Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) the problems faced by local mobile phones manufacturing companies alongwith the steps taken to resolve them; and (b) what further steps are being taken to decrease the import and to increase the export of locally manufactured mobile phones?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the number of cases of Monkey pox virus reported in Islamabad so far; (b) whether any special counters have been established for its diagnosis and treatment; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government for this widespread epidemic in detail thereof? Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the number of cases of Monkey pox virus reported in Islamabad so far; (b) whether any special counters have been established for its diagnosis and treatment; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government for this widespread epidemic in detail thereof?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan is importing the highest quality of antibiotics; (b) whether it is also a fact that an increasing resistance to broad spectrum antibiotic is being observed; if so, the details thereof; and (c) what steps are being taken by the government to stop increasing antibiotics resistance in the country?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that railway stations from Sialkot to Wazirabad are presenting scenes of ruins; (b) only one train namely Shaheen train is being plied from Sialkot to Karachi via Narowal; and (c) whether there is no other train available for that route leaving a large number of people who travel to Sialkot for their livelihood at the mercy of local transport?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the names of regulatory departments overseeing various health sectors, their initial targets for formation and performance, the extent to which these targets have been achieved and the current status of pending business in each department; (b) details of complaints lodged against each department in the last three years, including the forums used, numbers of resolved versus pending complaints, reasons for any delays made and the implementation status of resolved complaints; (c) whether it is a fact that there are allegedly allegations that these departments operate in a “mafia-like” manner, making it difficult for individuals to obtain services assigned to them; (d) if so, what punitive and corrective measures are being implemented to address such a menace within these departments and to enhance governance and accountability?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that there is no appropriate drainage system at the under pass of Pakistan Railways, located near Gul Bajwa crossing at Sangla Hill due to which residents are facing acute difficulties; (b) if so, the steps being taken by the Pakistan Railway’s to upgrade the drainage system of aforesaid under pass?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) what are the key issued currently affecting Pakistan Railways; and (b) what steps are being taken by the Government to implement reforms, improvements and enhancements necessary to increase the efficiency, safety and service quality for passengers and freight operations?

Will the Minister for Maritime Affairs be pleased to state the steps taken by the Government to improve the shipping industry in the country?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the details of registered multivitamins of national and multinational companies approved by Drug Regulatory Authority Pakistan (DRAP) at present alongwith their prices; (b) whether it is a fact that a large number of unregistered nutraceuticals are being sold in the market and the prices of these nutraceuticals are de-regulated till date and the manufacturers/importers sell them at a price of their own choice; if so; (c) what steps are being taken by DRAP/relevant authorities in order to control the said practice?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) what are the existing subsidiaries of Pakistan Railways, including their founding objectives and an assessment of whether these objectives have been successfully met; (b) what specific operations are currently undertaken by each subsidiary and the rational for why these operations cannot be directly managed by Pakistan Railways; (c) any outstanding financial liabilities of the aforementioned subsidiaries to Pakistan Railways, alongwith relevant details and justifications; (d) whether any current employees of Pakistan Railways, the Ministry, or related departments hold positions within these subsidiaries; (e) if so, what financial benefits do they receive from these subsidiaries and does this appointment not create a conflict of interest; and (f) what measures are being implemented to rectify any irregularities, address conflicts of interest, ensure transparency and leverage the workforce of Pakistan Railways to manage these operations internally?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the country is facing a significant water scarcity issue, particularly affecting low-lying riparian areas like Sindh, resulting in difficulties for farmers to irrigate their crops and reports are indicating deviations from the Water Accord of 1991 in terms of water flow; (b) if so, the details and reasons for these changes; (c) whether the Federal Government has engaged with the respective Provincial Governments regarding aforesaid matter; and (d) what steps are being taken by the Government to ensure that Sindh receives its due share of water and to protect the interests of low-lying riparian areas?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that vaccine for measles for children available in the country is defective and not at par with the international standard; (b) whether measles affected patients have visited Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad; (c) if so, what steps are being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Maritime Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether the Ministry has taken notice of the fact that several instances of negligence by Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) have occurred, such as the ship “Sabi” being idle for several months due to alleged negligence by officers following a minor collision in Cameroon; (b) the ship “Lahore” has remained in Dubai dry dock for the last few months without the installation of a required blast management system; (c) the ship “Shalimar” had only 9 rolls installed in its anchor system, but money was received for 12 rolls; (d) the ship “Chitral” which was sent to a Sri Lanka dry dock last year for repair, had issues arise from the surveyor’s failure to change the shafts, impacting the Government treasury; (e) if so, the financial impact of such occurrences; (f) whether such negligence has been investigated; if so, the details thereof; and (g) what corrective and punitive steps are being taken to address these issues and prevent occurring such future events?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state what initiatives is the Ministry implementing to revitalize the industrial sector attract foreign investment and support local manufacturing industries to boost economic growth with latest reports indicating a downturn in manufacturing output and industrial growth?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan had introduced an Orphan Drug Policy in 2017 in order to set up a separate price control regime, ensure availability of drugs needed for patients suffering from rare diseases, if so, the details of high priority diseases mentioned in that policy; (b) the present status of implemntation upon this policy indicating also the details of measures taken under the same so far? Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination: (a) It is not a fact that the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan had introduced Orphan Drug Policy in 2017. (b) Since no such policy was introduced, therefore, no question of implementation arises.

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Neelum-Jhelum Hydro Power Plant, has been shut down once again and it is facing trouble since its inception; (b) if so, what are the reasons for this and to what extent has damages occurred; (c) how much will it going to cost or has cost the national exchequer (including the cost of rehabilitation and revenue loss); and (d) who is responsible for these affairs and what actions have been taken so far?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to refer to the Starred Question No.49 replied on 09-08-2024 and to state: (a) the latest status of the Expression of Interest (EOI) process for independent third-party audits of nursing institutions, as advertised by the World Health Organization (WHO); (b) when is the entire process of finalizing and appointing the third-party firm expected to be completed; (c) how will it be ensured that the audit is conducted in a truly independent manner; (d) what steps have been taken by the Government to prevent any undue involvement or influence by the Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC); and (e) what is the expected time frame for completing the audit and releasing its findings?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the operational track of Pakistan Railways, is 7791 km; (b) whether it is also a fact that due to poor performance of the Pakistan Railways the track has reduced since 1947; and (c) what is the total value of 7791 km of track, including all existing 625 railway stations and bridges throughout the country?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that over 50 industrial units have recently shut down; (b) if so, what immediate measures are being adopted and implemented to support the affected businesses and prevent further closures, ensuring the stability and growth of the industrial sector; and (c) whether long-term policies and strategies are being developed to address the underlying issues causing these shutdowns, such as energy shortages or regulatory challenges, to foster a more resilient and sustainable industrial environment in the country?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) what measures are being taken by the Border Health Services (BHS) at entry points to stop the spread of virus; (b) how is the Government addressing surveillance gaps at airports and borders to prevent the spread of the new Monkey Pox (M-Pox) viral clade, World Health Organization (WHO) as re-declared the Mpox desease as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state: (a) the details of share of water of each provinces as per Water Apportionment Accord 1991; and (b) how much command area is irrigated by canal water during the Kharif and Rabbi season during the years 2020 to 2024?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state: (a) what is the current status of the Diamer-Bhasha Dam Project, in terms of construction progress, including details on key milestones achieved, phases completed, any delays encountered and updated timelines for upcoming stages; (b) whether the cost of the Diamer-Bhasha Dam Project increased significantly; (c) if so, the details on the cost increase, including the reasons for these changes; (d) what steps are being taken to manage and control costs effectively which includes measures for cost control, efficiency improvements and performance monitoring; and (e) how is cost evaluation and management conducted to prevent waste and ensure that funds are contributing effectively to the project’s goals?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the industrial sector in the country has been grappling with significant challenges, including soaring electricity costs and financial pressures, leading to the partial or complete suspension of operations by several industrial units; (b) if so, the details thereof and up to what extent these challenges affected the industries; (c) the detail of average number of jobs generated by the industrial sector over the past three years, including any notable positive or negative changes in employment levels during this period; and (d) what specific measures are being implemented by the Government to address these challenges and support the affected industries in order to stabilize and revitalize the above sector?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) the total number of Railway facilities established in District Sanghar, alongwith the total number of sanctioned and filled posts in the said districts; (b) whether it is a fact that locals, who are preferred for employment as per laid-down regulations, are not being given their due share against the sanctioned strength of posts at the railway facilities in District Sanghar; (c) if so, what are the reasons for this discrepancy; and (d) what corrective measures are being taken by the Government to ensure that locals are provided employment in accordance with the regulations?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state: (a) the current status of the net hydel profit share due, for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), including the total outstanding amount as of the most recent data available; (b) the reasons for the pendency in disbursing the outstanding amount to the KP including the any administrative, financial or procedural issues contributing to the delay; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to address and resolve the outstanding payments, expedite the payment process and ensure timely future disbursements?