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Senate Assembly   |     May 24, 2021 To Jun 03, 2021     |     Session No: 311     |     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
24 May, 2021 1 03:30 03:45 00:15 07:30 3:45 0:00
25 May, 2021 2 04:00 04:10 00:10 08:15 4:05 0:00
27 May, 2021 3 04:00 04:10 00:10 07:07 2:57 0:00
28 May, 2021 4 11:00 11:00 00:00 12:47 1:47 0:00
31 May, 2021 5 03:30 03:40 00:10 06:46 3:06 0:00
03 Jun, 2021 6 10:00 10:05 00:05 12:55 2:50 0:00
Total/Average 0:08 18:30 0:00

  Attendance

Key Members' Attendance
Sitting No. Chairman Deputy Chairman Leader of the House Leader of the Opposition
1 Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
3

Present

Present

Present

Present

0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00
4

Present

Present

Present

Present

0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00
5 Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
6

Present

Present

Present

Present

0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00

No. of Sittings Attended

3

3

3

3

Total Time

0:00

0:00

0:00

0:00


Member's Attendance in each Sitting
Sitting No. Members At Outset Members At End Maximum Members Minority Members
1 58 25 0 2
2 48 15 0 2
3 38 36 0 2
4 40 28 0 1
5 48 26 0 2
6 33 22 0 2
Average Attendance 44 25 0 2

Parliamentary Leaders Attendance

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

Present

Absent

Present

Present

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Absent

2

Present

Absent

Present

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Present

Absent

Absent

Present

Absent

3

Present

Absent

Present

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Present

Absent

Absent

Present

Absent

4

Present

Absent

Present

Present

Present

Present

Present

Absent

Absent

Present

Absent

Absent

5

Present

Absent

Present

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Present

Absent

Present

Absent

Absent

6

Present

Absent

Present

Present

Present

Present

Present

Absent

Absent

Absent

Present

Absent

No. of Sittings Attended

6 0 6 6 6 3 5 4 0 3 3 0

  Protest /Walkout /Boycott

Sitting No.   Type Party(ies) Member(s) Reasons Time (Minutes)
2 Walkout JI 30 Abdul Ghafoor Haidri walked out of the House when the Chair disallowed him to speak. 13
3 Token Walkout PML-N PPPP 150 The opposition and BAP lawmakers staged token walkout against non-representation of Balochistan in Board of Directors established in various federal departments. 2
3 Token Walkout PML-N 150 A BAP lawmaker staged token walkout to lodge his protest on law and order situation in the province. 2
3 Walkout PML-N PPPP 78 The entire opposition walked out from the House at 07:00 pm against consideration of the CPEC Authority Bill, 2021 as supplementary agenda and not referring it to the standing committee 7

  Orders of the Day

  Question Hour ( View All Questions )

Sitting No. Ministry Starred Un-starred Total
3 Federal Education and Professional Training 3 1 4
3 Communication 5 0 5
3 Foreign Affairs 0 1 1
3 Inter-Provincial Coordination 1 0 1
3 National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination 7 0 7
4 Commerce 1 0 1
4 Economic Affairs 1 0 1
4 Finance & Revenue 7 0 7
4 Industries & Production 1 0 1
4 Planning, Development and Special Initiatives 1 0 1
6 Aviation Division 2 0 2
6 Cabinet Division 2 0 2
6 Climate Change Division 3 0 3
6 Establishment Division 2 0 2
6 Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division 6 0 6
Total42 2 44

  Calling Attention Notices

Sitting No. Calling Attention Notices Ministry Status
3
Delay in release of WAPDA’s equity contribution for the speedy construction of Mohmand Dam, which is instrumental for the economic stability and social development in the country
Water Resources Taken Up
3
The exclusion of Chinese Vaccines from the list of Vaccines approved by the Saudi Authorities for pilgrims, due to which a large number of Pakistanis, who have received Chinese Vaccines, will not be able to travel to Saudia Arabia this year for performing Hajj and Umrah.
Foreign Affairs Taken Up
4
reports that Pakistan’s water storage capacity is only for thirty-three days as water inflow from Northern areas has massively dropped.
Water Resources Withdrawn
4
difficulties being faced by the people of Southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and erstwhile FATA due to complete closure of Dera Ismail Khan Airport.
Aviation Division Taken Up
6
Under representation of Balochistan Province in particular and other small provinces in general, in the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) at the Commissioners’ and other senior levels
Finance & Revenue Taken Up

  Legislative Business

Sitting No. Name of Bill Type Status
2 The Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 Government Referred the bill to Committee
3 The Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill, 2021 Government Introduced
3 The Islamabad Capital Territory Senior Citizens Bill, 2021 Government Introduced
3 The China Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority Bill, 2021 Government Passed
5 The Guardians and Wards (Amendment) Bill, 2021 Private Introduced
5 The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2021] (Amendment of Article 89) Private Deferred
5 The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2021] (Amendment of Article 59) Private Introduced
5 The Islamabad Rent Restriction (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Private Introduced
5 The Islamabad Capital Territory Prohibition of Corporal Punishment Bill, 2021 Private Introduced
6 The Emigration (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Government Introduced
6 The Public Private Partnership Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2021 Government Passed

  Resolution

Sitting No. Resolution Type of Resolution Status
2 The House unanimously adopted a joint resolution to express solidarity with the Palestinians on behalf of the Pakistani people and condemned Israel’s systematic assault against the Palestinians during Ramadan at the Al-Quds Al-Sharif. E Joint Adopted
5 “This House strongly recommends that the Government should take necessary steps for operating PIA flights between Peshawar and Lahore on regular basis.” Private Adopted
5 “The Government of Pakistan is cognizant that Pakistan like every other country is making continuous efforts to combat COVID-19 pandemic for which the healthcare workers were on the priority list to be vaccinated. However, the national and international trends have identified another key player in addition to the front-line workers that are directly exposed to the virus which are the police, rangers and administrative officers and staff. These officials that are on ground are helping the Government of Pakistan in maintaining order through enforcing lockdowns and making sure that the public follow the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) laid down in order to deal with the ongoing pandemic and are also providing assistance as well as information to the public. The officials aforementioned, are working closely to stem the outbreak, therefore, are as much exposed to COVID-19 as healthcare workers working in hospitals. As the House is aware numerous officials have lost their lives while safeguarding the public from the pandemic. The House, therefore, urges the Government to prioritize the vaccination of aforesaid law enforcing personnel working on ground as they are working tirelessly to ensure SOPs, maintaining law and order and are therefore, put at risk in order to perform their duties.” Government Withdrawn
5 “This House urges upon the Government to take concrete steps for provision of internet services across the province of Balochistan.” Private Adopted
5 “Recognizing Pakistan's commitment in fulfilling Sustainable Development Goal-5 encompassing a continued commitment to achieve gender equality as state's responsibility to “ensure” women's full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life; Cognizant of the fact that women constitute half of our population share but despite that their share in decisionmaking and senior positions level and leadership is small and shows no clear trend toward improvement; This House recommends that the Government should initiate a review process through all Ministries in order to ascertain the following areas: a) To update the ratio of female officers at senior positions in all the Government entities and institutions; b) To identify the gaps in gender inequality at senior level positions indicating also the reasons of the lower number of female officers thereof; This House further recommends that on the basis of the review action conducted by the relevant quarters the Government should take immediate measures to increase the number of women officers at decision making positions and ensure their meaningful representation at all levels in the Federal Government entities / institutions.” Private Adopted
5 “This House expresses its grave concerns over the improper, unjustified and inequitable credit/lending by the commercial banks in the small provinces of the country especially Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa which are leading to deprivation, disparity and slow progress of industrialization and commercial activities in those provinces. This House strongly demands the Government to take immediate and result oriented steps to ensure that the minimum credit/lending of the commercial banks to the private sector for establishing industry and commercial activities in the provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is at par with those provinces' total deposits in the banks. This House also recommends the Government either to introduce a new legislation or amend the present laws/regulations in that regards. Private Adopted

  Reports

Sitting No. Report Status
2
Laid before the Senate a copy of the Money Bill, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021, as required under Article 73 of the Constitution.
Presented
3
the Annual Report of the Election Commission of Pakistan for the year 2020, as required by sub-section (2) of section 16 of the Elections Act, 2017
Presented
6
the Report on 2nd Biannual Monitoring on the Implementation of NFC Award (January-June, 2020), as required under clause (3B) of Article 160 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Laid

  Matter of Public Importance under Rule 87

Sitting No. Matter of Public Importance Status
3
He pointed out that there is hardly any representation of Balochistan in various Policy/Advisory Boards and Boards of Directors constituted under the Federal Ministries due to which the rights of the people of Balochistan are not being safeguarded. The Members from both sides of the aisle vehemently condemned this discrimination with Balochistan and walked out of the proceedings of the Senate in protest.
Taken Up
3
pointed out the unemployment of Engineers and Diploma Holders of Balochistan in petroleum sector in Balochistan.
Taken Up
3
pointed out the failure of the Federal Government to ensure fair distribution of water among the provinces and violation of Water Apportionment Accord, 1991. He also pointed out the violations by Chairman IRSA.
Taken Up
3
Spoke about the issue of fair distribution of water among the provinces.
Taken Up
3
pointed out the deteriorating law and order situation in Balochistan.
Taken Up
3
Pointed out the water storage and Border management issues in Balochistan.
Taken Up
3
pointed out the incident of torture of a journalist in Islamabad.
Taken Up
3
pointed out the increasing number of crimes against women and children throughout the country
Taken Up
4
Spoke about the water issues raised by some members in the House on last sitting of the Senate.
Taken Up
4
spoke about the benefits of payment systems being introduced by the Government.
Taken Up
4
spoke about the closure of Kotri-Lakhra Power Plant. He also spoke about water issues.
Taken Up
4
pointed out the transfer of Finance Secretary soon before the Budget and the change of Finance Minister which castes doubts that the Budget has been prepared by IMF.
Taken Up
4
Transfer of Finance Secretary
Taken Up
4
spoke about the deteriorating law and order situation in the country especially the Dacoits control in interior Sindh and he also pointed out the incident of killing of district vice president of JUI in Panjgoor
Taken Up
4
pointed out that despite clear warning by Interpol, a ship containing dangerous liquid has arrived in Gadani shipbreaking yard. The Member further stated that the ship contains 1,500 tonnes mercury mixed oil. Due to this, Bangladesh and India did not allow the ship but in Mumbai, the name of the ship was changed and after changing the name, the ship reached Karachi from Mumbai on April 21.
Taken Up
4
Spoke about the Youm-e-Takbeer when Pakistan on 28th May, 1998 became nuclear power which is guarantee of security of Pakistan. He paid tribute to all the heroes who remained involved in nuclear program of Pakistan
Taken Up
4
Spoke about the Youm-e-Takbeer when Pakistan on 28th May, 1998 became nuclear power which is guarantee of security of Pakistan. He paid tribute to all the heroes who remained involved in nuclear program of Pakistan
Taken Up
4
spoke about the problems arising for the locals after fencing of Pak-Iran Border.
Taken Up
4
spoke about water shortage in Sindh. 10. Senator Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti pointed out the problems being faced by the line walkers appointed on daily wages by PPL and SSGCL who are performing round the clock duties.
Taken Up
4
Pointed out the performance of K-Electric and also raised the issue of a Vice Chancellor of Women University Swabi.
Taken Up
4
Pointed out the law and order situation in Balochistan. Senator Sadia Abbasi spoke about the importance of representation of Parliamentarians in various Policy-Advisory Boards constituted under various Ministries/Divisions.
Taken Up
4
ointed out the law and order situation in Balochistan. Senator Sadia Abbasi spoke about the importance of representation of Parliamentarians in various Policy-Advisory Boards constituted under various Ministries/Divisions.
Taken Up
5
pointed out that the commercial banks/banking companies do not provide the banking services especially the lending services to private sector for establishing industry and other commercial activities, in the merged districts of erstwhile FATA.
Taken Up
6
spoke about submission of reference by the Chief Minister of Sindh under Article 154(7) conveying his dissatisfaction over decisions of CCI on Census results
Taken Up
6
poke about demining of mines in South Waziristan due to which innocent people of the area are being killed. He also demanded that the Government should pay compensation to the families of the victims of mines.
Taken Up
6
spoke about the problems being faced by the local coal miners due to mismanagement of the affairs of Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation
Taken Up
6
spoke about the beaching of a Vessel, carrying toxic chemicals/material, at Gaddani ship breaking yard. 5. Senator Sherry Rehman spoke about frequent promulgation of Ordinances by the President. She also spoke about the proposed Media Development Authority Ordinance. She pointed out the media censorship in the Country.
Taken Up
6
Spoke about the miseries of the families of the victims of PK 8303 who are still waiting for final investigation result and payment of compensations.
Not Taken Up
6
Spoke about promulgation of Ordinances when Parliament is functional. He supported the suggestions of Senator Tahir Bazinjo to form a committee to investigate beaching of ship at Gaddani ship breaking yard.
Taken Up
6
spoke about non-payment of compensation to the affectees of Mohmand Dam.
Taken Up
6
Spoke about the frequency of Ordinance and about media censorship in the country
Taken Up
6
spoke about the water distribution issues between Punjab and Sindh.
Taken Up
6
Spoke about the importance of giving due respect to the women while speaking on the floor of the House.
Taken Up
6
pointed out the withdrawal of incentives of the Professionals and senior experts working in the Pathology and Radiology Departments of the Government Hospital after the establishment of PMC. He also pointed out the bad condition of National Control Laboratory which is conducting the tests of local and imported vaccines
Taken Up

  Motion Under Rule 218

Sitting No. Motion Under Rule 218 Status
1
“That the Senate may discuss Israel’s systematic assault against Palestinian worshippers in the Haram-al-Sharif (Masjid Al-Aqsa) and Gaza during the holy month of Ramadan and Israeli apartheid state’s terrorism and mass murder in Palestine, as well as the ongoing violent and illegal occupation of Palestinian lands in the world’s worst example of settler colonialism.”
Debated
2
“That the Senate may discuss Israel’s systematic assault against Palestinian worshippers in the Haram-al-Sharif (Masjid Al-Aqsa) and Gaza during the holy month of Ramadan and Israeli apartheid state’s terrorism and mass murder in Palestine, as well as the ongoing violent and illegal occupation of Palestinian lands in the world’s worst example of settler colonialism.”
Admitted for Discussion
5
the problems being faced by the common lot of the country due to recent exorbitant increase in the electricity tariff by the Government.
Debated
5
the report of Broadsheet Commission headed by Justice (R) Azmat Saeed Sheikh regarding investigation of the Broadsheet scandal.
Debated

  Amendment in Rules of Procedure

Sitting No. Amendment in Rules of Procedure Status
6
Rule amendment in Rule 9 and insertion the Fourth Schedule.
Deferred

  Participation in Proceedings

Sitting No. Intervention Total Representatives
1 Motion Under Rule 218 28
2 Motion Under Rule 218 19
5 Motion Under Rule 218 19
5 Resolution 7

  Motion of Thanks

Sitting No. Motion of Thanks Status
3
“This House expresses its deep gratitude to the President of Pakistan for his address to both the Houses assembled together on 20th August, 2020.”.
Not Taken Up
4
“This House expresses its deep gratitude to the President of Pakistan for his address to both the Houses assembled together on 20th August, 2020.”
Not Taken Up
6
“This House expresses its deep gratitude to the President of Pakistan for his address to both the Houses assembled together on 20th August, 2020.”
Deferred



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