY. 2012-13 FY. 2013-14——————————————————————————————

Rs.16.33 Rs.31.25 Rs.31.97——————————————————————————————

53. Ms. Aisha Syed:

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased tostate the number of cases of kidnappings registered in Islamabadduring the year 2015?

Reply not received.

54. Ms. Aisha Syed:

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased tostate the performance made by the Women Police Station, SectorG-7, Islamabad during the year 2014?

Reply not received.

55. Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan:


(a) the total number of Police Officers went abroad in the capacity

of Interpol Officers during the last five years till date alongwiththe details thereof;

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(b) whether Interpol Officers were also involved therein; if so, thedetails thereof; and

(c) the action taken against the responsibles thereof?

Reply not received.

56. Mr. Asad Umar:

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased tostate the amount of fee is being charged by the NADRA for verificationof the CNIC for police?

Reply not received.

57. Mr. Asad Umar:

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased tostate whether there is any planning under consideration of theGovernment to install security cameras, scanners and jammers tolink it to the control rooms to secure locations manned by securityagencies for the Federal Capital; if so, when it will be implemented?

Reply not received.

58. Sheikh Salahuddin:

Will the Minister In-charge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleasedto state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the buildings of educational

institutions destroyed in earthquake 2005 have not so far beenconstructed by the ERRA in the Union Council Satbani, TehsilBalakot, District Mansehra;

(b) if so, the reasons thereof alongwith the time by which said

buildings will be reconstructed?

Minister In-Charge of the Prime Minster’s Office: (a) ERRA wasmandated to reconstruct 21 Schools in Union Council Satbani after the Earthquakeof 2005. So far ERRA has completed 10 Schools and handed them over to the

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relevant authorities. Whereas, remaining 11 Schools are under different stages ofconstruction. Details are at Annex-A.

(b) Out of the remaining 11 Schools, 2x Schools are under constructionand likely to be completed by 2016. Whereas, 9x Schools are at Tendering /Designing stage. The construction work will be started after completion of codalformalities & availability of funds. Details are at Annex-B.


59. Dr. Nafisa Shah:

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statisticsand Privatization be pleased to state the total amount of flights ofcapital to the Gulf countries took place during the year 2015-16?

Reply not received.

60. Ms. Shazia Ashfaq Mattu:


(a) whether it is a fact that the road from GEO News Office to

Parliament Lodges has been closed since long; if so, the reasonsthereof; and

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Ministry

to open the said road by installing walk through gate and checkpoint; if so, when it will be implemented?

Reply not received.

61. Shaikh Rohale Asghar:


(a) whether it is a fact that the protective uniform for Islamabad

Police has been discontinued; if so, the reasons thereof; and

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(b) the characteristics of the said uniform?

Reply not received.

62. Syed Waseem Hussain:

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased torefer to Un-starred Question No.23 replied on 19-3-2015 and to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that a person is not eligible to challenge his

similar date of birth initially registered in the Entry/Exit Registerof a school, and later on registered in his Matric/SSC Certificate;and

(b) whether it is also a fact that NADRA has the authority to block

the CNIC of a person on the basis of solid evidences that thedate of birth of a person is not as per his registration in theEntry/Exit Register of a School or as per his registration in theMatric/SSC Certificate?

Reply not received.

63. Rai Hasan Nawaz Khan:

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased tostate whether it is a fact that the names of those citizens are not beingenlisted in the voter lists by NADRA to whom computerized National Identity Cards have been issued during the year 2014-15?

Reply not received.

64. Mr. Ramesh Lal:


(a) whether it is a fact that the Pakistan Post has stopped the

issuance of saving certificates of the National Savings; if so,the reasons thereof; and

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(b) the time by which issuance of said certificates will berestarted therefrom?

Reply not received.

65. Mr. Murad Saeed:

Will the Minister In-charge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleasedto state the details of expenditures incurred on the Prime Minister’sHouse except the entertainment expenditure during the financial year2014-15 till date?

Minister In-Charge of the Prime Minster’s Office: The details ofexpenditures incurred on the Prime Minister’s House except the entertainmentexpenditure during

-the financial year 2014-15 till date are as under:-

Rs. In Million——————————————————————————————

1. Employees Related Expenses Rs.237.32. Operating Expenses Rs.62.63. Emplpyees Retirement Benefits Rs.1.34. Physical Assets Rs.5.75. Repair & Maintenance Rs.15.7

—————————————————————————————— Total: Rs.322.6

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MUHAMMAD RIAZ, Secretary.

ISLAMABAD:The 29th July, 2015.

PCPPI—4811(2015) NA—29-7-2015—650.

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