Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the last date for payment of the electricity bill is fixed on 28th, 29th and 30th of each month which creates difficulties for the salaried class to pay their bills on the above said dates; (b) whether the Government intends to make a policy to bind all Distribution Companies (DISCOs) regarding the payment of said bills on 1st and 2nd dates of every month; (c) whether it is a fact that there are long queues of the public for payment of their bills under the open sun outside the banks; (d) if so, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to bind all the respective banks to accommodate these customers inside the banks?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that in the year-2022, Prime Minister approved the establishment of a new Feeder in Sardheri, District Charsada; (b) whether the work was stopped during the caretaker Government; (c) whether it is also a fact that the Local Government paid the estimated 12, 48, 296 rupees for the said project; (d) whether the affectees had approached the Federal Ombudsman due to non-completion of the said project and with reference No.WMS PSH/4147/2023 dated 22-12-2023, in the verdict of Federal Ombudsman, concerned institutes were directed for the completion of project within 60 days; (e) whether it is also a fact that the concerned officers of the departments are responsible for the incomplete work and they are openly violating the law; (f) if so, the action taken against the responsible so far; (g) if not, the time by which action will be taken against said responsible; and (h) the time by which said work will be completed?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the ongoing deprivation of electricity in significant parts of Balochistan, despite the passage of decades and the failure of previous Government to develop the required infrastructure; (b) if so, is there any plan being considered by the Government to launch specialized initiatives for the large-scale generation of electricity through solar energy systems, such as the establishment of solar parks, with a particular focus on providing electricity to the inhabitants of Balochistan, who have historically been without this essential service; (c) if so, what specific measures are being taken to execute these projects and how does the Government intend to ensure that these measures yield tangible outcomes alongwith the anticipated timeline for observing substantial improvements in electricity accessibility for the people of Balochistan?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that agreements with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) are putting a heavy burden on consumers; (b) if so, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard; (c) the dates on which agreements with IPPs were reviewed; and (d) the payments to be made to each plant under the head of capacity charges as per agreement?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) the total number of losses of Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) and K-Electric in industrial, commercial and domestic level during the last three years; and (b) the details of cases of electricity theft in said areas alongwith the steps being taken by the government against such theft?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) how much foreign exchange is being lost due to import of coal in the country; (b) the detail on the number of projects that are currently running on imported coal; (c) whether these plants are currently operational; and (d) what are the details of capacity payments being paid to aforesaid plants?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) the total number of LNG Power Plants in the country; (b) the capacity at which they are working in the country at present; and (c) whether it is a fact that there is a circular debt related to petroleum agreements with other countries?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) the details of free units or amount equal to any number of units, granted to functionaries of DISCOs and other departments of power sector including Ministry/ Division/Department or any other attached Wing of Government; (b) the justification of such units; (c) whether it is not injustice with other citizens; and (d) what corrective measures are being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) what mechanism are in place to conduct audits of Independent Power Producers (IPPs); (b) how frequently are these audits performed and the main objectives and focus areas of these audits; and (c) whether are there any recent or upcoming audits and how will the findings be addressed?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) what are the primary challenges encountered by Overseas Pakistanis, particularly in areas such as legal and financial issues, access to consular services and integration into their host countries; (b) whether these challenges have put impact on their well-being and contributions to both their host countries and Pakistan; and (c) what measures are being taken by the Government to better support and address the needs of the Overseas Pakistani community?jumani

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) the number of interchanges operational on the China-Pak Economic Corridor (CPEC) route, starting from Islamabad toDera Ismail Khan alongwith their point and distance; (b) whether there is any planning to construct additional Interchanges on the aforesaid route; (c) whether construction of Massan Interchange is under consideration; (d) if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) what efforts are being taken by the Government to strengthen Regional Directorates of Human Rights at Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta and how these initiatives are contributing to the protection of human rights across different regions of Pakistan; and (b) whether the provision for funding and allocation of available resources for addressing issues related to gender and minorities, particularly for considering the significant under funding of development initiatives targeting these marginalized segment of socity?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has taken notice of the fact that despite the significant presence of petroleum sector companies in District Sanghar particularly in NA-210, their contributions under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and local employment opportunities do not meet established regulations; (b) if so, the Government has conducted any assessments or audit regarding these companies CSR practices and local employment contributions; (c) if so, the details of these assessments or audit made so far; and (d) what measures are currently taken to ensure that these companies adhere to their CSR responsibilities and improve their engagement with the local community including addressing identified issues ensuring effective oversight and enforcement of CSR regulations in this context?

Will the Minister for Human Rights be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that, despite the passage of the Islamabad Capital Territory Senior Citizens Act, 2021, the subordinate rules required under the Act have not yet been formulated; (b) if so, the reasons for delay in the formulation of these rules; and (c) what corrective steps are being taken by the Government to ensure that the necessary rules are formulated and when will they be implemented?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government for the restoration of Gas connections in the country; (b) if so, the time by which the said restoration would be possible; (c) the names of areas where connections will be provided on priority basis; and (d) the number of Gas connections pending in District Bhawalpur?MALIK

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether the concerned authorities have taken the notice of the damage transmission lines and broken poles in the village Sono Khan Siyal Taluka, District Badin, as a result of which there is less than zero voltage of electricity in the said village; if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) what corrective measures are being taken by the Government to normalize the power voltage in the said village either by installing/upgrading transformer or by dividing the power load into two transformers and replacing the broken poles with the new ones immediately?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) the detail of number of Independent Power Producers (IPP's) currently operating in the country; (b) how many of these IPP’s are foreign based and national based companies at present; (c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to renegotiate the existing contracts; (d) if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof; (e) the details of the contracts signed with IPP’s including terms, rates and duration of these contracts; and (f) if the answers to above is in affirmative, then in which Government tenure these agreements were made?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) the number of Gas schemes pending in NA-111, Sangla Hill, Punjab at present along-with the reasons thereof; and (b) what corrective steps are being taken by the Government in this re

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether the significant Gas reserves have been discovered in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP); if so, the details thereof; and (b) the Government’s plan for their utilization and distribution?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) the details of electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) that have so far been privatized by the Government at present; (b) the details of privatization contracts of these DISCOs; and (c) whether the Government has any plan through which such contracts whereby these privatized DISCOs would not make profits at the expense of consumers and employees?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that alleged poor planning and design, along-with corruption and mismanagement, lack of accountability and insufficient cost benefit analysis are indeed challenges faced by road construction projects in the country; (b) if so, what specific measures are being proposed to improve planning and design to ensure that roads must meet long-term needs and quality standards; and (c) what actions are being taken by the Government to enhance accountability in procurement and execution to combat corruption and management; and (d) how will more affective cost benefit analysis be integrated to ensure that road projects deliver better value for money and align with economic and social goals?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) the detail of locations where the projects for the construction of new Motorways are underway in the country at present; (b) when these projects will be completed; and (c) the detail of locations where the repair, beautification and extension work of the present Motorways is being carried out in the country?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that M-14 Hakla D. I. Khan Motorway has been completed; (b) if so, the length and width of the said motorway; (c) the cost incurred thereon and whether it has been fully completed; and (d) the locations where motorways are under construction in the country at present?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state the details of salient features of the foreign policy at present?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a private individual was assigned an electrical task by the responsible functionaries in the Sub- Division Chunian, District Kasur and tragically the individual’s arms are badly injured while performing the task; (b) whether it is also a fact that the assigning such a task to a private individual by the aforementioned officials is beyond their authority; (c) if so, what disciplinary measures are being undertaken in response to any misconduct and negligence committed by the SDO, XEN or any other officials involved therein; (d) if so, what steps are being taken to provide financial compensation and support to the individual and its family and hold those responsible accountable?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state whether Oil and Gas reserves have been discovered in Pakistan’s coastal belt; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Energy ( Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that according to the details of current expenditure released by the Finance Division, for the fiscal year 2023-24, the Power Division was the biggest spender utilising Rs.769.7 billion against an allocation of around Rs..450.5 billion; (b) if so, the justification of aforementioned overspending by the said department?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any policy for installations of poles along the roadsides in Islamabad Capital Territory; (b) whether it is a fact that the Islamabad Electric Supply (IESCO) has installed the poles very close to the roadsides; and (c) whether it is also a fact that the Government bears million of rupees for shifting of poles during the extension/expansion of roads?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) the details of capacity payments and the un-used capacity month-wise made to all the Power Plants during the last three years; and (b) whether payments were made in dollars on guaranteed returns?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Government has ordered for forensic audit of Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) due to much losses occurred during the year 2023; (b) if so, the details of the report and the action taken on the recommendations of the report and improvements made so far?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the distribution companies of electricity deliberately increase the electricity units of consumers to change their status from protected to non protected consumers; (b) if so, what action has been taken against these distribution companies; and (c) details of protected to non-protected consumers of electricity for all distribution companies?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Government is considering reversing the Net Metering of house hold Solar Power along-with the logic behind such move; (b) what is the total Solar Power Plants that have been set up in the last fifteen years; and (c) total outlay of these projects and interest paid on these investments per project?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any plan to fix the electricity tariff by including all taxes at certain amount so that consumers can know that they have to pay according to the fixed charges of the units they consumed, as most of the complaint are about electricity tariff slabs and taxes; (b) whether is there any proposal is under consideration by the Government to include all taxes in a specific amount; (c) if so, the time by which it will be implemented; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether the manufacturing of LPG and LNG cylinders are checked to gauge its health and safety measures as in the recent days, there have been deaths due to the blast of cylinders in Mansehra and Nawab of Amb, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and other areas of the country; (b) if so, who is responsible for this tragedy; and (c) whether it is not the responsibility of concerned departments to ensure that the LPG may be sold out by the license holders only and they must fill the gas by issuing certificate of safety and health of the cylinders?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) what is the current status of Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway Project; (b) why it has been removed from the list of projects, which were being financed through China-Pak Economic Corridor (CPEC); and (c) whether it is a fact that due to inordinate delay cost has been multiplied many times?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) details of the source of generation of Rs. 2.3 trillion to pay circular debt; (b) whether it is a fact that the said amount was borrowed from different banks; (c) if so, the names of the banks concerned alongwith the terms and conditions on which the same was borrowed?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) the details of the procedure for the auction of Toll Plazas at National Highways and Motorways, alongwith the duration for which Toll Plazas are auctioned; (b) the daily income of each toll plaza; (c) whether the said plazas are auctioned transparently; and (d) the names of the authorities who is monitoring the said auction process?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) why is electricity becoming more expensive with each passing day; and (b) what solid precautionary measures have been taken by the Government to provide affordable electricity to the public?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (SNGPL) has laid down the Gas Pipelines along the roadsides in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT); (b) whether it is also a fact that the SNGPL lays the under ground gas pipelines very close to the road edges; and (c) whether it is further a fact that the Government bears million of rupees for shifting of underground gas pipelines during the extension/expansion of roads?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) the detail of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal charges that are being charged by the Government every day; and (b) what is the capacity of the terminal and whether that capacity is being used up to the optimum levels?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) what is the current status of the Rawalpindi Ring Road Project; (b) the completion date of the project, reasons for making delays; and (c) details of any cost escalations thereof?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) the amount of circular debt at present along with the details of its percentage increase during the last five years, alongwith year-wise details; (b) whether it is a fact that to ensure effective management of circular debt, the Federal Government had introduced a Circular Debt Management Plan a couple of years ago; if so, the details thereof; (c) what are the sources of increasing circular debt in Pakistan; (d) whether there is any proposal under consideration of Government to form any action plan; and (e) whether it can be short-term or long-term in order to eliminate this monster of circular debt forever; if so, its details thereof?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that country's petroleum sector is currently facing issues such as outdated infrastructure, regulatory inconsistencies, financial constraints, environmental and safety concerns, technological limitations, energy security and refinery upgrades; if so, the details thereof; (b) what specific strategies and measures are being proposed or implemented to tackle and address these problems; (c) how can the Government, regulatory bodies and industry stakeholders collaborate to upgrade refineries, improve infrastructure, stabilize regulatory frameworks, enhance financial and investment conditions, mitigate environmental and safety impacts, advance technology; and (d) ensure effective measures against fuel adulteration while strengthening energy security in the sector?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration by the Government to support the industrial sector, particularly to address the impact of high energy prices that are causing factories to close down; and (b) what specific measures are being taken to attract and retain expatriate investments in this sector?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration by the Government to construct Motorway from Mansehra to Gilgit, Babusar Top and Skardu; (b) if so, the time by which the commencement of its construction will be feasible?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) what is the installed capacity of electricity in the country and how much is total consumption; (b) if there is excess capacity, why additional electricity plants are being installed; and (c) how much capacity charges are being paid to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and what is its impact on per unit electricity tariff?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) the total number of employees appointed on contract/permanent in Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) during the tenure of previous care taker Government; (b) the number of officers and labourers amongst the said inducted employees as well as the salary of each employee including all incentives; and (c) the total number of employees from the Watchman to Managing Director (MD) working at present alongwith the total sum of their salary including all incentives?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that transmission system of electricity and transformers in the Constituency (NA-168) are in a dilapidated conditions; (b) if so, what steps are being taken by the Government to upgrade the aforementioned system; and (c) the funds allocated, released and practically utilized for aforesaid purpose during the last five years?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that transmission system of electricity and transformers in the Constituency (NA-168) are in a dilapidated conditions; (b) if so, what steps are being taken by the Government to upgrade the aforementioned system; and (c) the funds allocated, released and practically utilized for aforesaid purpose during the last five years?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that transmission system of electricity and transformers in the Constituency (NA-168) are in a dilapidated conditions; (b) if so, what steps are being taken by the Government to upgrade the aforementioned system; and (c) the funds allocated, released and practically utilized for aforesaid purpose during the last five years?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) the prices of petroleum products and how does the Ministry plan to leverage this reduction to provide relief to the general public while ensuring the sustainability of the petroleum sector; (b) what specific initiatives are being under taken by the Ministry of Petroleum to contribute for achieving these goals, particularly in the context of the energy sector's role in economic stability and employment generation; (c) considering the recent focus on economic challenges and the measures taken to address them; and (d) how is the Ministry addressing the balance between maintaining affordable energy prices for consumers and ensuring the financial viability of the country's energy infrastructure and investment needs?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the road from Hassan Abdal, Abbottabad to Mansehra as well as Karakoram Highway is in dilapidated condition; (b) if so, the time by which it will be constructed or repaired; (c) whether is any proposal under consideration by the Government regarding dualization of said Highway; and (d) the time by which above will be dualized, as it is important for tourism and it also holds strategic importance?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) the reasons of loadshedding of Gas in Karachi especially in Orangi Town and Hyderabad, alongwith in urban areas of Sindh; (b) the reasons for over-billing despite the said loadshedding; (c) if answers to part (a) and (b) above are in affirmative, the time by which the public will be given a complete relief from load shedding of Gas?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state steps taken by the Government to regulate the storage, selling and distribution of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Cylinder?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) what steps are being taken by the Government to control the frequent accidents at Karachi-Hyderabad (M-9) Motorway that cost the loss of precious lives, arbitrary fare charges, teasing of passengers without reason, provision of substandard services and overspeeding by bus services; (b) whether it is possible to impose a penalty on bus services for the loss of precious lives in case of accidents and money should be provided to the affected passengers or their families; (c) if so, the time by which it will be implemented alongwith complete details?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) the total number of employees with their name and domicile working in Bobby Oil Field, Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) and Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) in District Sanghar at present; (b) detail of the social work carried for locals of the District Sanghar; if not, reasons thereof; (c) detail of the Gas provided to surrounding areas/local of the above said companies; and (d) particularly detail of the social work carried out in by Bobby Oil Field for the village Ahmed Qaimkhani and surrounding areas?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) what short-term measures are being implemented to address high electricity charges, specifically in relation to combating corrupt practices within distribution companies, improving billing transparency and enhancing customer support; (b) what strategies are being employed to revise tariff structures, promote energy efficiency and upgrade transmission and distribution infrastructure to better manage and reduce electricity costs; (c) what long-term plans are in place for sector-wide reforms, investment in renewable energy and the development of an integrated energy management plan to stabilize prices and ensure cost-effectiveness; and (d) time by which, such strategies anticipated to produce tangible results in terms of reducing electricity charges and improving overall sector efficiency?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state whether there is any circular debt accumulated on account of the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) charges; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Distribution Companies (DISCOs) are over billing against the ordinary consumers and Government institutions to cover their losses; (b) if so, details of the statistics gathered so far; (c) what measures are being taken by the Government to compensate the consumers and to stop such malpractices; and (d) is there any proposal under consideration by the Government to take action against such DISCOs including action against employees involved therein?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state the total number of vehicles alongwith their models and name of companies owned by each Pakistan Embassy Consulate abroad at present?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) what are current efforts of the Government to engage and cooperate with the international community to resolve the issue of Illegally Indian Occupied Kashmir and how has the international community reacted to there efforts; and (b) what comprehensive steps are being taken to win the support of the international community, either by holding a special conference on this issue or by raising this issue exclusively in international forums so that the United National (UN) resolution can be ratified as soon as possible?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) the names of National Highways where project work is currently underway in Karachi and Hyderabad; and (b) by what time will these projects be completed?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Highways and Motorways in Sindh sustained significant damage due to the recent floods, particularly the floods of last year and they could not be repaired despite the considerable time elapsed; (b) if so, the details thereof including the extent of the damage and the current status of repairs; (c) whether funds been allocated for the repair of such Motorways and Highways, including details on the amount allocated, as well as the funds released and utilized during the last three years; and (d) what specific steps are being taken to expedite the repair work of such Motorways and Highways?

Will the Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan be pleased to state: (a) whether the Ministry is responsible for coordinating between Federal Government Organizations and the Government ofGilt-Baltistan (GB) in accordance with the Rule of Business, 1973; (b) whether Government has sought details regarding the last election of the GB Nursing Council with special reference to the date, location and organizing body responsible for holding the election; (c) the details of election procedure followed, including eligibility criteria for candidates and the voting process; (d) the detail of voter turnout among nurses in GB; (e) whether the Government of GB recognizes the results of these elections; (f) whether there is any allegations of violations of the prescribed procedures in the holding of these election; (g) if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) the details about mine workers who have lost their lives in deadly incidents in those mines; (b) details regarding progress in the implementation of safety and health standards of the workers; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to control deadly mine incidents?

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state: (a) whether any memorandum of reconciliation has been signed between Pakistan Halal Authority and Department of Islamic Development Malaysia; (b) if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that as per law, Government servant cannot be posted for the period more than three years in same station; (b) whether it is also a fact that Meter Inspectors are posted in LESCO Sub-Division Baseerpur for more than three years; (c) if so, whether the Government intends to replace the said officials; if so, when; (d) if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) whether the Iron fence has been installed on Tarnol Phatak (Railway Crossing) as a safety measures to ensure smooth traffic flow and to avoid frequent accidents; (b) whether it is a fact that due to negligence of the National Highway Authority (NHA) administration, the fence has almost broken/carried/stolen; (c) what measures have been taken for reinstallation of Iron fence; (d) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in affirmative, what action has been taken so far?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the dangerous electric wires are passing through the one poll to another poll over the roof from Government Primary School, Jhang Moohri, Tehsil Gujar Khan; (b) whether it is also a fact that the affectees approaches again and again to the concerned SDO, which is under the jurisdiction of XEN (Gujjar Khan) for shifting of dangerous electric wires; (c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in affirmative, the reason of delay; and (d) what steps are being taken by the IESCO to save the lives of the people from dangerous wires?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state the number of persons who are working in Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) at present alongwith grade and province-wise break-up thereof?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) the amount of electricity bills presently outstanding against the consumers in Punjab and Sindh with district-wise breakup; (b) the reasons for non recovery of the said amount; and (c) the number of illegal electricity connections in Lahore Division at present?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the problem of low Gas pressure in Rawal Town, Islamabad has been going on for a long time and the residents are facing a lot of difficulties; (b) if so, the steps being taken by the Government to solve this issue, and (c) the time by which above said issue would be resolved?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has not replaced the wooden dilapidated cross arms from electric transmission lines installed in 1996 almost twenty years ago from Balakot City and up to Village Kara, Tehsile Balakot, District Mansehra; (b) whether it is also a fact that the cross arms fixed at electric poles from Magra to main village Kara have exclusively become defective; (c) the transformer of 100 KV which has become defective, as well as due to its smaller capacity has become in capable to provide electricity to the large population of the aforesaid village; if so, the reasons thereof; and (d) the time by which the aforesaid dilapidated cross arms and defective smaller capacity transformer of 100 KV to 150 KV would be replaced?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether the long time and unscheduled electricity load shedding in the locality of Joad, Saray-e-Kharbuza,Dhok, Kashmirian (Sector E-14), Islamabad is being carried out by Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) for 12 to 14 hours on a daily basis; (b) whether the residents of the area are facing severe difficulties due to unscheduled loadshedding and also due to inconsiderable attitude of the SDO, in the area; and (c) whether the Government intend to take effective measures to alleviate the residents of the said area from long time and unscheduled loadshedding?