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Senate Assembly   |     Jan 01, 2020 To Feb 17, 2020     |     Session No: 295     |     Session Type: Regular

  Session Time [In Hours : Minutes]

Sitting Date Sitting No. Schedule Starting Time Actual Starting Time Delay End Time of Sitting Total Sitting Time Break
01 Jan, 2020 1 03:00 03:00 00:00 05:31 2:31 0:00
02 Jan, 2020 2 03:00 03:00 00:00 04:36 1:36 0:00
03 Jan, 2020 3 03:30 03:30 00:00 05:27 1:57 0:00
06 Jan, 2020 4 03:00 03:00 00:00 08:04 4:46 0:18
07 Jan, 2020 5 03:00 03:05 00:05 03:29 0:24 0:00
08 Jan, 2020 6 03:00 03:00 00:00 03:22 0:22 0:00
10 Jan, 2020 7 10:30 10:30 00:00 12:44 2:14 0:00
13 Jan, 2020 8 03:00 03:00 00:00 05:36 2:36 0:00
14 Jan, 2020 9 03:00 03:00 00:00 05:52 2:52 0:00
17 Jan, 2020 10 10:30 10:30 00:00 12:50 2:20 0:00
20 Jan, 2020 11 03:00 03:00 00:00 06:41 3:41 0:00
21 Jan, 2020 12 03:00 03:00 00:00 05:34 2:34 0:00
24 Jan, 2020 13 10:30 10:33 00:03 02:48 3:08 1:07
27 Jan, 2020 14 03:00 03:00 00:00 06:03 3:03 0:00
28 Jan, 2020 15 03:00 03:00 00:00 05:49 2:49 0:00
31 Jan, 2020 16 10:30 10:30 00:00 01:00 2:30 0:00
03 Feb, 2020 17 04:00 04:00 00:00 08:13 4:04 0:09
04 Feb, 2020 18 03:00 03:00 00:00 06:14 3:00 0:14
07 Feb, 2020 19 10:30 10:30 00:00 12:54 2:24 0:00
10 Feb, 2020 20 04:00 04:00 00:00 08:20 4:02 0:18
11 Feb, 2020 21 03:30 03:30 00:00 05:58 2:28 0:00
14 Feb, 2020 22 02:00 02:00 00:00 04:11 2:11 0:00
17 Feb, 2020 23 04:00 04:03 00:03 05:37 1:34 0:00
Total/Average 0:00 59:06 2:06

  Attendance

Key Members' Attendance
Sitting No. Chairman Deputy Chairman Panel of Presiding Officers Prime Minister Leader of the House Leader of the Opposition
1

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Present

Present

2:31 0:00 0:00 0:00 2:31 1:05
2

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Present

Present

1:36 0:00 0:00 0:00 1:36 0:53
3

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Present

Present

1:57 0:00 0:00 0:00 1:50 0:43
4

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Present

Present

1:08 0:00 3:38 0:00 1:31 3:02
5

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Absent

Present

0:24 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:24 0:24
6

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Present

Present

0:22 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:22 0:22
7

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Present

Present

2:14 0:00 0:00 0:00 2:03 1:53
8

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Present

Present

2:36 0:00 0:00 0:00 2:30 1:20
9

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Present

Present

2:52 0:00 0:00 0:00 2:21 1:23
10

Absent

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Present

0:00 0:30 1:50 0:00 1:52 1:33
11

Present

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Present

3:41 0:00 0:00 0:00 3:19 2:23
12

Present

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Present

2:34 0:00 0:00 0:00 2:19 2:04
13

Present

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Present

0:56 2:12 0:00 0:00 4:15 2:18
14

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Absent

Present

3:03 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 2:32
15

Absent

Present

Present

Absent

Absent

Present

0:00 2:49 0:00 0:00 0:00 2:03
16

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Present

Present

2:30 0:00 0:00 0:00 2:13 2:10
17

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Present

Present

4:04 0:00 0:00 0:00 3:09 2:52
18

Present

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Present

0:03 3:11 0:00 0:00 2:41 2:32
19

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Present

Present

2:24 0:00 0:00 0:00 2:03 1:31
20

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Present

Present

4:02 0:00 0:00 0:00 2:10 1:59
21

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

2:28 0:00 0:00 0:00 1:15 0:00
22

Present

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Present

2:11 0:00 0:00 0:00 1:35 1:41
23

Present

Present

Present

Absent

Absent

Present

1:34 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 1:30

No. of Sittings Attended

21

8

23

0

19

22

Total Time

45:10

8:42

5:28

0:00

41:59

38:13

Member's Attendance in each Sitting
Sitting No. Members At Outset Members At End Maximum Members Minority Members
1 19 24 63 2
2 14 20 68 2
3 13 22 78 2
4 19 14 83 3
5 15 31 81 2
6 41 79 90 3
7 14 23 61 2
8 15 24 62 2
9 15 14 74 2
10 15 19 57 2
11 17 20 62 2
12 15 24 63 2
13 21 10 64 2
14 14 16 67 2
15 15 13 69 2
16 16 14 62 2
17 29 16 68 3
18 14 18 68 2
19 14 17 55 2
20 13 17 66 2
21 14 23 69 3
22 10 21 73 2
23 11 13 68 2
Average Attendance 17 21 68 2

Members Attendance by Sitting and Party
Party Total Membership Average Present Average Absent Average Leave
IND 30 17 11 2
PPPP 19 12 6 0
PML-N 16 11 5 0
PTI 15 13 2 0
NP 5 3 1 0
MQM 5 2 2 1
JUI 3 2 1 0
JI 2 2 0 0
BAP 2 1 1 0
PKMAP 2 2 0 0
PML-F 1 1 0 0
ANP 1 1 0 0
JUI-F 1 1 0 0
BNP-M 1 1 0 0

Parliamentary Leaders Attendance

Sitting No. Parliamentary Leaders
PML PML-F PPPP PTI MQM JUI PkMAP JI BNP-A ANP BNP NP
1

Absent

Absent

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Absent
2

Absent

Absent

Absent

Present

Absent

Absent

Present

Present

Absent

Absent

Absent

Present
3

Absent

Absent

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Absent
4

Absent

Present

Absent

Present

Present

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent

Present

Absent

Present
5

Absent

Present

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent

Present

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent
6

Absent

Absent

Present

Present

Present

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent
7

Absent

Present

Present

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent
8

Absent

Absent

Absent

Present

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent

Present

Absent

Absent
9

Absent

Absent

Absent

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Absent

Present

Absent

Absent
10

Absent

Present

Present

Present

Absent

Absent

Present

Present

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent
11

Absent

Present

Present

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Absent
12

Absent

Present

Present

Present

Absent

Absent

Present

Present

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent
13

Absent

Present

Present

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Present

Absent

Absent

Absent

Present
14

Absent

Absent

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Present

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent

Present
15

Absent

Absent

Present

Present

Absent

Absent

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Absent
16

Absent

Absent

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Present

Present

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent
17

Absent

Absent

Present

Present

Present

Present

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Absent
18

Absent

Present

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Absent
19

Absent

Absent

Absent

Present

Absent

Present

Present

Absent

Absent

Present

Absent

Absent
20

Absent

Absent

Absent

Present

Absent

Absent

Present

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent
21

Absent

Absent

Present

Present

Absent

Absent

Present

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent

Absent
22

Absent

Absent

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Present

Present

Absent

Absent

Absent

Present
23

Absent

Absent

Present

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Absent

Present

Absent

Absent

No. of Sittings Attended

0 8 16 21 9 7 20 12 0 11 0 5

  Protest /Walkout /Boycott

Sitting No.   Type Party(ies) Member(s) Reasons Time (Minutes)
6 Protest JI NP PKMAP 30 Against the passage of bills. 3
7 Walkout 150 Non-availability of gas to baluchistan areas 6
7 Protest 150 Non-availibity of gas to baluchsitan areas. 5
11 Token Walkout 146 Against abcense of Minister for National Food Security and Research in floor crises debate. 5
15 Token Walkout 146 Agaist abscense of ministers during qs hours. 1
20 Token Walkout 146 Against govt unclear stance on future of indus water treaty. 4
21 Token Walkout 146 Against absence of ministers during qs hour. 4
22 Protest 41 Not allowed to speak for point of public imp. 3
23 Token Walkout 146 Against FIA Report on Wheat Crisis. 2
23 Walkout 146 Absences of relevant minister to respond in adjournment motion. 5

  Quorum

Sitting No.   Name of Representative who Point out Quorum Speaker's Action
21 Syed Waqar Mehdi, PPPP The count was made, the Quorum was found complete
23 Behramand, PPPP Called the bells to be Rung for five minutes

  Orders of the Day

  Question Hour ( View All Questions )

Sitting No. Ministry Starred Un-starred Total
7 Defence 2 0 2
7 Information and Broadcasting 9 1 10
7 Inter-Provincial Coordination 1 0 1
7 Interior 26 0 26
7 Narcotics Control 3 0 3
7 Railways 11 0 11
7 States and Frontier Regions 1 0 1
9 Federal Education and Professional Training 16 0 16
9 Communication 11 0 11
9 Foreign Affairs 4 0 4
9 Inter-Provincial Coordination 2 0 2
9 Maritime Affairs 2 0 2
9 National Food Security and Research 5 0 5
9 National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination 32 0 32
9 Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development 3 0 3
10 Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs 22 3 25
10 Industries & Production 9 1 10
10 Planning, Development and Reform 1 0 1
10 Privatization 2 0 2
12 Aviation Division 10 0 10
12 Cabinet Division 6 0 6
12 Climate Change Division 7 0 7
12 Commerce and Textile 11 0 11
12 Establishment Division 7 0 7
12 Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division 9 0 9
13 Energy (Petroleum Division) 18 0 18
13 Energy (Power Division) 22 0 22
13 Housing & Works 6 0 6
13 Law and Justice 4 0 4
13 Prime Minister’s Office 3 0 3
13 Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony 4 0 4
13 Water Resources 7 0 7
15 Defence 2 0 2
15 Interior 17 3 20
15 Narcotics Control 6 0 6
15 Railways 8 0 8
16 Federal Education and Professional Training 14 0 14
16 Communication 5 0 5
16 Foreign Affairs 4 0 4
16 National Food Security and Research 1 0 1
16 National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination 10 0 10
16 Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development 1 0 1
18 Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs 11 0 11
18 Industries & Production 3 0 3
18 Planning, Development and Special Initiatives 3 0 3
18 Privatization 1 0 1
19 Aviation Division 7 0 7
19 Cabinet Division 2 0 2
19 Commerce and Textile 8 0 8
19 Establishment Division 3 0 3
19 Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division 5 0 5
21 Energy (Petroleum Division) 7 0 7
21 Energy (Power Division) 4 1 5
21 Housing & Works 1 1 2
21 Human Rights 2 0 2
21 Prime Minister’s Office 3 0 3
21 Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony 1 0 1
21 Water Resources 3 0 3
Total408 10 418

  Private Motion

Sitting No. Private Motion Status
18
A resolution to show soladirty with Kashmiri's struggle against freedom.
Passed

  Adjournment Motion

Sitting No. Adjournment Motion Status
23
negotiations of the government economic team with International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Debated

  Calling Attention Notices

Sitting No. Calling Attention Notices Ministry Status
5
revelation by EU Disinfolab regarding setting up of 260 fake media outlets by Indian network to target Pakistan and to influence EU and UN with critical content against Pakistan
Foreign Affairs Deffered
5
the crippling shortage of gas in harsh winter season all across the country which has affected both domestic and commercial consumers
Petroleum Deffered
7
the crippling shortage of gas in harsh winter season all across the country which has affected both domestic and commercial consumers
Petroleum Reffered To Committee

  Legislative Business

Sitting No. Name of Bill Type Status
1 The Geographical Indications (Registration and Protection) Bill, 2019 Government Introduced
1 The Foreign Exchange Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2019 Government Introduced
1 The Anti Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill, 2019 Government Introduced
1 The Naya Pakistan Housing and Development Authority Bill, 2019 Government Introduced
4 The Pakistan Engineering Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019 Private Introduced
4 The Unani, Ayurvedic and Homeopathic Practitioners (Amendment) Bill, 2019 Private Introduced
4 The Islamabad Prevention of Beggary Bill, 2019 Private Introduced
4 The Guardians and Wards (Amendment) Bill, 2019 Private Introduced
4 The Dyslexia Special Measures Bill, 2019 Private Introduced
4 The Rights of Persons Arrested, Detained or under Custodial Investigation Bill, 2019 Private Introduced
4 The National Highways Safety (Amendment) Bill, 2019 Private Introduced
4 The Pakistan Climate Change (Amendment) Bill, 2019 Private Deferred
4 The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Amendment of Article 45) Private Deferred
4 The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Amendment of Article 213) Private Deferred
4 The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Amendment of Article 198) Private Deferred
5 The Naya Pakistan Housing and Development Authority Bill, 2019 Government Deferred
5 The Pakistan Army (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Government Introduced
5 The Pakistan Air Force (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Government Introduced
5 The Pakistan Navy (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Government Introduced
6 The Pakistan Army (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Government Passed
6 The Pakistan Air Force (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Government Passed
6 The Pakistan Navy (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Government Passed
7 The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority Bill, 2019 Government Passed
7 The Mutual Legal Assistance (Criminal Matters) Bill, 2020 Government Introduced
8 The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Amendment of Article 213) Private Deferred
8 The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Amendment of Article 45) Private Deferred
8 The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Amendment of Article 198) Private Deferred
8 The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Amendment of Articles 213 and 215) Private Introduced
8 The Post Office Bill, 2019 Private Passed
8 The Islamabad Community Integration Bill, 2019 Private Passed
9 The Zainab Alert, Response and Recovery Bill, 2020 Government Introduced
9 The ICT Rights of Persons with Disability Bill, 2020 Government Introduced
9 The Letters of Administration and Succession Certificates Bill, 2020 Government Introduced
9 The Legal Aid and Justice Authority Bill, 2020 Government Introduced
9 The Enforcement of Women’s Property Rights Bill, 2020 Government Introduced
9 The Superior Courts (Court Dress and Mode of Address) Order (Repeal) Bill, 2020 Government Introduced
9 The Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2019 Government Introduced
9 The Naya Pakistan Housing and Development Authority Bill, 2019 Government Passed
11 The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Amendment of Article 213) Private Introduced
11 The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Amendment of Article 45) Private Introduced
11 The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Amendment of Article 198) Private Not Taken Up
11 The Islamabad Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2018 Private Not Taken Up
11 The Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power (Amendment), 2019 Government Passed
11 The Foreign Private Investment (Promotion and Protection) (Amendment) Bill, 2018 Private Withdrawn
11 The Board of Investment (Amendment) Bill, 2018 Private Withdrawn
11 The Banks (Nationalization) (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Government Referred the bill to Committee
11 The University of Islamabad Bill, 2020 Government Referred the bill to Committee
11 The Mutual Legal Assistance (Criminal Matters) Bill, 2020 Government Not Taken Up
13 The Enforcement of Women’s Property Rights (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 (Ordinance No. XXIV of 2019) Government Deferred
14 The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Amendment of Article 198) Private Not Taken Up
14 The Maternity and Paternity Leave Bill, 2018 Private Passed
14 The Islamabad Compulsory Vaccination and Protection of Health Workers Bill, 2019 Private Passed
17 The Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Private Deferred
17 The Chairman and Speaker (Salaries, Allowances and Privileges) (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Private Rejected
17 The Deputy Chairman and Deputy Speaker (Salaries, Allowances and Privileges) (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Private Rejected
17 The Members of Parliament (Salaries and Allowances) (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Private Rejected
17 The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Amendment of Article 198) Private Deferred
17 The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2018 (Amendment of Article 260) Private Withdrawn
17 The National Counter Terrorism Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2019 Government Referred the bill to Committee
17 The Letters of Administration and Succession Certificates Bill, 2020 Government Passed
19 The Federal Public Service Commission (Validation of Rules) Bill, 2020 Government Referred the bill to Committee
20 The Islamabad Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2018 Private Passed
20 The Torture and Custodial Death (Prevention and Punishment) Bill, 2020 Private Introduced
20 The Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Private Introduced
20 The Islamabad Consumers Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Private Deferred
20 The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2020 (Insertion of new Article 25B) Private Deferred
20 The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Amendment of Article 198) Private Deferred
20 The National Counter Terrorism Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2019 Government Passed
21 The Foreign Exchange Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2019 Government Passed
21 The Anti-Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill, 2019 Government Passed
22 The Geographical Indications (Registration and Protection) Bill, 2019 Government Passed
22 The Legal Aid and Justice Authority Bill, 2020 Government Passed
22 The Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2019 Government Passed
22 The Enforcement of Women’s Property Rights Bill, 2020 Government Passed
22 The Superior Courts (Court Dress and Mode of Address) Order (Repeal) Bill, 2020 Government Passed
22 The Banks (Nationalization) (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Government Passed
23 The Islamabad High Court (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Private Introduced
23 The Islamabad Consumers Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Private Introduced
23 The Anti-terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Private Introduced
23 The Pakistan Penal Code (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Private Introduced
23 The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Amendment of Article 198) Private Deferred

  Resolution

Sitting No. Resolution Type of Resolution Status
4 This House recommends that the Government should take measures to facilitate the businesses and to eradicate the red tape culture in order to promote business activities in the country Private Adopted
4 This House recommends that the Government should take necessary steps to launch programmes for imparting training in various skills to women in the country and to provide them with suitable employment in order to help alleviate the population living below the poverty line in the country Private Adopted
4 This House recommends to the Government to take necessary steps for increasing Pakistan's share of value added exports to the European Union countries Private Adopted
4 This House recommends that the Government employees appointed on disabled persons quota may be exempted from payment of Income tax Private Adopted
4 This House recommends that the recent 10% increase in Toll Tax on Motorways should be withdrawn Private Deferred
8 This House recommends that the recent 10% increase in Toll Tax on Motorways should be withdrawn Private Debated
8 on the Sad demise of former Chief Election Commissioner Mr. Justice (Retd.) Fakhuddin G. Ebrahim. January Private Adopted
8 This House recommends that scholarships for admission in Medical and Dental colleges granted to the students of Balochistan and FATA by HEC under the scheme for "Provision of Higher Education Opportunities for the Students of Balochistan and FATA" in 2019 be maintained and extended till 2022 Private Deferred
8 This House recommends that the Government should take necessary steps in coordination with the Provincial Governments for the training and development of human resources in order to maximize the returns from the opportunities arising out of the implementation of CPEC projects in the country Private Adopted
8 Realizing the grave consequences of the alarming rate of population growth revealed in the population census, 2017 in the country and its adverse impacts on people and society; Recognizing the fact that parents not only have the right to freely decide the number and spacing of their children but also the responsibility of maintaining a balance between their family size and resources; The House urges upon the Government to take all necessary steps in coordination with the Provincial Governments to bring down the rate of population growth to a sustainable level through intensive information campaigns and expansion of family planning services in the country Private Deferred
8 This House shows deep concern on the 10% reduction in the budget of Higher Education Commission during the current fiscal year as against the last fiscal year which coupled with 20% inflation and depreciation of Pakistani Currency increases to critical level. The House deplores that as against the demand of Rs. 103 billion, later revised to Rs. 84 billion, made by the Universities Grants Commission for the current fiscal year the Government only allocated Rs. 59 billion which has resulted in financial crisis in the Universities. The House recognizes that higher education is the right of every citizen and the provision of the same is the fundamental and constitutional responsibility of the State and the Government.The House, therefore, demands that the Government should take immediate steps to provide Rs. 21 billion more to the HEC in order to enable the Universities to overcome their financial crisis Private Adopted
8 This House recommends that the Government should take necessary steps to establish a State of Art Trauma Center in all hospitals under the administrative control of the Federal Government Private Adopted
11 This House recommends that the recent 10% increase in Toll Tax on Motorways should be withdrawn Private Rejected
11 This House recommends that scholarships for admission in Medical and Dental colleges granted to the students of Balochistan and FATA by HEC under the scheme for "Provision of Higher Education Opportunities for the Students of Balochistan and FATA" in 2019 be maintained and extended till 2022 Private Adopted
11 This House recommends that the practice of reemployment of retired employees of PIA on contract basis should be stopped forthwith in order to provide better opportunities to the youth/young officers of the country Private Reffered To Committee
11 This House recommends that, in view of the huge unemployment in the country, the Government should enhance the limit of age relaxation for recruitment in the Federal Government Departments by further two years Private Reffered To Committee
11 This House recommends that the Government should take necessary steps to implement the "ease of doing business" programme, initiated by the present government, in letter and spirit and facilitate the business community to encourage the local and foreign investors to make investment in the country Private Adopted
11 This House recommends that the Government should take immediate steps to provide official accommodations to all employees working in Government and semi Government departments Private Adopted
11 This House recommends that biographies of all the Martyrs who have been awarded Nishan-e-Haider so far may be included in the curriculum of all the educational institutions in the country Private Deferred
14 This House recommends that biographies of all the Martyrs who have been awarded Nishan-e-Haider so far may be included in the curriculum of all the educational institutions in the country Private Adopted
14 This House recommends that Federal Government should take necessary measures to make all public buildings, hospitals, recreational and educational facilities accessible for persons with disabilities (PWDs) with accordance to article 9 of United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) which Pakistan has ratified in 2011 Private Adopted
14 Whereas it is a fact that on Multan-Sukkur Motorway no interchange has been provided in Tehsil Sadiqabad to connect 1.1 million population of the Tehsil thereby forcing them to use the distant Guddu Interchange in Sindh Province or travel 60 kms back to Iqbalabad Interchange in District Rahim Yar Khan; Recognizing that District Rahim Yar Khan has been provided connectivity to this Motorway through three interchanges at different places, depriving the entire Tehsil of Sadiqabad of the connectivity to Motorway by non-provision of an interchange is a clear discrimination and denial of social and economic rights to the people of Sadiqabad.” Realizing that Pakistan's largest gas processing and supply project i.e. Pak-Qatar LNG project has been established in Village Bhong, Tehsil Sadiqabad, and the famous Bhong Mosque, famous tourist site is also located there, non-provision of connectivity to the motorway will adversely affect the economic viability and potential benefits of the said project and the tourist spot in that Tehsil; Therefore, in view of the social and economic importance of the area, this house recommends that the Government should take immediate steps for the construction of an Interchange at village Bhong, Tehsil Sadiqabad, District Rahim Yar Khan at the Multan-Sukkur Motorway Private Adopted
14 This House recommends that the Government should take immediate steps for prevention of epidemic infectious diseases like Influenza viruses types A, B and C and Diphtheria in the winter season in Islamabad Capital Territory and to issue specific directions to the public sector hospitals in this regard Private Deferred
14 The Senate of Pakistan expresses its deepest dismay and shock on the vicious and contemptuous act of burning and desecrating the Holy Quran in Norway by the member of SIAN, a right wing Islamophobic Norwegian group which has shocked the Muslims around the world The Senate of Pakistan strongly condemns this act for being hateful, vicious, and contrary to the principles of International law laid down in several instruments including the UN General Assembly Resolution No 36/55 of 25 November 1981, Article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the European Court of Human Rights & European Guidelines on Freedom of Religion & Belief, the General Assembly Resolution 56/6 of 9 November 2001 on the Global Agenda for Dialogue among Civilizations and the Resolution of UN Commission on Human Rights 2005/40 The House considers that this viciously irresponsible act of the members of the infamous SIAN is calculated to harm interfaith harmony, communal peace, religious tolerance and ultimately global peace and tranquility. The Senate of Pakistan resolves to stand for upholding the globally recognized principles highlighted above and expresses the collective will of State and people of Pakistan against the vicious act of desecration of the Holy Quran by the members of SIAN and other Islamophobes. Therefore, the Senate of Pakistan: 1. Urges the Muslims to stay calm and refuse to be intimidated by the hate-mongering Islamophobes, and spread Islam's message of peace, tolerance and universal brotherhood; 2. Calls upon the Government of Pakistan i) To summon the Ambassador of Norway and convey the sense of shock and anguish felt by the people of Pakistan against the act of SIAN; ii) To impress upon the Norwegian authorities for taking lawful action against those who desecrated the Holy Quran in Oslo on 19th November, 2019; iii) To direct its diplomatic staff in Norway to provide appropriate legal and moral assistance to the Muslims who have been arrested in the incident; and iv) To use all political and diplomatic channels to ensure that such incidents are not repeated in the UN members States.” The notices of resolutions of Senators Mian Muhammad Ateeq Shaikh, Mulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, Mulana Faiz Muhammad, Sirajul Haq and Kamran Michael on the same issue were also clubbed with the instant resolution Private Adopted
14 This House pays tribute to the legendary and popular poet Late Ahmed Faraz on the eve of his birthday. The House considers that Mr. Ahmad Faraz was a great poet of the country who rendered invaluable literary contributions for the country. He gave message of love, harmony and peace through his poetry. The Legendary poet will always be remembered with love and respect Private Adopted
17 This House recommends that the Government should take immediate steps for prevention of epidemic infectious diseases like Influenza viruses types A, B and C and Diphtheria in the winter season in Islamabad Capital Territory and to issue specific directions to the public sector hospitals in this regard Private Adopted
17 This House recommends to the Government to formulate a comprehensive policy to address the issues of inflation and unemployment in the country Private Adopted
17 This House recommends that the Government should introduce a Group Insurance Scheme for its Employees, whereby Federal Government Servants shall be entitled to get the insured amount at the time of retirement out of their Group Insurance Fund, on the analogy of the Provincial Government employees Private Deferred
17 This House recommends that the Custom gateway at Chaman border be kept opened on 24 hours basis on the analogy of customs gateway at Torkham border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to increase the magnitude of trade with Afghanistan and to facilitate the movement of people Private Adopted
17 This House condemns the ban placed on media coverage of different political leaders by PEMRA and calls upon the Government to ensure media freedom and lift all such bans Private Dropped
20 This House recommends that the Government should introduce a Group Insurance Scheme for its Employees, whereby Federal Government Servants shall be entitled to get the insured amount at the time of retirement out of their Group Insurance Fund, on the analogy of the Provincial Government employees Private Deferred
20 This House recommends that the Government should establish regular crossing point at Pak-Afghan border in the area of Kharki, Shahi bin Shahi, district Lower Dir for cross border movement of the people Private Deferred
20 This House recommends to the Government to formulate a support structure for kidnapped and missing individuals Private Adopted
20 This House recommends that the Government should take necessary steps to fix the minimum wage for labourers @ Rs. 30,000/ p.m., increase the pension of labourers @ 100%, ensure the timely payment of death grant, marriage grant, educational stipends to the labourers and their children out of the workers welfare fund and prohibit the transfer of money from the said fund to other heads/sectors Private Deferred
20 This House salutes the people of Kashmir who have sacrificed their lives for their right of self determination. The House also pays tribute to the security forces of the country for sacrificing their lives to protect the LoC against the Indian aggression. The House recommends that the Government should: i) move a Resolution in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) asking for fixing the date of plebiscite in Jammu and Kashmir for the self determination of Kashmiri people as per the UNSC decision and the Karachi Agreement of 1949 which shall be supervised by the Truce Sub-Committee to be constituted under the said Agreement;ii) Should ask the International Human Rights Commission, Geneva to send a high powered delegation to investigate the recent human rights violations in Indian Occupies Kashmir during the curfew continuously for more than 100 days; iii) should appoint a high powered delegation to go to the OIC to ask it to play its role for the protection of oppressed Kashmiri people. Private Adopted
20 This House expresses its concern over the non-fulfillment of the pledges made to the people of erstwhile FATA at the time of its merger with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; The House also deplores the non-implementation of the Rs.100 billion annual development package and provision of employment to the youth of the erstwhile FATA; The House, therefore urges upon the Government to take necessary steps for the fulfillment of all the pledges made with the people of those areas with particular reference to release and make plan for utilization of the Rs. 100 billion package, development of infrastructure, establishment of the Universities, provision of employment to the youth, electrification of the non-electrified areas, provision of uninterrupted electricity and establishment of regular crossing points on Pak-Afghan border for promotion of trade in those areas Private Deferred
20 The Senate of Pakistan expresses its full solidarity and support to the Government, Parliament and people of China as they combat the Corona Virus crisis with dedication, commitment and courage. The Senate also wishes to express its appreciation to the Government of China for treating Pakistani Citizens, especially students in Wuhan just like their own citizens, by providing them protection and comfort. The Senate also wishes to place on record its appreciation of the leadership of President Xi Jinping, who is a great friend of Pakistan, in strongly leading what will be a very successful operation to combat, contain and finally eliminate the Corona virus. Pakistan fully supports the counter attack on the Corona Virus launched by China and extends full cooperation to our Chinese brethren in this difficult moment of the medical and health emergency caused by the Corona Virus Private Adopted
23 This House recommends that the Government should prepare a National Transport Policy for National Highways and Motorways in order to protect commuter’s rights, improve facilities for commuters, improve traffic discipline and to carry out regular maintenance of highways and motorways in the country Private Deferred
23 Recognizing the fact that on the Hazara Motorway (M-15) no interchange has been provided to connect the Abbottabad city; Realizing that Abbottabad is the divisional headquarter, the most populated district of Hazara division and not only a tourist place itself but also connecting the famous tourist sites of Thandyani, Galliyat, Nathia Gali, Ayubia, Muree and Azad Kashmir as well as home of Pakistan Military Academy Kakul; Therefore, in order to facilitate the large population of Abbotabad City as well as the tourists and residents of Thandyani, Galliyat, Nathia Gali and Ayubia besides providing quick access to the Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul, this House recommends that the Government should take necessary steps for the construction of an Interchange and road to connect Abbottabad city to Hazara Motorway (M-15) Private Adopted
23 The Senate of Pakistan; Conscious of the obligations of the State of Pakistan under Article 40 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 which provides that the State shall ''promote international peace and security, foster goodwill and friendly relations among all nations and encourage the settlement of international disputes by peaceful means''; Aware of the moral obligations of the world community, including Pakistan, to stand for just, fair and peaceful resolution of Palestinian issue in the light of about two hundred UNGA and UNSC resolutions; Committed to upholding and preserving the principles of freedom, justice, equity and fair play as enunciated by numerous instruments of international law;Dismayed by the continued occupation of Palestinians’ land by the Israel, detention of hundreds of Palestinians in Israeli jails, and the relentless oppression of Palestinians by the Israeli forces; Concerned by the so called '' deal of the century'' that tantamount to an instrument of humiliating surrender for the Palestinians before the oppressor and the aggressor; Realizing the need for a just, fair and peaceful solution of the issue of Palestine in the light of UNGA and UNSC resolutions, including the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian State, safe return of all Palestinians to their homes and lands currently in illegitimate possession of Israeli settlers in breach of international law, and stopping the acts of aggression against Palestinians; This House Calls upon the Government of Pakistan to: i) Take steps for summoning an emergency Summit Meeting of the OIC to chalk out a consensus-based strategy, with due regard to the rights and legitimate interests of the Palestinian people as recognized by the international law, for amicable settlement of the Palestinian issue;ii) Take steps for summoning special session of the UNGA to consider the constitution of an international Arbitration Commission, to hear the Palestinians and other stakeholders, and explore options for a peaceful resolution of the Palestinian issue, including the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian State, the safe return of Palestinian refugees to their homes and land currently under illegitimate occupation of Israelis, and immediate release of all Palestinians currently languishing in Israeli jails; 4 iii) Constitute a Special Committee of the parliamentarians, international law experts and representatives of human rights organizations, to visit Canada, Mexico, Latin and South America, the UK, the EU members, Russia, Turkey, China, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, African countries and Middle Eastern States as a global awareness campaign to sensitize the world community about the need for: a) A peaceful and just solution to the Palestinian issue in the larger interest of world peace and security; b) Continued aid and technical assistance to the Palestinians in the wake of the "Deal of the Century" that entails no more aid.” Private Adopted
23 This House recommends that the Government should take steps to increase the upper age limit from 40 years to 45 years for BS-18 and from 45 years to 50 years for BS-19 officers for posting as Community Welfare Attachee in Pakistan Missions abroad Private Deferred
23 This House recommends that the Government should introduce a Group Insurance Scheme for its Employees, whereby Federal Government Servants shall be entitled to get the insured amount at the time of retirement out of their Group Insurance Fund, on the analogy of the Provincial Government employees Private Reffered To Committee
23 This House condemns the recent wheat and flour crisis in the country, this unprecedented rise in the prices of both commodities and the resultant record inflationary trend in the country has broken the back of masses which clearly shows the non-serious attitude, incompetence and negligence of the incumbent government and its inability to provide relief to the people; Concerned about the miseries of common masses that has been multiplied by the artificial shortage of these commodities. Despite facing desert locust attack, floods and record inflation, this House is unable to understand the logic behind allowing exports of these commodities in these testing times; Urges that every possible measure shall be taken by the Government to provide safeguard to the people and ensure that effective measures shall be taken to ensure the social welfare of the people;Demands that the Government should immediately place the inquiry report of Federal Investigation Agency about current wheat crisis before the Senate of Pakistan, so that vulnerable people of Pakistan will be able to identify the main culprits responsible for creating this crisis. Private Adopted
23 This House condemns the recent wheat and flour crisis in the country, this unprecedented rise in the prices of both commodities and the resultant record inflationary trend in the country has broken the back of masses which clearly shows the non-serious attitude, incompetence and negligence of the incumbent government and its inability to provide relief to the people; Concerned about the miseries of common masses that has been multiplied by the artificial shortage of these commodities. Despite facing desert locust attack, floods and record inflation, this House is unable to understand the logic behind allowing exports of these commodities in these testing times; Urges that every possible measure shall be taken by the Government to provide safeguard to the people and ensure that effective measures shall be taken to ensure the social welfare of the people; Demands that the Government should immediately place the inquiry report of Federal Investigation Agency about current wheat crisis before the Senate of Pakistan, so that vulnerable people of Pakistan will be able to identify the main culprits responsible for creating this crisis Private Adopted

  Reports

Sitting No. Report Status
1
presented report of the Committee on Privilege Motion No.01(288)/2019-M moved by Senator Bahramand Khan Tangi on 26th April, 2019, against the IG Police Islamabad and all the concerned involved in the incident of “Lathi Charge” upon Senator Bahramand Khan Tangi who went to observe the court proceedings with respect to the cases of Mr. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman, Pakistan People’s Party
Presented
1
presented report of the Functional Committee on its visits / meetings to the Districts Badin, Tharparkar and Karachi from 8th to 11th January, 2019
Presented
1
presented report of the Functional Committee on its visits / meetings to the Districts Rajanpur, MuzaffarGarh, Layyah, Lodhran and Lahore from 12th to 15th February, 2019
Presented
1
presented report of the Committee on a point of public importance raised by Senator Aurangzeb Khan on 26th April, 2019, regarding problems faced by pensioners of Levies Personnel, who performed duties in Kurram & Orakzai districts in erstwhile FATA
Presented
1
presented report of the Committee on a point of public importance raised by Senator Sajjad Hussain Turi on 9th May, 2019, regarding problems faced by Pakistani expatriates due to biometric system in the banks
Presented
1
presented report of the Standing Committee on the subject matter of starred question No. 15, asked by Senator Chaudhary Tanvir Khan on 28th August, 2018, regarding core responsibilities and jurisdiction of Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA)
Presented
1
presented report of the Standing Committee on a point of public importance, raised by Senator Muhammad Usman Khan Kakar on 3rd September, 2018, regarding gunfire by security forces on the peaceful protest in Waziristan
Presented
1
presented report of the Standing Committee on the subject matter of a Calling Attention Notice moved by Senator Mian Raza Rabbani on 26th April, 2019, regarding re-allocation of Rs. 24 billion out of Rs. 27 billion under the head of Special Initiative of CPEC towards other programmes
Presented
1
presented report of the Standing Committee on the subject matter of starred question No. 117, asked by Senator Muhammad Talha Mehmood on 2nd May, 2019, regarding minimum ratio of land under forest cover out of the total land of a country required to save the climate and have a better environment indicating also the present position of Pakistan
Presented
1
presented report of the Standing Committee on a point of public importance, raised by Senator Muhammad Asad Ali Khan Junejo on 2nd May, 2019, regarding control of emitting smokes from industries and vehicles
Presented
1
presented report of the Standing Committee on the subject matter of starred question No. 42, asked by Senator Mushtaq Ahmed on 3rd May, 2019, regarding payment of royalty on account of electricity generation to the Province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under AGN Kazi formula
Presented
1
presented report of the Standing Committee on a point of public importance, raised by Senator Mir Kabeer Ahmed Muhammad Shahi on 24th January, 2019, regarding compensation to the affectees of Mirani Dam
Presented
1
presented report of the Standing Committee on the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2019, introduced by Senator Ghous Muhammad Khan Niazi, on 6th May, 2019
Presented
1
presented report of the Standing Committee on the Maternity and Paternity Leave Bill, 2018, introduced by Senator Quratulain Marri, on 12th November, 2018
Presented
1
presented report of the Standing Committee on the subject matter of starred question No. 184, asked by Senator Syed Muhammad Sabir Shah on 7th May, 2019, regarding FATA Reforms, 2016, which had recommended for establishment of a land settlement unit for carrying out land settlement in FATA after the merger with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Presented
1
presented report of the Standing Committee on the Trade Organizations Bill, 2019, introduced by Senator Naseebullah Bazai, on 2nd September, 2019
Presented
1
presented report of the Standing Committee on the subject matter of a Calling Attention Notice moved by Senator Mian Raza Rabbani on 19th December, 2018, regarding formation and functioning of a separate Secretariat of the Council of Common Interest
Presented
1
presented report of the Standing Committee on the subject matter of a point of public importance raised by Senator Muhammad Usman Khan Kakar on 30th April, 2019, regarding regularization of NCHD teachers
Presented
1
presented report of the Standing Committee on the subject matter of a point of public importance raised by Senator Mushahid Ullah Khan on 30th April, 2019, regarding HEC scholarship given to a scholar killed in the Christchurch incident
Presented
1
presented report of the Standing Committee on the subject matter of starred question No. 202, asked by Senator Muhammad Usman Khan Kakar on 8th May, 2019, regarding male and female students who completed their Ph.D. degrees from local and foreign universities during the last ten years with subject and province wise breakup
Presented
1
presented report of the Standing Committee on the subject matter of starred question No. 203, asked by Senator Muhammad Usman Khan Kakar on 8th May, 2019, regarding the number of Government, SemiGovernment and Private Engineering Universities in the country with province wise breakup indicating also the number of male and female students enrolled in the same
Presented
1
presented report of the Standing Committee on the Limitation Relating to Civil Revisions Bill, 2018
Presented
1
presented report of the Standing Committee on the Islamabad Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2017, introduced by Senator Mohsin Aziz, on 21st August, 2017
Presented
1
presented report of the Standing Committee on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2018 (Amendment of Fourth Schedule), introduced by Senator Syed Muhammad Sabir Shah, on 18th December, 2018
Presented
1
presented report of the Standing Committee on the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority Bill, 2019
Presented
1
presented report of the Standing Committee on Adjournment Motion moved by Senator Mian Muhammad Ateeq Shaikh on 30th August, 2018, regarding fake clinics and dispensaries operating in the rural areas increasing fatality rate in the country
Presented
1
presented report of the Standing Committee on the subject matter of starred question No. 201, asked by Senator Mian Muhammad Ateeq Shaikh on 8th May, 2019, regarding the fact that the Government has formulated a plan to upgrade 30 hospitals to treat the multi-drug resistant TB cases
Presented
1
laid before the Senate the appropriation accounts for the financial year 2017-18 and regularity / special / study performance audit reports of the Auditor General for the audit year 2018-19 as required by Article 171 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Presented
1
laid before the Senate the Annual Report of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan for the Financial Year 2016-17, as required under subsection (6) of section 25 of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Act, 1997 (Act No. XLII of 1997).
Presented
1
laid before the Senate the Annual Report on the state of the Economy which includes the review of fourth quarter on the State of the Economy for the year 2018-19, as required by section 9A (2) of the State Bank of Pakistan Act, 1956
Presented
1
laid on the Table of the House an authenticated copy of the Address of the President of Pakistan made under Article 56 (3) of the Constitution before both Houses assembled together on 12th September, 2019, as required by sub-rule (2) of Rule 32 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012
Laid
4
the Naya Pakistan Housing and Development Authority Bill, 2019
Presented
5
under sub-rule (1) of Rule 194 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that the time for presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the subject matter of starred question No. 199, asked by Senator Muhammad Talha Mehmood on 8th May, 2019, regarding the present position of the case against Dr. Aafia Siddiqui in the U.S., may be extended for a period of sixty working days with effect from 8th January, 2020
Extension Granted
5
under sub-rule (1) of Rule 194 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that the time for presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the subject matter of starred question No. 240, asked by Senator Mushtaq Ahmed on 8th May, 2019, regarding awarding of contract by PTA for monitoring of internet traffic to a company working as a Partner with Israeli Intelligence, may be extended for a period of sixty working days with effect from 8th January, 2020
Extension Granted
5
presented report of the Standing Committee on a point of public importance raised by Senator Muhammad Ali Khan Saif on 3rd September, 2018, regarding the arrest of a Pakistani citizen in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia due to expiry of his visa
Presented
5
presented report of the Standing Committee on issue of payment of increase in pension of the retired employees of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) to be paid by the Pakistan Telecommunication Employees Trust (PTET)
Presented
6
presented report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Pakistan Army Act, 1952 [The Pakistan Army (Amendment) Bill, 2020]
Presented
6
presented report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Pakistan Air Force Act, 1953 [The Pakistan Air Force (Amendment) Bill, 2020]
Presented
6
presented report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Pakistan Navy Ordinance, 1961 [The Pakistan Navy (Amendment) Bill, 2020]
Presented
7
presented report of the Standing Committee on the subject matter of a motion under Rule 218, moved by Senator Sassui Palijo, on 2nd September, 2019, regarding the syllabus prescribed for the Central Superior Services (CSS) Examination in the country at present
Presented
7
presented report of the Standing Committee on a point of public importance raised by Senator Muhammad Javed Abbasi on 6th March, 2019, regarding high charges of private hospitals and laboratories and pathetic condition of public hospital
Presented
8
presented report of the Standing Committee on the Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power (Amendment) Bill, 2019, introduced by Senator Syed Shibli Faraz on 13th May, 2019
Presented
9
under sub-rule (1) of rule 194 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that the time for presentation of report of the Standing Committee on a point of public importance raised by Senator Bahramand Khan Tangi on 13th November, 2019, regarding the corruption in project of New Islamabad International Airport, may be extended for a period of sixty working days with effect from 31st December, 2019, 2020
Extension Granted
9
under sub-rule (1) of rule 194 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that the time for presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the subject matter of starred question No. 193, asked by Senator Bahramand Khan Tangi on 8th March, 2019, regarding the possession of plots have been given to the allottees in sub-sector 2 and 3 of Sector G-14, Islamabad, but the allottees of sub-sector 1 of that Sector have not been given possession so far, may be extended for a period of sixty working days with effect from 17th January, 2020
Extension Granted
10
under sub-rule (1) of Rule 194 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that the time for presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Amendment of Articles 1, 51, 59, 106, 175A, 198 and 218), introduced by Senators Bahramand Khan Tangi, Rubina Khalid, Imamuddin Shouqeen, Dr. Sikandar Mandhro, Islamuddin Shaikh, Gianchand, Keshoo Bai, Mushtaq Ahmed, Sherry Rehman and Anwar Lal Dean on 2nd September, 2019, may be extended for a period of sixty working days with effect from 24th January, 2020
Extension Granted
10
under sub-rule (1) of Rule 194 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that the time for presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Amendment of Articles 51 and 106), introduced by Senators Sajjad Hussain Turi, Ahmed Khan, Naseebullah Bazai, Sana Jamali, Manzoor Ahmed, Dr. Jehanzeb Jamaldini, Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti, Dr. Ashok Kumar, Muhammad Akram, Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan Nasar, Muhammad Usman Khan Kakar, Molana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, Agha Shahzaib Durrani, Kalsoom Perveen, Sardar Muhammad Shafiq Tareen, Mir Kabeer Ahmed Muhammad Shahi, Abida Muhammad Azeem, Gul Bashra, Kauda Babar and Anwar Ul Haq Kakar on 2nd September, 2019, may be extended for a period of sixty working days with effect from 24th January, 2020
Extension Granted
10
under sub-rule (1) of Rule 194 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that the time for presentation of report of the Functional Committee on the Maintenance and Welfare of Old Parents and Senior Citizens Bill, 2019, introduced by Senator Rana Maqbool Ahmad on th September, 2019, may be extended for a period of sixty working days with effect from 30th January, 2020
Extension Granted
10
presented report of the Committee on the amendments in Rules 130, 135, 143, 145, 162A, 167, 184, 196 and insertion of new Rule 280 in the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, moved by Senator Quratulain Marri, on 18th December, 2018
Presented
10
presented report of the Standing Committee on the National Counter Terrorism Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2019, introduced by Senator Mian Muhammad Ateeq Shaikh, on 2nd September, 2019.
Presented
10
presented report of the Standing Committee on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Amendment of Article 260), introduced by Senator Naseebullah Bazai, on 2nd September, 2019
Presented
10
the First Quarterly Report for the year 2019-2020 of the Board of Directors of the State Bank of Pakistan on the state of Pakistan’s Economy, as required under section 9A(2) of the State Bank of Pakistan Act, 1956
Presented
11
to present report of the Standing Committee on the Mutual Legal Assistance (Criminal Matters) Bill, 2020
Not Taken Up
12
under sub-rule (1) of Rule 194 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that the time for presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Pakistan Penal Code (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Ordinance No. VI of 2019), may be extended for a period of sixty working days with effect from 27th January, 2020
Extension Granted
12
to present report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2010 [The Anti-Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill, 2019].
Referred back the report to the Committee
12
to present report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947 [The Foreign Exchange Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2019]
Referred back the report to the Committee
13
under sub-rule (1) of Rule 194 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that the time for presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan [The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Insertion of Article 253A)], introduced by Senator Mushtaq Ahmed on 2nd September, 2019, may be extended for a period of sixty working days with effect from 24th January, 2020
Extension Granted
13
under sub-rule (1) of Rule 194 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that the time for presentation of report of the Standing Committee on a point of public importance raised by Senator Nauman Wazir Khattak on 5th March, 2019, regarding appointment of Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, may be extended for a period of sixty working days with effect from 28th January, 2020
Extension Granted
13
presented report of the Committee on Privilege Motion No. No.1-1/2019 moved by Senator Aurangzeb Khan on 18th December, 2019, against Mian Abdul Qadir, Director Food, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Presented
13
to present report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the National Counter Terrorism Authority Act, 2013 [The National Counter Terrorism Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2019], introduced by Muhammad Azam Khan Swati, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs on behalf of Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah, Minister for Interior on 3rd September, 2019
Not Taken Up
13
presented report of the Standing Committee on the Bill to provide for the safety and standards of food and for establishment of the Islamabad Pure Food Authority [The Islamabad Pure Food Authority Bill, 2019], introduced by Senator Sajjad Hussain Turi on 2nd September, 2019
Presented
14
presented report of the Committee on the subject matter of a point of public importance, raised by Senator Muhammad Ali Khan Saif on 29th January, 2019, regarding Rules for Ph.D students by Higher Education Commission
Presented
14
presented report of the Committee on the subject matter of a point of public importance, raised by Senator Dilawar Khan on 29th January, 2019, regarding delaying tactics used by Higher Education Commission in giving compensation to the people
Presented
14
presented report of the Committee on the subject matter of a point of public importance, raised by Senator Muhammad Ali Khan Saif on 1st March, 2019, regarding discriminatory examination system of the Institute of Chartered Accounts of Pakistan
Presented
14
presented report of the Committee on the subject matter of a point of public importance, raised by Senator Muhammad Talha Mehmood on 7th May, 2019, regarding steps taken by the Government since June, 2013, to preserve the National Heritage in the country
Presented
15
under sub-rule (1) of Rule 194 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that the time for presentation of report of the Standing Committee on the subject matter of starred question No. 65, asked by Senator Mian Muhammad Ateeq Shaikh on 5th March, 2019, regarding construction of Shifa International Hospital on charity land with an aim to function as a charity, may be extended for a period of sixty working days with effect from 28th January, 2020
Extension Granted
15
presented report of the Committee on a point of public importance raised by Senator Sajjad Hussain Turi, regarding the resolving phenomena in getting Visa of Pakistanis by issuing Pakistani Origin Cards (POCs) to expatriates staying in European countries
Presented
15
presented report of the Committee on a point of public importance raised by Senator Taj Muhammad Afridi, regarding status of implementation of the report of Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum Adopted by the House on 8th November, 2017
Presented
15
presented report of the Standing Committee on the subject matter of starred question No. 195, asked by Senator Mian Muhammad Ateeq Shaikh on 8th May, 2019, regarding revenue collected from toll plazas on National Highways and Motorways from 2013-19 and the amount utilized on the maintenance and rehabilitation of G.T. Road from Lahore to Islamabad / Rawalpindi
Presented
15
under sub-rule (1) of Rule 196 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that the report of the Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication on issue of payment of increase in pension of the retired employees of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) payable by the Pakistan Telecommunication Employees Trust (PTET), presented to the House on 7th January, 2020, be considered and adopted
Presented
16
under sub-rule (1) of Rule 194 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that the time for presentation of report of the Committee on a point of public importance raised by Senator Rubina Khalid, regarding an incident of child abuse that took place in District Mansehra, may be extended for a period of thirty working days with effect from 7 th February, 2020
Extension Granted
16
presented report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the National Counter Terrorism Authority Act, 2013 [The National Counter Terrorism Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2019], introduced by Senator Muhammad Azam Khan Swati, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs on behalf of Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah, Minister for Interior on 3rd September, 2019
Presented
16
presented report of the Standing Committee on the Bill to provide for an efficacious and speedy mechanism for issuance of Letters of Administration and Succession Certificates [The Letters of Administration and Succession Certificates Bill, 2020]
Presented
18
presentd report of the Committee on the budgetary allocation and its utilization by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and its Divisions / Departments as required by proviso to sub-rule (4) of Rule 166 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012
Presented
18
presented report of the Standing Committee on the visit of Senate Foreign Affairs Committee to Brussels, Munich and Berlin on migration issues and regional security in Pakistan from 13th to 19th October, 2019
Presented
18
presented report of the Standing Committee on a matter referred by the House on 27th January, 2020, regarding non-payment of salaries to working Journalists by many Private Media Houses for last many months
Presented
18
laid before the Senate a copy of the Money Bill, the Tax Law (Amendment) Bill, 2020, as required under Article 73 of the Constitution. Thereafter, Senator Muhammad Azam Khan Swati moved that the Senate may make recommendations on the Money Bill as required under Article 73 of the Constitution
Laid
19
presented Special report of the Committee on non-compliance of the devolution plan of the PTDC and related public petition. He also spoke about non-serious attitude of Ministers/Officer in Committee meetings
Presented
20
presented report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the National Counter Terrorism Authority Act, 2013 [The National Counter Terrorism Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2019], introduced by Senator Muhammad Azam Khan Swati, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs on behalf of Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah, Minister for Interior on 3rd September, 2019
Presented
21
under sub-rule (1) of Rule 194 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that the time for presentation of report of the Committee on the Bill further to amend the Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power Act, 1997 [The Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power (Amendment) Bill, 2019], introduced by Senator Mian Raza Rabbani on 2nd September, 2019, may be extended for a period of sixty working days with effect from 12th February, 2020
Extension Granted
21
under sub-rule (1) of Rule 194 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that the time for presentation of report of the Committee on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2018 (Amendment of Article 27), introduced by Senator Mian Raza Rabbani, on 18th December, 2018, may be extended for a period of sixty working days with effect from 21st February, 2020
Extension Granted
21
presented report of the Committee on the budgetary allocation and its utilization by the Ministry of Commerce as required by proviso to subrule (4) of Rule 166 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012
Presented
21
presented report of the Committee on the Bill to provide for registration and effective protection of geographical indications [The Geographical Indications (Registration and Protection) Bill, 2019]
Presented
21
presented report of the Committee on the Bill further to amend the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947 [The Foreign Exchange Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2019]
Presented
21
presented report of the Committee on the Bill further to amend the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2010 [The Anti-Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill, 2019]
Presented
22
presented report of the Standing Committee on the PSDP proposed by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs for the Financial Year 2020-2021, in terms of subrule (7) of Rule 166 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012
Presented
22
presented eleventh quarterly report of the Committee as required under sub-rule (3) of Rule 172E of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012
Presented
22
presented report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 2010 [The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Bill, 2018], introduced by Senator Mian Muhammad Ateeq Sheikh on 12th November, 2018
Presented
22
presented report of the Standing Committee on the Bill to provide for the establishment of a Legal Aid and Justice Authority [The Legal Aid and Justice Authority Bill, 2020]
Presented
22
presented report of the Standing Committee on the Bill to protect and secure the rights of ownership of women in the property [The Enforcement of Women’s Property Rights Bill, 2020]
Presented
22
presented report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 [The Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2019]
Presented
22
presented report of the Standing Committee on the Bill to repeal the President’s Order No. 15 of 1980 [The Superior Courts (Court Dress and Mode of Address) Order (Repeal) Bill, 2020]
Presented
22
presented report of the Standing Committee on the Bill further to amend the Banks (Nationalization) Act, 1974 [The Banks (Nationalization) (Amendment) Bill, 2020]
Presented
23
present report of the Standing Committee on a point of public importance raised by Senator Muhammad Usman Khan Kakar on 24th January, 2020, regarding non-installation of Air Mix Plants in Balochistan
Presented

  Matter of Public Importance under Rule 87

Sitting No. Matter of Public Importance Status
1
Senator Molana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri raised the point of public importance regarding recent price hike and escalation in the rates of LPG, Gas and Oil products and overall bad governance by the Government.
Taken Up
1
Senator Sirajul Haq raised the point of public importance regarding recent increased prices of Electricity, LPG and flour and overall governance issues.
Taken Up
3
Regarding Suspension of PIA Flights between Gwadar and Muscat
Taken Up
3
Against Voilence in Mansehra against a child
Taken Up
4
Senator Anwar Laldin raised the point of public importance regarding electricity failures during Christmas days.
Taken Up
4
Senators Mirza Muhammad Afridi and Shafiq Tareen raised the point of public importance regarding the taxation issues arising after merger of FATA with KPK.
Taken Up
4
Senator Mir Kabeer Ahmed Muhammad Shahi raised the point of public importance regarding the hurdles being faced by the students of Balochistan.
Taken Up
4
Senator Sassui Palijo raised the point of public importance regarding the Gas sector schemes pertaining to her constituency. The Presiding Officer referred the matter to concerned Committee.
Taken Up
4
Senator Muhammad Usman Khan Kakar raised the point of public importance regarding the non-release of salaries of NCHD’s teachers.
Taken Up
4
Senator Manzoor Ahmed Kakar raised the point of public importance regarding Load-shedding of Gas in Balochistan.
Taken Up
6
Senator Manzoor Ahmed Kakar raised the point of public importance regarding Load-shedding of Gas in Balochistan
Taken Up
6
Senator Muhammad Usman Khan Kakar raised the point of public importance regarding the non-release of salaries of NCHD’s teachers.
Taken Up
6
Senator Sassui Palijo raised the point of public importance regarding the Gas sector schemes pertaining to her constituency.
Taken Up
6
Senator Mir Kabeer Ahmed Muhammad Shahi raised the point of public importance regarding the hurdles being faced by the students of Balochistan. The Presiding Officer referred the matter to concerned Committee.
Taken Up
6
Senator Anwar Laldin raised the point of public importance regarding electricity failures during Christmas days.
Taken Up
6
Senators Mirza Muhammad Afridi and Shafiq Tareen raised the point of public importance regarding the taxation issues arising after merger of FATA with KPK.
Taken Up
7
Senator Raja Muhammad Zafar-ul-Haq, Leader of the Opposition raised a point regarding demolishing of walls of the house of Senator Ch. Tanvir Khan in his absence without any prior notice.
Taken Up
7
Senators Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti, Jahanzeb Jamaldini raised point of public importance regarding non-provision of Sui Gas to Sui Town.
Taken Up
7
Senator Mir Kabeer Ahmad Muhammad Shahi raised a point regarding role of Pakistan in the prevailing situation in the Middle East.
Taken Up
8
Senator Mir Kabeer Ahmed Muhammad Shahi raised a point regarding heavy Snow fall in Balochistan and blocking of all access roads and air traffic. Miserable condition of people due to severe weather NDMA is not playing any role for relief. He also spoke about CPEC scholarship for students in which Balochistan is totally ignored.
Taken Up
8
Senator Dr. Shehzad Wasim raised a point regarding the rights of Special People.
Taken Up
8
Senator Dr. Jehanzeb Jamaldini raised a point regarding waste of PIAs Tickets
Taken Up
8
Senator Muhammad Tahir Khan Bizinjo raised a point regarding Law and Order situation in Balochistan which is deteriorating and lack of attention by Govt.
Taken Up
8
Senator Kalsoom Perveen raised a point regarding heavy Snow fall in Balochistan and blocking of all access roads and air traffic
Taken Up
8
Senator Sassui Palijo condemned terror incident in Balochistan loss of lives due to house collapse in zhob she also spoke on Gas load shedding in Sindh/Balochistan
Taken Up
8
Senator Sardar Muhammad Shafique Tareen asked the Chair to direct NDMA to start relief activates in Baluchistan and spoke about various Officers of National Health Services who were working on Acting Charge.
Taken Up
8
Senator Att Ur Rehman raised a point regarding bleak future of 400 PTDC Employees. He also spoke about non availability of lady doctor in THQ Chitral.
Taken Up
8
Senator Mushahid Ullah Khan raised a point regarding bleak future of the Employees of ERRA
Taken Up
8
Senator Mirza Muhammad Afridi and Muhammad Ayub pointed out gas and electricity load shedding in earstwhile FATA and destruction of camp schools due to heavy rains
Taken Up
8
Senator Keshoo Bai spoke about locust attack in Sindh and destruction of crops.
Taken Up
8
Senator Mushtaq Ahmed spoke about custodial death of a poor villager at the hands of FC on the allegation of his involvement in terrorism.
Taken Up
8
Senator Dr. Ghaus Muammad Niazi spoke about non-laying of Pakistan Medical Commission Ordinance in the Senate which is violation of the Constitution and the Ruling of the Chairman.
Taken Up
9
Point of Public Importance raised by Senator Pervaiz Rasheed regarding complaints of harassment by female employees against some officers of PEMRA
Taken Up
9
Point of public importance raised by Senator Muhammad Javed Abbasi regarding appointment of Vice Chancellors in the Universities of KP
Taken Up
9
Point of public importance raised by Senator Muhammad Javed Abbasi regarding the appointment in the Health Services Academy
Taken Up
9
Point of public importance raised by Senator Muhammad Akram on the threat of locust attack on crops and compensation for farmers
Taken Up
9
Point of public importance raised by Senator Ghous Muhammad Khan Niazi regarding provision of instruments for the students at Shaikh Zayed Hospital
Taken Up
9
Point of public importance raised by Senator Sirajul Haq regarding deteriorating condition of roads and increasing accidents
Taken Up
9
Point of Public Importance raised by Senator Sitara Ayaz regarding power break down in Gadoon
Taken Up
9
mmittee on Power. Point of Public Importance raised by Senator Sitara Ayaz regarding the alarming increase in polio cases across the country
Taken Up
9
Point of Public Importance raised by Senator Kauda Babar regarding construction of Breakwater along the East Bay Expressway as demanded by the local people
Taken Up
9
Point of Public Importance raised by Senator Muhammad Ali Khan Saif regarding the hurdles faced by Diploma holders of B-Tech for equivalence
Taken Up
9
Point of Public Importance raised by Senator Lt. Gen.(R) Salahuddin Tirmizi regarding non-payment of compensation to the land owners
Taken Up
9
Point of Public Importance raised by Senator Lt. Gen. (R) Salahuddin Tirmizi regarding reconstruction of the Balakot city at a new place
Taken Up
9
Point of public importance raised by Senator Mushtaq Ahmed regarding requirements of the Service Structure for Technologists in the Country
Taken Up
9
Point of public importance raised by Senator Mushtaq Ahmed regarding Drug Trafficking and Addicts in the Country
Taken Up
9
Point of Public Importance raised by Senator Dr. Asad Ashraf regarding the dilapidated condition of fencing on the National Highways and Motorways which is causing deaths of human beings and animals
Taken Up
9
Point of Public Importance Raised by Senator Syed Muhammad Sabir Shah Regarding Overall Deterioration in Society and Lack of Responsibility shown by Government
Taken Up
10
Senator Gianchand spoke about harassment of women at work place.
Taken Up
12
Senator Bahramand Tangi pointed out an incident of rape of a child minor girl in Nowshera
Taken Up
12
Senator Mian Raza Rabbani pointed out some disclosures made by the Foreign Minister during a Press Talk in Washington. He stated that the Minister has mentioned some promises fulfilled by the Government concerning dialogues with Taliban. He asked that the Minister should come in the House explain his statemen
Taken Up
12
Senator Mohsin Aziz made personal explanation regarding his statement on report of NCSW which is being misr4ported by media. Senators Sherry Rehman and Walid Iqbal also spoke on the issue.Mos
Taken Up
12
Senator Dilawar Khan pointed out the incidents of rape and sodomy reported in three major hospitals of Karachi.
Taken Up
12
Senator Faisal Javed while referring to the incident of rape of a minor girl in Nowshera drew attention of the House towards passing of ZAARA Bill which is pending in Committee. He was of the view that the Bill should immediately be passed to secure the children.
Taken Up
13
Senator Muhammad Talha Mehmood spoke about the incident of murder of a minor girl in Nowshera.
Taken Up
13
Senator Muhammad Usman Khan Kakar raised a point regarding installation if Air mix plants in Balochistan.
Taken Up
13
Senator Moula Bux Chandio spoke about the transfer of I.G Police Sindh. He also spoke regarding Court cases against Journalists.
Taken Up
13
Senator Sirajul Haq spoke about the repair of damaged electric poles and transformers due to heavy snowfall in different areas of KPK and the role of NDMA and PDMA in this respect. He also spoke about the report of Transparency International
Taken Up
13
Senator Sherry Rehman spoke about the meetings and statement of Prime Minister in Davos whereby he gave preference to Afghan issue and Kashmir issue was secondary during discussions. She also spoke the importance of Parliament where every issue of national importance should be discussed.
Taken Up
13
Senator Mir Hasil Khan Bizinjo spoke about statement of Alice wills about CPEC and relationships of Pakistan with USA which have always damaged Pakistan. Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed also spoke on the issue.
Taken Up
13
Senator Gianchand spoke about the minorities’ quota and effects of Thar Coal Project on local people.
Taken Up
13
Senator Muhammad Tahir Khan Bizenjo spoke regarding the importance of completion of project of Khuzdar University.
Taken Up
14
Senators Muhammad Usman Khan Kakar and Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo spoke about the arrest of Manzoor Pashteen, PTM Leader.
Taken Up
15
Senator Zeeshan Khanzada spoke about outbreak of Corona Virus and the need to take precautionary measures in Pakistan.
Taken Up
17
Senator Kauda Babar spoke about closure of only flight from Gwadar to Muscat.
Taken Up
17
Senator Mirza Muhammad Afridi drew attention of the House towards the problems being faced by IDPs of erstwhile FATA. He stated that the Government had promised to give Rs.4,00,000/= to every IDP for reconstruction of their destroyed houses but the same has not been given to them so far due to which people are making protests as well.
Taken Up
17
Senator Dr. Sikandar Mendhro drew attention of the House towards the closing down of diploma in nursing programe after metric by the Government and starting of degree programe in nursing after FSc. He was of the view that Pakistan is already in shortage of doctors, dentists and paramedics and by closing of diploma programe after metric will further decrease the number of nurses in the country.
Taken Up
17
Senator Mushtaq Ahmad drew attention of the House towards the corruption in Golen Gol Hydropower Project of WAPDA in Chitral. The Member stated that due to corrupt practices and mismanagement, the project, installed capacity of which is 136 MW, is producing only 6 MW electricity causing great problems to people of Chitral.
Taken Up
17
Senator Mushtaq Ahmad further spoke about firing of mater shell from Afghan border which resulted into deaths of seven members of a family
Taken Up
17
Senator Muhammad Ali Khan Saif spoke about the need to discuss the conflicts between federation and provinces and the problems being faced by the provinces after devolution.
Taken Up
18
Senator Muhammad Usman Khan Kakar spoke about non-payment of compensation to the IDPs from South Waziristan and asked the Chair to refer the matter to a Committee so that the representations of Mehsud community can be called in the Committee to hear them
Taken Up
18
Senator Sirajul Haq spoke about the victims of firing in Bajour District from Afghanistan.
Taken Up
18
Senator Bahramand Khan Tangi pointed out that the Senate sessions should be held in morning so that the staff and the Senators can get free in the evening
19
Senator Muhammad Usman Khan Kakar spoke about deteriorating Law and Order Situation in Balochistan and unjustified arrests and detention of workers of PTM.
Taken Up
19
Senator Kalsoom Perveen spoke about insufficient preventive measures against Corona Virus.
Taken Up
19
Senator Muhammad Javed Abbasi spoke about wheat crisis and issue of powerful people intimidating the Minister. He also spoke regarding the vacant posts of Vice Chancellor in Universities of KPK.
Taken Up
19
Senator Mushtaq Ahmed spoke about appointment of youth belonging to FATA in NADRA who were also issued appointment letters but day after their joining they were informed that the appointments have been cancelled and will be re-advertised.
Taken Up
19
Senator Sirajul Haq spoke about groups involved in drug smuggling from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia through students. He referred a specific case wherein a student who was trapped by such a group who has now been convicted. The Chairman asked the Member to provide information to the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs.
Taken Up
19
Senatro Sitara Ayaz spoke about lack of employment opportunities for locals in villages around Gadoon Industrial Estate. Chair said it is provincial issue.
Taken Up
19
Senator Mushahid Ullah Khan spoke about the mafias involved in recent wheat/sugar crisis.
Taken Up
19
Senator Molana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri spoke about non-availability of gas in Kalat Division.
Taken Up
19
Senators Bahrmand Khan Tangi and Muhammad Ayub spoke about ban on export of masks on apprehension of spread of Corona Virus which will give negative message to China. Leader of the House stated that he will look into the matter
Taken Up
19
Senator Dilawar Khan spoke about construction of a flyover in Hoti area of Mardan and covering of an irrigation canal with RCC lanter which if done will cause problems in future.
Taken Up
19
Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed spoke about Corona virus he said a resolution of solidarity should go from Senate
Taken Up
19
Senator Keshoo Bai spoke about display of posters by an office bearer of PTI in Lahore Maligning and threatening Hindus
Taken Up
19
Senator Nauman Wazir Khatak spoke about high rate of return by IPPs so their agreements need to reviewed new rates should be determined. He stated that the Standing Committee had asked the Ministry to submit report in this regard but no progress is shown by the Ministry which amounts to breach of privilege
Taken Up
19
Senator Muhammad Ali Khan Saif spoke about redesigning of maps by India indicating parts of GB and AJK as their parts.
Taken Up
20
regarding non payemnt of deus of media cell employes
Taken Up
20
amount to be paid in compensation to injured and dead in train incident
Taken Up
20
Declaration of house of ishaq dar as shelter home
Taken Up
21
Point of public importance raised by Senator Kalsoom Perveen regarding regularization of OGDCL Engineers
Taken Up
21
Senator Muhammad Ayub spoke regarding non payment to owners of the Houses destroyed during operation and transfer of present D.Cs.
Taken Up
21
Senator Muhammad Tahir Bizinjo spoke regarding payment of pension dues to the employees of Pakistan Steel Mills
Taken Up
22
He spoke about statement of opm against molana fazul rehman
Taken Up
22
spoke about framing of rules by the M/O IT under section 37 and 51 of PECA, 2016
Taken Up
22
Senator Muhammad Usman Khan Kakar spoke about Government’s polices to curb freedom of expression.
Taken Up
22
Senator Mohsin Aziz spoke about reasons of gas shortage and load shedding in the country.
Taken Up
22
Senator Raja Zafar-ul-Haq, Leader of the Opposition spoke about FIA reportage on wheat and sugar crisis in the country
Taken Up
22
Senator Muhammad Javed Abbasi spoke about revision of our policy on CEPC. He also spoke about adjournment and prorogation of the House
Taken Up
22
Senator Mushahid Ullah Khan spoke about unprecedented price hike in the country and policy related to CEPC. He also spoke FIA report on wheat and sugar crisis in the country and imposing Article 6 on Molana Fazal-urRehman.
Taken Up
22
Senators Mir Kabeer Ahmed Muhammad Shahi and Muhammad Akram spoke about extension in time for updating of voter’s list. He also spoke exploitation of natural resources of Baluchistan.
Taken Up
22
Senator Nauman Wazir Khattak spoke about changes in the IPPs contracts. He also spoke about artificial exchange rates
Taken Up
22
Senator Mian Muhammad Ateeq Shaikh spoke about price hike and policy related to CEPC.
Taken Up

  Motion Under Rule 218

Sitting No. Motion Under Rule 218 Status
4
this House may discuss the present status of implementation of Trade Agreements between India and Pakistan (1949), especially in view of the current relations of both countries
Debated
4
the House may discuss the need to review the amendments made till date to the Constitution of Pakistan in view of evolving needs of the Federation
Debated
4
this House may discuss the record increase of 8.9% in the fiscal deficit during one year tenure of the present Government.
Debated
4
this House may discuss the economic slowdown and increase in the rate of inflation which is adversely affecting the poor citizens of the country
Not Taken Up
4
this House may discuss the alarming increase in road accidents on National Highways in Balochistan and the Government’s failure in managing traffic and implementation of traffic laws.
Not Taken Up
6
Senator Mian Muhammad Ateeq Shaikh moved that this House may discuss the present status of implementation of Trade Agreements between India and Pakistan (1949), especially in view of the current relations of both countries.
Deferred
6
Senator Muhammad Ali Khan Saif moved that the House may discuss the need to review the amendments made till date to the Constitution of Pakistan in view of evolving needs of the Federation
Admitted for Discussion
6
to move that this House may discuss the record increase of 8.9% in the fiscal deficit during one year tenure of the present Government.
Deferred
6
Senator Bahramand Khan Tangi to move that this House may discuss the economic slowdown and increase in the rate of inflation which is adversely affecting the poor citizens of the country
Admitted for Discussion
6
Senator Mir Kabeer Ahmed Muhammad Shahi moved that this House may discuss the alarming increase in road accidents on National Highways in Balochistan and the Government’s failure in managing traffic and implementation of traffic laws.
Deferred
8
this House may discuss the economic slowdown and increase in the rate of inflation which is adversely affecting the poor citizens of the country
Deferred
8
this House may discuss the record increase of 8.9% in the fiscal deficit during one year tenure of the present Government
Deferred
8
this House may discuss the issue of construction of Sindh Barrage on River Indus
Deferred
8
the House may discuss the overall performance of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad
Not Taken Up
8
this House may discuss the rapid extinction of Ormuri - the native language of the Burki people and the need to preserve and revive this endangered indigenous language
Not Taken Up
8
this House may discuss the performance of Pakistan Railways during the last one year
Deferred
8
this House may discuss the situation arising out of decline in the sale of cars and other vehicles in the country
Reffered To Committee
11
this House may discuss the economic slowdown and increase in the rate of inflation which is adversely affecting the poor citizens of the country
Talked out
11
this House may discuss the record increase of 8.9% in the fiscal deficit during one year tenure of the present Government
Talked out
11
this House may discuss the issue of construction of Sindh Barrage on River Indus
Deferred
11
this House may discuss the performance of Pakistan Railways during the last one year
Talked out
11
this House may discuss the functioning of newly established National Coastal Development Authority
Deferred
11
this House may discuss the present status of work / progress on the project of Diamir Basha Dam and the status of funds collected under the “Dam Fund” so far
Deferred
11
this House may discuss the decline of Pakistan Television Corporation in terms of production, quality of entertainment programs and revenue generation
Talked out
11
this House may discuss the health problems faced by children due to malnutrition in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT)
Deferred
11
This House may discuss the overall performance of CDA, with particular reference to CDA offices in the Parliament House and Parliament Lodges, during the last five years
Deferred
14
this House may discuss the issue of construction of Sindh Barrage on River Indus
Deferred
14
this House may discuss the functioning of newly established National Coastal Development Authority
Talked out
14
this House may discuss the present status of work/progress on the project of Diamir Bhasha Dam and the status of funds collected under the "Dam Fund" so far
Deferred
14
this House may discuss health problems faced by children due to malnutrition in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT)
Talked out
14
this House may discuss the WHO report on rise of Polio cases in Pakistan
Deferred
14
the House may discuss the performance of the FBR during the last six months with particular reference to increase in the revenue collection
Talked out
14
this House may discuss the alarming decrease in the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country during the last one year
Dropped
14
this House may discuss the failure of the Government to control the incidents of kidnapping and abuse of children in the Islamabad Capital Territory
Deferred
14
this House may discuss the regional security situation including the recent security challenges emerging in the Middle east region
Talked out
17
this House may discuss the issue of construction of Sindh Barrage on River Indus
Deferred
17
this House may discuss the present status of work/progress on the project of Diamir Bhasha Dam and the status of funds collected under the "Dam Fund" so far
Deferred
17
this House may discuss the WHO report on rise of Polio cases in Pakistan
Deferred
17
this House may discuss the failure of the Government to control the incidents of kidnapping and abuse of children in the Islamabad Capital Territory
Talked out
17
the House may discuss the problems being faced by the residents of Azad Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of the recent earthquake
Dropped
17
this House may discuss the project of Federal Government for plantation of 10 billion trees in the country
Talked out
17
this House may discuss the need for allocation of separate funds by each Ministry for achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the country
Talked out
20
this House may discuss the issue of construction of Sindh Barrage on River Indus.
Deferred
20
this House may discuss the present status of work/progress on the project of Diamir Bhasha Dam and the status of funds collected under the "Dam Fund" so far
Deferred
20
this House may discuss the WHO report on rise of Polio cases in Pakistan
Talked out
20
this House may discuss the issue of non-payment or curtailed payment of Pension and salaries
Talked out
20
this House may discuss the issue of non-functioning of National Commission for Human Rights for the last six months with particular reference to increasing sexual offences against children
Talked out
20
this House may discuss the original idea, purpose and implementation status of Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan package
Talked out
20
this House may discuss the losses including the losses of human lives in the country due to recent heavy rains, snowfalls and avalanches and post relief activities initiated by the Government in the affected areas
Talked out
20
this House may discuss the issue of Reko Diq with particular reference to the situation after the imposition of 5.976 billion penalty by the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) against Pakistan
Talked out
23
this House may discuss the issue of construction of Sindh Barrage on River Indus
Not Taken Up
23
this House may discuss the present status of work/progress on the project of Diamir Bhasha Dam and the status of funds collected under the "Dam Fund" so far
Not Taken Up
23
this House may discuss the recent increase in the prices of sugar by Rs.10 per kilogram.
Not Taken Up
23
This House may discuss the need to introduce online payment service system in the country
Not Taken Up
23
The House may discuss the issue of non-regularization of the services of engineers, belonging to the province of Balochistan, by the OGDCL
Not Taken Up
23
this House may discuss the need for devising a Strategic Media Plan to effectively highlight the Kashmir issue at international level
Not Taken Up

  Amendment in Rules of Procedure

Sitting No. Amendment in Rules of Procedure Status
14
in paragraph (a) of Rule 162A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, after the word “Constitution” the phrase “of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973”, shall be omitted
Adopted
14
in sub-rule (1) of Rule 167 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, for the word “six” the word “eight” shall be substituted
Adopted
14
in sub-rule (8A) of Rule 130 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, after the word “meet” the following shall be inserted:- “provided that on the commencement of a session, as soon as may be but not later than seven days after the commencement of the session, the recommendations shall be placed on the Table.”
Adopted

  Points of Order

Sitting No.   Points of Order Representative Name Number of POs
1 Not Applicable Raja Muhammad Zafar-ul-Haq 1
1 Not Applicable Mian Raza Rabbani 1
3 Not Applicable Mian Raza Rabbani 1
3 Not Applicable Raja Muhammad Zafar-ul-Haq 1
3 Not Applicable Dilawar Khan 1
3 Not Applicable Syed Shibli Faraz 1
4 Governance Muhammad Javed Abbasi 1
6 Finance and Economic Policy Muhammad Javed Abbasi 1
9 Government Institutions Pervaiz Rashid 1
21 Business of House Muhammad Talha Mehmood 1

  Participation in Proceedings

Sitting No. Intervention Total Representatives
2 General Discussion 2
2 Motion of Thanks 3
3 Motion under 157-2 9
14 General Discussion 1
14 Matter of Public Importance 5
16 General Discussion 12
23 Adjournment Motion 7
23 General Discussion 1

  Motion of Thanks

Sitting No. Motion of Thanks Status
1
This House expresses its deep gratitude to the President of Pakistan for his address to both the Houses assembled together on 12th September, 2019
Deferred
2
This House expresses its deep gratitude to the President of Pakistan for his address to both the Houses assembled together on 12th September, 2019
Debated
5
This House expresses its deep gratitude to the president of Pakistan for his address to both the Houses assembled together on 12th September, 2019
Deferred
7
A motion of thanks to the President
Taken Up
10
Thanking President to address both houses
Not Taken Up
12
This House expresses its deep gratitude to the President of Pakistan for his address to both the Houses assembled together on 12th September, 2019
Not Taken Up
13
This House expresses its deep gratitude to the President of Pakistan for his address to both the Houses assembled together on 12th September, 2019
Not Taken Up
15
This House expresses its deep gratitude to the President of Pakistan for his address to both the Houses assembled together on 12th September, 2019
Debated

  Motion under Rule 196(1)

Sitting No. Motion under Rule 196(1) Status
15
Senator Rukhsana Zuberi on behalf of Senator Rubina Khalid, Chairperson, Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication, moved under sub-rule (1) of Rule 196 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that the report of the Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication on issue of payment of increase in pension of the retired employees of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) payable by the Pakistan Telecommunication Employees Trust (PTET), presented to the House on 7th January, 2020, be considered and adopted
Taken Up



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