Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that SNGPL has not provided natural gas to Sector I-16, Islamabad, despite the fact that CDA has already paid out standing amount therefor; if so, the reasons thereof alongwith the date of deposit of aforesaid amount; and (b) the steps being taken to provide natural gas to aforesaid sector, expeditiously?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the details of posts up-graded during the tenure of last Government alongwith the criteria adopted therefor; (b) whether a comprehensive approach has been followed while upgrading such posts; (c) whether it is a fact that certain cases of up-gradation are pending in the Ministry; if so, the details thereof; (d) if the answers to parts (a) and (c) above are in the affirmative, the steps being taken by the Ministry to rationalize such upgradations?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a huge amount has been collected from the candidates under the head of test fee for appointments in the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NCTA) during the years 2012-13 till date; (b) if so, the status of said amount at present; and (c) the current status of the establishment of NCTA?

Will the Minister fo r Education, Trainings and Standards in Higher Education be pleased to state: (a) the year-wise number o f FATA students who got admission in M. Sc Chemistry in the Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad during the last three years alongwith their names, father names and registration numbers; and (b) the year-wise number o f FATA students who got admission in M. A. History in the University o f Peshawar during the last five years alongwith their names, father names and registration numbers?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a huge amount has been collected from the candidates under the head of test fee for appointments in the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NCTA) during the years 2012-13 till date; (b) if so, the status of said amount at present; and (c) the current status of the establishment of NCTA?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the number of invalid/fake CNICs against which inquiries are being conducted by the NADRA Office, Lakki Marwat, since 1st October, 2013 till date alongwith the names thereof; (b) whether it is a fact that the staff of the said NADRA Office is deliberately delaying the process of inquiries thereof; if not, the progress made so far in this regard; and (c) the names and addresses of persons of Lakki Marwat, whose CNICs have been blocked during the last three years?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that an agreement has been signed between Iran and Pakistan on barter trade; (b) if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan is lagging behind in the International Food Safety Standards; (b) whether it is also a fact that the exports of seafood have not been made to the member countries of the European Union during the period from 2007 till date; (c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the reasons thereof; and (d) the steps being taken in this regard?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan is bestowed with all kinds of resources e.g, industrial rocks and minerals; (b) whether it is also a fact that the said resources have not fully explored till date; (c) if the answers to parts (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to strengthen the mineral industry; (d) if so, the steps being taken to strengthen and develop the said industry?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a large number of consumers of sui gas are not paying bills thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that a number of factories and manufacturing plants are utilizing gas without installation of gas meters; (c) if the answers to parts (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, whether any action has been taken against the responsibles during the year 2013-14; if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether the Government has failed to take necessary action against the responsibles therefor during the said period; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the number of invalid/fake CNICs against which inquiries are being conducted by the NADRA Office, Lakki Marwat, since 1st October, 2013 till date alongwith the names thereof; (b) whether it is a fact that the staff of the said NADRA Office is deliberately delaying the process of inquiries thereof; if not, the progress made so far in this regard; and (c) the names and addresses of persons of Lakki Marwat, whose CNICs have been blocked during the last three years?

Will the Minister for Education, Trainings and Standards in Higher Education be pleased to state: (a) the year-wise number of FATA students who got admission in M. Sc Chemistry in the Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad during the last three years alongwith their names, father names and registration numbers; and (b) the year-wise number of FATA students who got admission in M. A. History in the University of Peshawar during the last five years alongwith their names, father names and registration numbers?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the number of invalid/fake CNICs against which inquiries are being conducted by the NADRA Office, Lakki Marwat, since 1st October, 2013 till date alongwith the names thereof; (b) whether it is a fact that the staff of the said NADRA Office is deliberately delaying the process of inquiries thereof; if not, the progress made so far in this regard; and (c) the names and addresses of persons of Lakki Marwat, whose CNICs have been blocked during the last three years?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the urgent Sui gas connection is not being provided in the country; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the additional security amount is being charged in sui gas bills at present from the consumers without any approval; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan has to pay a fine of three million dollars per day after 1st January, 2015 in case of noncompletion of Pak-Iran Gas Pipeline Project; (b) if so, the steps being taken in this regard?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state whether it is a fact that France will provide financial assistance for electricity projects including Hydro Power Projects in Pakistan; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the National Power construction company (NPCC) of Pakistan is presently working in Saudi Arabia; (b) if so, the total number of employees working in the said company at present; (c) the criteria adopted for the selection of said employees; and (d) whether it is also a fact that extensions in service many times have been given to the present Managing Director of NPCC; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister fo r Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage he pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that more than two million illegal D.T.H connections are functioning in the country: (h) whether it is also a fa c t that the income earned therefrom is being sent abroad; (c) i f so, the names o f responsibles thereof alongwith the details o f actions taken against them so far; (d) i f not, the time by which action will he taken against the responsibles; and (e) the time by which such illegal connections will he closed/ disconnected?

Will the Minister fo r Information. Broadcasting and National Heritage he pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fa c t that appointments have been made in PTV contrary to the prescribed criteria thereof during the last fiv e years till date; (b) i f so, the reasons thereof alongwith the action taken against the responsibles?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue Economic Affairs Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the value of dollar has decreased, recently; (b) if so, the impacts made on the life of comman man therefrom so far?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state the total amount of funds have been allocated for Malakand NA-35 and Narowal-111 NA-117 under Public Sector Development Fund during the year 2013-14; and 2014- 15 separately?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to introduce corruption-free atmosphere in ?Passport Home Delivery Scheme?; (b) if so, when it will be implemented alongwith the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) the present arrangements of transport made by the Government of Pakistan for Trade by road with Central Asian States, China, India and Iran; (b) whether it is a fact that the said arrangements are insufficient; (c) if so, the steps being taken by the Government to improve the said arrangements?

Will the Minister for Textile industry be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the textile industry is facing tough competition; (b) whether it is also a fact that the said industry is also facing acute shortage of trained manpower, lack of diversification, lack of quality control system, weak social and physical infrastructure, old technology, limited connectivity of people and textile markets; (c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the steps being taken by the Government to overcome the said challenges respectively?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan has not yet been entered in the list of hi-tech export countries; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that ban has been lifted by the Supreme Court from the development works of sui gas in the country; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the said decision is not being implemented in letter and spirit in the country; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state whether it is a fact that France will provide financial assistance for electricity projects including Hydro Power Projects in Pakistan; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that an agreement has been signed with India for importing 500 MW electricity; if so, the details thereof; and (b) the ratio of load shedding of electricity to be reduced therefrom?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Turkey has filed a case of two billions dollars against Pakistan regarding generation of electricity; if so, the details thereof; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the total number of over loaded transformers and feeders in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at present; and (b) the total number of said over loaded transformers in the Malakand (NA-35) at present?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that engines of aircrafts purchased for PIA are not of high standard; (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to replace the said engines; if so, the time by which it will be implemented; and (c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that rules of NEPRA have been violated in awarding contract of Neelum-Jhelum Hydro Power Project; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to take necessary action against the responsibles thereof; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that more than two million illegal D.T.H connections are functioning in the country; (b) whether it is also a fact that the income earned therefrom is being sent abroad; (c) if so, the names of responsibles thereof alongwith the details of actions taken against them so far; (d) if not, the time by which action will be taken against the responsibles; and (e) the time by which such illegal connections will be closed/ disconnected?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) the sector-wise total number of tube-wells in Islamabad at present; (b) the total number of said tube-wells which are functional and non-functional respectively at present; and (c) the year-wise total number of tube-wells installed by CDA during the last five years alongwith the locations and date of installation thereof?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a number of tube wells have been destroyed/fallen due to the construction of road for Metro Bus Project; if so, the locations thereof; and (b) the steps taken by CDA to supply water in the said areas?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state the total amount of funds have been allocated for Malakand NA-35 and Narowal-111 NA-117 under Public Sector Development Fund during the year 2013-14; and 2014-15 separately?

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 upgrade the posts of LDC from PBS-7 to 11, UDC from BPS-9 to 14, Assistant from BPS-14 to 16 and Superintendent from BPS-16 to 17; if so, when it will be implemented; and (b) whether there is also any proposal under consideration of the Government to grant unified pay scales to the employees of the Federal Government Departments; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistanis are facing a lot of difficulties in Malaysia due to non cooperation of Pakistan?s Embassy overthere; (b) whether it is also a fact that a number of innocent Pakistanis are imprisoned overthere; (c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the details alongwith the steps being taken by the Government in this regard particularly for their release?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) the present arrangements of transport made by the Government of Pakistan for Trade by road with Central Asian States, China, India and Iran; (b) whether it is a fact that the said arrangements are insufficient; (c) if so, the steps being taken by the Government to improve the said arrangements?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Government has decided to revive the Rental Power Plants (RPPs) with the new name of Short Term Independent Power Plants to end the loadshedding of electricity (b) whether it is also a fact that the RPPs have been banned according to the decision of the Supreme Court of Pakistan due to expensive production of electricity therefrom; (c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in affirmative the reasons as to why the Government is over burdening the public instead of giving relief to them?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the total number of over loaded transformers and feeders in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at present; and (b) the total number of said over loaded transformers in the Malakand (NA-35) at present?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that rules of NEPRA have been violated in awarding contract of Neelum-Jhelum Hydro Power Project; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to take necessary action against the responsibles thereof; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that encroachments have been made in various sectors of Islamabad; (b) if so, the action taken by CDA thereabout during the year 2013-14?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the names, addresses and occupations of the individuals whose loan of Rs. 10 million and above have been written off during alongwith the amount-wise details and justifications thereof; and (b) the criteria adopted for the settlement of said loan?

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 upgrade the posts of LDC from BPS-7 to 11, UDC from BPS-9 to 14, Assistant from BPS-14 to 16 and Superintendent from BPS-16 to 17; if so, when it will be implemented; and (b) whether there is also any proposal under consideration of the Government to grant unified pay scales to the employees of the Federal Government Departments; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to initiate trade with India on equal basis; (b) if so, the steps taken in this regard on reciprocal basis so far; and (c) the detail of benefits of access of Pakistani products to India?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state the achievements made so far in respect of implementation of GSP Plus status given to Pakistan by European Union?

Will the Minister for Water and Power on be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that rules of NEPRA have been violated in awarding contract of Neelum-Jhelum Hydro Power Project; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to take necessary action against the responsibles thereof; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Finance. Revenue Economic Affairs. Statistics and Privatization he pleased to state: (a) the names, addresses and occupations of the individuals whose loan oJ'Rs. 10 million and above have been written offduring the year 2008 to 2012 by the financial institutions of the country alongwith the amount-wise details and justifications thereof; and (b) the criteria adopted for the settlement of said loan?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Establishment Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that only 10% quota is being observed to promote a Naib Qasid as LDC since long in the Ministries/Division; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to increase the said quota; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to construct separate hospitals for Overseas Pakistanis like OPF Schools; (b) if so, the time by which it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state the steps taken by the Government during the last four years till date to ensure the growth of textile exports and sustain the employments provided by the said sector?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to give priority to the persons to perform Hajj- 2018 who were dropped in the draw held for Hajj-2017; if so, the details; if not, the alternate idea/proposal/programme therefor?

Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Pakistan has been crippled by the global warming; and (b) the programs started by the Government to control/minimize the effects of global warming in the country since June, 2013?

Will the Minister for Postal Services be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Pakistan Post has failed to give effective service delivery in the country; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps taken by the Government to equalize the standard of postal services at par with the international standards?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to give priority to the persons to perform Hajj-2018 who were dropped in the draw held for Hajj-2017; if so, the details; if not, the alternate idea/proposal/programme therefor?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to introduce Rashan Card System in the country for poor people; if so, the details; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to declare a separate portion/sector in Islamabad for employees of the Federal Government; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Ministry in this regard so far?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that people in Islamabad prefer private educational institutions; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps taken by the Government to motivate people of Islamabad for Government educational institutions?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state the steps taken by the Government to meet the international standard in railway sector both in passenger and transit since June, 2013?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to give Attendance Allowance to the citizens of Pakistan over 65 years who need help to lookafter themselves because of physical or mental disability; if not, the reasons thereof; (b) if so, the steps taken in this regard?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state the details of projects of various sectors launched under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa alongwith the present status thereof?

Will the Minister for Postal Services be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Pakistan Post has failed to give effective service delivery in the country; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps taken by the Government to equalize the standard of postal services at par with the international standards?

Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state: (a) the effects of climate change on food production in the country; (b) the steps being taken with regard to these effects; and (c) the decrease made in food production due to said effects since June, 2013?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that services of the contractual employees of the Capital Development Authority presently working in the Parliament House/Parliament House Mosque, Islamabad are not being regularized since long; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to regularize the services of said employees as per Establishment Division’s U.O.No.53/1/2008-SP (Pt) dated 3-4- 2017; if so, the time by which it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to give Attendance Allowance to the citizens of Pakistan over 65 years who need help to lookafter themselves because of physical or mental disability; if not, the reasons thereof; (b) if so, the steps taken in this regard?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that increase in debts has been occurred due to CPEC and major energy projects; (b) the conditions/rate of interest for the said debts; (c) the years upto which said debts will be paid back; and (d) the details/benefits of energy projects for which debts have been taken so far?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the total number of cameras installed in Islamabad under safe city project; (b) the achievements gained with the help of said cameras so far; (c) the year-wise total expenditure incurred upon the said project; (d) the total number of police officials performing their duties under the said project; and (e) the total number of posts are lying vacant under the said project alongwith the time by which appointments will be made on said posts?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state (a) the present status of the Naulong Dam; (b) the initial cost of the said Dam at present; (c) the steps being taken to complete the said Dam; (d) the reasons for not completing the said Dam in-time; and (e) the action taken by the Government against the persons responsible for not completing the construction work of the said Dam?

Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government to control the Smog in the future?

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 establish/construct the Liver Transplant Hospital in every province with the collaboration of the Federal Government; (b) if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to give Attendance Allowance to the citizens of Pakistan over 65 years who need help to lookafter themselves because of physical or mental disability; if not, the reasons thereof; (b) if so, the steps taken in this regard?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that increase in debts has been occurred due to CPEC and major energy projects; (b) the conditions/rate of interest for the said debts; (c) the years upto which said debts will be paid back; and (d) the details/benefits of energy projects for which debts have been taken so far?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the total number of cameras installed in Islamabad under safe city project; (b) the achievements gained with the help of said cameras so far; (c) the year-wise total expenditure incurred upon the said project; (d) the total number of police officials performing their duties under the said project; and (e) the total number of posts are lying vacant under the said project alongwith the time by which appointments will be made on said posts?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the reasons of increase in domestic price of the red meat in Islamabad; (b) the steps taken by the Government to decrease the domestic price of the red meat; and (c) the official price per kg of the red meat in said city at present?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the foreign exchange reserves of the country at the end of the previous Government and at present; (b) whether it is a fact that the foreign exchange reserves of the country are being decreased; if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to increase the foreign exchange reserves in future?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) the total number of commercial gas connections provided in the Mughal Market, Sector I-8/1, Islamabad; (b) whether it is a fact that said commercial gas connections are causing low gas pressure for the domestic consumers of gas in the said Sector; (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 separate said commercial gas connections from the domestic consumers to overcome low gas pressure in the said areas; if so, when it will be implemented; and (d) the steps taken to solve low gas pressure in the said area so far?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state whether the speedy justice is possible in the country; if so, the steps taken in this regard since June, 2013; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that people in Islamabad prefer private health sector; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to motivate people of Islamabad for health sector of the Government?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the broiler chicken is good for health; if so, the details thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that the food of broiler chicken consists of harmful chemicals; (c) if the answer to part (b) above is in the affirmative, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to impose ban on the said chicken; if so, when it will be implemented?

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 give Attendance Allowance to the citizens of Pakistan over 65 years who need help to look after themselves because of physical or mental disability; if not, the reasons thereof; (b) if so, the steps taken in this regard?

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 establish/construct the Liver Transplant Hospital in every province with the collaboration of the Federal Government; (b) if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Establishment Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the post of Assistant has been upgraded by the Government from BPS-14 to BPS-16 without giving full benefits of BPS-16; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether there is any proposal to give full benefits of BPS-16 against the post of Assistant; if so, the time by which it will be implemented; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the foreign exchange reserves of the country at the end of the previous Government and at present; (b) whether it is a fact that the foreign exchange reserves of the country are being decreased; if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to increase the foreign exchange reserves in future?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the concerned department/authority has failed to lodge the report of fire incident occurred at weekly bazar, Peshawar More, Islamabad till date; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, the reasons thereof; (c) if the answer to part (a) above is in the negative, the person against whom it has been lodged along with the details thereof; (d) the action taken against the responsible thereof; and (e) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to compensate the affectees thereof; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether water filtration plants have been installed in Sector I-8/1, Islamabad; if so, the details including locations, schedule for cleansing and maintenance thereof; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in negative, the reasons thereof and the time by which water filtration plants will be installed in the said Sector?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) the prescribed criteria for appointment of the Managing Director (MD) of the Pakistan State Oil (PSO); (b) the experience, perks and privileges of the present MD of the PSO; and (c) whether appointment of said MD has been made on merit; if so,the details; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state the steps taken by the Government to introduce ideal transport system in the country since June, 2013?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) the present status of work on 16-inches diameter gas pipeline being laid in Sector I-8/1, Islamabad; and (b) the time by which work will be completed thereon?

Will the Minister for Maritime Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether the Shipping Industry is being neglected since June, 2013; (b) whether long term policy for said Industry has not been made during the said period; (c) whether there is a poor infrastructure of said Industry at present; (d) whether war risk surcharge has been imposed on the said Industry; (e) whether policy devised for collecting heavy Toll is not being implemented; (f) if the answers to above parts are in affirmative, the steps taken to overcome the said situation; (g) if the answers to above parts are in negative, the details of updated status of said Industry according to the international standards at present?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the walking/running track of cricket ground, Sector I-8/1 near Mughal Market, Islamabad has been demolished; if so, the reasons and present status thereof; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to re-build the said track; if so, the time by which it will be re-built?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) is running in loss since June, 2013; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the total number of appointments made in the ZTBL on adhoc basis during the said period along with the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether the presence of concrete blocks at police check-points is the evidence of failure of the Government to overcome the issue of terrorism in Islamabad; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the time by which all the concrete blocks will be removed therefrom?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to plant trees at both sides of Highways and Motorways in the country; (b) if so, when it will be implemented; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the un-scheduled loadshedding of electricity is being made in village Shahother, UC Garlat, Teshil Balakot, District Mansehra since long; 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 the cargo staff of PIA steal valuables from the luggage of passengers; (b) if so, the number of employees against whom actions have been taken since June, 2013; (c) the details of the nature of the actions thereof; and (d) the steps being taken to control such theft?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that potable water is not being supplied to the residents of Street No.65, Sector G-6/4, Islamabad since long; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) the time by which potable water will be supplied to said residents?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state whether the Capital Development Authority has prepared the list of affectees of Sector E12 Islamabad according to the survey conducted by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly during the year 2017; if so, the details including names and father’s names thereof?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the employees of the Federal Government departments of BPS-01 to BPS-06 have not been included in draw(s) as Hajj Moavineen for Hajj-2017; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to include such employees in Hajj draw-2018 as Moavineen; if so, when it will be implemented; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state the details of projects launched under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa along-with the present status thereof?

Will the Minister for Privatization be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to privatize education and health sectors for making the same at par with the international standards; if so, when it will be implemented; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that gas connections have not been given to the Union Council Palosa Sar, District Karak so far; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the time by which gas will be provided to said Union Council?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that sui gas meters for blue eyed persons have been installed in village Jhander Khurd Tehsil and District Gujrat; (b) whether it is also a fact that the gas meters are not being installed in the said area for entitled persons; (c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the justification thereof; (d) the names of persons whose gas meters have been installed and those whose meters have not been installed in said village along with the details thereof; and (e) the time by which the remaining meters will be installed in said area?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state whether the Capital Development Authority has prepared the list of affectees of Sector E-12 Islamabad according to the survey conducted by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly during the year 2017; if so, the details including names and father’s names thereof?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state the steps being taken by Ministry to avoid tripping of electricity due to smog?

"Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) Whether it is a fact that the Larkana Coal Power Plant has been closed if so the reasons and Present statis thereof; (b) the Impact of said plant on the national grid and (c) Whether said Plant can be made functioal : if so when it will be implemented"

Will the Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan be pleased to state: a) whether it is a fact that Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan councils are being dissolved; if so, the future of the employees of the said councils; and b) the total number of employees working in said councils at present separately?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to develop a separate Sector in Islamabad for Overseas Pakistanis living abroad; (b) if so, when it will be implemented; if not, the reasons thereof?

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Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that most of the Gas consumers installed pressure pumps/suckers in their houses due to the low Gas pressure in winter season; (b) the steps being taken by the Government in this regard; and (c) the number of persons found involved therein and the details of action taken against them?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to give subsidy on Hajj; if so, the details; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for National History and Literary Heritage be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Government has failed to implement the order of Supreme Court to adopt Urdu as an official language in letter and spirit; (b) if so, the reasons thereof; (c) if no, the departments/offices/institutions/organizations where Urdu has been adopted as official language?

Will the Minister for Aviation Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that cargo staff of PIA is accused of theft of valuables from the luggage of passengers; (b) if so, the number of employees against whom actions have been taken since June 2015; (c) the details of the actions taken against them; and (d) the steps being taken to prevent such theft?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that corporal punishment in schools has put negative impacts on mental and physical health viz poor moral internalization, increases antisocial behaviour, aggression, increases violent and criminal behaviour in children; (b) the punishment for teachers found involved in corporal punishment in the schools in Islamabad; (c) whether it is a fact that complaints are lodged against teachers habitually giving corporal punishment in IMCB,F-7/3, Islamabad from class 6th to 10th; (d) the number of complaints reported to the Principal of said school against teachers; if so, the details of action taken against said teachers; and (e) the steps being taken to train the teachers of said schools to avoid giving corporal punishment?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) yearly income and expenditures alongwith the entry fee charged at gates of F-9 Park in Islamabad; (b) whether it is a fact that the said Park lacks facilities for the children of vicinity; and (c) the time by which Government will address the problems of such Park?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the total number of employees BS-1 to 16 of National Assembly Secretariat who have applied for Motor Car and House Building Advances (MCA and HBA) since 01-01-2017 alongwith details thereof; and (b) the time by which MCA and HBA will be granted to said employees?

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the Government to reduce the import bill of the country during the last three months; and (b) the steps proposed to be taken by the Government to further reduce the said bill in near future?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that most of the Gas consumers installed pressure pumps/suckers in their houses due to the low Gas pressure in winter season; (b) the steps being taken by the Government in this regard; and (c) the number of persons found involved therein and the details of action taken against them?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state whether there is any proposal of the Government to establish evening courts in the country; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that an amount of Rs.33240/- has been deposited by a resident of Karnab Ilyas, Post Office, Dera Muslim, Tehsil Gujar Khan, District Rawalpindi in favour of IESCO for extension of LT Link on 07-02-2017 vide demand noted No.02269 date 17-11-2017; (b) if so, whether it is also a fact that LT Link extension could not be carried out so far; if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) the steps being taken to carry out the work at on earliest?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to refurbish and upgrade the Mangla Dam; (b) if so, the details of units which will be upgraded in the said Dam; (c) the generating capacity before and after the upgradation; and (d) the details of expenditure to be made on said upgradation?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to fill the vacant posts of teachers in the Federal Directorate of Education Islamabad from those teachers working on contract and daily wages as per quota on merit in the same educational institutions; if so, when; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) the regulatory mechanism of the Government to streamline or reduce the inordinate increase in fees illegally received/ charged by the private educational institutions in Islamabad; (b) whether it is a fact that the Government has failed to effectively implement the laws and rules made for check on the operations for running of private educational institutions and ensure compliance of required standards and laws; (c) if the answer to part (b) above is in affirmative, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to abolish the regulatory system and take necessary action as prescribed respective against private educational mafia for illegal charging and excessive in increase in fee; (d) the details of required initially fees fixation on establishing and also percentage to be increased annually by the private school management; and (e) the steps being taken by the Government to implement the existing legislation in true letter and spirit?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that most of the Gas consumers installed pressure pumps/suckers in their houses due to the low Gas pressure in winter season; (b) the steps being taken by the Government in this regard; and (c) the number of persons found involved therein and the details of action taken against them?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that reflective road studs or cateye that are used in the world to mark the lanes are used as speed breakers in Pakistan; (b) if the answer to part (a) is affirmative, the reasons thereof; and (c) the time by which those speed breakers will be removed in Islamabad especially from Street No.45, Sector I-8/2 Islamabad?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that one side of Burma Bridge near Burma Town, Islamabad has collapsed since long; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in affirmative, the time by which the said will be reconstructed?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to launch housing scheme for shelter-less people free of cost; if so, the details; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Shakarparian road or Lok Virsa road has become too narrow and in extremely dilapidated condition to accommodate the traffic; (b) if so, is there any proposal under consideration of the Government to widen and re-construct the said road; if so, the time by which work will be started thereon?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that two (2) electric HT poles and two (2) transformers have been installed in front of plot No.F2/A-0961, Asghar Mall Chowk road, opposite Asghar Mall Complaint Office, Soq-e-Idress market, Rawalpindi since long due to which construction on the said plot is impossible/unfeasible; (b) whether it is also a fact that a number of requests/applications for shifting of the said poles and transformers to appropriate place/position/site have been made to the concerned officers/office but no action has been yet taken thereon; (c) is there any proposal under consideration of the Government to shift/relocate the said poles and transformers to appropriate place/position/site; (d) if the answer of part (c) is in affirmative, the time by which it will be carried out/implemented; (e) if the answer of part (c) is in negative, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Information and Broadcasting be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistani Television Channels are showing un-ethical and vulgar dramas, films, shows and morning shows etc; 16 (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to make code of conduct for media to end the same which brings negative effects on the society; (c) if answer to part (b) above is in affirmative, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that an amount of Rs.33240/- has been deposited by a resident of Karnab Ilyas, Post Office, Dera Muslim, Tehsil Gujar Khan, District Rawalpindi in favour of IESCO for extension of LT Link on 07-02-2017 vide demand noted No.02269 date 17-11-2017; (b) if so, whether it is also a fact that LT Link extension could not be carried out so far; if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) the steps being taken to carry out the work at on earliest?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that one side of Burma Bridge near Burma Town, Islamabad has collapsed since long; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in affirmative, the time by which the said will be reconstructed?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Library Professionals in Education set up (Librarian, Assistant Librarian, Sub-Librarian and Library Assistant) were not declared as a Library Teacher and Library Lecturer according to the Education Policy 2009; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in affirmative, the details thereof; (c) if the answer to part (a) above is in negative, what measures have been taken by the present Government to implement Education Policy 2009 in this regard and declare/ redesignate library staff in education set up (Librarian, Assistant Librarian, Sub-Librarian, Library Assistant)?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Shakarparian road or Lok Virsa road has become too narrow and in extremely dilapidated condition to accommodate the traffic; (b) if so, is there any proposal under consideration of the Government to widen and re-construct the said road; if so, the time by which work will be started thereon?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Shakarparian road or Lok Virsa road has become too narrow and in extremely dilapidated condition to accommodate the traffic; (b) if so, is there any proposal under consideration of the Government to widen and re-construct the said road; if so, the time by which work will be started thereon?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that since its settlement, more than 15 years ago, the densely populated Sector G-11, Islamabad still lacks the facility of dispensary;(b) whether Government intends to establish a dispensary there in order to facilitate the general public?

Will the Minister for Information and Broadcasting be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the post of Director Programme is lying vacant in Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (Radio Pakistan) for a long time, causing difficulties; (b) whether it is also a fact that the eligible officer is not promoted to the said post; if so, the reasons thereof; (c) if answer to parts (a) and (b) above are in affirmative, the time by which the post will be filled by promoting the eligible officer?