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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 |
| 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
| 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 |
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| 2 | Present |
Absent |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Absent |
Present |
Present |
Absent |
Absent |
Present |
Absent |
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| 3 | Present |
Absent |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Absent |
Present |
Present |
Absent |
Absent |
Present |
Absent |
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| 4 | Present |
Absent |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Absent |
Absent |
Present |
Absent |
Absent |
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| 5 | Present |
Absent |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Absent |
Present |
Present |
Absent |
Present |
Absent |
Absent |
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| 6 | Present |
Absent |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Present |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Present |
Absent |
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| 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 |
| Total | 42 | 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 |