Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to stab the steps being taken by the Government for providing free and compulsory education to all children of the age of five to sixteen years in Islamabad?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the IMCG, Islamabad is not giving admission in 9th Class to those female students who did not get 60% marks in the 8th Class examination; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether it is also a fact that such condition does not apply in IMCB, Islamabad; if so, the steps are being taken to end such discrimination?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister?s Office be pleased to state: (a) the total number of buildings of High Schools damaged during Earthquake of 8th October, 2005 in Tehsil Rawalakot, District Poonch, Azad Kashmir; (b) the total number of buildings of High Schools in the said area have been reconstructed so far; (c) whether construction work of damaged building of High School Mohri Furman Shah, Tehsil Rawalakot has not so far been started; if so, the reasons thereof; and (d) the time by which construction work on the building of said High School will be started alongwith the funds proposed and allocated therefor so far?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the gas pressure being provided to the domestic consumers of the Village Shah Panju Sultan, Tehsil Mehar, District Dadu is very low; if, so, the reasons therof; and (b) the steps being taken to increase the gas pressure In the said village?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the date by which the Golen Gol Hydropower Project was planned alongwith the original estimated cost thereof; (b) whether It is a fact that the process of awarding contract of said project was stopped during the recent past; if so, the reasons thereof; (c) whether any enquiry has been conducted to probe the stoppage of the said process; if so, the details thereof; (d) whether it is also a fact that re-bidding process of awarding contract of the said project has been initiated recently; and (e) the time by which the contract of the said project will be awarded Indicating also the action taken or proposed to be taken against the persons responsible for such delay?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that 5% maintenance charges are being deducted from allottees of government residences; if so, the yearwise amount collected under the said head during the last five years; (b) whether it is also a fact that the maintenance of Government owned houses is not being carried out properly; (c) if the answer to part (b) above is in the affirmative, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to allow the allottees to maintain their houses in lieu of the said deduction?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister?s Office be pleased to state: (a) the total number of buildings of High Schools damaged during Earthquake of 8th October, 2005 in Tehsil Rawalakot, District Poonch, Azad Kashmir; (b) the total number of buildings of High Schools in the said area have been reconstructed so far; (c) whether construction work of damaged building of High School Mohri Furman Shah, Tehsil Rawalakot has not so far been started; if so, the reasons thereof; and (d) the time by which construction work on the building of said High School will be started alongwith the funds proposed and allocated therefor so far?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state the category-wise total number of employees recruited in the public companies working under the administrative control of Ministry during the period from 5-3-2008 to 15-3-2013 alongwith the domiciles thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that certain financial and operational exemptions have been given to KESC during the year 2012-13 till date; if so, the details thereof alongwith the financial impact of such exemptions upon national exchequer; and (b) the time for which such exemptions are being extended to KESC?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that 5% maintenance charges are being deducted from allottees of government residences; if so, the yearwise amount collected under the said head during the last five years; (b) whether it is also a fact that the maintenance of Government owned houses is not being carried out properly; (c) if the answer to part (b) above is in the affirmative, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to allow the allottees to maintain their houses in lieu of the said deduction?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a feet that electricity bills are sent to consumers during the last week of the month; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps being taken to facilitate the consumers by sending electricity bills in the first week of every month?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a project for the construction of double railway track from Lodhran to Raiwind was initiated during the recent past; if so, the present status alongwith the estimated cost and completion schedule thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that the said project was to be completed within estimated cost; if not, the reasons thereof; (c) whether it is further a fact that the said project has not been completed as per its schedule; if so, the reasons thereof; and (d) the time by which the said project will be completed?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a number of Railways Stations have been closed from Lahore to Multan Section during the last five years; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the assets of said Railway Stations are decaying and being stolen; if so, the steps being taken to preserve the assest of the said Railway Stations?

Will the Minister for Education, Trainings and Standards in Higher Education be pleased to state: (a) the province-wise number of trainees skilled by National Vocational and Technical Education Commission (NAVTEC) aiongwith name of institute and expenditure incurred during years 2012 and 2013; and (b) the tentative Programmes scheduled for financial year 2013- 14?

Will the Minister for Finance Revenue Economic Affairs and Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether a comprehensive mechanism is available with the Ministry for the Privatization of Government entities/units; (b) whether the Government entities particularly KESC and PTCL have been privatized without such mechanism; and (c) whether the targets set for the privatization of KESC and PTCL have been achieved; if not, the steps being taken in this regard?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state the total number of employees of BPS-19 and above who have applied for GP funds without interest during the period from 01-04-2013 till date alongwith the names and designations thereof?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state the category-wise total number of employees recruited in the public companies working under the administrative control of Ministry during the period from 5-3-2008 to 15-3-2013 alongwith the domiciles thereof?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) the district-wise total number of domestic, commercial and industrial sui gas connections provided by SNGPL and SSGC during the period from 15-3-2008 to 30-6-2013; (b) the region-wise total number of applications, demand notices deposited by the consumers for supply of sui gas during the said period; and (c) the region-wise total number of applications for supply of sui gas were pending as on 30-6-2013?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to refer to Starred Question No. 97, replied on 21st August, 2013 and to state: (a) whether it is a fact that opening date for the new tenders of Golen Gol Hydro power Project are being repeatedly extended; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that efforts are being made to revive the old and cancelld tender process; if so, the justification thereof; (c) whether it is further a fact that cost of the said project has been escalated due to inordinate delay. thereof; if so, whether there is any proposal under Consideration of the Government to take action against the responsibles; and (d) the steps being taken to ensure true implementation of relevant rules thereof?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that 5% maintenance charges are being deducted from allottees of government residences; if so, the yearwise amount collected under the said head during the last five years; (b) whether it is also a fact that the maintenance of Government owned houses is not being carried out properly; (c) if the answer to part (b) above is in the affirmative, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to allow the allottees to maintain their houses in lieu of the said deduction?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the applicants of Union Council Jabar Develi, Sub-Division Shankiari, District Mansehra for new electricity connections/ meters from March, 2013 till date alongwith their names, parentage and addresses; (b) the fee charged from those applicants regarding demand notice alongwith the details thereof; and (c) the time by which the said electricity meters will be installed there; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a number of Railways Stations have been closed from Lahore to Multan Section during the last five years; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the assets of said Railway Stations are decaying and being stolen; if so, the steps being taken to preserve the assert of the said Railway Stations?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Pakistan Railways suffered losses during the last five years; if so, the year-wise details of financial losses thereof; (b) the total number of financial embezzlement reported during the said period alongwith amount thereof; (c) whether such financial embezzlements were investigated; if so, the details thereof alongwith action taken against responsibles; and (d) the steps being taken by the Government to ensure good Governance in Pakistan Railways?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to refer to Un-Starred Question No.72 replied on 23-1-2013 and to state: (a) whether funds have been provided for maintenance and white wash of Low. Category Quarters from ?A? to ?C? type in Sector G-7/2, Islamabad; if not; the reasons thereof; and (b) the time by which the maintenance and white wash of those quarters will be carried out alongwith the total amount of funds to be allocated therefor?

Will the Minister for Finance Revenue Economic Affairs and Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether a comprehensive mechanism is available with the Ministry for the Privatization of Government entities/units; (b) whether the Government entities particularly KESC and PTCL have been privatized without such mechanism; and (c) whether the targets set for the privatization of KESC and PTCL have been achieved; if not, the steps being taken in this regard?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the blocked CNIC holders applications for Passport are not processed due to similarity In their names, parentage and residences; (b) whether it is also a fact that such applicants are compulsorily required to obtain NOC from the NADRA/Directorate General Immigration and Passport; and (c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to verify the data of such applicants through the CNIC number; If so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the total number of officers presently working in BPS-19. and 20 who have applied for the grant of House Building Advance (HBA) during the period from 01-01-2013 till date alongwith the names and designations thereof; and (b) the time by which HBA will be granted to those officers?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan Cricket Board recently announced to hold Pakistan Super League which was later abandoned; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) whether It is also a fact that the foreign Consultants were hired for Pakistan Super League; if so, the criteria adopted therefor alongwith the amount paid to each Consultant; (c) whether it is further a fact that the PCB conducted prior assessments therefor; if so, the details thereof; and (d) the financial impact of announcing Pakistan Super League first and failure to execute it at later stage?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state the category-wise total number of employees recruited in the public companies working under the administrative control of Ministry during the period from 5-3-2008 to 15-3-2013 alongwith the domiciles thereof?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) the district-wise total number of domestic, commercial and industrial sui gas connections provided by SNGPL and SSGC during the period from 15-3-2008 to 30-6-2013; (b) the region-wise total number of applications, demand notices deposited by the consumers for supply of sui gas during the said period; and (c) the region-wise total number of applications for supply of sui gas were pending as on 30-6-2013?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the present government has banned/stopped the recruitments of trainees in OGDCL; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to launch a Youth Training Programme; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to refer to Starred Question No. 97, replied on 21st August, 2013 and to state: (a) whether it is a fact that opening date for the new tenders of Golen Gol Hydro power Project are being repeatedly extended;if so, the reasons thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that efforts are being made to revive the old and cancelled tender process; if so, the justification thereof; (c) whether it is further a fact that cost of the said project has been escalated due to inordinate delay thereof; if so, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to take action against the responsibles; and (d) the steps being taken to ensure true implementation of relevant rules thereof?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has recently investigated and held persons responsible regarding the subsidies given by the Government to the manufacturers of fertilizers during the last three years; (b) whether it is also a fact that the manufacturers of fertilizers have not given benefit of the said subsidies to the farmers during the said period; (c) whether it is further a fact that the increase made by the manufacturers in the prices of fertilizers during the said period was unjustified; (d) if so, the steps being taken to expedite the findings of CCP at the earliest and make the responsibles accountable?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to refer to Un-Starred Question No.72 replied on 23-1-2013 and to state: (a) whether funds have been provided for maintenance and white wash of Low Category Quarters from ?A? to ?C? type in Sector G-7/2, Islamabad; if not; the reasons thereof; and (b) the time by which the maintenance and white wash of those quarters will be carried out alongwith the total amount of funds to be allocated therefor?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the hiring of house facility is not being given to teachers working in Model Colleges and Schools of the Government in Islamabad; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to give hiring facility to all said teachers; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the blocked CNIC holders applications for Passport are not processed due to similarity in their names, parentage and residences; (b) whether it is also a fact that such applicants are compulsorily required to obtain NOC from the NADRA/Directorate General Immigration and Passport; and (c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to verify the data of such applicants through the CNIC number; If so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state the category-wise total number of employees recruited in the public companies working under the administrative control of Ministry during the period from 5-3-2008 to 15-3-2013 alongwith the domiciles thereof?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state the time by which the proposal of under pass of Railway crossing at N5 for the NHA Harapa City and museum will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the break-up of run of the River Hydro Power Projects in progress before 1st June, 2013 and at present alongwith the expenditures involved for each project thereof; (b) the time by which the construction work of the said projects will be completed separately; and (c) the project-wise electricity in MW to be generated therefrom?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state the names of Railway Stations between Multan and Lahore having been discontinued during the last five years alongwith the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) whether provincial quota is being observed for the posting/ transfers of DMG officers in the provinces; if not, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether it is a fact that large number of DMG officers is working in the Province of the Punjab at present; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance Revenue Economic Affairs and Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether a comprehensive mechanism is available with the Ministry for the Privatization of Government entities/units; (b) whether the Government entities particularly KESC and PTCL have been privatized without such mechanism; and (c) whether the targets set for the privatization of KESC and PTCL have been achieved; if not, the steps being taken in this regard?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it Is a fact that tax exemptions and waivers of billions of rupees have, been given through Statutory Regulatory Orders (SROs); If so, the Justification of issuance of such SROs; (b) the year-wise amount in billion exempted and waived during the last five years; and (c) the steps being taken to eliminate culture of SROs in future?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is fact that Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) was levied by the previous Government; if so, the details alongwith the justifications thereof; (b) the total amount of GIDC collected so far by SNGPL and SSGPL separately; alongwith the utilization thereof; and (c) the period for which GIDC has been imposed?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that low voltage of electricity is being supplied to Village Guff, Tehsil Kallar Syedan, District Rawalpindi at present; (b) whether it is also a fact that electricity poles have not been installed for a separate transformer to supply electricity to said village; (c) whether it is further a fact that two phase electricity is being provided to the said village; (d) if the answers to part (a), (b) and (c) above are in the affirmative, the reasons thereof alongwith the steps being taken to remove said deficiencies at the earliest?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that uniforms have not been provided to the workers of Pak PWD during the last three years till date; (b) if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that there is no governmental mechanism that could systematically investigate and collect data of civilian deaths, injured and property losses during the continuing wave of terrorism in order to compensate the losses of civilians in Pakistan; (b) whether it is also a fact that USA had provided millions of dollars to compensate the civilian war victims in Pakistan since March, 2008 till date; if so, the details thereof alongwith disbursement of the aforesaid aid amongst the said victims; and (c) the details of aid which has been provided by the other countries?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economics Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state the details of agreements made with IMF relating to economy, energy, good governance and other reforms for the next 3 financial years alongwith the impacts thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the break-up of allocated and released agriculture credit by the State Bank of Pakistan during the last five years; (b) the allocation for the same for the fiscal year 2013-14 alongwith the amount released therefrom up till now; (c) whether it is a fact that aforesaid funds have not been released in letter and spirit during the recent years; if so, the reasons thereof; and (d) the steps being taken by the Ministry to ensure release of agriculture credit as per its allocation?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the import tariffs have been reduced during the recent years by signing agreements regarding lower ?bound? tariffs under the World Trade Organization and Free Trade Agreement with China during the year 2006; (b) whether it is also a fact that the said agreements are against the interest of most of other developing countries; (c) whether it is further a fact that the highest balance of payment crisis in the country?s history has occurred therefrom; (d) whether manufacturing sector of the country stunted due to the said agreements; if so, the justification to sign such agreements; and (e) the steps being taken to adopt Pakistan?s friendly policies to protect indigenous manufacturing sector?

Will the Minister for Textile Industry be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the Ministry to match the tariff lines with Brussels in order to get full benefits from the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) plus status granted to Pakistan by European Union to compete the neighbouring countries; and (b) whether it is a fact that Bangladesh and India have matched tariff lines but Pakistan is lagging behind?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken to make PIA profitable during the period from 1st June, 2013 till date; (b) the total loss suffered by PIA till 31st May, 2013 alongwith the average annual increase made therein; and (c) the total income earned and expenditures incurred by the PIA during the first six months of current financial year alongwith the total amount of loss suffered by PIA during the said period?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) the base lines of present Government for re-structuring the Pakistan Railways alognwith the stage-wise details thereof; and (b) the total amount incurred thereupon alongwith the source of amount thereof?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the son/dependent children quota for appointment is in vogue in all Federal Government Departments; (b) whether it is also a fact that the said quota for the State Bank of Pakistan has been abolished; if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to restore the said quota; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economics Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that all branches of the National Bank of Pakistan were instructed by its Head Office on 7th December 2013 to pay benevolent grant @ 40% of the salary of deceased/ retired employees; (b) whether it is also a fact that the said branches have failed to comply with aforesaid instruction in letter and spirit; if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) the steps being taken to implement aforesaid instructions alongwith the detail of proceedings initiated against responsibles?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that there is no governmental mechanism that could systematically investigate and collect data of civilian deaths, injured and property losses during the continuing wave of terrorism in order to compensate the losses of civilians in Pakistan; (b) whether it is also a fact that USA had provided millions of dollars to compensate the civilian war victims in Pakistan since March, 2008 till date; if so, the details thereof alongwith disbursement of the aforesaid aid amongst the said victims; and (c) the details of aid which has been provided by the other countries?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the natural gas has been provided to the captive power plants on subsidized rate during the recent past; (b) if so, the year-wise value of subsidies in terms of natural gas provided to said plants during the last five years till date alongwith justifications thereof; (c) the impacts of such provision of natural gas upon consumers; and (d) the steps being taken to rationalize the aforesaid process?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the total number of Power Houses other than Hydel Power Plants established in public sector at present alongwith the productive capacity thereof separately; and (b) whether it is a fact that said Power Houses are generating less electricity than their production capacities?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that names of those Government employees still find mention in General Waiting List of Estate Office who have either been retired/died or left Government job; (b) whether it is also a fact that names of those Government employees are also mentioned in the said list to whom Government accommodation has already been allotted and are residing therein; (c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in affirmative, the time by which new General Waiting List will be prepared/ finalized?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the ratio of losses of Unaccounted For Gas (UFG) is higher in the country as compared to international standards at present; if so, the ratio thereof at present; (b) the UFG losses which are authorized by the Government to gas entities at present; (c) whether it is also a fact that the Government has failed to reduce the said ratio; if so, the reasons thereof; (d) the steps being taken by the Ministry to reduce UFG losses at par with international standards; and (e) the impacts of said losses upon consumers at present?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to fix tariff of Distribution Companies of WAPDA for their efficient utilization; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for National Health Service, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that various types of cancers have been reported in the country during the year 2013-14; if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has conducted any study to ascertain the reasons of rising cases of cancer in the country during the said period; if so, the details alongwith the outcomes thereof; (c) whether there are adequate facilities in the Government hospitals/health centres to detect various types of cancers including breast cancer at early stage across the country; (d) if so, the details thereof; if not, the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government for early detection and providing affordable treatment of various types of cancers alongwith awareness campaign launched in this regard across the country?

Will the Minister In-charge o f the Establishment Division be pleased to stale: (a) whether it is a fa c t that Government, Semi-Government, Constitutional and Autonomous bodies o f the Government continue to hire employees after their retirement; i f so, the department-wise details o f such employees working at present; (b) whether it is also a fa c t that the Supreme Court o f Pakistan has already restrained the Government departments from hiring retired employees; (c) i f so, whether such rehiring is not only gross violation o f the Supreme Court s decision but also is a burden and liability on national exchequer; and (d) the steps being taken by the Government to adhere to the decision o f Supreme Court and restrain Government departments from hiring retired employees?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the total amount paid by the Government to each province and agencies concerned to counter terrorism during the last five years; (b) whether it is a fact that massive irregularities have been found in the utilization of said fund; (c) if so, whether investigations have been Initiated for those irregularities; If so, the present status thereof; and (d) the time by which it will be finalized?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state the details of agreements made with IMF relating to PIA and Pakistan Steel Mills for the next three financial years alongwith impacts thereof?

Will the Minister for Textile Industry be pleased to refer to Starred Question No.212 replied on 7th April, 2014 and to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to revise Textile Policy, 2009-14; if so, when it will be implemented alongwith the details thereof; (b) the details of disbursement of billions of rupees made under the said policy; and (c) whether present tariff lines are favouring Pakistan particularly with reference to tariff lines of neighbouring countries?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to fix tariff of Distribution Companies of WAPDA for their efficient utilization; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the audit of power plants has been conducted during the last five years; if not, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to improve the performance/capacity of inefficient power plants?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the ranking of Pakistan in the World in terms of number of children suffering from malnutrition is high at present; if so, the details alongwith reasons thereof; (b) the region wise details of the schemes/programmes being implemented by the Government to overcome the said problems; (c) the year-wise funds allocated/released/utilized therefor during the last five years till date alongwith the achievements gained therefrom; and (d) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to eradicate the problems of malnutrition of the children in the country?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to refer to starred question No. 35, replied on 15th May, 2014 and to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the electricity tariff is determined by National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA); (b) whether NEPRA took into account the efficient utilization and recovery ratio of DISCOs at the time of determination of the tariff of electricity; if so, the details; if not, the reasons thereof; and (c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to fix tariff for Distribution Companies on the basis of their efficient utilization; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the total amount paid by the Government to each province and agencies concerned to counter terrorism during the last five years; (b) whether it is a fact that massive irregularities have been found in the utilization of said fund; 2 (c) if so, whether investigations have been Initiated for those irregularities; If so, the present status thereof; and (d) the time by which it will be finalized?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state the details of agreements made with IMF relating to PIA and Pakistan Steel Mills for the next three financial years alongwith impacts thereof?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a comprehensive mechanism does not exist to ensure equal distribution of development funds across the country; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to conduct a comprehensive study to identify the areas which were ignored for development during the recent years; 31 (c) if so, the steps being taken by the Government to formulate a comprehensive plan, to ensure equal distribution of funds for equal development of all areas of the country?

Will the Minister for Textile Industry be pleased to state: (a) the sector and item-wise details of the targets fixed and achieved for export of textiles during the last five years; (b) whether Government has explored new markets other than European Union for textile exports during the year 2013-14; if so, the details thereof alongwith the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and (c) the country-wise details of the share of major textile products exported during the last five years alongwith the steps taken by Government to augment the said share of exports?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the ranking of Pakistan in the World in terms of number of children suffering from malnutrition is high at present; if so, the details alongwith reasons thereof; (b) the region wise details of the schemes/programmes being implemented by the Government to overcome the said problems; (c) the year-wise funds allocated/released/utilized therefor during the last five years till date alongwith the achievements gained therefrom; and (d) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to eradicate the problems of malnutrition of the children in the country?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has conducted any programs for creating awareness about water conservation and imparting training on various water conservation methods in the country during the last five years; (b) if so, the details thereof alongwith number of participants who attended the said programs; and (c) the category-wise total expenditure incurred thereupon?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether the first aid and emergency medical facilities are available in passenger trains and at railway stations at present; (b) if so, the details; if not, the reasons thereof; (c) whether railways staff is trained for providing such facilities to the sick and injured passengers during the journey; if so, the details thereof; (d) if not, the steps taken/being taken by the Pakistan Railways to ensure provision of medical facilities including first aid to the needy passengers during journey?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Establishment Division be pleased to state: (a) the department wise details of employees, who have been working after their superannuation in each department of the Government, semi-government, constitutional and autonomous bodies at present; and (b) the perks and privileges, other than pension, being given to each such employee?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the total amount paid by the Government to each province and agencies concerned to counter terrorism during the last five years; (b) whether it is a fact that massive irregularities have been found in the utilization of said fund; (c) if so, whether investigations have been initiated for those irregularities; if so, the present status thereof; and (d) the time by which it will be finalized?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state the details of agreements made with IMF relating to PIA and Pakistan Steel Mills for the next three financial years alongwith impacts thereof?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Prime Mlnisters Office be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the road from Rawalakot to Bagh AJ&K via Shujahabad constructed by the ERRA has been damaged by the recent, rains; (b) whether it is also a fact that the maintenance work has not been started thereupon so far; if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) the time by which maintenance work of the said road will be started?

Will the Minister for Textile Industry be pleased to state: (a) the sector and item-wise details of the targets fixed and achieved for export of textiles during the last five years; (b) whether Government has explored new markets other than European Union for textile exports during the year 2013-14; if so, the details thereof alongwith the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and (c) the country-wise details of the share of major textile products exported during the last five years alongwith the steps taken by Government to augment the said share of exports?

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased to state: (a) whether Government has conducted any survey to identify the tribals living below Poverty Line during the last five years; if so, the tribe wise details thereof; (b) whether Government has formulated any special scheme/ program for the upliftment of the said tribals during the said period; (c) if so, the amount allocated/released/utilized during the said period; and (d) the year and tribe wise achievements made therefor during the said period

Wilt the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to slate: (a) the total amount paid by the Government to each province and agencies concerned to counter terrorism during the last five years; (h) whether it is a fact that massive irregularities have been found in the utilization of said fund; (c) if so. whether investigations have been initiated for those irregularities; if so, the present status thereof; and (d) the time by which it will be finalized?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) the sector and item-wise details of the targets fixed and achieved for export of textiles during the last five years; (b) whether Government has explored new markets other than European Union for textile exports during the year 2013-14; if so, the details thereof alongwith the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and (c) the country-wise details of the share of major textile products exported during the last five years alongwith the steps taken by Government to augment the said share of exports?

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased to state: (a) whether Government has conducted any survey to identify the tribals living below Poverty Line during the last five years; if so, the tribe wise details thereof; (b) whether Government has formulated any special scheme/ program for the upliftment of the said tribals during the said period; (c) if so, the amount allocated/released/utilized during the said period; and (d) the year and tribe wise achievements made therefor during the said period?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the total amount paid by the Government to each province and agencies concerned to counter terrorism during the last five years; (b) whether it is a fact that massive irregularities have been found in the utilization of said fund; (c) if so, whether investigations have been initiated for those irregularities; if so, the present status thereof; and (d) the time by which it will be finalized?"

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that there is a leakage in the roof of Flat No.6/10-C and Flat No.6/12, Category-V, Sector I-9/4, Islamabad since long; (b) whether it is also a fact that despite a number of complaints lodged in the Inquiry Office of the said sector, no action has been taken thereupon so far; if so, the reasons therefor; and (c) the time by which the said work will be carried out?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the transformer installed in Chack No.224/TDA, Tehsil Karor, District Layyah has failed to bear the load of electricity; (b) if so, the steps being taken by the Ministry to replace it with transformer of 100 KV; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage be pleased to state the names and qualifications of the persons appointed as the Casual News Translators of Pushtu and Sindhi in the Central News Organization, Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation, Islamabad since 1st January, 2011 alongwith the month-wise payments made to them separately during the said period?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Establishment Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the post of Superintendent (BPS-16) was created on purely temporary basis in the Pakistan Public Administration Research Centre, M.S. Wing, Establishment Division, Islamabad for revamping of ESTACODE 2007; and (b) whether said post stood abolished after completing the said assignment of revamping?

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

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state: (a) the names and designations of the persons appointed under the deceased employees package in the Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Lab Complex, Karachi on contract basis during the last five years till date alongwith the dates of their appointments; (b) whether it is a fact that services of above mentioned contractual employees have not been regularized so far; if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to regularize the services of said employees; if so, the steps being taken in this regard so far?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that there is a leakage in the roof of Flat No. 6/10-C and Flat No.6/12, Category- Sector I-9/4, Islamabad since long; (b) whether it is also a fact that despite a number of complaints lodged in the Inquiry Office of the said sector, no action has been taken thereupon so far; if so, the reasons therefor; and (c) the time by which the said work will be carried out?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Establishment Division be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the Performance Evaluation Reports of officers of BPS-16 and 18 of the Pakistan Public Administration Research Centre, M.S Wing, Establishment Division, Islamabad for the year 2012, 2013 and 2014 have been written and countersigned by un-authorized officers respectively; if so, the reasons thereof?

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

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to construct fly over at Sundar and Chong (G. T Road/National Highway-5), District Lahore to control heavy load of traffic; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) the time by which the under construction Bridge over river Ravi at Mouza Tal Fatiana, Tehsil Kamalia and District Toba Tek Singh will be completed; and (b) whether it is a fact that the construction work on the said Bridge has been stopped; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Islamabad Electric Supply Company is not providing electricity meters to its sub-divisions at present; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to supply electricity meters to said sub-divisions?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state whether it is a fact that a letter has been issued by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council to the Government of the Punjab to close Sahiwal Medical College; if so, the reasons therefor?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the employees of the Islamabad Police are not entitled to the allotment of Government accommodations in Islamabad; (b) if so, the names and designations of the officials/officers to whom the Government accommodations have been allotted in Islamabad; and (c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to cancel / vacate the said accommodations?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to install another transformer of 100 KV in Chack No.224/TDA, Tehsil Karor, District Layyah; if so, when it will be implemented; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Climate Changes (CC) are negatively impacting the country at present; (b) whether Government has conducted any study to determine the magnitude of negative impacts of CC; if so, the details thereof; and (c) the steps being taken by the Ministry to minimize the said impacts in the country?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state whether it is a fact that foreign currency rates for purchase of imported books for the libraries are fixed much higher than market rates; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the kind/nature of advance tax being collected by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) at present; (b) the prescribed procedure to adjust the said advance tax; (c) whether it is a fact that the FBR refunds/returns the amount of advance tax and does not adjust the same; if so, the amount which is pending with FBR for the last five years in this regard; and (d) the steps being taken by the Government to streamline the matter of advance tax collection?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Accountant General of Pakistan Revenues (AGPR) gets prior No Objection Certificates (NOCs)/undertakings from employees to finalize pensionery dues; (b) if so, whether it is also a fact that the AGPR did not adopt the said procedure for the employees of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources who retired on 03-09-2012; and (c) whether it is further a fact that such negligence on the part of the AGPR enabled the retired employees of the said Ministry to still occupy the Government accommodations illegally; if so, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

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

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that imports of the country have considerably increased during the current years; (b) if so, whether the said increase significantly disturbed the balance of Pakistan trade; if so, the impacts thereof; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to rectify the above said imbalance of trade?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Haman Rights be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the Government to bound the employees of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to investigate the cases referred to them on merit and as their jurisdiction; and (b) the percentage of amount received by employees of the NAB from recovered amount alongwith the justifications thereof?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state whether it is a fact that maintenance work on GT Road from Lahore to Multan via Sahiwal Checha Watni has not been completed so far; if so, the time by which the said work will be completed thereupon?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Islamabad Electric Supply Company is not providing electricity meters to its sub-divisions at present; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to supply electricity meters to said sub-divisions?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state whether it is a fact that a letter has been issued by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council to the Government of the Punjab to close Sahiwal Medical College; if so, the reasons therefor?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the employees of the Islamabad Police are not entitled to the allotment of Government accommodations in Islamabad; (b) if so, the names and designations of the officials/officers to whom the Government accommodations have been allotted in Islamabad; and (c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to cancel/vacate the said accommodations?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to state: (a) whether planes of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) are being repaired from abroad; if so, the details thereof; (b) whether PIA signed an agreement in this regard with a foreign based company in the recent past; if so, the details alongwith present status thereof; (c) whether past evaluation of the said agreement has been conducted; if so, the details thereof; and (d) the capacity and expertize of Engineering Wing of the PIA to repair its planes at present?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) whether the policy for the National Library has not been formulated so far; (b) if so, the reasons thereof alongwith the time by which it will be formulated?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the year-wise withholding tax collected during the last five years; (b) the year-wise said tax adjusted and refunded during the said period; (c) whether it is a fact that maximum amount of said tax is kept by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in its own account; if so, the head-wise utilization thereof; and (d) whether the FBR is empowered to retain said amount; if so, the relevant authority/provision thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the total number of doctors presently working in Islamabad Capital Territory alongwith the postings thereof; (b) whether it is a fact that the said doctors have been working in the same grade for the last many years; if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to up-grade/promote the said doctors?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the commutation cases have been finalized since 2001; if so, the department-wise names and designations of the Government employees thereof; if not, the time by which the same will be finalized?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) the General Managers, Deputy General Managers, Assistant General Managers, Managers, Deputy Managers were working in the State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLICP) as on 31-07-2015; and (b) the appointments and promotions made under the Executive and FLMI Trainees Schemes so far; (c) the officers/staff appointed, taken on deputation and regularized by the SLICP during the last five years till date; (d) the names, designations, posting stations, date of birth, designations at the time of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th promotions, qualification before and after joining the SLICP, trainings and experience of the said employees; and (e) whether said schemes have been closed; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to give ownership rights to farmers for cultivating land under Ghori Pal Scheme; if so, when it will be implemented; and (b) whether it is a fact that said land cannot be given to farmers on ownership rights without taking NOC from the Ministry?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan and agencies of the Government are not giving approval to manufacture generic medicines of Hepatitis-C; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government for manufacturing of generic medicines particularly for Hepatitis-C?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony be pleased to state: (a) whether it is fact that an agreement has been signed between the Government of Pakistan and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding the allocation of quota for Hujjaj for Government and Private Tour Operators; if so, the details along with the justifications thereof; and (b) whether Government intends to revise the said agreement to enable Pakistanis to perform Hajj through Government scheme?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) the time by which under construction bridge on the River near Village Fatyana, Tehsil Kamalia, District Toba Take Singh will be completed; and (b) whether it is a fact that the PAK PWD has stopped the construction work on the said bridge; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the low voltage of electricity is being supplied to the consumers via Lower Sobrian-Ochari to Upper Shahother, Union Council Garlat, Tehsil Balakot by Peshawar Electricity Supply Company (PESCO) since long; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the PESCO to supply the required voitate of electricity overthere; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage be pleased to state: (a) the prescribed guidelines proved fruitful to control functions of Television Channels performed as per their sweet will; (b) the achievements of the Ministry vide guidelines prescribed for electronic media; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to maintain standard of credibility of contents of news and TV Programmes?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) the level of rays/radiation being emitted by Mobile Phone Towers in the country at present; (b) whether it is a fact that the said level is much higher in the country as compared to the international standards; and (c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to issue instructions to display fix percentage of required absorption on mobile phones; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has closed the Sahiwal Medical College, District Sahiwal; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) whether it was unilateral decision of PMDC for the closure of said college instead of completing all requirements; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to restore the said college at an earliest?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the year-wise funds allocated for repair of transformers in cities and rural areas of the country during the tenure of present Government separately; (b) whether said funds were disbursed to each region separately; (c) whether annual audit was conducted therefor; (d) whether said transformers are being burnt due to over loading; and (e) whether the employees of WAPDA collect money from the respective consumers to replace the said transformers?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Ministry demanded Doctors and Para Medical Staff for medical mission for Hajj-2015 under Government laws; (b) if so, the number of staff members including Doctors and other employees sent for said mission in the said Hajj; and (c) the number of individuals sent as Khadam-ul-Hujjaj under the Minister’s discretionary quota during the said Hajj alongwith the expenditure incurred by the Ministry thereupon?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state whether it is a fact that subsidy is being provided by the Government on purchase of Tractor; if so, the amount thereof?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that 78950 employees are working in the Pakistan Railways at present; and (b) whether it is also a fact that two employees perform a job/duty which a single employee can perform?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Railway infrastructure including bridges have already completed its life times; (b) if so, the steps being taken by the Government to upgrade said infrastructure alongwith the funds allocated therefor 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 the Quarter Nos.1 to 6, Block No.2-B, Gali No.16, Sector G7/2, Islamabad have not been repaired/renovated since long; (b) if so, the time by which those houses will be repaired/renovated?

Will the Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage be pleased to state the names and qualifications of the persons appointed as the Casual News Translators of Pushtu and Sindhi in the Central News Organization, Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation, Islamabad since 1st January, 2011 alongwith the month-wise payments made to them separately during the said period?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government to export the potatoes and kinos?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that fertilizer is being imported; (b) whether it is also a fact that the fertilizer is comparatively economical in Saudi Arabia due to low price of petroleum products therein; (c) if the answer to part (b) above is in the affirmative, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to import fertilizer from Saudi Arabia; if so, when it will be implemented alongwith the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state the time by which the under construction bridge over the River Ravi at Mull Fatyana will be completed?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the construction work of Khanewal- Multan Motorway has been completed; (b) whether it is also a fact that the Ex Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani had laid the foundation stone of Tatepur-Lothar Interchange during initial stage of the project; and (c) whether it is further a fact that the said Interchange has not been constructed so far; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the year-wise funds allocated for repair of transformers in cities and rural areas of the country during the tenure of present Government separately; (b) whether said funds were disbursed to each region separately; (c) whether annual audit was conducted therefor; (d) whether said transformers are being burnt due to over loading; and (e) whether the employees of WAPDA collect money from the respective consumers to replace the said transformers?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that meter readers do not go for meter reading every month regularly in Rural Areas of the country particularly in Sindh but bills of a specified amount are send after every three or six months; if so, the steps being taken by the Government to check the said practice; (b) the steps taken by the Government to bound meter readers to take reading every month and issue the electricity bills to the consumers as per actual reading; and (c) whether Government intends to install pre-paid electricity meters in Rural Areas; if so, the steps being taken in this regard?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state whether it is a fact that subsidy is being provided by the Government on purchase of Tractor; if so, the amount thereof?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that one licenses of 4-G and one for new entrant which were presented for auction last year could not be qualified for auction; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) whether Government intends to re-auction the said licenses in the near future; if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether the domestic market of Pakistan has capacity for one more cellular company; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state the names of Railway Stations closed during the last five years till date between Lahore and Multan alongwith the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that sanitation condition of fruit and vegetable market in Sector I-11, Islamabad is the very poor; (b) if so, the steps being taken by the Capital Development Authority to improve the sanitation condition in the said market?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the doctors appointed for 12 Dispensaries established in Rural Areas, Islamabad have un-justifiably been posted in Islamabad District/High Courts, Islamabad Traffic Police Office and other offices on the behest of Islamabad Administration; (b) whether it is also a fact that growing population of Islamabad is not being provided with basic health care facilities properly as the said Dispensaries are functioning by Dispensers instead of the Doctors; (c) if so, the steps being taken by the Government to improve standard of health facilities to the Rural Areas of Islamabad?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the names, qualification and domiciles of those persons appointed in the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) since 1-6-2013; (b) whether it is a fact that such posts were advertised; if so, the domiciles; if not, the reasons thereof; and (c) whether it is also a fact that transparency/merit has not been observed in letter and spirit for the said appointments; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to reduce markup on the agricultural loans due to its recent crises?

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state: (a) the total number of applications of Engineers received by the Pakistan Engineering Council for registration since 1-9-2015 alongwith the details thereof; (b) the total number of Engineers out of the above who have been registered therefor alongwith the details including the names thereof; and (c) whether it is a fact that a number of cases out of those have been rejected after raising objections; if so, the nature thereof separately?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state the time by which the under construction bridge over the River Ravi at Mull Fatyana will be completed?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the construction work of Khanewal-Multan Motorway has been completed; (b) whether it is also a fact that the Ex Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani had laid the foundation stone of Tatepur-Lothar Interchange during initial stage of the project; and (c) whether it is further a fact that the said Interchange has not been constructed so far; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to reduce markup on the agricultural loans due to its recent crises?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state the time by which the under construction bridge over the River Ravi at Mull Fatyana will be completed?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the construction work of Khanewal-Multan Motorway has been completed; (b) whether it is also a fact that the Ex Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani had laid the foundation stone of Tatepur-Lothar Interchange during initial stage of the project; and (c) whether it is further a fact that the said Interchange has not been constructed so far; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that there is no workshop available in the country to repair transformers at the level of Superintending Engineer, WAPDA; (b) if so, the time by which it will be established; and (c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Ministry to establish such workshop in Sahiwal; if so, when it will be established?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council has withdrawn its earlier recommendations sent to the Ministry to abolish the Sahiwal Medical College; (b) if not, whether the deficiencies identified in the examination report in respect of recognition of the said College have not yet been corrected as per the criteria of the said Council?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to reduce markup on the agricultural loans due to its recent crises?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan’s contribution to the Global Market was 0.1% in the year 2008 according to the World Steel Association; (b) whether it is also a fact that said contribution has been decreased up to 0.06% in the year 2015; (c) if the answer to part (b) above is in the affirmative, the reasons thereof; and (d) whether it is further a fact that Chinese imports are affecting the production of Pakistan’s Steel Industry; if so, the steps taken by the Government to remove the obstacles being faced by the said industry and to develop it?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) the kinds of auto vehicles manufactured by the Auto Mobile Industry in the country since 01-01-2014 as compare to the country’s total requirements; and (b) the details of latest technologies acquired by the Auto and Tractor parts manufacturing industries during the said period alongwith the kinds of auto vehicles benefitted therefrom?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the construction work on bridge Fatyana situated on River Ravi, District Toba Tek Singh had stopped by the Pakistan Public Works Department two years before; (b) whether it is also a fact that the 90% construction work of said bridge was completed; (c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the time by which construction work will be completed thereupon?

Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a large part of Coastal Areas/Coastline have gone under the Sea; (b) whether it is also a fact that the said process is continued; (c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the steps taken by the Government to save the said areas; and (d) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to impose ban on the cutting of mangroves; if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Establishment Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Federal Public Service Commission is the only Government testing agency at present; (b) whether it is also a fact that the FPSC is highly over-burdened at present; and (c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to establish another testing agency or to register any other/private agency for the said purpose; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to provide any special grant to the provinces for education under Article 25A; if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether there is any mechanism at the Federal level to oversee the provincial Governments under the said Article?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications be pleased to state: (a) the functions of the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) at present; (b) the achievements made by the said Board; and (c) the details of Entrepreneurial and Educational Programmes being conducted by the said Board during the last three years alongwith the benefits derived therefrom?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Government has introduced a new online system of clearance for Full Container Load (FCL) shipment; if so, the names of the locations thereof at present; and (b) the time/total period consumed for clearing a single container under the said system?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Government officers deputed at Pak- Afghan Border particularly at Torkhum are facilitating smuggling of various items across the border by getting money; (b) if so, the steps being taken by the Government against such officers/officials?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to reduce markup on the agricultural loans due to its recent crises?

Will the Minister for Textile Industry be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that basic textile exports are decreasing both in quality and quantity since 01-01-2016; if so, the percentage of the exports alongwith the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to recover the said loss?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the highest amount has been spent by Pakistan’s Embassy in Washington DC and the Missions in United Nations during the last three years; if so, the details alongwith the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to reduce the said expenditure?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state the details of cooked/processed food items being exported/imported by Pakistan from various countries alongwith the names thereof?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state the names of countries from which finished goods are being imported on concessional rates of duty at present alongwith the kinds/nature and purposes thereof?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that some oil and gas companies provide inadequate financial statements in order to hide the corrupt deals; (b) if so, the procedure adopted by the Government to enable detailed monitoring of such companies?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that prior consent of the concerned Governments is necessary before awarding petroleum concession and exploration agreements under the Constitution (Eighteenth Amendment) Act, 2010; (b) if so, the number of such agreements signed during the last five years indicating also those where the above mentioned consent was achieved duly?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) the total funds granted for the project of plantation on Motorway from Pindi Bhattian to Faisalabad since 01-01-2013; and (b) the level of completion/status of implementation on the said project at present?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the present share of thermal power (oil and gas) in the overall energy mix graphs of generation in the country; (b) whether it is a fact that the country meets more than 82 percent of oil requirements through imports; if so, the steps taken by the Government to reduce the import of oil and to increase its production in the country?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that growers do not get reasonable prices of wheat and sugar-cane in the country; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to make a proper system for fixation of support prices of crops having equal standards for the growers in provinces?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state whether it is a fact that funds have been allocated to lay sewerage lines/system in Sector I-14, Islamabad; if so, the details; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state whether it is a fact that funds have been allocated for construction of road and installation of street lights in Sector I-14, Islamabad; if so, the details; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the membership fees for the general public who wants to avail the facilities available at Sports Club, Islamabad; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to decrease the said fees; if so, the time by which it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) the present share of thermal power (oil and gas) in the overall energy mix graphs of generation in the country; and (b) whether it is a fact that the country meets more than 82 percent of oil requirements through imports; if so, the steps taken by the Government to reduce the import of oil and to increase its production in the country?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Postal Medical Centres established by the Pakistan Post are deprived of medicines and medical staff due to non-allocation of funds; if so, the steps being taken by the Government for their rehabilitation; and (b) the funds released to the said Medical Centres by the Government during the last five years alongwith the year-wise details thereof?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a project namely Turkmenistan- Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project was signed among the aforesaid countries; (b) if so, the time of its execution alongwith the total expenditures to be incurred on the said project; and (c) whether international financial institutions will provide financial assistance for the completion of the said project; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that officers/officials working in the Estate Office (EO) are involved in corruption; if so, the total number of employees of EO against whom actions taken during the last three years; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the said employees are convicted; if so, the details of punishments given to them so far?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that “D” and “E” types apartments are being constructed in Sector I-16/3, Islamabad for low paid Government employees at present; if so, the present status thereof; and (b) the time by which the construction work of said apartments will be completed?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the Government to convert Thermal Power Plants of electricity on coal and natural gas with the collaboration of public and private sectors and other countries; and (b) the steps taken by the Government in this regard during the last three years?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Government had initiated a project to distribute free of cost energy savers in the country by taking loans; if so, the total loans obtained therefor alongwith the plan to repay such loans; (b) the DISCO-wise number of energy savers distributed amongst the consumers under the said project; (c) whether it is also a fact that the on ground verification/audit of the distribution of such energy savers was conducted; if so, the details thereof; (d) whether it is further a fact that distribution of such energy savers neither visible in the country nor it could bring positive results particularly with reference to control the shortage of electricity in the country; (e) if the answer to part (d) above is in the affirmative, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to investigate the such poor planning; if so, when it will be implemented; and (f) the steps being taken by the Government to formulate a comprehensive plan to initiate such projects in future?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that aircrafts with PIA are more than 20 years old; (b) whether it is also fact that accidents are increasing thereby; if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and (c) the details of maintenance procedure being adopted in this regard at present?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Higher Education Commission has launched a scheme under the Prime Minister’s package to waive off the fee for M.A./MS/M.Phil and Ph.D students belonging to less developed areas; (b) if so, the details of students who have availed the said facility and living in less developed areas of southern Punjab or the details of those students studying in the Universities of the said areas during the last two years?

Will the Minister for Capital, Administration and Development be pleased to state whether it is a fact that funds have been allocated to install street sign boards in Sector I-14, Islamabad; if so, the details; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the roads near Islamabad Railway Station and Dry Port are in a dilapidated condition at present; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to repair the said roads?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state: (a) the province-wise names of the energy projects under construction under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor at present; (b) the time by which the construction works of said projects will be completed; and (c) the details of progress made on said projects so far separately?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the State Bank of Pakistan has recently showed its concern over its ignorance of the structure of CPEC deals; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to clarify the said structure of deal to the concerned stakeholders?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to refer to Un-Starred Question No.53 replied on 15-2-2016 and to state: (a) the total number of Afghanis out of 3487 accused persons arrested in Islamabad during the year 2014-15 alongwith the names of organizations to which they were belonging; and (b) the total number of such search operations carried out during the year 2015-16 alongwith the total number of persons arrested therefrom?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Government has failed to plan an effective policy to payback the debts of the country; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) the steps are being taken by the Government to plan an effective policy to payback the said debts; (c) the time by which the above mentioned plan will start to reduce the debts of the country; and (d) the total debts of the country at present?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) the details of amount sent by Overseas Pakistanis during the current financial year alongwith the details thereof; and (b) the steps taken by the Government for the welfare especially education and health care of the said Pakistanis and their dependents?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government to reduce the trade deficit of the country?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Ministry has National Water Policy at present; if not, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to formulate a comprehensive water policy at the earliest?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan Cottimissioner for Indus Water has failed in the recent past to protect the right of Pakistan on different forums; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to revamp it in the line with a strong capacity for technical and legal studies which includes hydrology, meteorology, climatology and early warning system; (c) if so, when it will be implemented; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Government had initiated a project to distribute free of cost energy savers in the country by taking loans; if so, the total loans obtained therefor alongwith the plan to repay such loans; (b) the DISCO-wise number of energy savers distributed amongst the consumers under the said project; (c) whether it is also a fact that the on ground verification/audit of the distribution of such energy savers was conducted; if so, the details thereof; (d) whether it is further a fact that distribution of such energy savers neither visible in the country nor it could bring positive results particularly with reference to control the shortage of electricity in the country; (e) if the answer to part (d) above is in the affirmative, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to investigate the such poor planning; if so, when it will be implemented; and (f) the steps being taken by the Government to formulate a comprehensive plan to initiate such projects in future?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to reopen the Railway Stations closed during the last five years between Lahore and Multan; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state whether it is a fact that open waste dumping in certain sectors/sub sectors of the Islamabad Capital Territory have been causing deterioration of soil quality and decrease in vegetation abundance?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) the date on which the last integrated study was conducted to identify the weak areas of the Pakistan Railways which causes continuous losses to it alongwith the findings thereof; and (b) the implementation status of aforesaid findings?