Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) details of posts of Medical and Para Medical Staff lying vacant in the Government hospitals in Islamabad; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to fill the same

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) details of each complaint filed either by an individual or an official of the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) about illprocurement of different items in USC; (b) whether it is a fact that Chief Internal Auditor, has reported/pointed out that Senior Store Manager, Vigilance Officer of USC and other staff have performed ill procurement of subsidized items including Ghee and Dall Chana etc. and also involved other fraudulent practices 3 during the year 2020-21 consequently, millions of loss has been sustained to national exchequer; (c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in affirmative, what action has been or will be taken on such matter to make responsible accountable; and (d) what action has been taken on the recommendations of the 35th meeting of Public Accounts Committee with regard to USC audit paras regarding fraud pointed out by the internal Auditors and AGP?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) the percentage increase made in the prices of cement in the country during tenure of the incumbent Government till date and the reasons thereof; and (b) the price of the cement in the country at present?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) whether our country is self sufficient in the production of lentils and spices; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government till now, to increase the production of lentils and spices in the country?

Will the Minister for Maritime Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that several deep sea fishing trawlers were imported from China under an agreement and Letter of Intent (LOI) issued by the Fishermen’s Cooperative Society (FCS); 7 if so, whether the FCS was authorized to do so; if not, reasons for ignoring such an agreement; (b) since the Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) of less than 100 tons is the mandate of the Provincial Government and no formal LOI has been issued by the competent authority in this regard, how is the process of import through Mercantile Marine Department (MMD) through Customs/temporary Registration continuing; (c) why MMD did not verify the GRT of these ships; (d) whether it is a fact that Purse Seiners/Trawling vessels are not included in the national fishing policy in vogue; (e) if so, how MMD has facilitated the import process by issuing them temporary certificates; and (f) whether it is also a fact that the provisional registration of these vessels has already been canceled by MMD, then why they are still here?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state the total value of loss suffered by the Pakistan Steel Mills, Karachi, during the present regime till date?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has taken the notice of alleged involvement of Auriga Group of companies, which is an agro based company involved in corrupt practices such as illegal sale of planting materials of Bt. Cotton and the planting of Bt. Cotton over an areas of 10 thousand acres with fictitious advertisement and without regular testing and evaluation by regulatory institutions; (b) whether it is a fact that the such alleged corrupt practices of the said group revealed in economic survey of 2009-2010; (c) if so, whether it is also a fact that despite allegations of criminal involvement of the aforesaid company is harming the cotton cultivation in the country, no punitive action has been taken against the company; if so, the reasons thereof; and 11 (d) whether any current or former beneficial owner of the company currently hold any position in the Federal Government; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the vaccines being used in the country at present; (b) the countries which manufactured the said vaccines; (c) whether it has been confirmed that all of the said vaccines are not injurious to human health; and (d) whether all these are being provided as free of cost or have been purchased as well?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) the names of oily crops and the production obtained in the country annually; (b) production of crops in percentage as per total requirements of our country; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to enhance the production?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) the names of oily crops and the production obtained in the country annually; (b) production of crops in percentage as per total requirements of our country; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to enhance the production?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan Steel, Utility Sores and other public sector industries procurement is made under the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) Rules; (b) if so, the details of the above during the last five years alongwith the procedure adopted of the stages and the envelopes?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) the volume/quantity of milk and red meat production in our country at present; and (b) whether it is a fact that the current production of both of these essential food items is decreasing in Pakistan, as compared to its increasing population; if so, reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) the details of the steps being taken for agriculture sector in the merged districts particularly for district Kurram under Prime Minister’s Package; (b) the details of agriculture tools provided to the farmers alongwith the details thereof; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government for the assistance of farmers in Potatos, wheat, rice and also other commodities?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has taken the notice of the fact that Pakistan does not have enough consumers of goods that can be produced locally with investment, with the advance technology and skills development; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) what steps are being taken by the Government to design Pakistan’s export model to localize technology through foreign participation?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the National Food Security and Research for the export of Potatos alongwith the names of countries to whom with agreements have been signed; (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration to get benefits from this proposal in foreign exchange; 26 (c) whether it is a fact that Rs. 25,000/- per acre loss is sustained by the farmers of Potatos; (d) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to give subside to the poor farmers; and (e) if so, the detail thereof; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to refer to the Starred Question No.175 replied on 11-8-2021 and to state as to why the dam fund Rs.12934,008,868/= is not being utilized for the construction of dams?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Ministry has been working for Establishment of Food Security and Nutrition Information System in consultation with stakeholders to address the issues pertaining to food insecurity and ensure availability of essential foods staples in the country; (b) if so, the benchmark upon which such system will be established; (c) how will this system work in order to ensure availability of essential foods staples in the country on affordable rates; and (d) time by which such system will be established?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to refer to the Starred Question No.50 replied on 20-10-2021 and to state: (a) the reasons for not establishing the Breast Cancer Screening facility in each Government Hospital in the country and also in Islamabad; (b) percentage of women dies due to Breast Cancer on every day; (c) whether any survey is conducted to know the exact ratio and reasons of Cancer, so far; (d) whether any campaign is lodged in National Language at Union Council and Ward levels by the Federal Government; and (e) what further steps are being taken by the Government on emergency basis to eradicate and cater with Breast Cancer disease?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has taken notice of the fact that despite making favorable policies for the automotive industry and giving them a lot of relief in taxes and duties alongwith other facilities, they have failed to make international standard vehicles in Pakistan and problems such as poor build quality, panel gaps, missing trim pieces, and faulty electrical or mechanical parts in many different vehicles are now emerging alarmingly; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether automotive industry has been given specific guidelines for resolving such issues and checked regularly; (d) whether the automotive industry is following these guidelines at present; (e) if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof; and (f) what corrective measures are being taken by the Government to fix this mess in the automotive industry and ensure the supply of international quality vehicles to the buyers?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) what is the Government policy against unprecedented price hike of medicines; (b) whether it is a fact that price hike of medicines has compelled a major segment of patients to reduce drug dosage or discontinue their treatment; and (c) what steps are being taken to overcome unprecedented price hike of medicines?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the number of sanctioned posts of doctors and paramedics in the Federal Government administrative hospitals and how many posts have been filled at present against such sanctioned posts; (b) whether these posts are enough to cater to the growing proportion of the population in the vicinity of such hospitals (c) whether any assessment report has been prepared in this regard; (d) if such an assessment shows that such posts are less than the growing proportions of the population around such hospital; and (e) what steps are being taken by the Government to increase the number of posts of doctors and paramedics in such hospitals?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) hospital-wise details of the peoples who have benefited from the medical attendance and treatment facility since the launch of the health cards by the Federal Government; (b) whether the hospital regularly recognize such cards; (c) whether the concerned authorities have received any complaint from any person of denial of medical attendance and treatment from designated hospitals; 37 (d) if so, the details thereof alongwith action taken in this regard; and (e) whether there is any authority exists where the Cardholder can appeal or lodge a complaint in case the medical treatment or attendance is denied in approved hospitals; (f) if so, the details thereof; if not, reasons thereof; and (g) what steps are being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state the time by which stop of Baou Train and Rail Car will be restored for Gakhar Railway Station which is an important Commercial Hub of district Gujranwala?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: 39 (a) as per profit and loss (P and L ) of the years 2019-20 and 2020-21 net sales of Utility Stores Corporation (USC) alongwith details of cost of goods sold for the above period; (b) how much was gross margin alongwith details of its percentage to the net sales alongwith total expenses and what was its percentage to sales; (c) what was selling and distribution cost and percentage to sale; and (d) what was total net profit/loss of USC and its percentage to sales?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) year-wise subsidy that has been given directly or indirectly to any entity to stabilize sugar prices since the inception of present Government; (b) the nature of this subsidy and how this subsidy was paid to each entity; (c) whether it is a fact that despite subsidizing billions of rupees on sugar its prices could not be brought to the level of past May 2018; (d) if so, it is tantamount to exposing the current Government’s poor planning and poor implementation; (e) who is the responsible of such poor planning and implementation; (f) whether such responsible has been made accountable; and (g) if so, what action/corrective measures are being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state the locations in the country where Federal Hospitals have been established for treatment of mental and psychological diseases?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) the percentage of deficit in real terms of billion rupees of Pakistan Railways as on June30, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 respectively; (b) the income of Pakistan Railways in terms of billion rupees as on aforesaid dates; (c) the percentage of punctuality of trains as in aforesaid dates; (d) the occupancy of seats as on aforesaid dates; and (e) the improvement made in the Pakistan Railways since August 2018?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased with reference to Starred Question No. 42, Replied on 20th October, 2021 and to state: (a) what are the factors that Pakistan Railways is unable to do its own and is being forced to outsource most of the trains and others operations; (b) what are the factors that enable the private sectors to earn more from Pakistan Railways from outsourced trains and other operations than Pakistan Railways itself; (c) if Pakistan Railways has to outsource various trains and other operations then what is the role and purposes and justification of thousands of employees recruitments made in Pakistan Railways during the recent years; and (d) what corrective measures are being taken by the Government to rationalize the affairs of Pakistan Railways?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the number of Covid-19 patients are decreasing gradually; (b) whether it is also a fact that unfortunately third wave of Covid-19, has surfaced; (c) the time by which Government would completely control the Covid-19?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: 47 (a) action taken by the Government regarding several irregularities in the Medical and Dental College Admission test (MDCAT) recently conducted in one month piece meal all over Pakistan by the Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC); (b) details of action taken by the Government with regard to award of the contract to TEPs recently being inexperienced company; (c) what steps are being taken by the Government to rectify the wrong doings and experimentation of MDCAT exams 2021?

Will the Minister for Maritime Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Government has failed to develop consensus among the stakeholders to initiate a unanimous deep sea fishing policy and hold matters ancillary thereto in abeyance for the last three years small scale fishermen are currently facing severe hardships; (b) whether the Government has taken notice of reports which indicates that different mafias are allegedly investing a lot of money to delay deep sea policy in the country; if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons for such delay thereof; and (c) what steps are being taken by the Government to develop consensus among all stakeholders to frame a unanimous deep sea fishing policy that protects the rights of not only all stakeholders but most importantly of the small fishermen?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has implemented all approved proposals mobile device manufacturing policy; (b) if so, the details thereof; if not, reasons thereof; and (c) number of companies have been granted licence for mobile phone manufacturing?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) number of licences have been issued to electric 2-3 wheelers under Electric Vehicle Policy being monitored by Engineering Development Board; (b) whether any electric car manufacturing company has applied for obtaining licences uptill now; if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether the Government intends to ensure prudent prices of such vehicles?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the details of the doctors enlisted/registered with PMDC having MBBS and other Degrees from Pakistan alongwith Colleges/Universities situating abroad during the last ten years; and (b) the details of the doctors getting non-practicing allowance so far?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) the number of Government employees of Constitutional Bodies to whom consent letters for Cat-III were issued by Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) for Sectors F-14 and F-15, Islamabad indicating alongwith their names designations, age and Departments; (b) when will the Cat-III seniority list of the remaining employees would be issued; and (c) the time by which consent letter of Cat-III will be issued to the remaining employees of Constitutional Bodies, who are shown very close in numbers to their seniority list alongwith the details of their latest status in above?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Baran Dam, which falls under the administrative jurisdiction of Bannu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was planned to upgrade/up-raise and de-silt in recent days; (b) details of funds with break-up of each funds allocated, released and used for this purpose since the inception of the project; (c) what is the latest status of the upgradation of the project; and (d) the time by which upgradation of this project will be completed?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) how many times the prices of medicines have been increased with the approval of the Federal Cabinet or any other legal authority during the present Government tenure alongwith volume of each increase; (b) what were the reasons for each increase given to the Federal Cabinet or any other legal authority; (c) what steps are being taken by the present Government to keep the prices of medicines within the reach of the common man for a long time period?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state the number of locomotives purchased by the present Government alongwith the cost incurred thereon?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state the steps taken so far by the present Government to save dams and rivers throughout the country from pollution at present as well as for the future?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the reasons for not providing facility of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for Hepatitis tests in PIMS and Federal Government Polyclinic, Islamabad; and (b) the number of PCR tests conducted during the last three months in the said hospitals?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to refer to the Starred Question No.58 replied on 19-07-2021 and to state: (a) total collection currently available in the Central Research Fund; (b) whether the every licensee contributing to this fund is observed in the true spirit of the current rules; if so, the details thereof; if not, details of such licencee and action taken against each for their failure; (c) how is the total profit of each licensee verified alongwith procedure thereof, which is necessary for the contribution of the fund; (d) the bank in which the fund is raised and whether interest is gained on the deposit; if so, the details thereof; (e) whether a committee put ban to utilize the funds under the rules; if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof; (f) since when fund has not been used; (g) whether it is not a failure of the Government to use such funds to save country from heavy burden by importing vaccines and medicines; and (h) what steps are being taken to activate this fund and hold accountable functionaries responsible who have failed to use such funds in recent years?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) the details of the projects completed under the National Construction Projects awarded by Housing Foundation and Pakistan Public Works Department (PWD) and others; (b) details of income, expenditure, profit and loss found; if any, during the last ten years; (c) details of the grade 19 and above officials working in said projects with their qualifications; and (d) details of the illegal allotments, alleged embezzlements alongwith the action taken during the last ten years?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that despite allotting a House No.433-C, G-6/1-2, Islamabad, to an applicant in lieu of General Waiting List (GWL) vide File No.433-C, G-6/1-2/EII on 06-01-2020, the possession of the house has not been given to the allottee and it was further allotted and handed over its possession to someone else; (b) if so, the reasons thereof; (c) whether it is also a fact that first available house which was also available for possession has not been allotted to aforesaid allottee despite being senior in the GWL; (d) if so, this is tantamount to violation of merit, and evident of monopolist approach of Estate Office and its functionaries, which include Joint Estate Officer (Legal) and Inspector, which deals (C) type quarters in G-6, Islamabad who have been posted on the same seat for the several last year; (e) if so, what steps are being taken to end such monopolist approach of functionaries of Estate Office; and allotment made of (C) type quarters since 5th March, 2021; and (f) whether each allottee has got possession of such houses?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether a number of Officers of the National Assembly had applied for allotment of plots in Kurry Road Housing Society Islamabad; if so, the detail thereof; and (b) the time by which plots will be allotted to said officers alongwith the details of price and criteria fixed thereof?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state the details of different testing agencies hired by the Ministry for appointments, in the respective Ministry as attached departments organizations, names of the CE of Directors their CNIC number alongwith registration numbers where they are registered during the last eight years?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state the quantity of sugar reservoirs available in the country, at present?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that crop of tomatos is growing at his full swing during season in various areas of the country like District Badin, Sindh; (b) whether the rate of Tomatos paid to farmers is very low due to which farmers do not bring tomato in the market and same is found perished in fields; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to maintain the rate of tomatos in the country?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state the per kg price of sugar at present in the country?

ill the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state the percentage of increase made in the prices of edible oil and ghee per kg so far during the last three years in present Government?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that EHFPRO (life style) project was to be completed before December, 2020; (b) whether it is also a fact that as per allotment letter issued by EHFPRO (life style) G-13, Islamabad, to allottees, as the 17% of the total payment was to be made by the allottees at the time of possession of flat; (c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, the reasons regarding payment is being demanded before possession of flat; and (d) the reasons for non-completion of project so far?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to refer to the Starred Question No.49 replied on 20-10-2021 and to state: (a) for how long time as per existing rules, temporary or for time being an officer can be assigned responsibility of Controller of Examination, Registrar and Treasurer; (b) when will the next meeting is to be held of the senate of Health services Academy; (c) whether is there any provision with regard to time limit appointment against such posts in the Act?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the areas alongside the railway track near Railway Station in Mian Channu is being used by the people to dump waste and to keep their animals; and (b) what the steps are being taken by the Government to clear aforesaid area and to make it safe and beautiful by making tree plantation; if not, reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) how many jobs in each industry have been created during the last three years; (b) how many people have been employed actually during the aforesaid years; (c) whether it is a fact that the industrial sector has failed to provide potential employment opportunities during these years; (d) if so, what steps are being taken by the Government to find maximum employment opportunities in the industrial sector keeping in view of the increasing un-employment rate in the country?

ill the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that in the year 2011 National Fertilizer Marketing Limited has filled approximately 400 posts and later on services of only few were regularized; (b) if so, why this discrimination has been made; and (c) what steps are being taken by the Government to regularize the services of rest of employees at an earliest

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) what is Pakistan’s plan to reduce Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) to 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030, as the current numbers stands at 186 deaths per 100,000 births; (b) whether it is a fact that in Pakistan four out of ten children under five years of age are stunted; and (c) what steps have been taken or being taken by the Government on this problem/issue?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Ministry has taken steps to promote the Religious Tourism within the country during the Covid-19 wide spread; (b) whether the Ministry has devised any plan to protect religious places from the destruction; and (c) details as to what extent the said Ministry is ensuring the welfare and safety of Umrah pilgrims and zaireen?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to refer to the Starred Question No.170 replied on 11-8-2021 and to state: (a) as to why the Shuttle train between Rawalpindi and Islamabad has been suspended; and (b) whether its track exits or has been wasted the same by railways?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state the monthly expenditures being incurred on Pakistan Steel Mills, Karachi, at present alongwith the break-up of heads thereof?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) the details of the owners Houses with their names at Embassy Road G-6/4, Islamabad, nature of allotments, either on rent or self residing or taken affidavits; and (b) whether Gas, water and electricity bills have been paid during the last five years?