Will the Minister Incharge of the Aviation Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the present Government has given an amount of Rs. 17 billion as bailout package to PIA, if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of bailout packages provided to PIA during the last ten years indicating also the impact of those packages on the financial crises of PIA; and (c) the steps taken by the Government during the last three months to make PIA a profitable organization?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Aviation Division be pleased to state whether it is a fact that PIA has recently terminated the contracts of fifty employees including three Pilots, whose licenses have also been cancelled, on account of holding fake degrees, if so, the reasons for their recruitment indicating also the action taken against those involved in their recruitment process?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) the production and demand (domestic and industrial of natural gas in the country at present; and (b) the estimated volume of gas reservoirs in the country as per latest surveys indicating also the plan / policy and time frame devised by the Government to utilize the same?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state whether it is a fact that Pakistan is facing the issue of water scarcity, if so, the steps taken by the Government to resolve the issue, to store water and for desalination the sea water so far?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state: (a) the net profit of the electricity of Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa under A.G.N Qazi formula; (b) the payments made by the Federal Government so far in this regard; and (c) the amount payable to the Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa and its payment schedule for the last ten years?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the payment of royalty on account of electricity generation to the Province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the AGN Kazi formula is delayed, if so, the reasons thereof and the time by which the same will be made?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) the details of Thar coal Power Project indicating also the estimated cost, capacity and expected date of completion of the same; (b) the expenditure incurred on the said project so far with head wise break up; and (c) whether any embezzlement has been found in the expenditure of the said project, if so, the details of persons responsible for the same and action taken against them?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the name and number of Pakistani Embassies / Consulates abroad where special events were held to mark Pakistan Day on the 23rd March, 2018; (b) the details and purpose of programme which were included in the said events; (c) whether the said programmes highlighted the ideology of Pakistan and Islamic identity of the country; and (d) whether it is a fact that mixed programmes of signings and dancing were also part of those events, if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) the details of fluctuation in the oil prices in International market during the last three years; and (b) the details of relief provided by the Government to the consumers of petroleum products in the country in view of the said fluctuations?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the Government to meet the increasing demand for energy in the country during the last five years; and (b) whether the said steps have ensured the provision of required quantum of electricity at subsidized rates to the people in the country, if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) the details of the ongoing Hydle Power projects in the country indicating also the present status of work on each of the same; and (b) whether it is a fact that the larger Hydle Power projects like Diamer Bhasha Dam, Dasu Dam and Mohmand Dam have been pending for a long time, if so, the time by which work will be completed on the same?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that NADRA has made more than 200% increase in the fee for issuance of CNICs, if so, the reasons thereof; (b) the details of increase made in the fee for issuance of CNICs during the last five years; and (c) the law or rule under which NADRA makes increase in the fee for issuance of CNICs?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that under the Fiscal Responsibility and Debt Limitation (FRDL) Act, 2005, the Government can not obtain loans for more than 60% of its GDP; (b) whether the Government has obtained loans according to the said condition or limit since the enactment of the Act, if not, the reasons thereof; and (c) the debt to GDP ratio at present?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the main reasons for increasing ratio of inflation in the country;and (b) the steps taken by the Government to control the increasing ratio of inflation and prices of food items in the country during the last five years?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state: (a) the details of the ongoing Hydle Power projects in the country indicating also the present status of work on each of the same; and (b) whether it is a fact that the larger Hydle Power projects like Diamer Bhasha Dam, Dasu Dam and Mohmand Dam have been pending for a long time, if so, the time by which work will be completed on the same?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the foreign reserves have dropped from $ 16 billion to $ 8 billion and the country suffered a loss of Rs.2800 billion during the period from 17th August to 10th October,2018, if so, the reasons thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that investors lost Rs. 794 billion in stock exchange during the said period, if so, the reasons thereof;and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to overcome the economic crisis in the country?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the recent devaluation of Rupee against Dollars (about 12 rupee) is unprecedented in the history of the country and has consequently led to surge of Rs. 902 billions in our national debt; and (b) if so, the reasons of this record devaluation of Rupee; indicating also the strategy of the Government to counter this crises and the time by which it will come out of the crises?

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the Government to reduce the import bill of the country during the last three months; and (b) the steps proposed to be taken by the Government to further reduce the said bill in near future?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state whether it is a fact that Pakistan is facing the issue of water scarcity, if so, the steps taken by the Government to resolve the issue, to store water and for desalination the sea water so far?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleased to state the mechanism devised by the Government to handle natural disasters in the country?

Will the Minister for Information and Broadcasting be pleased to state whether it is a fact that a journalist was killed in Haripur on 16th October, 2018 on a account of a news item against the drug mafia, if so, the steps being taken by the Government in collaboration of the Provincial Government to provide security / protection to the journalists in the country?

Will the Minister for Information and Broadcasting be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the Supreme Court of Pakistan has banned the telecasting of Indian programmes on Pakistani TV channels, if so, the steps taken by the Government so far to implement that decision and stop telecasting of those programmes?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) the details of cases of financial, administrative and recruitment irregularities /corruption surfaced in public sector universities in the country during the last one year and action taken in the same with university wise break up; and (b) the steps taken / being taken by the Government to control such like cases in those universities?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the office of Chairman Medical Devices Registration Board as well as Chairman of the Appellate Board is being held by the same officer which is conflict of interest and prohibited under the Drug Act 1976, if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the said officer is working as Director, Quality Assurance, Member of Drug Registration Board and also as Member of Licensing Board at the same time in violation of that Act, if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that apart from about 8 lac unregistered TB patients, the number of registered TB patients has increased up to 16.5 lac in the country, if so, the steps taken by the Government for eradication of TB during the last three years; and (b) the amount allocated and percentage of the same released for the treatment of TB patients during the said period?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state whether it is a fact that according to the summary sent by Ex. Chairman FBR Mr. Tariq Bajwa to the Cabinet during the last Government, $ 200 billion of Pakistani citizens have been kept in Swiss Banks, if so, the steps taken by the present Government so far to get back that money?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the data of all Pakistan Banks has been hacked, if so, the steps taken by the Government so far in this regard?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) number of missing persons in whole country at present;and (b) number of applications received by missing persons commission since the constitution of the commission till date indicating also number of cases disposed off and number of cases that are still under hearing?

Will the Federal Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the slain SP Rural Peshwar,Mr. Tahir Khan Dawar after being kidnapped from Islamabad was taken to Lahore-Multan-Bannu and finally Afghanistan, if so, the details thereof; (b) the progress made so far in respect of arresting his killers; and (c) whether any investigation has been made to identify the personnel / factors responsible for the lapse of security in this incident, if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan Railways have 87 VVIP Saloons for the President, Prime Minister, Chairman 9 Senate, Federal Minister for Railways, other VVIPs and Railways Officers, if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether it is a fact that despite the non-use of the said saloons by those VVIPs, an annual amount of Rs. 4.27 billion is spent on the renovation of the same, if so, the reasons thereof and the steps being taken by the Government to abolish the same?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a fact that no separate passport offices have been established for women in the country, if so, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to establish the same?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state: (a) whether the facilities provided in the rest areas established along the Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway are similar to those provided on Islamabad-Lahore Motorway; and (b) whether it is a fact that the facilities provided at the rest areas on the Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway are not sufficient to cater to the needs of the passengers with particular reference to the women passengers, if so, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the government to upgrade the facilities provided there?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms be pleased to state whether it is a fact that according to the report of Statistics Division, the rate of inflation increased from 2.56% to 7% during the month of October, 2018 which was 5.95% higher than the ratio recorded in the said month in preceding year, if so, the steps being taken by the Government to control the same and provide relief to the common people?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the circular debt of the power sector has surged to an unprecedented level of Rs. 1400 billion, if so, the steps taken / being taken by the present Government to control the same; and (b) the planning made by the Government to pay off the said debt?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the areas that previously fell under FATA and now merged with the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa still lack the facility of 3G and 4G internet, if so, the time by the said services will be provided to the inhabitant of those areas?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to provide financial assistance from Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal to those prisoners who have completed their sentences but could not be released due to their inability to pay the amount of their penalties, if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state: (a) the net profit of the electricity of Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa under A.G.N Qazi formula; (b) the payments made by the Federal Government so far in this regard; and (c) the amount payable to the Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa and its payment schedule for the last ten years?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state whether it is a fact that Pakistan is facing the issue of water scarcity, if so, the steps taken by the Government to resolve the issue, to store water and for desalination the sea water so far?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the payment of royalty on account of electricity generation to the Province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the AGN Kazi formula is delayed, if so, the reasons thereof, and the time by which the same will be made?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is fact that Neelum-Jehlum hydro Power Project has been completed, if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether it is also fact that the Government had announced that after completion of the said project the charging of Neelum-Jehlum Surcharge in electricity bills will be discontinued after 30th June, 2018 but the same is still being charged, if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state the number of persons who were awarded capital punishment under the Anti Terrorism Act during the last one year?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state the number of employees of WAPDA found involved in cases of theft of electricity in the country during the last one year indicating also the estimated losses suffered by WAPDA in those cases and action taken against them?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state the quota for the provision of electricity allocated for the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the quantum of electricity supplied to that province against the said quota during last six months

Will the Minister for Narcotics Control be pleased to state whether it is a fact that Crystal Methamphetamine (Ice) drug, being widely used by Pakistani youth, is being smuggled in the country via Iran, if so, the steps being taken by the Government to control the same and award punishment to those involved in it?

Will the Minister for Information and Broadcasting be pleased to state the steps taken or being taken by the Government for protection and provision of conducive environment for work to journalists in the country?

will the Federal Minister for Federal Education and professional Training be pleased to state the number of public sector universities in the country which have established libraries indicating also the number of books in the same?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state:(a) whether it is a fact that typhoid is rapidly increasing in the country, if so, the number of cases of the same reported during the period from 2016 to 2018; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the medicines available in the market do not properly cure the said disease which makes it difficult to control the same, if so, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the performance of Pakistan teams in sports like Hockey, Cricket, Squash, Snooker, Athletics and Boxing at the International level has become poor at present, if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to improve the performance of Pakistani teams/players in the said sports, with particular reference to hockey?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the circular debt of the power sector has surged to an unprecedented level of Rs. 1400 billion, if so, the steps taken / being taken by the present Government to control the same; and (b) the planning made by the Government to pay off the said debt?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state whether it is a fact that consensus could not be developed between the Federal Government and the Provinces over the NFC award following 2010, if so, the reasons thereof and the time by which a consensus would be reached and the award would subsequently be announced?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic affairs be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the rate of inflation in the country has raised substantially during the tenure of the present Government, if so, the rate of increase in the inflation during last few months and the steps being taken by the Government to control the same?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the growth rate of Pakistan has decreased from 5.8% in 2017-18 to 3.7% during 2018-19, if so, the reasons thereof and the steps being taken by the Government to counter the situation and increase that growth?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the cellular phone towers installed in the country emit dangerous radiations which harmful for human beings, if so, the steps taken by the Government to protect humans from the same; and (b) whether any written assurance is obtained from the said companies at the time of making agreement with them that their equipment will not be hazardous for human life, if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the cellular phone towers installed in the country emit dangerous radiations which harmful for human beings, if so, the steps taken by the Government to protect humans from the same; and (b) whether any written assurance is obtained from the said companies at the time of making agreement with them that their equipment will not be hazardous for human life, if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state the details of imports from and exports to Afghanistan made through the Torkham Border during the last one year?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state whether it is a fact that Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has awarded the contract for monitoring of internet traffic in the country to a company which is working as a partner with the Israeli Intelligence, without following the relevant rules, regulations, if so, the reasons thereof, indicating also the details of action taken against those involved in awarding that contract?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state whether the Pakistani Missions abroad maintain database of Pakistani citizens residing in their respective countries, if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that more than two million people (man, women and children) in Pakistan are compelled to forced labour either in brick kilns or farms; (b) whether it is also a fact that a law controlling forced labour was enacted in 1992; and (c) if so, the steps taken by the government to stop forced labour and implement the said law, indicating also the alternative plan the government has devised to restore the freedom and revival of and provide employment to these labourers?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state whether it is a fact that Pakistan Oil seed Development Board, a subordinate department of the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, has been closed down and its employees absorbed into other departments, if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the foreign investment has reduced by 50% during the first 10 months of the fiscal year 2018-19, if so, the steps taken/being taken by the Government to bring back/attract foreign investors?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the net payable profit for the first two quarters of 2018-2019, amounting to 65 billion Rupees has not yet been paid to the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa so far, if so, the reasons thereof and the time by which the same will be paid?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police has been deprived of participation in Hajj Mission, 2019; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony rejected the names of persons nominated by IG, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Hajj Mission, 2019 and instead selected persons who were not included in the list of nominees, if so, the name of authority who rejected the nominees of the said IG and reasons for their rejection?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Railways suffered a loss of Rs. 29 billion during the last 8 months, if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to get Pakistan Railways out of its deficit/losses?

Will the Minister for Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that 8 million people are addicted to marijuana in the country, if so, the steps being taken by the Government to control the same; and 41 (b) the steps being taken by the Government for the treatment and rehabilitation of drug addicts in the country?

Will the Minister for Narcotics Control be pleased to state: 54 (a) the estimated number of drug addicts in the country with age wise break up; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government control and eliminate the menace of drugs in the country?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that typhoid is rapidly increasing in the country, if so, the number of cases of the same reported during the period from 2016 to 2018; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the medicines available in the market do not properly cure the said disease which makes it difficult to control the same, if so, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the performance of Pakistan teams in sports like Hockey, Cricket, Squash, Snooker, Athletics and Boxing at the International level has become poor at present, if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to improve the performance of Pakistani teams/players in the said sports, with particular reference to hockey?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the names of illegal Pakistani immigrants detained in foreign jails indicating also the duration and nature of their imprisonment with country wise break up; and (b) the steps taken or being taken by the Government for the release of said persons from those jails?

Will the Minister for Federal Education, Professional training, National History and Literary Heritage be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, issued 6000 fake degrees during the period from 2013 to 2015 and the Fact Finding Committee constituted by the ViceChancellor of the said University has confirmed issuance of 3070 fake degrees in various disciplines, if so, the action taken against the university officials involved in the scam; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to control occurrence of such incidents in future?

Will the Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state whether it is a fact that baby powder and other products manufactured by M/S Johnson & Johnson, an American company, imported by Pakistan, contains chemicals which cause cancer, if so, the steps taken/being taken by the Government to ban the import of those items of the said company?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the budget deficit has reached to more than Rs. 1922 billion during the first nine months tenure of the present Government, if so, the steps taken/being taken by the Government to reduce/control the same?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the Government obtained more than Rs. 35 billion loans in its first nine months, if so, the steps being taken by the Government to get rid of the debt?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the details of loan defaulters in the country at present as per the report of the State Bank indicating also the amount to be paid by them; (b) the amount recovered from the said defaulters so far indicating also the amount yet to be recovered from them; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to recover the remaining amount of loans from those defaulters?

Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the air quality index should ideally be between 0 to 50; (b) the details of air quality index for the ICT and the capital cities of all the four provinces; and (c) whether it is also a fact that the air quality index for some areas of Pakistan is a high as 732?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter Faith Harmony be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police has been deprived of participation in Hajj Mission, 2019, (b) whether it is also a fact that the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony rejected the names of persons nominated by IG, Khyber Pakhtunkwa for Hajj Mission, 2019 and instead selected persons who were not included in the list of nominees, if so, the name of authority who rejected the nominees of the said IG and reasons for their rejection?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) the details of Thar Coal Power Project indicating also the estimated cost, capacity and expected date of completion of the same; (b) the expenditure incurred on the said project so far with head wise break up; and (c) whether any embezzlement has been found in the expenditure of the said project, if so, the details of persons responsible for the same and action taken against them?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether any quota for provision of electricity to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been prescribed, if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether electricity is being supplied to the said province according to that quota?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that SNGPL and SSGCL are diverting their line losses to the consumers in the shape of overbilling, if so, the details of overbilling done by those companies during the last one year; and (b) whether any facility of adjustment in gas bills has been provided to the consumers by the said companies during that period, if so, the details thereof? (c) amount of line losses of SNGPL and SSGCL at present?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Railways suffered a loss of Rs. 29 billion during the last 8 months, if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to get Pakistan Railways out of its deficit/losses?

Will the Minister for Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that 8 million people are addicted to marijuana in the country, if so, the steps being taken by the Government to control the same; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government for the treatment and rehabilitation of drug addicts in the country?

Will the Minister for Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the estimated number of drug addicts in the country with age wise break up; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to control and eliminate the menace of drugs in the country?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the loss of Pakistan Railway stood at Rs. 40.70 billion as on 30th June, 2019, if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to overcome the said loss and make Pakistan Railways a profitable organization?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to stat: (a) whether it is a fact that out of six officers shortlisted for appointment against the post of CEO, Railways only one officer fulfills the required qualifications for the post; and (b) whether it is also a fact that instead of eligible officers, the names of junior officers have been included in the summery sent to the Prime Minister for appointment against the said post, if so, the reasons thereof indicating also the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the Government has frozen accounts of some madrassas under the National Action Plan, if so, the names of those madressas with province wise breakup, reasons for freezing their accounts and the amount present / recovered from the same in each case?

Will the Minister for Federal Education, Professional Training, National History Literary Heritage be pleased to state whether it is a fact that appointment against the posts of Vice Chancellors in the Islamia College, University Peshawar Women University, Mardan and Bannu University of Science and Technology are being delayed, if so, the reasons thereof, indicating also the time by which appointments against the said posts will be made?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state; (a) the details of increase made in the prices of life saving drugs during the last five years with company wise breakup, indicating also the reasons for the same; and (b) the steps taken by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) in controlling the price of drugs during the said period?

Will the Minister for Federal Education, Professional Training, National History and Literary Heritage be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the Government has made detection in the budget grant for the public sector Universities in the country during the fiscal year 2019-20 as compared to the budget for fiscal year 2018-19, if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the present Government announced tax amnesty scheme, if so, the details of assets declared under the said scheme; and (b) whether it is also a fact the FBR launched advertisement campaign regarding the said amnesty scheme on print and electronic media, if so, the details of amount spent on the said scheme with channel and newspaper wise break up?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the major portion of Pakistan’s loans, as on 30th June 2019, has been provided by China, if so, the details of those loans indicating also the interest rate and the schedule of return of the same?

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be pleased to state whether it is a fact that during the current fiscal year (2019-20) the budget deficit is RS. 700 billion which is 1.6% of the GDP, taking overall budget deficit to RS. 3.43 trillion or 8.9% of the GDP, if so, the steps being taken by the Government to control the same?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Aviation be pleased to state whether it is a fact that PIA has not submitted its financial statement in SECP for the last two years, if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to sate: (a) the number of posts of line men and meter readers in PESCO, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at present; and (b) the number of the said posts lying vacant at present indicating also the time since when the same have been vacant?

Will the Minister for Human Rights be pleased to state the number of domestic juvenile servants in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) indicating also the measures and steps being taken by the government to protect the rights of the children, preventing against violence and educating of 100% children?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state whether it is a fact that Lesco incurred loss of Rs. 37.30 billion, Hesco Rs. 27.30 billion, Pesco Rs. 19.37 billion, Qesco Rs. 18.70 billion and Mepco Rs. 17.93 billion as on 30th June, 2019, if so, the reasons thereof indicating also the steps being taken by the Government to control and overcome the same?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the Government has frozen accounts of some madrassas under the National Action Plan, if so, the names of those madressas with province wise breakup, reasons for freezing their accounts and the amount present / recovered from the same in each case?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the number of domestic juvenile servants in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) indicating also the measures and steps being taken by the government to protect the rights of the children, preventing against violence and educating of 100% children?

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Will the Minister for Human Rights be pleased to state whether it is a fact that tenures of the Chairman and Members of the National Commission of Human Rights were completed on 30th May, 2019 and since then appointments have not been made against these posts, if so, the reasons thereof indicating also the time by which appointments will be made against the same

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Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the Government has frozen accounts of some madrassas under the National Action Plan, if so, the names of those madressas with province wise breakup, reasons for freezing their accounts and the amount present / recovered from the same in each case

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the number of domestic juvenile servants in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT)indicating also the measures and steps being taken by the government to protect the rights of the children, preventing against violence and educating of 100% children

will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Government has not digitalized the system for depositing of token tax on vehicles so far, if so, the time by which the same will be digitalized; and (b) whether the vehicle owners have been provided with the facility of life time token for their vehicles, if not, the time by which the same will be provided to them

Will the Minister for Information and Broadcasting be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the quota / share of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in PTV programmes has been abolished, if so, the date on which the same has been abolished and the reasons thereof

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state the amount allocated for Polio Control Programme during the fiscal year 2020-21 indicating also the shares of the Government and foreign donors/countries in the same separately?

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Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) whether it is fact that Government has imposed a cut of Rs. 154 billion on the share of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in NFC Award, if so, the law / rule under which the same has been imposed; and (b) whether the Government has consulted the provincial Governments regarding the said cut in the share from NFC Award, if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Ordinance has lapsed and the authority is functioning without any constitutional / legal cover, if so; (b) the legal status of the administrative and financial functions / decisions undertaken so far by the Authority?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan has always been less than one percent of GDP, if so; (b) the steps taken/being taken by the Government for increasing Foreign Direct Investment to 3 percent of GDP?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications be pleased to state whether it is a fact that Information Technology Sector has the potential to increase its exports upto 10 billion, if so, the obstacles in attaining this target along with its details?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) the number of operational mobile phone towers on National Highway leading to Southern Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa alongwith the names of the mobile phone companies operating the said towers; (b) whether it is a fact that the number of operational mobile phone towers are less than the requirements causing weak signals / mobile phone service in the said area, if so, details thereof; and (c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to increase the number of mobile phone towers in the said areas for having full coverage of mobile phone service / signals, if so, details thereof?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Aviation Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that due to broken engine blade and other technical faults, Pakistan International Airline plane during flight PK 661 enroute to Islamabad from Chitral crashed at Havelian on 7th December, 2016, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has fixed the responsibility on persons responsible for the said incident, if so, the details of actions taken against the responsible persons; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government for avoiding such incidents in future?

ll the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the number of domestic juvenile servants in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) indicating also the measures and steps being taken by the government to protect the rights of the children, preventing against violence and educating of 100% children?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the details of prohibited and non-prohibited arms licenses issued during the period from January, 2018 to August, 2020; and (b) the policy and procedure laid down for the issuance of arm

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Ministry has issued more than 6000 visas to foreigners from March, 2019 till May, 2020 without fulfilling the legal formalities/requirements, if so, the details indicating the names of those foreigners along with the names of countries of origin and current status of their stay in Pakistan; and the names of the recommending and competent authorities in the Ministry separately which recommended/authorized issuance of the said visas?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state the details of current outstanding amount payable to Pakistan Railways by other organizations, and the steps taken by the Government for recovery of the said amount?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications be pleased to state whether it is a fact that 3G and 4G internet services are not available in the merged districts of Ex-FATA in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, if so, the steps taken by the Government for provision of the said services to those areas indicating completion duration thereof?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state the number of countries visited by Prime Minister of Pakistan during the last three years in official capacity along with the name of persons, their designations and scale who accompanied Prime Minister and duration of stay abroad with date wise break-up, indicating expenditure on each visit

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state the number of functional MRI scanners / machines in Government hospitals of Islamabad indicating the names of hospitals, data of installation and modal of each MRI machine?

the number of Pakistani citizens who are currently detained in Guantanamo Bay jail indicating the nature of cases filed against them and duration of imprisonment in Guantanamo Bay with separate details of each Pakistani detainee; and 42 (b) the steps taken by the Government of Pakistan for providing legal assistance to these Pakistani prisoners?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state reasons for current increase in the value of US Dollar against Pakistani rupees, indicating also the steps being taken by the Government of Pakistan to stabilize/ depreciate Pakistani rupees against US Dollar?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state the name of the incumbent Chief Executive Officer of Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation indicating criteria and procedure of appointment adopted thereof?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that first quarter of current fiscal year (July -Sep 2021) posted a rise of more than 100% in trade deficit, if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) steps taken by the Government to reduce the trade deficit?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Aviation Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that PIA has dismissed the services of 1500 employees on the basis of fake documents / certificate, if so, the names of the persons dismissed and cases registered against them and number of persons arrested; and (b) the steps / actions taken against the concerned staff responsible for the recruitment process of these 1500 persons with fake degrees / certificates?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Government has conducted audit of data breach incidents and cyber attacks on the FBR I.T. system as reported in February 2019, 23rd March, 2021 and 19th August, 2021, if so, details thereof; and (b) the steps taken by the Government to check incidents of data breach and cyber attacks?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) the number of Renewable Energy projects initiated by Pakistan from 2018 to 2021 indicating the number of projects completed so far; (b) the areas that have been identified for production of Renewable Energy ; and (c) the estimated cost of energy being produced through completed Renewable Energy project?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) the total number of bids, the Ministry of has called for, for the supply of LNG cargoes for winter season (December 21 and January22); (b) the details of contracts awarded against the approved bids; and (c) the steps taken by the Ministry for un-interrupted supply of gas to commercial and domestic consumers during the winter season?

Will the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Election Commission of Pakistan has recently identified irregularities in voter list of more than 56 constituencies of the National Assembly of Pakistan; (b) if so, the reasons of the said irregularities recovered during the investigations carried out in this regard; and (c) the steps being taken to ensure that such irregularities do not occur in future in the preparation of voters lists and delimitation of constituencies?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the total number of employees working in National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) indicating the number of employees on deputation basis, their parent departments, in-service and retired employees of Pakistan Armed Forces with details of their perks and privileges and posts held?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan Railways has terminated the employment of patrollers who were appointed for protection of Railways tracks during last 10 years, if so, reason thereof; and (b) the steps being taken by the Ministry for the protection of almost 12000 km long track after terminating employment of patrollers?

Will the Minister for Federal Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture be pleased to state the system devised by Higher Commission for Distance Learning Programmes for Universities indicating the number and name of Universities in Pakistan that have been allowed by Higher Education Commission for Distance Learning Programmes?

Will the Minister for Federal Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture be pleased to state whether it is a fact that Higher Education Commission has abolished the system of private exams for B.A and M.A private students, if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state the total number of Pakistanis sent abroad by the Government of Pakistan for employment during last three years indicating sector / field and country-wise breakup?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the trade deficit has been increased to the tune of 5 billion dollars during the month of November 2021, while import bill increased from 17.5 billion dollars to 32.9 billion dollars during the current year, if so, reasons thereof; and (b) the steps taken by the Government for reducing the trade deficit and the progress made thereon?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state the Government of Pakistan has recently increased the price of per unit electricity by Rs. 1.39, if so, reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the number of Aids patients are increasing in Pakistan as compare to other Asians countries, if so, reasons thereof; and (b) steps taken by the Government to control the increasing number of Aids patients in Pakistan?

Will the Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the number of employees in PCB recruited on regular, contract and adhoc basis during the last five years indicating their salaries, allowances, and other perks availed by them; and (b) whether it is a fact that salaries of contractual, adhoc and daily wages employees of PCB have not been increased, if so, reasons thereof and if not, date thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state the details of agreement under which Pakistan received $ 3 billion from Saudi Arabia in December 2021, indicating also the interest rate and the time frame and the number of tranches fixed for return of the said loan?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the import Bill/expense on oil and commodities were increased by 78 percent during the period from July to November 2021 as compared to last year, if so, the steps taken by the Government for reducing the import Bill/expenses?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state that whether it is a fact that 1.5 Billion dollar difference has been reported in the imports statistics of State Bank of Pakistan and Pakistan Bureau of Statistics in November 2021, if so, reasons of the difference thereof?

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state whether it is a fact that, according to the report released by Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources, only 39% of water in Pakistan is drinkable while 61% water is contaminated which is causing rise of cancer cases in Pakistan, if so, the steps being taken by the Government to secure under -ground water from contamination and purify the already contaminated underground water to make it safe for the purpose of drinking?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) the number of visits, indicating details of countries visited, duration of stay, purpose and expenses incurred on each visit, undertaken by the incumbent Secretary Commerce since assuming the office; and (b) outcomes of these visits for promotion of commerce and trade of the country with country wise breakup?

Will the Minister for Federal Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture be pleased to state: (a) the details of “Policy for PhD Degree Programmes 2021” issued by HEC; and (b) whether it is a fact that under the said policy, the criteria of eighteen years education (MPhil, MS) has been reduced to sixteen years of education (BS) for enrollment in PhD programmes, if so, the steps being taken for improvement in research quality in PhD programmes?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration by the Government to vaccinate whole population of Pakistan against Covid-19, if so, the details thereof, indicating also the duration by which the whole population of Pakistan will be vaccinated against Covid-19?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state the hurdles in preparation of corona virus vaccine in the country indicating whether the Government of Pakistan has requested to the friendly countries for assistance in this regard, if so, the progress made on the same so far?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Federal Government to announce National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, if so, the time by which it would be announced and details thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state whether it is a fact that Directorate General Intelligence and Investigation IR sent 846 investigation reports to field offices in first 9 months of current financial year (2020-2021) reflecting tax evasion of 147 Billion therein, if so, the steps being taken by FBR to curtail tax evasion and steps taken against the tax evaders reported in the said reports?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state the percentage of people in Pakistan whose income and employment were affected from pandemic Covid-19, indicating also the most affected province in this regard?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan has always been less than one percent of GDP, if so, its reasons; and (b) the steps taken / being taken by the Government for increasing Foreign Direct Investment to 3 percent of GDP?

Will the Minister of Human Rights be pleased to state whether it is a fact that two major Human Rights institutions i.e. National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) and National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) are working without Chairpersons since 2019, if so, reasons thereof, indicating also the steps taken by the Government for the appointment of Chairpersons of both institutions?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state the total electricity quota of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; indicating also the quantum of electricity provided to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since June 01, 2020 till June 2021 according to the said quota?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the Cat`s eyes being used on the roads in Islamabad Capital Territory cause accidents if yes, the steps being taken by the Government to control these accidents caused by Cat`s eyes?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) since how long IJP road, Islamabad has not been properly repaired and carpeted by CDA from Faizabad to Pirwadhai, causing great hardships to the citizens of twin cities; and (b) the steps being taken by CDA for reconstruction or complete repair/maintenance of IJP road?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether data of PWD (Persons With Disability) is available with Government of Pakistan, if so, the number of PWD in Pakistan indicating also the ratio of increase or decrease therein?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state whether it is a fact that Directorate General Intelligence and Investigation IR sent 846 investigation reports to field offices in first 9 months of current financial year (2020-2021) reflecting tax evasion tax evasion of 147 Billion therein, if so, the steps being taken by FBR to curtail tax evasion and steps taken against the tax evaders reported in the said reports?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives be pleased to state the percentage of people in Pakistan whose income and employment were affected from pandemic Covid-19, indicating also the most affected province in this regard?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) since how long IJP road, Islamabad has not been properly repaired and carpeted by CDA from Faizabad to Pirwadhai, causing great hardships to the citizens of twin cities; and 6 (b) the steps being taken by CDA for reconstruction or complete repair / maintenance of IJP road?

Will the Minister for Narcotics Control be pleased to state the quantity of drugs seized by Anti-Narcotics Force during the last three years (June 2018 to June 2021) indicating number of persons arrested and the detail of punishments awarded to them?

Will the Minister for Narcotics Control be pleased to state: (a) the types of narcotics products / drugs being used throughout the country; (b) the steps being taken by the Government for rehabilitation of drug addicts; and (c) the locations of drug Rehabilitation Centers established by the Government for drug addicts indicating the number of drugs addicts throughout the country?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state whether it is fact that as per the audited accounts of Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation (private) limited, overall losses and liabilities of Pakistan steel has increased 67.167 billion rupees from 30th June to 31st December 2020, if so, its reason thereof, indicating the steps being taken by the Government of Pakistan for reducing these losses and liabilities?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state whether it is a fact that debt-to-GDP Ratio of Pakistan, as enunciated in Fiscal Responsibility and Debt Limitation (FRDL) ACT, 2005, should not be more than 60%, if so, the current percentage of debt-to-GDP ratio?

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state: (a) the details of ventilators being manufactured at country level by Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission or any other public sector organization; and (b) whether the production of these ventilators have been started at large scale by the Government, indicating also the time by which these ventilators will be provided to the hospitals for utilization?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state the number and details of conditionalities on which the agreement reached between the Government of Pakistan and the IMF in February, 2021 indicating also the conditions complied by Pakistan till now?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state whether it is a fact that 3G and 4G internet services are not available in the merged districts of Ex-FATA in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, if so, the steps taken by the Government for provision of the said services to those areas indicating completion deadline thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state that whether it is a fact that majority of women have not been issued National identity cards causing low registration ratio (45%) in the registered voters lists prepared between February, 2020 to October, 2020, if so, the steps being taken for issuance of National Identity Cards to all eligible women in Pakistan?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the total number of applications received for issuance of gender change certificates by NADRA from July, 2018 to June, 2021 with original and intended genders wise breakup of the applicants

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be please to state: (a) whether it is a fact during the last three years Pakistan has paid Rs. 7500 billion as interest on its debts; (b) whether it is also a fact that the same has led to 50% increase in the volume of its total debt; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to reduce the debt?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state the details of total volume of Pakistan’s foreign and domestic debt separately till September, 2021 indicating also the annual increase in the said debt from 2018 till September 2021, with year -wise break-up?

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state the number of departmental inquiries currently lying pending as well as completed/disposed off in Pakistan Standard and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA )since the last ten years, (from 2011 to 2021) also indicating number of inquiries pending regarding PSQCA in other National Research institutes?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state (a) whether it is a fact that Mr. Saifullah Paracha Pakistani imprisoned in Guantanamo Bay prison has been absolved/released by American Court but he has not been handed over to Pakistan, if so, reasons of delay thereof; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government for bringing the said Pakistani back to Pakistan?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state the steps taken by the Government to substantially increase the number of seats in medical colleges for the students of erstwhile FATA in pursuance to directions issuance by the Prime Minister, if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state, the existing number of career diplomats, posted in the Pakistan Mission abroad indicating also the number of those from other departments, especially the retired armed force personnels?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that ratio of women suffering from breast cancer in Pakistan is highest as compared to other Asian Countries; (b) whether the Ministry has conducted any research / study to ascertain the causes of high ratio of breast cancer in Pakistan, if so, the findings thereof; and (c) steps being taken for early diagnosis, treatment, awareness and facilitation of women suffering with breast cancer?

Will the Minister for Federal Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture be pleased to state: (a) the registration fees being collected for appearing in the under-graduate studies Admission Test (USAT) starting from September 12, 2021, which has recently been announced by HEC; (b) the estimated revenue to be collected through the said fees collection; and (c) the steps being taken by the Ministry to reduce the entry test fees in order to provide relief to students?

Will the Minister for Federal Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture be pleased to state the total number of Advisors in Higher Education Commission indicating the time since which the said advisors are working in Higher Education Commission with separate details indicating education qualification, responsibilities and salaries of said advisors?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) the current tax to GDP ratio in Pakistan, indicating also the increase recorded in tax to GDP ratio during the last three years (2018-2021); and (b) the ratio of direct and indirect taxes in Pakistan’s current tax GDP?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the total number of employees working in National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) indicating the number of employees on deputation basis, their parent departments, in-service and retired employees of Pakistan Armed Forces with details of their perks and privileges and posts held?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the Government to control the increase in organized and professional beggary under the patronage of groups and mafias in majority of which are women and children; (b) the number of groups against which legal action has been taken during the year 2020-2022 indicating the number of persons punished so far; and (c) the details of centers established by the Government of Pakistan for the rehabilitation and shelter of women and children involved in beggary?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the total number of NADRA centres working in newly merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; (b) the total number of employees working in said NADRA centres (number of male and female employees separately); and (c) the total number of mobile units currently operational in said areas?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the number of retired personnel from Armed Forces of Pakistan in NADRA indicating their ranks / designations including contract period, induction dates, benefits and salaries (in figures)?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the steps being taken by the Government to control the increase in organized and professional beggary under the patronage of groups and mafias majority of which are women and children; (b) the number of groups against which legal action has been taken during the year 2020-2022 indicating the number of persons punished so far; and (c) the details of centers established by the Government of Pakistan for the rehabilitation and shelter of women and children involved in beggary?

Will the Minister Interior be pleased to state whether it is a fact that crossing points at Lower Dir and Bajaur including Ghulam Khan in North Waziristan at Pak- Afghan border have been closed for transportation, between two countries, if so, reasons thereof indicating the time by which the said crossing points will be reopened ?

Will the Minster for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the province-wise details of number of transgenders registered with NADRA ; and (b) the number of transgenders applied and issued National Identity Cards from June, 2018 to February, 2022?

Will the Minister for Interior be please to state the number of complaints received by Federal Investigation Agency from 1st January, 2021 to 31st December 2021 regarding cyber crimes, indicating the number of complaints resolved,nature of cyber crimes, time taken in investigation and action taken against culprits?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the total number of NADRA centres working in newly merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; (b) the total number of employees working in said NADRA centres (number of male and female employees separately); and (c) the total number of mobile units currently operational in the said areas?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a number of sanctioned posts in respect of judges are laying vacant in Federal Shariat Court, if so reasons thereof; (b) the number of sanctioned and currently filled in posts of judges in Federal Shariat Court; and (c) steps being taken by the Government for filling up the sanctioned vacant posts of judges in the said court?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state: (a) the procedure and merit criteria laid down for the appointment of Registrar Supreme Court of Pakistan; and (b) whether the Federal cadre officer is eligible for appointment as Registrar, if so, under which rule / law?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state whether it is a fact that 1.5 Billion dollar difference has been reported in the imports statistics of State Bank of Pakistan and Pakistan Bureau of Statistics in November 2021, if so, reasons of the difference thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) the educational qualifications and merit criteria laid down for the vacancy of the President / Chief Executive Officer of the National Bank of Pakistan advertised by the Ministry of Finance on February 13, 2022; and (b) the educational qualifications and criteria laid down for the appointment of Chairman Board of Directors, National Bank of Pakistan, indicating the details of appointment procedure thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state whether it is a fact that despite record tax collections during the first six months of financial year 2021-2022 budget deficit has become 1371 billion Rupees, if so, the reasons thereof indicating the steps being taken by the Government to reduce the current budget deficit?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state that whether it is a fact that the US Federal Reserves Board / BANK has imposed a fine USD 20.4 Million against National Bank of Pakistan and the New York Department of Financial services (NYDFS) fined upto USD 35 million, if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the number of employees in PCB recruited on regular, contract and adhoc basis during the last five years indicating their salaries, allowances, and other perks availed by them; and (b) whether it is a fact that salaries of contractual, adhoc and daily wages employees of PCB are not been increased, if so, reasons thereof and if so, date thereof?

ill the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state the total number of educational institutions under the control of the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis, indicating the number of employees the salaries, perks and privileges admissible to them?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state whether it is a fact that route for Motorway link via Bahawal Nagar under the CPEC project has been changed, if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state: (a) the procedure and merit criteria laid down for the appointment of Registrar Supreme Court of Pakistan; and (b) whether the Federal cadre officer is eligible for appointment as Registrar, if so, under which rule / law?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to sate:(a) the number of posts of line men and meter readers in PESCO, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at present; and (b) the number of the said posts lying vacant at present indicating also the time since when the same have been vacant?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state whether it is a fact that Lesco incurred loss of Rs. 37.30 billion, Hesco Rs. 27.30 billion, Pesco Rs. 19.37 billion, Qesco Rs. 18.70 billion and Mepco Rs. 17.93 billion as on 30th June, 2019, if so, the reasons thereof indicating also the steps being taken by the Government to control and overcome the same?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Government has not provided relief to the people in the prices of petroleum products despite massive reduction in its prices in international market, if so, the reasons thereof; and(b) the price at which the Government is purchasing the said products from international market at present and the rate of various taxes on the same?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: 52(a) the per unit cost of power being produced from hydel and other sources in the country at present; (b) the share of hydro power in the country’s energy mix at present indicating also the steps taken by the Government to increase the same during the last five years; and (c) the names and capacity of hydro power projects in the country on which work is being carried out at present?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:(a) the procedure laid down for registration of new born babies in Islamabad indicating also the number of new born babiesregistered in Islamabad during the period from January to December, 2019; and(b) whether it is a fact that more than 60% of new born babies in Islamabad are not registered, if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state the amount allocated by the Government to control the spread of corona virus in the country indicating also the heads under which the same is being or will be utilized?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the number of pilgrims diagnosed with corona virus in quarantine center established in Taftan for the pilgrims returning from Iran; and(b) the names of quarantine centers in the country wherein the said pilgrims were sent in, from Taftan quarantine center, with center wise break up?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state the number of polio cases reported in the country during the first 02 months of the year 2020 indicating also the steps being taken by the Government to control the increasing number of polio cases in the country?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state that whether it is a fact that about 28% seats against admissions in public and private sector medical and dental colleges remained vacant and could not be filled for the year 2021-2022, if so, the reasons thereof and the steps taken by the Government to address the issue in future?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that there is extraordinary increase in the number of diabetic patients in Pakistan and only in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 17% of total population is reported diabetic, if so, the reasons for increase in diabetes in Pakistan; (b) the steps taken by the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination regarding creating awareness among the public about diabetes; and (c) the steps taken by the Government for the treatment and to provide other medical facilities to diabetic patients?

Will the Minister for Federal Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture be pleased to state: (a) the total number of Pakistani students currently enrolled in O and A levels, under the ambit of Federal Government indicating also the number of students who appeared in these examinations during the last three years with year-wise breakup; and (b) the total expenditure incurred on these examinations during the years 2019 and 2021-2022?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be please to state whether it is a fact that Pakistan Medical Commission has abolished the policy of 20 extra marks to Hafaz-e-Quran for admission in medical colleges, if so, reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the number of drugs that have been declared as sub-standard or counterfeit since 2012; (b) the steps being taken for preventing the manufacturing and supply of such drugs in the country during the said period; and (c) action taken against individuals / firms involved in manufacturing and supply of sub-standard and counterfeit drugs in the country indicating names of such firms / individuals?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that number of Pakistani women suffering from breast cancer is highest in Asian countries, if so, the findings / results acquired by the Ministry; and (b) indicating steps being taken for early diagnosis, treatment and facilitation of women suffering from breast cancer

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state the budget allocated for Federal Lodge (Qasr-e-Naz) during the Fiscal Year 2021-22 and expenditure incurred upon the renovation and maintenance of the said lodge indicating also the rent received by the Government for the year 2021-22?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state the total number of cases pending presently in Supreme Court of Pakistan and Islamabad High Court and the steps being taken to increase the capacity of judiciary to dispose off these cases in time?

Will the Minister for Information and Broadcasting be pleased to state: (a) the number of journalists murdered in Pakistan during last four years with city wise breakup; and (b) the number of killers arrested and action taken against them?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the details of steps taken for protection of citizens, provision of emergency medical assistance and water facility on hiking tracks at Margallah Hills?

Will the Minister for Railway be pleased to state the steps taken by the Government to restore the railway track from Peshawar to Torkham?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) comparative details of federal excise duty and retail prices of locally manufactured and imported cigarettes; (b) the steps being taken for protection of local tobacco industry against the multinational tobacco companies in the country; and (c) the steps being taken for enhancing the market shares local tobacco companies in Pakistan?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the Government for meeting of family members with Dr. Aafia Siddiqui imprisoned in America;and (b) the details of diplomatic efforts made/ being made by the Government for the release of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui?

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration to construct bridges on National Highway at Talash and Shamsi Khan in District Lower Dir, if so, details thereof and if not, reasons thereof?

Will the Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state the steps taken by the Government towards revival of Hockey, improve performance and international ranking of national team and overhauling of domestic hockey structures?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) the loss suffered by national economy due to “Hawala and Hundi” for last three years; and (b) the steps being taken by the Government to address this issue?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state whether it is a fact that levying of Super Tax through Finance Act 2022 has negative impact on the growth of industrial and export sector, if so, the steps being taken by the Government to offset such fallout?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state the budget allocated for Federal Lodge (Qasr-e-Naz) during the Fiscal Year 2021-22 and expenditure incurred upon the renovation and maintenance of the said lodge indicating also the rent received by the Government for the year 2021-22?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) the details indicating the numbers of VIP / bullet proof vehicles in the pool of Cabinet Division; (b) the rules / policy governing the administration of such vehicles and the current permanent provision of VIP / bullet proof vehicles to various Federal Ministers, Ministers of State, Advisors and any other dignitaries, indicating their names as well as entitlement status under the relevant rules I policy; (c) the authority that approved above provisions; and (d) total monthly expense on POL and maintenance of these vehicles for the last two years?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleased to state: (a) the details of budget allocated to National Disaster Management Authority during the fiscal year 2022-23; (b) whether it is a fact that said authority has not published its annual reports from 2018 to 2022, if so, reasons thereof; (c) the key performance objectives achieved by the authority during the last five years; and (d) the steps being taken by the Government for enhancing the performance of National Disaster Management Authority?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleased to state the total estimate of damages caused by the recent floods and monsoon rains across the country indicating losses of livestock, crops, private and public properties including communication infrastructure?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration to review the agreement between the Government and K-Electric indicating the duration of the said agreement; and (b) the details of subsidies being given to K-Electric under the said agreement?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state: (a) the estimated time for completion of Mohmand Dam alongwith cost details; (b) whether any damage/loss were occurred to the said dam during recent current year flood in the country, if so, the estimated damage/loss with complete details; and (c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to avoid such losses in future indicating also whether the recent flood had increased the estimated completion time of said Dam?

Will the Minister for Information and Broadcasting be pleased to state: (a) the number of journalists murdered in Pakistan during last four years with city wise breakup; and (b) the number of killers arrested and action taken against them

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) comparative details of federal excise duty and retail prices of locally manufactured and cigarettes and imported cigarettes; (b) the steps being taken for protection of local tobacco industry against the multinational tobacco companies in the country; and (c) the steps being taken for enhancing the market shares of local tobacco companies in Pakistan?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state the progress work made on the two under construction Government hospitals in sector G-11 and Tarlai, Islamabad and the time by which the said hospitals will be completed?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration for extension of Polyclinic Hospital Islamabad if so details indicating progress made thereon and tentative completion date thereof?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state whether it is a fact that recent floods in the country have adversely affected the agriculture sector which may cause wheat insecurity / shortage during the coming harvesting seasons, if so, the steps being taken for avoiding shortage of wheat during the said period?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) the procedure adopted by the Government of Pakistan for secure transmission and sale of LPG and monitoring of its prices; (b) whether there is any proposal under the consideration of the Government to take action against those persons selling LPG in residential areas without adopting safety procedures and violating the prices determined by the Government, if so, the progress made so far?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Government has not yet fully implemented the Cyber Security Policy in the country, if so, reasons thereof; and (b) the steps being taken to fully implement the Cyber Security Policy especially in the Federal Government organizations / Divisions for secure cyber security regime?

Will the Minister for Energy ( Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration for import of crude oil from Russia, if so, the proposed date of agreement indicating the volume and rate of the said commodity; and (b) the tentative date on which the said transaction / import will be made?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) the total amount payable to the Government by the Karachi Electric on account of electricity supply; (b) the amount paid by KE to the Government during last year; and (c) the schedule laid down by the Government to recover the pending amount of dues and the progress made up till now?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleased to state that: (a) Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan has decreased by 43% during the last one year, 17.3% in February, 2022 and 52% from July to October 2022, if so reasons thereof; and (b) the steps taken/ being taken for increasing FDI during the last one year?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a fact that 243 employees of FIA cyber wing have not been paid their salaries for the last two months, if so, the reasons thereof; indicating also the steps taken by the government for payment of salaries to these employees and the progress made in this regard so far?

Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state the steps being taken by the Government for making Railways a profitable public sector organization indicating details of profit and loss during current fiscal year?

Will the Minister for Information and Broadcasting be pleased to state whether it is a fact that different channels of Pakistan are broadcasting the advertisements of International gambling companies, if so, the steps being taken by the Government to prevent such advertisements in future?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state the year when the last audit of Gun and Country club was done, indicating also the details of audit paras, if any, of Gun and Country Club since June 2019 till June 2022?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state whether it is a fact that exports has decreased by 10% during the last one year, if so, reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state the amount of loan granted by the Federal Government to various industrialists in Pakistan since June 2018 indicating names of industrialists, criteria devised for granting these loans and markup rate thereon?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) the number of retired officers and expert re-appointed in State bank of Pakistan since 2018 to January 2023, indicating their education, experience, qualification and privileges with details; and (b) the number of persons removed from jobs by the said bank since 2018 to January 2023, indicating their grades and posts with details?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) the details of the agreement made between the Government of Pakistan and IMF; and (b) whether the above agreement will contribute towards well being of a common man or vice versa?

Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the usage of plastic bags and related plastic items has increased in Islamabad Capital Territory, if so, the steps being taken by the Government to check unauthorized usage and disrupt its supply chain; and (b) tentative deadline for complete eradication of plastic and related items in ICT?

Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state whether it is a fact that a large quantity of hazardous waste is imported without proper recycling facility in the country, if so, the steps taken by the Government for installation of high-tech environmental friendly plants to protect environment and human lives?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) the rates at which the Government imports LPG and the percentage of taxes and duties levied on it before providing to consumers; (b) whether it is a fact that the prices of LPG were increased first in January, 2023 and subsequently in February, 2023, if so, reasons thereof; and (c) the reasons of substantial increase in natural gas prices w.e.f. 1st January, 2023 for domestic consumers (both protected and un-protected)?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the files of many houses located in the I-10 sector, specially those located in street No. 99, I-10/4, are missing for many years, if so, the details consisting of the house Nos., names of the owners as well as the time since those files are missing; (b) the number of applications/complaints received for recovery of those missing files indicating also the names of the complainants and dates of the applications; and (c) the disciplinary action taken against those who are responsible behind the disappearance of those files indicating also the date by which those files be recovered?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the number of Pakistani Community Schools in Libya; (b) the name, qualification, experience and tenure of the incumbent Principle of Pakistani Community School Tripoli in Libya indicating his monthly emoluments and salary; (c) the total number of teachers and non-teaching staff and salaries being drawn in the said school; and (d) the details of the members of Governing Body of the said school as per rules indicating the number of members from Pakistan community in Libya?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the total number of Pakistani students from Pakistani Community in Pakistan Community School Tripoli, indicating the number of students appeared in SSC and HSC level exams conducted by the Federal Board of Education during the last three years; (b) whether it is a fact that syllabus of Federal Board of Education at SSC and HSC levels are not being taught in the said school, if so, reasons thereof; and (c) the syllabus being taught at present in the said school at SSC and HSC levels?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the total amount generated by Pakistani Community School in Tripoli through fees and other sources during the last three years; (b) the amount spent on operational expenditure of the said school during the said period; (c) the amount spent on community social welfare schemes/projects during the said period; and (d) the detailed audit mechanism of the said school as per constitution of the said school?

Will the Minister for Federal Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture be pleased to state: (a) the total number of lecturers in evening shifts in IMCB / IMCGs on remuneration rate of Rs. 180/- per period; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration for 100% increase in existing rate of remuneration of said lecturers, if so, indicate the time when the existing rate will be revised?

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state whether it is a fact that certain attached departments under the Ministry are working without permanent head causing administrative issues, if so, the reasons thereof, indicating details of such departments and the time by which permanent head will be appointed?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state the grade wise detail of current salary and benefits being received by the officers and employees of the State Bank indicating total strength of employees and budget allocated for purpose?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan is exporting pink salt to India at very low prices, if so, reasons thereof; and (b) the per annum volume of export of the said item to India indicating also the rate per ton at which exported, its per ton value international market and the revenue generated there from on annual basis?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the employees of the power distribution companies not only facilitate power theft but also sell free units entitled to them, if so, indicating details of action taken against the culprits from 2010-2023; (b) whether any proposal is under consideration to monetize the free electric units facility?

Will the Minister for Human Rights be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the Ministry had advertised vacancy of Deputy Director /project Manager (BS-18) on 3rd November, 2022 for the Project of “Establishment of Transgender Protection Center” if so, the details of applications received and criteria laid down for shortlisting and appointment against the same?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state; (a) the details of amount released for Baran and Pezu dams since 2018 till 2022; and (b) whether it is a fact the Government has not allocated any funds for the said dams against the request made by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa if so, the reason thereof indicating also the time by which the required funds will be provided?

Will the Minister for Federal Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture be pleased to state: (a) the total number of lecturers in evening shifts in IMCB/ IMCGs on remuneration rate of Rs. 180/-per period; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration for 100% increase in existing rate of remuneration of said lectures, if so, indicate the time when the existing rate will be revised?

Will the Minister for Federal Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture be pleased to state whether it is a fact that future of the Professors in Public Sector Universities is at risk due to funds revision policy issued by HEC, if so, steps taken by the Government to protect their due interest?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state the amount spent by the Government on the court proceedings in the trial case of Dr. Aafiya Siddiqui, imprisoned in the US indicating also the persons through which the said amount was spent and outcome therefrom?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistani and Human Resource Development be pleased to state the number of pensioners of Employees Old Age Benefits Institution in the country indicating also the minimum pension rate at present?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan is exporting pink salt to India at very low prices, if so, reasons thereof; and (b) the per annum volume of export of the said item to India indicating also the rate per ton at which exported, its per ton value in international market and the revenue generated there from on annual basis?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) the number of persons working on daily wages basis in utility stores indicating also the monthly salary being paid to them; (b) the details of rules/ procedure laid down for transfer of the said employees from one region to another region; and (c) whether it is a fact that some of those employees working in Karachi region have been transferred to Balochistan in violation of rules, if so, the details thereof indicating also the action being taken against the officers responsible for the same?

Will the Minister for Industry and Production be pleased to state whether it is a fact that farmers are not getting fertilizer on fixed prices in the country which is only available through black marketing sold on higher prices, if so, the reason thereof and action taken / being taken by the Government against those involved in creating artificial shortage of fertilizer?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the electricity connection of Federal Lodges (QASR-E-NAAZ) has been disconnected due to nonpayment of bills despite repeated reminders sent by the concerned administration to the Ministry of Housing and Work, if so, the reasons thereof indicating also the disciplinary action to be taken against the responsible persons and the date by which to the payment will be made?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Federal Government Employees Housing Authority has announced to allot plots to general public in sectors G-12 and F-12, Islamabad, if so, the date / period during which the said land was acquired by the Government indicating also the rate at which the same was acquired; (b) whether it is also a fact that a Katchi abadi known as Mehar Abadi consisting of hundreds of houses, shops and markets etc. have been established / constructed on the said land, if so, the reasons for failure of the government to stop the said construction; and (c) whether it is further a fact that the Government, without taking the current owners and residents into confidence, acquired the land from the previous owners who have sold it to the current residents, if so, the procedure to be adopted for payment of compensation to the current owners of houses / shops and plots in the area?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) the names and locations of residential projects/schemes initiated by Federal Government Employees Housing Authority during the period from January, 2001 to July, 2023 indicating also the amount collected from the same; (b) whether the applicants/allottees who have deposited the required amounts in the said schemes have been allotted plots / flats / houses, if not the reasons thereof; (c) whether it is a fact that the said authority has neither removed the encroachments nor have allotted plots to the applicants in Bara Kahu, Thalian, and Sectors F-14 and F-15 schemes despite the fact that it received the required amounts from the applicants, if so, the reasons thereof indicating also the time by which the same will be completed; and (d) the amount collected from the said schemes indicating also the annual interest being accrued / received on the same and the head under which utilized?

Will the Minister for Defence Production be pleased to state whether it is a fact that the retired employees of the TIP have not received any increase in their pension despite the increase made in the annual budgets from 2019-June 2022, if so, the reasons thereof and the time by which the increased rate of pensions will be paid to the said retired employees?

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Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state the steps taken/being taken by the Government to control environmental pollution in Islamabad Capital Territory?

Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication be pleased to state the laws and rules made and those proposed to be made for regulating / controlling the social media in the country?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state the names of persons who served as Presidents of Pakistan Hockey Federation since 2004 indicating also the educational qualifications, experience, skills and services in sport of each of them?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that pharmaceutical companies have recently further increased the prices of life saving drugs, if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the Government has recently increased taxes and duties on drugs, if so, the steps being taken to control the prices of medicines?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state whether it is a fact that Pakistanis citizens working in foreign countries particularly in Saudi Arabia are facing problems despite having legal documents and iqamas, if so, the steps being taken by the Government to help and facilitate them?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state the grade wise detail of current salary and benefits being received by the officers and employees of the State Bank indicating total strength of employees and budget allocated for purpose?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) the terms and conditions on which the Stand By Agreement (SBA) has been signed with the IMF; and (b) the measures to be taken / adopted by the Government for re- payment of the debt to IMF?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) the amount allocated under the head of utility Charged / bills to various Ministries / Divisions / Departments and other organizations under the administrative control of the Federal Government during the fiscal years 2021-22 and 2022-23 separately; (b) whether it is a fact that despite the allocation of the said amount, a number of Government departments have been declared as defaulters by the electricity companies, if so, the action being taken by the Government against the heads of those departments; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to ensure that the amount allocated for utility bills is used only for payment of those bills?

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to state: (a) the number of companies producing mineral water in the country indicating also the criteria, terms and conditions laid down for issuance of license to the same and the mechanism devised for keeping check and balance on them; and (b) whether it is a fact that Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources have declared the water being produced by 21 of the said companies as hazardous for human health, if so, the action taken against them?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) the details of salaries and allowances admissible to the employees working in Supreme Court of Pakistan in BPS-1 to 22; and (b) whether it is a fact that salaries and allowances of the employees working in Supreme Court and High Courts are three to four times higher than those of other Government employees, if so, the steps being taken by the Government to remove this disparity?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) the names and locations of residential projects/schemes initiated by Federal Government Employees Housing Authority during the period from January, 2001 to July, 2023 indicating also the amount collected from the same; (b) whether the applicants/allottees who have deposited the required amounts in the said schemes have been allotted plots / flats / houses, if not the reasons thereof; (c) whether it is a fact that the said authority has neither removed the encroachments nor have allotted plots to the applicants in Bara Kahu, Thalian, and Sectors F-14 and F-15 schemes despite the fact that it received the required amounts from the applicants, if so, the reasons thereof indicating also the time by which the same will be completed; and (d) the amount collected from the said schemes indicating also the annual interest being accrued / received on the same and the head under which utilized?

will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications be pleased to state the legal status and Government policy regarding social media apps offering online interest based loans indicating also the reasons for not blocking such apps?

Will the Minister for Aviation be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that various Federal Government departments / organizations owe huge amount to PIA for its services, if so, the details thereof indicating also the names of the organizations, amount is outstanding period since which the amount is outstanding and reasons for delay in each case; and (b) the steps taken / being taken by the PIA Management for recovery of the outstanding amount from the said organizations so far?

Will the Minister for Aviation be pleased to state the number of PIA female staff who have submitted harassment complaints since 2015 to 2022 and action taken in this regard with details?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state: (a) the details of salaries and allowances admissible to the employees working in Supreme Court of Pakistan in BPS-1 to 22; and (b) whether it is a fact that salaries and allowances of the employees working in Supreme Court and High Courts are three to four times higher than those of other Government employees, if so, the steps being taken by the Government to remove this disparity?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Government of Saudi Arabia annually provides quota for free Haji for deserving Pakistani citizens, if so, the number of seats on the said quota; and (b) the procedure laid down for the distribution of the said quota?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state whether it is a fact that NEPRA has issued directions to all DISCOs to make arrangements for earthing all high and low transmissions lines but the same has not been implemented by those companies, if so, the reasons thereof indicating also the action taken/being taken against the officials responsible for the same?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state the names, locations, capacity and per unit cost of power generation of the solar and wind power projects established in the country during the period from January, 2022 to June, 2023 indicating also the volume of electricity contributed by the same to the National grid system?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the details / measurement of land leased out by CDA to Islamabad club indicating also the terms and conditions of the lease agreement; (b) whether it is a fact that the said club has illegally occupied 32.5 kanal land adjacent to the club, if so, the date since which the same has been occupied; and (c) whether it is also a fact that the Government / CDA has not taken any action for vacating the said land from the illegal occupation of that club so far, if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government for installation of tube wells in the rural areas of Islamabad Capital Territory especially Tramri, Tarlai, Alipur Farash, Sathra Meel, Chatta Bakhtarwar and Chak Shehzad, if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether there is any other proposal under consideration of the Government for provision of drinking water through tankers free of cost to the said areas by Capital Development Authority as temporary arrangement, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Information and Broadcasting be pleased to state the number of employees working in the Pakistan Information Center subordinate office of the Press Information Department indicating the number of employees who were regularized and not regularized so far, indicating the procedure adopted for regularization of employees?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a fact that two young men were killed in extra judicial killing in the jurisdiction of police station, Golra, Islamabad and no action has been taken against the said officials, if so, its reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Region be pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to regularize the services of teachers of schools for Afghan Refugees and merge them in the educational institutions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on the analogy of teachers of erstwhile FATA, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that pharmaceutical companies have recently further increased the prices of life saving drugs, if so, the reasons thereof; and (b) whether it is also a fact that the Government has recently increased taxes and duties on drugs, if so, the steps being taken to control the prices of medicines?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the import of medicines and medical equipment is suspended due to which government hospitals in the country specially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are facing shortage of medicines, if so, the steps being taken by the government in this regard; and (b) whether it is also a fact that there is an acute shortage of medicines in the government hospitals of Federal Capital, if so, its reasons and the steps taken by the government to overcome the shortage of medicines?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the criteria including qualifications laid down for appointment of the Chairman, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB); and (b) the qualifications of the incumbent Chairman (PCB), indicating also the posts against which he has served earlier?

Will the Minister for Federal Education Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture be pleased to state: (a) the number of students studying in “A” and “O’’ level under the Cambridge system in Pakistan at present indicating also the number of students appeared in “A” & “O” level examinations during the period from 2018 to 2021 withe year wise break up; and (b) the amount received as examination fee from students appearing in the said examinations during the years during years 2019-20 and 2021-2022?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Establishment Division be pleased to state whether it is a fact that forgery has been alleged in CSS Examinations 2023 held under the Supervision of Federal Public Service Commission, if so, the action taken by the commission against those involved in the same indicating also the steps being taken to prevent such incidents in future?

Will the Minister for Aviation be pleased to state the details of monthly salary and privileges admissible to Chairman PIA?

Will the Minister for Aviation be pleased to state the details of salary, perks and privileges and other facilities admissible to the head of Airport Security Force (ASF)?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state whether it is a fact that NEPRA has issued directions to all DISCOs to make arrangements for earthing all high and low transmissions lines but the same has not been implemented by those companies, if so, the reasons thereof indicating also the action taken/being taken against the officials responsible for the same?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state the steps taken by the NAB to check corruption in the state institutions in the light of Transparency International Report 2023?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Government had signed a contract with a foreign company for supply of LNG but that did not supply gas as per agreement due to which Pakistan has decided to approach to the court of arbitration, if so, the reasons thereof indicating also the name of the said company, the terms and conditions and duration of the agreement, and the estimated loss occurred to Pakistan due to the same; and (b) whether it is also a fact that after cancellation of the said agreement the Government intends to enter into an agreement with an other foreign company, if so, the name of the company and terms and conditions on which the agreement would be made?

Will the Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleased to state the budget allocated for and utilized by SUPARCO during the fiscal year 2022-23?