Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that there is a huge potential of wind energy in the coastal belt and solar energy in the entire province of Balochistan; (b) the details of PSDP projects related to renewable energy started in Balochistan during the last three years, along with district-wise details; and (c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to seek investors in such projects in terms of FDI also, if so, details thereof

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be please to state: (a) the names / details of those districts / areas of Balochistan which are deprived of electricity transmission lines / electricity infrastructure at present; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to earmark any project to install micro-grids in those areas of Balochistan having great potential for renewable energy resources, if so, its details?

Will the Minister for Federal Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that National Curriculum Review Committee of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan had proposed reforms in law degrees in its 2010-2011 Report (Curriculum of Law, 2011), if so, the details of proposals forwarded by the said Committee to reform Curriculum of Legal Education in Pakistan; and (b) the steps taken by the Government for reforming legal education curriculum in universities and colleges in light of the said proposals?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be please to state: (a) the names / details of those districts / areas of Balochistan which are deprived of electricity transmission lines / electricity infrastructure at present; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to earmark any project to install micro-grids in those areas of Balochistan having great potential for renewable energy resources, if so, its details?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is fact that average wind speed of 5-7 meters per second, suitable for wind power generation, exists in most of the areas of Balochistan, such as Naushki, Naukundi, Ormara, Turbat, Pasni, Lasbela and Khuzdar, if so; (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to build stand alone wind-power units / small wind electric systems connected to isolated systems in order to provide electricity to those areas which are not connected to the national grid?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that there are lot of areas in the province of Balochistan at present which are not linked with the national or regional grid systems, if so, the details or these areas; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to build new electricity transmission infrastructure in such areas so that they may be connected with grid systems, if so, its details?

Will the Minister for Human Rights be please to state the name of authority / Government department at Federal level that maintains the record of cases related to human rights violation, including rape cases against women and girls across the country?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives be pleased to state the total population of Karachi as per recent census indicating the number / percentage of foreign na

Will the Minister for Maritime Affair be pleased to state whether it is a fact that Karachi Coastal Comprehensive Development Zone (KCCDZ) under CPEC project has been recently launched in Karachi, if so, details thereof, indicating proposed revamping of existing towns, colonies or areas adjacent to this mega project?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state being taken by the Pakistan Sports Board for promotion of sports in Balochistan from 2013 to till date with year wise breakup?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) district wise areas in Balochistan devoid of natural gas facility; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration to allocate funds under PSDP or other sources for provision of natural gas in said districts if so, details thereof?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that 132 KV Grid Station is under construction in District Kallat Balochistan, if so, the current progress thereon; and (b) the names of districts that will be connected with the said Grid Station?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) the details of major crops as well as food products of Pakistan which are presently facing low production due to devastating floods; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to manage the postflood food crisis in the country?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Juniper Trees including their branches and fruit, growing in Ziarat, Balochistan, are known to have herbal and medicinal properties, if so; (b) whether Pakistan Agricultural Research Council/PARC has conducted any research in this regard in the past in order to evaluate their herbal and medicinal value, if so its details?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) the details of all those Pakistani products, including food items, which are being exported to china under ChinaPakistan Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) indicating the volume of each export; (b) the details of those products out of the same on which Zero tariff duty is being granted to the exporters; and (c) the details of other concessions granted to the exporters on the export of all such products under the CPFTA?

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that in July, 2010 International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and Pakistan Council for Renewable Energy Technologies (PCRET) had collaboratively installed twelve solar energy panel systems in ten different remotely located villages of Ziarat district of Balochistan, if so; the details thereof; (b) the names of those villages, schools or mosques, if any which had been benefited from the said project; and (c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to launch such scheme in other parts of Balochistan also, if so its details?

Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state: (a) Whether it is a fact that the Government had launched a project titled “Sustainable Forest Management to Secure Multiple Benefits in High Conservation Value Forests” in 2015, if so, details thereof; and (b) The steps taken under the said project in the province of Balcohistan?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that WAPDA was restructured in 1991-92, if so, the rational behind the restructuring; and (b) whether it is also a fact that after restructuring, only Hydel generation had remained with WAPDA, while its other functions were transfered if so, its reasons?

Will the Minister for Information and Broadcasting be pleased to state whether it is a fact that PEMRA had directed the Media through its notification not to report the F-9 Rape Case of an innocent girl on gun point, if so, reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that WAPDA was restructured in 1991-92, if so, the rational behind the restructuring; and (b) whether it is also a fact that after restructuring, only Hydel generation had remained with WAPDA, while its other functions were transferred if so, its reasons?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication be pleased to state: (a) the details of the project “Crime Analytics and Smart Policing in Pakistan” Launched in December 2019, under the Digital Pakistan Initiative; (b) whether it was a fact that it was decided at that time that the said project shall be launched in provinces also, if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether the said project has been launched in Balochistan, if so, its present status of implementation?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state the details of measures taken by the Government during the last one year in order to enhance and strengthen Pak-Iran relations in areas of counter terrorism, trade, economy, tourism and energy sectors?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) the details of conditions/criteria being followed by the commercial banks in the country in order to write-off debts or loans owed to commercial banks; (b) whether it is a fact that through SD Circular No.SD 2 / 99, issued by SBP in 1999, the rising trend of writing off of loans, mark-up and other dues by banks was strictly curbed, if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether any action has been taken or being taken by SBP against the commercial banks violating the directions of SBP issued in 1999 if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state the reasons for massive depreciation of Pakistani currency indicating also the measures being taken by the State Bank of Pakistan to control the same?

Will the Minister for Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the details of projects launched by Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) in the country during last five years with location-wise and sector-wise break up, indicating also the nature/details of technical assistance provided under each of these projects ;and (b) the details of those projects out of the same that were launched in Balochistan Province during the said period?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives be pleased to state the details of CPEC projects under which skilled training programs have been or being launched in the country for the local workers and laborers indicating also the details of such training programs and the names and locations of the training institutions through which the same is being imparted?

Will the Minister for Information Technology & Telecommunications be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that in March 2022, the Government launched seven projects with an estimated cost Rs. 8 billion through Universal Service Fund to provide broadband service to over 2.5 million people in un-served and underserved areas of four provinces including projects of worth Rs. 3.5 billion in Balochistan, if so, the amount released so far for those projects with province wise break up; (b) the names of those districts in Balochistan which benefited from the said projects so far indicating also the names of districts which are still deprived of the broadband services; and (c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to launch more projects to provide digital infrastructure / broadband services to those districts, if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety be pleased to state whether it is a fact that Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) in collaboration with the Balochistan Rural Support Programme (BRSP) has been working on uplifting the most marginalized rural communities in Balochistan since 2021, if so, the number of projects launched in this regard indicating also the names of implementing agencies and funds allocated for these projects?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications be pleased to state: (a) the number of broadband and mobile Internet (3G/4G) users in the province of Balochistan at present; (b) the names of those districts of Balochistan where 3G/4G services are available, indicating also the names of companies which are providing the same; (c) the names of those districts/areas of Balochistan where PTCL/DSL is available, indicating also its average cost; and (d) the steps being taken by the Government to provide broadband and PTCL/DSL facilities in rural areas of the province?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that under section 4 of Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) Act, 2021, the Government has to establish Anti-rape cells in public hospitals in the country, if so, the functions thereof indicating also the names of hospitals wherein such cell have been established or to be established with province wise break up; and (a) the procedure to be adopted by the said cells to assist the rape victims?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state whether it is a fact that under section 3 of The Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) Act, 2021, the Government has to establish special courts to try the schedule of fences under this Act, if so, the number of such special courts indicating courts of additional judges to be established in the province of Balochistan, indicating also the time by which the same shall be established?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: whether it is a fact that Pakistan and Turkmenistan has signed a joint implementation plan in June 2023 to execute Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, if so, the details of provisions of the same?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a fact that Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) had launched a crackdown on illegal currency trading, hoarding and smuggling in 2021, if so, the details of action, taken against individuals and businesses found involved in criminal activities including illegal currency trading?

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state: (a) the percentage / length of Pak- Afghan Border on which fencing has been completed so far indicating also the names and locations of formal crossing points established on the same; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to install security cameras along with fencing on the said border in order to monitor any illegal activity on the same, if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Federal Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Each Higher Education Institution/HEI is mandated to constitute an “Anti-Drug & Tobacco Committee” comprising of five members duly notified by the Vice Chancellor/Rector of the HEI under its “Policy on Drug and Tobacco Abuse in Higher Education Institutions 2021”, if so; the mandate of this committee; and (b) the details of all those HEIs which have so far established such committee inside the campuses?

Will the Minister for Information Technology & Telecommunications be pleased to slate: (a) whether it is a fact that in March 2022, the Government launched seven projects with an estimated cost Rs. 8 billion through Universal Service Fund to provide broadband services to over 2.5 million people in un-served and underserved areas of four provinces including projects of worth Rs. 3.5 billion in Balochistan, if so, the amount released so far for those projects with province wise break up; (b) the names of those districts in Balochistan which benefited from the said projects so far indicating also the names of districts which are still deprived of the broadband services; and (c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to launch more projects to provide digital infrastructure / broadband services to those districts, if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety be pleased to state whether it is a fact that Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) in collaboration with the Balochistan Rural Support Programme (BRSP) has been working on uplifting the most marginalized rural communities in Balochistan since 2021, if so, the number of projects launched in this regard indicating also the names of implementing agencies and funds allocated for these projects?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications be pleased to state: (a) the number of broadband and mobile Internet (3G/4G) users in the province of Balochistan at present; (b) the names of those districts of Balochistan where 3G/4G services are available, indicating also the names of companies which are providing the same; (c) the names of those districts/areas of Balochistan where PTCL/DSL is available, indicating also its average cost; and (d) the steps being taken by the Government to provide broadband and PTCL/DSL facilities in rural areas of the province?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that as per section 14 of “Pakistan Bar Council Legal Education Rules, 2015”, all Law Degree awarding institutions are to be inspected by inspection teams appointed by the Legal Education Committee of Pakistan Bar Council, if so, the number of inspection teams formed by the said committee during the last five years indicting also the composition/members of each of these teams; (b) the details of inspections conducted by these inspection teams during the said period; and (c) the details of the recommendations/actions proposed by each of these teams during the said period?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state the names, designations, educational qualifications and experience of the present members of the Legal Education Committee of Pakistan Bar Council indicating also their mode of appointment and responsibilities?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state the names and locations of public and private law colleges and universities and their affiliated campuses approved by the Pakistan Bar Council/PBC for imparting law education at graduate and masters level in the country?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to resume operation of Istanbul-Tehran-Islamabad railway/train, if so, when; (b) whether it is a fact that the said train will use two tracks i.e. Rawalpindi-Rohri track and Rohri-Quetta-Taftan track, if so, the details thereof; and (c) the present status of development work on Rohri-Quetta-Taftan track indicating also the names of districts of Balochistan which would be connected through the same? Bilal PC-11

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Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) the details of Registered and unregistered Madaris (Religious seminaries) in the country indicating also the details of students currently enrolled in the same separately; and (b) the mode of financing Madaris education in the country?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) the name of authority / body authorized to register Religious Madaris in the country indicating also the procedure/ criteria laid down for registration of the same; and (b) whether the said authority has any role in appointment of teachers and imams in the said Madaris, if so, the details thereof indicating also the criteria and procedure being adopted for the same?

Will the Minister for Federal Education, Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) the details of the HEC recognized Universities in the country that have made internships mandatory for the students in order to complete their 4 years’ BS degree programs; (b) whether HEC has formulated any policy guidelines for these universities to regulate the said internships in order to assistthe students in finding the right institutions for completing internships, if so, its details; and (c) whether any quality check or monitoring mechanism has been devised by HEC in order to ensure that those universities provide proper assistance to their students in finding the relevant institutions or entities for completing their internships as per university requirements, if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that according to section 8, sub-para (ix) of Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority Act 1996, the PSQCA Authority is mandated to conduct the examination of Manufacturing Plants for the designated products or process for approval of the marks of the Authority, if so the details of “designated products” by the authority at present; (b) the details of manufacturing plants that have been examined by the said authority during the last three years indicating also the details of all the manufacturing plants in the country with area wise breakup; and (c) the details of SOPs being adopted by the said authority while examining a manufacturing plant in this regard?

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that according to section 8, sub-para (v) of Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority Act 1996, the PSQCA Authority is mandated to set up, establish and authorize inspection and testing centers in any area of the country having industrial establishments, sites or towns, if so, the number of such inspection and testing centers so far set up in Karachi and its adjacent industrial areas that are functional at present; and (b) the details of inspections and testings conducted by each of these centers during the last three years in the said industrial areas?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that tax free perks, benefits and allowances are admissible to the officers of BS 20-22 of the Federal Government, if so, the details thereof, indicating also the policy under which the same is admissible in each case; and (b) the details of tax exemptions granted to the officers of the BS 20-22 of the Federal Government under various heads for purchase of items or property during the last five years?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) the details of Income Tax Slab/s on the income of middle or lower income groups of the population during the FY 2024-25, 2023-24, 2022-2023, 2021-2022, and 2021-20 separately; and (b) the details of Tax Slab/ percentage rate of all forms of Indirect Taxes besides income tax on the middle and lower income groups of the population at present indicating the details of taxes on purchasing of goods and properties separately?

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Religious Madaris in the country

Details of all Testing laboratories working under PSQCA (fields) at present, also indicating the details of tests carried out by such labs along with their testing capabilities

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Total amount of Federal PSDP funds allocated as well as released for the development of Health Infrastructure in Lasbella and HUB d

Whether it is a fact that a number of pharmaceutical companies involved in manufacturing of fake medicines’ have been operating in the country at present using cheap and substandard materials being smuggled from neighboring countries

Whether any inquiry has been conducted on the tragic Greece Boat accident which occurred in 2023 killing 262 innocent Pakistanis

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Total number of Pakistanis prisoners in UAE at present, along with crime wise break up

The details of laborers and workers belonging to Balochistan registered by Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) since January 2023 till date along with their names

Whether it is fact that Directorate of Workers education offer courses for mine workers

Steps taken by the Government towards conflict resolution in Kurram/Parachinar