Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state the per unit cost of electricity produced from Nandi Pur Power Project, alongwith the kind of fuel used there?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that phones, communication applications and other electronic devices can be hacked like the recent “Vault 7” of Wiki Leaks; (b) how are the users of such devices in Pakistan safe today; and (c) what measures have been taken to defend the hackers’ attacks on such installations/devices?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) the value of foreign exchange reserves available in the country at present; and (b) the increase in the value of foreign exchange reserves during the tenure of the present Government?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: 8 (a) the amount of loans obtained through all sources by the Government from 1st July 2018 to till date; and (b) the loans paid off by the Government during the said period?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that NADRA is issuing CNICs to people just on simple affidavit without any formalities; and (b) how many new CNICs have been issued in Sindh, districtwise from January, 2017 till date?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state steps being taken by this Government to repatriate illegal Immigrants to their respective countries?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) how many oil and Gas exploration companies are working in Sindh province; and (b) whether the Ministry is working on new sites for Oil and Gas exploration in Sindh; if so, details of districts or specific area?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) how much electricity is added in National Grid from Wind Energy Projects from Thatta district, Sindh; (b) is there any Wind Energy Project owned by Government; if so, the detail thereof; and (c) how many private companies are producing electricity from Wind Energy Projects?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Federal Government for prevention and control of dengue virus in Islamabad and the provinces?

Will the Minister for Maritime Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the details of total strength of Officers of Grade 17 to 21 working in the Port Qasim Authority alongwith their names and provincewise break-up of quota; and (b) whether there is deficiency in any of the quota; if so, reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that there is discrimination in salaries of employees of Federal Secretariat and employees of other Government Authorities/Projects/Courts and Commissions;(b) if so, what steps Ministry is taking to remove this discrimination causing pessimism and brain drain in Federal Secretariat?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) the value of foreign exchange reserves available in the country at present; and (b) the increase in the value of foreign exchange reserves during the tenure of the present Government?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that as per report of Ministry of Finance deficit of LESCO, HESCO, QESCO and MEPCO was in billions of Rupees for year 2018-19; if so; (b) what was deficit in year 2017-18 as compare to year 2018-19 in detail?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) how many oil and Gas exploration companies are working in Sindh province; and (b) whether the Ministry is working on new sites for Oil and Gas exploration in Sindh; if so, details of districts or specific area?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that WAPDA has decided in 2017 to give seniority to its SDOs, XENs and SEs from the date of induction, who have been inducted on the basis of M.Sc and Ph.D qualifications; and (b) if so, whether the above said policy has been adopted/ incorporated by PEPCO, NTDC, GENCOs and DISCOs; if so, the date of adoption/incorporation; if not, reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that as per report of the Ministry of Finance deficit of Railway was rupees 40 billion 70 Crores 80 Lac during financial year 2018-19; if so, reasons thereof; (b) what was deficit in year 2017-18 as compare to 2018-19 in detail; and (c) action taken by the Ministry in this regard?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Federal Government for prevention and control of dengue virus in Islamabad and the provinces?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: 4 (a) whether it is a fact that as per report of Ministry of Finance deficit of LESCO, HESCO, QESCO and MEPCO was in billions of Rupees for year 2018-19; if so,; (b) what was deficit in year 2017-18 as compare to year 2018-19 in detail?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state the number of Pakistani prisoners who have been released from Saudi Arabia after the announcement made by the Prime Minister in this regard alongwith the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that WAPDA has decided in 2017 to give seniority to its SDOs, XENs and SEs from the date of induction, who have been inducted on the basis of M.Sc and Ph.D qualifications; and (b) if so, whether the above said policy has been adopted/ incorporated by PEPCO, NTDC, GENCOs and DISCOs; if so, the date of adoption/incorporation; if not, reasons thereof?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Establishment Division be pleased to state: (a) the total number of vacancies in Federal Public Service Commission; (b) as to when recruitment will be made on said vacancies; (c) the number of posts vacant against promotion quota; and (d) the reasons for not promoting the employees against said vacancies?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that as per report of Ministry of Finance deficit of LESCO, HESCO, QESCO and MEPCO was in billions of Rupees for year 2018-19; if so; (b) what was deficit in year 2017-18 as compare to year 2018-19 in detail?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that WAPDA has decided in 2017 to give seniority to its SDOs, XENs and SEs from the date of induction, who have been inducted on the basis of M.Sc and Ph.D qualifications; and (b) if so, whether the above said policy has been adopted/ incorporated by PEPCO, NTDC, GENCOs and DISCOs; if so, the date of adoption/incorporation; if not, reasons thereof?

Coordination be pleased to state progress made so far regarding construction of Nursing University in Islamabad?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state what steps have been taken or being taken to improve the quality of higher education in the country?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the annual income and expenditures of Pakistan Cricket Board for the last three years; (b) the salary and other allowances of its Chairman alongwith the details; and (c) persons working in Pakistan Cricket Board and the detail of incentives being given to them?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) how many admission seats increased for children in the Federal Government schools for the year 2020-21 as last year there were a lot of complaints for non admission of children owing to short number of seats; and (b) what steps/measures are being taken by the Government to include out of School children for the year 2020-21?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the total number of Pakistanis imprisoned in Gulf countries at present; and (b) the steps taken by the Government for their release?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) detail of increase made in the electricity bills during the last one year; and (b) the detail of domestic and commercial consumers separately?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the total funds provided to the Federal Government Hospitals to control dengue fever during the last year; (b) the total funds provided by the Government for research on said fever during the said period; and (c) the results achieved therefrom during the said period?

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Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the date of announcement of CDA Enclave Park-I and whether the allotments were to be made/issued as per announcement; (b) the amount collected under the head of plots and the amount invested on said project; and (c) whether it is a fact that Park Enclave-I has not been completed so far alongwith present status of the completed/in-completed of the project and facilities provided thereof

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Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) the time by which construction of Motorway from Hyderabad to Sukkar would be started; and (b) details of duration of its completion alongwith proposed number of lanes?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) detail of increase made in the electricity bills during the last one year; and (b) the detail of domestic and commercial consumers separately?

(a) detail of increase made in the electricity bills during the last one year; and (b) the detail of domestic and commercial consumers separately?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the detail of complaints received since last two years for treatment of leakage/seepage of water from roof and whitewash of Government quarters in Sector F-6, Islamabad; and (b) steps being taken by the CDA for redressal the said complaints?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) the number of Railway accidents occurred since 2019 alongwith number of causalities and losses incurred due to Pakistan Railways in each incidents; and (b) what steps have been taken or being taken by the Government to reduce probability of such accidents?

(a) whether it is a fact that vehicles which are apprehended by custom agencies/departments, are placed at the disposal of different individuals/organizations and such individuals/ organizations are required to pay certain amount for acquiring the possession of such vehicles; (b) if so, the details of such vehicles alongwith names/description of “made in country” of each vehicle and year of the make, which are presently at their disposal; and (c) since when each of above vehicle is at the disposal of such each individual/organization?

(a) the total quantity of carbon emitted in Islamabad and its suburbs during the last three years till date; and (b) whether it is a fact that the reasons for aforesaid increase is an increase in the number of vehicles and smoke emitted therefrom; if so, (c) the steps being taken by the Government to save the environment from the effects of emission of said carbon?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) detail of increase made in the electricity bills during the last one year; and (b) the detail of domestic and commercial consumers separately?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) detail of increase made in the electricity bills during the last one year; and (b) the detail of domestic and commercial consumers separately?

(a) whether authorities concerned which include Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan has taken notice that women in particular have been facing great difficulties during their visits for different hearings in courts to get justice in their pending cases; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) what steps are being taken by the Government to make places vide and worth capable for women litigants in courts as and when they appear?

(a) the fuel-wise per unit price of electricity at present; (b) whether it is a fact that in recent months, electricity was produced by costly means; (c) if so, whether authorities/regulators concerned intend to conduct an audit of those electricity producers who prefer generation of electricity through costly means if so, the detail thereof; and (d) what steps are being taken by the Government to encourage electricity producers to use cheaper fuels in order to benefit consumers?

(a) detail of increase made in the electricity bills during the last one year; and (b) the detail of domestic and commercial consumers separately?

(a) the walls have been erected illegally around a grave situated in Street No.176, G-13/3, Islamabad; (b) if so, the action taken by the Capital Development Authority, Islamabad to demolish the said illegally structure?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives be pleased to state the development funds allocated for current financial year alongwith the details of funds utilized so far?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleased to state the details of the procurement of medical equipments/essentials things prepared or made by the NDMA during the Corona Virus Pandemic (Covid-19) from February 2020 to till date?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) the fuel-wise per unit price of electricity at present; (b) whether it is a fact that in recent months, electricity was produced by costly means; (c) if so, whether authorities/regulators concerned intend to conduct an audit of those electricity producers who prefer generation of electricity through costly means if so, the detail thereof; and (d) what steps are being taken by the Government to encourage electricity producers to use cheaper fuels in order to benefit consumers?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state the time by which Metro Bus Service will be started up to new Airport, Islamabad?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) detail of increase made in the electricity bills during the last one year; and (b) the detail of domestic and commercial consumers separately?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state the number of persons appointed as Consultants in different projects of Higher Education Commission during the years 2019, 2020 and 2021 alongwith the details of their names and salaries so far?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division be pleased to state: (a) the benchmark upon which new survey is being conducted of BISP programme; (b) whether it is a fact that many who deserves to be included in the program can not be included due to vague criteria to include deserving people in the program; (c) if so, what steps are being taken by the Government to make the criteria more simple to include deserving people in the programe?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the walls have been erected illegally around a grave situated in Street No.176, G-13/3, Islamabad; (b) if so, the action taken by the Capital Development Authority, Islamabad to demolish the said illegally structure?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state launch of CDA Housing scheme park enclave-II date of announcement, development status and received amount against this scheme

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) detail of increase made in the electricity bills during the last one year; and (b) the detail of domestic and commercial consumers separately?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the quantity of free of cost Anti-Corona Vaccine received by the Pakistan so far; and (b) the quantity of vaccine purchased by the Government?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: 42 (a) whether, the Ministry has taken notice of the alleged corrupt practices in various aspects of the oil marketing company, namely, Hascol; if so, the details thereof; (b) whether, the input of other stake holders including the State Bank of Pakistan, Securities Exchange Commission of Pakistan and Federal Board of Revenue has been taken to investigate the corrupt practices of aforesaid company; and (c) what steps are being taken by the Government to bring aforesaid corrupt practices expeditiously to a logical conclusion?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) detail of increase made in the electricity bills during the last one year; and (b) the detail of domestic and commercial consumers separately?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan has earned millions of dollars on clinical trial of Covid-19 vaccines; (b) if so, head-wise utilization details with break-up of said amount?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether the Ministry as a decision/policy-making body at the Federal levels, has taken notice of the fact that the officials involved in the polio campaign have also been given responsibility by the concerned authorities to vaccinate against measles and they are also dealing with matters related to Covid-19 as well; (b) if so, how these overburdened and under paid health officials can do justice to their work and be effective in achieving desired results; (c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in affirmative, what steps are being taken by the Government to formulate well-thought-out workable policy to ensure a prudent distribution of work among such officials and bridge the gap to achieve better results of such campaigns?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a number of illegal housing societies are working in Islamabad since long; (b) whether any inquiry has been initiated by the Government for not taking stern action against said Societies; (c) if so, the details; if not, the reasons thereof; and (d) list of legally approved housing societies of federal Government in Islamabad/Rawalpindi?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to refer to the Un-Starred Question No.26 replied on 22-09-2021 and to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Gas connections in respect of account ID 29540632360 dated 03-02-2017 and account ID 18722946987 dated 08-03-2017, were ensured to install within 4 weeks; (b) whether the same has not been installed even after the lapse of 4 weeks; if so, reasons thereof; and (c) what steps are being taken to install gas connections against aforesaid IDs at an earliest and investigate the failure of the same to hold the responsible accountable?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) what kind of seed germination research being conducted by the Ministry to overcome current food insecurity in the country; and (b) the steps taken by the Ministry to foster animal breeding and livestock health coverage during the last three years?

Will the Minister for industries and production be pleased to state: (a) whether Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are registered with Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA); (b) what is the SME failure rate in Pakistan in last three years, 2018 to 2021; and (c) what policies are being formulated to encourage the growth of SMEs in the country?

Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact hat the current Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) is usually twice as much as the recommended National Environment Quality Standards (NEQS); (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in affirmative, what is the Ministry doing to reduce the PM 2.5; and (c) whether there is any educational framework for general public regarding the emissions that cause PM 2.5 and its harmful impact on human health?

Will the Minister for Aviation Division be pleased to state: (a) whether the Ministry has appointed "Non-Engineers" on top most posts in the Engineering and Maintenance Department of the national carrier and was issued notices by the Islamabad High Court (IHC), in this regard; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in affirmative, what is the number of such appointments alongwith names and designations thereof?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) what is the increase in trade and current account deficits in past three years; (b) whether the Ministry has taken any action on the adverse impact of rising imports on the country’s economy; and (c) what measures is the Ministry taking to curb the non-essential imports?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the total number of Rangers deputed in Islamabad at present alongwith the annual expenditure involved upon them; and (b) the steps being taken by the Ministry to enhance the capacity of Islamabad Police so that their reliance on Rangers may be ended?

Will the Ministerfor Law and Justice be pleased to state: (a) whether authorities concerned l-1-'hich include Law and Justice ·Commission of Pakistan has laken notice that women in particular have beenfacing great difficulties during their visits for different hearings in courts to get justice in their pending cases: (h) ifso, the details thereof (c) what steps are being taken by the Government to make places vide and worth capable for women litigants in courts as and when they appear?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) The fuel-wise per unit price of electricity at present; (b) whether it is a fact that in recent months, electricity was produced by costly means; (c) if so, whether authorities/regulators concerned intend to conduct an audit of those electricity producers who prefer generation of electricity through costly means if so, the detail thereof; and (d) what steps are being taken by the Government to encourage electricity producers to use cheaper fuels in order to benefit consumers?

detail of increase made in the electricity bills during the la. ·t one year: and (b)· the detail of domestic and commercial consumers separately?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division be pleased to state: (a) the number of the people, who are living below poverty line in the country alongwith the yard stick/criteria used to identify such people; (b) when did the last survey was conducted to measure poverty ratio in the country; and (c) the details of increase and decrease in poverty ratio during the last five years?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to refer to the Starred Question No. 29 replied on 16-07-2021 and state: 5 (a) whether it is a fact that despite of completing infrastructure work from Peshawar Mor to New International Airport, Capital Development Authority (CDA) has failed to start plying/operation of Metro Bus Service on said route; (b) if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) what steps are being taken by the Government to start operation at an earlier?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that according to the latest monetary policy statement, the State Bank of Pakistan has finally acknowledged poor status of economy; (b) if so, whether it is not against the Government’s earlier claim that the economy is going upward; and it is also an evidence of the failed economic policies of incumbent Government; (c) whether it is a fact that weaknesses in the economy have put more burden on the public, in particular on the poor peoples; (d) if so, what steps are being taken by the Government to address such weaknesses in the economy so that the lives of ordinary citizens could be saved from inflation?

Will the Minister for Aviation Division be pleased to state: (a) the total number of complaints, regarding poor services by airline staff of the Pakistan International Airline (PIA), have been received during the period of 2020-2021; and (b) the details of action taken by the Government on each complaint separately, so far?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the reasons for not providing facility of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for Hepatitis tests in PIMS and Federal Government Polyclinic, Islamabad; and (b) the number of PCR tests conducted during the last three months in the said hospitals?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) total funds reserved, released and utilized for maintenance of Parliament House by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) during the last three years; and (b) the criteria to spend such funds thereon?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) details of the losses of all nature of Hyderabad Electric Supply Corporation (HESCO) at present; (b) details of the increase or decrease in such losses of HESCO during the last three years; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to plug such losses?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) total losses of all nature of Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO) at present; (b) details of the increase or decrease in such losses during the last three years; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to plug the said losses?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state what steps are being taken by the Government to make the industrial product of the country more diversify in order to compete with international standards?

Will the Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety be pleased to state: (a) the current status or re-survey of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP); (b) district-wise number of persons newly added in the programme; and (c) the current policy to remove already enrolled people therein?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Establishment Division be pleased to state: (a) designation-wise list of women working in Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC); (b) details of facilities being provided by the FPSC to female employees; (c) whether female employees of FPSC comfortable with environment; (d) whether FPSC does not have canteen for the employees; if so, what are the reasons for denying the facility; (e) whether FPSC have provided “day care facility” for children of female employees; if so, the reasons thereof; and (f) what further steps are being taken by the Government to provide women friendly work environment?

Will the Minister for Privatization be pleased to state: (a) details of value and volume of total proceeds of privatization, which had been made from August, 2018 to April, 2022; (b) total expenditures incurred upon aforesaid privatization; (c) the details of procedure adopted to said privatization; (d) whether the benchmark price of privatized entity was assessed; (e) if so, how it was assessed; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) details of the year-wise honourarium, which were granted to employees of Islamabad Police during the last five years; (b) whether it is a fact that such honorarium were not granted to employees of Islamabad Capital Territory Police; (c) if so, the reasons thereof; (d) details of total cases have been pending for such honourarium to said police; and (e) what steps are being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) whether the Ministry has assessed the availability of food essentials in the country that their stocks are enough to cater the needs of the country in coming months; if so, the details thereof; and (b) if such stock are not enough, what steps are being taken by the Government with the collaboration of other stake holders to formulate a comprehensive policy to ensure prudent availability of food essentials?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) details of the year-wise honourarium, which were granted to employees of Islamabad Police during the last five years; (b) whether it is a fact that such honorarium were not granted to employees of Islamabad Capital Territory Police; (c) if so, the reasons thereof; (d) details of total cases have been pending for such honourarium to said police; and (e) what steps are being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) whether the Ministry has assessed the availability of food essentials in the country that their stocks are enough to cater the needs of the country in coming months; if so, the details thereof; and (b) if such stock are not enough, what steps are being taken by the Government with the collaboration of other stake holders to formulate a comprehensive policy to ensure prudent availability of food essentials?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the names of persons in the Committee of Cricket Board who advised not to extend the tenure of appointment of the former Coaches and other management; (b) the status of each person who was the part of said Committee; and (c) under which authority or whom responsibility the above mentioned Committee members of Cricket Board or team have become a part of new management alongwith the details thereof?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) whether the Ministry has assessed the availability of food essentials in the country that their stocks are enough to cater the needs of the country in coming months; if so, the details thereof; and (b) if such stock are not enough, what steps are being taken by the Government with the collaboration of other stake holders to formulate a comprehensive policy to ensure prudent availability of food essentials?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) whether the Ministry has assessed the availability of food essentials in the country that their stocks are enough to cater the needs of the country in coming months; if so, the details thereof; and (b) if such stock are not enough, what steps are being taken by the Government with the collaboration of other stake holders to formulate a comprehensive policy to ensure prudent availability of food essentials?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state what steps are being taken by the Government to make the industrial product of the country more diversify in order to compete with international standards?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that currently a number of teachers are working on contract/ad-hoc basis at the OPF School, Kallar Syedan; (b) if so, is there any proposal to regulate their services on permanent basis; and (c) what is official policy/rules for regularization of such contract staff?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that OPF School, Kallar Syedan has been without a full-time Principal for the last many years adversely affecting the academic and administrative affairs; (b) if yes, reasons for not posting a full-time principal, and what steps are being taken by the Ministry to post a full-time principal there to wrest the dwindling standard of education?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that ratio of cyber crimes has increased with the passage of time; and (b) the total number of complaints registered during the last three years alongwith the complete details thereof

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) the guidelines provided in the Electricity Act, 1910, to lay transmission lines-either primary or secondary lines to safeguard the property rights of every citizen; (b) whether it is a fact that almost across the country, executing agencies do not take care of such guidelines, and transmission lines have been laid already abridging the rights of citizens with regard to protection of their properly consequently; (c) whether they are unable to do any type of construction on their own property; (d) when distribution companies were asked to remove such lines, they demanded allegedly money from applicants otherwise; (e) if so, whether such an act is not tantamount to violation of Article 24 of Constitution : (f) whether relevant authorities/distribution companies have been asked to rationalize the placement of such lines in recent years; (g) d so, the time by which needful will be done; if not, the reasons thereof; and (h) what steps being taken by the Government in this regard expeditiously?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) the details of Federal Government officers/officials, who possessed more than one accommodations at the same time in the country since enactment of Accommodation Allocation Rules, 2002 alongwith the following information; (b) the action taken against these officers/officials by Estate Office under sub-rule (2) of Rule 17 of AAR, 2002; if so, details thereof; (c) details of total amount recovered from them; and (d) whether it is a fact that the Estate Office has also the action taken against these officials/officers under sub-rule (4) of Rule 17 of 2002?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the nursing education in the country is not at par to International Standard, consequently thereupon Pakistan, has not capture maximum international market of nursing services; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) whether the Government has assessed the impediments which hurdles to improve the nursing education started of international levels in the country; if so, the details thereof; and (c) what steps are being taken by the Government to dress this problem?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that cases of pension restoration of those employees of PTCL, who are entitled to get monthly pension and attained the age of 72 years, are pending in (PTCL) in the Office of Director Pension, at PTET Lahore for long time; (b) whether it is also a fact that the such cases have been delayed by concerned wing under one pretext and other; (c) the details of each case of such nature alongwith the reasons for the pendency of each; and (d) what remedial measure are being taken to finalize such cases as soon as possible?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government to remove trade imbalances to boost up the economy?

Will the Minister for Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the details of Economic Credit Lines (ECL) given to various countries; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government further to expand/explore new markets for exports through Economic Credit Lines?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that ratio of cyber crimes has increased with the passage of time; and (b) the total number of complaints registered during the last three years alongwith the complete details thereof?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) the guidelines provided in the Electricity Act, 1910, to lay transmission lines either primary or secondary lines to safeguard the property rights of every citizen; (b) whether it is a fact that almost across the country, executing agencies do not take care of such guidelines, and transmission lines have been laid already abridging the rights of citizens with regard to protection of their property consequently; (c) whether they are unable to do any type of construction on their own property; (d) when distribution companies were asked to remove such lines, they demanded allegedly money from applicants otherwise; (e) if so, whether such an act is not tantamount to violation of Article 24 of Constitution; (f) whether relevant authorities/distribution companies have been asked to rationalize the placement of such lines in recent years; (g) if so, the time by which needful will be done; if not, the reasons thereof; and (h) what steps being taken by the Government in this regard expeditiously?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has taken notice of the fact that the electricity bills are sent by the distribution companies in the last days of the month as a result of which the citizens, especially the workers, pensioners, low-salaried class face serious difficulties in depositing; (b) when they fail to do so they have to pay the late payment surcharge in the coming month which itself is a further burden on them; (c) if so, the details thereof and if not the reasons thereof; (d) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to make a policy to issue such bills in the first week of every month enabling the public for depositing their bills well in time; if so, the details thereof; and (e) the time by which it will be implemented; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state the time by which the Special Courts for Overseas Pakistanis be operational in the country?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) the details of Federal Government employees, who were allotted more than one residential plots from Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA); and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to discourage this policy?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) the details of defaulters of Federal Government Lodges/ Hostels under the Ministry during the last three years; and (b) legal action and steps being taken by the Government for the recovery of outstanding dues from the defaulters?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has conducted a review-cum-audit of the performance of the educational institutions/universities established, through Acts of Parliament in recent years, particularly with reference to their quality of education in various disciplines, their fee structure, and also with regard to compliance with other codes of conduct either laid down for them in an Act of Parliament or prescribed by the HEC; (b) if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof; (c) whether it is a fact that the said institutions/universities charge exorbitant fees and it is difficult for so many students to pay such exorbitant fees; (d) if so, what corrective measures are being taken by the HEC in this regard?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that lot of Housing Societies have been established in the area of Islamabad Capital Territory, with no facilities of Government Primary, Higher Secondary (Boys/Girls) School or Colleges; and (b) what steps are being taken by the Government to provide the above facilities to these private housing societies?

Will the Minister for Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the details of Economic Credit Lines (ECL) given to various countries; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government further to expand/explore new markets for exports through Economic Credit Lines?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that ratio of cyber crimes has increased with the passage of time; and (b) the total number of complaints registered during the last three years alongwith the complete details thereof?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state the time by which the Special Courts for Overseas Pakistanis be operational in the country?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication be pleased to state: (a) the current value of the country’s IT sector’s annual export; (b) the annual potential exports of the country’s IT sector; (c) constraints that hinder the growth of IT sector exports; (d) what steps are being taken by the Government to address such constraints; and (e) the time by which increase will be made in the country’s exports of IT sector?

Will the Minister for Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the details of Economic Credit Lines (ECL) given to various countries; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government further to expand/explore new markets for exports through Economic Credit Lines?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that in recent years a programme was launched in the name of Kamyab Jawan Programme; (b) if so, the criteria on which the programme was based; (c) whether such criteria have been evaluated to assess programme success; (d) if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof; (e) whether its frame work included a one-on-one or group job counseling programme for youth; (f) the details of the years-wise budget reserved, released and utilized for the programme since its inception; and (g) whether it was a successful programme or otherwise?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that when an employee of the Federal Government is promoted or upgraded to the next higher scale from 1st June to 30th November, 2022, both days inclusive is entitled to get the annual increment that is granted on 1st December, 2022 other than his due fixation in next scale; (b) if such annual increment is granted to an employee; (c) whether it is granted on the basis of new scale of the employee or the scale which was prior to his promoting/upgradation; if not, reasons thereof; (d) if annual increment is granted, whether the Ministry has taken notice of the fact that several employee of different institutions are not granted annual increments, when they were promoted to higher scale during the aforesaid period; (e) if so, what corrective measures are being taken by the Government to direct all such institutions to do the needful?

Will the Minister for the Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) district-wise complete details of retailers or shops etc. who have been reported on their unverified invoices through FBR’s Tax Asaan App since the launch of App; (b) the details of estimated losses in recovery of tax from such unverifed receipts; (c) what action has been taken against such retailers or shops; and (d) whether the action taken has been implemented in true sense?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state the time by which the Special Courts for Overseas Pakistanis be operational in the country?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Capital Development Authority (CDA) had deliberately halted to give possession of land in SubSector E-12/1, Islamabad to the contractor since August, 2022 in league with illegal Qabzeen of Sub-Sector E-12/1, Islamabad; (b) when will CDA give possession of land of Sub-Sector E-12/1, Islamabad, to the contractor; and (c) why CDA has failed to take possession of Sub-Sector E-12/1, Islamabad, despite the fact that CDA had paid compensation to all affectees?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the performance of the country’s national sport, hockey, which was once a specialty of Pakistan, is very poor in the international world and the Government has failed to steer the affairs of Pakistan Hockey in the right direction despite recent claims (b) whereas, the responsible bodies have failed to improve the relevant infrastructural facilities of hockey which are 30 necessary to hone the skills of the players and bring them up to international standards; if so, the reasons thereof; (c) what steps are being taken by the Government to pave the way for the national game to be mainstreamed in international world by setting up talent hunt programmes and providing the best facilities to the players; if so, details thereof; and (d) year-wise funds provided directly or indirectly to Pakistan Hockey Federation and details of the funds, which were managed by Pakistan Hockey Federation itself during the last five years?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that in recent months, especially in Sindh and Balochistan, the rates of taxes on the bills of Rice mills were allegedly increased multifold; (b) if so, the justification thereof and particulars of such taxes, including the rate of each tax previously levied and the rate of the same at present; and (c) what corrective measures are being taken by the Government to rationalize the rate of taxes expeditiously?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to refer to the UnStarred Question No.44 replied on 19-10-2022 and to state: (a) details of the current status and nature of consultation with dates and means of such consultation in the light of judgment of Supreme Court of Pakistan on appointment of Chairman, Federal Service Tribunal (FST); and (b) time by when such consultation will be completed and permanent Chairman of the FST will be appointed?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) the total of recovery of Southern Electric Power Company (SEPCO) during the last five years alongwith year-wise breakup of each year; (b) total losses of the SEPCO during the said period; if so, the reasons thereof; (c) details of increase or decrease found during the said years; and (d) details of performance of responsible officers/officials of SEPCO in said period?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) details the project-wise funds received by the Southern Electric Power Company (SEPCO) from the Federal Government or the Provincial Government of Sindh for various power system upgradation works during the last five years; (b) whether each project is completed or not; (c) if any of above said project is not completed, the reasons thereof; (d) whether the total cost increased in lieu of such delay, if so, the details thereof; and (e) what steps are being taken by the Government to complete each project as soon as possible?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the residents of National Police Foundation O-9, Islamabad, have been facing zero pressure of natural gas during winter and the authorities concerned have failed to do the necessary work despite several complaints being filed; (b) if so, the reasons thereof and the reasons for the failure of the concerned department of SNGPL to maintain the prudent level of gas pressure in said area; and (c) what remedial measures are being taken to maintain a prudent level of gas pressure in the said area?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that in Village Meerak, Sub-Division Ranipur, Tehsil Sobhodero, District Khairpur Mirs, the electricity polls fell due to last year flood and rain, have not been reinstalled till date; if so, the details thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that despite identifying several times about the said issue by the local people and concerned representatives, the issue has not been yet resolved; (c) the action taken by the Government against the concerned staff who is responsible for neglecting the complaints of public representatives; and (d) the steps being taken by the Government to solve the above said issue immediately?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Federal Cabinet in 2018 had banned for sending any person on Hajj duty more than three times; (b) whether it is also a fact that several persons were sent on Hajj duty more than three times in total disregard of such limitation in Hajj 2022; (c) if so, whether the matter was placed before the Cabinet for such relaxation; if so, the details thereof; (d) if such matter was not placed before the Cabinet for exemption, how many peoples were sent on Hajj duty over and above the prescribed limit in contrary to the approval of the Cabinet; and (e) what corrective measure are being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Awami Express and Sir Syed Express have not been operating since last flood and rains; and (b) when will these trains resume operations?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that in recent years a programme was launched in the name of Kamyab Jawan Programme; (b) if so, the criteria on which the programme was based; (c) whether such criteria have been evaluated to assess programme success; (d) if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof; (e) whether its frame work included a one-on-one or group job counseling programme for youth; (f) the details of the years-wise budget reserved, released and utilized for the programme since its inception; and (g) whether it was a successful programme or otherwise?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Capital Development Authority (CDA) had deliberately halted to give possession of land in SubSector E-12/1, Islamabad to the contractor since August, 2022 in league with illegal Qabzeen of Sub-Sector E-12/1, Islamabad; (b) when will CDA give possession of land of Sub-Sector E-12/1, Islamabad, to the contractor; and (c) why CDA has failed to take possession of Sub-Sector E-12/1, Islamabad, despite the fact that CDA had paid compensation to all affectees?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that in recent months, especially in Sindh and Balochistan, the rates of taxes on the bills of Rice mills were allegedly increased multifold; (b) if so, the justification thereof and particulars of such taxes, including the rate of each tax previously levied and the rate of the same at present; and (c) what corrective measures are being taken by the Government to rationalize the rate of taxes expeditiously?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) the total of recovery of Southern Electric Power Company (SEPCO) during the last five years alongwith year-wise break-up of each year; (b) total losses of the SEPCO during the said period; if so, the reasons thereof; (c) details of increase or decrease found during the said years; and (d) details of performance of responsible officers/officials of SEPCO in said period?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) details the project-wise funds received by the Southern Electric Power Company (SEPCO) from the Federal Government or the Provincial Government of Sindh for various power system upgradation works during the last five years; (b) whether each project is completed or not; (c) if any of above said project is not completed, the reasons thereof; (d) whether the total cost increased in lieu of such delay, if so, the details thereof; and (e) what steps are being taken by the Government to complete each project as soon as possible?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) sub-division-wise number of transformers of Southern Electric Power Company (SEPCO) that were either burnt or damaged especially in relation to recent floods in Sindh since August, 2018; (b) the date on which each transformer got fault and the date on which each of the above was repaired and reinstalled; (c) whether it is a fact that the majority of transformers are overloaded and as a result they get faults on repeatedly, the authorities concerned have fail to repair them in time and the people in large numbers of the area face hardships; (d) if so, whether any review has been carried out in recent times to rationalize the power load on the transformers; (e) if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof; (f) if such assessment is made, the phased time frame, in which the load management on the transformers in the said circle will be rationalized?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) project-wise 132 transmission lines and grid stations planned by Southern Electric Power Company (SEPCO) during the last five years and the current status of each project; (b) whether each project is fully operational or under construction or has been abolished; (c) whether any of the above projects are delayed beyond the stipulated period of completion, or abolished; if so, the reason thereof (d) the funds reserved, released and utilized against each project during the said period; (e) whether it is a fact that majority of transmission lines and grid stations of SEPCO are overloaded; (f) if so, the reasons thereof; and what corrective actions are being taken in this regard?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that in Village Meerak, Sub-Division Ranipur, Tehsil Sobhodero, District Khairpur Mirs, the electricity polls fell due to last year flood and rain, have not been reinstalled till date; if so, the details thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that despite identifying several times about the said issue by the local people and concerned representatives, the issue has not been yet resolved; (c) the action taken by the Government against the concerned staff who is responsible for neglecting the complaints of public representatives; and (d) the steps being taken by the Government to solve the above said issue immediately?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that in recent years a programme was launched in the name of Kamyab Jawan Programme; (b) if so, the criteria on which the programme was based; (c) whether such criteria have been evaluated to assess programme success; (d) if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof; (e) whether its frame work included a one-on-one or group job counseling programme for youth; (f) the details of the years-wise budget reserved, released and utilized for the programme since its inception; and (g) whether it was a successful programme or otherwise?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that in recent years a programme was launched in the name of Kamyab Jawan Programme; (b) if so, the criteria on which the programme was based; (c) whether such criteria have been evaluated to assess programme success; (d) if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof; (e) whether its frame work included a one-on-one or group job counseling programme for youth; (f) the details of the years-wise budget reserved, released and utilized for the programme since its inception; and (g) whether it was a successful programme or otherwise?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) the total of recovery of Southern Electric Power Company (SEPCO) during the last five years alongwith year-wise break-up of each year; (b) total losses of the SEPCO during the said period; if so, the reasons thereof; (c) details of increase or decrease found during the said years; and (d) details of performance of responsible officers/officials of SEPCO in said period?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) details the project-wise funds received by the Southern Electric Power Company (SEPCO) from the Federal Government or the Provincial Government of Sindh for various power system upgradation works during the last five years; (b) whether each project is completed or not; (c) if any of above said project is not completed, the reasons thereof; (d) whether the total cost increased in lieu of such delay, if so, the details thereof; and (e) what steps are being taken by the Government to complete each project as soon as possible?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) sub-division-wise number of transformers of Southern Electric Power Company (SEPCO) that were either burnt or damaged especially in relation to recent floods in Sindh since August, 2018; (b) the date on which each transformer got fault and the date on which each of the above was repaired and reinstalled; (c) whether it is a fact that the majority of transformers are overloaded and as a result they get faults on repeatedly, the authorities concerned have fail to repair them in time and the people in large numbers of the area face hardships; (d) if so, whether any review has been carried out in recent times to rationalize the power load on the transformers; (e) if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof; (f) if such assessment is made, the phased time frame, in which the load management on the transformers in the said circle will be rationalized?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) project-wise 132 transmission lines and grid stations planned by Southern Electric Power Company (SEPCO) during the last five years and the current status of each project; (b) whether each project is fully operational or under construction or has been abolished; (c) whether any of the above projects are delayed beyond the stipulated period of completion, or abolished; if so, the reason thereof; (d) the funds reserved, released and utilized against each project during the said period; (e) whether it is a fact that majority of transmission lines and grid stations of SEPCO are overloaded; (f) if so, the reasons thereof; and what corrective actions are being taken in this regard?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that in Village Meerak, Sub-Division Ranipur, Tehsil Sobhodero, District Khairpur Mirs, the electricity polls fell due to last year flood and rain, have not been reinstalled till date; if so, the details thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that despite identifying several times about the said issue by the local people and concerned representatives, the issue has not been yet resolved; (c) the action taken by the Government against the concerned staff who is responsible for neglecting the complaints of public representatives; and (d) the steps being taken by the Government to solve the above said issue immediately?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that in recent years a programme was launched in the name of Kamyab Jawan Programme; (b) if so, the criteria on which the programme was based; (c) whether such criteria have been evaluated to assess programme success; (d) if so, the details thereof if not, the reasons thereof; (e) whether its frame work included a one-on-one or group job counseling programme for youth; (f) the details of the years-wise budget reserved, released and utilized for the programme since its inception; and (g) whether it was a successful programme or otherwise?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that in Village Meerak, Sub-Division Ranipur, Tehsil Sobhodero, District Khairpur Mirs, the electricity polls fell due to last year flood and rain, have not been reinstalled till date; if so, the details thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that despite identifying several times about the said issue by the local people and concerned representatives, the issue has not been yet resolved; (c) the action taken by the Government against the concerned staff who is responsible for neglecting the complaints of public representatives; and (d) the steps being taken by the Government to solve the above said issue immediately?

Will the Minister for Aviation be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the country’s three major airports are being outsourced; (b) if so, the reasons thereof alongwith components such outsourcing will involve; (c) whether any physical assets will also be handed over to the outsourcing company; if so, the details thereof; (d) whether Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPR(a)rules were fully implemented during outsourcing of operation of such airports; if yes, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof; (e) whether a cost-benefit analysis was done before undertaking such outsourcing; (f) income which has been earned in the last three years from each component which are going to be outsourced and the income which will be generated after it would be outsourced; and (g) experience of the company whom such outsourcing is being handed over?

Will the Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety be pleased to state: (a) after receiving the Global Gender Gap Index 2022, is there any positive actions to be taken to address the better ranking in the index; (b) whether Pakistan has any mechanism to monetize the domestic work i.e. home chores, of women of the country; (c) is there any policy or a mechanism to guage the economic participation of the rural women for converting it, into women economic empowerment ranking; and (d) whether the rural women of the country’s work in the agricultural fields has been counted in our formal economy?

Will the Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any data showing the numbers of widows, single mothers and divorces in the country or not; and (b) the details if Government provide them any social protection due to their vulnerability in the society?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that in recent years a programme was launched in the name of Kamyab Jawan Programme; (b) if so, the criteria on which the programme was based; (c) whether such criteria have been evaluated to assess programme success; (d) if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof; (e) whether its frame work included a one-on-one or group job counseling programme for youth; (f) the details of the years-wise budget reserved, released and utilized for the programme since its inception; and (g) whether it was a successful programme or otherwise?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Prime Minister‘s Office be pleased to state: (a) whether the Kamyab Jawan Programme, was started in PTIled Government; (b) whether such programme remained successful or otherwise unsuccessful; (c) whether it was evaluated to know the reasons of its failure; and (d) whether alternative programme is started by incumbent Government; if so, details thereof?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) has the Government taken notice of the fact that several industrial units have either been closed down or near to close their operations completely or partially, as a result, thousands of people would have either lost their jobs or there is fear that they will lose their jobs in the coming days; if so, the details thereof; (b) has any estimate even been calculated to find out the actual number of such layoffs; (c) if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof; (d) the reasons for such closures of industrial units; and (e) what steps are being taken by the Government to correct such problems as soon as possible?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) total houses/flats which have been allotted during the tenure of the present Federal Minister alongwith full details of each allotment in Islamabad; (b) category-wise number of Government accommodations available for allotment in each sector at present; (c) whether each allotment of Government accommodation is duly verified by the inquiry office of each sector; (d) if so, whether any discrepancy is found in the record of Estate Office and Inquiry Office of such allotment; (e) if so, what steps are being taken by the Government to resolve it?

Will the Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any data showing the numbers of widows, single mothers and divorcees in the country or not; and (b) the details if we provide them any social protection due to their vulnerability in the society

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Article 25-A of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan provides right of free and compulsory education to all children having the age of five to sixteen years; (b) whether it is also a fact that section 2 (g) of the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2012 requires the state to incur all costs of education including expenditure on stationery, school bags and transport; and (c) the present status of facilities given to the children in accordance article 25-A read with aforesaid Act?

Will the Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination be pleased to state: (a) what is the status of pledges made in the Geneva Conference on flood losses in Pakistan; and (b) what were the total pledges received and percentage of loan and grant thereof?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Printing Corporation of Pakistan (PCP) does not upload gazette of Pakistan and all parts thereof on its website regularly, neither such gazette is circulated amongst Ministries; (b) if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) what steps are being taken by the Government to upload the circulations on regular basis?

Will the Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety be pleased to state: (a) after receiving the Global Gender Gap Index 2022, is there any positive actions to be taken to address the better ranking in the index; (b) whether Pakistan has any mechanism to monetize the domestic work i.e. home chores, of women of the country; (c) is there any policy or a mechanism to guage the economic participation of the rural women for converting it, into women economic empowerment ranking; and (d) whether the rural women of the country’s work in the agricultural fields has been counted in our formal economy?