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Session Time [In Hours : Minutes]
| Sitting Date | Sitting No. | Schedule Starting Time | Actual Starting Time | Delay | End Time of Sitting | Total Sitting Time | Break |
| 16 Oct, 2020 | 1 | 10:30 | 10:48 | 00:18 | 01:02 | 2:14 | 0:00 |
| 19 Oct, 2020 | 2 | 04:00 | 04:05 | 00:05 | 06:30 | 2:25 | 0:00 |
| 20 Oct, 2020 | 3 | 04:00 | 04:00 | 00:00 | 05:59 | 1:59 | 0:00 |
| 22 Oct, 2020 | 4 | 04:00 | 04:00 | 00:00 | 07:07 | 3:07 | 0:00 |
| 23 Oct, 2020 | 5 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 00:00 | 12:57 | 2:27 | 0:00 |
| 26 Oct, 2020 | 6 | 04:00 | 04:03 | 00:03 | 07:29 | 2:26 | 1:00 |
| 29 Oct, 2020 | 7 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 00:00 | 02:30 | 4:00 | 0:00 |
| Total/Average | 0:04 | 18:38 | 1:00 | ||||
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 |
| 2:09 | 0:00 | 0:00 | 0:00 | 1:54 | 2:09 | 2 |
Present |
Absent |
Present |
Absent |
Present |
Present |
| 2:25 | 0:00 | 0:00 | 0:00 | 2:25 | 1:56 | 3 |
Present |
Absent |
Present |
Absent |
Present |
Present |
| 1:59 | 0:00 | 0:00 | 0:00 | 1:59 | 1:47 | 4 |
Present |
Absent |
Present |
Absent |
Present |
Present |
| 3:07 | 0:00 | 0:00 | 0:00 | 2:53 | 2:11 | 5 |
Present |
Absent |
Present |
Absent |
Present |
Present |
| 2:05 | 0:00 | 0:22 | 0:00 | 2:27 | 1:57 | 6 |
Present |
Absent |
Present |
Absent |
Present |
Absent |
| 2:26 | 0:00 | 0:00 | 0:00 | 3:26 | 0:00 | 7 |
Absent |
Present |
Present |
Absent |
Present |
Present |
| 0:00 | 4:00 | 0:00 | 0:00 | 4:00 | 3:02 | |
| No. of Sittings Attended |
6 |
1 |
7 |
0 |
7 |
6 |
Total Time |
14:11 |
4:00 |
0:22 |
0:00 |
19:04 |
13:02 |
Member's Attendance in each Sitting
| Sitting No. | Members At Outset | Members At End | Maximum Members | Minority Members |
| 1 | 23 | 15 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | 29 | 32 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | 19 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 | 16 | 23 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | 15 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | 25 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 | 19 | 18 | 0 | 2 |
| Average Attendance | 21 | 18 | 0 | 2 |
Members Attendance by Sitting and Party
| Party | Total Membership | Average Present | Average Absent | Average Leave |
| IND | 30 | 16 | 12 | 2 |
| PPPP | 19 | 11 | 6 | 2 |
| PML-N | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| PTI | 15 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| MQM | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| NP | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| BAP | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| JUI | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| JI | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| PKMAP | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ANP | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JUI-F | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| BNP-M | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| PML-F | 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 |
Absent |
Absent |
Present |
Absent |
Present |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
|||
| 2 | Absent |
Absent |
Present |
Present |
Absent |
Absent |
Present |
Present |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Present |
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| 3 | Absent |
Absent |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Absent |
Present |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Present |
|||
| 4 | Absent |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Absent |
Present |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
|||
| 5 | Absent |
Absent |
Present |
Absent |
Present |
Present |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
|||
| 6 | Absent |
Absent |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Absent |
Absent |
Present |
Absent |
Present |
Absent |
Absent |
|||
| 7 | Absent |
Absent |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Absent |
Present |
Absent |
Present |
|||
| No. of Sittings Attended |
0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |||
Protest /Walkout /Boycott
| Sitting No. | Type | Party(ies) | Member(s) | Reasons | Time (Minutes) |
| 3 | Walkout | PML-N PPPP | 146 | against non-laying of an Ordinance in Parliament promulgated on September 2, 2020 | 42 |
| 5 | Walkout | PML-N PPPP | 146 | against non-laying of Ordinances in the Parliament in violation of the Constitution | 5 |
| 6 | Walkout | PML-N PPPP | 146 | Against a Legislative proposal related to the journalists working in electronic media. | 5 |
Quorum
| Sitting No. | Name of Representative who Point out Quorum | Speaker's Action |
| 3 | Sherry Rehman, PPPP | The count was made, Speaker Adjourn the Sitting |
| 4 | Fida Muhammad, PTI | The count was made, Speaker Adjourn the Sitting |
| 6 | Atta Ur Rehman, JUI | The count was made, Speaker Adjourn the Sitting |
Orders of the Day
Question Hour ( View All Questions )
| Sitting No. | Ministry | Starred | Un-starred | Total |
| 1 | Commerce | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1 | Finance & Revenue | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1 | Industries & Production | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1 | Planning, Development and Special Initiatives | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Aviation Division | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Cabinet Division | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Establishment Division | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Housing & Works | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | Information Technology and Telecommunication | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | Energy (Petroleum Division) | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 4 | Energy (Power Division) | 14 | 2 | 16 |
| 4 | Human Rights | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 | Law and Justice | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 | President Secretariat | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Prime Minister’s Office | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 | Water Resources | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | Defence | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | Information and Broadcasting | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | Interior | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 5 | Narcotics Control | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | Railways | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 | Federal Education and Professional Training | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 | Communication | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 7 | Foreign Affairs | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Maritime Affairs | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 | National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 86 | 6 | 92 | |
Adjournment Motion
| Sitting No. | Adjournment Motion | Status |
| 3 |
to discuss recent hike in prices
of medicines, electricity and basic food items
|
Admitted for Discussion |
| 3 |
to discuss recent hike in prices
of medicines, electricity and basic food items.
|
Admitted for Discussion |
| 7 |
eecent hike in prices of medicines, electricity and
basic food items
|
Not Taken Up |
| 7 |
recent hike in prices of medicines, electricity and
basic food items
|
Not Taken Up |
Calling Attention Notices
| Sitting No. | Calling Attention Notices | Ministry | Status |
| 1 |
the recent increase in the prices of
medicines
|
National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination | Taken Up |
| 3 |
the sit-in by Pakistan Hindu Council agitating the murder of a
migrated Pakistani Hindu family in Jodhpur, India
|
Foreign Affairs | Taken Up |
| 3 |
the assigning of duties by the
Prime Minister to the Tiger Force to control increase in prices which is an
encroachment to the powers of Magistrates / Price Control Committees
|
Interior | Taken Up |
| 5 |
the unregistered pharmacies and medical stores in the country being run
without properly qualified and licensed pharmacists with particular reference
to dysfunctional status of the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan since September,
2019
|
National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination | Taken Up |
| 5 |
the China Pakistan
Economic Corridor Authority Ordinance, 2019 which is still holding the field
|
Planning, Development and Special Initiatives | Deffered |
| 7 |
the China Pakistan Economic
Corridor Authority Ordinance, 2019 which is still holding the field
|
Planning, Development and Reforms | Taken Up |
| 7 |
the fact that Pakistan has not come out of the grey list of FATF even after making
the most egregious laws
|
Finance & Revenue | Not Taken Up |
Legislative Business
Resolution
| Sitting No. | Resolution | Type of Resolution | Status |
| 1 | on sad demise of former Senator Syed Qurban Ali Shah who was elected as Member of the first Senate of Pakistan in 1973 to 1975 from the Province of Sindh on the ticket of PPP | Private | Adopted |
| 1 | on sad demise of former Senator Hazrat Pir Khwaja Hameed-ud-din Sialvi who was elected as member Senate of Pakistan on the ticket of PML from March 1988 to March 1994 | Private | Adopted |
| 2 | Expressing grave concern on the increase in number of drug addicts in the country, this House demands that the Government should establish drug rehabilitation centers in every district of the country | Private | Not Taken Up |
| 2 | This House recommends that the Government should take immediate steps, including public awareness campaign and strengthening of the screening mechanism in banks, to control the circulation of fake currency notes of Rs. 1000 and 5000 denominations in the country which are almost similar to the original notes and to take stern action against the criminals involved in manufacturing and circulation of the same | Private | Not Taken Up |
| 2 | The Senate of Pakistan strongly condemns the vicious acts of burning and descrating the Holy Quran in two different events in Norway and Sweden on 29th August, 2020 by Islamophobe groups and the plan by the infamous magazine 'Charlie Hebdo' to again publish sacrilegious cartoons that are calculated at descrating the noble name and sublime character of the Holy and Last Prophet of Islam (SAW)The House considers that these vicious acts which are contrary to a number of Resolutions and Covenants of international organizations including UN and EU, are neither justified under the pretext of the freedom of speech nor under any other lawful excuse and are prima facie calculated to harm interfaith harmony, communal peace, religious tolerance and ultimately global peace and tranquility The Senate of Pakistan urges upon the Government to engage the UN and EU Members for framing ways and means to stop repetition of such incidents in future in order to promote religious tolerance and global peace | Private | Not Taken Up |
| 2 | Cognizant of the fact that lack of modern training and outdated methods of Police investigation in criminal cases, with particular reference to the cases of sexual assaults, causes delay in the administration of justice to the victims especially the women, this House recommends that the Government should take immediate steps to provide the ICT police personnel with modern training in advanced and scientific methods of investigation in criminal cases particularly in cases of sexual assaults and also increase the number of investigation officers in order to finalize such cases and provide justice to the victims at the earliest | Private | Not Taken Up |
| 2 | This House strongly condemns the incidents of domestic violence and demands that the Government should establish special desks in every police station in Islamabad Capital Territory to help the victims of domestic violence | Private | Not Taken Up |
| 3 | the sad demise of former Senator Mr. Rashid Hussain Rabbani | Private | Adopted |
| 4 | Senator Raja Muhammad Zafar Ul Haq, Leader of the Opposition, moved a resolution condemning the registration of FIR against Capt. Safdar at Karachi, more and manner of his arrest from the hotel room where he was staying along with his wife. The Resolution was opposed by the Leader of the Opposition. Following Members spoke on the issue:- 1. Senator Sherry Rehman. 2. Senator Mian Raza Rabbani. 3. Senator Dr. Muhammad Farogh Naseem, Minister for Law and Justice. 4. Senator Dr. Shahzad Waseem, Leader of the Opposition. 5. Senator Raja Muhammad Zafar Ul Haq, Lerader of the House. 6. Senator Syed Shibli Faraz, Minister for Information and Broadcasting. 7. Senator Dr. Musadik Malik. 8. Senator Walid Iqbal. 9. Senator Molana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri. 10. Senator Mushahid Ullah Khan. 11. Senator Sassui Palijo. | Regular | Reffered To Committee |
| 6 | to condemn publication of blasphemous caricatures in France and comments of French President Emmanuel Macron about Islam | Private | Adopted |
| 6 | Expressing grave concern on the increase in number of drug addicts in the country, this House demands that the Government should establish drug rehabilitation centers in every district of the country | Private | Not Taken Up |
| 6 | This House recommends that the Government should take immediate steps, including public awareness campaign and strengthening of the screening mechanism in banks, to control the circulation of fake currency notes of Rs. 1000 and 5000 denominations in the country which are almost similar to the original notes and to take stern action against the criminals involved in manufacturing and circulation of the same | Private | Not Taken Up |
| 6 | This House recommends that the Government should take immediate steps to establish proper juvenile courts in Islamabad Capital Territory for hearing the cases of juveniles arrested on suspicion of committing crimes | Private | Not Taken Up |
| 6 | cognizant of the fact that lack of modern training and outdated methods of Police investigation in criminal cases, with particular reference to the cases of sexual assaults, causes delay in the administration of justice to the victims especially the women, this House recommends that the Government should take immediate steps to provide the ICT police personnel with modern training in advanced and scientific methods of investigation in criminal cases particularly in cases of sexual assaults and also increase the number of investigation officers in order to finalize such cases and provide justice to the victims at the earliest | Private | Not Taken Up |
| 6 | this House strongly condemns the incidents of domestic violence and demands that the Government should establish special desks in every police station in Islamabad Capital Territory to help the victims of domestic violence | Private | Not Taken Up |
| 6 | The Senate of Pakistan strongly condemns the vicious acts of burning and descrating the Holy Quran in two different events in Norway and Sweden on 29th August, 2020 by Islamophobe groups and the plan by the infamous magazine 'Charlie Hebdo' to again publish sacrilegious cartoons that are calculated at desecrating the noble name and sublime character of the Holy and Last Prophet of Islam (SAW). The House considers that these vicious acts which are contrary to a number of Resolutions and Covenants of international organizations including UN and EU, are neither justified under the pretext of the freedom of speech nor under any other lawful excuse and are prima facie calculated to harm interfaith harmony, communal peace, religious tolerance and ultimately global peace and tranquility. The Senate of Pakistan urges upon the Government to engage the UN and EU Members for framing ways and means to stop repetition of such incidents in future in order to promote religious tolerance and global peace | Private | Not Taken Up |
| 6 | to show solidarity with Kashmir | Private | Adopted |
Reports
| Sitting No. | Report | Status |
| 1 |
to present report of the Committee on a point of Public
Importance raised by Senator Abdul Rehman Malik on 28
th
August, 2018, regarding
character assassination of PPP leaders on electronic media
|
Presented |
| 1 |
to present report of the Committee on the Bill to provide for the prevention
of begging, detention, training and employment of beggars and their dependents in
Certified Institutions and the custody, trial and punishment of beggar offenders [The
Islamabad Prevention of Beggary Bill, 2020], introduced by Senator Mian Muhammad
Ateeq Shaikh on 6
th
January, 2020
|
Presented |
| 1 |
to present report of the Committee on the Bill further to amend the AntiTerrorism Act, 1997 [The Anti-terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2020], introduced by
Senator Mian Muhammad Ateeq Shaikh on 17
th
February, 2020
|
Presented |
| 1 |
to present report of the Committee on a point of Public
Importance raised by Senator Mushahid Ullah Khan on 13
th
January, 2020, regarding
bleak future of the employees of ERRA
|
Presented |
| 1 |
to present report of the Committee on the Bill further to
amend the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services Act, 2008 [The Pakistan
Institute for Parliamentary Services (Amendment) Bill, 2020], introduced by Senator
Sassui Palijo on 10
th
February, 2020
|
Presented |
| 1 |
to present report of the Committee on a point of Public Importance raised
by Senator Engr. Rukhsana Zuberi on 4
th
March, 2020, regarding imposition of
different taxes on air tickets
|
Presented |
| 1 |
to present report of the
Committee on a Point of Public Importance raised by Senator Muhammad Javed
Abbasi on 13
th
January, 2020, regarding mushroom growth of unauthorized private
clinics and hospitals in Islamabad
|
Presented |
| 1 |
to present report of the
Committee on a Point of Public Importance raised by Senator Dr. Sikandar Mandhro
on 3
rd
February, 2020, regarding ban on Diploma Certificate for the nurses resulting
in shortage of Paramedical Staff in the country
|
Presented |
| 1 |
to present report of the
Committee on the subject matter of starred question No. 58, asked by
Senator Prof. Dr. Mehr Taj Roghani on 14
th
January, 2020, regarding the
percentage/coverage of immunization/ vaccination of children under the Expanded
Program on Immunization (EPI) in the country at present
|
Presented |
| 1 |
to present report of the 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
2
nd
September, 2019
|
Presented |
| 1 |
to present report of the Committee on the Bill further to amend the
Islamabad High Court Act, 2010 [The Islamabad High Court (Amendment) Bill,
2020], introduced by Senators Kauda Babar and Manzoor Ahmed on 17
th
February,
2020
|
Presented |
| 1 |
to present report of the Committee on
the subject matter of starred question No.313, asked by Senator Mian Muhammad
Ateeq Sheikh on 4
th
February, 2020, regarding details of Industries which fall under
the category of Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) Industry/Sector
|
Presented |
| 1 |
to present report of the Committee on
the subject matter of starred question No.316, asked by
Senator Mian Muhammad Ateeq Sheikh on 4
th
February, 2020, regarding allocations
made for implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during the last
three years
|
Presented |
| 1 |
to
present report of the Committee on a point of Public Importance raised by Senator
Nauman Wazir Khattak on 4
th
March, 2020, regarding exact figure of circular debt
|
Presented |
| 1 |
to lay before
the Senate the Annual Reports of the Council of Common Interests (CCI) for the
Financial Years 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 as required under clause (4) of
Article 153 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
|
Presented |
| 1 |
to lay before the Senate the appropriation accounts for the Financial Year
2018-19 and regularity/special/study performance audit reports of the Auditor General
for the Audit Year 2019-20, as required by Article 171 of the Constitution of the
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
|
Presented |
| 3 |
nder 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, 2020 (Amendment of
Article 89) introduced by Senator Mian Raza Rabbani on 8
th
June, 2020, may be
extended for a period of thirty working days with effect from 21
st
October, 2020
|
Extension Granted |
| 3 |
to present report of the Committee on a Privilege Motion
No.2(299)/2020-M, moved by Senator Kauda Babar against the then Chairperson
FBR regarding non-convening of the meetings of FBR Policy Board of which he was a
Member nominated from Senate of Pakistan
|
Presented |
| 3 |
to present report of the Committee on a point of Public Importance raised by
Senator Mirza Muhammad Afridi on 27
th
July, 2020, regarding rent/demurrage
charges on goods imported during lock-down/Corona Pandemic
|
Presented |
| 3 |
to present report of the Committee on a point of Public Importance raised by
Senator Mirza Muhammad Afridi on 30
th
July, 2020, regarding early closing of offices
of shipping lines
|
Presented |
| 3 |
to present report of the Committee on the
subject matter of starred question No. 346, asked by Senator Muhammad Usman
Khan Kakar on 10
th
June, 2020 regarding the names, parentage, designations and
departments of the Government officers and officials who were receiving BISP
stipends in the names of their relatives and have been excluded from BISP roll since
December, 2019 with province wise break-up
|
Presented |
| 3 |
to
present report of the Committee on a Point of Public Importance raised by Senator
Muhammad Usman Khan Kakar on 20th July, 2020, regarding provision of electricity
to Chromite-Mining Areas of Muslim Bagh, District Qilla Saifullah, Balochistan
|
Presented |
| 3 |
to present report of the Committee on a Point of Public
Importance raised by Senator Abdul Rehman Malik on 14
th
January, 2020, regarding
issue of equal representation in TV talk shows on PTV
|
Presented |
| 3 |
to present report of the Committee on a Point of Public Importance raised
by Senator Dr. Shahzad Waseem on 13
th
January, 2020, regarding rights of special
people
|
Presented |
| 3 |
to present report of the Committee on the subject matter of starred
question No. 14, asked by Senator Nuzhat Sadiq on 4
th
March, 2020 regarding the
amount contributed by Pakistan so far towards financing of South Asian University
(SAU) established by SAARC countries in the US
|
Presented |
| 3 |
to present report of the Committee on a point of Public Importance
raised by Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed on 18
th
August, 2020, regarding issuance
of notice by FBR to the Ambassador of Palestine
|
Presented |
| 4 |
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 to provide for protection against harassment of students in educational
institutions [The Protection against Harassment of Students in Educational
Institutions Bill, 2020], introduced by Senator Muhammad Javed Abbasi on
17
th
August, 2020, may be extended for a period of thirty working days with effect
from 16
th
October, 2020
|
Extension Granted |
| 4 |
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 Quratulain Marri on 19
th
August, 2020,
regarding a notice issued by Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training
with reference to curriculum, may be extended for a period of thirty working days
with effect from 18
th
October, 2020
|
Extension Granted |
| 4 |
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 to provide for
protection of rights of the religious minorities [The Protection of the Rights of
Religious Minorities Bill, 2020], introduced by Senator Muhammad Javed Abbasi on
24
th
August, 2020, may be extended for a period of thirty working days with effect
from 22
nd
October, 2020
|
Extension Granted |
| 4 |
to Protect Minorities from Forced Conversions, to present preliminary report of the
Committee
|
Presented |
| 4 |
to present report of the Committee on the
Resolution moved by Senator Zeeshan Khanzada, on 13
th
July, 2020, regarding
recommendation to the Government to introduce uniform pay scales for all
the Government employees with particular reference to those working in BPS-1
to BPS-16
|
Presented |
| 7 |
to present report of the Committee on a Point of Public
Importance raised by Senator Nauman Wazir Khattak on 4
th
March, 2020, regarding
non-adherence to the restriction of the expunged words
|
Not Taken Up |
| 7 |
to present report of the Committee on a point of Public
Importance raised by Senator Ghous Muhammad Khan Niazi on 26
th
August, 2020,
regarding non-deferment of loans under the Prime Minister’s Youth Loan Programme
|
Not Taken Up |
| 7 |
to present report of the Committee on a point of Public Importance
raised by Senator Mir Kabeer Ahmed Muhammad Shahi on 26
th
August, 2020,
regarding low prices of onion and tomato in Balochistan due to import from
neighboring countries of the same
|
Not Taken Up |
| 7 |
to present report of the Committee on a motion
under Rule 218 moved by Senators Agha Shahzaib Durrani and Muhammad Ali Khan
Saif, regarding the need for reforms in Gilgit-Baltistan in order to enhance sense of
participation of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan, upgrade standard of governance and
public service delivery, boost industry and commercial activity especially under
CPEC, keeping in view the resolution passed by the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly on 15
th
August, 2017, demanding constitutional status of Province with representation in the
Parliament
|
Not Taken Up |
| 7 |
to present report of the Committee on a
Point of Public Importance raised by Senator Dr. Jehanzeb Jamaldini on 26
th
August,
2020, regarding problems being faced by common man due to closure of the
National Bank Branch in Sibbi
|
Not Taken Up |
| 7 |
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 Mushtaq Ahmed on 22
nd
July, 2020, regarding alleged role of customs
department in facilitating smuggling at Afghan border, may be extended for a period
of thirty working days with effect from 19
th
October, 2020
|
Extension Granted |
| 7 |
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 Mir Kabeer Ahmed Muhammad Shahi on 26
th
August, 2020, regarding import
of onion and tomato from Iran, may be extended for a period of thirty working days
with effect from 25
th
October, 2020
|
Extension Granted |
| 7 |
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 subject matter of starred question
No. 11, asked by Senator Mushtaq Ahmed on 26
th
August, 2020 regarding
Government’s decision to abolish the posts lying vacant for the last one year in
various Divisions and Departments of the Federal Government, may be extended for
a period of thirty working days with effect from 26
th
October, 2020
|
Extension Granted |
| 7 |
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 Nauman Wazir
Khattak on 26
th
August, 2020, regarding the safety standards of cars being
assembled in Pakistan, may be extended for a period of thirty working days with
effect from 27
th
October, 2020
|
Extension Granted |
| 7 |
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, 2020 (Amendment of
Article 140) introduced by Senator Muhammad Javed Abbasi, on 13
th
July, 2020,
may be extended for a period of thirty working days with effect from 31
st
October,
2020
|
Extension Granted |
| 7 |
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, 2020 (Amendment of
Article 73) introduced by Senator Manzoor Ahmed and others, on 13
th
July, 2020,
may be extended for a period of thirty working days with effect from 31
st
October,
2020
|
Not Taken Up |
| 7 |
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, 2020 (Amendment of
Article 100) introduced by Senator Engr. Rukhsana Zuberi, on 20
th
July, 2020, may
be extended for a period of thirty working days with effect from 5
th
November, 2020
|
Not Taken Up |
Matter of Public Importance under Rule 87
| Sitting No. | Matter of Public Importance | Status |
| 5 |
Senator Mian Raza Rabbani drew attention of the Chair and the House towards the violation of the Constitution by the Federal Government by not laying the Ordinances before the Parliament. He was of the view that non-laying of Ordinances amounts to circumventing the rights of the Parliament which is breach of privilege of the House.
|
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| 5 |
Senator Dr. Asif Saeed Kirmani condemned the remarks of Senator Walid Iqbal made by him yesterday during his speech while referring Senator Sherry Rehman. He further spoke about various issues like, nonavailability of medicines in Government Hospitals, behavior of Prime Minister during his address to Tiger Forces, statement of Minister of Interior about threats to the Opposition leaders of PDM.
|
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| 5 |
Senator Ata Ur Rehman drew attention of the House towards the issuance of voters’ lists in for GB election which reflected names of 19 Qadianis in District Diamir whereas actually no Qadiani resides in District Diamir. He further drew attention of the House towards the incident of firing at Dera Ghazi Khan on one Dr. Muhammad Usman and his son who raises voice of his area on social media. The Member demanded that the incident needs to be inquired properly.
|
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| 5 |
Senator Muhammad Akram drew attention of the House towards various issues like; the protests of Fishermen in Gwadar and Jewani; lack of electricity and internet services in various areas of Balochistan causing problems to students; the alleged usurpation of Islands of Balochistan and Sindh by Federal Government and discontinuation of scholarships of the students of Balochistan.
|
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| 5 |
Senator Mushtaq Ahmed spoke about various issues like an incident of stampede outside the Pakistan Consulate in Jalalabad Afghanistan which resulted in death of 15 people; urged the Government to enhance visa facilities for Afghans in Pakistan Embassy in Afghanistan and its Consulates; also spoke about the issue of Islands of Balochistan and Sindh.
|
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| 5 |
Senator Mohsin Aziz was of the view that the present problems are the outcome of the bad governance of last 30 years.
|
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| 5 |
Senator Sassui Palijo spoke about the public gatherings of PDM and the efforts of the Federal Government to usurp the Islands of Sindh and Balochistan which will be protested strongly.
|
Motion Under Rule 218
| Sitting No. | Motion Under Rule 218 | Status |
| 2 |
this House may discuss the details of
projects regarding enhancing the efficiency of existing hydro power plants and
construction of new hydro power plants in the country
|
Not Taken Up |
| 2 |
this House may discuss
the issue of recent increase in sectarianism in the country and the need to devise a
mechanism for religious harmony in the country
|
Not Taken Up |
| 2 |
this House may discuss the
situation arising out of the expiry of visas of 50 lacs Pakistani workers employed
abroad due to closure of flights on account of COVID-19 pandemic and the problems
being faced by Pakistani workers stranded in Gulf countries and Malaysia
|
Not Taken Up |
| 2 |
this House may discuss the two
years performance of the present Government
|
Not Taken Up |
| 2 |
this House may discuss the increase in
prices of 94 life-saving drugs approved by the Cabinet in its meeting held on 22nd
September 2020
|
Not Taken Up |
| 6 |
this House may discuss the details of
projects regarding enhancing the efficiency of existing hydro power plants and
construction of new hydro power plants in the country
|
Not Taken Up |
| 6 |
this House may discuss the
situation arising out of the expiry of visas of five million Pakistani workers employed
abroad due to closure of flights on account of COVID-19 pandemic and the problems
being faced by Pakistani workers stranded in Gulf countries and Malaysia
|
Not Taken Up |
| 6 |
this House may discuss the two
years performance of the present Government
|
Not Taken Up |
| 6 |
this House may discuss the steps
taken by the Government for construction of new dams and maintenance of existing
dams for proper storage of rain water in the country
|
Not Taken Up |
| 6 |
this House may discuss the rising
food insecurity in Pakistan
|
Not Taken Up |
Points of Order
| Sitting No. | Points of Order | Representative Name | Number of POs |
| 1 | Business of House | Mushahid Ullah Khan | 1 |
| 1 | Business of House | Molana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri | 1 |
| 1 | Business of House | Syed Shibli Faraz | 1 |
| 1 | Business of House | Dr. Shahzad Waseem | 1 |
| 1 | Governance | Mushahid Ullah Khan | 1 |
| 3 | Foreign Relations | Kalsoom Perveen | 1 |
| 3 | Condemnation | Kalsoom Perveen | 1 |
| 3 | Health | Ali Muhammad Khan | 1 |
| 3 | Business of House | Mian Raza Rabbani | 1 |
| 7 | Terrorism | Mushtaq Ahmed | 1 |
| 7 | Terrorism | Syed Shibli Faraz | 1 |
| 7 | Terrorism | Siraj Ul Haq | 1 |
| 7 | Terrorism | Mian Muhammad Ateeq Shaikh | 1 |
| 7 | Terrorism | Atta ur Rehman | 1 |
| 7 | Terrorism | Muhammad Usman Khan Kakar | 1 |
| 7 | Terrorism | Muhsin Aziz | 1 |
| 7 | Terrorism | Muhammad Tahir Bizenjo | 1 |
| 7 | Terrorism | Mushahid Ullah Khan | 1 |
Participation in Proceedings
| Sitting No. | Intervention | Total Representatives |
| 2 | General Discussion | 12 |
| 4 | Resolution | 12 |
| 6 | Resolution | 20 |