Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) the criteria prescribed to allot government accommodation at present; (b) whether it is a fact that a seniority list of government employees for the allotment of government accommodation has been compiled by the Estate Offices; (c) whether it is also a fact that the online seniority list of government employees is neither being maintained nor implemented in letter and spirit; if so, the steps being taken to ensure transparency in this regard; (d) the break-up of allotments made as per seniority list and out of turn separately during the last 5 years; and (e) the steps being taken to bring transparency in allotment of Government accommodations?

Will the Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the private TV channels of the country have been authorized to telecast foreign transmissions on their channels; if so, the details along with justification thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that Supreme Court has banned the telecast of Indian TV channels in Pakistan; (c) whether it is further a fact that private TV channels are telecasting Indian contents on their channels; if so, the steps being taken to implement the orders of Supreme Court in letter and spirit; and (d) the mechanism to ensure censorship in this regard?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to ensure fixed rate of fares for taxis and other transport in Islamabad; if so, when; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) the object to build/construct the Rest Houses by the department of Postal Services; (b) the utilization of such Houses at present alongwith monthly operating expenditure of each said House at present; and (c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to privatize such Rest Houses; if so, when; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) the parameters set to control the import of explosive material in the country; (b) the parameters set to control and manage the sale and purchase of said material in the country; and (c) whether it is a fact that unconventional explosives are mushrooming in the country; if so, the steps being taken to control the import of such material?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Rs.6 billions were fixed as royalty of Electricity for the Province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 1991; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the production of electricity of Tarbela Dam and prices of electricity have been increasing since 1994; if so, the reasons for not increasing the amount of said royalty? Reply not received

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) the criteria prescribed to allot government accommodation at present; (b) whether it is a fact that a seniority list of government employees for the allotment of government accommodation has been compiled by the Estate Offices; (c) whether it is also a fact that the online seniority list of government employees is neither being maintained nor implemented in letter and spirit; if so, the steps being taken to ensure transparency in this regard; d) the break-up of allotments made as per seniority list and out of turn separately during the last 5 years; and (e) the steps being taken to bring transparency in allotment of Government accommodations?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister?s Office be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the bilateral agreements regarding investment have been signed by the Government with the USA during the year 2013-14; (b) if so, the present status thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Rs.6 billions were fixed as royalty of Electricity for the Province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 1991; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the production of electricity of Tarbela Dam and prices of electricity have been increasing since 1994; if so, the reasons for not increasing the amount of said royalty?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the housing census was conducted during the year 2011; if so, the details thereof alongwith the expenditure incurred thereupon; (b) whether it is also a fact that population census has not been conducted on the basis of said housing census; if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) the steps being taken to carryout population census at the earliest to ensure the distribution of resources in an Improved mechanism?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state whether it is a fact that Pakistan has signed agreements for avoidance of double taxation with other countries; if so, its impacts on our economy alongwith the details thereof?

Will the Minister fo r Commerce be pleased to state whether it is a fa c t that all attached departments o f the M inistry are working without their C h ie f Executives; i f so, the reasons alongwith the time by which postings will be made therefor?

Will the Minister fo r Commerce he pleased to state: (a) the names o f Commercial Councilors p o sted abroad at present * alongwith method o f their selection; and (b) the p erformance shown/made by those councilors during their tenure?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) the performance made by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) during the last six months; (b) the total number of cases of corruption registered in NAB during the said period; and (c) the total number of pending cases of corruption in NAB at present?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state the steps taken by the Government to particularly fix maximum prices of essential commodities under the Price Control and Prevention of Profiteering and Hoarding Act, 1977?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state the role of the Controller General of Prices in the recent price hike throughout the country?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state the selection, monitoring and evaluation criteria of the Pilots of PIA at present?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state the steps taken by the Government to particularly fix maximum prices of essential commodities under the Price Control and Prevention of Profiteering and Hoarding Act, 1977?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state the role of the Controller General of Prices in the recent price hike throughout the country?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) the performance made by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) during the last six months; (b) the total number of cases of corruption registered in NAB during the said period; and (c) the total number of pending cases of corruption in NAB at present?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the Government has failed to eliminate Riba as early as possible according to the Article 38(f) of the Constitution 1973; if so, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the construction work of Wali Interchange on the M-1 before Junction-4 has not been completed so far; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister Incharge o f the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fa c t that the re-employment o f retired employees has been stopped by the order o f the Supreme Court; (b) the names o f institutions whose heads have not been appointed by the Government so far; and (c) whether it is also a fact that the said court has given order fo r the appointment o f said heads; i f so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister fo r Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage be p le a sed to state the regulatory measures adopted by the Government to ensure the implementation o f Article 19-A o f the Constitution o f Islamic Republic o f Pakistan fo r upholding the basic moral values o f the Nation through its media ?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the Government has failed to eliminate Riba as early as possible according to the Article 38(f) of the Constitution 1973; if so, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the employees of the institutions being privatized will be absorbed in other departments on priority basis; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard so far?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that as per orders of the Supreme Court, the work on Sui Gas Schemes has been stopped in Nowshera, (NA-6); (b) whether it is also a fact that some of the said schemes have been completed and the work on the other schemes has been stopped despite the availability of material; if so, the time by which the work on the same will be completed; and (c) the steps being taken by Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state the present status of on-going renewable energy projects in the country?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Ministry to utilize Solar Power by developing projects in various areas of the country; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter Faith Harmony be pleased to state the year wise number total of employees of the Ministry sent to Saudi Arabia for Hajj duty during the last five years?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state the name of airports of the country on which ILS Cat-III (C) system has been installed so far?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state whether it is a fact that garbage is being burnt continuously in Islamabad causing considerable damage to public health and the environment; if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the FBR Tax Exemptions report has been published recently; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state the present status of the NFC award?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state the progress made by the Ministry for the establishment of EXPO Centres in Peshawar, Quetta and Faisalabad during the year 2013-14?

Will the Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the ratio of cutting of trees in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan is increasing; (b) if so, the steps/action being taken by the Ministry to control the said cutting of trees and to preserve the natural forests in the said areas?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the employees of the institutions being privatized will be absorbed in other departments on priority basis; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard so far?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state whether it is a fact that a Pakistani citizen Shaukat Ali died in an Indian Jail recently; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that as per orders of the Supreme Court, the work on Sui Gas Schemes has been stopped in Nowshera, (NA- 6); (b) whether it is also a fact that some of the said schemes have been completed and the work on the other schemes has been stopped despite the availability of material; if so, the time by which the work on the same will be completed; and (c) the steps being taken by Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state whether it is a fact that prices of gas will have to be increased by July, 2014 in order to meet the conditions of IMF for loan?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to increase the supply of gas to Power Houses; if so, when it will be implemented alongwith the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Internationally certified laboratories are working in Pakistan; (b) if not, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to introduce such laboratories in the country in the near future?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state the month-wise details of salaries paid to the Managing Directors of SNGPL and SSGPL during the year 2013-14?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state whether it is a fact that members involved in the OGRA scam are still holding their official positions; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the contract of 25 billion US Dollars for the Neelum Jhelum Hydro Power Project has been awarded; (b) the circumstances under the WAPDA accepted the said contract; and (c) whether it is a fact that violations have been made in awarding the said contract?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state the present status of the NFC award?

Will the Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the ratio of cutting of trees in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan is increasing; (b) if so, the steps/action being taken by the Ministry to control the said cutting of trees and to preserve the natural forests in the said areas?

Will the Minister for Textile Industry be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the Government has allowed the commercialization of 30 varieties of GM Cotton; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) the present status of non-recovered sui gas bills against private and public sector institutes in the country; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to control the theft of gas in the country?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state the month-wise details of salaries paid to the Managing Directors of SNGPL and SSGPL during the year 2013-14?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state whether it is a fact that members involved in the OGRA scam are still holding their official positions; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the contract of 25 billion US Dollars for the Neelum Jhelum Hydro Power Project has been awarded; (b) the circumstances under the WAPDA accepted the said contract; and (c) whether it is a fact that violations have been made in awarding the said contract?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the IMF has granted 120 million dollars for Pakistan under the Central Asia and south Asia Electricity Transmission and Transfer/Trade Project; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the variation in fuel cost for electricity generation is directly passed to consumers in their electricity bills without issuance of prior notification by the Government; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that un-authorized persons have bean allowed to enter into the cockpit of aircraft during the flight of PIA recently; if so, the reasons along with the action taken against the responsibles; (b) whether it is further a fact that Rule 197 (2) of Civil Aviation Rules, 1994 is not being implemented thereupon; and (c) the steps being taken to implement the said Rule?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the used cooking oil is being imported by the commercial importers since long; (b) whether it is also a fact that the said import is causing loss/ danger to public health and the national exchequer; (c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that 2000 Houbara Bustards were hunted in January, 2014; (b) whether it is also a fact that the permission was granted for 100 birds in 10 days therefor; and (c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to impose ban on the hunting of said birds; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state the month-wise details of salaries paid to the Managing Directors of SNGPL and SSGPL during the year 2013-14?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state whether it is a fact that members involved in the OGRA scam are still holding their official positions; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the contract of 25 billion US Dollars for the Neelum Jhelum Hydro Power Project has been awarded; (b) the circumstances under the WAPDA accepted the said contract; and (c) whether it is a fact that violations have been made in awarding the said contract?

Will the Minister for National Food, Security and Research be pleased to state whether It is a fact that the Government has allowed the commercialization of 30 varieties of GM Cotton; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the variation in fuel cost for electricity generation is directly passed to consumers in their electricity bills without issuance of prior notification by the Government; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state the progress made for the expansion project of Federal Government Polyclinic Hospital, Islamabad?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the budget of the Higher Education Commission is being reduced by Rs.5 billion; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether the persistent delay in payment of public dues by the public entities is putting a strain on financial resources of the Government; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to ensure recovery of such dues/arrears and timely payments thereof in the larger public interest?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the Pakistan Olympic Association has been suspended; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the fee of Overseas Pakistanis Foundation?s Schools is being increased twice a year; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) the year-wise income earned by OPF under the head of annual fee during the last three years alongwith the head-wise utilization thereof; (c) the prescribed criteria for increasing the said fee; and (d) whether it is also a fact that the basic facilities including the supply of potable water are not being provided to the students of said Schools despite receiving huge amount of fee from the students of said Schools?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state whether it is a fact that members involved in the OGRA scam are still holding their official positions; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the contract of 25 billion US Dollars for the Neelum Jhelum Hydro Power Project has been awarded; (b) the circumstances under the WAPDA accepted the said contract; and (c) whether it is a fact that violations have been made in awarding the said contract?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state the progress made for the expansion project of Federal Government Polyclinic Hospital, Islamabad?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic A ffairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether the persistent delay in payment of public dues by the public entities is putting a strain on financial resources of the Government; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to ensure recovery of such dues/arrears and timely payments thereof in the larger public interest?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state whether it is a fact that members involved in the OGRA scam are still holding their official positions; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state whether it is a fact that members involved in the OGRA scam are still holding their official positions; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether the persistent delay in payment of public dues by the public entities is putting a strain on financial resources of the Government; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to ensure recovery of such dues/arrears and timely payments thereof in the larger public interest?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state the steps taken by the Government to ensure safe drinking water for the public in urban and rural areas of the country?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) the present status of Genetically Modified Organisms in the country; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to ensure that farmers yields are not adversely affected by the utilization of GMOs?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state the reasons for delay in the appointment of the Executive Director of the Higher Education Commission?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state whether it is a fact that Pakistan has not met the Millennium Development Goals on children rights; if so, the steps being taken by the Ministry to meet the Goals on priority basis?

Will the Minister for Textile Industry be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the Government to facilitate textile producers who are facing regional competition due to shortage of energy; and (b) the progress made in returning unpaid cash subsidies to the Textile Industry which are still pending under the previous Textile Policy?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government to increase the exports of the country for achieving balance of trade?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that fresh water turtles are being smuggled from Pakistan; (b) whether it is also a fact that Hong Kong has requested Pakistan to receive back turtles which were smuggled from Pakistan recently; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to prevent said unlawful practice?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the “Madrassa Education Board” was established in 2001 to cater religious and modern education; (b) the total number of such Madrassas set up so far; (c) the achievements made by the said Board; and (d) whether the students of the Model Madrassa in Islamabad have received their monthly stipends over the year; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) the total annual financial package provided to the Pakistan Baitul-Mall (PBM), Islamabad during the year 2014-15 alongwith the category-wise allocation thereof; (b) whether it is a fact that the PBM has refused to pay amount on the requests of serious patients during May, 2015; (c) whether it is also a fact that the salaries to the employees of PBM for May, 2015 have not been paid; (d) if the answers to parts (b) and (c) above are in the affirmative, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage be pleased to state whether any code of conduct exists for Media outlets for verification of news before publication; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that fresh water turtles are being smuggled from Pakistan; (b) whether it is also a fact that Hong Kong has requested Pakistan to receive back turtles which were smuggled from Pakistan recently; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to prevent said unlawful practice?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the financial irregularities have been found in the Consulates of Pakistan in Manchester and Birmingham during the last two years till date; (b) if so, the action being taken by the Ministry to rectify the said matter and prevent such wrongs in the future?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state the details of benefits accrued to the national economy so far from the Generalized System of Preferences Status granted to Pakistan?

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan is a signatory of the Antarctic Treaty; (b) whether it is also a fact that Pakistan has developed/is developing a permanent base in Antarctic; (c) if the answers to parts (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the details alongwith the scientific benefits thereof?

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

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the total internal and external debt of the country at present; (b) the total annual expenditure is being incurred on debt servicing; and (c) the steps taken by the Government for repayment of outstanding debt?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the national loss up to Rs.6 billion per month is being caused due to undocumented illegal trade taking place at Torkham Border; (b) whether it also a fact that there is no record of goods seized at said Border with concerned department; (c) if the answers to parts (a) and (b) above are is in the affirmative, the steps being taken by the Government to resolve the said issues?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the national loss up to Rs.6 billion per month is being caused due to undocumented illegal trade taking place at Torkham Border; (b) whether it also a fact that there is no record of goods seized at said Border with concerned department; (c) if the answers to parts (a) and (b) above are is in the affirmative, the steps being taken by the Government to resolve the said issues?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government to control misuse of loudspeakers in Islamabad?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government to control funds being utilized in terrorism in the country?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan has access to markets of Japan; (b) whether it is also a fact that Pakistan requires 1.4% concession on various duties where as average 5.3% tariff has been imposed on Pakistani imports; and (c) the time by which technical assistance of JAIKA will be initiated for value addition on Pakistani Textile alongwith the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government to control misuse of loudspeakers in Islamabad?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government to control misuse of loudspeakers in Islamabad?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the construction work of road from G. T. Road to Sector D-12, Islamabad has not been completed so far; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the Margalla Avenue will serve as a bypass for traffic coming from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa thereby and reduce load on the Kashmir Highway?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that no Model College for Boys/Girls has been constructed in Sector I-9, Islamabad so far; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to construct a Model College for Girls in said Sector; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan is a member of the Medical Device Manufacturers Association/Medical Equipments Manufacturers Club; (b) if not, the steps being taken by the Government to obtain its membership which will promote local industry and generate revenue therefrom?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state the details of two projects regarding to support energy and education sectors in Pakistan which were recently concluded in Pakistan-Japan bilateral agreement?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan is a member of the Medical Device Manufacturers Association/Medical Equipments Manufacturers Club; (b) if not, the steps being taken by the Government to obtain its membership which will promote local industry and generate revenue therefrom?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that customs duty has been imposed on books; (b) whether it is also a fact that the said duty is contrary to Article 1 of the UN Florence Agreement; and (c) whether it is further a fact that Pakistan is the signatory of said agreement?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a proposal is being suggested by the Government for withdrawal of zero-rating of sales tax on educational stationary items; (b) if so, whether said exemption will increase the prices of daily use items for students and will be contrary to the spirit of “education emergency” as declared by the Honourable Prime Minister?

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) has no fund to ensure sustainable research; (b) if so, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to give an endowment fund to the PCRWR for the said purpose?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state whether increasing the pictorial warnings on cigarette packets from 40% to 85% as announced by the Government in May, 2014 has been implemented?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony be pleased to state: (a) the prescribed procedure for appointments of the Chairman and Members of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee; and (b) the tenures for which the said appointments are being made separately?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state whether safety measures regarding their falling due to violent storms are taken when the sign boards/billboards are installed?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that financial assistance to the poors by the Pakistan Bait-ul-Mall is being provided through banks; (b) whether it is also a fact that the said persons have to face difficulties in opening accounts in the banks with small amount; (c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to provide financial assistance in cash to the said persons on presentation of their original Computerized National Identity Cards?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that customs duty has been imposed on books; (b) whether it is also a fact that the said duty is contrary to Article 1 of the UN Florence Agreement; and (c) whether it is further a fact that Pakistan is the signatory of said agreement?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state whether safety measures regarding their falling due to violent storms are taken when the sign boards/billboards are installed?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) the details of programmes of Pakistan Bait-ul-Mall initiated for Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the last five years till date; (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to upgrade the said programmes; and (c) whether there is also any proposal under consideration of the Government to initiate more such programmes in the said area?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administrations and Development Division be pleased to state whether safety measures regarding their falling due to violent storms are taken when the sign boards/billboards are installed?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) the details of programmes of Pakistan Bait-ul-Mall initiated for Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the last five years till date; (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to upgrade the said programmes; and (c) whether there is also any proposal under consideration of the Government to initiate more such programmes in the said area?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the prescribed criteria of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to provide employments to unemployed children/spouse of employees who have deceased/ incapacitated during their services; (b) the total number of persons alongwith their designations, date of invalidation and names of children to whom employments provided during the last five years till date by NADRA?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) the progress made regarding the second phase of Free Trade Agreement with China; and (b) whether less than equal reciprocity principle in favour of Pakistan has been considered therein?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state whether it is a fact that compensations have not been paid to the affectees of the Tarbela Dam so far; if so, the steps being taken by the Government to provide a fair settlement to said affectees?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the prescribed criteria of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to provide employments to unemployed children/spouse of employees who have deceased/ incapacitated during their services; (b) the total number of persons alongwith their designations,date of invalidation and names of children to whom employments provided during the last five years till date by NADRA?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the procedure adopted to write off huge amount of loans of a number of persons in the country during the last five years till date; (b) the reasons to write off millions of rupees during the said period; (c) whether it is a fact that the practice to write off loans are being continued in the country; (d) whether it is further a fact that a number of small debtors are constantly being pressurized in the country to return their loans in time; (e) the laws authorized the financial institutes to write off loans; (f) the steps being taken to recover the loans; and (g) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to make those holding public offices accountable on priority basis therefor?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) the reasons for delay to start ECO Cargo Train Service from Islamabad to Tehran and Tehran to Istanbul; (b) whether it is a fact that an MOU was signed therefor with Turkish State Railways; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to make the said service operational at the earliest?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the Government has agreed with the proposal for the establishment of an Expo Centre at Rashakai Industrial Estate, Nowshera?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) the purposes for the establishment of newly operational Interchange on the M-I before Exit to Islamabad; (b) the vehicles queues at the said Inter-change are increasing at alarming level; and (c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to provide relief to the public in this regard?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the United States Agency for International Development(USAID) had provided Purpose Built Vehicles to PESCO during them period from 01-01-2011 to 31-12-2015; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) the reasons for delay to start ECO Cargo Train Service from Islamabad to Tehran and Tehran to Istanbul; (b) whether it is a fact that an MOU was signed therefor with Turkish State Railways; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to make the said service operational at the earliest?

Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a joint venture project with Environmental Protection Agency was launched to overcome water shortage in Islamabad; (b) whether it is also a fact that 200 buildings were selected for water conservation in the said joint venture; (c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, whether the PC-I has been made therefor; if so, the details thereof; and (d) the reasons for non-implementation of said project?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that 301 applications were submitted in the Pakistan Bait-ul-Mall (PBM) from Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for financial assistance during the year 2015 and verified the same by the PBM during the year 2016; and (b) whether it is also a fact that no financial assistance has been provided by the PBM on said applications so far?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) the purposes for the establishment of newly operational Interchange on the M-I before Exit to Islamabad; (b) the vehicles queues at the said Inter-change are increasing at alarming level; and (c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to provide relief to the public in this regard?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) had provided Purpose Built Vehicles to PESCO during the period from 01-01-2011 to 31-12-2015; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state whether the Government has any plan to provide development funds through Sustainable Development Goals to districts and constituencies of the National Assembly during the current financial year; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a)whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to give custom rebate and cash subsidy to exporters; (b)if so, whether plans have been made to counter over invoicing and paper shipments which not only leads to a loss for the national exchequer but also defeats the purpose of the policy?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleased to state whether it is a fact that only one radiotherapy machine is in working order in the Nuclear Medicine Oncology and Radiotherapy Institute, Islamabad; if so, the steps being taken to ensure that the burden of patients is properly accommodated?

Will the Minister for Human Rights be pleased to state the steps taken by the Government to make laws to control child abuse and child labour in the country?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a)the present status of replacement work of gas pipeline which was damaged by flood vide SNGPL job No.16/53/001425; and (b)whether said work was supposed to be completed by 30th June, 2016?

Will the Minister for Textile Industry be pleased to state: (a)whether it is a fact that the rebate is being given by the Government on yarn exports and the yarn is the basic raw material for value added textiles; (b)whether it is also a fact that the present Government has assessed the impacts of said rebate; (c)whether it is a further a fact that the rebate will not help the international competitors in their value added industries; (d)if the answers to part (a), (b) and (c) above are in the affirmative,the steps taken by the Government to protect the value added Textile Industry?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a)whether it is a fact that 0.25% Export Development Surcharge is being collected from export proceeds; (b)whether it is also a fact that said Surcharge has led to accumulate Rs. 26 billion for the Government; (c)if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative,whether only Rs.1.5 billion out of Rs.26 billion are being disbursed for the Export Development; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a)the present status of replacement work of gas pipeline which was damaged by flood vide SNGPL job No.16/53/001425; and (b)whether said work was supposed to be completed by 30th June, 2016?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a)whether it is a fact that ban has been imposed by the Government on shifting commercial sui gas meters; (b)if so, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to remove the said ban in the near future?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a)whether it is a fact that the seniority list of applicants for provision of sui gas connections is being maintained by the Sui Northern Gas Company Limited (SNGPL) at present; (b)whether it is also a fact that the SNGPL requires a fresh application after the death of an applicant for maintaining the said seniority list; and (c)whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to give the same seniority number to a member of the deceased family of said applicant in case of his/her death under a new name; if so, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to state whether it is a fact that a PIA Aircraft A-300 is being rented to a film maker for the remake of a film?

Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state: (a)the steps being taken by the Government to curtail the rapidly depleting ground water levels in the country; and (b)whether it is a fact that over extraction has resulted in annual depletion of an estimated more than 3 km of ground water?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a)whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to launch Peshawar Mass Transit Circular Railways Project; (b)if the answer to part (a) above is in affirmative, whether Nowshera, Mardan and Charsadda will be included in the said Project?

Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state: (a)the steps being taken by the Government to curtail the rapidly depleting ground water levels in the country; and (b)whether it is a fact that over extraction has resulted in annual depletion of an estimated more than 3 km of ground water?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Establishment Division be pleased to state: (a)whether it is a fact that an Office Memorandum (OM) No.1/39/2013-E-2(PTL)was issued by the Establishment Division on 3rd August, 2016 regarding revision of assistance package for families of the Government employees, who die in service; and (b)whether it is also a fact that the said O.M. does not apply/cover families of the OGDCL employees, who die in service; if so,reasons thereof?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to take steps for formation of Disaster Victim Identification Units in the Government Hospitals, Islamabad in light of the past and the recent aircraft tragedies occurred in the country?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state: (a)whether it is a fact that only 35% of funds allocated to uplift schemes of various Ministries have been released; (b)if so, the steps being taken by the Government to ensure to release sufficient funds to meet developmental objectives?

Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the Government to curtail the rapidly depleting ground water levels in the country; and (b) whether it is a fact that over extraction has resulted in annual depletion of an estimated more than 3 km of ground water?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state the details of terms and conditions for provision of funds for projects launched/to be launched by China under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that no payment has been made to exporters against refund payment orders issued since 01-07-2016; (b) whether it is also a fact that over 150 billion rupees have been accumulated in the Federal Board of Revenue; and (c) whether it is further a fact that refund money is being shown as tax collection?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state the progress made by Government regarding implementation of WTO’s Trade Facilitation Agreement alongwith the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that visitors from South Africa eager to visit Pakistan for tourism; (b) whether it is also a fact that said visitors have to wait for an unusually long duration in the High Commission in Pretoria for visas and asked to come again therefor; and (c) whether it is further a fact that the visa process is difficult for said visitors and higher fee is being charged than neighboring countries?

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state: (a) the total funds allocated for Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) under the Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) during the last four years alongwith the district-wise details thereof; and (b) whether the work has been completed by the PCRWR in Nowshera, KPK with regard to water quality improvement technologies; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the geological assessment regarding shale gas resources in Pakistan has been made under the USAID Energy Policy Programme; if so, the results thereof; (b) the locations of “Sweet Spots” for shale gas exploration in the country at present; and (c) the present status of shale gas policy framework?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the Government to curtail the rapidly depleting ground water levels in the country; and (b) whether it is a fact that over extraction has resulted in annual depletion of an estimated more than 3 km of ground water?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state: (a) the location-wise grid stations in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at present alongwith their capacity; and (b) whether a case has been submitted to Peshawar Electric Supply Company for urgent approval to re-repair the old/burnt grid station in Nowshera Kalan to solve problems of people of said area?

Will the Minister for Water Resorces be pleased to state: (a) whether the Madian Hydropower Project/Dam is being constructed on River Swat; if so, the tariff thereof; (b) whether sponsors have approached to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to prepare feasibility study for the construction of said Dam; (c) whether approval of tariff has been given for the Asrit-Kedam Hydropower Project by the NEPRA; (d) whether Kaigah Hydropower Project (KHP)/Dam is being constructed on Indus River; if so, the tariff and feasibility study thereof; (e) whether the KHP has been approved therefor; and (f) the present status of said Projects?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to establish the Disaster Victim Identification Units in the Federal Government Hospitals, Islamabad?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the emission of electromagnetic radiations are affecting environment and causing health concerns; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, whether any mechanism is available at present to regulate the mobile cell phone towers?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state: (a) the present status of the 2x50mw Power Plant/Project from Syngas (ICCC-2009), Tharparker; (b) whether the approval therefor was given by the ECNEC in 2010; (c) whether funds have been released therefor; (d) whether the said project has not been completed so far; if so, the reasons thereof; (e) whether third party validation is within the ambit of the Planning Commission; (f) whether three names were submitted by the Member Energy, Planning Commission but notification has not been issued therefor; and (g) the details of staff involved in said project?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that no payment has been made to exporters against refund payment orders issued since 01-07-2016; (b) whether it is also a fact that over 150 billion rupees have been accumulated in the Federal Board of Revenue; and (c) whether it is further a fact that refund money is being shown as tax collection?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleased to state whether the PC-1 has been prepared for purchase of an additional Linear Accelerator machine for NORI Hospital, Islamabad; if so, the present status thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, be pleased to state whether it is a fact that funds have been allocated under the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund for Nowshera during tenure of the present Government; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources Development be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the One Window Facilitation Desk has been established at Bacha Khan International Airport/Peshawar Airport for Overseas Pakistanis; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the negative, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to set up a Desk to assist the numerous Overseas Pakistanis who travel via Peshawar?

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state the present status of the Expo Centre, Quetta?

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state the progress with regard to exports/trade made with Japan since June, 2013?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) the location-wise grid stations in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at present alongwith their capacity; and (b) whether a case has been submitted to Peshawar Electric Supply Company for urgent approval to re-repair the old/burnt grid station in Nowshera Kalan to solve problems of people of said area?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) whether the Madian Hydropower Project/Dam is being constructed on River Swat; if so, the tariff thereof; (b) whether sponsors have approached to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to prepare feasibility study for the construction of said Dam; (c) whether approval of tariff has been given for the Asrit-Kedam Hydropower Project by the NEPRA; (d) whether Kaigah Hydropower Project (KHP)/Dam is being constructed on Indus River; if so, the tariff and feasibility study thereof; (e) whether the KHP has been approved therefor; and (f) the present status of said Projects?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state the details of funds allocated by the PESCO for Chain Augmentation and ELR works during the current fiscal year?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Attock Bridge is in a dilapidated condition at present; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in affirmative, whether any action is being taken in this regard?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a private commercial shopkeeper cannot shift his/her gas meter when moving to another commercial premise for private financial or marketing reasons as per policy of the SNGPL; (b) if so, whether there is any proposal to review the policy therefor?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to refer to the Starred Question No.197 replied on 07-03-2014 and to state: (a) the present status of ongoing Renewable Energy Projects in the country; (b) whether for implementation of the RE Policy, 2006 the Alternative Energy Development Board has prepared draft rules for generation and distribution of electricity from solar at domestic level?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the Government to curtail the rapidly depleting ground water levels in the country; and (b) whether it is a fact that over extraction has resulted in annual depletion of an estimated more than 3 km of ground water?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony be pleased to state: (a) whether students of Model Madrassa in Islamabad are being paid their monthly stipends in time; (b) if not, the steps being taken to ensure its implementation?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the Government research institutes have failed to develop new varieties of Basmati and seeds of other crops having better yield and resistance against pest attacks and climate change?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the feasibility study for the construction of new International Airport in Peshawar has been conducted by the Government; if so, the details including location thereof?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Federal College of Education, Sector H-9, Islamabad has received Rs.10,000/- during the current year from each student of M. A Education, Evening Programme for transportation; (b) whether it is also a fact that said Programme has been closed by the said College; (c) if the answer to part (b) above is in the affirmative, the reasons for not refunding the received amount to said students; (d) whether it is further a fact that Rs.6000/- are being received from the students of the College as transport fee; and (e) whether it is also further a fact that Rs.500 is being charged as late fee without prescribed fee slip?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state the total funds allocated for the Sustainable Development Goals by the present Government during the previous and current financial years alongwith province-wise disbursement thereof?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state the details of development schemes started in Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the Public Sector Development Programme since June, 2017?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that there is a ban on recruitment in NADRA under the Prime Minister’s Assistance Package for families of Government employees who die during service; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, the purposes of the said package in case of ban; and (c) the steps being taken to ensure the implementation of said Package?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Government has established any risk management system to keep a check on industrial importer who use various Statutory Regulatory Orders (SROs) and Duty Tax Remission Schemes by which they import goods at zero tax and re-sell them in open market; and (b) whether it is also a fact that local commerce/trade is being damaged by it?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to refer to the Un-starred Question No.36 replied on 05-12-2013 and to state whether the Islamabad Transport Authority has managed to evolve a mechanism for fixing per kilometer fare of taxis?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Water Filtration Plants have not been installed in all Sectors of Islamabad so far; (b) if so, whether there is any plan for installation of at least one plant in each Sector of Islamabad?

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state the present status of the Expo Centre, Quetta?

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a number of letters have been written to the Additional Chief Secretary, Federal Administered Tribal Areas regarding dislocated persons/resettlement cases of dislocated persons from Nowshera since 01-01-2016 by the Ministry; and (b) whether it is also a fact that no action has been taken thereon so far; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a private commercial shopkeeper cannot shift his/her gas meter when moving to another commercial premise for private financial or marketing reasons as per policy of the SNGPL; (b) if so, whether there is any proposal to review the policy therefor?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to refer to the Starred Question No.197 replied on 07-03-2014 and to state: (a) the present status of ongoing Renewable Energy Projects in the country; (b) whether for implementation of the RE Policy, 2006 the Alternative Energy Development Board has prepared draft rules for generation and distribution of electricity from solar at domestic level?

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources has declared the water in Rawal Lake fit for human consumption; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the said water is not fit for human consumption according to reports of Laboratories of the Capital Development Authority?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the low voltage of electricity is being supplied to Irrigation Pump area at Kalpani Pul and Zandu Banda in Risalpur of District Nowshera; (b) if so, whether there is any proposal to resolve said issue at the earliest?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to refer to the Un-Starred Question No.4 replied on 15-03-2017 and to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the remaining replacement work of gas pipeline which was damaged by flood and lastly supposed to be completed by 30-06-2017 vide SNGPL Job No.16/53/001425; (b) if so, the time by which it will be completed?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Pakistan has coal reserves over 10,000 Tonnes; (b) if so, the reasons for importing coal from up to 20 countries?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony be pleased to state: (a) whether students of Model Madrassa in Islamabad are being paid their monthly stipends in time; (b) if not, the steps being taken to ensure its implementation?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the Government research institutes have failed to develop new varieties of Basmati and seeds of other crops having better yield and resistance against pest attacks and climate change?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that twenty small Dams are being constructed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; if so, the details thereof; and (b) the total funds provided by the Federal Government therefor during the last four years alongwith the utilization thereof?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state the progress made in the Tarbela 4th & 5th extension Hydropower Projects so far?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the feasibility study for the construction of new International Airport in Peshawar has been conducted by the Government; if so, the details including location thereof?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the approval for construction of three Hospitals consisting of 600 beds in Islamabad was given by the ex-Prime Minister (Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif); and (b) whether the construction work has been started thereon; if so, the details including locations thereof?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that food bags were not distributed to poor people of District Nowshera during Ramadhan-2016 and 2017 by the Pakistan Bait-ul-Mall (PBM); and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the PBM to distribute food bags to the residents of said District during coming Ramadhan?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that there is a ban on recruitment in NADRA under the Prime Minister’s Assistance Package for families of Government employees who die during service; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, the purposes of the said package in case of ban; and (c) the steps being taken to ensure the implementation of said Package?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to refer to the Un-starred Question No.36 replied on 05-12-2013 and to state whether the Islamabad Transport Authority has managed to evolve a mechanism for fixing per kilometer fare of taxis?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Water Filtration Plants have not been installed in all Sectors of Islamabad so far; (b) if so, whether there is any plan for installation of at least one plant in each Sector of Islamabad?

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a number of letters have been written to the Additional Chief Secretary, Federal Administered Tribal Areas regarding dislocated persons/resettlement cases of dislocated persons from Nowshera since 01-01-2016 by the Ministry; and (b) whether it is also a fact that no action has been taken thereon so far; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a promise was made to pay dues relating to salaries by the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) with a number of Pakistanis returned from Saudi Arabia during the year 2016; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, whether it is also a fact that dues/compensations have not been paid to said Pakistanis by the OPF so far; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the exports of sea food items of Pakistan to the United States of America, member countries of the European Union and Saudi Arabia have been banned; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps taken by the Government to lift the said ban?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a private commercial shopkeeper cannot shift his/her gas meter when moving to another commercial premise for private financial or marketing reasons as per policy of the SNGPL; (b) if so, whether there is any proposal to review the policy therefor?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to refer to the Starred Question No. 197 replied on 07-03-2014 and to state: (a) the present status of ongoing Renewable Energy Projects in the country; and (b) whether for implementation of the RE Policy, 2006, the Alternative Energy Development Board has prepared draft rules for generation and distribution of electricity from solar at domestic level?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to refer to the Un-Starred Question No.4 replied on 15-03-2017 and to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the remaining replacement work of gas pipeline which was damaged by flood and lastly supposed to be completed by 30-06-2017 vide SNGPL Job No.16/53/001425; (b) if so, the time by which it will be completed?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) the funds disbursed to PESCO under ELR/DOP and Chain Augmentation heads during the period from 04-06-2013 to 30- 06-2017; and (b) the details regarding the amount utilized under said heads in the National Assembly Constituency No.06, Nowshera-II during the year 2016-17?

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state whether any action has been taken with reference to letter F.No.04(7)/2017 dated July 4th, 2017 which was addressed to the Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources for water quality assessment in Nowshera; if so, the results thereof?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the approval for construction of three Hospitals consisting of 600 beds in Islamabad was given by the ex-Prime Minister (Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif); and (b) whether the construction work has been started thereon; if so, the details including locations thereof?

Will the Minister for Maritime Affairs be pleased to state the steps taken by the Government to prevent foreign trawlers from fishing in shallow waters causing loss to local fishing community in Karachi?

Will the Minister for Maritime Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Marine Fisheries Department has failed to satisfy the United States of America with regards to Turtle Exclusion Device/TED on Pakistan fishing vessels which resulting ban on Pakistan’s seafood products; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) the steps taken by the Government to re-assess the said matter; (c) whether it is also a fact that the said Department has tested Shrimps for White Spot disease and found the results to be negative thus satisfying their condition for export to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; (d) if so, whether the said Department informed the Commerce Division so the matter may be resolved with Saudi Arabia thereby allowing Pakistani Shrimps to be exported?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that food bags were not distributed to poor people of District Nowshera during Ramadhan-2016 and 2017 by the Pakistan Bait-ul-Mall (PBM); and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the PBM to distribute food bags to the residents of said District during coming Ramadhan?

Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state: (a) the total funds provided/disbursed to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for the year 2014 to 2017; (b) whether it is a fact that a letter No.17(9)/2015-NDMA(R&R) was written on 22nd August, 2017 by the NDMA to Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) for provision of relief to persons affected from earthquake and rains in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) since 01-01-2015; (c) whether it is also a fact that the NDMA has written six reminders in continuation of said letter to PDMA, KPK on 24-03-2016, 07-10-2016, 19-10-2016, 03-01-2017, 24-2-2017 and 18-07-2017 respectively for provision of relief to said affectees; (d) if the answers to part (b) and (c) above are in the affirmative, the reasons for not giving relief to said affectees?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to refer to the Un-starred Question No. 36 replied on 05-12-2013 and to state whether the Islamabad Transport Authority has managed to evolve a mechanism for fixing per kilometer fare of taxies?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Water Filtration Plants have not been installed in all Sectors of Islamabad so far; (b) if so, whether there is any plan for installation of at least one plant in each Sector of Islamabad?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the PC-II for the Prime Minister’s Programme for the construction of New Hospitals in the country has been made; if so, the details thereof; if not, the steps being taken to make the same at the earliest in the best interest of the public?

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state: a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to import duty free yarn and fabric from India; b) if so, the impacts of said import on cotton production of the country; and c) whether the Government has assessed the impacts of rising cotton prices on Textile Manufacturers?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether any progress has been made with regard to two hospitals consisting 500 beds and three hospitals consisting 250 beds hospitals as proposed by the ex-Prime Minister for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; if so, the locations thereof; and (b) whether the authorization of PC-II has been received from the Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that food bags were not distributed to poor people of District Nowshera during Ramadhan-2016 and 2017 by the Pakistan Bait-ul-Mall (PBM); and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the PBM to distribute food bags to the residents of said District during coming Ramadhan?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the PC-II for the Prime Minister’s Programme for the construction of New Hospitals in the country has been made; if so, the details thereof; if not, the steps being taken to make the same at the earliest in the best interest of the public?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a fact that a request was made by the IGP, Islamabad for requirement against 309 posts for the safe city project in April, 2017 which have yet to be approved; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state the steps taken by the present Government to move towards an interest free economy as envisaged by the Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah in his address upon the opening of the State Bank of Pakistan on 1st July, 1948 where emphasis was made on banking practices compatible with Islamic ideals of social and economic life?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether any progress has been made with regard to two hospitals consisting 500 beds and three hospitals consisting 250 beds as proposed by the ex-Prime Minister for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; if so, the locations thereof; and (b) whether the authorization of PC-II has been received from the Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that food bags were not distributed to poor people of District Nowshera during Ramadhan-2016 and 2017 by the Pakistan Bait-ul-Mall (PBM); and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the PBM to distribute food bags to the residents of said District during coming Ramadhan?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the amount of Rs.5050/- millions and Rs.2840/- millions were allocated for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) as part of the Prime Minister’s Global SDGs Achievement Programme for the period 2016-17 and 2017-18 respectively; (b) if so, the total out of said amount has been allocated for the National Assembly Constituency No.6, Nowshera-II since 01-01-2016; and (c) the achievements gained from the funds allocated for KPK under the said Programme alongwith the area-wise details thereof?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) whether dog and snake-bite vaccines are available in the hospitals of the Federal Capital; if so, the hospital-wise quantities thereof; and (b) the steps being taken to ensure its availability in said hospitals in the best public interest?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a fact that a request was made by the Inspector General of Police,Islamabad for recruitment against 309 posts for the Safe City Project in April, 2017 which have yet to be approved; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state the steps taken by the present Government to move towards an interest free economy as envisaged by the Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah in his address upon the opening of the State Bank of Pakistan on 1st July, 1948 where emphasis was made on banking practices compatible with Islamic ideals of social and economic life?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the Prime Minister’s Assistance Package for families of the Government employees who die in service is being implemented in the National Database and Registration Authority at present?

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state: (a) the contribution made to increase exports of the country by the Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company (PHDEC) since June, 2013; and (b) whether there is any plan to make PHDEC more effective for promoting/exporting Pakistani products globally?

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state whether the Government has taken all necessary precautions particularly with regard to quality and quantity to introduce and use of Genetically Modified/crops including cotton in the Agriculture base of the country?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state the long-service and combing criteria of SNGPL for special domestic religious consumer of Sui Gas at present?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) the details of accounts receivable and final settlement made with the Pakgen Power Limited during the year 2015; and (b) what was the figure of amount receivable and what was the final settlement reached with them?

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the conditions for authorization of import of duty free car for special/disabled persons only allow import of a brand new car; (b) whether price of said cars are high at present; (c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to review said conditions and to give allowance for import of used/old model cars?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the prescribed criteria for posting/appointment of an Honorary Ambassador and a Consul General of Pakistan abroad; and (b) the country and city-wise details of Honorary Ambassadors and Consul Generals at present along with the specific task assigned to them?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the pressure per square inch for Nowshera has dropped by 50% causing extreme public inconvenience; (b) f so, the measures are being taken to rectify the situation?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the SNGPL lines laid for domestic consumers throughout the country were subsequently provided to industries and commercial CNG stations; (b) whether it is also a fact that this led to low pressure in various localities all over the country; (c) if answers to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, whether the Government is planning for provision of separate lines for industries/commercial uses in the best public interest?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to restart the construction works of Margalla Avenue, Islamabad; if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether it is a fact that a schedule was made to complete the construction works of said Avenue during the year 2013?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that heavy amount of the Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan (USCP) is outstanding against the Government departments at present; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) the time by which outstanding amount will be paid to the USCP; (c) whether it is a fact that a large number of employees have been working on contract and daily wages in the USCP over a decade; and (d) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to regularize the services of said employees?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a package/loan of 825 million dollars has been approved by the World Bank for Power, Health and Education Sectors; if so, the details and terms and conditions thereof; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the plan for repayment of said loan has been made; if so, the detail thereof?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state: (a) the details of the Prime Minister directive issued for the establishment of 46 new hospitals out of which 14 are due to be completed within three years; and (b) the progress made on the said 14 hospitals by the Government so far along-with the locations thereof?

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state the details of the amended Free Trade Agreement with China?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the National Highway Authority is constructing a drain alongside GT Road at Iraqabad, Akora Khattak, Nowhsera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the same is uncovered at present; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, whether numerous students pass the same to attend educational institutes in said area?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) whether low voltage electricity is being supplied to village Misri Banda, Mughulki, Mian Essa, Zara Myana and Pir Sabaq, District Nowshera; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to bifurcate the feeders in the said area; (c) whether there is also any proposal under consideration of the Government to install new poles in said villages; and (d) whether there is further any proposal under consideration of the Government to provide electricity in said villages from other feeders?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the loss of the Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan has been increasing since 01-01-2013; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps taken by the Government during the last four years to control the said loss?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony be pleased to state whether changes are being considered to make the Zakat Policy more effective?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to install electricity generator from garbage in Sector I-17, Islamabad; if so, when it will be installed?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that facility of Liver Transplant is available in the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad; (b) whether it is also a fact that only one un-successful transplant case has been carried out by PIMS; (c) if the answers to parts above are in the affirmative, the steps taken by the Government to make it fully operational?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state: (a) the details of the Prime Minister directive issued for the establishment of 46 new hospitals out of which 14 are due to be completed within three years; and (b) the progress made on the said 14 hospitals by the Government so far along with the locations thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether location for establishment of a Centre of NADRA in Jahangira, District Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been finalized; if so, the time by which it will be made functional?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Pakistan Economic Zone, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is being established under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor; if so, the present status/progress thereof; and (b) the expected date of completion of said Economic Zone?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that wires and electricity poles installed by the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) on Station Road, Jahangira, District Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are not only substandard but can easily fall, causing danger to public safety; (b) if so, the steps taken by PESCO to replace/rectify the same on urgent basis?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that many oil companies in Pakistan are utilizing “manganese” in their gasoline products which are damaging vehicle engines; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, the steps taken by the Ministry to penalize the culprits and rectify the matter in best public interest since June, 2013?

"Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) Whether it is a fact that Un-official Note No. 3(NA-06)/2016/PAU-II/KP dated 24-05-207 regarding chain Augmenting of overloaded transformers of the National Assembly constituency No-06. Peshawar was sent by the Prime Ministers office to the Peshawar electric supply water (PESCO) (b) if the Answer of part (a) Above is in the affirmative, whether it is also a fact that no reply has been given by PESCO thereon so far?"

"Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) The funds distributed to PESCO under ELR/DOP and chain agumentation heads during the periods from 4-06-2013 to 30-06-2017 (b) the details regarding the amount utilized under said heads in national Assembly Consituency No.06, Nowshera -II during thre year 2016-17 "

"Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the OGDCL management has reached an agreement with the CBA unions for implementationof the Prime Minister Assistance Pacakagefor families of governemnt employees wh died in service (b) if So , the progress made with regard to those who are eligable under the said pacakge and (c) the expected time by which assistance will be provided to the elgible persons undercsaid pacakge?"

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state; a) whether it is a fact that Import Policy is being inforced on imports of plastic scrap; b) whether it is also a fact that said imports are being checked in accordance with Basel Convention; and c) whether it is further a fact that the plastic that contains contaminants is to be sent back to the country from where it was imported?

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state: a) whether it is a fact that the revised Free Trade Agreement with china entails the reduction of tariff lines despite the Federal Board of Revenue reservations; if so, the consequences that will be faced by local manufacturers therefrom; and b) the benefits for Pakistan in providing such massive exemptions?