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(19th 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

Friday, the 7th February, 2020

38. *Rana Sana Ullah Khan: (Deferred during 6th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) the terms and conditions of the agreements between theGovernment and the protesters made on 31-10-2018 and2-11-2018;

(b) the total number of cases registered against the protestors;

(c) the details of damage caused by protestors; and

(d) whether any compensation has been paid to injured and deadand those who sufferred property loss alongwith the details; ifnot, the reasons therefor?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) The agreementbetween Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) and the government was facilitatedby Government of Punjab at Lahore. At Federal level, Ministry of Religious Affairswas coordinating with Government of Punjab.

(b) During the Dharna from 1st to 3rd November, 2018, six (06) criminala cases were registered by the ICT Police against the protestors, who Were involvedin the agitation and roads blockades. In all, 44 accused were arrested and sent tojudicial custody. Challans against them were sent by ICT Administration to theconcerned courts where they are facing trial.

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(c) No damages caused by the protestors to the public and privateproperty, within Islamabad Capital Territory.

(d) Neither any body was seriously injured nor died, No damagewas caused to the public / Private property by the protestors within Islamabad/ICT. Therefore, the question of compensation did not arise.

150. Admissibility is being re-considered.

31. *Mr. James Iqbal: (Deferred during 17th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the total numberof new residential sectors launched by CDA in Islamabad sincethe start of present Government till date?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): No new residentialSector have been launched by CDA during the tenure of present governmenttill date.

36. *Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak: (Deferred during 17th Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan is observing a growingnumber of organ trafficking for the last many years;

(b) if so, the number of criminals arrested so far dealing in thisinhumane organ trafficking indicating also the punishmentgiven to them during the last six years?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) Data receivedfrom field zones of FIA does not support this observation that the illegal organtrafficking cases are growing in the country.

(b) A list showing the number of organ trafficking cases registeredby FIA during the last six years is as below:

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——————————————————————————————S.# Year No. of No. of No. of Details of

cases accused Convictions Convictionsregistered arrested

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1. 2014 -- -- -- --

2. 2015 -- -- -- --

3. 2016 -- -- -- --

4. 2017 04 30 Cases are Cases arestill under still under

trial trial

5. 2018 02 06 -do- -do-

6. 2019 01 01 -do- -do-

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Total: 07 37 - -——————————————————————————————07 cases were registered during the last 3 years whereas 37 accused personswere arrested in those cases, as per table above. Since the cases are under trial,no punishment has been awarded so far.

37. *Ms. Shaista Pervaiz: (Deferred during 17th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state what security measureshave been placed to safeguard National security as the Governmenthas allowed passport free arrival of Indian Citizens in Kartarpur?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (1) It is intimatedthat no passport free entry is currently being allowed to Indian pilgrims inKartarpur Sahib Corridor as per the MoU signed between Govt of Pakistanand India. Proposal of giving concession of entry without passport, in order toattract more visitors, is under consideration, for which detailed input may besought from Ministry of Foreign Affairs. As per existing procedure, pilgrimscan visit the Corridor from dawn to dusk after producing Indian passport orOversees Citizen of Indian Origin Card alongwith passport of resident country.Same are punched by the Immigration staff at Border Terminal against thedata provided by Indian authorities 10 days in advance.

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(2) Movement of Indian visitors is monitored / regulated from Bordertill Gurdwara complex and back through combination of physical and electronicsecurity system by Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) alongwith other LEAs. Indianvisitors are strictly kept inside the confines of Gurdwara complex by ensuringtheir movement through biometric systems/ turnstile gates and to avoid theirexit toward Pakistan side. Moreover, all the activities in and around the Corridorare monitored through surveillance cameras from the Control Room.

42. *Ch. Muhammad Hamid Hameed: (Deferred during 17th Session)

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state:

(a) whether PCB has contributed anything in terms of finances toprovincial Government or law enforcement agencies to holdinternational and domestic cricket matches in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof for the last three years;

(c) if not, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (Dr. Fehmida Mirza):(a) PCB is a unique entity in that although established by the FederalGovernment, it is not controlled by it; neither seeks nor takes any grants,funds or monies from either the Government or Public Exchequer; and rathergenerates its own revenues to reinvest in the development of cricket in thecountry. As such, the profits and revenues generated by PCB do not fall underthe purview of ‘public resources’ or ‘public funds’. It is the responsibility ofthe State to protect its citizens and visitors in the national interest. It was onlywith the support of the government and the security agencies that Internationalcricket has started to return to Pakistan. It is essential to continue to providea safe environment for foreign teams, players, specialist technical staff andfans to come to Pakistan. As the confidence of the players in visiting Pakistangrows, the level of security arrangement required to be made will reduce and theexpenditure incurred in relation to the same will decrease accordingly as well.

(b)&(c) Over the last five years, the amounts expended by PCB to lawenforcement agencies are summarised as under, on account of meal charges,provision of fully catered hospitality boxes and free match tickets while providingsecurity during international and domestic cricket matches in Pakistan. The Civil

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Government, Faisalabad is also given 50% share of revenue generated from thesale of tickets during domestic tournament i.e. Pakistan Cup 2015-16:

Year 2014-15 PKR 15,900,000

Year 2015-16 PKR 6,970,335

Year 2016-17 PKR 5,480,200

Year 2017-18 PKR 25,100,400

Year 2018-19 PKR 25,350,000

49. *Mr. Abdul Qadir Patel: (Deferred during 17th Session)

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to referto the Starred Question No.53 replied on 8-11-2019 and to state:

(a) when the Ministry requested to Federal Audit to conduct forensicaudit of Sports Federations;

(b) whether the Federal Audit responded to the request of Ministry;if so, the details thereof;

(c) the dates upon which, the draft audit reports in respect ofPakistan Hockey Federation, Pakistan Tennis Federation andVolleyball Federation of Pakistan have been received alongwithfindings of such audit; and

(d) what steps are being taken to finalize the reports of such auditat an earliest?

Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (Dr. Fehmida Mirza):(a) Ministry requested to Auditor General of Pakistan on November 27, 2018and Federal Audit on November 30, 2018 to conduct Forensic Audit ofFederations.

(b) The Federal Audit deputed team to conduct Forensic Audit ofPakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) and informed that team will start the fieldwork w.e.f April 01, 2019.

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(c) Draft Special Audit Reports alongwith findings in respect ofPakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) andPakistan Volleyball Federation (PVBF)was received in Ministry of IPC onSeptember 23, 2019.

(d) Draft Special Audit Report has been shared with Pakistan SportsBoard (PSB), Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), Pakistan Tennis Federation(PTF) and Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVBF) with the request to furnishannotated replies to these Audit Observations within two weeks on October09, 2019 followed by reminders dated December 03, 2019 and December17, 2019, however, response from Federations is still awaited.

2. *Mr. Muhammad Alamgir Khan: (Deferred during 18th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether there isany proposal under consideration of the Government to givenationality to Bengalis residing in Pakistan; if so, the detailsthereof?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): The Nationality ofPakistan is governed under the Pakistan Citizenship Act, 1951 and theNaturalization Act, 1926. So far no special package or policy has been devisedfor providing the right of citizenship by birth to Bengali refugees residing inPakistan.



(a) whether it is a fact that illegal labour agents or sub-agentsof licensed Pakistani Overseas employment promoters entrapPakistanis into sex trafficking and bonded labour; if so;

(b) the steps taken by the Ministry to stop the said practice?

Reply not received.

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10. *Mr. Ramesh Lal: (Deferred during 18th Session)


(a) whether there is any proposal under consideration to install theStreet lights in sector I-16/2, Islamabad;

(b) if so, the time by which the said work will be started?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) Yes.

Estimate for the installation of LED street lights in Sector I-16/2 has beenprepared and case is in process for approval. Street lights in sector I-16/2 will beinstalled after necessary approval and allocation of funds.

(b) The said work will be started within 06 months positively aftercompletion of all codal formalities and funds allocation.

11. *Mr. Muhammad Aslam Khan: (Deferred during 18th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a factthat the business of washing vehicles, after breaking water supplylines near nullahs in Islamabad is on peak; if so, the steps being takenby CDA to overcome water theft and wastage?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): It has been observedthat some persons are washing vehicles at the banks of nullahs/ natural streamscoming from Marghalla hills. However, in case of breaking water supplypipelines, strict action against the culprits are taken and leaking portion of saidlines is immediately repaired. Monitoring teams visit such sites from time totime as counter measure.

12. *Mr. Murtaza Javed Abbasi: (Deferred during 18th Session)


(a) whether FIA has taken notice of cancellation of 93 air ticketsthrough fraudulent means of Umrah Zaireen by Mux AviationTravels and Tours, Fly Connectors Travels and Tours Pvt Ltd,

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Multan, Huzaifa Travels and Tours, Jalalpur Pirwala, Multanand Sunny Travels and Tours Pvt. Ltd, Kahror Pakka, Lodhran,in March-May, 2019;

(b) whether it is a fact that a complaint in this regard has alreadybeen forwarded to Deputy Director, FIA, Multan by RPO,Multan;

(c) if so, whether it is also a fact that relevant office of the FIA hasfailed to investigate the matter to make the responsibleaccountable and reimburse the looted money to peopleconcerned; if so, the reasons thereof; and

(d) what remedial steps are being taken in this regard?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) Yes. Enquiry No.693/2019 has been registered at FIA AHTC Multan. Upon transfer of enquiry officerinstant enquiry was transferred to Muhammad Zubair, Sub-Inspector for finalizationon merit.

Complainant: Qaswar Hussain, Owner of M/S Mehar Al-Qamar Travel Agencyregistration No.7944, Madni Chowk Multan.

Alleged persons:

1. Maaz Shahid (Fly Connector Travel Agency)

2. Tahir Labor (Huzaifa Travel Agency)

3. Sofia Bilal

4. Haqnawaz (Sunny Travels)

(b) Yes. Upon receipt of reference from RPO Multan above mentionedenquiry has been initiated.

(c) No. Enquiry is in final stage and will be finalized within a fortnight assome important incriminating evidence is being collected to strengthen theprosecution evidence and all out efforts are underway to recover the looted money.

(d) Enquiry has already been registered and after finalization a criminalcase shall be registered against the individuals/firms involved.

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13. *Ms. Shamim Ara Panhwar: (Deferred during 18th Session)


(a) the total number of persons who possess the Passports in thecountry at present; and

(b) the number of ordinary/diplomatic and blue Passports holdersseparately?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) 47036318persons possess passports in the country at present.

(b) The number of ordinary / diplomatic and blue passports holdersis given below:

Ordinary 46705264Diplomatic 6496Official 324558

14. *Ms. Shamim Ara Panhwar: (Deferred during 18th Session)


(a) the hospitals and doctors which are on the panel of the Ministryand each of its attached institutions; and

(b) the month-wise total amount paid to each of the said hospitalsand doctors by the said institutions during the last five years?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) The details ofthe hospitals and doctors which are on the panel of the Ministry and each ofits attached institutions is attached at Annex-I.

(b) The details of the month-wise total amount paid to each of thesaid hospitals and doctors by the said institutions during the last five years isattached at Annex-I.

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)

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16. *Dr. Shazia Sobia Aslam Soomro: (Deferred during 18th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a factthat garbage boxes placed in certain sectors of Islamabad especiallyG-7/2, Islamabad are broken and causing pollution; if so, why theseare not replaced?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): Yes, it is fact that thegarbage boxes placed in certain sectors including G-7/2 are dilapidated as thesame were purchased in past and outlived their useful life. At present, the repair /replacement of these boxes / Trolleys is not possible due to financial crunch. Thefunds have been demanded for the repair / replacement from CDA. On provisionof the funds the same shall be repaired / replaced immediately.

18. *Mrs. Shahida Akhtar Ali: (Deferred during 18th Session)


(a) the number of members of Jammu and Kashmir CooperativeHousing Society Zone-2, G-15/4, Islamabad to whom possessionof the plots have not been given alongwith names, size andnumber of plot thereof;

(b) since when the matter of remaining plots in G-15/4, Islamabadis under litigation and the reasons therefor; and

(c) the steps being taken by the administration of the societyfor out of court settlement of the matter alongwith the detailsthereof?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) Possessions of128 plots in Sector G-15/4 has not been given to allottees/members. Listindicating the required information is enclosed herewith.

(b) In this regard a case titled “Sultan Ahmad Qureshi Vs Collector”is pending in Court of Civil Judge Islamabad since 19-04-2002. Presently thecase has been transferred to Mr. Sohail Taheem, Civil Judge, Islamabad.

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(c) the present Management had taken the charge of the Societyoffice on 02-09-2019. In this regard negotiations are underway for out ofCourt settlement with the litigants as well.


19. *Syed Agha Rafiullah: (Deferred during 18th Session)


(a) the residential areas/sectors of Islamabad having guest housesalongwith the number thereof; and

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

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a)The Details ofGuest Houses situated in the different sectors of Islamabad are given below:———————————————————————————————

Sector No. Of Guest Houses——————————————————————————————

E-7 02

F-6 21

F-7 35

F-8 23

F-10 08

F-11 02

G-6 11

G-8 02

G-9 07

G-10 01

I-8 05

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——————————————————————————————(b) In this regard, notices have been served by the Capital

Development Authority (CDA) to the Owners/Occupants. The matter issubjudice in the Hon’ble Supreme Court of Pakistan.

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Moreover, in Sector I-8 and F-7 some of these Guest Houses werevacated by Building Control Directorate of CDA, in which ICT Administrationprovided Magisterial and Police support.

20. *Dr. Shazia Sobia Aslam Soomro: (Deferred during 18th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a factthat Sikh pilgrims are allowed to visit Kartarpur without getting visa;if so, the reasons thereof?

Reply not received.

23. *Mr. Sher Akbar Khan: (Deferred during 18th Session)


(a) whether the forensic audit of the Jammu and KashmirCooperative Housing Society for the period from 1st July 2011to 30 June 2016 has been completed in the light of SupremeCourt’s orders;

(b) the action taken against the persons involved therein and whetherthey will be eligible to participate in the Society election; and

(c) the time by which the forensic audit of the society for the periodof 1st July 2016 to 1st June 2019 will be carried out; if not, thereason thereof?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) The forensic auditof the Jammu & Kashmir Cooperative Housing Society for the period from1st July 2011 to 30th June, 2016 is in progress as per orders of the Hon’bleSupreme Court.

(b) Requisite action will be taken in the light of final report receivedfrom quarter concerned / auditor. The incumbent Managing Committee hastaken the charge on 02-09-2019 and scrutiny of record is in progress. Actionwill be taken in accordance with law against any irregularity found.

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(c) Any proposal for Forensic Audit of the Society for the periodfrom 1st July, 2016 to 1st June, 2019 is presently not under consideration.

25. *Moulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali: (Deferred during 18th Session)


(a) the province-wise detail of crimes; and

(b) the name of district amongst Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districtsranked highest in crimes alongwith the district of lowest crimerate thereof?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) Crime registeredin 2019.——————————————————————————————

Province Registered Crime 2019——————————————————————————————

Punjab 490155

Sindh 85676

KPK 178131

Balochistan 9462

AJK 7696

GB 2031

ICT 4100

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Province Highest Crime Lowest CrimeRanked District Ranked District

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Khyber Peshawar Kohistan

Pakhtunkhwa 38926 222——————————————————————————————

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(a) the rate of crimes across Pakistan in year 2019 as compared tothe year 2018 alongwith the province-wise details thereof;

(b) the number of incidents of child sexual abuse registered fromacross Pakistan alongwith the province-wise detail thereof; and

(c) the number of criminals caught in this regard alongwith thenumber of those criminals who were penalized?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) The rate of crimesacross Pakistan in year 2019 as compared to the year 2018 along with theprovince-wise detail is as fellows.——————————————————————————————

No. Province No. of Crimes2018 2019

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1. ICT 4342 4100

2. Sindh 74937 80844

3. AJK 7491 7403

4. KPK 183144 178131

5. Punjab 409030 490155

6. Balochistan 8763 9393——————————————————————————————

(b) The subject of Law & order has been devolved to provinces.Details have been requisitioned from concerned Provincial Governments. Replyis still awaited. In ICT, during the year 2018, a total number of 66 cases wereregistered whereas in year 2019, a total number of 60 cases were registeredof child abuse within Federal Capital.

(c) The subject of Law & order has been devolved to provinces.Details have been requisitioned from concerned Provincial Governments. Replyis still awaited. In ICT during the year 2018 a total number of 80 accusedpersons were arrested whereas in year 2019, a total number of 75 accusedpersons were arrested in child sexual abuse cases. Out of these, no accused was

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convicted in year 2018. 01 accused have been convicted in year 2019,whereas, remaining accused persons are facing trial.

142. *Ms. Zille Huma: (Deferred during 18th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a factthat certain people are driving Motorcycles without wearing helmetsand vehicles are being plied without proper lights causing accidents;if so, the steps being taken to check the said practices?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): Islamabad TrafficPolice is duty bound to regulate the traffic and striving hard for strict enforcementof traffic rules and regulations. During the year 2019, total 8, 39,256 trafficviolation of traffic laws. The motorcyclists were issued 1, 09,214 tickets fornot wearing helmet while riding. Moreover, 8561 violation tickets have beenissued to the drivers of vehicles plied without proper lights. ITP has takenfollowing steps to control the above mentioned violations:-

ITP has started awareness campaigns at all major roads. ITPEducation team along with special Nakajats have beenestablished/ deployed at prominent places to educate road users.So far, total 7, 01,077 road users have been educated during thecurrent year.

70,000 pamphlets / leaflets have also been distributed amongstroad users to acquaint them with road safety tips and safer drivingtechniques.

800 streamers have been displayed at following locations duringthe year 2019:-

Zero Point to Faizabad = 250

Faizabad to Gulberg = 200

Kashmir Highway = 200

Margalla Road = 250

Murree Road = 100

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Special Campaign:-

A special one-week campaign against motorcyclists having without sidemirrors and helmets was launched on 15-07-2019, wherein, 5589 violation ticketswere issued to the violators.

ITP regularly airing the road safety tips including wearing of helmetsand use of proper lights through ITP FM 92.4 radio station.

143. *Mr. Mohsin Dawar: (Deferred during 18th Session)

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased to state:

(a) year-wise funds, reserved, released and utilized in erstwhile FATAduring the last seven years, including the details of suchallocation, release and utilization;

(b) whether Federal Government has conducted audit of utilizationof funds in earstwhile FATA; if so, the details thereof?

Minister for States and Frontier Regions (Sahibzada MuhammadMehboob Sultan): (a) SAFRON Division released funds to the erstwhile FATASecretariat for the tribal region on account of the now provincialized Federal Leviesand Khassadar Forces. The details of released funds from 2012-13 to 2018-19are placed at Annex-I. Secondly, SAFRON Division provided funds to ex-FATASecretariat for the PSDP projects. It used to be released on quarterly basis, whichwas further utilized by ex-FATA Secretariat with the approval of Governor KhyberPakhtunkhwa. Details of such releases commencing from 2015-16 to 2018-19 isat Annex-II.

Thirdly, Federal Government has provided ADP and Revenue Budget toFATA Secretariat annually outside the PSDP as one liner budget. These fundswere utilized through the FATA Development Working Party (FDWP) andAdditional Chief Secretary (ACS), FATA was the Principal Accounting Officer(PAO) for the same. Details for the required period are at Annex-III.

(b) The Auditor General of Pakistan is the relevant authority in thiscontext, which has regularly conducted audit of the released funds during the saidperiod. The details may be obtained from the Auditor General of Pakistan and the

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Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa accordingly, as FATA Secretariat has beenabolished. Furthermore, this Ministry now seizes to be the administrative orcontrolling authority in respect of any matter pertaining to erstwhile FATA.

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)

144. *Ms. Nusrat Wahid: (Deferred during 18th Session)

Will the Minister for Narcotics Control be pleased to state the stepstaken by the present Government so far to discourage the prevailingdrug usage among the youth especially students?

Minister of State for Narcotics Control (Mr. Shehryar Afridi): TheMinistry of Narcotics Control (MNC) being the lead Ministry on the subject ofNarcotics is taking various steps to stop the menace of narcotics in the society,particularly, the youth. The steps are as under:

1. In the domain of drug demand reduction Ministry of NarcoticsControl is conducting following activities with main focus oneducational institutions and settings:

Lectures/Awareness Sessions/Seminars.

T.V Programs.

Radio Programs.

Awareness Walks

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

Launching of campaigns/crackdown against drug peddlersinvolving all law enforcement agencies (LEAs) including policeunder Inter Agency Task Force.

Establishment of Canine units (sniffer dogs) at each RegionalDirectorate.

Expansion of Intelligence network of ANF to main cities.

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Use of CCTV camera for effective profiling of passengers at

airports.

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

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

Destruction of poppy cultivation with collaboration ofProvincial and district Government to maintain poppy freestatus since 2001.

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

4. “National Drug Use Survey” was carried out in 2013. Fresh surveyis underway and likely to be completed in 2020.

5. On Pakistan’s Initiative, United Nations Commission on NarcoticsDrugs (UNCND) adopted resolution titled “Strengthening Efforts toPrevent Drug Use in Educational Settings” in its 61st Session (March2018) in Vienna, Austria. To implement this resolution, a Nationalstakeholders meeting was held on 18-10-2018 whereinrepresentatives of Federal/Provincial governments (including AJK& GB) participated. The objective of the meeting was to prepareNational Strategy on prevention of drugs in educational settings.

6. The Master Plan for Drug Abuse Control 2019-20 has beenprepared by the Ministry of Narcotics Control and the AntiNarcotics Force, through the above mentioned consultativeprocess while keeping in view the global, regional and domesticnarcotics environment in view to identify future challenges. TheMaster Plan provides for a clear outline; and establishes a basefor national consequences, so that implementation parameters canbe derived for fine tuning of working modalities.

7. To increase reach out support for youth, an app has been developedentitled “Zindagi” through which all inclusive information regarding

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drug hazards can be approached alongwith information ofTreatment Facility.

8. M/o Narcotics took the matter of inclusion of drug awarenesschapters in the curriculum of students with all provincialgovernments. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has included drug awarenesschapters in curriculum from 6 to 8 grade. Anti Drug Awarenesschapter has also been included in 9th class English subject ofPunjab Curriculum & Textbook Board, Lahore. Moreover, Govtof Sindh has included drug awareness lessons from class 6-12.However, response from Govt. of Balochistan is still awaited.

9. A meeting of the Federal Minister for Narcotics Control with theowners of 24 private schools system held on 11th September,2019 for creating awareness among the students in schools againstthe menace of drug use and its harmful effects on life. In thiscontext, the second phase of the meeting has been conducted on3rd October, 2019 chaired by the Federal Minister for NarcoticsControl with the owners of the private schools system to devisethe strategy for coping with drug problem.

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

145. *Dr. Mahreen Razzaq Bhutto: (Deferred during 18th Session)


(a) the annual income and expenditures of Pakistan Cricket Boardfor the last three years;

(b) the salary and other allowances of its Chairman alongwith thedetails; and

(c) persons working in Pakistan Cricket Board and the detail ofincentives being given to them?

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Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (Dr. Fehmida Mirza):(a) Details are attached as Annexure A.

(b) The office of the Chairman is an elected position. As such the PCBChairman draws no salary in lieu of his services. However, pursuant to Clause7(7) of the PCB Constitution, the Chairman is entitled to such allowances andprivileges as determined by the BOG, who are fully empowered to formulate rulesand regulations under the PCB Constitution. Accordingly, by virtue of the Rulesfor PCB Chairman’s Allowances and Privileges, the Chairman is entitled to allallowances listed under Annexure B. These payments are only on account ofreimbursements and not treated as remuneration. Nonetheless, it is important tohighlight that the incumbent Chairman, from the commencement of his tenure tilldate, has regularly declined to claim/avail some of these allowances. Till September2019, the incumbent was entitled to Rs. 21,463,997/- of which he has not claimedRs. 8,607,749/-.

(c) The information sought through the Starred Question is by its natureis sensitive and confidential. PCB previously provided some delicate and sensitiveinformation with regard to employees in February 2015, but regrettably theconfidential information ended up with the media and the same information wasdistorted and used to cast aspersions on PCB. Resultantly, substantial energy,resources and effort were wasted on responding to disparaging and slanderousallegations by the media. In July 2015 again the same information was sought andPCB, whilst showing its extreme reverence, advised that it would be available tophysically show the relevant record to the relevant Honourable MNA in order toavoid the aforementioned negative outcome. This stance was understood andupheld by the then Members of the National Assembly. In order to avoidunnecessary public scandals and adverse exploitation of sensitive and confidentialinformation pertaining to PCB in the media, we hereby make a humble submissionto the Honourable MNA requesting that the process of seeking information benarrowed down and the physical record available with PCB be shown to/scrutinizedby Dr. Razzaq in person.


146. *Mr. Muhammad Afzal Khokhar: (Deferred during 18th Session)


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(a) the detail of residential areas of Islamabad where shops, hotels/restaurants/show rooms, beauty parlors and educationalinstitutions are established at present; and

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

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) Followingnonconforming use of residential premises is still existing at present due to litigationmatters in Islamabad High Court and Supreme Court of Pakistan.

Schools: 277

Guest House 86

Hostels 121

Clinics 14

Offices 07

(b) In this context, the Building Control Directorate, CDA has issuednotices, show cause not ices, public notices in print media are being issued andpublished. Which moreover, the Building Control Directorate, CDA carries outsealing operations of non conforming premises and also takes undertaking fromowners for not using the premises as non conforming use in future. Further the staffof Building Control Directorate monitors the area and ensures implementation.

147. *Mr. Ali Gohar Khan: (Deferred during 18th Session)


(a) the steps taken so far by the Government to eradicate corruptionand bribery;

(b) the number of cases registered in this regard so far; and

(c) the details of amount recovered?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) To eradicatecorruption and bribery, the lead agencies are NAB and Provincial Anti-CorruptionDepartments. FIA has minor role in this regard with reference to Government

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Departments. Nevertheless, following steps have been taken regardingeradicating corruption:

i. Amendments have been proposed in Anti Money Laundering Act,2010, Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947 and FIA Act, 1974to enhance punishments and to empower FIA for the collectionof bank record to ensure timely completion of the investigation ofthe corruption cases.

ii. For efficient and effective management of affairs of the agencyand to curb with Corruption, the jurisdiction of FIA has beendivided into two zones, i.e. North and South Zone.

iii. Encouragement of Red Handed Trip raids.

iv. Amendments in legislation for strict punishment on corruption.

(b) FIA has registered 335 cases from 1st January, 2019 up till 30thSeptember, 2019.

(c) Rs.l 4.4 Million recovered during the said period.

148. *Mr. Saad Waseem: (Deferred during 18th Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that Federal Government Employees HousingFoundation (FGEHF) has submitted layout plan of its schemefor the approval of CDA; if so, the date, upon which such layoutplan(s) was submitted to CDA;

(b) whether it is also a fact that CDA could not approve layoutplan of the FGEHF after lapse of several months; if so, thereasons thereof; and

(c) what steps are being taken by the CDA for approval of suchlayout plan expeditiously?

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Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) Yes. FGEHFsubmitted layout plan of its scheme in Zone-4 for the approval of CDA on14-04-2009.

(b) NO. CDA has already approved the Layout Plan of the scheme (on05-06-2013) over land measuring 3090.07 KANALS in Mouza Phulgraan,Sakreela and Bobri, Zone-4, slamabad.

(c) The Layout Plan approved on 05-06-2013 is intact. The sponsorsM/s FGEHF have submitted revised and extended layout plan on 24-02-2016over 3375 kanals. CDA has examined this revised Layout Plan and furnished theshortcomings which are yet to be attended by the sponsors. As per CDA BoardsDecision CDA is bound to process the approval and NOC in 30 days providedall documents are as per planning parameters.



(a) whether Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has conducted or intendsto conduct an independent performance audit of Australian tourof Pakistan Cricket Team, including the performance and roleof team’s management in the tour; if so, the details thereof;

(b) who was part of touring party in Australia except the team; andjustification of each of such tour;

(c) whether expenditure of the tour of such persons was borne bythe PCB; if so, the details thereof; and

(d) what steps are being taken to introduce the concept ofaccountability in PCB, particularly with reference to conclusionof each tour/series of Pakistan Cricket Team?

Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (Dr. Fehmida Mirza):(a) It is standard practice for PCB to seek the Team Management’s feedback inrelation to the performance of the Team after conclusion of the relevant Tour onthe basis of which corrective measures, if and where required, are implemented.With respect to the Australia tour, it is important to highlight that the Pakistan Team

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participated in the Australia tour with almost new players due to unavailability ofsome senior players; and some being out of form. The selection committee did notwant to go in with a short-term solution; therefore,youngsters were selected topave a path for a long-term solution. Considering the Team Management was alsosomewhat new, the Team Management did a good job working with the newplayers in difficult Australian pitch conditions. There were glimpses shown in theTeam’s performance on-ground which reflected the Team Management’s workand development of the new players. The same was also reflected in the later Testseries against Sri Lanka which was played in Pakistan. The Australia tour was adifficult tour in terms of the results but it is pertinent to mention here that any newdevelopment needs time to mature and results shown in the Sri Lanka Test seriesplayed after the Australia tour were promising and reflected that the Team is on theright track.

(b) The following PCB officials, other than the Team, were required totravel with regard to following commitments:

(1) Mr. Wasim Khan, Chief Executive Officer PCB

To conduct various meetings with Cricket Australia for Australia to play inPakistan in 2022; to set up regular exchange of tour between Pakistan ‘A’ andAustralia ‘A’ at high performance centres and with Australian Players Association.Met with Australian Players Association’s CEO and agreed:

Cricket Australia agreement on future 3 Test match tours.

Scholarship programme with New South Wales Cricket Associationto send 02 male & 02 female players from Pakistan each year.

Reciprocal ‘A’ team tours.

To witness both Test matches at Brisbane and Adelaide.

(2) Mr. Zakir Khan, Director International Cricket OperationsPCB

Meeting with Cricket Australia (CA) officials to discuss Senior & JuniorFuture Tour Program.

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Discussions with Cricket Australia Cricket Operations Manager on therevival of A Teams, U-19 and U-16 Tours.

Meetings with New South Wales (NSW) High Performance Manager onPCB sending players to play in Grade cricket, Women Cricket, U-19 andCoaching.

(c) The travel expenditure in terms of the international flight andaccommodation arrangements, was borne by PCB.

(d) PCB requires the Team Manager and Team Coach to submit TourReports on the basis of which action is taken, where required, according to PCB’srules and regulations.

150. *Mr. Sher Akbar Khan: (Deferred during 18th Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that new administration of Jammu andKashmir Cooperative Housing Society G-15, Islamabad has soldland in F-15; if so, the area of the said land and the rate onwhich it has been sold alongwith the income earned therefrom;

(b) date on which the said land was purchased alongwith pricethereof; and

(c) whether possession of land of G-15/4, Islamabad, Zone-II willbe taken by paying money from said income to the owners ofthe said land; if so, the details; if not, the source from whichmoney will be payed?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) Any land fallingwithin F-15/Extension. (A Housing Scheme of J&KCHS) has not been soldby the Society till to date.

(b) As mentioned above that any land falling within F-15/Ext has notbeen sold, therefore, question regarding date of purchased and the price ofthe sold land become irrelevant/not applicable.

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(c) Not applicable to the extent of disposal of F-15’s land. Regardingun-developed pocket of Sector G-15/4 it is stated that a case titled “Sultan AhmadQureshi Vs Collector” is presently pending in Court of Civil Judge Islamabad.

The present Management has assumed the charge on 02-09-2019, sincethat the matter is under active consideration. In this regard, a comprehensivefeasibility is being prepared so that the issue could be resolved without any unduedelay.

151. *Sheikh Rohale Asghar: (Deferred during 18th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether all buildingsof Bani Gala, Islamabad have been regularized; if so, since when?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): The Building ControlDirectorate-I has not approved any building plans in Bani Gala, Islamabad uptill now.



(a) when was the post of CEO created in Pakistan Cricket Boardand when did it fill in;

(b) the credential of incumbent CEO particularly in internationalcricket alongwith pay and privileges which are granted to theincumbent;

(c) whether such post was advertised; if so, the details thereof; ifnot, the reasons thereof;

(d) if such post was not advertised, reasons thereof?

Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (Dr. Fehmida Mirza):(a) The post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), which was previously termed‘Managing Director’ at the time of creation, was approved by the BOG inOctober 2018 and the position was filled in on 1st February 2019 pursuant toa transparent, merit-based process.

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It is important to highlight that with the promulgation of the new PCBConstitution vide SRO No. 1045(I)/2019 dated 19th August 2019, the ManagingDirector was re-designated as the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Clause49(3) thereof.

(b) The incumbent CEO, Mr. Wasim Khan, holds an MBA Degree fromWarwick Business School, UK, is a recipient of MBE (Member of the MostExcellent Order of the British Empire) bestowed by the Queen of England. Thisaward is given in recognition of community achievements or for local hands-onservice that has set an example to others. On the cricketing side, till the time of hisappointment at PCB, he had been working as the CEO of Leicestershire CountyCricket Club; has been a non-executive Board Director of Sport England, Chairmanof ECB Domestic Playing Program Working Group, ECB MOU Working Group;also been on the England and Wales Cricket Board Anti-Corruption Unit; and hasplayed as a professional cricketer since 1990 to 2001.

Mr. Khan’s experience on business and commercial sides in different arenasare in addition to his extensive cricketing and sports management experience.

The credentials described above, and more particularly listed under(Annexure A), are but a few achievements on the basis of which Mr. Khan hasbeen appointed by PCB.

(c)&(d) The post was advertised on 23rd October 2018 and a copy ofthe Advertisement is attached herewith as (Annexure B).



Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether there is anyproposal under consideration of the Government to construct parkin Sector I-I6/2, Islamabad; if so, the time by which the work is to bestarted thereon?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): There is no proposalunder consideration for construction of park in Sector I-16/2, Islamabad.

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154. *Mr. James Iqbal: (Deferred during 18th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the total number ofnew trees planted in Islamabad in the last three years alongwith thelocations thereof?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): According to theclean and green initiative by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, a plantation drivewas launched by ICT Administration in collaboration with different sectors ofsociety. The salient features of ICT plantation campaign 2019 are as follows:

(a) For faster impact and success, large size trees have been planted.

(b) Housing Societies & Corporate Sectors have been involved.

(c) No money from Government exchequer or any private party hasbeen spent to finance the plantation drive in Islamabad in 2019. Theofficers of the ICT Administration have involved different strata ofsociety for contribution of plants only, as philanthropic & CSR activity.

(d) 70% survival of the plantation done has been reported by the thirdparty evaluation.

(e) The different stakeholders involved by the ICT Administration fortree plantation in 2019 include registered Cooperative HousingSocieties, students from Colleges, Universities, Schools, IslamabadChamber of Commerce and industry, youth volunteers and all theplantation was done under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)Program.

(f) The details of trees plantation sites along with number of treesplanted are as follows:—

——————————————————————————————Sr. Location / Plantation Species No. of TreesNo. Sites

——————————————————————————————1. Cooperative Housing Various types of 0.6 million

Societies Islamabad. Palms, Pine, Ficus,Silver Oak, andOrnamental Shrubs etc.

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——————————————————————————————Sr. Location / Plantation Species No. of TreesNo. Sites

——————————————————————————————2. Airport Road, Kasnmir Silver Oak, Olives, 0.4 million

Highway, NUST, Chir Pine, ChinarInternational Islamic Bottle Brush,University (IIUI), Alistonia.Schools, Colleges,Islamabad Chamberof Commerce.

——————————————————————————————Grant Total 1.0 million

——————————————————————————————The report of third party plantation and different pictures of 2019 plantation driveby the ICT Administration in the different areas of Islamabad are attached.


155. *Ms. Romina Khurshid Alam: (Deferred during 18th Session)

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human ResourceDevelopment be pleased to state the total number of Pakistanis sent/went to the Gulf Countries for employment during the tenure of thepresent Government?

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human ResourceDevelopment: During the tenure of present Government (August 2018 toDecember 2019) 758,242 emigrants have so far been registered for GulfCooperation Council (GCC) countries through Bureau of Emigration and OverseasEmployment (BE&OE). The detail of emigrants during the said period is attachedat Annex-A.

Annex-A

STATEMENT SHOWING NUMBER OF PAKISTANI WORKERSREGISTERED TO GCC COUNTRIESTHROUGH BUREAU OFEMIGRATION & OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT DURING THEPERIOD AUG 2018 TO DECEMBER 31 2019 COUNTRY WISE

——————————————————————————————S.# COUNTRIES NO. OF EMIGRANTS

——————————————————————————————1. Saudi Arabia. 381899

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——————————————————————————————S.# COUNTRIES NO. OF EMIGRANTS

——————————————————————————————2. U.A.E. 301171

3. Oman. 38709

4. Qatar. 27794

5. Bahrain. 8402

6. Kuwait. 267——————————————————————————————

Total: 758242——————————————————————————————


Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether there is anyproposal under consideration of the Government to construct linkroad from Sector I-16, Islamabad to Kashmir Highway; if so, thetime by which its construction work will start?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): At present noproposal is under consideration of CDA to construct the link road from SectorI-16 Islamabad to Kashmir Highway. However access/approach to sectorI-16 is available from G.T Road through Sectors I-14 and I-15. As per MasterPlan of Islamabad 17th Avenue when constructed will connect Sector I-16with Kashmir Highway.

157. *Khawaja Muhammad Asif: (Deferred during 18th Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that a large number of illegal arms are beingentered/smuggled in the country; if so, the estimated quantitythereof; and

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(b) the efforts made by the Ministry to control it since August, 2018?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) The instant matteri.e. smuggling of illegal arms was taken up with the following departments:-

i. Frontier Corps KP (North), Peshawar.

ii. Frontier Corps KP (South), D.I.Khan.

iii. Frontier Corps Balochistan (North), Quetta.

iv. Frontier Corps Balochistan (South), Turbot.

v. Pakistan Rangers (Sind), Karachi.

vi. Pakistan Rangers (Punjab), Lahore.

vii. Pakistan Coast Guards Karachi.

viii. Gilgit Baltistan Scouts, Gilgit.

The data received from above mentioned is placed at Annex-I.

(b) The Prime Minister was pleased to constitute on Anti-SmugglingSteering Committee under the joint chairmanship of Minister for Interior and Ministerfor Maritime Affairs during a meeting held on 1-7-2019 in the Prime Minister’sOffice. After detailed deliberations and number of meetings with relevantstakeholders a comprehensive action plan to curb smuggling was approved by thePrime Minister on 17-10-2019. National / Provincial / Crossing Points task forceshave been constituted for overseeing the work performed by the relevantstakeholders.

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PAKISTAN COAST GUARDS KARACHI——————————————————————————————Ser Nomenclature Quantity Ammunition

(Rounds)——————————————————————————————

a. 30 Bore Pistol alongwith 6 x Magazines 03 190

b. Pistol 9mm with 14 x Magazines 06 220

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——————————————————————————————Ser Nomenclature Quantity Ammunition

(Rounds)——————————————————————————————

c. Pistol .25 with Magazines 01 59

d. Repeater 12 Bore 04 300

e. 30 Bore Mouzer alongwith 4 x Magazines 02 94

f. 30 Bore Mouzer 01 12

g. SMG (Russian) 01 100

h. Magazines SMG 11 -

i. SMG alongwith 5 x Magazines 01 149

j. Ammo 7mm - 40

k. Ammo 12 Bore - 17

I. Kalashnikovs alongwith 3 x Magazines 02 348

m. Hand Grenade 03 -

n. Pistol Pouch 02 -

o. SMG Pouch 01 -——————————————————————————————

HQ FRONTIER CORPS KP (N) PESHAWAR

——————————————————————————————Ser Nomenclature Quantity

——————————————————————————————a. 9 MM Pistol 01 Number

b. 9 MM Rounds 12 Rounds——————————————————————————————

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——————————————————————————————Ser Nomenclature Quantity

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c. 30 Bore Pistol 04 Numbers

d. 30 Bore Rounds 15 Rounds

e. 30 Bore Magazines 06 Numbers

f. 12 Bore Rifles 207 Number

g. SMG 01 Number

h. SMG Magazines 02 Numbers

——————————————————————————————

HQ FRONTIER CORPS BALOCHISTAN (SOUTH) TURBAT——————————————————————————————Ser Nomenclature Quantity Remarks

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a. Light Machine Guns 11 Subject weapons have

b. RPG-7 05 been captured during

c. Shot Machine Guns 80 various operations from

d. AK-47 01 miscreants and are not to

e. Rifles 53 be considered as caches

f. Pistols 37 of smuggled weapons.

g. Air Gun 01

h. M-4 Rifle 02

i. 22 MM Rifle 05

Total : 195

j. Ammunition 163375

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(Deferred during 18th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a factthat quackery is increasing in the country particularly in ICT; if so,the steps being taken by the Government to stop its rising trend?

Transferred to National Health, Services, Regulations and CoordinationDivision for answer on next Rota Day.

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159. *Nawab Muhammad Yousuf Talpur: (Deferred during 18th Session)


(a) the names of Corporations, Autonomous Organizations andSemi-Autonomous Organizations under Inter-ProvincialCoordination Division;

(b) the share holding of Federal Government in each of above saidCorporations, Autonomous Organizations and Semi-AutonomousOrganizations;

(c) the names of CEOs/MDs/Chairmen of each of above saidcorporations, Autonomous Organizations and Semi-AutonomousOrganizations;

(d) the compositions of the Board of Directors, Board of Governors,Board of Trustees of each of above said Corporations,Autonomous Organizations and Semi-AutonomousOrganizations; and

(e) the names and status of each of Directors, Trustees andGovernors mentioning their dates of appointments, Tenures andProvince of belonging in each of above said Corporations,Autonomous Organizations and Semi-AutonomousOrganization?

Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (Dr. Fehmida Mirza):(a) Following are the Executive Departments and Autonomous Organizationsworking under the administrative control of Ministry of Inter ProvincialCoordination:

Autonomous Organizations

i. Pakistan Cricket Board.ii. Pakistan Sports Board.iii. Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council.iv. National Academy of Performing Arts.v. Federal Land Commission.

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Executive Departments

i. Department of Tourist Servicesii. National Internship Program

(b) Pakistan Cricket Board generates their own funds, however,above mentioned Autonomous Organizations and Executive Departments alsoreceive funds from Federal Government.

(c) List of names of CEOs/MDs/Chairmen of Organizations workingunder the administrative control of Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination isplaced at (Annex-A).

(d) List of the composition of the Board of Directors, Board ofGovernors of Organizations working under the administrative control ofMinistry of Inter Provincial Coordination is placed at (Annex-B).

(e) The names of status of each Directors, Trustees and Governorsof Organizations working under the administrative control of Ministry of InterProvincial Coordination is placed at (Annex-C).


160. *Mr. Saad Waseem: (Deferred during 18th Session)


(a) details of foreign tours of the each person, who was or is onpayroll of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) or PCB sponsoredforeign tour of any other individual since August, 2018 alongwithjustification of tour of each of above;

(b) the expenditure incurred upon each of above tour;

(c) whether post-evaluation of each of above tour was made inorder to determine that whether or not, objectives, which wereset to send each of above person on a foreign tour, was achieved;if so, the details thereof; and

(d) what steps are being taken to rationalize such tours forthwith?

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Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (Dr. Fehmida Mirza):(a) & (b) The detail of foreign tours of each person who was or is on payroll ofPakistan Cricket Board (PCB) since August, 2018 along-with justification ofeach tour as desired (Annex-A). The detail covers the information from July2018 to October 2019. The figures are based on unaudited account sinceaudit is still in process. Moreover, the detail contains information of PCB staffand others that are not travelling with the team. Details/info of players andplayer support personnel has not been included.

Moreover, the amount on foreign travelling which was not claimed byChairman and CEO is highlighted in the attached detail.

(c) & (d) PCB does not take any funds/grants from the governmentor the public exchequer. PCB generates its own revenues especially fromvarious means pertaining to cricket including but not limited to commercialexploitation of media rights, sponsorship rights, participation in internationalevents/tournaments and organization of tournaments such as PSL and sale ofassociated rights such as for e.g. franchise rights of teams.

The PCB has a system whereby the Board of Governors approves anannual budget which includes the tours and such tours are undertaken afteracquiring proper sanctions. As per the information provided for each visit itmay be noted that the tours were undertaken for meaningful purposes includingfor generation of revenue and promoting Pakistan cricket with keen oversightby senior management. Furthermore, PCB has instilled a robust financialmanagement system and undergoes regular external and internal audits whichare conducted by internationally acclaimed firms of Chartered Accountantssuch as Deloitte Yousaf Adil and Ernst & Young Ford Rhodes Sidat Hyder.



Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human ResourceDevelopment be pleased to state:

(a) the details of Foreign Service Agreements (FSAs) signed betweenour authorities and foreign countries/their relevant employerssince 2013 alongwith country-wise details; and

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(b) the number of Pakistani workers who have been sent abroadunder such FSAs during the said period alongwith country-wisedetails?

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human ResourceDevelopment: (a) According to Rule 21 of Emigration Rules, 1979, it ismandatory for every intending emigrant to appear before Protectorate ofEmigrant Office under Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment(BE&OE) for registration of Foreign Service Agreement (FSA). The detailsin Foreign Service Agreement includes:

Particular of emigrant i.e. Name, CNIC number, PassportNumber, Address, Date of Birth etc.

Nature of contract, Job Title, Salary, duration of contract,accommodation, food and other relevant details.

Acknowledgment from Overseas Employment Promoter (OEP)on behalf of employer that the emigrant has been providedemployment as per mentioned detail in FSA and from emigrantthat he is agreed on the employment offered by the OEP.

(b) Since, 2013 to December 2019, more than 4.6 million emigrantshave been registered with Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employmentthrough its Regional Protectorate Offices. The country-wise detail of emigrantsis attached as Annexure-A. Moreover, since 2013, Pakistan signedMemorandum of Understanding on manpower export with countries such asUAE, Oman, Bahrain, Korea and Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) withJapan. The emigration statistics from 2013 to 2019 are mentioned below:————————————————————————————————————————Country 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Total————————————————————————————————————————UAE 273234 350522 326986 295647 275436 208635 211216 1941676

Oman 47794 39793 47788 40585 42362 27202 28391 278415

Bahrain 9600 9226 9029 8226 7919 5745 8189 57934

South Korea 1162 730 713 619 616 791 518 5149(OEC+BE&OE)

Japan 44 69 82 102 153 258 391 1099————————————————————————————————————————

Total 331834 400340 384598 349679 326486 242631 248705 2284273

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Annex-I

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162. *Mr. Azhar Qayyum Nahra: (Deferred during 18th Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that NADRA is being authorized to issue thedomicile in Islamabad;

(b) if yes, the time by which it will be done?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) NADRA has notbeen authorized to issue Domicile Certificates. Provincial Governments areCompetent to authorise the same.

(b) Nil.

163. *Ms. Zille Huma: (Deferred during 18th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether substandardfood is being served in most of food points in twin cities especially inhostels, mess and public restaurants alongwith the steps taken in thisregard?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): In this regard,Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration have imposed heavy finesof Rs. 33,70,100/- to 670 food points particularly Mess of Hostels andPublic Restaurants of ICT for sub-standard and poor hygiene and they havebeen strictly warned to improve quality of food being served.

It is further highlighted that legislation in this regard is under process inthe Parliament under the Bill “The Islamabad Capital Territory Food SafetyBill, 2019.”



(a) the total number of banned organizations in Pakistanalongwith the reasons of such ban; and

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(b) the total number of persons who have been banned to proceedabroad?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) At present, total84 organizations were proscribed under Section 11-B of Anti-Terrorism Act,1997.

(b) At present, 6337 persons were proscribed under rule 11 EE ofAnti-Terrorism Act, 1997.

169. *Mst. Shaheen Naz Saifullah: (Deferred during 18th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a factthat innocent poor children are forced to work in different factories; ifso, the action proposed to be taken against the factory owners?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): As per report of allPolice Stations, no innocent poor children are forced to work in differentfactories in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), Islamabad.

There exists a law by the name of Bonded Labour System (Abolition)Act, 1992 which clearly stipulates that no one can be forced for labour. Fiftythousand fine and 2 to 5 years imprisonment or both under Section 11 of theBonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1992 has been given in penalties forcurbing forced labour.

A permanent mechanism for implementation of different labour laws /bonded labour has been established in lCT. The field staff of Labour WelfareDepartment, ICT regularly visit their respective areas for implementation oflabour laws.

Furthermore, strict watch is observed in shops, commercialestablishments and factories regarding curbing forced / bonded labour andany violation is dealt with in accordance with law. Due to incidence of childlabour in brick kilns, as the child labour is prohibited under shops andcommercial Establishment Ordinance and Factory Act so brick kilns operationshave been sealed.

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As per report of all Police Stations, no children have been working inbrick kiln located in the ICT. All the SDOP’s / SHO’s have been strictlydirected to:—

Ensure the prompt registration of FIR upon any complaintregarding hiring of children for above said purpose.

Issue further direction to their patrolling officers to check the brickkilns in their AORs and ensure that no small child is being hiredfor working at these places.

Hold meetings with the owners of above private entities and directthem not to employees any small children for working at theseplaces as the same act is against humanity and a kind of crueltywith this fragile folk.

Invite the attention of private NGO’s working in their areas topoint out if any illegal act of above kind is being done by anyonewith small children.

55. *Mr. Ghous Bux Khan Mahar:

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human ResourcesDevelopment be pleased to state:

(a) how many labour has been sent abroad in 2019alongwith province-wise details thereof; and

(b) the names of countries where Pakistani labour is being sentalongwith profession-wise details thereof?

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human ResourcesDevelopment: (a) During the year 2019, 625203 emigrants registered byBureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BE&OE), The province wisedetail of the emigrants registered by BE&OE during the year 2019 is atAnnexure-A.

(b) The country-wise and profession-wise detail of Pakistani emigrantsis Annexure-B and Annexure-C.


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56. *Ms. Nasiba Channa:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state district-wise locationof executive Passport Offices in the country at present?

Reply not received.

57. *Prof. Dr. Shahnaz Baloch:


(a) the amount of budget allocated during the financial year2018-19 in order to improve the performance, training andcapacity building of investigation officers of Islamabad Police;

(b) the training programmes conducted during the financial year2018-19;

(c) the total number of officers sent or to be sent on indigenous andforeign training during the financial year 2018-19; and

(d) the eligibility criteria for sending officers on indigenous andforeign training programmes?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) An amount ofRs. 5.00 Million under the head A03930-Vocational and Manpower Training(Local) and Rs. 501, 000/- under the head A03912 Training Abroad wasallocated to the ICT Police during financial year 2018-19.

(b) Detail of courses conducted during financial year 2018-19 is asunder:——————————————————————————————Course For For Annex

Uniform Staff Ministerial Staff——————————————————————————————Local Courses 18 - Aarranged by theICT Police

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——————————————————————————————Course For For Annex

Uniform Staff Ministerial Staff——————————————————————————————Local Courses 22 09 B&Carranged by thedifferent organizations

Foreign Courses 08 Nil D——————————————————————————————

(c) Number of officers/officials attended the courses during financialyear 2018-19 is as under:——————————————————————————————Course Uniform Ministerial Annex

Staff Staff——————————————————————————————Local Courses 1430 - Aarranged by theICT Police

Local Courses 173 20 B&Carranged by thedifferent organizations

Foreign Courses 10 Nil D——————————————————————————————

(d) The officers are being sent as per the criteria defined for thenominee (s) by the hosting organization / institution. However, mandatorytrainings are being conducted as per law.


58. *Ms. Nuzhat Pathan:


(a) whether it is a fact that cyber crimes are increasing with thepassage of time; and

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(b) the total number of incidents of cyber crimes registered duringthe last four years and the steps being taken by the Governmentto reduce the same alongwith the complete detail thereof?

Reply not received.

59. *Ms. Fauzia Behram:


(a) whether it is a fact that the Supreme Court of Pakistan orderedto stop nonconforming use of residential buildings in Islamabad;if so, details of the action taken by the Capital DevelopmentAuthority, Islamabad; and

(b) whether it is also a fact that more than 100 guests houses havestill been functioning in residential areas of Islamabad; if so,details thereof and action taken against them?

Reply not received.

60. *Ch. Muhammad Hamid Hameed:


(a) whether it is a fact that the administration of ICT Police hasfailed to pay encashment of Leave Preparatory to Retirementand TA on retirement to its retiring employees for the last 3-4years; if so, the reasons thereof;

(b) the details of such retiring employees and the time since suchdues are pending at present individually; and

(c) time by which, payment of such dues will be made to eachemployee?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) During currentfinancial year 2019-20 funds amounting to Rs.2.0 Million and Rs. 15.000Million were allocated under head A03805- Travelling Allowance and underhead A0-4114-Encashment of LPR respectively. Funds allocated for

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encashment of LPR have fully been utilized for payment to 40 retired officers/officials of ICT Police (Annexure-I). However, funds allocated for TravelingAllowance are being utilized on regular basis for payment of TA to the retiredemployees. Due to limited budget allocation during last consecutive years,payment to all of the retiring employees could not be made. Payment is madeon the basis of seniority being maintained at Logistics Division of ICT Police.Cases for encashment of leave preparatory to retirement are pending sinceMarch 2018.

(b) List of retiring employees containing date of retirement and dueamount is at Annexure-II.

(c) The case for supplementary grant of Rs. 106.000 Million forpayment on account of transfer TA and encashment of ICT Police has beenprocessed for approval of ECC of the Cabinet. Pending payment will be madeto the retired employees as and when budget will be available under relevanthead of account.


61. *Ms. Zille Huma:

Will the Minister for Narcotics Control be pleased to state the stepsbeing taken for monitoring and rehabilitation of drug addicts present/lying on roads and at public places?

Minister of State for Narcotics Control (Mr. Shehryar Afridi): AntiNarcotics Force is directly involved in monitoring and rehabilitation of drugaddicts (present/ lying on roads and at public places). Primarily, ANF is solelyresponsible for enforcing the law of land in order to seize the drug trafficking.Beside this, it is also running only 03 Rehabilitation Centers:

(1) MATRC Islamabad(2) MATRC Karachi(3) MATRC Sukkur

In routine, parents/ relatives of drugs addicts approach MATRC’sthrough applications and on term wise drug addicts are treated. However,Management/ rehabilitation of all drugs addict’s (present/ lying on roads andat public places) are beyond the capacity of ANF due to limited resources.

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The efforts are underway to bring all treatment and rehabilitation centersin the ambit of proposed regulatory framework. In this connection, a draft billhas been prepared by the Ministry which will soon be presented before theparliament for its approval. This bill envisages:

To regulate for quality assurance of drug prevention, treatment andrehabilitation services in the country;

• After the 18th amendment, the treatment of patients has beendevolved to the provinces. In Islamabad Capital Territory, it isdealt by M/o National Health & Regulations.

• The Anti Narcotics Policy of 2019 has advised all the provincesand regional governments to dedicate 10 beds for the drugdependents in the big hospitals to be built in future.

62. *Ms. Mussarat Rafiq Mahesar:


(a) the location-wise Sports Academies established in the countryduring the last seven years; and

(b) the role played by those academies for promotion of sports duringthe said period?

Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (Dr. Fehmida Mirza):(a) In the wake of 18th constitutional amendments, M/o Sports has beendevolved and now Provinces are mainly responsible for strengthening of sportsthrough provision of adequate funds and other measures. Besides, NationalSports Federations are autonomous bodies who are mainly responsible forperformance of athletes in their respective sport. The following national sportsfederations affiliated with the Pakistan Sports Board established academiesduring the last seven years as per details given in Annex-A.

(b) The role played by academies established by the Pakistan TenpinBowling, Squash and Snooker federations are attached at Annex-A.


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63. *Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the steps being takenby the Government to improve the performance of Islamabad Police?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): ICT Police has takenfollowing steps under government policy to improve the performance of ICTPolice:-

Elimination of old Thana culture and establishment of modernreporting rooms / Model Police Stations.

Orientation of the investigating officers through workshops,lectures by the prominent lawyers, retired judges and seasonedPolice officers.

Specialized training in investigation techniques.

Embargo on unjustified and premature transfers of Police officers.

Establishment of professional standard units to deal with thecomplaints of corruption, misuse of powers, ill behavior,relationship with outlaws etc.

Deployment of educated and seasoned Police officers / officialsin Police Stations and other units of Police.

Establishment of reward system.

Provision of necessary funds incurred on investigation and otherofficial expenditures.

64. *Mr. Mahesh Kumar Malani:


(a) whether it is fact that construction of high rise Buildings havebeen permitted by the Government in Islamabad;

(b) if so, what precautions will be adopted for earthquake asIslamabad is located on fault line?

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Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) Yes, theconstruction of high rise buildings has been permitted in certain areas ofIslamabad i.e. Blue Area and Mauve Area.

(b) All the buildings that are to be constructed have to be designed inaccordance with Building Code of Pakistan (Seismic Provisions-2007) whichgives details of design parameters for earthquake resistant design of buildings.

65. *Ms. Fauzia Behram:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is afact that the natural streams of water flowing down from PirSohawa, Islamabad have been polluted by the sewerage water ofthe Monal Restaurant; if so, the action taken by the CapitalDevelopment Authority against the said restaurant?

Reply not received.

66. *Mr. Ali Khan Jadoon:

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human ResourcesDevelopment be pleased to state the steps taken by Directorate ofWorker Education (DWE)for producing efficient manpower in thecountry since 2013 till today?

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human ResourcesDevelopment: Directorate of Workers Education (DWE), Islamabad is anattached department of Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human ResourceDevelopment. As per its mandate, DWE is providing:

I. Education and training to the Industrial & CommercialEstablishment’s workers, employers and trade union leadersregarding their socio-economic issues related to labour and tobuild their capacity for better economic prosperity.

II. Awareness about labour issues/ Government policies/ plans/workers welfare schemes for their intelligent participation in socioand economic development.

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III. Facilitation of trade unions and workers to enable them to amicablysettle their issues with the employers for industrial growth andproductivity.

IV. Training courses/workshops/seminar at DWE premises as wellas plant level (at workplace). Details of the training courses whichare being conducted by DWE and achievements/performancesare at ANNEX-A & B respectively.


67. *Mr. Abdul Qadir Patel:

Will the Minister for Narcotics Control be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Anti-Narcotics Force has traced out most effectiveareas of drugs addicts in different cities of the country in orderto cut the supply chain of different narcotics substances in suchareas, and made the responsible accountable; if so, the detailsthereof; and

(b) what steps are being taken by the Government to formulate acomprehensive strategy with the collaboration of other lawenforcement agencies and stakeholders to eliminate such heinoustrade of narcotics?

Minister of State for Narcotics Control (Mr. Shehryar Afridi): (a)& (b) ANF has elaborate Intelligence system and with the help of IntelligenceCell, ANF Police Stations and Informers, ANF has traced out most effectiveareas of drugs addicts in different cities of the country and carried outIntelligence Based Operations to counter the drug trafficking. As per Section6(9) of ANF Act, 1997, there is provision of establishment of ANF PoliceStation in each district but severe capacity and financial issues to the force,series of intelligence based operations are in progress in the country and hugequantity of drugs is being seized.

a. However, to address the weakness other LEAs are requested atInter Agency Task Force (IATF) forum comprising following 32Departments under ANF as Premium Head and IATF Secretariatfor Close Inter Agency Coordination. Periodic meetings are being

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held for Inter Agency Coordination so that they may also utilize thedelegated powers. Details are as under:—

(1) Federal Agencies (18)

(a) ANF(b) FBR / Customs Int(c) PCG(d) ASF(e) FIA(f) MSA(g) Punjab Rangers(h) Sindh Rangers(i) FC KP(j) FC Balochistan(k) Frontier Constabulary KP(l) FATA Sectt

(m) NH&MP(n) Pakistan Railways Police.(o) ICT Police.(p) NLC.(q) CAA.(r) AJK Police.

(2) Provincial Agencies (14)

(a) KP Police

(b) Punjab Police

(c) Sindh Police

(d) Balochistan Police

(e) GB Police

(f) Excise and Taxation KP

(g) Excise and Taxation Punjab

(h) Excise and Taxation Sindh

(i) Excise and Taxation Balochistan

(j) Excise and Taxation GB

(k) Excise and Taxation AJK

(l) Afghan Refugees Commission KP

(m) Balochistan Levies

(n) Malakand Levies

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b. These LEAs have also Intelligence system and they carry outIntelligence based operations and the results are fruitful.

c. Establishment of National Task Force, Provincial Division TaskForces and Border Terminal / Crossing Points Teams on AntiSmuggling are also another forums. All LEAs are working in closecoordination and meet regularly to monitor the progress anddevise future course of action.

d. In 2018, ANF had seized 104 MT and National Seizure (ANFand IATF agencies) was 288 MT. Moreover, in 2019, ANF hasseized 153 MT and National Seizure was 287 MT.

e. Special Campaigns against Drug Street Peddlers ProvidingDrug to Youth ANF has conducted various crackdown campaignsagainst drug suppliers to educational institutions and youththroughout the country in order to prevent youth from the menaceof drugs. Various operations were carried out in vicinities ofeducational institutions throughout the country, resultantly differenttypes of drugs were seized. Special focus was paid on eliminatingdrug supply to educational institutions i.e. universities, collegesand schools with well planned, coordinated and result orientedoperations, so that this menace can be eliminated from the society.Special campaigns were conducted as under:—

(1) 12 Apr. to 30 Apr. 2016

(2) 29 Jun. to15 Jul. 2016

(3) 15 Nov. to 25 Nov. 2016

(4) 15 Sep. to 30 Sep. 2018

(5) 25 Dec. 2018 to 10 Jan. 2019

(a) Campaigns against Poppy Eradication and destruction are beingcarried out in collaboration with Regional Directorates and ProvincialAdministration.

(b) 702 awareness campaigns, lectures, workshops, seminars, walks,and sports activities were conducted highlighting emerging trends ofdrugs abuse.

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(c) ANF Youth Ambassador Program. The program was launchedin June 2014 and has approximately 7800 active youthambassadors from different walks of life throughout the country.It aims at promoting mass awareness, highlighting emerging trendsof drugs abuse, especially amongst the youth. It provides platformfor projecting young talent to channelize the role of youth, thusserving humanity and society.

(d) FM-101. Dedicated time from 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm has beenearmarked for ANF where masses are being given awareness ondrugs and its adverse effects.

(e) To increase reach out support for youth, an app has beendeveloped entitled “Zindagi” through which all inclusiveinformation regarding drug hazards can be approached alongwithinformation of Treatment Facility.

(f) The efforts are underway to bring all treatment and rehabilitationcenters in the ambit of proposed regulatory framework. In thisconnection, a draft bill has been prepared by the Ministry whichwill soon be presented before the parliament for its approval.This bill envisages: to regulate for quality assurance of drugprevention, treatment and rehabilitation services in the country;

68. *Syed Abrar Ali Shah:


(a) whether it is a fact that different Sports Federations especiallyFootball Federation of the country do not have recognition ofWorlds Governing body;

(b) whether it is also fact that respective Governments could notsolve issues of such Federations especially Football Federation;if so, the reasons thereof; and

(c) the steps being taken by the Government in this regard especiallypromoting sports of the country in international arena?

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Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (Dr. Fehmida Mirza):(a) National Sports Federations are the sole organization working for thepromotion of respective sport in the country. It is also recognized by AsianFootball Confederation (AFC) and Federation International De FootballAssociation (FIFA).

(b) FIFA & AFC has appointed a Normalization Committee headedby Mr.Hamza Khan comprising two members each from both the groups. It isa known fact that the normalization committee was put in place because thesituation of football in Pakistan was not perfect. FIFA has set a deadline to theNormalization Committee for solving all the problems.

(c) In the wake of 18th Constitutional Amendment Ministry of Sportshas been devolved and now provinces are mainly responsible for strengtheningsports through provision of adequate funds and other measures. However, theFederal Government has constituted a “Federal Sports CoordinationCommittee” headed by the Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordinationand all the Provincial Ministers for Sports as Members, to facilitate andcoordinate the promotion of sports through pro-active engagements ofprovincial governments, private sector and concerned sports organizations.The recommendations of Task force on Institutionalizing of sports have alsobeen conveyed to the provinces. The provincial Governments should focus ondevelopment of sports infrastructure at each Tehsil besides provision ofadequate sports facilities in all schools in order to promote / strengthen sportsat grass root level. Besides Chairman Senate has also constituted Senate SpecialCommittee headed by Senator Dilawar Khan for promotion and developmentof football in the country.

69. *Syed Agha Rafiullah:

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human ResourcesDevelopment be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government has taken notice of the failure ofrelevant departments of the Ministry to send due number ofPakistanis in Qatar, which emerged as one of largest marketof workforce in recent years considering the fact that WorldCup of Football is going to be held therein in 2022; if so, thedetails thereof;

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(b) total number of Pakistanis, who work in the aforesaid countryalongwith due share of the Pakistanis, in the workforcemarket of the Qatar, which should be present there; and

(c) what remedial steps are being taken by the Government tocapture such workforce market for Pakistanis?

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human ResourcesDevelopment: (a) Government of Pakistan is fully cognizant to the fact thatQatar is an important potential country for Pakistani workers. Ministry ofOverseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD)/Bureauof Emigration & Overseas Employment (BE&OE) are making every possibleeffort to get the maximum job opportunities for Pakistani workers from theState of Qatar. In 2015, Emir of Qatar announced 100,000 jobs for Pakistaniworkers in the context of upcoming FIFA World Cup, 2022. Since 2015, till2019, more than 74000 Pakistani workers have been registered for overseasemployment to Qatar by BE&OE. Moreover, State of Qatar selected Pakistanto be one of the eight countries where Qatar Visa Centers (QVCs) were to beestablished. The QVCs have been established in Islamabad and Karachi tofacilitate intending emigrants for completing the visa process and alliedrequirements i.e. medical, finger printing etc. before departure to Qatar. Thecost of the entire procedure is born by the Qatari employers.

(b) Since 1971, till 2019, 187,004 Pakistani workers were registeredby BE&OE towards Qatar. This office only registers the data of outgoingemigrants and it does not have the record of Pakistani workforce workingthere at present.

(c) Government of Pakistan is trying its best to get the advantage ofQatar’s labour market. In this regard, diplomatic efforts are underway andhigh level visits are being made to increase the quota for Pakistani workers.Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development/ Bureauof Emigration & Overseas Employment are in active coordination with Qatar’sMinistry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (ADLSA)to create online linkage between the job portals of BE&OE and Qatar forrecruitment of Pakistani workers.

70. *Mr. Mahesh Kumar Malani:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state how many cases ofdomestic violence against female servants have been reported inIslamabad in last five years?

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Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): During the last fiveyears, the following cases were registered within Islamabad regarding domesticviolence against female servants:——————————————————————————————

Year Cases registered——————————————————————————————

2015 -

2016 02

2017 02

2018 02

2019 04

——————————————————————————————Total 10

——————————————————————————————The following steps have been taken by ICT Police to control the

domestic violence against female servants within Islamabad:

All the SDOP’s / SHOs have been strictly directed to register the FIRof such cases upon receipt of any complaint without any delay. The victim ofviolence will be sent to nearby Hospital for medical treatment if necessary.Necessary counsel / advice may be provided to the victim / complainant.

All the SDPOs / SHOs have been strictly directed to arrange meetingswith the local Ulema, Teachers and notables of the Society and they will beasked to impart lectures amongst the public about the importance of femaleswithin the society being sensitive gender deserving for special attention.

ICT Police has formulated an SOP for education of police officerswhile dealing with victim of above issues.

A model desk at women Police Station has been established with thehelp of NGOs and volunteers in a productive manner.

Capacity building programme for Police officers have also been started.

An awareness campaign has been launched in Social Print andElectronic Media.

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A special Police help line 8090 has been established where the victims(either male / female) of domestic violence, can ask for help / guidance. Servicesof two medical practitioners, a physiologist and a Lawyer have beenrequisitioned for the instant purpose.

71. *Dr. Nafisa Shah:


(a) when was the last time the meeting for the CCI was held; and

(b) what is the Constitutional requirement for meeting of the CCI?

Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (Dr. Fehmida Mirza):(a) The last meeting of CCI was held on 23-12-2019;

(b) Article 154(3) of the Constitution, provides that the Council ofCommon Interests (CCI) shall meet at least once in 90 days. As per Rules ofBusiness, the Ministry of IPC has been performing secretariat work for theCCI.

72. *Ms. Shazia Marri:


(a) whether Government intends to conduct a comprehensive study-cum audit to identify reasons behind poor performance of thePakistan in different disciplines of sports at international arena,which include Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Asian Gamesand others international events in recent years; if so, the details;if not, the reasons thereof;

(b) the plan of the Government to frame a comprehensive policy tostrengthen sports in the country in order to get success atinternational arena; and

(c) the objectives set by the Government for upcoming Olympics?

Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (Dr. Fehmida Mirza):(a) National Sports Federations are autonomous bodies who are mainlyresponsible for performance of athletes in their respective sport. However, on

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the request of Government, Auditor General of Pakistan is conducting “ForensicAudit” of Sports Federations. Audit Reports in respect of Pakistan HockeyFederation, Pakistan Tennis Federation and Pakistan Volleyball Associationhave been received which are under process for taking further necessary action.

The National Assembly Standing Committees on IPC has taken up theissue of performance of National Sports Federations and also of NationalTeams.

Senate Sub-Committee of Standing Committee on IPC has prepareda report on the performance of Hockey Federation and report will be laidsoon.

(b) In the wake of 18th Constitutional Amendment, Ministry of Sportshas been devolved and now provinces are mainly responsible for strengtheningof sports through provision of adequate funds and other measures. However,the Federal Government has constituted a “Federal Sports CoordinationCommittee” headed by the Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordinationand all the Provincial Ministers for Sports as Members, to facilitate andcoordinate the promotion of sports through pro-active engagements ofprovincial governments, private sector and concerned sports organizations.The recommendations of Task Force on Institutionalizing of Sports has alsobeen conveyed to the provinces. The provincial governments should focus ondevelopment of sports infrastructure at each Tehsil besides provision ofadequate sports facilities in all schools in order to promote/strengthen sportsat grass root level.

(c) The Government is keen for maximum participation in upcomingOlympic Games. National Sports Federations are mainly responsible forpreparation, training and performance of athletes before participating in anyInternational event. However, participation in Olympic Games is subject toachieving mandatory set standards through qualifying rounds. So far, a total offive athletes in different sports disciplines have qualified for Olympics(1-Athletics, 3-Shooting, 1-Equestrian).

Pakistan Sports Board is providing maximum support to the nationalathletes through organizing training camps, provision of coaches and othertechnical facilities for grooming the talented players.

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73. *Malik Muhammad Ehsan Ullah Tiwana:


(a) the number of cases received for renewal of Passports appliedby the expatriates in the Pakistan Missions during the last year;

(b) the average time of processing thereof;

(c) the number of cases pending in Pakistan Mission in Pretoria,South Africa;

(d) is there a time limit for process of such requests;

(e) the tenure of current passport officer at Pretoria, Mission;

(f) whether there are any complaints lodged against the saidofficer by the Public on PM Portal or others; and

(g) whether there is any proposal under consideration to replacethe said officer in near future?

Reply not received.

74. *Mr. Naveed Aamir Jeeva:


(a) information about the total number of registered/un-registeredcooperative housing societies operating in the Islamabad CapitalTerritory;

(b) the number of societies vis-a-viz their managementallegedly involved in corrupt practices, embezzlement of moneyand fraud and;

(c) the approximate number of members of these societies who havenot been able to get physical possession of their plots despitefull payment of cost of land and other dues; and

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(d) what measures, are being taken by the Government for handingover of such societies to institutions, such as CDA, DHA, Bahriain order to ensure that the lawful allottees of these societies shallget the possession of their allotted plots within a specified timeframe?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) There are total 40Cooperative Societies registered with Cooperative Societies Department, ICT,Islamabad.

There are 18 Cooperative Housing Societies registered with CooperativeSocieties Department, ICT, Islamabad and operating in the Islamabad CapitalTerritory (functioning in CDA Zone-II & Zone-V) (fall within the limits of ICT).

The remaining 22 Cooperative Societies have their projects out of theboundary limits of ICT (Rawalpindi Division). The information provided in thisreport pertains to the Societies falling in ICT limits only.

(b) Large scale irregularities in different Cooperative societies had beenpointed out in the audits of the Societies and further action for recovery of embezzledamount is under process by filing cases under Section 50-A of the CooperativeSocieties Act, 1925, in the court of the Deputy Commissioner / RegistrarCooperative Societies, ICT against the concerned Managing Committees:——————————————————————————————S.No. Name of Society Embezzled

amount(Approx)

——————————————————————————————1. Senate (Sectt) Employees Cooperative 320 Million

Housing Society

2. Civilian Employees Cooperative Housing Society 2.56 Billion

3. OGDC Employees Cooperative Housing Society 670 Million

4 Jammu & Kashmir Cooperative Housing Society 1.70 Billions

5. Federal Employees Cooperative Housing Society 7.46 Billions

6. Federation of Employees Cooperative Housing 410 MillionSociety

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(c) Total number of 20423 Members (approximate) of the CooperativeSocieties who have not been given physical possession of their plots, despite fullpayment of cost of land and other dues deposited by the members.

(d) The Cooperative Societies registered with Cooperative SocietiesDepartment, ICT, Islamabad are regulated under Cooperative Societies Act,1925 and Islamabad Cooperative Societies Rules, 2018. There is no suchprovision of handing over Cooperative Societies to other departments,autonomous bodies or private entities or authorities in the CooperativeSocieties Act, 1925. Any discrepancy or violation committed by ManagingCommittee is dealt under Cooperative Societies Act, 1925. The brief summaryabout regulation of Cooperative Societies as per Cooperative Societies Act,1925 & Islamabad Cooperative Societies Rules, 2018 is as under:—

(i) Section 10 of the Cooperative Societies Act 1925: Registration ofSociety.

(ii) Section 43 of the Cooperative Societies Act 1925: inquiry byRegistrar.

(iii) Rule 48 of the ICT Cooperative Societies Rules, 2018: Supersessionof Managing Committee due to lieu of corruption/ mal practices ormis-management.

(iv) Section 50A of the Cooperative Societies Act 1925: Recoveryproceedings.

(v) Section 54 of the Cooperative Societies Act 1925: Arbitration processto resolve issue / complaints of cooperative society members.

(vi) Section 44-C, D&E of the Cooperative Societies Act 1925: Specialmeasures of Registrar to operate society functions.

The cases of all the irregularities pointed out are already under actionon various forums i.e. Registrar Cooperative Societies, ICT, Islamabad,Secretary Cooperative etc. Moreover, the subject of societies also falls in thejurisdiction of FIA / NAB where cases are under trial.

At present a reference against M/o Commerce Employees CooperativeHousing Society, Islamabad is under trial in the Accountability Court No. IIIslamabad and a case against Federal Employees Cooperative Housing Society,Islamabad is also under investigation in the FIA Islamabad.

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75. *Moulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali:


(a) the name of administrative department of Faisal Mosque,Islamabad;

(b) whether it is a fact that the administrative affairs of FaisalMosque being carried out under the semi-Government set up; ifso, the reasons thereof; and

(c) whether there is any code of conduct for the visitors of FaisalMosque, Islamabad?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) Capital DevelopmentAuthority is administrative department of Faisal Mosque.

International Islamic University has occupied Masjid illegally. So thereis a serious confusion regarding custodianship of the Masjid had already beenbrought in the notice of Senate Standing Committee.

(b) Masjid is being maintained by CDA occupied by InternationalIslamic University (Dawah Academy) So it is under Federal Government.

(c) Foreign delegate/ visitors are allowed on request of concernedMinistry / Department through Public Relation Directorate, CDA For generalpublic there no such code of conduct. They are allowed to enter in to MainHall during prayer times only.

76. *Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak:


(a) the number of foreign citizens, including refugees living inPakistan during the year 2009 to 2012 and 2013 to 2018 whowere issued illegal ID Cards by NADRA; and

(b) the action taken against those who were responsible for the saidactivity?

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Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) Requisite informationis as under:—

Numbers of Non-Nationals who managed to obtain CNICs——————————————————————————————

Years 2009-2012 2013-2018——————————————————————————————

Count 1637 474——————————————————————————————

Note: Above mentioned figures are those records which have beencancelled after fulfilling codal formalities i.e. Issuing Notices, BoardProceedings, Personal Hearing etc.

(b) NADRA takes illegal processing of National Identity cards veryseriously and if any employee is found involved, disciplinary proceedings underGovernment Servants Efficiency and Disciplinary (E & D) Rules, 1973 areinitiated against the accused. More than 240 employees have been terminatedon the charge of illegal processing of CNICs to Foreign Nationals.

77. *Ms. Mussarat Rafiq Mahesar:

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to statethe steps being taken by the Government to improve the performanceof players of Squash?

Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (Dr. Fehmida Mirza):In the wake of 18th constitutional amendments, sports has been devolved andnow Provinces are mainly responsible for strengthening of sports throughprovision of adequate funds and other measures. Besides, National SportsFederations are autonomous bodies who are mainly responsible forperformance of athletes in their respective sport. Pakistan Squash Federation’smain areas of concentration includes holding of in-country tournaments, sendingof Pakistani players for overseas events, participation of Pakistan team inmajor events of Asian and World level, holding of regular training camps anddevelopment of squash at grass root level.

As part of long term strategy to develop junior players has been sendingits players overseas to represent Pakistan in international events.

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The supporting senior players along-with grooming the junior boysand girls by providing them in country and overseas tournaments. This is aimedat improving their national and world ranking by playing maximum events.

During last 03 years, our junior players have given outstandingperformance and brought more than 80 medals (including 36 Gold, 19 Silverand 26 Bronze) in junior international events. Pakistani senior men and womensquash players have also won 21 titles in various international tournaments/championships.

Pakistan Squash players have also shown outstanding performance atmajor international events abroad. At present Pakistani Squash players wonSilver medal at Asian Senior Championship, Gold medal at Asian JuniorChampionship and Gold medal in South Asian Games 2019.

ISLAMABAD: TAHIR HUSSAIN,The 6th February, 2020 Secretary.

PCPPI—179(2020) NA—06-02-2020—600.

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(19th Session)

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

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“UNSTARRED QUESTIONS AND THEIR REPLIES”

For Friday, the 7th February, 2020

59. Mr. Saad Waseem:(Deferred during 3rd Session)


(a) whether administration of Islamabad Capital Territory has takennotice of illegal charging of parking/adda fee by persons fromevery passenger vehicle at Kallar Syedan Road, Rawat, whichfalls under the administrative control of Islamabad CapitalTerritory, despite the fact that Kallar Syedan Road at Rawatwas not included in the contract for collecting parking/adda feeat GT road Rawat; if so, the details thereof; and

(b) the steps being taken to stop such illegal charging of parkingfee forthwith and hold the responsible persons/accountable?

Reply not received.

37. Mr. Ramesh Lal:(Deferred during 5th Session)


(a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to construct roads and streets in Rehman Townand Model Valley, Sector H-15, Union Council No.45, Islamabad;if not, the reasons thereof; and

(b) the time by which the construction work will be completed inthe above said area?

Reply not received.

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6. Mr. Muhammad Aslam Khan:(Deferred during 10th Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that a Sewerage Nullah is being constructedin Chakki Bagh, Sohan, Islamabad; if so, the percentage of workcompleted thereof; and

(b) the time by which development work will be completed on thisNullah in order to facilitate residents of the said locality?

Reply not received. 19. Mr. Muhammad Aslam Khan:



(a) the reasons for reduction in clean water supply in Block Nos.20and 21, Category-IV, I-9/4, Islamabad; and

(b) whether it is a fact that the water is supplied in these blocksonly one time; if so, what steps are being taken by CDA forrestoration of sufficient water supply?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) Water to all theBlocks in Sector I-9/4 is being supplied from Poona Faqiran Treatment Plant& Tube Wells. Blocks No.20 & 21 are being supplied water at par with otherblocks in the area. Problems occurred due to frequent electric power breakdowns on the Express Feeder by IESCO besides repair / replacement ofsluice valves. Additionally, the houses have designed capacity of six personsper residence to receive 400 gallons water as per available networkinfrastructure. However, due to over occupation of houses, demand increasesto 900 to 1000 gallons water per day which causes reduction in supply Vis-a-vis demand.

(b) Although CDA is supplying water to the residents of said blockson daily basis as per schedule / timing. However, the water supply remaineddisturbed due to above said constraints. Now the position of water supply inthe said area including Block No. 20 & 21 Category-IV, I-9/4 has improved.

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1. Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:(Deferred during 18th Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that no employee is coming to cut extragrass outside the houses of Street No.49, G-10/3, Islamabad sincelong; and

(b) further it is also a fact that no plant is being planted inside thesehouses; if so, the reasons thereof?

Reply not received. 2. Ch. Muhammad Hamid Hameed:



(a) whether it is a fact that Physical/development work of Ministryof Interior Employees Cooperative Housing Society, in particularSector G-16/2, Islamabad has been stopped since long; if so,the reasons thereof;

(b) what steps are being taken to initiate physical/development atan earliest; and

(c) details of alltottees of such society sector-wise?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) CDA approved theLayout Plan (LOP) of Ministry of Interior Employees Co-operative HousingScheme located in Sector G-16, Zone-II, Islamabad over an area measuring1630.24 Kanals on 23-5- 2005. No Objection Certificate (NOC) forDevelopment for this Housing Scheme was issued on 07-10- 2010. Thedevelopment works are in progress at site. After issuance of NOC, the sponsorsof the scheme submitted an undertaking that they will abide by all terms &conditions of NOC letter dated 07-10-2010 and they will develop the schemeas per approved Layout Plan. CDA vide letter dated 7th November 2017cancelled NOC of the scheme. The NOC was restored on basis of courtorder vide letter dated 30th October 2019.

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(b) Since NOC of the scheme is intact the society can carry out thedevelopment works in scheme area.

(c) The allotment of plots is purview of Cooperative societydepartment. 3. Mr. Saad Waseem:


Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether the areas ofNaseerabad, Qasimabad, Islamabad View Colony, British Homes andAwan Town Rawalpindi come under the jurisdiction of IslamabadCapital Territory?

Reply not received.

4. Mr. Muhammad Afzal Khokhar:(Deferred during 18th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the total area of landof Islamabad Model College for Boys, H-9, Sector, Islamabad andthe piece of land from such area on which branch of National Bankof Pakistan and Kiosks were built alongwith the details of rentcharged thereof?

Reply not received. 5. Mr. Abdul Qadir Patel:



(a) whether it is a fact that the road in front of Fast University, H-9,Islamabad is in dilapidated condition due to pits; and

(b) whether any amount has been allocated for the construction ofsaid road in current budget; if so, the details alongwith the timeby which it would be repaired?

Reply not received.

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6. Mr. Saad Waseem:(Deferred during 18th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to refer to Un-Starred QuestionNo.17 replied on 8-11-2019 and to state:

(a) when was each recreational and extra curricula initiativesinitiated alongwith cost of each of said initiative;

(b) whether it is a fact that since most of such initiatives/installationshave become dysfunctional it is tantamount to poor planning atthe part of CDA; and

(c) what steps are being taken to take such initiatives in future,which will only be feasible in the longer run?

Reply not received. 7. Mr. Salahuddin:


Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state is there any option inCDA Service Regulation, 1992, that a CDA servant who left CDA forservice in other Department, re-join CDA after expiry of lien onprevious terms and conditions; if so, detail thereof?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): There is no provisionin CDA Employees (Service) Regulations, 1992, regarding re-joining of CDAServant after expiry of lien.

As per CDA Employees (Service) - Regulations, 1992, an employeecannot hold lien on two posts at the same time. 8. Ch. Muhammad Hamid Hameed:



(a) the names, designations and places of posting of the CDAemployees who have been allotted plots by CDA and yet they

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are residing in Government Houses allotted by CDA or any otherGovernment body;

(b) whether the employees who have constructed houses on theallotted plots or those who have sold out the same can stillcontinue residing in Government Houses;

(c) if so, the details thereof alongwith the relevant rules position?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) List of 308employees with their designation who are residing in GovernmentAccommodation and also in possession of plots is enclosed. (Annexure-A)

(b) The employees who completed thier own houses cannot continueresiding in Government Houses. However, the Government quarters of thosewho sold out the plots cannot be cancelled / vacated.

(c) In term of Chapter-II - Eligibility Rule-3(5) of AAR-2002(Annexure- B), adopted by the CDA: -

“A FGS/CDA employee who owns a house in his own name or in thename of his spouse or dependent children, at the station of his posting shall notbe allowed Government accommodation and shall be allowed self-hiring of thehouse. Such FGS shall be entitled to six months grace period from the date ofcompletion of his house. All the FGSs/CDA employees who are already inpossession of government accommodation shall also be allowed period of sixmonths to shift to their own houses”.

2. In the light of the above said rule the Government houses of onlythose employees are cancelled who have their own house in their or theirspouse name in Rawalpindi/Islamabad. There is no rule where the GovernmentHouses of those employees are cancelled who had been allotted plots.

3. However, in term of above said rule and subsequent CDA Boarddecision dated 10 / 05 / 2012 (Annexure-C), the Government accommodationof 110 Nos Officer / officials had been cancelled. Authority allotted these 109Nos government accommodations to the eligible employees on the basis ofGeneral Waiting List. Out of which, majority of Government accommodationhas been vacated by the Ex-allottees. However, a few cases are subjudice inthe Courts of Law. The Honorable Courts granted the stay orders. The matter

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is still under trial in the different courts of law. Law Wing is pursuing eachcase vigorously and waiting the final decision / orders of the courts. As soonas, these remaining quarters are vacated, it will be handed over to thebonafied allottees.


9. Ms. Shahida Rehmani:(Deferred during 18th Session)


(a) the total amount spent on the only route leading from Gate No.5of Police Training College, Sihala to Mouza Hon Dhamial andits adjacent locality during the last six years;

(b) whether it is a fact that this route has never been constructedcompletely and is facing wear and tear at present and is a sourceof accidents and if so, then who is responsible for this sorry stateof affairs; and

(c) whether any plan to metal the said road is under considerationand if so, the details thereof?

Reply not received. 10. Mr. Salahuddin:



(a) the number of complaints with CDA regarding allotment of plotsin Fruit Market in Sector I-11/4, Islamabad at present; and

(b) whether any complainant has been deprived of his right for plotallotment due to mistake from the CDA despite paymentof amount prescribed for the plot; if so, whether theperson affected will be compensated?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) No complaint existsat present against allotment of Plots in Fruit & Vegetable Market SectorI-11/4, Islamabad.

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(b) No Complainant in this regard has been deprived as per availablerecord.

67. Mr. Saad Waseem:(Deferred during 18th Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that Fisheries Department of ICT, Islamabadhas increased charges of fishing in Rawal Dam, Islamabad fromRs.10/- to Rs.1000/- recently; if so, the justification thereof; and

(b) what steps are being taken to rationalize the aforesaid fee?

Reply not received.

68. Mrs. Shahida Akhtar Ali:(Deferred during 18th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to refer to Un-starredQuestion No.35 replied on 5-12-2019 and to state:

(a) the number of Beauty Parlors in Khan Market and SherazMarket, G-10/3 which were issued notices alongwith the nameof the parlor, date of issuance of notice and the details of fineimposed thereon;

(b) the date on which tests for AIDs and hepatitis of staff of saidparlors have been conducted; and

(c) whether said parlors have been fined for not sterilizing theirinstruments; if so, the amount of fine; if not, the reasons thereof?

Reply not received. 69. Ms. Shahida Rehmani:



(a) date-wise number of pilgrims went to Iran through Taftan fromPakistan during the period from January 2019 to December2019; and

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(b) the arrangement made by immigration department to providethe facility of water, wash rooms, prayer area, waiting rooms,rest houses for the pilgrims and the standard, quality of thesefacilities alongwith the details thereof?

Reply not received. 16. Ch. Aamir Sultan Cheema:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether the areas ofNaseerabad, Qasimabad, Islamabad View Colony, British Homes andAwan Town come under the jurisdiction of Islamabad CapitalTerritory?

Reply not received. 17. Mr. Iqbal Muhammad Ali Khan:


(a) total number of sanctioned posts of BPS-17 and above inElectrical/Mechanical and Civil in Engineering Cadre in CDA;

(b) the criteria, educational qualification, etc. required as per CDAService Regulations, 1992 for promotion to the post of DeputyDirector (BPS-18) in Engineering Cadre;

(c) the qualification of incumbents working on current charge basisagainst the vacant posts of Deputy Directors (BPS-18) inEngineering Cadre; and

(d) whether it is not violation of judgment of Supreme Court dated03-10-2018 in CP No.78-K/2015?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) The details ofsanctioned posts of BPS-17 and above in Electrical /Mechanical and Civil inEngineering Cadre in CDA is available at “Annexure-A”

(b) The criteria for promotion to the post of Deputy Director(BPS-18) Civil and E&M is available at “Annexure-B”

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(c) Information in respect of qualification of incumbents working oncurrent charge basis against the vacant posts of Deputy Directors (BPS-18)in Engineering Cadre Available at “Annexure-C”.

(d) Honorable Supreme Court of Pakistan, judgment passed in CPNo. 78-K of 2015 on 24-01-2018 stipulates that Government shall not allowpermit any person who does not possess accredited engineering qualificationfrom accredited engineering institutions and his/her name is not registered asregistered engineering or professional engineer under PEC Act, to performprofessional engineering work as defined in the PEC Act.

Current charge of the post of Deputy Director in Engineering Cadrehas been assigned to both Degree and non-degree holders as stop-gaparrangement that has been carried out owing to the fact that there has been aban on fresh recruitment on different posts including Engineering posts of theAuthority for quite long. Similary, over a period of time; a lot of posts haveremained vacant due to retirement of employees. Such arrangement bears nofinancial incentive to incumbents. However, efforts are being made to fill-upvacant posts through promotion and fresh recruitment.

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library) 18. Mr. Abdul Qadir Patel:


(a) whether it is a fact that demarcation symbols in form of rocksplaced on the road from Golra Mor to Sector I-14, Islamabadare now displaced/removed; if so, the reasons thereof;

(b) whether it is also a fact that massive encroachment has beenmade on such road;

(c) if so, the steps being taken by the CDA to install signs ofdemarcation and to remove encroachments made on aforesaidroad?

Minister for Interior (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a) The boundary pillarsshowing Islamabad Capital site are erected at site, on the said road.

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(b) - In the wake of recent demarcation, it has come to surface thatCDA had acquired land for construction of 110 ft width road leading towardsSector 14 from Golra More.

- Out of which only 25 ft single road is constructed at present whilemechanics shops and other structures have been foundconstructed hence, encroached western part of said road.

(c) - The occupants of all structures have been served notices underSection 49-C of CDA Ordinance to provide any valid proof of ownership andvoluntarily vacation of acquired road strip.

- in case of non-compliance, CDA will proceed for retrieving theland acquired for said road.

- In the light of demarcation conducted by revenue staff of CDAas at (b), the relevant formation has been requested for erectionof signs of demarcation the said road.

19. Mr. Saad Waseem:


(a) whether the CDA has taken notice of deteriorating condition ofdifferent main and link roads in the Capital;

(b) if so, is there an assessment made to determine the magnitudeof deterioration of such roads in recent time; if so, the detailsthereof;

(c) the budget allocated for repairing of such deteriorating roads inthe year 2018-19 and 2019-20 released and utilized so far; and

(d) the steps being taken by the Government to ensure timely repairof such roads in future?

Reply not received.

20. Ms. Nusrat Wahid:

Will the Minister for Narcotics Control be pleased to state the stepsbeing taken by the Government to control drugs trafficking and drugabuse in the country?

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Minister of State for Narcotics Control ( Mr. Shehryar Afridi): TheMinistry of Narcotics Control (MNC) being the lead Ministry on the subjectof Narcotics is taking various steps to stop the menace of narcotics in thesociety. The steps are as under:

1. In the domain of drug demand reduction Ministry of NarcoticsControl is conducting following activities with main focus on educationalinstitutions and settings:

Lectures/Awareness Sessions/Seminars.

T.V Programs.

Radio Programs.

Awareness Walks

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

Launching of campaigns/crackdown against drug peddlersinvolving all law enforcement agencies (LEAs) including policeunder Inter Agency Task Force

Establishment of Canine units (sniffer dogs) at each RegionalDirectorate

Expansion of Intelligence network of ANF to main cities

Use of CCTV camera for effective profiling of passengers atairports.

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

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

Destruction of poppy cultivation with collaboration of Provincialand district Government to maintain poppy free status since 2001.

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3. Formulation of revised comprehensive National Anti NarcoticsPolicy, 2019.

4. “National Drug Use Survey” was carried out in 2013. Freshsurvey is underway and likely to be completed in 2020.

5. On Pakistan’s Initiative, United Nations Commission on NarcoticsDrugs (UNCND) adopted resolution titled “Strengthening Efforts to PreventDrug Use in Educational Settings” in its 61st Session (March 2018) in Vienna,Austria. To implement this resolution, a National stakeholders meeting washeld on 18-10-2018 wherein representatives of Federal/Provincialgovernments (including AJK & GB) participated. The objective of the meetingwas to prepare National Strategy on prevention of drugs in educational settings.

6. The Master Plan for Drug Abuse Control 2019-20 has beenprepared by the Ministry of Narcotics Control and the Anti Narcotics Force,through the above mentioned consultative process while keeping in view theglobal, regional and domestic narcotics environment in view to identify futurechallenges. The Master Plan provides for a clear outline; and establishes abase for national consequences, so that implementation parameters can bederived for fine tuning of working modalities.

7. To increase reach out support for youth, an app has beendeveloped entitled “Zindagi” through which all inclusive information regardingdrug hazards can be approached alongwith information of Treatment Facility.

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

9. A meeting of the Federal Minister for Narcotics Control with theowners of 24 private schools system held on 11th September, 2019 for creatingawareness among the students in schools against the menace of drug use andits harmful effects on life. In this context, the second phase of the meeting hasbeen conducted on 3rd October, 2019 chaired by the Federal Minister forNarcotics Control with the owners of the private schools system to devise thestrategy for coping with drug problem.

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

21. Ms. Fauzia Behram:


(a) whether it is a fact that a number of public and private officeshave encroached upon green belts in various sectors of Islamabadby constructing parking areas;

(b) if so, details thereof and action taken by the CapitalDevelopment Authority against violators/enchroachers?

Reply not received. 22. Mr. James Iqbal:


(a) the reason to close the road from Blue Area to D-roundabouttime and again; and

(b) the time by when it will be opened?

Reply not received.

23. Ms. Seema Mohiuddin Jameeli:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the number of FIRsregistered from 6th January, 2017 to 6th January, 2020 in PoliceStation Sehala, Islamabad alongwith date, number, area and head-wise details thereof?

Reply not received.

24. Moulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to refer to the Starred QuestionNo.157 replied on 09-08-2019 and to state;

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(a) the steps being taken by the Government to store the waterreleased from Rawal Dam during opening the spil ways alongwiththe detail thereof;

(b) how many times the water spil ways of Simly Dams were openedduring the last six months and the volume of water releasedtherefrom, whether any project is under consideration to storethe said water; if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof?

Reply not received.

ISLAMABAD: TAHIR HUSSAIN,The 6th February, 2020. Secretary.

PCPPI—179(2020) NA—06-02-2020—600.

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