Fifteen to eighteen hours gas load shedding in Quetta when temperature is upto minus fifteen degree centigrade causing serious problems to the people of the area

The dismantling of Tuwairqi Steel Mills Limited (TSML) because of the dispute on imposition of GIDC by the Federal Government

The dismantling of Tuwairqi Steel Mills Limited (TSML) due to lack of cooperation from the concerned Government Departments

Levying of new taxes of Rs. 40 billion in the shape of mini budget by the Government

Levying of new taxes of Rs. 40 billion in the shape of mini budget by the Government while bypassing the Parliament

The increase in custom duty on various important items including raw materials by the Government

Ever increasing prices of consumer goods in the country due to imposition of Taxes through mini Budget

The dismantling of Tuwairqi Steel Mills Limited (TSML) because of the dispute on imposition of GIDC by the Federal Government

The dismantling of Tuwairqi Steel Mills Limited (TSML) due to lack of cooperation from the concerned Government Departments

The mini budget envisaging additional taxes of Rs. 40 billion by imposing 5 to 10 % regulatory duty on importing of 61 items, increasing duty by 5% on another 289 items and laving 1% custom duty on hundreds of other items, in compliance of precondition of IMF

Levying of new taxes of Rs. 40 billion in the shape of mini budget by the Government while bypassing the Parliament

Levying of new taxes of Rs. 40 billion in the shape of mini budget by the Government which has resulted into increase in prices of daily use products

The increase in custom duty on various imported items including raw materials by the Government which results into increase in prices of various consumer goods

Levying of new taxes and duties of Rs. 40 billion which results into increase in prices of many goods

Ever raising prices of consumer goods in the country due to imposition of Taxes through mini Budget

Hanging of senior political leaders of Jamat-e-Islami and BNP by Bangladesh Government through the so called international tribunal on crimes against humanity

Government’s announcement that Sui Southern Gas Company’s dues amounting to Rs. 37 billion against Pakistan Steel Mills will be settled by transferring land of Pakistan Steel Mills to Sui Southern Gas Company, which is a violation of Article 274 of the Constitution

Fifteen to eighteen hours gas load shedding in Quetta when temperature is upto minus fifteen degree centigrade causing serious problems to the people of the area

The mini budget envisaging additional taxes of Rs. 40 billion by imposing 5 to 10 % regulatory duty on importing of 61 items, increasing duty by 5% on another 289 items and laving 1% custom duty on hundreds of other items, in compliance of precondition of IMF

Levying of new taxes of Rs. 40 billion in the shape of mini budget by the Government while bypassing the Parliament

Levying of new taxes of Rs. 40 billion in the shape of mini budget by the Government which has resulted into increase in prices of daily use products

The increase in custom duty on various imported items including raw materials by the Government which results into increase in prices of various consumer goods

Levying of new taxes and duties of Rs. 40 billion which results into increase in prices of many goods

Ever raising prices of consumer goods in the country due to imposition of Taxes through mini Budget

Hanging of senior political leaders of Jamat-e-Islami and BNP by Bangladesh Government through the so called international tribunal on crimes against humanity

Non-completion of alternate road at Margalla Avenue, Islamabad which is under construction for the last two years

The statement of Edward Joseph Snowden, former CIA official, that GCHQ, a secret agency of Britain, used to spy on the communication data of Pakistan, as reported in Daily Express dated 7th October, 2015

On 12th November, 2015, that over five hundred candidates backed by banned outfits have made their way into the Punjab Local Government System, as published in “The Nation” on 10th November, 2015

The dismantling of Tuwairqi Steel Mills Limited (TSML) because of the dispute on imposition of GIDC by the Federal Government

The dismantling of Tuwairqi Steel Mills Limited (TSML) due to lack of cooperation from the concerned Government Departments

Hanging of senior political leaders of Jamat-e-Islami and BNP by Bangladesh Government through the so called international tribunal on crimes against humanity

Non-completion of alternate road at Margalla Avenue, Islamabad which is under construction for the last two years

Protest of thousands of teachers belonging to FATA in front of Press Club, Islamabad for their promotion and other facilities

The mini budget envisaging additional taxes of Rs. 40 billion by imposing 5 to 10 % regulatory duty on import of 61 items, increasing duty by 5% on 289 items and levying 1% custom duty on hundreds of other items, in compliance of preconditions of IMF

Privatization of PIA

Failure of the Federal and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governments to hold judicial inquiry into the gruesome and heinous attack on the innocent children of Army Public School, Peshawar on 16th December, 2014

The statement made by the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control in the National Assembly on 17th December, 2015 that the Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control is not responsible in totality for the effective implementation of the National Action Plan

Shortfall of nearly 30% in the cotton production for the year 2015, which has very adverse effect on Pakistan economy

Failure of the Federal and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governments to hold judicial inquiry into the gruesome and heinous attack on the innocent children of Army Public School, Peshawar on 16th December, 2014

Report by Auditor General of Pakistan on 15th December, 2015 which state that circular debt payment of Rs.368 billion to Independent Power Producers is irregular and in violation of procedure

Non-implementation of sugarcane price @ Rs. 180 per 40 kilo as announced by the Prime Minister

Report by Auditor General of Pakistan on 15th December, 2015 which state that circular debt payment of Rs.368 billion to Independent Power Producers is irregular and in violation of procedure

Steps taken by the Government to prevent HIV/AIDS and curtail its spread

The incident of 16th December, 2014, in which innocent children were massacred and made martyrs in the Army Public School, Peshawar

The dilapidated condition of the tunnel on railway track near Taxila between Islamabad and Peshawar

The appointment of National Security Advisor which calls for revisiting the Rules of Business, 1973 for a clear cut division of responsibility amongst various State Institutions

Appointment of a person namely Mr. Usman Mehmood S/O Mubashir Mehmood in IESCO on a fake domicile certificate against the post for Balochistan candidate making the whole process of appointments in that company doubtful

Termination of 450 contractual employees of NADRA as reported in electronic media on 23rd November, 2015

Outbreak of dengue in the country as over 3000 cases in Karachi and over 2000 in Rawalpindi have been reported

Steps taken for the population census 2016 as decided in the meeting of Council of Common Interest in March, 2015

The dilapidated condition of the tunnel on railway track near Taxila between Islamabad and Peshawar

The use of milk booster injections to milk yielding cattle to enhance the production / quantity of milk

Charging of withholding tax by banks, even from the filers, on banking transactions

Continuous operation of heavy crushing machinery on the Margalla Hills near Taxila causing great troubles, diseases, pollution and spoiling the natural beauty as well as wild life

The decision of ECC to give a subsidy amounting to Rs. 6.5 billion to the sugar mills to export 500,000 tons of sugar as world prices of sugar are lower than domestic prices

The recent accident of Shaheen Airline’s Aircraft at Lahore Airport due to the intoxication of pilot

The recent accident of Shaheen Airline’s Aircraft at Lahore Airport due to the intoxication of pilot

The prices of petroleum products presently being charged from public in wake of lower prices in international markets and depriving of common people from the benefit of these fallen prices

The report of the Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges on the Privilege Motion moved by Senator Ahmed Hassan, on 8th October, 2015, against the Cabinet Division for misleading the House by providing conflicting and incorrect replies to the questions asked by him regarding discontinuation of U-fone service in some areas in Malakand Division

The report of the Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges on the amendment proposed by Senator Chaudhary Tanvir Khan, in rule 58 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012

The report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs on starred question No. 15, asked by Senator Muhammad Javed Abbasi, on 15th September, 2015, regarding the number of Pakistanis confined in Bangladesh camps after the event of 1971 without right of citizenship

The report of the Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination on starred question No. 59, asked by Senator Dr. Muhammad Ismail Buledi on 29th July, 2009, regarding details of sanctioned posts in BS-04 to 22 in Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Quetta and the number of persons appointed in each grade

The report of the Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat On the subject matter of starred question No. 82, asked by Senator Muhammad Usman Khan Kakar on 9th October, 2015, regarding names, age, place of domicile, educational qualifications and date of appointment of the members of Board of Governors and Directors of the companies/organizations under the administrative control of the Aviation Division

The report of the Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat On the subject matter of starred question No. 103, asked by the Senator Mohammad Azam Khan Swati on 13th October, 2015, regarding the amount received from abroad as donations in connection with earthquake 2005 indicating also the names / details of donors and amount donated by each of them

The report of the Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat On the subject matter of Calling Attention Notice given of by Senator Muhammad Usman Khan Kakar regarding irregularities carried out in the recent appointments made against Balochistan quota in OGRA

The report of the Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat On a matter pointed out by Senator Muhammad Javed Abbasi on 6th November, 2015, regarding recent demolishing of Khokhas by the CDA in Islamabad, and referred to the Committee after the statement of the Minister concerned on 9th November, 2015

The preliminary/interim report of the Standing Committee on Law, Justice and Human Rights on a matter referred by the House on 10th November, 2015 regarding “Implementation of Building Code, with particular reference to provisions regarding earthquake, for suggesting penal provisions, measures and mechanism regarding violation of said Code

Chairman, Standing Committee on Law, Justice and Human Rights, to move under sub-rule (1) of Rule 194 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that period for submission of Final Report on the matter referred by the House on 10th November, 2015 regarding “Implementation of Building Code, with particular reference to provisions regarding earthquake, for suggesting penal provisions, measures and mechanism regarding violation of said Code" may be extended for a further period of three months in order to enable the Committee to give a comprehensive report as more time is required to suggest legislative instruments in consultation with all Federal and Provincial Stakeholders

Chairman, Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Resources, to move 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 Demand No. 8 of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government on the collection and payment of royalty on LPG to the Provinces be extended for a further period of thirty working days with effect from 14th December, 2015, as more time is needed for the reasons to be explained in the House

Chairman, Standing Committee on Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony, to move 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 Motion under rule 218, moved by Senator Kalsoom Perveen on 13th October, 2015, regarding discussion on Hajj Policy of the Government and performance of the Ministry of Religious Affairs with particular reference to recent stampede at Mina, Makkah, be extended for a further period of thirty working days with effect from 14th December, 2015, as more time is needed for presentation of report for the reasons to be explained in the House

The report of the Standing Committee on Communications on Starred Question No. 9, asked by Senator Col. (R) Syed Tahir Hussain Mashhadi on 5th September, 2012, regarding the details of roads, with lengthwise breakup, constructed by the National Highway Authority (NHA), during the financial years 2009-10 and 2010-11 in each Province, Federal Capital, FATA, Gilgit-Baltistan and AJK

The report of the Standing Committee on Communications on Starred Question No. 4, asked by former Senator Abdul Rauf on 4th February, 2014, regarding damage caused to roads due to overloaded trucks and heavy trawlers and the steps taken by the Government in this regard

The report of the Standing Committee on Defence on disposal of pending business under sub-rule (3) of rule 207 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, referred by the House

The Foreigners (Amendment) Ordinance, 2015 (Ordinance No. XII of 2015)

The National Database and Registration Authority (Amendment) Ordinance, 2015 (Ordinance No. XIII of 2015)

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2015

The report of the Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control on the demand of Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa numbered 15 regarding consideration of Special Financial Package for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Security

The Islamabad Mandatory Vaccination and Protection of Health Workers Bill, 2015

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2015

The report of the Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control on the demand of Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa numbered 15 regarding consideration of Special Financial Package for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Security

The Islamabad Mandatory Vaccination and Protection of Health Workers Bill, 2015

The report of the Standing Committee on Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage on starred question No. 3, asked by Senator Mohammad Azam Khan Swati, on 26th February, 2008, regarding the names of companies and their owners whom contracts for construction of monuments in Islamabad have been awarded, the procedure adopted for awarding the said contracts and the authority which approves funds for beautification and construction of monuments in Islamabad

The report of the Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training on starred question No. 49, asked by former Senator Dr. Khalid Mehmood Soomro, on 24th April, 2009, regarding details of provision of funds to Organizations/Institutions by the Higher Education Commission during the last ten years

The report of the Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training on starred question No. 46, asked by Senator Muhammad Javed Abbasi, on 4th November, 2015, regarding the proposal to establish a National Law University in Islamabad Capital Territory with its campuses in the Provincial Head Quarters

The first follow-up report of the Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research regarding proposed conversion of 1400 acres land of National Agricultural Research Centre by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) into residential/commercial plots

The report of the Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training on starred question No. 145, asked by Senator Col. (R) Syed Tahir Hussain Mashhadi, on 12th November, 2010, regarding percentage of GDP allocated for higher and elementary education, during the last three years and need to increase this percentage

The report of the Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training on a point of order raised by former Senator Abdul Haseeb Khan, on 12th November, 2010, regarding unilateral decision of the Inter-Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) to deduct ten to fifteen per cent marks of the successful students of “A” level at the time of granting equivalence certificate

The report of the Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training on implementation of the recommendations of the Special Committee formed on the issue of lapse of various foreign scholarships offered by different countries for the students of Pakistan

The National Cyber Security Council Bill, 2014

The report of the Special Committee on the Implementation of the Gas Infrastructure Development Cess Bill, 2015

The report of the Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat on the matter raised by Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, during zero hour on 14th December, 2015, regarding use of some discriminatory remarks by the Capital Development Authority regarding Christian minority of the country while submitting their reply in a case in the Supreme Court of Pakistan, which was referred to the Committee for consideration and report to the House on Monday, the 21st December, 2015

The report of the Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges, on Privilege Motion, moved by Senator Najma Hameed, on 11th November, 2015, regarding incorrect information provided by the Ministry of Water and Power in replies to her starred question Nos. 216 and 9, asked on 30th October, 2014 and 7th May, 2015, respectively

The Annual Report for the year 2014-2015 of the Central Board of Directors of the State Bank of Pakistan on the state of the Economy along-with the Statistical Supplement, as required under section 9A (f) of the State Bank of Pakistan Act, 1956

The special audit report on clearance of circular debt of power sector (Rs. 480 Billion), as required under Article 171 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973

The Annual Report of the National Economic Council for the Financial Year 2013-14, as required under clause (5) of Article 156 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

The report of the Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges, on the breach of Privilege of the House due to irresponsible behavior of Chairman, CDA in connection with the matter referred by the Chairman Senate to the Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat and misleading that Committee about their report submitted to the Supreme Court of Pakistan in the case relating to the settlement of Christian Community in Kachi Abadi of Capital

The Income Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015

The preliminary interim report of the Committee on Question No.125 asked by Senator Lt. Gen. (R) Salahuddin Tirmizi on 15th May, 2015 regarding the land purchased by the government for construction of new Balakot city for the earthquake affectees of Tehsil Balakot.

Chairman, Standing Committee on Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony, to move that under sub-rule (1) of rule 194 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, the time for presentation of report of the Committee on the subject matter of starred question No. 118, asked by Senator Mohammad Azam Khan Swati on 18th September, 2015, regarding the complaint cell working in the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony to deal with the complaints against private Hajj and Umra operators, may be extended for a further period of thirty working days with effect from 31st December, 2015, as more time is needed for presentation of report for the reasons to be explained in the House.

Chairman, Standing Committee on Law and Justice, to move under sub-rule (1) of rule 194 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012, that period for submission of Report on “The National Accountability (Amendment) Bill, 2015”, referred by the House on 2nd November, 2015, may be extended for a further period of thirty working days with effect from 1st January, 2016, in order to enable the Committee to finalize report in consultation with the provinces

The report of the Standing Committee on Climate Change on The Pakistan Environmental Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2015

The report of the Committee on an adjournment motion moved by Senator Sassui Palijo on her behalf and on behalf of Senator Saleem Mandviwala, on 4th November, 2015, regarding failure of Foreign Policy of Pakistan on account of non-election of Pakistan as Member of the United Nations Human Rights Council

The report of the Committee of Whole constituted on “Steps to provide speedy and inexpensive justice in the country

Chairman, Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Resources, to move 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 Demand No. 8 of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government on the collection and payment of royalty on LPG to the Provinces be extended for a further period of thirty working days with effect from 14th December, 2015, as the comments of the Ministry of Law and Justice are still awaited, therefore, more time is required for finalization of the report

The report on 2nd Biannual Monitoring on the Implementation of NFC Award (January - June, 2015), as required under clause (3B) of Article 160 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973

This House may discuss the causes, remedies and preventive measures to control poverty in the country

The House may discuss the ways and means to improve the efficiency of Pakistan’s embassies/missions abroad

The House may discuss the issue of award of LNG Terminal to Elengy Terminal Pakistan Limited (ETPL) without completing the codal formalities causing a loss of billions of rupees to national exchequer

This House may discuss the domain and jurisdiction of the Council of Common Interests (CCI) and the situation arising out of non-convening of the meeting of the Council as required under clause (3) of Article 154 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

This House may discuss the situation arising out of non-construction of new dams in the country

The Senate of Pakistan may discuss the issue of illegal occupation on the CDA land in Islamabad and failure of the Government to get back the possession of that land

This House may discuss the domain and jurisdiction of the Council of Common Interests (CCI) and the situation arising out of non-convening of the meeting of the Council as required under clause (3) of Article 154 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

The House may discuss the hardships being faced by overseas Pakistanis due to the acts of terrorism in the western countries and the remedies/ways to lessen the same

The House may discuss the situation arising out of continuous decrease in exports of the country as a consequence of closing down of industrial units which is resulting in increase of unemployment

The House may discuss the foreign policy of the Government with particular reference to its success and failure

This House may discuss the functioning of the National Commission on Human Rights (NCHR)

The House may discuss the situation arising out of continuous decrease in exports of the country as a consequence of closing down of industrial units which is resulting in increase of unemployment

This House may discuss the issue of Human Trafficking from Pakistan to Overseas countries

This House may discuss the procedure for appointment of Chairman and Members of the Federal Service Tribunal (FST)

This House may discuss the present position of circular debt and its overall impact on smooth supply of electricity to the consumers in the country

The House may discuss the present status of implementation of National Action Plan and the results thereof

The House may discuss the present status of implementation of National Action Plan and the results thereof

(i) in rule 43, in sub-rule (1), for the full stop (.) occurring at the end a colon (:) shall be substituted and thereafter the following Proviso and Explanation shall be added, namely:- “Provided that a notice received from an authenticated e-mail address of the Member to the prescribed e-mail address of the Senate Secretariat shall be deemed to be a proper notice in terms of sub-rule (1). Explanation.- For the purposes of this rule, ‘authenticated’ means an e-mail address duly verified by a Member and ‘prescribed’ means notified by the Senate Secretariat.” (ii) in rule 65, in the existing proviso for the full stop (.) occurring at the end a colon (:) shall be substituted and thereafter the following second Proviso and Explanation shall be added, namely:- “Provided further that a notice received from an authenticated e-mail address of the Member to the prescribed e-mail address of the Senate Secretariat shall be deemed to be a proper notice in terms of this rule. Explanation.- For the purposes of this rule, ‘authenticated’ means an e-mail address duly verified by a Member and ‘prescribed’ means notified by the Senate Secretariat.” (iii) in rule 86, for the full stop (.) occurring at the end a colon (:) shall be substituted and thereafter the following Proviso and Explanation shall be added, namely:- “Provided that a notice received from an authenticated e-mail address of the Member to the prescribed e-mail address of the Senate Secretariat shall be deemed to be a proper notice in terms of this rule. Explanation.- For the purposes of this rule, ‘authenticated’ means an e-mail address duly verified by a Member and ‘prescribed’ means notified by the Senate Secretariat.” (iv) in rule 158, in sub-rule (1) after serial number (vi), the following new serial number shall be inserted, namely:- “(vii) Committee on Delegated Legislation.” (v) after the existing rule 172B, the following new rules shall be inserted, namely:- “172C. Committee on Delegated Legislation.- There shall be a Committee on delegated legislation to scrutinize and report to the Senate of Pakistan that whether the powers to make rules, regulations, bye-laws, schemes or other statutory instruments conferred by the Constitution or delegated by the Parliament have been timely and properly exercised within such conferment or delegation, as the case may be. 172D. Functions.- The functions of the Committee on Delegated Legislation shall be the following or such other as may be assigned to it from time to time:- (i) The Committee shall propose legislation/formulate policy for laying of each rule, regulation, bye-law, scheme or other statutory instrument (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Rules’) framed in pursuance of the Constitution or the legislative functions delegated by the Parliament to a subordinate authority. (ii) When the rules are so laid before the Parliament/Committee, the Committee shall, in particular consider:- (a) Whether the Rules are in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution or the Act of Parliament pursuant to which it is made; (b) Whether the Rules contain matter which in the opinion of the Committee should more properly be dealt with in an Act of Parliament; (c) Whether the Rules contain imposition of taxation; (d) Whether the Rules directly or indirectly bar the jurisdiction of the Court; (e) Whether the Rules give retrospective effect to any of the provisions in respect of which the Constitution or the Act does not expressly give any such power; (f) Whether the Rules appear to make some unusual or unexpected use of the power conferred by the Constitution or the Act pursuant to which it is made; (g) Whether there appears to have been unjustifiable delay in publication or laying the Rules before the Parliament; and (h) Whether for any reason, the form or purport of the Rules require any elucidation. 172E. Report.- (1) If the Committee is of the opinion that any Rules should be annulled wholly or partially, or should be amended in any respect, it shall report that opinion and the grounds thereof to the House. (2) If the Committee is of opinion that any other matter relating to any Rules should be brought to the notice of the Senate, it may report that opinion and matter to the House. (3) The Committee shall present a quarterly report before the House.” (vi) after the existing rule 212, the following new rule shall be inserted, namely:- “212A. Effect of retirement, etc., of a Member.- Business of a Member in respect of any matter under these rules shall lapse if the Member is appointed as Chairman Senate, Deputy Chairman, Minister or ceased to be a Member: Provided that a Private Members’ Bill passed by the Senate and transmitted to National Assembly shall not lapse.”

This House expresses its deep gratitude to the President of Pakistan for his address to both the Houses assembled together on 4th June, 2015

This House expresses its deep gratitude to the President of Pakistan for his address to both the Houses assembled together on 4th June, 2015

This House expresses its deep gratitude to the President of Pakistan for his address to both the Houses assembled together on 4th June, 2015

This House expresses its deep gratitude to the President of Pakistan for his address to both the Houses assembled together on 4th June, 2015

This House expresses its deep gratitude to the President of Pakistan for his address to both the Houses assembled together on 4th June, 2015