Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government effectively to address the allegations leveled by an Indian Government official against Government of India for launching self styled attacks on Indian Parliament House, Dehli in 2001 and in Mumbai in 2008?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that ratio of line dropping has been increased significantly during the last few years due to poor services being provided by the Telecom Operators; if so the reasons thereof; and (b) the action taken by the Government against the responsible?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to change the name of the Benazir Income Support Programme; if so, the new name thereof; and (b) whether it is a fact that the Secretary has not been appointed for the said Programme since long; if so, the reasons thereof;

Will the Minister for Ports and Shipping be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that land under water of Karachi Port Trust has been allotted to KPT Officers Housing Society on lower rates prices; if so, the reasons thereof alongwith the action being taken by the Ministry in this regard; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the KPT is destroying the protected mangrove area for the allotment of plots to its officers; if so, the steps being taken to control it?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that regular promotions are being stopped in the Directorate of Central Health Establishment, Karachi; and (b) whether it is also a fact that many posts are still lying vacant therein for the last five years; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister In-charge of Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that ratio of line dropping has increased significantly during the last few years due to poor services being provided by the Telecom Operators; if so the reasons thereof; and (b) the action taken by the Government against the responsible?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the major quantity of grains, vegetables and fruits are wasted every year in the country due to lack of storage facilities and attacks of harmful Insects on crops; if so, the details thereof; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to provide storage facilities near the cultivated areas/fields, establish modern food supply chains, develop cold storage infrastructure and improve overall agricultural efficiency?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the year-wise total number of visas issued by the Ministry to the foreigners for employment in the Embassy/Consulates of the USA in Pakistan since January, 2008 till date alongwith the prescribed criteria thereof; and (b) whether it is a fact that a large number of personnel are working in the said Embassy/Consulates at present; if so, the justification alongwith the total number thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a number of employees of Islamabad Police are Involved in car lifting and terrorist activities during the last three years till date; if so, the details thereof; (b) the action taken by the Government against those employees during the said period; and (c) the number of those accused employees who have been reinstated during the said period?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the Government to organize the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in a democratic manner; (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration to plead the case of Mr. Danish Kaneria in international tribunals; if so, when it will be implemented; and (c) whether the PCB has made efforts to reduce the sentence of Mr. Mohammad Amir; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the details of efforts being made to revive the game of Hockey in the country; (b) the number of Astroturf fields available in Pakistan at present; (c) whether it is a fact that the business of the Pakistan Hockey Federation is not conducted properly; if so, the reasons thereof; and (d) the steps being taken by the Government to groom youngsters for the said game and find the best potential/talent to play Hockey in the country?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Government has approved a plan for expansion of the American Embassy in Islamabad; and (b) whether it is a also a fact that 5000 persons are to be accommodated therein?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the Ministry to encourage corporate social responsibility in the industrial sector; (b) the record of worker safety and industrial accidents for the last five years; (c) whether laws relating to those issues are being implemented in letter and sprit; and (d) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to amend those laws to make them more comprehensive; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet is going to approve the implementation of a project for import of 500 million cubic feet per day (MMCF(D) of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) through SSGC?s retrofitting facility at the quoted price of $ 0.88 per MMBTU; if so, the justification thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that only one bid has been received which is contrary to Public Procurement Rules, 2004; if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) whether it is further a fact that objections have been received from Consultants of SSGCL regarding non transparency of the process; if so, the steps being taken by the Government therefor?

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that proper media coverage has not been made regarding the firings made by Indian Border Security Forces across working boundaries particularly near Sialkot during the October, 2013; (b) whether it is also a fact that two civilians and a ranger died during the incident; (c) if the answers to parts ( (a) and (b) above are in affirmative, the reasons for not making proper media coverage therefor; and (d) whether it is further a fact that effective media coverage is being made by India of all such incidents; if so, the steps being taken by the Government to improve such media coverage/projection?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a number of cases are pending in the Anti Terrorism Court Islamabad since long; if so, the reasons alongwith the details thereof; (b) the time by which the trials of said cases will be completed; (c) whether it is also a fact that the Benazir Bhutto assassination case has not been decided so far; if so, the reasons thereof; and (d) the steps being taken by the Government to improve the efficiency of said Court?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that amount of Rs.62 billion in the Universal Service Fund for investment in the telecommunication sector to provide access to remote areas of Pakistan has been transferred to other heads and for budgetary support; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether the said money has been used to pay circular debt; if so, the justification thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Rs. 480 billions have been paid to Independent Power Projects (IPPs) for settlement of circular debt; (b) whether it is also a fact that the audit has been conducted/ completed thereof; if so, the names of audit companies alongwith the details thereof; (c) whether it is further a fact that excess payments were made to IPPs; if so, the details thereof; (d) whether any tenders were called for grant of audit contracts therefor; (e) whether any of the said companies audited the said 23 IPPs in the past; and (f) whether bulk payments were made on June 29, 2013 till late at night; if so, the reasons thereof?

(a) whether it is a fact that irregularities/mismanagement/corruption have been found in the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) as reported in the last Audit Report of the Auditor General of Pakistan and the Federal Directorate of Audit; (b) the present status of the Health Insurance Scheme of Rs.3 billion awarded by BISP to State Life Insurance Corporation; c) the total amount paid to the consultants of the said program alongwith the justification thereof; and (d) whether it is also a fact that cash awards and cars were provided to a number of persons/consultants under the said program; if so, the justification alongwith the action taken against the responsibles thereof?

Will the Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Media Commission has been appointed by the Supreme Court of Pakistan; (b) whether it is also a fact that the report of the said commission has been made a public document by the Court during June, 2013 and is available on the website of the said Court; (c) whether it is further a fact that the Ministry formulated its comments/responses to each recommendation contained in the said report; if so, the details of the comments; if not, the reasons thereof; and (d) the time by which Ministry will finalize its comments thereon?

Will the Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage be pleased to state: a) whether it is a fact that a number of advertisements are being given to dummy newspapers and megazines through PID; if so, the steps taken by the Government to curb said practice/ corruption; and (b) the names of newspapers to which advertisements have been released through PID during the last five years alongwith the amount paid from June, 2013 to September, 2013?

Will the Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage be pleased to state: (a) the actions taken by the Ministry to curb corruption in the selection of advertising agencies and placement of Governmentcontrolled advertisements in Media during the year 2011-12 till date; and (b) the number of said agencies placed on the list of the Ministry at present alongwith the criteria adopted for selection thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the name of persons killed during drone attacks/strikes are not being disclosed by the Ministry; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether it is also a fact that foreign NGOs are more concerned than our Government regarding human rights issues/violations; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Civil Servants have been nominated by the Government as directors of the boards of public and private sector enterprises during the last five years; (b) whether it is also a fact that huge remunerations have been paid to them in addition to their Government salaries; (c) if the answers to part ((a) and ((b) above are in the affirmative, the names of those directors alongwith the justification thereof; (d) whether it is further a fact that the Government has taken action against those directors; if so, the details thereof; and (e) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to amend its rules for public sector enterprises for giving allowances to such directors in accordance with their entitlements; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister?s Office be pleased to state: a) whether it is a fact that the generation of the electricity has not been started by the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant III and IV; (b) if so; the time by which electricity will be generated therefrom and included in the National Grid; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the year-wise total number of visas issued by the Ministry to the foreigners for employment in the Embassy/Consulates of the USA in Pakistan since January, 2008 till date alongwith the prescribed criteria thereof; and (b) whether it is a fact that a large number of personnel are working in the said Embassy/Consulates at present; if so, the justification alongwith the total number thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a number of employees of Islamabad Police are Involved in car lifting and terrorist activities during the last three years till date; if so, the details thereof; (b) the action taken by the Government against those employees during the said period; and (c) the number of those accused employees who have been reinstated during the said period?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the names of Government officials involved in the issuance of more than 2000 blue passports to unauthorized individuals during the last five years till date; alongwith the action taken against the responsible so far; and (b) whether a number of embassies including UAE have taken extra precautionary measures due to said scam causing delay on the issuance of visas to genuine applicants; if so, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources Development be pleased to state: (a) the modalities under consideration of the Government to facilitate Overseas Pakistanis to cast vote during elections; (b) whether it is a fact that it is highly inconvenient for Overseas Pakistanis in the Middle East, US, UK and Europe to cast vote in the embassies and consulates over there; if so, the alternative mechanism being considered therefor; (c) whether it is also a fact that it is difficult to forward election materials to Overseas Pakistanis; (d) if so, whether other modalities like distance electronic voting system is being considered; and (e) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government regarding proportional representation for Overseas Pakistanis to vote for parties rather than candidates in view of above problems; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Government has approved a plan for expansion of the American Embassy in Islamabad; and (b) whether it is a also a fact that 5000 persons are to be accommodated therein?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the Ministry to encourage corporate social responsibility in the industrial sector; (b) the record of worker safety and industrial accidents for the last five years; (c) whether laws relating to those issues are being implemented in letter and sprit; and (d) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to amend those laws to make them more comprehensive; if so, when it will be implemented?

*Dr.Arif Alvi: Will the Minister fo r Defence be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fac t that the name o f persons killed during drone attacks/strikes are not being disclosed by the Ministry; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether it is also a fact that foreign NGOs are more concerned than our Government regarding human rights issues/violations; if so, the reasons thereof'?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Rs. 480 billions have been paid to Independent Power Projects (IPPs) for settlement of circular debt; (b) whether it is also a fact that the audit has been conducted/ completed thereof; if so, the names of audit companies alongwith the details thereof; (c) whether it is further a fact that excess payments were made to IPPs; if so, the details thereof; (d) whether any tenders were called for grant of audit contracts therefor; (e) whether any of the said companies audited the said 23 IPPs in the past; and (f) whether bulk payments were made on June 29, 2013 till late at night; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the names of Indian Power Dams Projects established on Rivers Jhelum and Chenab alongwith the quantity of electricity in MW thereof; (b) the criteria to discharge the water from those dams; (c) whether it is a fact that the quantum of seepage and evaporation of those dams is the share of water for Pakistan; (d) whether it is also a fact that the Government of Pakistan is satisfied with the results of arbitration thereof; and (e) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to revisit and modify the Indus Water Treaty; 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 Pakistan Power Park Project has been proposed at Gadani without considering the environmental impacts, on Karachi; (b) whether it is also a fact that 6,600 MW electricity is to be generated therefrom; (c) whether it is further a fact that notices have been sent under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 to the affectees of Villages Mauza Janubi Mawoli and Mauza Kund without assessment of financial implications of the said project; and (d) the steps being taken by the Government for acquiring clean coal technologies and establishing some mechanism to prevent air pollution therefrom?

Will the Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the rates of the Government advertisements for newspapers and magazines are substantially low as compared to private advertisements; (b) whether it is also a fact that the rates of Government advertisements for TV Channels are significantly higher as compared to the Private Channels; (c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the justification thereof; and (d) the steps taken by the Ministry to end said discrimination causing loss to the public exchequer?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Javedan Cement Limited, Karachi was privatized for Rs 4.3 billions only causing a loss of more than 100 billions to the National Exchequer; if so, the justification thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that the Naya Nazimabad Housing Society was established on the said land measuring more than 1400 Acres; if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) whether the Ministry Initiated an inquiry therefor; if not, the time by which it will be conducted?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the name of persons killed during drone attacks/strikes are not being disclosed by the Ministry; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether it is also a fact that foreign NGOs are more concerned than our Government regarding human rights issues/violations; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Civil Servants have been nominated by the Government as directors of the boards of public and private sector enterprises during the last five years; (b) whether it is also a fact that huge remunerations have been paid to them in addition to their Government salaries; (c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the names of those directors alongwith the justification thereof; (d) whether it is further a fact that the Government has taken action against those directors; if so, the details thereof; and (e) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to amend its rules for public sector enterprises for giving allowances to such directors in accordance with their entitlements; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether a currency swap agreement or a similar arrangement made with India will be beneficial for mutual trade; (b) whether said agreements will reduce dollar dependence of both countries; (c) whether such agreement have to be part of an overall package of said agreements; and (d) whether any discussion have been made thereupon by the Government with India?

Will the Minister for Planning and Development be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Government is aware of the poor performance projects launched in Pakistan as reported by the Country Assistance Programme Evaluation during the years 2002 till date; (b) whether it is also a fact that 61 projects have been evaluated by the Independent Evaluation Department and rated 10 projects successful, 11 less than successful and 13 un-successful; if so, the reasons thereof; (c) whether it is further a fact that the PCRS by the implementing departments have not been received therefor; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the names of Government officials involved in the Issuance of more than 2000 blue passports to unauthorized individuals during the last five years till date; alongwith the action taken against the responsible so far; and (b) whether a number of embassies including UAE have taken extra precautionary measures due to said scam causing delay on the issuance of visas to genuine applicants; if so, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister fo r Overseas Pakistanis an d Human Resources Development be p leased to state: (a) the m o d a litie s u n d er co nsideration o f the G o vernmen t to fa c ilita te Overseas Pakistanis to cast vote during elections; (b) whether it is a fa c t that it is highly inconvenient fo r Overseas Pakistanis in the Middle East, US, UK a n d Europe to cast vote in the embassies and consulates over there; i f so, the alternative mechanism being considered therefor; (c) whether it is also a fa c t that it is difficult to fo rw a rd election materials to Overseas Pakistanis; (d) i f so, whether other modalities like distance electronic voting system is being considered; and (e) w h e th e r there is an y p roposal u n d er co n sid era tio n o f the Government regarding proportional representation fo r Overseas Pakistanis to vote fo r parties rather than candidates in view o f above problems; i f so, the details thereof ?

Will the Minister fo r Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fa c t that the National Tariff Commission has not fin a lized the investigations regarding the dumping o f writing/ printing papers into Pakistan and exported to Indonesia and other countries so fa r; i f so, the reasons thereof "; (b) whether it is also a fa c t that said investigations have not been completed according to the Law o f WTO; i f so, the steps being taken in this regard; (c) whether it is fu rth e r a fa c t that the Pakistani importers are using the ju d ic ia l process in the country to avoid delay in the said in vestigations; and (d) w h e th e r there is any p roposal u n d er co n sid e ra tio n o f the Government to make fu rth e r Legislation to avoid such economic loss to Pakistan; i f so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister fo r Foreign A ffairs be pleased to state: (a) the year-wise total number o f visas issued by the M inistry to the foreigners fo r employment in the Embassy/Consulates o f the USA in Pakistan since January, 2008 till date alongwith the prescribed criteria thereof; and (b) whether it is a fa c t that a large number ofpersonnel are working in the said Embassy/Consulates at present; i f so, the justification alongwith the total number thereof?

Will the Minister fo r Foreign Affairs be p lea sed to state: (a) whether it is a fa c t that the Government has approved a plan fo r expansion o f the American Embassy in Islamabad; and (b) w h e th e r it is a a lso a fa c t th a t 5 0 0 0 p e r s o n s are to be accommodated therein ?

Will the Minister f o r Overseas Pakistanis a n d Human Resource Development be p leased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the Ministry to encourage corporate social responsibility in the industrial sector; (b) the record o f worker safety and industrial accidents fo r the last fiv e years; (c) whether laws relating to those issues are being implemented in letter an d sprit; and (d) w h e th e r there is an y proposal under co n sid e ra tio n o f the G o v e r nm e n t to am e n d th o se law s to m a k e th em m o re comprehensive; i f so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the action has not been taken against the accused of NLC scandal of Rs. 4.00 billion; if so, the reasons alongwith the action taken against the responsibles thereof; and (b) whether it is also a fact that a decision was taken to start trial against the responsibles therefor within 32 days; if so, the reasons for not implementing the said decision so far?

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Cogeneration Power Plant of DHA, Karachi has failed to generate 94 MW of electricity and supply 3 million gallons of water daily; (b) the total period it remained functional after its inauguration; (c) the total expenditure incurred on the said project so far; (d) whether any action has been taken against the responsibles therefor; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the 30 to 40% grains, vegetables and fruits etc throughout the world are being wasted every year as estimated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations during the year 2012-13 till date; (b) whether it is further a fact that the said ratio in Pakistan is less than 10%; (c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in affirmative, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Ports and Shipping be pleased to state: (a) the total land covered by Mangrove forests in the country at present; (b) the causes of loss of Mangroves alongwith the economic impacts thereof; (c) the steps being taken by the Government to protect the Mangroves; and (d) whether any specific body or committee exists to monitor the issue of environmental degradation?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) whether the Islamabad Airport has been classified as the 4th worst airport in the would with reference to cleanliness, convenience, comfort and customer service; (b) if so, steps being taken to improve the standard of said Airport?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Parliamentarians are exempted from physical security check at the airports of the country; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that the PIA is allotting/allocating seats on choice basis instead of first come first served basis; if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to place the choice for allotment of seats on the website of PIA; if so, when it will be implemented alongwith the criteria for allotment thereof?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the new Islamabad Airport is not functional at present; if so, the time by which it will be made functional; (b) the total number of passengers to whom traveling facilities will be provided during a year therefrom; and (c) the total amount of expenditure to be incurred on the construction of new Islamabad Airport?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Government has approved a plan for expansion of the American Embassy in Islamabad; and (b) whether it is a also a fact that 5000 persons are to be accommodated therein?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the exemption certificates issued and concessions provided to importers and manufactures during the current fiscal year alongwith the value in rupee thereof; (b) whether it is a fact that the said certificates and concessions affected the budgetary estimates during the said period; and (c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to stop the said practice; 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 Statutory Regulatory Orders (SROs) issued by the present Government alongwith the financial impacts thereof on tax receipts; (b) the total number of SROs issued under the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Preferred Trade Agreements (PTAs) by the present Government; (c) whether it is a fact that the said SROs were not covered under such agreements; (d) whether it is also a fact that the issuance of SROs is a violation of the Supreme Court decisions; and (e) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to stop the culture of SROs; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the name of persons killed during drone attacks/strikes are not being disclosed by the Ministry; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether it is also a fact that foreign NGOs are more concerned than our Government regarding human rights issues/violations; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Cogeneration Power Plant of DHA, Karachi has failed to generate 94 MW of electricity and supply 3 million gallons of water daily; (b) the total period it remained functional after its inauguration; (c) the total expenditure incurred on the said project so far; (d) whether any action has been taken against the responsibles therefor; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the negative repercussions of decision made by the international Court of Arbitration (ICA), Hague on the Neelum Jhelum Hydro Power Project; (b) whether it is a fact that the said decision is not in accordance with the objections raised and demands made by Pakistan; if so, the details thereof; (c) whether it is also a fact that the ICA has mentioned in its judgment that Pakistan did not provide essential/required data pertaining to the current/anticipated agricultural use of water from the Kishen-Ganga; (d) whether it is further a fact that Pakistan did not submit data to ICA regarding the impacts on the said project on Pakistan; (e) if the answers to part (c) and (d) above are in the affirmative, the responsibles thereof alongwith the steps being taken in this regard?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Government of Pakistan and Afghanistan held negotiations regarding the construction of Kunar River Power Project (KRPP) of 1500 MW in Afghanistan; if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to sign a treaty with the Government of Afghanistan on Kabal River similar to Indus Water Treaty before signing an agreement on KRPP; if so, when it will be implemented; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fa c t that 64 Laws are relevant to the Media Sector o f Pakistan at present; (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration o f the.Ministry to revise and update the said laws on urgent basis; i f so, the steps taken by the Ministry to hold consultations with stake-holders and civil society to identify amendments in said laws; and (c) whether it is also a fa c t that the Ministry has formed a Media Laws Review Task Force; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economics Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that exemptions are being granted to exportoriented sectors on the import of raw material under a specific policy; (b) whether it is also a fact that said exemptions are being granted by Inland Revenue Officers on case to case basis; (c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, whether those exemptions are part of the budget estimates; and (d) the impacts of those exemptions on the budget in terms of rupee value?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any schedule of the Government regarding the process of privatization of proposed units to be privatized during the financial years from 2013-14 and 2015-16; (b) the efforts being made by the Government to restructure the units to be privatized to get the best possible price thereof; (c) whether it is a fact that profit earning entities like OGDCL and PPL are also being privatized; if so, the reasons thereof; (d) the details of mismanagement done in privatizations carried in the past alongwith the precautionary measures being taken there about; and (e) whether it is further a fact that the privatization policy exists at present; if so, the reasons for not tabling the same in the National Assembly and the Council of Common Interest?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) the year wise total number of mobile/cell phones imported during the last five years alongwith value thereof; (b) whether it is a fact that the said mobile/cell phones are being assembled/manufactured in Pakistan; (c) the steps being taken by the Government to encourage such manufacturers within the country to save the foreign exchange?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) the total number of Overseas Pakistanis at present alongwith the region/country-wise details thereof; (b) the total number of Pakistanis to whom employments were provided by the Overseas Employment Corporation during the year 2012-13 till date; and (c) the total amount of budget allocated for the said corporation during the last three years till date?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Independent Power Projects (IPPs) have been illegally collecting Gas Infrastructure Development Cess from consumers despite ban by the Court; (b) whether it is also a fact that the Central Power Purchase Agency was also involved therein; (c) whether it is further a fact that the amount collected therefrom so far will be refunded to the consumers; and (d) the action taken by the Government against IPPs besides depositing the said amount alongwith the interest in the National Exchequer?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Independent Power Projects (IPPs) have been illegally collecting Gas Infrastructure Development Cess from consumers despite ban by the Court; (b) whether it is also a fact that the Central Power Purchase Agency was also involved therein; (c) whether it is further a fact that the amount collected therefrom so far will be refunded to the consumers; and (d) the action taken by the Government against IPPs besides depositing the said amount alongwith the interest in the National Exchequer?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the breakdown of out sanding amount of Electricity Distribution Companies against the Private and public sectors; (b) the steps taken by the Ministry during the last seven months to recover those dues alongwith the achievements made therefrom; (c) whether any mark up received alongwith the said outstanding amount; and 6 (d) the future plans to ensure the timely recovery of such outstanding amount?

Will the Minister for Ports and Shipping be pleased to referred to Starred Question No.4 replied on 4-11-2013 and to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the destruction of mangroves is continuing at large scale because of the allotment of plots to the officers of Karachi Port Trust; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to conduct an inquiry thereof; (c) if so, when it will be implemented; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken to recover billions of rupees which were fraudulently obtained as refunds on fake invoices through illegal input adjustments in sales tax; (b) the action taken against Government officials involved in the said fraudulent transactions during the last three years till date; and (c) whether any criminal proceedings have been initiated against those companies and individuals who were involved in the said scams?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that there was a flaw in the privatization agreement between PTCL and Etisalat resulting into nonpayment of US Dollars 800 million by Etisalat; (b) whether the Ministry initiated an inquiry against responsibles therefor; if so, the action taken so far; (c) whether any negotiations with company for said payment alongwith interest were made so far; and (d) whether the market value of title deeds/land that had been or would be transferred to Etisalat was part of the privatization agreement?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Statutory Regulatory Orders (SROs) No.895 and 896 were issued on 4th October, 2013; (b) whether it is also a fact that dozens of items were exempted from sales tax through said SROs; (c) whether it is further a fact that provinces will also be affected due to less tax collection under the said SROs; and (d) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to discuss such issues in the Council of Common Interests before issuance of any SRO?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister?s Office be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the proposed Power Plants KANUPP-2 and 3 have the possibility of desalination of water in their designs; if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether the electricity will be given on priority basis to the city of Karachi and Hub District where these plants are located?

Will the Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that part two of the report has been submitted in the Supreme Court by the Media Commission; (b) whether it is also a fact that the PEMRA has mentioned on page 103 in the said report that some Media Groups are receiving foreign funds; (c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the steps taken by the Ministry to investigate those allegations; and (d) whether it is further a fact that the Media Houses received foreign funds for their programmes; if so, the total amount received during the last three years till date alongwith the purposes thereof?

Will the Minister for Education, Trainings and Standards in Higher Education be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Chairman of Higher Education Commission has not been appointed so far; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact the names proposed by the three members search committee for the said appointment have been rejected; if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) whether it is further a fact that the said committee has been disbanded and a new five members committee constituted instead; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken to recover billions of rupees which were fraudulently obtained as refunds on fake invoices through illegal input adjustments in sales tax; (b) the action taken against Government officials involved in the said fraudulent transactions during the last three years till date; and (c) whether any criminal proceedings have been initiated against those companies and individuals who were involved in the said scams?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that there was a flaw in the privatization agreement between PTCL and Etisalat resulting into nonpayment of US Dollars 800 million by Etisalat; (b) whether the Ministry initiated an inquiry against responsibles therefor; if so, the action taken so far; (c) whether any negotiations with company for said payment alongwith interest were made so far; and (d) whether the market value of title deeds/land that had been or would be transferred to Etisalat was part of the privatization agreement?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Prime Ministers Office be pleased to state: (a) the prescribed criteria for storage of the radioactive waste of Civilian Nuclear reactors by the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority at present; (b) whether it is a fact that the long term plane have been made to control nuclear waste; if so, the total reactors commissioned therefor so far; (c) whether there is any proposal under consideration to make National Repository for low and intermediate level of waste; if so, when it will be implemented; alongwith the financial implications of the said storage; and (d) whether there is also any proposal under consideration of the Government to establish a Radioactive Waste Management Fund; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the case against Khanani and Kalia owners of a foreign exchange company has been finalized; if so, the conclusions thereof?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the prescribed criteria for hunting of Houbara Bustard in Pakistan; and (b) whether it is a fact that the Ministry has issued permits to some individuals for imports an exports of Falcons for 20 years during the year 2012-13 till date; if so, the justifications alongwith the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to import LNG at lower price from abroad except Qatar, like Chenerie Energy Partners of USA which are supplying LNG to Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) at 10.50 dollar per mmbtu; if so, when it will be implemented; and (b) the time by which the infrastructure will be made available at our Ports to receive the LNG therefrom?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the Ministry to ensure the availability of good quality of cotton seed in the market; (b) whether it is a fact that the copyright laws in Pakistan protect genetically modified seeds; if so, whether the Government is promoting said seeds without reservations; (c) whether it is also a fact that the approved But variety for cotton available in the market is low in toxin level with weak germination strength; (d) whether it is further a fact that the approved varieties of cotton meet the international levels of gene expression; and (e) the prescribed procedure to approve and reject the varieties of seeds and to make it transparent?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) the plan of the Ministry to improve pollination and the effects of the same in improving agricultural crops yields in Pakistan; (b) the goals fixed in this regard for the next five years; (c) the status and data with regard to the same; and (d) steps being taken to encourage bee farming and increase other pollinators in Pakistan?

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that contracts have been awarded by the Clifton Cantonment Board (CCB), Karachi for the construction of four roads and two Pedestrian bridges on Ch. Khaleeq-uz- Zaman Road and on Khy Jami Road at submarine crossing; (b) if so, the terms and conditions alongwith the cost of construction thereof separately; (c) whether it is also a fact that the permission has been given by CCB to the construction/companies to have hoarding space on the bridges on BOT terms to recover construction cost; if so, the period alongwith the details thereof separately; (d) whether said companies have been exempted from hoarding tax; and (e) the annual rate of hoarding tax per square foot in the said area?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the Ministry to ensure the availability of good quality of cotton seed in the market; (b) whether it is a fact that the copyright laws in Pakistan protect genetically modified seeds; if so, whether the Government is promoting said seeds without reservations; (c) whether it is also a fact that the approved Bt variety for cotton available in the market is low in toxin level with weak germination strength; (d) whether it is further a fact that the approved varieties of cotton meet the international levels of gene expression; and (e) the prescribed procedure to approve and reject the varieties of seeds and to make it transparent?

Will the Minister fo r Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fa c t that 2000years old Buddhist sites are being encroached by building developers and house owners in Hassanabdal; i f so, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard; the present status alongwith thw areas of four sites discovered by Sir John Marshal in Hassanabadal; by (c) whether it is also a fa c t that the said areas have been acquired by the Government; and (d) the number alongwith the present status o f court cases file d by the Ministry/Department against the said encroachers?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the Government to bring back assets of the country which are illegally deposited in Swiss Banks; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to take help of the Swiss Law, 2010 ?Restitution of Illicit Assets Act? (RIAA)?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister?s Office be pleased to state: (a) whether radioactivity exists around uranium mines in the country; and (b) whether said mines are secured; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to open an Office of Indian Deputy High Commissioner in Karachi and an Office of Pakistani Deputy High Commissioner in India; if so, when it will be implemented; (b) whether it is a fact that it was not considered as a condition to open Khokhrapar Monabao land route; if so, the reasons thereof; (c) the total number of persons who have travelled to India from Sindh on daily basis alongwith the comparison thereof with rest of the country; (d) the total number of visas being issued by both countries to the citizens on daily basis alongwith the changes made therein during the last five years till date; and (e) whether there is also any proposal under consideration of the Government to increase the number of visas; if so, the steps being taken in this regard?

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that contracts have been awarded by the Clifton Cantonment Board (CCB), Karachi for the construction of four roads and two Pedestrian bridges on Ch. Khaleeq-uz- Zaman Road and on Khy Jami Road at submarine crossing; (b) if so, the terms and conditions alongwith the cost of construction thereof separately; (c) whether it is also a fact that the permission has been given by CCB to the construction/companies to have hoarding space on the bridges on BOT terms to recover construction cost; if so, the period alongwith the details thereof separately; (d) whether said companies have been exempted from hoarding tax; and (e) the annual rate of hoarding tax per square foot in the said area?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state whether used cooking oil is being imported under the cover of ?soap raw material? and marketed after bleaching and de-odorising the same; if so, the justification thereof and steps being taken in this regard?

Will the Minister for Finance. Revenue Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state whether used cooking oil is being imported under the cover of ?soap raw material" and marketed after bleaching and de-odorising the same; if so, the justification thereof and steps being taken in this regard?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state whether used cooking oil is being imported under the cover of “soap raw material” and marketed after bleaching and deodorising the same; if so, the justification thereof and steps being taken in this regard?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) the details of implementations made by the Implementation Wing on the decisions given by the Federal Ombudsman during the year 2014-15 regarding the Cooperative Housing Societies including Medical Society, Sector E-11 and E-12 and Jinnah Garden (Ex-National Assembly Cooperative Housing Society), Islamabad separately; and (b) the steps being taken by the Ministry to dispose of the cases of said societies separately on urgent basis?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) the details of implementations made by the Implementation Wing on the decisions given by the Federal Ombudsman during the year 2014-15 regarding the Cooperative Housing Societies including Medical Society, Sector E-11 and E-12 and Jinnah Garden (Ex-National Assembly Cooperative Housing Society), Islamabad separately; and (b) the steps being taken by the Ministry to dispose of the cases of said societies separately on urgent basis?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state: (a) the details of implementations made by the Implementation Wing on the decisions given by the Federal Ombudsman during the year 2014-15 regarding the Cooperative Housing Societies including Medical Society, Sector E-11 and E-12 and Jinnah Garden (Ex-National Assembly Cooperative Housing Society), Islamabad separately; and (b) the steps being taken by the Ministry to dispose of the cases of said societies separately on urgent basis?

Will the Minister In-Charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) the details of implementations made by the Implementation Wing on the decisions given by the Federal Ombudsman during the year 2014-15 regarding the Cooperative Housing Societies including Medical Society, Sector E-11 and E-12 and Jinnah Garden (Ex-National Assembly Cooperative Housing Society), Islamabad separately; and (b) the steps being taken by the Minister to dispose of the cases of said societies separately on urgent basis?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economics Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Federal Board of Revenue, State Bank of Pakistan and Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan have sent notices to those 600 Pakistanis whose names have surfaced in Panama Papers; (b) whether it is also a fact that the wealth which was deposited/invested in offshore shell companies was accumulated through lawful means and not through kickbacks, commission, over/under invoicing, tax evasion or other forms of corruption; (c) whether it is further a fact that money was taken out of Pakistan in a legitimate manner after taking/obtaining necessary statutory permissions from the relevant authorities following the relevant laws; (d) whether the said money was disclosed in their wealth and tax returns; (e) whether legitimately due tax was paid on those amounts; (f) if no notices have been sent, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economics Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a)the effective measures taken by the present Government to bring Pakistani wealth back to the country which is lying in secret deposits and investments around the world;and (b)the present status of negotiations made by the Government of Pakistan with the Swiss Government with reference to the Foreign Illicit Assets Act, 2015 and other financial issues regarding the progress of which the Minister for Finance,Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization had briefed in the National Assembly earlier?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) the year-wise exports in Rupee and Dollar made since 01-01-2012; (b) whether it is a fact that the exports of Pakistan have decreased; if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) the comparison of exports of Pakistan with SAARC countries at present?

Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state: (a) the quaintly of air pollution in the big cities of Pakistan Including Karachi, Lahore, Quetta and Peshawar at present; (b) the steps being taken by the Ministry to effectively monitor the same and reduce carbon emissions by vehicles ; and (c) the standards imposed on the industry, generally, thermal and coal fired plants to limit exhaust air pollutants alongwith the mechanism evolved to monitor it?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economics Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Federal Board of Revenue, State Bank of Pakistan and Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan have sent notices to those 600 Pakistanis whose names have surfaced in Panama Papers; (b) whether it is also a fact that the wealth which was deposited/invested in offshore shell companies was accumulated through lawful means and not through kickbacks, commission, over/ under invoicing, tax evasion or other forms of corruption; (c) whether it is further a fact that money was taken out of Pakistan in a legitimate manner after taking/obtaining necessary statutory permissions from the relevant authorities following the relevant laws; (d) whether the said money was disclosed in their wealth and tax returns; (e) whether legitimately due tax was paid on those amounts; (f) if no notices have been sent, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to construct Karachi-Bisma-Uthal Road; (b) whether it is a fact that the said Road will connect two ports of Sindh with the Western Route of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor; (c) whether it is also a fact that the flow of traffic of Karachi will be reduced by construction of the said Road; (d) if the answers to part (a), (b) and (c) above are in the affirmative, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state: (a) whether there is a severe water shortage in the areas of Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC), Karachi; (b) whether the distribution of water in said areas is unfair; (c) whether protests against said water distribution have been launched by the people of said areas; (d) whether water is not being given to people of Kachi Abadies of said areas; (e) whether 1283 water tankers are being given/supplied to Very Very Important Persons (VVIPs) and recommended persons (Sifarishis) of the said areas according to the policy of CBC; (f) whether the CBC is supplying a water tanker to said persons at Rs.500 at present; if so, the justification thereof; (g) if answers to part (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) above are in the affirmative, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Ports and Shipping be pleased to state: (a) the total land reclaimed from China Creek for Karachi Port Trust Housing Society; (b) whether purchase of land for said Society has been stopped; if so, the date thereof; (c) the details of persons to whom plots have been allotted in said Society; (d) the price of plots per square yard received from allottees by the said Society; and (e) the market price of plots per square yard in the year of its allotments?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) the present status of Karachi Circular Railway; (b) whether education is being improved in the Railway Schools; (c) the steps being taken by the Ministry to improve the standard of education in the said Schools; (d) the total land under the ownership of the Pakistan Railways in Karachi at present; and (e) whether there is any plan/proposal under consideration of the Government to sale the said land; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, be pleased to state: (a) the total amount of internal debt taken by the Government as on 31-12-2016; (b) the total amount of external debt taken by Government as on 31-12-2016; and (c) the total yearly payment that shall be made every year on internal and external debt so accumulated in the year 2017 to 2023?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the date on which the allotment letters issued against those membership holders who have deposited three installments in the Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative Housing Society, Zone-V, Islamabad; (b) the procedure adopted to allot plots and to issue allotment letters by the said Society against the said memberships; (c) the names and addresses of allottees thereof; (d) the name of courier service utilized therefor; and (e) the name of allottees whose allotment letters have returned due to wrong addresses alongwith the dates thereof separately?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) the quota allocated for allotment of plots to retried Government employees and the employees of constitutional bodies/institutions in Sector F-14 and F-15, Islamabad alongwith the details of each category, name of allottees, name of institutions, dates of retirement and plot numbers thereof; and (b) the names of constitutional bodies/institutions whose retired employees have not been issued allotment letters so far in the said sectors alongwith detail thereof and the time by which allotment letters will be issued to them?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the date on which the allotment letters issued against those membership holders who have deposited three installments in the Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative Housing Society, Zone-V, Islamabad; (b) the procedure adopted to allot plots and to issue allotment letters by the said Society against the said memberships; (c) the names and addresses of allottees thereof; (d) the name of courier service utilized therefor; and (e) the name of allottees whose allotment letters have returned due to wrong addresses alongwith the dates thereof separately?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the date on which the allotment letters issued against those membership holders who have deposited three installments in the Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative Housing Society, Zone-V, Islamabad; (b) the procedure adopted to allot plots and to issue allotment letters by the said Society against the said memberships; (c) the names and addresses of allottees thereof; (d) the name of courier service utilized therefor; and (e) the name of allottees whose allotment letters have returned due to wrong addresses alongwith the dates thereof separately?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the date on which the allotment letters issued against those membership holders who have deposited three installments in the Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative Housing Society, Zone-V, Islamabad; (b) the procedure adopted to allot plots and to issue allotment letters by the said Society against the said memberships; (c) the names and addresses of allottees thereof; (d) the name of courier service utilized therefor; and (e) the name of allottees whose allotment letters have returned due to wrong addresses alongwith the dates thereof separately?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the survey has already been conducted for installation of new poles and shifting of dangerous wires from village Chakri Wakeelan, Tehsil Gujar Khan on the applications of Mr. Noor Muhammad and Mr. Asim Zia; (b) whether it is also a fact that Rs.300,000 have been issued under the Prime Minister’s Sustainable Development Goals Programme against the above mentioned applications; (c) whether it is further a fact that the project thereof is still pending; if so, the reasons thereof; and (d) the action taken against responsibles thereof?