Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state the name of departments responsible for increasing the production of food/seeds and carrying out agricultural research in the country at present?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the Government to improve the performance of Rangers in the country; and (b) the total number of Rangers personnels in the country at present?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state the procedure prescribed alongwith the details thereof for the issuance of Form ?B? and Computerized National Identity Card to the persons whose parents are untraceable?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resource be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Pak-Iran Gas Pipeline Project has not been completed so far; if so, the time by which the said project will be completed; and (b) the benefits to be achieved to Pakistan therefrom?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resource be pleased to state the region-wise total number of domestic, industrial and commercial gas connections in the country at present?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government to promote Information Technology in the country?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state the authority which is competent at present to allot quarters out of turn basis alongwith the prescribed procedure thereof?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) the School and College-wise total number of teachers and students in Islamabad, at present; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Governemnt to establish new Schools and Colleges in Islamabad in the near future; if so, the locations thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to enhance the ratio of profit on the schemes of the National Savings; if so, when it will be implemented alongwith the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state the procedure prescribed alongwith the details thereof for the issuance of Form ?B? and Computerized National Identity Card to the persons whose parents are untraceable?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister?s Office be pleased to state: (a) the district-wise total number of children residing in Sweet Homes of the Pakistan Bait-ul-Mall at present; and (b) the number of sponsored Sweet Homes alongwith the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether there is a ban on the provision of new gas connections in the country; if so, since when; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to lift the said ban; if so, the time by which it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government to promote Information Technology in the country?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has planned to construct new Dams in the country in the near future; if so, the locations alongwith the names thereof; and (b) the time by which construction of the said Dams will be completed?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Pakistan Steel Mills is running in loss, at present; (b) if so, the steps being taken by Government to control the said loss?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications be pleased to state: (a) the names of mobile phone companies working in the country at present; and (b) the steps being taken to improve their performance?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state the head-wise total amount of funds spent on different projects and programmes by the Ministry during the last five years?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the government to pull PIA out from losses and economic deficit; and (b) the time by which PIA will become profitable enterprise?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) the School and College-wise total number of teachers and students in Islamabad, at present; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Governemnt to establish new Schools and Colleges in Islamabad in the near future; if so, the locations thereof?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state the total number of trains alongwith their names which departed/arrived late from 1-6- 2013 till date alongwith the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) the date on which the work on extension of Mareer Railway Bridge, Rawalpindi was started; (b) the date on which the said project will be completed; and (c) whether It is a fact that the said project has not been completed within the scheduled time; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister?s Office be pleased to state: (a) whether funds of ERRA have been transferred to a Private Bank during the last five years; if so, the name of Bank alongwith the amount and date of transfer of funds thereof; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to partially or wholly transfer ERRA?s funds to the Government owned Bank; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state the procedure prescribed alongwith the details thereof for the issuance of Form ?B? and Computerized National Identity Card to the persons whose parents are untraceable?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) whether any agreement has been signed with the United States of America, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait regarding the Welfare of the people of Pakistan; and (b) whether further agreements are under consideration in this regard; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the total number of Pakistanis detained in the jails of Saudi Arabia, USA, France, Spain and Australia during the last five years till date alongwith the names and addresses in Pakistan, the period of detention and the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps being made by the Government for their release?

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile Industry be pleased to state the year-wise performance shown by Pakistani Commercial attachees posted abroad to boost-up indigenous exports during the last five fiscal years?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state the detail of new projects of NHA in the country started by the present Government alongwith the locations thereof?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state to refer to Un-starred questions No. 66 replied on 19-8-2013 and to state the year wise names and designations of persons who stayed in the rest houses of the Ministry in Lahore during the last three years?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to enhance the health facilities; if so, the details thereof; (b) the steps being taken by the Government to overcome the diseases of Hepatitis ?C?, Dengue, Polio and T.B; and (c) the number of detected cases of those diseases during the last three years?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state the head-wise total amount of funds spent on different projects and Programmes by the Ministry during the last five years?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state the steps taken by the Government to control/reduce the prices of cars/ vehicles during the current financial year?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) the School and College-wise total number of teachers and students in Islamabad, at present; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to establish new Schools and Colleges in Islamabad in the near future; if so, the locations thereof?

Will the Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage be pleased to state the steps being taken to control corruption in various departments working under the administrative control of the Ministry?

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 launch any awareness Programme for Overseas Pakistanis to enhance the foreign remittances; (b) if so, the details; if not, the reason thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state the names of departments which will be privatized during the next five years alongwith the department wise justification thereof?

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile Industry be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the Government to export Citrus Fruit during the current year; (b) whether the target fixed for the export of Citrus Fruit will be achieved; and (c) the foreign exchange to be earned therefrom?

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile Industry be pleased to state the year-wise performance shown by Pakistani Commercial attachees posted abroad to boost-up indigenous exports during the last five fiscal years?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the total, number of Pakistani prisoners in the United States of America and Afghanistan at present; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government for their release?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state the detail of new projects of NHA in the country started by the present Government alongwith the locations thereof?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state to refer to Un-starred questions No. 66 replied on 19-8-2013 and to state the year wise names and designations of persons who stayed in the rest houses of the Ministry in Lahore during the last three years?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state whether the record regarding the violation of human rights is being maintained; if so, the details of the said violations of human rights registered so far during the recent regime?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) the names of developmental projects initiated/executed by the Pak. PWD during the last two years; (b) whether those projects have been completed or likely to be completed within the stipulated period; if not, the reasons thereof; (c) the financial impacts on national exchequer due to delay in completion of those projects; and (d) whether those projects have been completed in accordance with the PCI-standards fixed therefor; if not, the reasons thereof, alongwith the details of procedure adopted to monitor and evaluate the standards thereof?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) the year-wise details of appointments made on contract basis in the Pakistan Housing Authority during the last five years alongwith the qualification and experience of employees thereof; (b) whether those posts were advertised in the newspapers; if not, the reasons thereof; and. (c) the method adopted for those appointments?

Will the Minister for Education, Trainings and Standards In Higher Education be pleased to state: (a) the names of Universities functioning in the country which have not yet been accredited/ recognized by the Higher Education Commission; (b) the actions taken by the Government against such Universities during the last five years till date; and (c) the status of degrees obtained by the students of those Universities?

Will the Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage be pleased to state the steps being taken to control corruption in various departments working under the administrative control of the Ministry?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) the details of officers holding dual and current charges of higher posts in the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) alongwith the names of posts, period of current and dual charges and justifications thereof; (b) whether it is a fact that there is a shortage of officers in the PTA; if so, the steps being taken to meet the said deficiency; and (c) whether it is also a fact that many junior officers have been granted higher current charge posts ignoring the senior officers; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether any Drug Rehabilitation Centers are functioning under the Federal Government in the country; if so the details thereof; (b) if not; whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government for establishment of such Centers; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state the location-wise centers extablished for the treatment of drug addicte in the country alongwith the date of establishment thereof?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources Development be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government for the welfare and protection of Overseas Pakistanis remitting foreign exchange to the country?

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile Industry be pleased to refer to Starred Question No.37 replied on 16-8-2013 and to state the country-wise names of those items imported by Pakistan whose volume increased during the last five years?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) the province-wise annual production of petroleum and natural gas in the country at present; (b) the detail of royalty being paid to provinces on account of production of Petroleum/Natural Gas; (c) the detail of social welfare projects started in the areas of exploration thereof; and (d) the total number of local persons employed by the Oil and Gas Companies in those projects during the year 2013-14?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resource be pleased to state: (a) the total value of investment made by foreign companies in the country for exploration of Petroleum and Natural Gas during the last three years alongwith the locations thereof; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to attract further foreign investment to meet the domestic demand of Petroleum and Natural Gas?

Will the Minister for Defence Production be pleased to state: (a) the number of total persons appointed in the Pakistan Ordinance Factories, Wah Cantt during the last five years alongwith the names, designations, qualifications and experience thereof; (b) the criteria adopted in those appointments; and (c) whether those posts were advertised in the newspapers; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to refer to Starred Question No.178 replied on 27-09-2013 and to state the location-wise reservoirs of oil and gas to be explored in the Maritime limits of Pakistan?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) the number and names of development projects initiated and executed by the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority during the last two years; (b) whether those projects have been completed or likely to be completed within the stipulated period; if not, the reasons thereof alongwith the financial impacts on national exchequer due to delay therein; and (c) whether those projects have been completed in accordance with the prescribed standards; if not, the reasons thereof alongwith the details of procedure adopted to monitor and evaluate the standards thereof?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the year-wise total number of cases of HIV/AIDS registered in the country during the last five years; (b) the total number of such patients to whom medical treatment has been provided during the said period; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to control the HIV/ AIDS?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony be pleased to state: (a) the names, addresses and designations of the Government employees of various Ministries/Departments who were deputed for Hajj duties during Hajj-2012; (b) the procedure/criteria adopted for the selection of those employees; and (c) whether any remunerations were paid to such functionaries; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a number of retired officers are residing in the Government accommodations in Islamabad; if so, the names alongwith the addresses thereof; (b) whether standard rent is being charged therefrom; if not, the reasons thereof; (c) if so, the total amount of rent charged therefrom during the last three years; and (d) the steps being taken to get Government accommodations vacated from those occupants?

Will the Minister for Education, Trainings and Standards in Higher Education be pleased to state: (a) the University-wise amounts of funds allocated by the Higher Education Commission to public sector Universities for research purposes during the last five years; b) whether the said funds have been utilized properly for the research purposes; if so, the detail thereof; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Education, Trainings and Standards in Higher Education be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the uniform curriculum is not being taught/introduced in educational institutes in the country; (b) if so, the steps being taken to introduce uniform curriculum for all the public and private educational institutes in the country?

Will the Minister for Education, Trainings and Standards in Higher Education be pleased to state: (a) the year-wise total number of employees alongwith their names and designations who were engaged on daily wages basis in the Allama Iqbal Open University during the last five years; (b) the names of employees whose services were regularized alongwith the detail of those whose services are yet to be regularized; (c) the name of the authority who granted approval for the regularization of services in the said University; and (d) whether the services of those employees were regularized in accordance with the rules and regulations; if not, the reasons; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state the sector and plot-wise total amount of income earned by CDA through auction of plots during last five years?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economics Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state the country-wise total amount remitted by Overseas Pakistanis from 1-6-2013 till date?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state the total amount of domestic and foreign loans obtained by the Government during the period from 2008 to 2013 alongwith the justification thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state the year-wise total number of persons to whom medical treatment has been provided by the treatment centre for addicts in the country during the last five years?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the facilities and medicines being provided to centers for addicts in the country at present; and (b) the per month amount spent on the patients in each centre during the year 2013-14?

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile Industry be pleased to refer to Starred Question No.37 replied on 16-8-2013 and to state the country-wise names of those items imported by Pakistan whose volume increased during the last five years?

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile Industry be pleased to refer to Starred Question No.36 replied on 16-8-2013 and to state the year and country-wise total quantity of wheat and rice exported during the last five financial years alongwith the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to refer to Starred Question No.41 replied on 16-08-2013 and to state: (a) the problems generally being faced by Pakistanis residing in European countries; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to resolve those problems?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) the total number o f private Uiw Colleges established in the country during the last five years till date; (b) the steps being taken to regulate those colleges: (c) the prescribed criteria to establish those Private Law College in the country: (d) whether it is a fa c t that some Law Colleges are not following the prescribed Rules/Regulations: if so, the action taken by the Government against those colleges?

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact then the Solar Energy Plants are being installed in 10 cities o f the country by the Government: i f so, the names o f said cities; (b) the lime by which the installation thereof will be completed; and (c) the electricity in MW to be generated therefrom ?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to refer to Starred Question No. 178 replied on 27-09-2013 and to state the location-wise reservoirs of oil and gas to be explored in the Maritime limits o f Pakistan?

Will the Minister fo r Parliamentary Affairs be pleased to refer to Starred Question No.55 replied on 27-9-2013 and to state whether there is any proposal under consideration o f the Government to do away with the current procedure o f the election fo r the reserved seats o f Minorities and adopt the procedure o f Election-1997; i f so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) the location-wise number of Export Processing Zones established by the Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) during the last three years; (b) the details of incentives and facilities being provided therein; and (c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to establish more Export Processing Zones in the country; if so, when it will be implemented alongwith the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the total land acquired by WAPDA for Diamer-Bhasha Dam so far alongwith the rates thereof; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to acquire more land for the said Dam; if so, when it will be implemented alongwith the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a number of retired officers are residing in the Government accommodations in Islamabad; if so, the names alongwith the addresses thereof; (b) whether standard rent is being charged therefrom; if not, the reasons thereof; (c) if so, the total amount of rent charged therefrom during the last three years; and (d) the steps being taken to get Government accommodations vacated from those occupants?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) the names, designations and total length of service of employees of the Pakistan Housing Authority who have been allotted plots in Islamabad during the last five years alongwith locations thereof; (b) the criterion adopted for allotment of said plots; and (c) whether the allotment of said plots has been made in accordance with the rules/regulations; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the details of officers holding dual and current charge of higher posts in the Ministry and its attached departments alongwith the name of the posts, period of current and dual charges and justification thereof; (b) whether it is a fact that there is a shortage of officers in the Ministry; if so, the steps being taken to meet the said deficiency; and (c) whether it is also a fact that many junior officers have been granted current charge of higher posts ignoring the senior officers; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to refer to Starred Question No.203 replied on 30-8-2013 and to state whether 16487 employees presently working in PIA are less or more or as per its requirements?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) the detail of projects initiated alongwith the steps taken by the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for protection, conservation, rehabilitation and improvement of environment during the last three years; and (b) whether it is a fact that a number of developmental projects launched and completed in the country have been executed without approval of EPA; if so, the details alongwith the actions taken against the responsibles during the said period thereof?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state the number of flights delayed during Hajj Operation 2013 alongwith the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to refer to Starred Question No.199 replied on 30-8-2013 and to state the number of trains discontinued by the present Government?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state the names of departments which will be privatized during the next five years alongwith the departmentwise justification thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state the percentage of rise in the value of US dollar as compared to Pakistani Rupee during the period of the present Government alongwith the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economics Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state the country-wise total amount remitted by Overseas Pakistanis from 1-6-2013 till date?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the province-wise total number of commercial and noncommercial banks working in the country at present alongwith the details thereof; (b) the criteria adopted to allow those banks for carrying out their business; and (c) the total number of banks which have been closed or suspended due to poor performance or on any other reasons since March, 2008 till date?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the country-wise amount of loans taken by the present Government alongwith the rate of interest thereon; and (b) the heads-wise details of expenditure therefrom?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the facilities and medicines being provided to centers for addicts in the country at present; and (b) the per month amount, spent on the patients in each centre during the year 2013-14?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the quantity of liquor, heroin and hashish recovered/seized by the Islamabad Police since 1-1-2008 till date alongwith the steps taken to control it; and (b) the actions taken against the culprits in each case during the said period?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister?s Office be pleased to state the monthly expenditure of the Prime Minister House during the year 2013-14 alongwith its details?

Will the Minister fo r Foreign Affairs he pleased to state the total number o f Pakistani prisoners repatriated from South Africa to Pakistan during the period from 15-3-2008 till dale alongwith the allegations levelled against them ?

Will the Minister fo r Foreign Affairs be p lea sed to state the total number o f Pakistani prisoners repatriatedfrom Sri Lanka to Pakistan during the p eriod from 15-3-2008 till dale alongwith the charges levelled against them?

Will the Minister fo r Overseas Pakistanis a n d Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) the total amount/funds allocated under the head o f Workers Welfare Fund during the year 2013-14; and (b) the head wise utilization thereof?

Will the M inister fo r Inter Provincial Coordination be pleased to refer to Starred Question No. 38 replied on 16-8-2013 and to state the performance o f the players o f Pakistan Cricket Team during the last fiv e years alongwith details o f the victory an d defeat in the said matches?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) the total number of private Law Colleges established in the country during the last five years till date; (b) the steps being taken to regulate those colleges; (c) the prescribed criteria to establish those Private Law College in the country; (d) whether it is a fact that some Law Colleges are not following the prescribed Rules/Regulations; if so, the action taken by the Government against those colleges?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the gem stones is one of the most valuable mineral in the country at present; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government for the development and exploration of said gem stone; and (c) the details of places in the country which are rich in the gem stones?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) the detail of projects launched in Balochistan during the last five years for exploration of various kinds of minerals; (b) the details of minerals explored from the said projects during the said period alongwith the use and value thereof;

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to refer to Starred Question No.178 replied on 27-09-2013 and to state the location-wise reservoirs of oil and gas to be explored in the Maritime limits of Pakistan?

Will the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs be pleased to refer to Starred Question No.55 replied on 27-9-2013 and to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to do away with the current procedure of the election for the reserved seats of Minorities and adopt the procedure of Election-1997; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Defence be plesed to state: (a) the total number of Petrol Pumps, Shopping Centers, Workshops, Private Commercial Schools and other commercial businesses established by the armed forces on the Government land in Cantonment areas of the country; (b) the income earned thereform during the last two years; and (c) whether the said income has been credited in the Federal Consolidated Fund; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the classification of the taxes being charged from electricity consumers at present alongwith the rates and justifications thereof; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government for abolishing such taxes for domestic consumers; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) for production and research of high yielding seeds of Tomatoes, Potatoes and Cucumber during the last three years till date; and (b) the total types of said seeds produced/introduced by the PARC during the said period?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a number of retired officers are residing in the Government accommodations in Islamabad; if so, the names alongwith the addresses thereof; (b) whether standard rent is being charged therefrom; if not, the reasons thereof; (c) if so, the total amount of rent charged therefrom during the last three years; and (d) the steps being taken to get Government accommodations vacated from those occupants?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) the names, designations and total length of service of employees of the Pakistan Housing Authority who have been allotted plots in Islamabad during the last five years alongwith locations thereof; (b) the criterion adopted for allotment of said plots; and (c) whether the allotment of said plots has been made in accordance with the rules/regulations; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the details of officers holding dual and current charge of higher posts in the Ministry and its attached departments alongwith the name of the posts, period of current and dual charges and justification thereof; (b) whether it is a fact that there is a shortage of officers in the Ministry; if so, the steps being taken to meet the said deficiency; and (c) whether it is also a fact that many junior officers have been granted current charge of higher posts ignoring the senior officers; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) the mechanism to measure the weight of different items being sold at Utility Stores at present; and (b) the time by which the Management Information System will be installed in the Utility Stores?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to refer to Starred Question No.203 replied on 30-8-2013 and to state whether 16487 employees presently working in PIA are less or more or as per its requirements?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to refer to Starred Question No.10 replied on 30-08-2013 and to state whether it is a fact that the projects of re-organizing and reforming Pakistan Railways have been completed?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) the names of persons/companies/Departments to whom land for agriculture, commercial and residential purposes was allotted on lease by the CDA during the last three years till date alongwith the details of the terms and conditions thereof; (b) whether the allottees have abided by the set terms and conditions; if not the action taken against the responsibles so far; and (c) the total revenue collected on leasing the said land alongwith the utilization thereof?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state the number of flights delayed during Hajj Operation 2013 alongwith the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state the airport-wise total number of emigrants whose medical tests have been conducted and vaccinated against diseases in the country since 1-1-2013 till date?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state the date-wise cleaning of underground and overhead water tanks of Parliament House, Islamabad by CDA during the last five years?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the quantity of liquor, heroin and hashish recovered/seized by the Islamabad Police since 1-1-2008 till date alongwith the steps taken to control it; and (b) the actions taken against the culprits in each case during the said period?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the total number of persons arrested in the terrorist activities in the country during the period of present Government; (b) the number of persons convicted and acquitted during the said period; and (c) the names of said convicted persons?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the offences and names of convicts to whom capital sentence was awarded during the last five years till date; and (b) whether the capital sentence is not being executed due to pendency of the mercy petitions submitted to the President?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the Government regarding the construction of wall on line of control by India; and (b) whether India has consulted Pakistan in this regard?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) the authority who allocates the export quota of sugar at present alongwith the prescribed procedure thereof; (b) whether it is a fact that the outstanding amount of sugar cane growers worth Rs billion is not being cleared by the sugar exporters; (c) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the total number of Pakistani prisoners repatriated from UAE during the period from 15-3-2008 till date; and (b) the charges levelled against the said prisoners?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Energy and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) the present status of Latif Gas Field, Khairpur; (b) the daily gas in cubic feet being included in the National Grid from the said field; and (c) the monthly percentage of decrease in gas loadshedding therefrom during the year 2013-14?

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state: (a) the total number of Petrol Pumps, Shopping Centers, Workshops, Private Commercial Schools and other commercial businesses established by the armed forces on the Government land in Cantonment areas of the country; (b) the income earned thereform during the last two years; and (c) whether the said income has been credited in the Federal Consolidated Fund; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state: (a) the total number of welfare projects launched by the Fauji Foundation in the country during the last two years; and (b) the income earned from the said projects during the above period?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the classification of the taxes being charged from electricity consumers at present alongwith the rates and justifications thereof; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government for abolishing such taxes for domestic consumers; if so, when it will be implemented?

to state: (a) the steps taken by the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) for production and research of high yielding seeds of Tomatoes, Potatoes and Cucumber during the last three years till date; and (b) the total types of said seeds produced/introduced by the PARC during the said period?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a number of retired officers are residing in the Government accommodations in Islamabad; if so, the names alongwith the addresses thereof; (b) whether standard rent is being charged therefrom; if not, the reasons thereof; (c) if so, the total amount of rent charged therefrom during the last three years; and (d) the steps being taken to get Government accommodations vacated from those occupants?

Will the Minister Incharge o f the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state the airport-wise total number o f emigrants whose medical tests have been conducted and vaccinated against diseases in the country since I -1-2013 till date?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the quantity of liquor, heroin and hashish recovered/seized by the Islamabad Police since 1-1-2008 till date alongwith the steps taken to control it; and (b) the actions taken against the culprits in each case during the said period?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the total number of culprits arrested in the terrorist activities in the country during the period of present Government; (b) the number of persons convicted and acquitted during the said period; and (c) the names of convicted persons thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the offences and names of convicts to whom capital sentence was awarded during the last five years till date; and (b) whether the capital sentence is not being executed due to pendency of the mercy petitions submitted to the President?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) the authority who allocates the export quota of sugar at present alongwith the prescribed procedure thereof; (b) whether it is a fact that the outstanding amount of sugar cane growers worth Rs. billion is not being cleared by the sugar exporters; (c) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that 60% cement is being exported to Tajikistan; (b) if so, the steps being taken to increase the bilateral trade with the said country and benefits to be achieved therefrom?

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state: (a) the total number of Petrol Pumps, Shopping Centers, Workshops, Private Commercial Schools and other commercial businesses established by the armed forces on the Government land in Cantonment areas of the country; (b) the income earned thereform during the last two years; and (c) whether the said income has been credited in the Federal Consolidated Fund; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state: (a) the total number of welfare projects launched by the Fauji Foundation in the country during the last two years; and (b) the income earned from the said projects during the above period?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a number of retired officers are residing in the Government accommodations in Islamabad; if so, the names alongwith the addresses thereof; (b) whether standard rent is being charged therefrom; if not, the reasons thereof; (c) if so, the total amount of rent charged therefrom during the last three years; and (d) the steps being taken to get Government accommodations vacated from those occupants?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state the airport-wise total number of emigrants whose medical tests have been conducted and vaccinated against diseases in the country since 1-1-2013 till date?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) the names and designation of those employees presently working in National Disaster Management Authority who have recently been granted honorarium alongwith the per head amount thereof; (b) the head of account from, which the said honorarium has been granted; and (c) the criteria adopted for granting the honorarium therefor?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) the details of total amount of loss caused to the Government exchequer due to grey trafficking during the last two years; (b) the details of cases of grey trafficking detected during the said period; and (c) the detail of punishments awarded to the culprits alongwith their names and addresses?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal for welfare of orphan and patients at present?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that UNESCO will spend seven million dollars in Pakistan under Malala Fund; (b) if so, the time by which the said amount will be spent alongwith the areas/sectors of utilization thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economics Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to refer to Starred Question No.17 replied on 25-9-2013; and to state the reasons of devaluation of Pak. Rupee as compared to foreign currencies?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the total number of prohibited bore arms licences issued under the Directives of the Minister of State for Interior during the last three years; and (b) the total number of said licences issued to security guards of private security companies separately alongwith the criteria adopted therein?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the detail of disciplinary proceedings initiated against the officers of BPS-20 and above of the Federal Investigation Agency during the last three years alongwith the particulars of such officers; (b) the allegations/charge sheet levelled against the said officers; and (c) whether the said proceedings have been finalized; if so, the details; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the total number of personnel/officers of the Islamabad Police placed under suspension for various charges during the last five years alongwith the detail of charges levelled against them; (b) whether the suspension is recorded in the personal record of the said officials/officers; if not, the reasons thereof; and (c) whether enquiries against those officers/officials have since been completed/conducted; if so, the details; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state the total number of foreign visits made by the Pakistani Ambassadors-at-large during the last four years till date alongwith the names of countries visited and expenditure incurred thereupon?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) the post-wise quota reserved for disabled persons in various Federal Government Ministries/Divisions/Departments at present; (b) whether it is a fact that the appointments were not made in accordance with the allocated quota for disabled persons during the last five years; (c) if so, the steps being taken by the Government to implement the said quota?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the CDA to operate all the street lights in Islamabad with Solar Energy; if so, when it will be implemented; and (b) whether it is a fact that the work on the said project has been started; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Secretariat be pleased to state: (a) the names and designation of those employees presently working in National Disaster Management Authority who have recently been granted honorarium alongwith the per head amount thereof; (b) the head of account from which the said honorarium has been granted; and (c) the criteria adopted for granting the honorarium therefor?

Will the Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage be pleased to state the sites of Pakistan included in international archaeological list at present?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the year-wise details of budget deficit occurred during the last three years alongwith the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps being taken to control the budget deficit for the current financial year?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the total amount of external and internal loans obtained by the Government during the first and second quarters of the financial year 2013-14; (b) the names of national/international financial institutions from which the said loans have been obtained alongwith the details of terms and conditions thereof; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to repay the said loans?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the total number of culprits arrested in the terrorist activities in the country during the period present Government; (b) the number of persons convicted and acquitted during the said period; and (c) the names of convicted persons thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the total number of prohibited bore arms licences issued under the Directives of the Minister of State for Interior during the last three years; and (b) the total number of said licences issued to security guards of private security companies separately alongwith the criteria adopted therein?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the names and designations of those employees presently working in the Federal Board of Revenue who have recently been granted honorarium alongwith the per head amount thereof; (b) the head of account from which the said honorarium has been granted; and (c) the criteria adopted for granting the said honorarium?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the year-wise total income earned by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) during the period fror 2002 to 2008; and (b) the year-wise total amount spent by PCB during the period from 1-1-2002 to 31-12-2013?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state the total number of foreign visits made by the Pakistani Ambassadors-at-large during the last four years till date alongwith the names of countries visited and expenditure incurred thereupon?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) the progress made on the Pak-Iran Gas Pipeline Project so far; and (b) whether it is a fact that there are certain hurdles in the completion of the said project; if so, the details thereof alongwith the steps being taken to remove those hurdles?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) the number of cases of Acid throwing on women reported during the last five years; 16 (b) the details of accused apprehended/arrested on the charge of Acid Violence during the said period alongwith the details of punishments awarded to them; (c) the steps being taken by the Government to curb the menace of Acid Violence in the country; and (d) the steps being taken by the Ministry for rehabilitation of Acid victims?

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state: (a) the total number of Petrol Pumps, Shopping Centers, Workshops, Private Commercial Schools and other commercial businesses established by the armed forces on the Government land in Cantonment areas of the country; (b) the income earned thereform during the last two years; and (c) whether the said income has been credited in the Federal Consolidated Fund; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state: (a) the total number of welfare projects launched by the Fauji Foundation in the country during the last two years; and (b) the income earned from the said projects during the above period?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter Faith Harmony be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the Government to promote the Interfaith Harmony in the country; (b) total number of incidents of Sectarian violence occurred in the country during the last three years; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to prevent the Sectarian violence in the country?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) the date wise rental ceiling of the Federal Government employees increased lastly alongwith the amount thereof; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to enhance the present ceiling of the Federal Government employees in view of inflation; if so, when it will be implemented alongwith the details thereof?

Will the Minister for National Health Service, Regulation and Coordination be pleased to state the names of pharmaceutical companies to whom Ephedrine quota was given during the period from 2002 to 2008 in the country alongwith the quantity thereof?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the Pakistan Railways is earning profit at present; if so, the profit earned during the year 2013-14?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that encroachments have been made on the National Highways from Rawalpindi to Lahore; (b) if so, the steps being taken by the Government for removal thereof?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Human Rights Relief Fund is available in the Ministry; if so, the details thereof; (b) the year-wise total number of persons to whom financial assistance has been provided from the said Fund during the last three years alongwith the names of persons who recommended such assistance; and (c) the procedure adopted for provision of the said assistance?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) the names of Government employees whose cases have been referred to NAB during the last five years on the charges of corruption; (b) whether the references have been filed against those employees so far; if so, the present status of legal proceedings against said employees; if not, the reasons thereof; and (c) the detail of said cases finalized so far alongwith the detail of punishments awarded to them during the said period?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) the prescribed mechanism for collection of Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC); (b) the names of sectors from which the GIDC is being charged at present; and (c) the fixed sale price for collection of the said surcharge?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state the present status of water storage in each dam in the country?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government to encourage the industrialists for establishment of new industries in the country?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) the total amount of loan of National and International Financial Institutions and Corporate Entities outstanding against the Pakistan Railways at present; (b) the names of each project launched, so far, for the utilization of said loan; (c) the present status of said projects; and (d) the steps being taken by the Ministry to p a y back the said outstanding dues?

Will the Minister Incharge o f the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fa c t that the long dates fo r major surgeries and medical investigation through MRI/CTScan are being given by the Federal Government Poly clinic Hospital and Pakistan Institute o f Medical Sciences, Islamabad; i f so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government fo r timely provision o f medical facilities to patients in the said hospitals?

Will the Minister In-charge o f the Cabinet Division be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal fo r welfare o f orphans and patients at present?

Will the Minister In-charge o f the Cabinet Division be pleased to state the district and company-wise total number o f mobile towers installed in the country at present?

Will the Minister fo r Railways be pleased to state the location where electric engine and other allied materials fo r operating Khaniwal- Lahore Electric Train is placed at present?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the Government to promote the Interfaith Harmony in the country; (b) total number of incidents of Sectarian violence occurred in the country during the last three years; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to prevent such violence in the country?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the name of civilian forces working under the administrative control of the Ministry at present; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Ministry to set up a force like FC in the Punjab; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the date of the establishment of Pakistan Development Fund (PDF); and (b) the objectives of the establishment of PDF?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the total number of Pakistani fishermen arrested and injured by India in the maritime belt of Pakistan during March, 2014; and (b) the steps taken by the Government so far in this regard?

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to conduct Local Government elections in the FATA; (b) if so, when it will be implemented alongwith the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state the total number of foreign visits made by the Pakistani Ambassadors-at-large during the last four years till date alongwith the names of countries visited and expenditure incurred thereupon?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) the names of Government employees whose cases have been referred to NAB during the last five years on the charges of corruption; (b) whether the references have been filed against those employees so far; if so, the present status of legal proceedings against said employees; if not, the reasons thereof; and (c) the detail of said cases finalized so far alongwith the detail of punishments awarded to them during the said period?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) the prescribed mechanism for collection of Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC); (b) the names of sectors from which the GIDC is being charged at present; and (c) the fixed sale price for collection of the said surcharge?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a number of incidents of robbery/theft took place in the post offices across the country during the last four years; (b) if so, the steps taken to prevent such incidents; and (c) whether it is also a fact that Security Guards have not been deployed therein; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state the present status of water storage in each dam in the country?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the arrangements for Pakistan?s pilgrims have been made by the Ministry in Saudi Arabia for Hajj-2014; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the food reserves are sufficient to meet domestic requirements of the country; if so, the province-wise details thereof?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state the name of public department with whose permission and approval the fee is fixed for Private Medical Colleges in the country alongwith the procedure and criteria thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the present Government has succeeded to prevent the theft of electricity; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the long dates for major surgeries and medical investigations through MRI/CT Scan are being given by the Federal Government Poly clinic Hospital and Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government for timely provision of medical facilities to patients in the said hospitals?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state the district and company-wise total number of mobile towers installed in the country at present?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the date of the establishment of Pakistan Development Fund (PDF); and (b) the objectives of the establishment of PDF?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state the names and designations of employees of Ministry of Foreign Affairs who alongwith their any member of family have dual nationality at present?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the year-wise total number of Pakistani prisoners released by India, Saudi Arabia and USA during the last three years alongwith the details of allegations against those prisoners; (b) the year wise total number of Indian prisoners released by Pakistan during the said period alongwith details of allegations against those prisoners; (c) whether the prisoners so released were convicted/sentenced by the courts of law; if so, the details thereof; (d) whether said prisoners have served out the period of their imprisonment; and (e) the details of agreement under which the said prisoners were released?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state the names and addresses of the persons involved in fraud cases amounting to Rs. 100 million and more against whom the cases are pending in NAB in the country at present alongwith the details of charges leveled against them?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the present Government has succeeded to prevent the theft of electricity; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Climate Change Division be pleased to state: (a) the province wise total area of forests in the country at present; (b) the year wise percentage of deforestation occurred in the country during the last three years; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to control the deforestation in the country?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister?s Office be pleased to state: (a) the total number of agreements regarding foreign investment signed with foreign countries during the last four years alongwith details thereof; and (b) the present status of those agreements?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the total number of official delegations sent abroad by the Ministry and its attached departments during the last four years alongwith the names of the countries thereof; (b) the total expenditure incurred on those visits; and (c) the impacts/benefits of those visits accrued to the country?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is obligatory for all the Civil Servants to submit their declaration of assets at the end of every financial year; (b) if so, the details of officers of the Federal Board of Revenue alongwith their names and designations who have failed to submit their declaration of assets for the year, 2011-12 and 2012-13; and (c) the details of disciplinary actions taken against the said officers?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state the names and designations of employees of Ministry of Foreign Affairs who alongwith their any member of family have dual nationality at present?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the year-wise total number of Pakistani prisoners released by India, Saudi Arabia and USA during the last three years alongwith the details of allegations against those prisoners; (b) the year wise total number of Indian prisoners released by Pakistan during the said period alongwith details of allegations against those prisoners; (c) whether the prisoners so released were convicted/sentenced by the courts of law; if so, the details thereof; (d) whether said prisoners have served out the period of their imprisonment; and (e) the details of agreement under which the said prisoners were released?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs Statistic and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is at it is a fact that the Finance Minister in his budget speech 2014-15 had announced to upgrade the post of Superintendent from BS 16 to 17; (b) whether it is also a fact that said post has been granted higher time scale BS-17 vide Finance Division Office Memorandum No. 1 (3)R-1/2010/2014, dated 10th September, 2014 instead of up-gradation; (c) whether it is further a fact that pre-mature increment, rental ceiling/IIouse Rent Allowance and Medical Allowance etc. are not admissible to incumbents of the post upon their placement in BS-17 which is tantamount to depriving the incumbents of the said post of such financial benefits; if so, the reasons thereof; and (d) the steps being taken to up-grade the post as announced by the Finance Minister instead of granting it higher time scale?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to stale: (a) the total number of official delegations sent abroad by the Ministry and its attached departments during the last four years alongwith the names of the countries thereof; (b) the total expenditure incurred on those visits; and (c) the impacts/benefits of those visits accrued to the country?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state the Name and Designations of Employees of Ministry of Foreign Affairs who alongwith their any member of family have dual Nationality at Present?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the year-wise total number of Pakistani prisoners released by India, Saudi Arabia and USA during the last three years alongwith the details of allegations against those prisoners; (b) the year wise total number of Indian prisoners released by Pakistan during the said period alongwith details of allegations (c) whether the prisoners so released were convicted/sentenced by the courts of law; if so, the details thereof; (d) whether said prisoners have served out the period of their imprisonment; and (e) the details of agreement under which the said prisoners were released?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that PIA management has hired Additional General Managers (GMs); if so, the justification thereof; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the Additional GMs have been given exemption of income tax on their salaries; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage be pleased to state: (a) the names of the historical sites and monuments owned by the provinces and the Federal Government after devolution; (b) the total amount of funds allocated during the current financial year 2014-15 to look after the cultural heritage in the country; and (c) the total amount of funds allocated to the Provincial Governments for the said purpose?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pilots in Private Airlines in Pakistan have been paying income tax less than the Pilots of PIA in spite of receiving the same salary packages; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps taken by the Government to remove the said discrimination?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Climate Change Division be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to form a national policy with consensus to counter the growing environmental degradation in the wake of Climate Change; and (b) the present status of implementation of laws regulating environmental protection in the country?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Government is increasing its reserves up to four billion dollars according to the IMF Programme during the current fiscal year; (b) whether it is also a fact that the Government has made an agreement with the consortium of seven domestic and international banks to borrow loan thereof; if so, the details of the amount of loan borrowed therefrom so far; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to increase its foreign exchange reserves?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state: (a) the details of foreign funded programmes/projects in the country launched by foreign donors during the year 2013-14; (b) whether the PC-I/PC-II of the said projects have been approved by competent forum; if so, the details thereof; (c) whether any development projects would be launched in backward areas of Pakistan; if so, the details thereof; and (d) the present status of execution of the said projects?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the total number of official delegations sent abroad by the Ministry and its attached departments during the last four years alongwith the names of the countries thereof; (b) the total expenditure incurred on those visits; and (c) the impacts/benefits of those visits accrued to the country?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) the number of Trade Officers working in Pakistan Consulates and Embassies abroad alongwith country-wise detail thereof; and (b) the prescribed criteria and procedure for the appointment of the said officers?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the Government to increase the export of processed meat to the bordering regions; and (b) the number of meat-processing plants set up/planned in the said areas?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the year-wise total number of Pakistani prisoners released by India, Saudi Arabia and USA during the last three years alongwith the details of allegations against those prisoners; (b) the year wise total number of Indian prisoners released by Pakistan during the said period alongwith details of allegations against those prisoners; (c) whether the prisoners so released were convicted/sentenced by the courts of law; if so, the details thereof; (d) whether said prisoners have served out the period of their imprisonment; and (e) the details of agreement under which the said prisoners were released?

Will the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs be pleased to state whether it is a fact that a new population census is mandatory for carrying out the delimitation of constituencies for the Local Government Elections; if not the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that NHA has sought Expression of lntersets (EO1s) from the construction firms to extend Islamabad-Murree Dual Carriageway to Kohala and connect it with Muzaffarabad Expressway, if so, the present status of implementation thereof; (b) the time by which the tenders will be invited and the feasibility study will be completed; and (c) the expected time by which the work on the said project will be initiated alongwith the estimated cost thereof?

 Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony be pleased to state:

 Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state:

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the Government to enhance broadband proliferation in the country to resolve infrastructure related problems/difficulties, taxation by the Government and development of contents, creating enabling environment and utilization of USF for broadband proliferation etc; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to use wireless technology in order to enhance broad band services in the country; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) the total number of locomotives being manufactured in Risalpur Locomotive Factory alongwith the total cost of each locomotive; (b) the number of persons employed in the said factory during the last five years; and (c) whether it is a fact that the overhauling and rebuilding facility of manufacturing locomotives is available in Pakistan; if so, the reasons for importing the locomotives from China?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pilots in Private Airlines in Pakistan have been paying income tax less than the Pilots of PIA in spite of receiving the same salary packages; if so, the reasons thereof and (b) the steps taken by the Government to remove the said discrimination?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Climate Change Division be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to form a national policy with consensus to counter the growing environmental degradation in the wake of Climate Change; and (b) the present status of implementation of laws regulating environmental protection in the country?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) the total number of Primary Schools in the Rural Areas of Islamabad alongwith the level of infrastructural facilities presently provided to them by the Federal Directorate of Education; and (b) whether it is a fact that there is no Model School and College in Bhara Kahu, Tarlai and adjoining Rural Towns; if so, the steps taken by the Government to establish such institutions in the said areas?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to give the benefits of 3G/4G service to the Rural Areas of Pakistan in order to facilitate health and education of the people; if so, the details thereof; and (b) the total amount of revenue generated by the Government through the auction of 3G/4G spectrum alongwith the mode of utilization of the said amount?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state: (a) the number of projects launched under PSDP 2013-14 for capacity building of Teacher Training Institutions and Training of Elementary School teachers in ICT, AJK, GB and FATA; if so, the details of the said projects; and (b) the total amount/funds allocated for the said projects, the amount consumed so far under each head separately?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that illegal drug business is invogue in the country and the drug racketeers have the monopoly over sending couriers to different countries through the Islamabad Airport; (b) if so, the action taken by the Government against the said groups so far and to stop the said illegal activity in future?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pilots in Private Airlines in Pakistan have been paying income tax less than the Pilots of PIA in spite of receiving the same salary packages; if so, the reasons thereof and (b) the steps taken by the Government to remove the said 4 discrimination?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economics Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Friends of Democratic Pakistan and Pakistan Development Fund has been created; if so, the purpose thereof; and (b) the total amount alongwith utilization of said fund at present?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economics Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the present status of the House Building Finance Corporation (HBFC) regarding loan operations alongwith disbursement capacity thereof; (b) the total amount disbursed by the HBFC during the last five years; (c) the details of the bridge and bulk financing for housing projects of the said corporation at present; and (d) the steps taken by the Government to make the said corporation a viable commercial concern?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the Government to increase the export of processed meat to the bordering regions; and (b) the number of meat-processing plants set up/planned in the said areas?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) the purpose of establishment of Overseas Workers Welfare Fund along with the services provided by the said fund during the last three years; (b) the total amount allocated for the said fund during the said period; and (c) the number and names of the welfare projects launched under the above said fund at present along with the status of implementation thereof?

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased to state the total amount of welfare funds allocated for the development programs/projects in FATA during the year 2013-14 and 2014-15 along with the head-wise expenditure thereof?

Will the Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage be pleased to state the steps taken by the Government to control sensationalism and lack of good programming in Private Electronic Media along with the role of Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) in this regard?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to give the benefits of 3G/4G service to the Rural Areas of Pakistan in order to facilitate health and education of the people; if so, the details thereof; and (b) the total amount of revenue generated by the Government through the auction of 3G/4G spectrum along with the mode of utilization of the said amount?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue Economics Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Friends of Democratic Pakistan and Pakistan Development Fund has been created; if so, the purpose thereof; and (b) the total amount along with utilization of said fund at present?

Will the Minister for Finance Revenue, Economics Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state; (a) the present status o f the House Building Finance Corporation (HBFC) regarding loan operations along with disbursement capacity thereof; (b) the total amount disbursed by the HBFC during (he last five years; (c) the details of the bridge and bulk financing for housing projects of the said corporation at present; and (d) the steps taken by the Government to make the said corporation a viable commercial concern?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) with China, Malaysia and Indonesia have deteriorated Pakistan’s trade balance; if so, the reasons thereof, indicating also the current level of trade deficit thereof; and (b) the rationale for signing the PTAs with other countries and the expected benefits derived therefrom for the country so far?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the number of Inter Board tournaments organized in the country by PSB to promote the sports at school and college level, during the last three years, indicating also the names of places/cities thereof; and (b) the total amount spent on the said tournaments so far along with year-wise breakup thereof?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that domestic consumers are buying costly liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) if so, the steps taken by the Government to decrease the prices of LPG and (b) the steps taken by the Government to stop gas load shedding and its frequent shortage in the JCT?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that E-filing System under Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) has been creating problems for the tax filers; if so, the details thereof; and (b) the steps taken by the Government so far to improve the said system?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Islamabad Safe City Project initiated six years ago was suspended in 2010; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) the initial estimated cost of the project and its revised cost during the year 2010; and (c) the time by which the said project will be completed?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) the details of the residential/housing schemes or allocation of a specific sector or percentage in the Government residential schemes for Overseas Pakistanis; and (b) whether it is a fact that Overseas Pakistanis are being deprived of their precious lands by the corrupt mafia of revenue department; if so, the steps taken by the Government to address the said issue?

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

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights Division be pleased to state: (a) whether any legal aid support programme on prohibition of torture has been launched or is proposed to be launched in the Bar Councils in the country; if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to investigate and prosecute police officers accused of torture; if so, the details thereof; if not, the justification thereof?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the numbers of cases of violence have increased in the country; if so, the step s taken by the Government to control the same; and (b) the measures adopted by the Government to implement the UN Convention against torture to eliminate violence in the country?

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

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to stale: (a) whether it is a fact that large number of companies in the country have been producing low quality of drugs for export to Afghanistan; if so, the names of those companies; (b) the name of the authority which issued the licenses/registration to those companies; and (c) the steps taken by the Government against the said companies?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the Government to improve the quality of 3G and 4G mobile data services; and (b) the action taken by the Government against companies not providing required services to the consumers?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) the total number of commercial buildings which have violated the CDA building by-laws at present along with the total area of land under encroachments thereof; (b) the steps taken by the Government against the said encroachers so far; (c) the total area of land vacated from the said encroachers during the last three years; and (d) the steps taken by the government to implement and enforce CDA building by-laws so far?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications be pleased to state: (a) the names and designations of employees working in Telephone Industries of Pakistan (TIP during the last five years till date along with the number of permanent and contractual employees thereof; (b) the year-wise total amount allocated for the salaries of those employees during the said period; (c) the performance of the TIP during said period along with year wise breakup thereof; and (d) the operational expenditure/budget provided by the Government to TIP during the said period along with the year-wise breakup thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control 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 by many times; if so, the steps taken by the Government to speed up the said process; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to activate new SIMs after biometric identification indicating also the steps being taken by the Government to block the illegal Sims?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is facing lack of funds to help/deport illegal immigrants presently living in different parts of the country; if so, the steps taken by the Government to solve the said issue; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Ministry to provide funds to FIA therefor; if so, when it will be implemented alongwith the details thereof; and (c) the total number of foreigners presently residing in Pakistan along with the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) the names of countries with which Pakistan has signed FTA’s and PTA’s during the last five years; (b) the advantages derived therefrom during the said period; (c) the losses suffered due to said FTA’s during the said period; and (d) the measures adopted by the Government to control the existing trade deficit, especially to improve the volume of trade?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) the total volume of pine nuts exported to China and other countries during the last five years along with year-wise break up thereof; (b) whether it is a fact that the volume of said items has been reduced during the current year; if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to enhance the export of said items?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that there is a mashroom growth of Private Courier Services in the country without any regulation by the Government; (b) if so, the time by which the regulations will be made by the Government to regulate and monitor the services of Private Courier Companies presently working in the Country?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Unaccounted For Gas is being raised by the Government to shift the burden of gas theft to consumers; if so, the justification thereof; and (b) the causes of dismantling the gas pricing agreement of the Mari Petroleum Company Limited and replacing it with market related formula?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to provide protection to the Judges, lawyers and witnesses concerned with Court proceedings; if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether any proposed legislation or any other amendment is under consideration of the Ministry to provide security to the said persons; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the major projects of coal power plants are being closed; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether it is also a fact that power plants are being run/proposed to be run on LNG; if so, the comparison between the cost of the power production by Coal Power Plant and LNG Power Plant?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the Ministry to reduce the environmental hazards occurring due to over usage of urea by the departments of the PARC in the country; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government besides the usage of chemical urea to make cultivable land more fertile and to reduce the usage of nitrogen, phosphorus and micro-nutrient?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the Government to improve the quality of 3G and 4G mobile data services; and (b) the action taken by the Government against companies not providing required services to the consumers?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) the total number of commercial buildings which have violated the CDA building by-laws at present along with the total area of land under encroachments thereof; (b) the steps taken by the Government against the said encroachers so far; (c) the total area of land vacated from the said encroachers during the last three years; and (d) the steps taken by the government to implement and enforce CDA building by-laws so far?

Will the Minister In-charge 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 by many times; if so, the steps taken by the Government to speed up the said process; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to activate new SIMs after biometric identification indicating also the steps being taken by the Government to block the illegal Sims?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that disabled persons have been facing problems of accessibility at every public place; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to allocate seats in public transport and to provide facilities on footpaths for wheel chairs for the said persons?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that with the connivance of CDA trade activities are going on in the residential areas of Islamabad; if so, the steps being taken by the Government to stop these illegal activities; and (b) the action taken so far for removing the existing obstacles which are lying in front of foreign Embassies?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is facing lack of funds to help/deport illegal immigrants presently living in different parts of the country; if so, the steps taken by the Government to solve the said issue; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Ministry to provide funds to FIA therefor; if so, when it will be implemented along with the details thereof; and (c) the total number of foreigners presently residing in Pakistan along with the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state: (a) the names of International donors/financial institutions which funded the development projects in the country during the period from 1-6-2013 till date; and (b) the names of said projects along with the sector and field-wise details thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the total number of Afghan Refugees, whose Identity Cards have been canceled by NADRA during the last three years along with the year wise details thereof; and (b) whether it is a fact that NADRA’s own staff has been involved in issuance of the said cards; if so, the action being taken against the said staff?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) the details of the residential/housing schemes or allocation of a specific sector or percentage in the Government residential schemes for Overseas Pakistanis; and (b) whether it is a fact that Overseas Pakistanis are being deprived of their precious lands by the corrupt mafia of revenue department; if so, the steps taken by the Government to address the said issue?

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased to state: (a) the total amount released to FATA under the head of development projects during current financial year; and (b) the heads under which said amount will be utilized along with the expected benefits to be accrued therefrom?

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased to state the total number of refugees repatriated to Afghanistan during the last two years?

Will the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government for holding free and transparent elections in the Gilgit Baltistan?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) whether projects have been launched by the Government for the welfare of women and children particularly in rural areas of the country during the last two years; if so, the details thereof; and (b) the names of areas where the said projects are operational along with the project-wise amount allocated therefor so far?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to provide protection to the Judges, lawyers and witnesses concerned with Court proceedings; if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether any proposed legislation or any other amendment is under consideration of the Ministry to provide security to the said persons; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) the number of vacant posts of Judges of anti terrorist courts in the country at the present; and (b) the time by which those posts will be filled up?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a huge amount has been given as a loan by a consortium of nine commercial banks to Power Sector during the period from 1-6-2013 till date; if so, the amount thereof; (b) the heads under which the said loan will be used; and (c) the objectives along with the terms and conditions of the said loan?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state fields/types and location-wise sick industrial units in the country at present?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the Government to resolve the issue of moratorium on opening the new Medical Colleges in the country; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to take stringent performance evaluation measures with respect to PMDC; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Ministry has not formulated any national transport policy in respect of Railways so far; if so, the time by which it will be formulated; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to carryout Public Private Partnership to increase the skills, financial and administrative capacity of Railways; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is facing lack of funds to help/deport illegal immigrants presently living in different parts of the country; if so, the steps taken by the Government to solve the said issue; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Ministry to provide funds to FIA therefor; if so, when it will be implemented along with the details thereof; and (c) the total number of foreigners presently residing in Pakistan along with the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the names of International donors/financial institutions which funded the development projects in the country during the period from 1-6-2013 till date; and (b) the names of said projects along with the sector and field-wise details thereof?

Will the Minister for Kashmir Affairs Gilgit Baltistan be pleased to stale the steps being taken by the Government for holding free and transparent elections in the Gilgit Baltistan?

Will the Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to provide protection to the Judges, lawyers and witnesses concerned with Court proceedings; if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether any proposed legislation or any other amendment is under consideration of the Ministry to provide security to the said persons; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state fields/types and location-wise sick industrial units in the country at present?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the Government to resolve the issue of moratorium on opening the new Medical Colleges in the country; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to take stringent performance evaluation measures with respect to PMDC; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is facing lack of funds to help/deport illegal immigrants presently living in different parts of the country; if so, the steps taken by the Government to solve the said issue; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Ministry to provide funds to FIA therefor; if so, when it will be implemented alongwith the details thereof; and (c) the total number of foreigners presently residing in Pakistan along with 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 resolve the issue of moratorium on opening the new Medical Colleges in the country; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to take stringent performance evaluation measures with respect to PMDC; if so, when it will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that blasphemy law is being mis-utilized at present and affecting the innocent minorities in the country; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to control the said misutilization?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the increase made in the generation capacity of electricity during the last three years; (b) the demand of electricity increased during the said period; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to minimize the demand and supply gap in power sector?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Aviation Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that rising fuel prices made the operation of Boeing 747s unprofitable to PIA; (b) whether it is also a fact that the said Boings are used only for Hajj flights; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to increase the profitability of the said Boeings?

Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to address the issue of drinking water scarcity in Pakistan in coming years; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to solve the said issue on a long term basis; if so, the details thereof?

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 protection to the Judges, lawyers and witnesses concerned with Court proceedings; if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether any proposed legislation or any other amendment is under consideration of the Ministry to provide security to the said persons; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development be pleased to state: (a) the sectors of economy directly linked with Pak-China Economic Corridor (PCEC) at present; (b) whether business opportunities have been expected to be created therefrom; and (c) the amount released so far for PCEC along with the sectors wherein the same has been utilized?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleased to state the total expenditures incurred on entertainment of the Prime Minister’s House during the last three years?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that trade volume of Pakistan and Sinkiang, China has been reduced as compared to other countries; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether it is also a fact that defective roads network is one of the said reasons; if so, the steps being taken by the Government for the improvement of said roads?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) the total number of trade agreements signed by Pakistan with Afghanistan under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) during the current year along with the sectors thereof; and (b) the time by which said agreements will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that natural gas load evaluation equipment installed on every consumer’s premises (industrial and commercial) are not ensuring Optimum Utilization of Natural Gas especially in case of low gas consumption due to low gas pressure; and (b) the steps taken by the Government to transfer every detail of natural gas including its consumption, flow, pressure temperature etc. from consumer meter station to SNGPL’s server?

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state: (a) the total funds allocated for the promotion of Scientific and Technological Research during the last two years alongwith the operational cost thereof separately; and (b) whether it is a fact that a very little amount has been allocated therefor; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the increase made in the generation capacity of electricity during the last three years; (b) the demand of electricity increased during the said period; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to minimize the demand and supply gap in power sector?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the details of loss caused to industries due to power shortage in the country during the last three years; and (b) the percentage of annual loss caused therefrom to the Gross Domestic Product during the said period?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that there is a huge gap between cost of service and the Government notified uniform tariff all of the Power Distribution Companies (DISCOs) in the country; and (b) whether the Government is not providing a tariff differential subsidy to power companies to cover the said gap; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) the details of the sale of commercial and residential plots made by the Capital Development Authority during the year 2014-15; (b) the total revenue generated through the sale of said plots; and (c) the mode of utilization of the said revenue?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Establishment Division be pleased to state: (a) the total amount allocated under the head of financial grants for retired and serving Government employees out of Federal Employees Benevolent and Group Insurance Funds, separately; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to increase the said grants; if so, the details thereof?

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 protection to the Judges, lawyers and witnesses concerned with Court proceedings; if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether any proposed legislation or any other amendment is under consideration of the Ministry to provide security to the said persons; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development be pleased to state: (a) the sectors of economy directly linked with Pak-China Economic Corridor (PCEC) at present; (b) whether business opportunities have been expected to be created therefrom; and (c) the amount released so far for PCEC along with the sectors wherein the same has been utilized?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the names of International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) working in the country at present along with the present status thereof; (b) the dates from which said NGOs are operational, separately; and (c) the reasons for establishment of said Organizations separately?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the expenditures of Pakistani Embassy in Washington are more as compared to other Pakistani Embassies; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to reduce the said expenditures?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) the total number of trade agreements made between Pakistan and Iran during the last three years; and (b) the total volume of trade between the said countries at present?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that mechanism for revenue collecting at Toll Plazas is being computerized in order to make it transparent; (b) if so, the total number and percentage of Toll Plazas in which said facility has so far been provided alongwith the time by which the remaining Toll Plazas will be computerized?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the increase made in the generation capacity of electricity during the last three years; (b) the demand of electricity increased during the said period; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to minimize the demand and supply gap in power sector?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the details of loss caused to industries due to power shortage in the country during the last three years; and (b) the percentage of annual loss caused therefrom to the Gross Domestic Product during the said period?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the funds allocated in the budget 2015-16 to control Hepatitis in Islamabad and the areas under the administrative control of Federal Government; and (b) the funds allocated therefor during financial year 2014-15 alongwith the head-wise utilization thereof?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the expansions in the sugar industries are being made in cotton zones; (b) whether it is also a fact that the production of cotton will be decreased thereby; (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 Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that students of B-Tech of some Universities in the country have been facing serious issues relating to the recognition of their degrees; if so, the names of the Universities whose B-Tech degrees have not been recognized by the Higher Education Commission so far; and (b) the steps taken by the Government to address the said issue?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that patients of the Capital Hospital, Islamabad are facing problems of shortage of beds, equipments, medicines and absence of staff; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government in order to solve the said problems?

Will the Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state whether it is a fact that a number of kiosks and mini shops have been installed/established on footpaths and in parking areas of Islamabad; if so, the action taken by the present Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the new formula for the National Finance Commission Award has not been formulated so far; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps taken by the Government to address the reservations of the provinces and other issues thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the names of private security agencies in the country registered with the Ministry at present; and (b) the names of unregistered private security companies working in Islamabad at present alongwith the steps/actions taken in this regard by the Ministry during the present Government?

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 protection to the Judges, lawyers and witnesses concerned with Court proceedings; if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether any proposed legislation or any other amendment is under consideration of the Ministry to provide security to the said persons; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the names of International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) working in the country at present alongwith the present status thereof; (b) the dates from which said NGOs are operational, separately; and (c) the reasons for establishment of said Organizations separately?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) the fields in International Labour Market where demand for skilled labour is increasing alongwith the details thereof; and (b) the steps taken by the Government to train Pakistani manpower in the said fields?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state whether it is a fact that a large number of Pakistanis have been awarded death punishments in Saudi Arabia during the last three years; if so, the number of Pakistanis executed during the said period in the said country alongwith the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Textile Industries be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the expansion in the sugar industries are being made in cotton zones; (b) whether it is also a fact that the production of cotton will be decreased thereby; (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 Parliamentary Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the details of electoral reforms adopted by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP); and (b) the steps taken by the ECP to train the election staff for the local Government elections?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan is amongst those three countries of the world where polio still exists; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to make Pakistan polio free?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state the steps taken by the Government to change the conventional approaches to resolve water challenges?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that blasphemy law is being mis-utilized at present and affecting the innocent minorities in the country; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to control the said misutilization?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the increase made in the generation capacity of electricity during the last three years; (b) the demand of electricity increased during the said period; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to minimize the demand and supply gap in power sector?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the details of loss caused to industries due to power shortage in the country during the last three years; and (b) the percentage of annual loss caused therefrom to the Gross Domestic Product during the said period?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the funds allocated in the budget 2015-16 to control Hepatitis in Islamabad and the areas under the administrative control of Federal Government; and (b) the funds allocated therefor during financial year 2014-15 alongwith the head-wise utilization thereof?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) the scale-wise total number of vacant posts in Pakistan Railways at present alongwith the details thereof; (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to allocate 50% quota in appointments for the children of Railways employees; and (c) whether there is also any proposal under consideration of the Government to fill the said posts through the National Testing Service; if so, when it will be implemented alongwith the details thereof?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is not following the guidelines of Civil Aviation Authority especially in case of delay in flights; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether any penalty has been imposed on the PIA for not observing the said guidelines in letter and spirit; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the percentage of increase made in the rate of taxes on Bank transactions during the last three years alongwith the year-wise details thereof; and (b) whether it is a fact that the business of banks has decreased due to increase made in the said tax during the current year; if so, the steps being taken by the Government to deal with the said situation?

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 revise the pay scales of employees of the Pakistan Railways; if so, the details thereof; and (b) the time by which the said scales were revised lastly?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the names of International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) working in the country at present alongwith the present status thereof; (b) the dates from which said NGOs are operational, separately; and (c) the reasons for establishment of said Organizations separately?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a large number of workers working in kiosks and mini-hotels found in Islamabad are Afghan citizens; (b) if so, the action taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan is number one in producing child labour in domestic and international markets at present; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps taken by the Government to control it?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that in spite of enjoying the preferential access to the European Union market, the country is facing a wide trade gap; if so, the percentage of trade gap occurred during the last three years; and (b) the steps taken by the Government to fill the said gap?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to resume the Pak-Iran Gas Pipeline Project at present; if so, the time by which the said work will be accomplished; and (b) the details of work already completed on the said project indicating also the percentage of work to be completed in the near future?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state whether it is a fact that several share holders of the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited and Pakistan State Oil are getting extra margin in supply of LNG; if so, the percentage along with the justification thereof?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a large number of Pakistanis have suffered from Hepatitis C; if so, the year-wise increase made therein since 2013; (b) the reasons for the spread of the said disease; and (c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the yearly percentage of profit being earned by the Independent Power Projects (IPPs) operating in the country at present; and (b) whether it is a fact that the electricity obtained from IPPs is more expensive than other Government Power Projects; if so, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) the details of loss caused to industries due to power shortage in the country during the last three years; and (b) the percentage of annual loss caused therefrom to the Gross Domestic Product during the said period?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Establishment Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that under the Civil Service Reforms Government has decided to hold exams of Central Superior Services of Pakistan on subjective basis instead of objective basis; if so, the time by which it will be implemented; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to establish relevant sections therefor; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the Government to manage the disaster caused by the recent floods in Pakistan; and (b) the role played by the National Disaster Management Authority in this regard?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to provide alternate places to the effectees of slums of Sector I-11, Islamabad; 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 the International Monetary Fund has imposed the condition to increase the prices of gas in Pakistan; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether the Economic Coordination Council has approved/fulfilled said condition; if so, the justification thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the grant of ten million dollars by China for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has not been received so far; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the time by which it will be received?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that blasphemy law is being mis-utilized at present and affecting the innocent minorities in the country; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to control the said misutilization?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the names of International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) working in the country at present alongwith the present status thereof; (b) the dates from which said NGOs are operational, separately; and (c) the reasons for establishment of said Organizations separately?

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased to state: (a) the present status of infrastructure in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas which was destroyed due to the law and order situation; (b) the steps taken by the Government to reconstruct the said infrastructure; and (c) the funds allocated in this regard so far?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the rice stock was available in the country for export during the last three years; (b) whether it is also a fact that the Ministry has failed to facilitate export of rice; (c) if the answers to parts (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) the details of loss caused to industries due to power shortage in the country during the last three years; and (b) the percentage of annual loss caused therefrom to the Gross Domestic Product during the said period?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that blasphemy law is being mis-utilized at present and affecting the innocent minorities in the country; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to control the said misutilization?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the names of International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) working in the country at present alongwith the present status thereof; (b) the dates from which said NGOs are operational, separately; and (c) the reasons for establishment of said Organizations separately?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that blasphemy law is being mis-utilized at present and affecting the innocent minorities in the country; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to control the said misutilization?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the names of International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) working in the country at present alongwith the present status thereof; (b) the dates from which said NGOs are operational, separately; and (c) the reasons for establishment of said Organizations separately?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state (a) the year-wise details of financial assistance provided to the National Sports Foundation (NSF) by the Government during the last three years; and (b) the performance made and services provided by NSF during the said period?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state the weapons including police mobiles provided to the Islamabad Capital Territory Police during the last two years, alongwith the police station-wise details thereof?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleased to state: (a) the purposes and limit of the Prime Minister’s discretionary funds under the rules; and (b) the prescribed procedure to take benefits from the said funds?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that blasphemy law is being mis-utilized at present and affecting the innocent minorities in the country; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to control the said misutilization?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the names of International Non-Governmental Organizations(INGOs) working in the country at present alongwith the present status thereof; (b) the dates from which said NGOs are operational, separately; and (c) the reasons for establishment of said Organizations separately?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state the total funds released for the Pakistan Sports Board during the last two years alongwith the detailed utilization including the area-wise expenditure incurred upon provision of sports facilities on grass root level in the country thereof?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources Development be pleased to state: (a) the total number of complaints received by the Ministry under the online complaints management system during the current year; and (b) the total number of said complaints resolved alongwith the nature/kinds thereof?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) the total amount collected under the head of Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) since its inception; and (b) whether it is a fact that the said amount is being utilized; if so, the head-wise utilization; if not, the reasons hereof?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state: (a) the total amount utilized on welfare of the employees of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) during the last two years alongwith the head-wise utilization thereof; and (b) the scale-wise details of privileges/perks/allowances admissible to the said employees at present?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) is being made a permanent part of electricity tariff; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the percentage of increase expected in the electricity bill of the consumer as a result thereof?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state the programmes for the cure of Hepatitis C and Tuberculosis launched in the country since 01-01-2013 alongwith the location-wise details thereof?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the basic facilities are not being provided at the Kamalia Railway Station; (b) the total amount of grant allocated for the renovation of the said Station during the last five years; and (c) the steps being taken by the Ministry to ply the Railway Train on the said route?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) the estimated revenue targets of the Pakistan Railways (PR) for the years 2014-15 and 2015-16; (b) the net/actual revenue earned by the PR during the said period; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to increase the said revenue?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to remove obstacles of lack of coverage and contents in local languages and provide mobile broadband services to backward and rural areas of Pakistan; if so, the details thereof; and (b) the details of such backward areas where mobile broadband services are being provided at present?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) the province-wise total number of non-formal education institutes of the Ministry at present alongwith details thereof; (b) the total number of said institutions in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas at present alongwith details thereof; and (c) whether the Allama Iqbal Open University has any collaboration with the Government to introduce and promote non-formal middle level education in the country?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state: (a) the present status of development work on Makran Coastal Highway started under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Project; (b) the time by which the said construction work will be completed; (c) the benefits to be accrued therefrom?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that plan has been made to construct an Airport in Gwadar under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Project (CPEC); if so, the time by which the construction work will be started thereupon; (b) whether it is also a fact that a plan has been made to lay railway line in Gwadar under CPEC; if so, the time by which the work will be started thereupon; and (c) the details of infrastructure and residential facilities provided in Gwadar under the said project so far?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that blasphemy law is being mis-utilized at present and affecting the innocent minorities in the country; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to control the said misutilization?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the names of International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) working in the country at present alongwith the present status thereof; (b) the dates from which said NGOs are operational, separately; and (c) the reasons for establishment of said Organizations separately?

Will the Minister for Textile Industry be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the prices of cotton seed are different in Punjab and Sindh; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the total quantity of cotton seed produced by the said provinces during the last three years alongwith the province-wise details thereof?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the total amount spent on Foreign Missions abroad during the last five years till date; and (b) whether it is a fact that the amount being spent by said Missions is increasing inspite of the austerity measures adopted to decrease it; if so, reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state: (a) the name of departments under the control of the Ministry before and after the devolution made under the Constitution (Eighteenth Amendment) Act, 2010; and (b) the department-wise total number of employees who have been sent to provinces so far?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) the location-wise new reserves of gas have been discovered in the country during the tenure of the present Government alongwith the details thereof; (b) the names of companies which have been offered for investment in gas projects in the country during the said period; and (c) the total number of NOCs issued by the Government therefor?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state: (a) the total number of cases for more than five years lying pending in the Federal Services Tribunal alongwith the reasons thereof; and (b) the time by which those cases will be resolved alongwith the names of petitioners and relevant Ministries/Divisions thereof?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) the details of PC-1 of the project of plantation from Islamabad to Lahore Motorway; (b) the total funds have been allocated for the said project so far; and (c) the level of completion/status of implementation on the said project at present?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) is being made a permanent part of electricity tariff; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the percentage of increase expected in the electricity bill of the consumer as a result thereof?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) the varieties of local seeds being produced by the Research Institutes of the Ministry at present; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to encourage the local seed varieties instead of importing the seeds?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that fares in the Government Hajj Packages have been increased despite decreasing oil prices in international markets; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to reduce the said fares; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) the total number of foreign qualified Ph.D teachers attached with the public sector Universities in the country at present alongwith the subjects being taught by them; (b) the total number of Pakistanis sent to foreign Universities therefor during the last five years; and (c) the time by which said Pakistanis will come back to render their services for the country?

Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state: (a) the functions and responsibilities of the Ministry after the Constitution (Eighteenth Amendment) Act, 2010; and (b) the steps taken by the Ministry in collaboration with the Provincial Governments to cope with climate change especially to eliminate water logging and salinity in respective provinces during the tenure of the present Government?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the total number of the Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) functioning on education and welfare of the children in the Islamabad Capital Territory at present; and (b) the prescribed procedure to monitor the performance of the said NGOs?

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 increase provincial share in the NFC Award on the perspective of increase in the population of provinces; if so, the details thereof; and (b) the formula under which amounts provided to four provinces during the last three years alongwith the percentage of share thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that blasphemy law is being mis-used at present and affecting the innocent minorities in the country; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to control the said misutilization?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the names of International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) working in the country at present alongwith the present status thereof; (b) the dates from which said NGOs are operational, separately; and (c) the reasons for establishment of said Organizations separately?

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased to state: (a) the total number of refugees/IDPs have been registered after the operation Zarb-e-Azab started in the country; and (b) the total number of persons out of the said IDPs safely sent back to their homes?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) the number of Pakistani labourers working in UAE and Kuwait at present; (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to sign a formal agreement with the Governments of said countries to provide un-interrupted payment of wages to said Pakistanis and on their welfare as workers; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state: (a) the total number of cases for more than five years lying pending in the Federal Services Tribunal alongwith the reasons thereof; and (b) the time by which those cases will be resolved alongwith the names of petitioners and relevant Ministries/Divisions thereof?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the prices of cotton seed are different in Punjab and Sindh; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the total quantity of cotton seed produced by the said provinces during the last three years alongwith the province-wise details thereof?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC)is being made a permanent part of electricity tariff; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the percentage of increase expected in the electricity bill of the consumer as a result thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that blasphemy law is being mis-used at present and affecting the innocent minorities in the country; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to control the said misutilization?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the details of punishment awarded and penalties imposed on employees of the National Database and Registration Authority who have been found/involved in issuance of fake Computerized National Identity Cards during the last two years; and (b) the details of said employees?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state: (a) the location-wise names of the Coal Power Plants being constructed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor at present; and (b) the time by which the construction work of said Power Plants will be completed?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that blasphemy law is being mis-used at present and affecting the innocent minorities in the country; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to control the said mis-utilization?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state whether it is a fact that India is not abiding by Indus Water Treaty at present; if so, the steps taken by the present Government to raise the said issue at bilateral/International/UN level during the last three years?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state the details of goods imported from the neighbouring countries during the last three years?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the names along with the Basic Pay Scales of employees of the Ministry who have been sent on foreign trainings during the current year along with the purposes thereof; and (b) the criteria adopted therefor?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) the total payable dues of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited to Pakistan State Oil (PSO) at present; (b) the total payable dues of power plants to PSO at present; and (c) the time by which those dues will be paid to PSO?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the Motorway Police (MP) is not properly checking speed limits and overtaking of vehicles on Motorways; if not, the mechanism being followed by the MP therefor at present?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to privatize WAPDA at present; (b) if so, the time by which the said proposal will be operationalized alongwith the advantages to be derived therefrom?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that there has been lack of consistent price support mechanism of agricultural yields in the country during the last three years; if so, the reasons along with the names of the crops thereof; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to address the said issue?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) the name of public sector Universities of Pakistan presently affiliated with the reputed foreign Degree Awarding Institutions (DAIs)/Universities; and (b) the condition/criteria being followed by the DAIs/Public Sector Universities in the country to qualify for the said affiliation?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) the total number of employees of Pakistan Railways (PR) at present; (b) the year-wise details of funds allocated for salaries and allowances for the said employees during the last three years; and (c) the total revenue earned by the PR during the said period alongwith the year-wise details thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state the year-wise total number of persons benefited from the Benazir Income Support Program during the last three years along with the detail of areas thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the name of the Federal and Private Departments from which budget proposals were received for Budget 2016-17; (b) the proposals out of the said which were included in the said Budget; and (c) the name of departments whose proposals have been approved by the Government for implementation thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that blasphemy law is being mis-used at present and affecting the innocent minorities in the country; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to control the said mis-utilization?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the prescribed criteria for the selection/appointment of selectors in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) at present; and (b) the names and qualifications of the incumbent of the PCB selectors along with the procedure adopted for the appointment/selection of said selectors?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications be pleased to state: (a) the present status of implementation/enforcement of the Cyber Crimes legislation/rules in the country; and (b) the steps being taken by the Ministry to reduce incidents of Cyber Crimes during the last three years?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Establishment Division be pleased to state: (a) the total number of ex-cadre employees presently working in the Federal Government Ministries/departments at present; and (b) the prescribed procedure/requirement/criteria in order to merge the said employees against the cadre posts?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state whether it is a fact that India is not abiding by Indus Water Treaty at present; if so, the steps taken by the present Government to raise the said issue at bilateral/International/UN level during the last three years?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) the advantages and disadvantages of utilization of the Genetically Modified seeds in the country; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to promote the local seeds amongst the farmers in the country?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state the total amount allocated for the housing units during the financial year 2015-16 along with the details of utilization thereof?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a) the location-wise wholesome deposits of marble, onyx and granite in the country at present along with estimated value thereof; and (b) the measures adopted by the present Government to utilize the said reservoirs/resources?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that funds have been allocated for free legal aid during the budget/financial year 2016-17; if so, the total amount thereof; (b) the sources of funding for free legal aid in Pakistan at present; and (c) the funds received from said sources during the said year along with the amount earmarked for the Courts of Islamabad under the said head?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that blasphemy law is being mis-used at present and affecting the innocent minorities in the country; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to control the said misutilization?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the total number of sports stadiums situated in the country at present alongwith the city-wise details thereof; and (b) the total funds allocated for the construction of more sports stadiums in the country during the last four years along with their mode of utilization?

Will the Minister for Human Rights be pleased to state the total number of employees working in the Human Rights Wing since 19-04-2010 alongwith the year-wise details thereof?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) the total number of the housing projects launched by the Pakistan Post Foundation (PPF) during the last five years till date alongwith the details including names of the projects and locations thereof; and (b) the names of employees of the PPF who have applied for plots during the said period?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that there has been lack of consistent price support mechanism of agricultural yields in the country during the last three years; if so, the reasons along with the names of the crops thereof; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to address the said issue?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) the purposes of establishment of the National Curriculum Council/Board; and (b) the steps taken by the said Council/Board in order to formulate a unified curriculum at the National Level?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state: (a) the total development funds allocated for construction of small dams and ponds projects especially in flood affected areas of the country during the last four years; and (b) the mode of utilization of said funds?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that blasphemy law is being mis-used at present and affecting the innocent minorities in the country; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to control the said mis-utilization?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) the total quantity of red meat exported from Pakistan during the last four years; and (b) the total production of red meat in Pakistan during the said period?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Ministry had set a target to increase exports by 35 billions; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the same target has not been achieved so far; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a number of heavy metals have been detected in drinking water sources of the counry; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to address said situation during the last four years?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state the time by which the work of TAPI Gas Pipeline will be completed?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) the names of companies/firms/factories which are preparing ceramic tiles in the country; (b) whether it is a fact that the said tiles meet the international standards; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to develop/establish the nceramic tiles industry in the country during the last four years?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) the total number of construction contracts awarded to contractors of the Pakistan Public Works Department by the Parliamentarians during the last four years; and (b) the names of constituencies for which those contracts have been awarded?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to state: (a) the prescribed procedure/criteria for appointment of Air Hostess in the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) at present; (b) the total number of Air Hostesses working in PIA at present; and (c) the average/standard numbers of Air Hostesses for Domestic and International flights at present separately?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state: (a) the total development funds allocated for construction of small dams and ponds projects especially in flood affected areas of the country during the last four years; and (b) the mode of utilization of said funds?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Machine Readable passports facility is not available in 26 Pakistani Missions abroad at present; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the time by which the said facility will be provided overthere?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that blasphemy law is being mis-used at present and affecting the innocent minorities in the country; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to control the said mis-utilization?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) the total quantity of wheat exported during the year 2015-16 till date alongwith the amount of foreign exchange earned therefrom; and (b) the names of the countries to whom the said wheat was exported during the said period?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state the name of the country from where maximum imports are being made at present?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state the projects initiated/completed on western route under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor alongwith the details thereof separately?

Will the Minister for Planning,Development and Reform be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a new agreement is being made with China by the Ministry regarding upgradation of railway tracks; if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether the said agreement will be the part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that blasphemy law is being mis-used at present and affecting the innocent minorities in the country; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to control the said mis-utilization?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a large number of Pakistanis have been facing problems abroad in attestation and registration of their documents as well as Computerized National Identity Cards of NADRA; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Ministry during the tenure of the present Government to address issues of said Pakistanis?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) the total number of employees retired from the sub offices of the Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution during the last three years; and (b) whether it is a fact that the pensions are not being paid to said employees and the Government is not resolving the issues relating to pensions of said employees; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Ankara Dam is gradually being dried; (b) whether it is also a fact that the said Dam is a single source of water supply for people of Gwadar at present; (c) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, whether people of adjacent areas of the said Dam are moving towards other places; if so, the steps taken by the present Government to resolve the said issue?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the agricultural production is not being increased by 60% in order to overcome food shortage in the country; (b) if so, the steps taken by the present Government to improve agricultural technology and to adopt updated agricultural methods thereof?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a new agreement is being made with China by the Ministry regarding upgradation of railway tracks; if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether the said agreement will be the part of the China- Pakistan Economic Corridor?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the justification for imposing 10 percent Capital Gains Tax (CGT) within five years as announced in the Finance Act, 2016 indicating also its impacts on the Real Estate Market and the Sellers in the country; and (b) whether it is a fact that the withholding tax on the purchase of the property has been increased; if so, its reasons as well as its advantages for the investors?

Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that blasphemy law is being mis-used at present and affecting the innocent minorities in the country; (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to control the said misutilization?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) the total number of employees retired from the sub offices of the Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution during the last three years; and (b) whether it is a fact that the pensions are not being paid to said employees and the Government is not resolving the issues relating to pensions of said employees; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Textile Industry be pleased to state: (a) the total number of textile units working in the country at present along with the location-wise details thereof; and (b) the total amount of subsidy particularly under the head of electricity and gas given by the Government to the said units during the last four years along with the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) total number of times when the toll taxes on vehicles were increased by the National Highway Authority during the last three years alongwith the present rates thereof; (b) the total taxes collected therefrom; and (c) the mode of utilization of said revenue/taxes alongwith the authority that conducts its audit at present?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state the names of vaccines imported by the Government during the last four years alongwith the quantity thereof?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) the location-wise bridges of the Pakistan Railways in the country at present alongwith the details thereof; (b) the total number of bridges out of the such which have been declared as repairable during the tenure of the present Government; and (c) whether it is a fact that the repair works of said bridges have been started by the Ministry during the tenure of the present Government; if so, the present status thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the present Government to decrease indirect taxes in the country since 01-01-2013; and (b) the names of indirect taxes enforced in the country at present alongwith the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Textile Industry be pleased to state: (a) the names of textile products of Pakistan which have been included in the list of value added products during current year; and (b) the names of the countries which have been purchasing textile products of Pakistan for last three years alongwith the percentage of increase made in the production of the said products during the said period?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the names of areas of the country in which a Talent Hunt Programme was held for induction/selection of players in various sports/games except cricket during the last five years; and (b) the total number of youths included in the games through the said Programme?

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state: (a)the total quantity of domestic gas being produced in the country as compared to the imported gas and RLNG at present; and (b)Whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to decrease the reliance on imported gas in future; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a)the total land purchased by the Federal Government Employees Housing Foundation for Bhara Kahu Housing Scheme Phase-I and Phase-II so far alongwith the cost thereof; and (b)the present status of development works on the same?

Will the Minister for Textile Industry be pleased to refer to the Starred Question No.55 replied on 27-01-2017 and to state: (a)the name of authority that regulates the companies working in the textile and allied business sector at present; and (b)the mandate and functions of those companies?

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Ministry to establish Science and Technology Institutes in backward areas of Pakistan; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economics Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a)whether it is a fact that private banks have been earning huge profits on the name of car financing from the public in the country; and (b)the name of authority that checks and controls those banks and protects the consumer’s rights?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state: (a)the name of private banks provided loans for purchasing vehicles to the public during the last five years till date; (b)the name of said banks give vehicles on lease to public during the said period; and (c)the percentage of interest being charged by each of the said banks on car loan at present?

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased to state: (a) the total number of primary schools in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) at present; (b) the total number of teachers working in said schools at present; and (c) the total number of new schools established in the FATA during the last four years along with name-wise details thereof?

Will the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to give representation to Gilgit-Baltistan in the National Assembly and Senate of Pakistan till the solution of Kashmir issue; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan is among those three countries of the world where polio still exist; and (b) whether it is also a fact that a large quantity of vaccines are being disposed of as waste by the drug mafia; if so, the action taken against responsibles therefor during tenure of the present Government?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Education in Islamabad consists of various courses/schemes of study; (b) if so, the steps taken by the present Government so far in order to formulate a uniform syllabus/curriculum for all educational institutes of Islamabad?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to discuss the issues regarding implementation of the Water Accord-1991 in the Council of Common Interest; (b) if so, the details including requests/proposals submitted by the provincial Governments in this regard so far?

Will the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs be pleased to state the steps taken by the Election Commission of Pakistan for ensuring transparency and accuracy in the voters list with respect to the last local bodies elections held in the country including Islamabad Capital Territory?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that separate funds are being allocated for the maintenance works by the Pakistan Public Works Department (Pak. PWD); if so, the details for the last two years; if not, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the salaries of employees of the Pak. PWD are being utilized for maintenance works of the Government accommodations; if so, the measures adopted by the Government to stop the said practice?

Will the Minister for Ports and Shipping be pleased to state: (a) the total amount of compensation paid/given to the families of the affectees of Gadani Ship-breaking Yard accident so far alongwith the mode of payment thereof; and (b) the total number of families affected in the said accident?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) the name of countries except China from which new locomotives imported during the last five years; (b) the total number of locomotives manufactured by the Risalpur Locomotive Factory during the said period; and (c) the total number of locally manufactured locomotives utilized during the said period?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the details of curriculum reforms envisaged by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen during the last four years; and (b) the status of implementation upon the same by Provincial Governments as well?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) the names of the airports in the country where counters/ facilitation desks have been established for Overseas Pakistanis; (b) the names and designations of the persons posted on the said counters/desks; and (c) the details of complaints received against the said persons alongwith the details of action taken against them?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the total funds provided by the World Health Organization to control TB, HIV, AIDS, Child Malnutrition and Cancer in the country during the last five years alongwith the year-wise breakup thereof; and (b) the detail of utilization of the said funds?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) the location-wise names of the educational institutions established by the Government of Pakistan abroad; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to establish more such institutions abroad; if so, the proposed locations thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the details of aid received by the present Government from foreign countries for the flood affectees in the country during the last five years; and (b) the details of utilization/disbursement thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the location-wise name of Kachi Abadis established in Islamabad so far; (b) whether ownership has been given to residents of the said abadies including the French Colony, Sector F-7 and the Katachi Abadis of Sector F-6, Islamabad; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to provide basic facilities and improve living standard in those abadies?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the location-wise names of the educational institutions established by the Government of Pakistan abroad; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to establish more such institutions abroad; if so, the proposed locations thereof?

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state: (a) the total number of trade agreements including Free Trade Agreements and Pre-ferential Trade Agreement made between Pakistan and Afghanistan during the last three years; and (b) the volume of trade between both countries at present?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) the names of the housing schemes/societies launched by the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation so far alongwith the locations thereof separately; (b) the total plots in said housing societies/schemes; (c) the name of persons to whom plots have been allotted in the said societies; and (d) the names of persons whose allotments have been cancelled in said societies?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) the total number of feeders installed under the Chakdara and Timergara Grid Stations; (b) the details of scheduled and unscheduled loadshedding of electricity carried out on each of the said feeders during the last two years; and (c) whether it is a fact that more load shedding of electricity is being carried out by the Sado Dushkhel feeder as compared to other feeders; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Gas Industrial Development Charges are being charged with gas bills of Industrial Sector; if so, the purposes/reasons thereof; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the court has ordered not to charge the same; if so, when said order will be implemented?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the details of aid received by the present Government from foreign countries for the flood affectees in the country during the last five years; and (b) the details of utilization/disbursement thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the location-wise name of Kachi Abadis established in Islamabad so far; (b) whether ownership has been given to residents of the said abadies including the French Colony, Sector F-7 and the Katachi Abadis of Sector F-6, Islamabad; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to provide basic facilities and improve living standard in those abadies?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state: a) the total number of complaints registered against employees of the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) in the Federal Ombudsman during the last three years; b) whether it is a fact that the decrees have been issued against said employees; (c) whether it is also a fact that no action is being taken in order to punish them; if so, the reasons thereof; and d) the name of authority that implement the decisions of the Federal Ombudsman in such cases?

Will the Minister for National Health Services Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that there is a difference of quality and healing effects between the medicines manufactured by local and foreign pharmaceutical companies having same name and brands; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the names of such medicines that have local and imported counterparts?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the location-wise name of Kachi Abadis established in Islamabad so far; (b) whether ownership has been given to residents of the said abadies including the French Colony, Sector F-7 and the Katachi Abadis of Sector F-6, Islamabad; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to provide basic facilities and improve living standard in those abadies?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the location-wise name of Kachi Abadis established in Islamabad so far; (b) whether ownership has been given to residents of the said abadies including the French Colony, Sector F-7 and the Katachi Abadis of Sector F-6, Islamabad; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to provide basic facilities and improve living standard in those abadies?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the names of life saving medicines available in the country at present; (b) whether said medicines are in an appropriate quantity; (c) the names of the Pharmaceutical companies that are supplying the said medicines; (d) the names of life saving medicines which are short in the country at present along with the reasons thereof; and (e) the time by which the shortage of said medicines will be controlled?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) the location-wise name of Kachi Abadis established in Islamabad so far; (b) whether ownership has been given to residents of the said abadies including the French Colony, Sector F-7 and the Katachi Abadis of Sector F-6, Islamabad; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to provide basic facilities and improve living standard in those abadies?

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

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

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) the total number of power plants operating in the country and utilizing imported LNG at present along with the location-wise details thereof; (b) the total number of power plants operating in the country and utilizing locally produced natural gas along with the location-wise details thereof; and (c) the per day total volume of gas being consumed by all power plants at present?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and Development Division be pleased to state: (a) the details of amount spent on the up-gradation of libraries functioning under the administrative control of the Capital Development Authority along with the names thereof; and (b) the number of new books included in said libraries during the last four years?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the total number of tax/income tax defaulters during the last two years; (b) the total amount recovered/collected from the same; (c) the authority who keeps the record of said defaulters; and (d) the medium/mechanism through which the Parliamentarians can check the relevant details of these persons?

Will the Minister for Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) the names of international conventions regarding the protection of rights of children signed/ratified by Pakistan so far along-with the details thereof; and (b) the names of conventions that were incorporated/adopted in domestic legislation?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the total number of child psychiatrists qualified by the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan during the last five years; and (b) whether said number meets the ratio of one psychiatrist for every 10,000 children; if not, the details of actual ratio thereof in the country at present?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has decided to obtain new loans in order to pay off previous local loans; and (b) the total amount of previous local loans indicating also the amount of interest payable on them so far?

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state (a) the details of favours given to Textile Sector during the financial year, 2017-18; and (b) whether it is a fact that Pakistan is losing its market share year after year; if so, the steps taken by the Government to address the said loss?

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state: (a) the details of contracts/agreements made between the Pakistan State Oil and Pakistan National Shipping Corporation to import Furnace Oil, Petrol and Diesel since June, 2013; and (b) whether it is a fact that some flaws have been highlighted in the process of awarding the said Contracts; if so, the steps taken by the Government to eradicate the same?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the total funds provided to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) during the current financial year along-with the utilization thereof; and (b) whether audit of the said funds has been conducted during the last five years; if so, the year-wise details thereof

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that number of passenger coaches are not being repaired due to shortage of funds; if so, the steps taken by the Government to repair the said coaches since June, 2013; (b) the total revenue/income earned from the Pakistan Railways since 01-01-2013 along-with the details thereof; (c) the total expenditure made by the Pakistan Railways during the said period; and (d) the total amount of interest paid by the Ministry on foreign loans and over draft during the said period?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the number of most wanted human traffickers has been increased from 89 to 141 during the last four years; if so, the factors thereof; and (b) the present status of implementation of Government’s efforts against human traffickers under the Prevention and Control of Human Trafficking Ordinance, 2002?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state whether it is a fact that India is working on a plan to change the Muslim majority in occupied Kashmir into Minority; if so, the steps taken/being taken by the Government to counter the same?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the details of cases pending against Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in various courts of the country at present; (b) the names of Attorneys and law firms hired for pleading said cases separately; and (c) the details of Attorneys on the panel of PCB apart from those hired for the said cases?