Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that extremist groups are using young girls and boys as suicide bombers in the country; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to counter the said trend?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state the functions and purpose of Special Investigation Group (SIG) of F.1.A?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) the objects and purview of National Commission on the Status of Women; (b) the performance of the Commission made recently with reference to Women Empowerment; and (c) the steps being taken to improve the performance of the said Commission at provincial level?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that extremist groups are using young girls and boys as suicide bombers in the country; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to counter the said trend?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that there is a shortage of forensic laboratories in the country; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to increase the number of said laboratories to equip the police force with latest devices of investigation; 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 posts of Terrorism Specialists are less in number in the Special Investigation Group of FIA; (b) if so, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to recruit more Terrorism Specialists?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the DNA laboratories are not sufficient for making the process of investigation and interrogation in criminal cases more effective In the country; if so, the steps being taken by the Government to establish more laboratories in the country?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) the objects and purview of National Commission on the Status of Women; (b) the performance of the Commission made recently with reference to Women Empowerment; and (c) the steps being taken to improve the performance of the said Commission at provincial level?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) the total amount allocated in budget 2013-14 for the welfare of women in the Punjab Province; (b) the names of Women Welfare Projects for which the said amount has been allocated during the said period; and (c) whether any programme has been designed to get the latest Information regarding the nature of requirements for welfare of women at national level; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state whether any reforms are being proposed to improve the existing civilian law enforcement structure in Islamabad; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony be pleased to state whether it is a fact that huge expenditure has been incurred on the welfare of Minorities by the Ministry during the last three years; if so, the total amount thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the present status of construction work on Nashpa Mela, Pasakhi Deep and Nandipur Power Projects; and (b) the time by which those projects will be completed separately?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the DNA laboratories are not sufficient for making the process of investigation and interrogation in criminal cases more effective in the country; if so, the steps being taken by the Government to establish more laboratories in the country?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state whether any reforms are being proposed to improve the existing civilian law enforcement structure in Islamabad; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to refer to Starred Question No.30 replied on 16-9-2013 and to state: (a) the name of those automatic arms in which 20% to 75% increase has been made during the year 2013-14; and (b) the persons/authorities/agencies which will use the said arms?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the funds have been allocated for the welfare of women and children in the country during the financial year 2013-14; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the total amount of donations given to the Government of Pakistan by the neighbouring and friendly countries during the year 2012-13 alongwith the objectives thereof; and (b) the head-wise utilization thereof?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Pakistanis living abroad other than Saudi Arabia and European Countries are facing discriminatory treatment and violation of fundamental human rights; (b) if so, the steps being taken by the Government to solve those problems?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state the details of services being rendered by Pakistan Embassies to protect the rights of Government Officers/Officials and other dignitaries visiting foreign countries at present?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state the total number of labourers/ workers sent abroad during the current year alongwith the countrywise details thereof?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) the total number of projects approved/awarded by OGDCL in petroleum sector during last-two years alongwith the names thereof; and (b) the present status of work on the said projects?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan has signed UN convention on the rights of the child in 1990, but, incidents of domestic violance against children are being increasing; (b) if so, the steps being taken by the Government to prevent such incidents?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) the total amount allocated in budget 2013-14 for the welfare of women in the Punjab Province; (b) the names of Women Welfare Projects for which the said amount has been allocated during the said period; and (c) whether any Programme has been designed to get the latest information regarding the nature of requirements for welfare of women at national level; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) the law under which the crimes of sexual harassment of children are controlled; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration to make legislation in this regard; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rightsbe pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the 20% children of the age group 10-15 years fall in the category of child labour in Pakistan; (b) if so, the steps being taken by the Ministry in this regard alongwith the procedure under which the protection of their rights are being ensured?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony be pleased to state the responsibilities of the Government in respect of freedom to profess religion and to manage religious institutions under Article 20 of the Constitution?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the rate of cyber crimes is increasing in the country; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) the steps being taken by the Government for the prevention thereof; and (c) whether any law has been made to control the said crimes; if so, the present status of implementation thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the present status of construction work on Nashpa Mela, Pasakhi Deep and Nandipur Power Projects; and (b) the time by which those projects will be completed separately?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony be pleased to state the project-wise total amount incurred for the welfare of Minorities during the last three years till date alongwith the present status of implementation thereof?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) whether any fund has been established by the Government at National Level in order to combat natural and emergent disasters; if so, the details; if not, the reason thereof; (b) whether any policy/proposal is under consideration of Government to decrease the losses caused by natural calamities; and (c) the steps being taken/taken by the Government for the restoration of infrastructure in the natural calamities affected areas during the last two years?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that people are facing inconvenience and delay for getting/receiving Family Registration Certificates (FRC) from NADRA; (b) if so, the steps being taken by the Government to solve the said problems?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that funds are provided by the USA under the heads of Law Enforcement and Narcotics Control; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the said funding is un-conditional; if not, the terms and conditions thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to refer to Starred Question No.30 replied on 16-9-2013 and to state: (a) the name of those automatic arms in which 20% to 75% increase has been made during the year 2013-14; and (b) the persons/authorities/agencies which will use the said arms?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the funds have been allocated for the welfare of women and children in the country during the financial year 2013-14; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state the total amount received by the present Government under the head of foreign aid in the country during the current financial year alongwith the heads under which it would be utilized?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the total amount of fee being charged by NADRA for the issuance of Family Registration Certificate (FRC) at present; and (b) the prescribed criteria for issuance of FRC alongwith the period required therefor?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the total amount of donations given to the Government of Pakistan by the neighbouring and friendly countries during the year 2012-13 alongwith the objectives thereof; and (b) the head-wise utilization thereof?

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile Industry be pleased to state: (a) the country-wise total number of trade agreements signed by Pakistan with other countries during current year alongwith the head-wise details thereof; and (b) the names alongwith the details of the agreements which are formally being implemented or have been implemented?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state that the role being played by our consulates and embassies in case of legal action against any Pakistani Officer or other Government official abroad?

Will the Minister fo r Science and Technology be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the reservoirs o f potable water are depleting at fast pace in the country; (b) whether it is also a fact that no comprehensive policy/planning has been formulated to control the shortage of potable water at national level; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to present the said reservoirs ?

Will the M inister fo r Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) the date of inauguration and completion o f TAPI Gas Pipe Line project; (b) the quantity of gas in MMBTU which will be supplied to Pakistan under the said project as compared to Turkmen istan , Afghanistan and India; and (c) whether it is a fact that gas of the said project will be cheaper than the Pakistan iran Gas Pipe Line Project; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Law. Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state whether jail reforms are formally being implemented/proposed to be implemented by the Government to protect the rights of prisoners in Pakistan?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the rate of cyber crimes is increasing in the country; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) the steps being taken by the Government for the prevention thereof; and (c) whether any law has been made to control the said crimes; if so, the present status of implementation thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether the feasibility study of the Gadani Coal project has not been conducted so far; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the present status of work regarding the environmental impact, assessment, land acquisition and transmission line of the said project?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the present status of construction work on Nashpa Mela, Pasakhi Deep and Nandipur Power Projects; and (b) the time by which those projects will be completed separately?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the Government to control the electricity theft; the expected period/time to control the said crime; (b) the action taken against the criminals during the year 2013-14; and (c) whether results of said actions were announced publicly; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the criteria prescribed for the appointment of the Senior Executive Director (SED) and Managing Director (MD) of the Gadani Power Plant Management Company (GPPMC); and (b) whether it is a fact that the said criteria has not been adopted for the appointment of the present SED and MD of GPPMC; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) whether any fund has been established by the Government at National Level in order to combat natural and emergent disasters; if so, the details; if not, the reason thereof; (b) whether any policy/proposal is under consideration of Government to decrease the losses caused by natural calamities; and (c) the steps being taken/taken by the Government for the restoration of infrastructure in the natural calamities affected areas during the last two years?

Will the Minister for Planning and Development be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that reform and innovation fund is being established; if so, the total amount alongwith objectives thereof; and (b) the developmental heads under which the said fund is to be utilized?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the debt taken by the Government from the State Bank of Pakistan has been increased during the current year; (b) if so, the reasons thereof alongwith the steps taken by the Government to control the said practice?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the rate of cyber crimes is increasing in the country; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) the steps being taken by the Government for the prevention thereof; and (c) whether any law has been made to control the said crimes; if so, the present status of implementation thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that people are facing inconvenience and delay for getting/receiving Family Registration Certificates (FRC) from NADRA; (b) if so, the steps being taken by the Government to solve the said problems?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to refer to un-Starred Question No.24 replied on 16-9-2013 and to state: (a) the name of those automatic arms in which 20% to 75% increase has been made during the year 2013-14; and (b) the persons/authorities/agencies which will use the said arms?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the funds have been allocated for the welfare of women and children in the country during the financial year 2013-14; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state the total amount received by the present Government under the head of foreign aid in the country during the current financial year alongwith the heads under which it would be utilized?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the total amount of fee being charged by NADRA for the issuance of Family Registration Certificate (FRC) at present; and (b) the prescribed criteria for issuance of FRC alongwith the period required therefor?

Will the Minister f o r Overseas Pakistanis a n d Human Resource Development he pleased to stale: (a) whether it is a fa c t that the incumbent Government has started O v e r s e a s E m p lo ym e n t S c h em e in o r d e r to c r e a te s e l f employment; i f so, the time by which it will be implemented; and (b) the total number o f Overseas Pakistanis who benefited from the said scheme up-till now alongwith the names o f the respective countries?

Will the Minister fo r Foreign A ffairs be pleased to state the names o f the o ffic e r s working in the M in istry a t p re se n t a lo n gw ith the designation-wise details thereof?

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the reservoirs of potable water are depleting at fast pace in the country; (b) whether it is also a fact that no comprehensive policy/planning has been formulated to control the shortage of potable water at national level; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to preserve the said reservoirs?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the productivity of industries will be decreased due to only two days a week supply of gas; (b) if so, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan has to implement and ratify 27 agreements of the United National Organization regarding human rights, labour rights, climate variation and anti-narcotics and bribery after achieving GSP plus status; (b) if so, the steps being taken by the Government for effective implementation of integrated agreements; and (c) the details/salient features of said human rights agreements?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the present status of construction work on Nashpa Mela, Pasakhi Deep and Nandipur Power Projects; and (b) the time by which those projects will be completed separately?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the Government to control the electricity theft; the expected period/time to control the said crime; (b) the action taken against the criminals during the year 2013-14; and (c) whether results of said actions were announced publicly; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the criteria prescribed for the appointment of the Senior Executive Director (SED) and Managing Director (MD) of the Gadani Power Plant Management Company (GPPMC); and (b) whether it is a fact that the said criteria has not been adopted for the appointment of the present SED and MD of GPPMC; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) the total amount of donations given to the Government of Pakistan by the neighbouring and friendly countries during the year 2012-13 alongwith the objectives thereof; and (b) the head-wise utilization thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that FBR received one lac and eleven thousand less income tax statements during December, 2013 as compared to the last year; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the action being taken by the Government against the large number of non tax payers alongwith the procedure being followed by FBR in this connection?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the National Alien Registration Authority has decided to make electronic Coordination for the registration of emigrants; (b) if so, the salient features of the said system alongwith the time by which it will be introduced?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to refer to un-Starred Question No.24 replied on 16-9-2013 and to state: (a) the name of those automatic arms in which 20% to 75% increase has been made during the year 2013-14; and (b) the persons/authorities/agencies which will use the said arms?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to hand over administrative control of NADRA to Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP); if so, the reasons thereof; (b) whether there is any clause in NADRA Ordinance where under it can be handed over to ECP or any other authority; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the reservoirs of potable water are depleting at fast pace in the country; (b) whether it is also a fact that no comprehensive policy/planning has been formulated to control the shortage of potable water at national level; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to preserve the said reservoirs?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to refer to Starred Question No.24 replied on 16-9-2013 and to state: (a) the name of those automatic arms in which 20% to 75% increase has been made during the year 2013-14; and (b) the persons/authorities/agencies which will use the said arms?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the total amount of fund/budget allocated to control terrorism during the current fiscal year; and (b) whether any audit has been conducted for the said funds by the Government; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that gender inequality is one of the hurdles in our economic growth; if so, the steps taken by the Government to end the said inequality; (b) the details/categories of major socio-economic indicators where gender inequality is highest at present alongwith the percentage thereof; and (c) whether funds have been allocated by the Ministry to improve the health and education standards of women living in unredeveloped areas of the country?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to refer to Starred Question No.24 replied on 16-9-2013 and to state: M. Bashir Job No.434(14) NA (US) PC-2 (a) the name of those automatic arms in which 20% to 75% increase has been made during the year 2013-14; and (b) the persons/authorities/agencies which will use the said arms?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that import consignments of raw material of cloth, steel sheet, machinery, auto parts and other various items are being cleared under the disguise of industry; (b) whether it is also a fact that the national exchequer faces loss of tens of millions of rupees monthly due to said corruption; if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to refer to Starred Question No.24 replied on 16-9-2013 and to state: (a) the name of those automatic arms in which 20% to 75% increase has been made during the year 2013-14; and (b) the persons/authorities/agencies which will use the said arms?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the 100 MMCF of gas and 4,000 barrels of crude oil are being added in the system daily; (b) if so, the time by which the load shedding of gas will be controlled in the country?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) the location wise details of hydrocarbon resources explored/ exploited and developed in the country during the year, 2013-14; (b) total estimated potential of the said sources alongwith their percentage of contribution to the oil and gas requirements of the country at present; (c) whether it is a fact that the development work on said hydrocarbon resources is continuing in the country; (d) if so, the present status thereof alongwith the time by which said work will be completed thereupon?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state the steps taken by the Government under Article 37(d) of the Constitution for providing expeditious and inexpensive justice to citizens?

Will the Minister for National Health Service, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that artificial shortage of Important medicines is being created in the country; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) whether there is any mechanism in the Ministry to monitor the supply of medicines in the market; if not, the time by which such mechanism will be evolved; and (c) the details of the medicines which are out of the jurisdiction of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan alongwith the name of the authority, competent to fix the prices of such medicines at present?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that gender inequality is one of the hurdles in our economic growth; if so, the steps taken by the Government to end the said inequality; (b) the details/categories of major socio-economic indicators where gender inequality is highest at present alongwith the percentage thereof; and (c) whether funds have been allocated by the Ministry to improve the health and education standards of women living in underdeveloped areas of the country?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that import consignments of raw material of cloth, steel sheet, machinery, auto parts and other various items are being cleared under the disguise of industry; (b) whether it is also a fact that the national exchequer faces loss of tens of millions of rupees monthly due to said corruption; if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to refer to Starred Question No. 24 replied on 16-9-2013 and to state: (a) the name of those automatic arms In which 20% to 75% increase has been made during the year 2013-14; and (b) the persons/authorities/agencies which will use the said arms?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that import consignments of raw material of cloth, steel sheet, machinery, auto parts and other various items are being cleared under the disguise of industry; (b) whether it is also a fact that the national exchequer faces loss of tens of millions of rupees monthly due to said corruption; if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the trade deficit occurred due to overall imports of the country during the period from 1-7-2013 to 28-2- 2014; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that the services sector also faced a considerable deficit during the said period; if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to control the said deficit?

Will the Minister for Textile Industry be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has supported the imposition of five percent duty on Indian yarn; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that the duty on the import of yarn should be zero across the globe including India; c) if so, the steps taken by the Government to rationalize the yarn prices?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Child Domestic Labour (CDL) has been declared as the worst shape of slavery according to the Constitution of Pakistan and ILD?s Convention (138, 182, 189) ractified by Pakistan; (b) if so, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for National Health Service, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that artificial shortage of Important medicines is being created in the country; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) whether there is any mechanism in the Ministry to monitor the supply of medicines in the market; if not, the time by which such mechanism will be evolved; and (c) the details of the medicines which are out of the jurisdiction of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan alongwith the name of the authority, competent to fix the prices of such medicines at present?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to refer to Starred Question No.24 replied on 16-9-2013 and to state: (a) the name of those automatic arms in which 20% to 75% increase has been made during the year 2013-14; and (b) the persons/authorities/agencies which will use the said arms?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government to protect the children rights specially to elimlnate child labour?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Child Domestic Labour (CDL) has been declared as the worst shape of slavery according to the Constitution of Pakistan and ILD?s Convention (138, 182, 189) rectified by Pakistan; (b) if so, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Textile Industry be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the textile products have been exported to European Union after the GSP Plus Status was given to Pakistan; if so, the present status of textile growth therefor; (b) the difference between the estimated and actual textile growth at present and (c) whether it is also a fact that Pakistan has failed to take advantages of the said status during January to May, 2014; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased to state the total amount allocated for development programs/betterment of educational standards and health of women in FATA during the year 2013-14 and 2014-15 alongwith the head-wise utilization thereof?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that contracts for toll collection are awarded at rates lower than reserved prices; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) the details of reserved prices for the toll collection during the last three years alongwith the increase made therein during the said period; and (c) whether it is also a fact that the toll collection from the three National Motorways under Frontier Works Organization has not increased during the said period; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that most of the poor women have been deprived of their stipends for many months under Benazir Income Support Programme; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that under the said programme the deserving women are being exploited by local authorities and commission mafia; if so, the action being taken by the Government against such elements; and (c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to increase bank counters at the Union Councils level to facilities those women; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a simple blockade of all prepaid sims can lighten the workload of law enforcers many times; if so, the steps taken by the Government to speed up the said process; (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government under which the subscribers would visit the franchise to have their connections activated after biometric identification; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to block the illegal sims which are already in use?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the action being taken by the Government against the printing and distribution of disgusting/hateful literature in the country; (b) the punishment proposed in this regard during the year 2013-14 till date; and (c) the steps to be taken by the Government regarding the threat of sectarianism under National Policy for Internal Security alongwith the details of the procedure for implementation thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatizations be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the taxes of Rs.29 billion collected by the Federal Board of Revenue during the April, 2014 are the highest ever decline in a single month of the current fiscal year; (b) the total estimated revenue collection target for the March and May, 2014; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to address poor governance and compliance issues in the tax administration?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to refer to Starred Question No.24 replied on 16-9-2013 and to state: (a) the name of those automatic arms in which 20% to 75% increase has been made during the year 2013-14; and (b) the persons/authorities/agencies which will use the said arms?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that adverse balance of trade is affecting our economy; if so, the magnitude of said adverse balance of trade during the last three years till date; (b) the factors that affected exports of the country during the said period; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to boost the trade of the country especially the export of value added export items during the said period?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that country?s external debt has increased manifold; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) the year-wise amount paid as interest on said debt during the last five years till date; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to decrease the dependence upon external borrowing?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan faces the challenge of increasing the productivity and thereby the export competitiveness; if so, the steps taken by the Government to address the said issue; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to remove the constraints to trade, including problems i.e trade logistics, availability and cost of electricity, labour market rigidities, the food safety standards regime and slow duty drawback payments; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased to state the total amount allocated for development programs/betterment of educational standards and health of women in FATA during the year 2013-14 and 2014-15 alongwith the head-wise utilization thereof?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that adverse balance of trade is affecting our economy; if so, the magnitude of said adverse balance of trade during the last three years till date; (b) the factors that affected exports of the ountry during the said period; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to boost the trade of the country especially the export of value added export items during the said period?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the total number of foreign visits made by the Government officials of the Ministry during the period from 1-6-2013 till date alongwith the purposes thereof separately; and (b) the total expenditure incurred thereupon?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) the present status of implementation of the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) made with China, Sri Lanka and Malaysia; and (b) the number of FTAs made by the Government during the last two years alongwith the details including the names of countries thereof?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that due to the corrupt practices of clerical staff, the Pakistan Railways is suffering from huge financial losses; and (b) whether any inquiry has been conducted to investigate the said cases of embezzlement during the year 2013-14; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the action being taken by the Government against the printing and distribution of disgusting/hateful literature in the country; (b) the punishment proposed in this regard during the year 2013-14 till date; and (c) the steps to be taken by the Government regarding the threat of sectarianism under National Policy for internal Security alongwith the details of the procedure for implementation thereof.?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to refer to Starred Question No. 24 replied on 16-9-2013 and to state: (a) the name of those automatic arms in which 20% to 75% increase has been made during the year 2013-14; and (b) the persons/authorities/agencies which will use the said arms?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan faces the challenge of increasing the productivity and thereby the export competitiveness; if so, the steps taken by the Government to address the said issue; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to remove the constraints to trade, including problems i.e trade logistics, availability and cost of electricity, labour market rigidities, the food safety standards regime and slow duty drawback payments; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased to state the total amount allocated for development programs/betterment of educational standards and health of women in FATA during the year 2013-14 and 2014-15 alongwith the head-wise utilization thereof?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the total number of foreign visits made by the Government officials of the Ministry during the period from 1-6-2013 till date alongwith the purposes thereof separately; and (b) the total expenditure incurred thereupon?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) the present status of implementation of the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) made with China, Sri Lanka and Malaysia; and (b) the number of FTAs made by the Government during the last two years alongwith the details including the names of countries thereof?

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased to state the total amount allocated for development programs/betterment of educational standards and health of women in FATA during the year 2013-14 and 2014-15 alongwith the head-wise utilization thereof?

Will the Minister for Defence Production be pleased to refer to Starred Question No.24 replied on 16-9-2013 and to state: (a) the name of those automatic arms in which 20% to 75% increase has been made during the year 2013-14; and (b) the authorities/agencies which will use the said arms?

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased to state the total amount allocated for development programs/betterment of educational standards and health of women in FATA during the year 2013-14 and 2014-15 along with the head-wise utilization thereof?

Will the Minister for Defence Production be pleased to refer to Starred Question No.24 replied on 16-9-2013 and to state: (a) the name of those automatic arms in which 20% to 75% increase has been made during the year 2013-14; and (b) the authorities/agencies which will use the said arms?

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased to state the total amount allocated for development programs/betterment of educational standards and health of women in FATA during the year 2013-14 and 2014-15 along with the head-wise utilization thereof?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) the present status of implementation on the Housing Programme for construction of one million housing units in the country as announced by the Prime Minister; and (b) the number of beneficiaries of the said programme?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to increase the present 25% rental ceiling of the Government employees; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Establishment Division be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to improve and refurbish the physical structure of the National School of Public Policy; if so, when it will be implemented alongwith the details thereof?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Establishment Division be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to finalize the Prime Minister’s Assistance Package for deceased employees; (b) if so, the details alongwith the time by which it will be finalized?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state: (a) the details along with names of the priority projects in various sectors in which Government is investing at present; and (b) whether funds have been allocated for the said projects; if so, the total amount thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the required funds have not been released so far to make the NACTA functional; if so, the reasons along with the total amount thereof; and (b) the time by which said funds will be released?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the Government has not raised the issue of RAW’s involvement in the country especially in the province of Balochistan and Federally Administered Tribal Areas with the United Nations Organization and other international forums?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state the steps taken by the Government to improve the exports of the country through Pakistani Consulates abroad?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) the total funds allocated to the Ministry for Human Rights during the financial year 2014-15 alongwith head-wise utilization thereof; (b) the total amount allocated for the said purpose in current financial year; and (c) the total estimated amount to be spent on the welfare of women and children out of the said amount?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) the total number of murder, kidnapping and other crimes against women which are pending in Federal Courts at present; and (b) the steps taken by the Government for and expeditious disposal of the such cases by easy access to justice?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the names of the Federal Government Hospitals where vaccines for fatal diseases are available at present; and (b) whether the said vaccines are sufficient to meet the requirements of patients of said hospitals; if not, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to establish a National Commission on Minority Rights; if so, the time by which it will be implemented; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister In-Charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) the names of the Federal Government Hospitals where vaccines for fatal diseases are available at present; and (b) whether the said vaccines are sufficient to meet the requirements of patients of said hospitals; if not, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Pakistan Railways (PR) has started transit trade operations; if so, the details thereof; and (b) the benefits derived by PR from the said trade during the year 2014-15 till date?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the funds of Pakistan Bait-ul-Mall are not reaching the deprived persons; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps taken by the Government to improve and make the said system transparent?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that proper roads and pavements are not available in Sector G-9/2, Islamabad; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the time by which proper roads and pavements will be constructed in the said sector?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that supply of spurious medicines has damaged the reputation of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad; (b) if so, the step taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state: (a) the names of areas in the country where a network of railways and roads will be laid/constructed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC); and (b) the projects to be started in the backward areas of the country including Thar under the CPEC?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a Pakistani Food Processing Company caused loss to more than two millions to the national exchequer due to Clouser of its business abroad; (b) if so, the steps being taken by the Government to recover the said amount?

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased to state: (a) the total number of Afghan Refugees (ARs) residing in Pakistan at present; and (b) the total number of ARs repatriated from said country during the year 2014-15?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) the names of Muslim countries with which Pakistan has signed Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) during the last five years alongwith the losses incurred due to FTAs during the said period; and (b) the steps taken by the Government to control the existing trade deficit and to improve the volume of trade?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) the total number of murder, kidnapping and other crimes against women which are pending in Federal Courts at present; and (b) the steps taken by the Government for and expeditious disposal of the such cases by easy access to justice?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) the names of the employees of Revenue Department whom the National Accountability Bureau prosecuted for illegal occupation of land and its allotments during the last five years; and (b) the action taken by the Government against the said employees so far?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) has not been given load enhancement of existing units of gas; so far, if so the reasons thereof; and (b) the present status of allocating 100 millions cubic feet of gas per day to KPK for setting up Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Projects therein under Article 158 of the Constitution?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to state: (a) the total number of aircrafts purchased on dry and wet leases during the last five years till date; and (b) the justification of acquiring aircrafts on said wet lease?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Pakistan International Airlines has acquired airbus A-320s and ATR; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the total cost of the said aircrafts alongwith the expected benefits thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the details of the Passport Offices established in the country at present; and (b) the steps taken by the Government to establish new Passport Offices in the remote areas of the country?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the prescribed procedure for security clearance of guards of private security agencies in the country at present; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to streamline the affairs and mechanism of security agencies; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased to state: (a) the total number of projects started in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) for the health of mother and child; and (b) whether special funds/grants have been allocated/provided for the welfare of women and children in FATA during the present Government; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources Development be pleased to state whether it is a fact that Pakistanis living in European countries are facing problems regarding property; if so, the steps taken by the Government to solve the said problems?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) the total number of murder, kidnapping and other crimes against women which are pending in Federal Courts at present; and (b) the steps taken by the Government for and expeditious disposal of the such cases by easy access to justice?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to bound the National Highway Authority and its attached departments to issue monthly performance report including oil expenditure; if so, the details thereof; (b) if not, the time by which it will be issued?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) the total amount collected since the year 2013 under the head of petroleum development cess alongwith the head-wise utilization thereof; and (b) whether the provinces also got share out of the said amount; if so, the percentage thereof?

Will the Minister for National Health Service, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the Government to solve the issues of Doctors regarding Continuing Medical Education (CME) and credit hours for renewal from Pakistan Medical and Dental Council; and (b) whether there is any other institution in the country to award CME; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to reduce the duty structure for textile imports like latest machinery; if so, details thereof; and (b) the steps taken by the Government to enhance the value added exports of textile industry?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the extension project of the Federal Government Polyclinic Hospital, Islamabad has been delayed since 2010; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) the steps taken by the Government to initiate the said project; and (c) the time by which the construction work of the said project will be completed?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to start a transit trade cargo/operation; if so, the route-wise details thereof?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state: (a) the new projects included in the Public Sector Development Programme by the Government for the promotion of Commodity Producing Sector of the country during the current year; and (b) whether any investment has been made and grant given for launching new projects for the development of Agriculture during the said period; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the total number of the refund claims pending in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for the years 2013 to 2015; (b) the total number of said claims processed by the FBR so far; and (c) the reasons of delay for processing the said claims?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state the monthly pay, allowances and perks admissible to the officers of the Federal Board of Revenue at present separately?

Will the Minister for Textile Industry be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to reduce the duty structure for textile imports like latest machinery; if so, details thereof; and (b) the steps taken by the Government to enhance the value added exports of textile industry?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistanis living in Middle East are facing the problems of immigration and labour; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to solve the said problems?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Overseas Pakistanis are facing issues regarding the verification of documents especially with respect to educational documents; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to solve the said issues?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that there is no relief for the industrialists to upgrade their textile units; (b) whether it is also a fact that there is no friendly tax structure for said industrialists; (c) if the answer to parts (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the reasons thereof; and (d) the steps taken by the Government to improve the said structure?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the names of those Government Hospitals where vaccines for dangerous/fatel diseases are available at present; and (b) whether the said vaccines are sufficient in proportion to the patients; if not, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state whether it is a fact that Pakistan ranks first in the World in the maternal and infant mortality rate?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) the total number of Flats/Housing Units provided to the Government employees by the Pakistan Housing Authority Foundation during the last three years; and (b) the procedure/criteria adopted therefor?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) the names of those Government Hospitals where vaccines for dangerous/fatel diseases are available at present; and (b) whether the said vaccines are sufficient in proportion to the patients; if not, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division for be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that citizens are getting poluted/un-drinkable water from the filtration plants installed in the sectors of Islamabad due to delayed replacement of filters; and (b) the prescribed schedule for replacement of said filters?

Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that due to large scale and careless spray of pesticides on the crops in the country the issue of environmental pollution is becoming severe; (b) if so, the steps being taken by the Government to address the said issue?

Will the Minister for Textile Industry be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that there is no relief for the industrialists to upgrade their textile units; (b) whether it is also a fact that there is no friendly tax structure for said industrialists; (c) if the answer to parts (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the reasons thereof; and (d) the steps taken by the Government to improve the said structure?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that 12 millions children are working in the country at present; (b) whether it is also a fact that said five millions children are engaged in hazardous child labour; if so the details thereof; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to eliminate child labour in the country?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan is amongst the top ten cotton producing countries by using forced child labour; (b) whether it is also a fact that use of the pesticides is causing life threatening harms to the said children; (c) if the answers to parts (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the steps taken by the Government to address the said issue?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the present Government to stop food adulteration in Islamabad; and (b) whether it is a fact that a number of persons have been arrested in such cases during the last three years; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the Government to create awareness about reproductive health and education in rural areas of the country so far; and (b) the measures adopted by the Government to promote family planning and primary heath care in the country at present?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that 52 billion rupees have been received by distributing companies; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that said amount received illegally; and (c) whether it is further a fact that the said amount has been received on IMF’s terms and conditions as well as for payment to Independent Power Producers; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a number of passenger coaches of the Pakistan Railways (PR) are not being repaired; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps taken by the Government to solve issues relating to carriages and coaches of the PR?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) the details/present status of implementation on the notification issued on 23-09-2015 with respect to private Educational Institutions fee issue; and (b) the total number of Institutions which are not complying the said notification?

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 conduct training courses in the field of Agriculture and Livestock for the youth from Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority and University of Agriculture, Faisalabad; if so, the details thereof; and (b) the names of those institutions which are conducting/will conduct the said courses alongwith the locations thereof?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the local population will not get considerable benefits by construction of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor especially by the Gwadar Gateway; and (b) the benefits to be accrued to the local population after completion of the said project?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Overseas Pakistanis are facing issues regarding the verification of documents especially with respect to educational documents; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to solve the said issues?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan is amongst the top ten cotton producing countries by using forced child labour; (b) whether it is also a fact that use of the pesticides is causing life threatening harms to the said children; (c) if the answers to parts (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the steps taken by the Government to address the said issue?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) the details of fields at international labour market in which Pakistani workers are employed at present; and (b) the steps taken by the Government in order to provide technical/vocational skills based trainings to our work-farce that meets the international standards?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) the present volume of horticultural exports of Pakistan alongwith the name of importing countries thereof; and (b) the steps taken by the Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company to increase the said exports?

Will the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the country-wise total number of registered voters living abroad at present; and (b) the steps taken by the Government to provide them the right to cast their votes?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state the total amount of Toll Taxes collected from Highways and Motorways in the country during the current financial year alongwith the utilization thereof?

Will the Minister for National Food Security’ and Research be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the present Government to stop food adulteration in Islamabad; and (b) whether it is a, factthat a number of persons have been arrested in such cases during the last three years; ifso, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the present Transmission System is unable to bear the load of electricity from more than 17000 Megawatts; if so, the steps being taken by the Government for its improvement; and (b) the time by which the faults of Transmission System will be removed?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the Government to provide seed varieties to farmers that are resistant to drought; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to provide the local seed varieties at cheap prices to the farmers; if so, when it will be implemented alongwith the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that 52 billion rupees have been received by distributing companies; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that said amount received illegally; and (c) whether it is further a fact that the said amount has been received on IMF’s terms and conditions as well as for payment to Independent Power Producers; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that in order to solve the accommodation problems of Government servants they are being allotted temporary/provisional accommodations in Government Hostels and Lodges; (b) if so, the total number of employees/persons who have been accommodated in said Hostels/Lodges during the last three years?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Establishment Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that death package for Government Servants was announced by the Prime Minister; if so, the present status of implementation thereof; and (b) the total number of persons benefited therefrom so far?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) the total revenue earned by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority since 1-1-2013 alongwith its share in total GDP of the country; and (b) the total amount of Foreign Direct Investment attracted by Telecommunications industry during the said period?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics its Control be pleased to state whether it is a fact that cross border smuggling of various goods provides a channel to anti Pakistan elements and to shift weapons for terrorism in Pakistan; if so, the steps taken by the Government to stop the said activities?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistani economy suffered a loss of 35 billion dollars during the period from 2001 to 2009 due to smuggling made under the guise of Afghan Transit Trade; (b) whether it is also a fact that billions of rupees of loss being suffered to the national exchequer under the said smuggling; (c) if so, the steps being taken by the Government to control the said smuggling?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to provide trainings to those persons who want to establish their private food business in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT); if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether the Standard Operating Procedures are available for the establishment and functioning of food restaurants/outlets in ICT; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a number of sanctioned posts in Islamabad Police Stations are still lying vacant; if so, the total number of female and male vacancies thereof separately; and (b) the time by which the said vacancies will be filled in alongwith the names of the concerned police stations thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the total number of persons arrested during search operation conducted by law enforcing agencies in Islamabad and its surroundings during the year 2014-15 alongwith the locations thereof; and (b) the action taken by the Government against the said persons?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Overseas Pakistanis are facing issues regarding the verification of documents especially with respect to educational documents; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to solve the said issues?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan is amongst the top ten cotton producing countries by using forced child labour; (b) whether it is also a fact that use of the pesticides is causing life threatening harms to the said children; (c) if the answers to parts (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the steps taken by the Government to address the said issue?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) the details of fields at international labour market in which Pakistani workers are employed at present; and (b) the steps taken by the Government in order to provide technical/vocational skills based trainings to our work-farce that meets the international standards?

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to merge FATA in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa or to declare it a separate province; if so, the time by which it will be implemented; (b) if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Bangladesh has extended the ban on the export of jute to Pakistan; (b) whether it is also a fact that the jute industry of Pakistan is being highly affected therefrom; (c) if the answers to parts (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the details of problems being faced by the said industry of Pakistan therefrom; and (d) the steps taken by the Government to control the said problems?

Will the Minister for Defence Production be pleased to state: (a) the total number of fighter jets bought by Pakistan during the last five years alongwith the names of the selling countries and kinds of the said aircrafts; and (b) the details of amount spent on the buying of the same alongwith country-wise break-up thereof?

Will the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has no mandate of self-scrutinizing the elections expenditure; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the ECP has no system for conducting of enquirers in this regard; if so; the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for National Food Security’ and Research be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the present Government to stop food adulteration in Islamabad; and (b) whether it is a fact that a number of persons have been arrested in such cases during the last three years; ifso, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Ports and Shipping be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) to develop the unprivileged area of Gwadar; (b) the steps taken by the GPA to develop the unprivileged area of Balochistan at present; and (c) the total amount incurred for the said purposes during the last three years?

Will the Minister for Ports and Shipping be pleased to state: (a) the present status of development work of new Gwadar City which was launched by the Gwadar Development Authority (GDA); and (b) the present status of development work of the old Gwadar City which was also launched by the GDA?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that in order to solve the accommodation problems of Government servants they are being allotted temporary/provisional accommodations in Government Hostels and Lodges; (b) if so, the total number of employees/persons who have been accommodated in said Hostels/Lodges during the last three years?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state whether it is a fact that cross border smuggling of various goods provides a channel to anti Pakistan elements and to shift weapons for terrorism in Pakistan; if so, the steps taken by the Government to stop the said activities?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a number of sanctioned posts in Islamabad Police Stations are still lying vacant; if so, the total number of female and male vacancies thereof separately; and (b) the time by which the said vacancies will be filled in alongwith the names of the concerned police stations thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the total number of persons arrested during search operations conducted by law enforcing agencies in Islamabad and its surroundings during the year 2014-15 alongwith the locations thereof; and (b) the action taken by the Government against the said persons?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Overseas Pakistanis are facing issues regarding the verification of documents especially with respect to educational documents; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to solve the said issues?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan is amongst the top ten cotton producing countries by using forced child labour; (b) whether it is also a fact that use of the pesticides is causing life threatening harms to the said children; (c) if the answers to parts (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the steps taken by the Government to address the said issue?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the present Government to stop food adulteration in Islamabad; and (b) whether it is a fact that a number of persons have been arrested in such cases during the last three years; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state whether it is a fact that cross border smuggling of various goods provides a channel to anti Pakistan elements and to shift weapons for terrorism in Pakistan; if so, the steps taken by the Government to stop the said activities?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Overseas Pakistanis are facing issues regarding the verification of documents especially with respect to educational documents; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to solve the said issues?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan is amongst the top ten cotton producing countries by using forced child labour; (b) whether it is also a fact that use of the pesticides is causing life threatening harms to the said children; (c) if the answers to parts (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the steps taken by the Government to address the said issue?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the total number of cases of embezzlement regarding the selling of the Pakistani Embassies and High Commission’s buildings are pending in the National Accountability Bureau; (b) the number of cases out of them handed over to FIA during the said period; and (c) the present status of proceedings of the said cases?

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the teachers of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) are still deprived of the benefits of the FATA’s Higher Education Notification; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the teaching allowance has been stopped in FATA; if so, the reasons thereof alongwith the time by which it will be restored?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the present Government to stop food adulteration in Islamabad; and b) whether it is a fact that a number of persons have been arrested in such cases during the last three years; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to introduce training courses in the WAPDA by which the most complex technologies can be used to generate electricity like the Chashma Barrage; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Prime Minister accorded approval for the construction of Sector F-14 and F-15, Islamabad on May, 2015 for the Federal Government Employees; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the survey has not been conducted therefor so far; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Export Processing Zone (EPZ), Sialkot has failed to attract industrialists during the last five years till date; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) the details of incentives being offered to exporters for establishing their factories/industrial units in the said Zone; and (c) the prescribed procedure to obtain plot in the said Zone?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Federal Government Hospitals are facing lack of beds for patients; if so, the ratio thereof at present; and (b) the increase made in the number of beds in said hospitals since 01-01-2013?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority has formulated laws and policies for the procurements being made in the Government departments; if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to enhance capacity building of the public officials for procurements as per said laws and polices; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications be pleased to state: (a) the details of advanced courses of Information Technology (IT) being conducted by the Virtual University of Pakistan at present; (b) whether it is a fact that the said courses are meeting the requirements of international standard; and (c) whether the said University has affiliated with any foreign I.T Institute in order to conduct those courses; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state whether it is a fact that cross border smuggling of various goods provides a channel to anti Pakistan elements and to shift weapons for terrorism in Pakistan; if so, the steps taken by the Government to stop the said activities?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Educational Institutions in Islamabad are under a serious security threat at present; if so, the foolproof security measures adopted for the said purpose; (b) whether it is also a fact that security personnel at such places have no weapons as compare to terrorists who use automatic sophisticated weapons; 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 exporters and tax payers have been denied of their bonafide refunds for the last many years; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether it is also a fact that bonds have been issued to them in lieu of refunds of billions of rupees; if so, the justification thereof?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan is amongst the top ten cotton producing countries by using forced child labour; (b) whether it is also a fact that use of the pesticides is causing life threatening harms to the said children; (c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the steps taken by the Government to address the said issue?

Will the Minister for Textile Industry be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the textile industry is bearing the high costs due to the high gas tariff; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether it is also a fact that gas tariff in other gas producing countries is cheapest; if so, the reasons of not lowering the said rate for textiles in Pakistan?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) the total number of schemes launched by the Ministry for the welfare of Merchant Navy Seamen during the last three years alongwith the details thereof; and (b) the benefits derived from the said schemes so far?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that European countries, Australia and America have imposed anti-dumping duty against China on Chinese Steel; (b) whether it is also a fact that India has imposed 50% said duty on Chinese Steel; and (c) whether it is further a fact that Pakistan is one of the largest importer of China; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) the total amount of legal aid provided to the poor litigants (women) by the Family Protection and Rehabilitation Centre for Women during the last three years; (b) the total amount allocated in the budget for the said purpose during the said period alongwith the year-wise details thereof; and (c) the number of beneficiaries of the said aid at present?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the cases of abduction and ransom especially of school going children are increasing in Islamabad Capital Territory; if so, the number of said cases are pending in Islamabad High Court during the last three years; and (b) the time by which those cases will be disposed-of alongwith the rate/number of convictions in those cases?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) the details of the financial assistance provided by the World Bank to rehabilitate and resurface the deteriorated sections of the National Highways during the last five years; and (b) the present status of rehabilitation work of the said sections alongwith the names thereof?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that due to the shift of transporation from rails to roads has led to a rapid and premature deterioration of the road network in the country; if so, the overall estimate/percentage of roads in poor condition at present; and (b) the amount required to repair the said roads alongwith the time by which said funds will be released?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the present Government to stop food adulteration in Islamabad; and (b) whether it is a fact that a number of persons have been arrested in such cases during the last three years; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the cheaper Chinese imports are one of the causes of the vulnerable condition of the Pakistan Steel Mills, Karachi; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to save the said national asset; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Government has started the construction work of 37,000 Apartments for low paid Federal Government employees on ownership basis; if so, the present status thereof; and (b) the time by which the said work will be completed by the PHA Foundation?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the present Government to stop food adulteration in Islamabad; and (b) whether it is a fact that a number of persons have been arrested in such cases during the last three years; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state whether it is a fact that cross border smuggling of various goods provides a channel to anti Pakistan elements and to shift weapons for terrorism in Pakistan; if so, the steps taken by the Government to stop the said activities?

Will the Minister for Textile Industry be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan is amongst the top ten cotton producing countries by using forced child labour; (b) whether it is also a fact that use of the pesticides is causing life threatening harms to the said children; (c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the steps taken by the Government to address the said issue?

Will the Minister for Textile Industry be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the textile industry is bearing the high costs due to the high gas tariff; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether it is also a fact that gas tariff in other gas producing countries is cheapest; if so, the reasons of not lowering the said rate for textiles in Pakistan?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) the total number of schemes launched by the Ministry for the welfare of Merchant Navy Seamen during the last three years alongwith the details thereof; and (b) the benefits derived from the said schemes so far?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the textile industry is bearing the high costs due to the high gas tariff; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether it is also a fact that gas tariff in other gas producing countries is cheapest; if so, the reasons of not lowering the said rate for textiles in Pakistan?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the cases of abduction and ransom especially of school going children are increasing in Islamabad Capital Territory; if so, the number of said cases are pending in Islamabad High Court during the last three years; and (b) the time by which those cases will be disposed-of alongwith the rate/number of convictions in those cases?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) the year-wise average oil price in the International Market during the last five years alongwith the details thereof; and (b) the year-wise average oil price in Pakistan during the said period alongwith the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Defence Production be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the armored vehicles are being locally manufactured; if so, the total number of said vehicles locally manufactured during the last two years?

Will the Minister for Ports and Shipping be pleased to state: (a) the total number of schemes launched by the Ministry for the welfare of Merchant Navy Seamen during the last three years alongwith the details thereof; and (b) the benefits derived from the said schemes so far?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Government has announced to provide Solar Tube Wells to the farmers during the budget 2015-16; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, whether it is also a fact that Government has failed to implement such announcement in letter and spirit; if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the purpose of establishment of the Tobacco Control Cell; (b) the total number of employees working in the said Cell at present; and (c) the steps taken by the said Cell in terms of tobacco control activities in the country?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state whether it is a fact that construction work of Diamer Bhasha Dam has been stopped due to its boundary dispute; if so, the loss suffered to the construction company of the said Dam therefrom?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Railway Track from Quetta to Zaidan is in a dilapidated condition within the territorial jurisdiction of Pakistan; if so, the time by which the same will be repaired; and (b) the total number of passenger/freight trains operating on the said route at present?

Will the Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage be pleased to state whether it is a fact that increase has not been made in the pension of retired employees of the PTV by the Government since 01-01-2012; if so, the reasons 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 make Technical Education a part of Secondary Education; (b) whether there is also any proposal under consideration of the Government to include the classes of carpentry, electrical and other technical education in the curriculum of Secondary Education; (c) if the answers to part (a)and (b)above are in the affirmative, the details thereof; and (d) the names/kinds of technical and vocational education courses being conducted in the country at present?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state whether it is a fact that cross border smuggling of various goods provides a channel to anti Pakistan elements and to shift weapons for terrorism in Pakistan; if so, the steps taken by the Government to stop the said activities?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that huge amount of custom duty has been evaded during the last six months; (b) if so, the recovery made in this regard so far; and (c) the action being taken by the Government against the responsibles therefor?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that volume of black economy in the country is increasing rapidly; if so, the year-wise percentage during the last six years thereof; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to check it?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that billion of rupees of exporters are outstanding as refunds against the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) at present; (b) whether it is also a fact that the FBR has failed to make said refunds to exporters; if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) whether it is further a fact that the Government uses such funds for its budgetary support; if so, the steps being taken by the Government to address the said matter in a transparent manner and at the earliest?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the large quantum of Pakistan’s trade particularly with neighboring countries is un-documented at present; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that the Government has gaged the negative impacts of such un-documented trade on national exchequer/trade; if so, the details; if not the reasons thereof; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the movement of Indian forces has extraordinarily increased on the line of control adjacent to the Neelam Valley; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the said movement is violation of the Ceasefire Agreement of 2003; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the storage capacity of water in acreage to meet the domestic requirements of the country; and (b) the total number of departments functioning to control the floods/to settle water issues in the country alongwith the names thereof?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has made the electricity generated from Nandipur Power Plant part of tariff in fuel adjustment charges; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the prescribed criteria of the NEPRA for monthly fuel adjustment at present?

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

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the development works of Sector D-12, Islamabad have not been completed so far; (b) if so, the details of development works of said Sector completed so far; and (c) the name of firm which is responsible to complete the said development works alongwith the time by which it has been working thereupon?

Will the Minister for interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the cross border smuggling of various goods provides a channel to anti Pakistan elements and to shift weapons for terrorism in Pakistan; if so, the steps taken by the Government to stop the said activities?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that volume of black economy in the country is increasing rapidly; if so, the year-wise percentage during the last six years thereof; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to check it?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to end up the indirect taxation system in the country; if so, the details thereof; and (b) the justification to collect the indirect tax in the country?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the measures adopted/steps taken by the Government to reduce budget deficit since 01-07-2013; (b) the percentage of increase made in the said deficit during the said period; and (c) the reasons to increase the said deficit?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the large quantum of Pakistan’s trade particularly with neighboring countries is undocumented at present; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that the Government has gaged the negative impacts of such undocumented trade on national exchequer/trade; if so, the details; if not the reasons thereof; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the movement of Indian forces has extraordinarily increased on the line of control adjacent to the Neelam Valley; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the said movement is violation of the Ceasefire Agreement of 2003; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the mandate and functions of the Ministry after the Constitution (Eighteenth Amendment) Act, 2010; (b) the total employees working in the Ministry at present; and (c) the total expenditures of the Ministry during the financial years 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the total expenditures incurred by the Ministry for the promotion of National Game of Hockey since 01-01-2010; (b) the present status of performance made in the said game during the said period; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to promote said game at National and International levels during the said period?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) the total amount of challans collected by the Motorway Police during the current financial year; (b) the name of banks where the said amount has been deposited; and (c) the mode of utilization of the said amount?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the present Government to expedite the construction work on the Pak-Iran Gas Pipeline Project; and (b) the time by which the construction work of the said project will be completed?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the total amount allocated for the construction of small dams in the country during the financial years from 2013 to 2016; and (b) the mode of utilization of the said amount?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the sources of funding for Neelam Jhelum Hydro Power Project (NJHPP) alongwith the details thereof separately; (b) the total amount collected under the head of each of the said sources so far; and (c) the amount collected from utility bills of consumers of electricity under the head of NJHPP so far?

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

Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state: (a) the total funds provided to the Ministry under the head of environment protection during the last three years by foreign lenders; and (b) the mode of utilization of the said funds?

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 Government and implemented by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) during the last five years; and (b) the total number of SROs issued by FBR during the said period without the approval of the Parliament?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state the details of action taken by the Government against non-filers of Income Tax by the Federal Board of Revenue during the last five years?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the movement of Indian forces has extraordinarily increased on the line of control adjacent to the Neelam Valley; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the said movement is violation of the Ceasefire Agreement of 2003; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the Government to boost up ties with Iran in the wake of recent changing regional scenario and Pakistan’s strategic position in this region; and (b) the details of economic and strategic partnership between the above said two countries especially after lifting sanctions on Iran?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state the detail and volume of food/cash crops exported during the tenure of the present Government along with the name of countries thereof?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) the details of advanced vocational/skills development programmes in the Auto Electrician launched in the country during the last three years; and (b) the names of those institutes which have been conducting the above said programmes?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) the details of funds/budget allocated to the Capital Development Authority for the maintenance and purchase of goods for Parliament House and Parliament Lodges during the last three years; and (b) the mode of utilization of the said budget?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to state: (a) the names, educational qualification, experience and tenure of the officers serving at present against the post of Marketing Director in the Pakistan International Airlines; and (b) the salary and other benefits/allowances admissible to them, indicating also the salary and allowances of operation Engineers?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the details of registered life saving medicines being prepared at local level in the country at present; (b) the details of life saving medicines being imported at present; (c) the names of companies that are manufacturing the same medicines at local level; and (d) the names of companies that are exporting the same medicines from Pakistan at present?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the names of life saving medicines disappeared from the market time and again during the last three years along with reasons thereof; and (b) the steps taken by the Government to control the shortage of said medicines in future?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) the number of Family Suits allotted to the Government employees in Gulshan-e-Jinnah, Sector F-5/1, Islamabad during the year 2014-15 and 2015-16; and (b) the names, designations and department-wise details of the said employees?

Will the Minister for Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Ministry does not have reliable sources to collect the information regarding the Human Rights violations; (b) if so, the reasons for not developing the mechanism therefor?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a number of Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) have been declared illegal by the NADRA’s recent drive for verification of CNICs; (b) if so, the nationalities of persons whose CNICs have been declared illegal during the said drive?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the movement of Indian forces has extraordinarily increased on the line of control adjacent to the Neelam Valley; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the said movement is violation of the Ceasefire Agreement of 2003; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that vacancies for the Community Welfare Attaches (BS-17, 18 and 19) in Pakistani Missions abroad have been announced/advertised during the January, 2016; (b) if so, the prescribed criteria, including experience and educational qualification for the appointment on the said posts; and (c) the present status of appointment on those posts?

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the movement of Indian forces has extraordinarily increased on the line of control adjacent to the Neelum Valley; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the said movement is violation of the Ceasefire Agreement of 2003; if so,the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that some Housing Societies of Lahore have applied for domestic gas connections during the last five years till date; if so, the names thereof; and (b) whether it is also a fact that gas connections are not being given to said Housing Societies; if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) the time by which the gas connections will be provided to them?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the details of registered life saving medicines being prepared at local level in the country at present; (b) the details of life saving medicines being imported at present; (c) the names of companies that are manufacturing the same medicines at local level; and (d) the names of companies that are exporting the same medicines from Pakistan at present?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that most of the Pharmaceutical Companies in the country do not obey the prices of drugs fixed by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) during the last two years; (b) if so, the nature of action taken by the Ministry against the said companies at the disposal of DRAP?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that pesticides spray/medicine being used on food crops; (b) whether it is also a fact that said spray/medicine is becoming a source of health risk for those persons who consume vegetables and other such crops/items; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to introduce such pesticides which have no harmful effects on food crops?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to state: (a) the names, educational qualification, experience and tenure of the officers serving at present against the post of Marketing Director in the Pakistan International Airlines; and (b) the salary and other benefits/allowances admissible to them,indicating also the salary and allowances of operation Engineers?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources Development be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that vacancies for the Community Welfare Attaches (BS-17, 18 and 19) in Pakistani Missions abroad have been announced/advertised during the January, 2016; (b) if so, the prescribed criteria, including experience and educational qualification for the appointment on the said posts; and (c) the present status of appointment on those posts?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the names of European countries where Muslim Community is suffering from discrimination on account of being Muslim; and (b) the steps taken by Pakistani High Commissioners/ Consulates in such countries in order to eliminate such hatred against Muslims during the tenure of the present Government?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony be pleased to state the mandate/functions of the Ministry after the Constitution (Eighteenth Amendment) Act, 2010?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan is purchasing the Railway Locomotives from the United States of America; if so, the numbers alongwith the prices thereof; and (b) the total number of locomotives purchased by Pakistan during the last five years from other countries alongwith the total amount spent on their purchase?

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan is losing its export markets, with particular reference to its value-added exports especially in textile sector; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) the volume of the country exports with particular reference to textile exports during the last four years alongwith year wise breakup thereof; and (c) the steps taken by the present Government to make the country a trading hub?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state the countrywise total expenditures incurred by the Government on the medical treatment of employees working in Foreign Offices abroad separately during the last two years alongwith the names, designations and brief description of illness thereof?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony be pleased to state: (a) the names of institutions, organizations and wings of the Ministry to whom mandate has been given to propagate religious tolerance in the religious institutions all over the country at present; (b) the mechanism/system through which those institutes spread their messages; and (c) the names and designations of the officers of said institutions, organizations and wings?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state: (a) the share/quota of water allocated to the Provinces under the Water Accord-1991; (b) the actual volume of the same being supplied to provinces at present; and (c) the quota of water being supplied to Islamabad at present?

Will the Minister for Postal Services be pleased to state: (a) the operations/services which are being outsourced by Pakistan Post along with the benchmarks thereof; (b) whether formal bids have been invited therefor; if so, the details thereof; (c) the names of companies who participated in bidding process thereof; and (d) the period for which this outsourcing will be made at first stage?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government to uplift the industry and how many jobs are being created in this sector?