Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that according to different financial institutions, the Pakistan’s economic confidence fell sharply in the fiscal year 2018-19 including current year and such institutions are rating the country’s economy to be amongst the lowest in the South Asian Region in the said fiscal years; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) the different targets, which are set to achieve in the fiscal year 2018-19 without putting extra burden to common man; and (c) whether Government will be able to get such targets; if so, the details; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) details of commercial and residential buildings in the capital, constructed in violation of the law, alongwith details of action taken in order to fix such violations; (b) whether it is a fact that such violations not only depict poor administration of the CDA but also tantamount to abet such violations by the CDA;(c) if so, whether Federal Government has conducted an independent audit of the CDA and personnel thereof as to why they have failed to fix such violations at appropriate time; if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof; and (d) steps being taken to fix the menace of such violations?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division be pleased to state: (a) the targets set under Ehsas Program; (b) the budget allocated, released and utilized so far alongwith province-wise break-up of the utilization; (c) are there any periodic targets and objectives set out to evaluate change in lives of targeted segment of the society; if so, the details thereof; and (d) what steps are being taken the Government to make the program more beneficial by formulating a comprehensive planning with the collaboration of provinces?

Will the Minister for Aviation Division be pleased to state: (a) is there any proposal under consideration of the Government to name, the New Islamabad International Airport after Mohtrama Benazir Bhutto Shaheed in recognition of her straggle and sacrifices for the country; (b) if so, the details; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that World Economic Forum in its report of 2019 ranked Pakistan below as compare to preceding year i.e. 2018 in Global Competitiveness Index, if so, the reasons thereof; (b) whether the Government either has assessed or intends to assess reasons behind such downward trend of the country in Global Competitiveness Index; if so, the details thereof; and (c) what steps are being taken by the Government to improve such rating in coming year?

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Government was anticipated to increase the volume of exports by depreciating the value of rupee against dollar;(b) if so, the value of increase in the export of the country since August, 2018 alongwith comparative analysis of quantity and value of country’s export in fiscal year 2017-18 and 2018-19 indicating the percentage of trade deficit in the said years?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) number of times, the tariff of electricity under any nomenclature thereof, has been increased since August 1, 2018 alongwith justification of each increase; (b) whether it is a fact that Government has decided to collect billions of rupees over and above from consumers on behalf of distribution companies in contrary to original approval of NEPRA; if so, the details and justification thereof; (c) whether such increases and collections are tantamount to system inefficiency and failure of the Government to bring due reforms in power sector; (d) if so, what steps are being taken to fix system inefficiencies of the power sector, and bring due reforms therein, and time by which, benefits of such reform will start paying to consumers?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) the total number of houses, according to last household census in the country; (b) the total number of houses to be constructed by the present Government; (c) whether the incumbent Government has conducted a costbenefit analysis of the plan to make millions of houses in next five years; (d) whether is it feasible to make such number of houses within existing structure and amenities of cities and towns of the country; if so, the details thereof; and (e) whether the line-ministry has taken on board all others relevant institutions which include Ministry of Energy, Communication, IT, Health, provincial departments and other departments, ancillary to for provision of necessities of life to the residents of newly constructed houses; if so, the details thereof; and when such coordination was made?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division be pleased to state: (a) the targets set under Ehsas Program; (b) the budget allocated, released and utilized so far alongwith province-wise break-up of the utilization; (c) are there any periodic targets and objectives set out to evaluate change in lives of targeted segment of the society; if so, the details thereof; and (d) what steps are being taken the Government to make the program more beneficial by formulating a comprehensive planning with the collaboration of provinces?

Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has compiled a data to determine average number of deaths in a year due to air pollution in recent years; if so, the detail thereof; (b) whether the Government is aware that millions of people and in particular children are at risk because of air pollution in the country; (c) if so, the details thereof alongwith remedial steps being taken in this regard with the collaboration of provincial Governments?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) number of times, the tariff of electricity under any nomenclature thereof, has been increased since August 1, 2018 alongwith justification of each increase; (b) whether it is a fact that Government has decided to collect billions of rupees over and above from consumers on behalf of distribution companies in contrary to original approval of NEPRA; if so, the details and justification thereof; (c) whether such increases and collections are tantamount to system inefficiency and failure of the Government to bring due reforms in power sector; (d) if so, what steps are being taken to fix system inefficiencies of the power sector, and bring due reforms therein, and time by which, benefits of such reform will start paying to consumers?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) the total number of houses, according to last household census in the country; (b) the total number of houses to be constructed by the present Government; (c) whether the incumbent Government has conducted a costbenefit analysis of the plan to make millions of houses in next five years; (d) whether is it feasible to make such number of houses within existing structure and amenities of cities and towns of the country; if so, the details thereof; and (e) whether the line-ministry has taken on board all others relevant institutions which include Ministry of Energy, Communication, IT, Health, provincial departments and other departments, ancillary to for provision of necessities of life to the residents of newly constructed houses; if so, the details thereof; and when such coordination was made?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) number of times, the tariff of electricity under any nomenclature thereof, has been increased since August 1, 2018 alongwith justification of each increase; (b) whether it is a fact that Government has decided to collect billions of rupees over and above from consumers on behalf of distribution companies in contrary to original approval of NEPRA; if so, the details and justification thereof; (c) whether such increases and collections are tantamount to system inefficiency and failure of the Government to bring due reforms in power sector; (d) if so, what steps are being taken to fix system inefficiencies of the power sector, and bring due reforms therein, and time by which, benefits of such reform will start paying to consumers?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that according to different financial institutions, the Pakistan’s economic confidence recently fall sharply and such institutions are rating the country’s economy to be amongst the lowest in the South Asian region in the current fiscal year; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) the different targets, which are set to achieve in the current fiscal year; (c) whether or not, Government will able to get such targets; if so, the details thereof and; if not, the reasons thereof; and (d) the plan of the incumbent Government to achieve targets which are set for the current fiscal year without putting extra burden to common man?

Will the Minister for Information and Broadcasting be pleased to state: (a) whether the Ministry has taken notice that most of the departments could not ensure implementation of laws, computerization and availability of their records under the Right of Access to Information Act, 2017 for the facilitation of general public; (b) if so,the details thereof; if not reasons thereof; and (c) what steps are being taken by the Government to ensure the implementation of said law?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) industries whom imports have been reduced during present regime; and (b) whether Government has assessed the decline of imports of such industries; if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof?

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Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: a)the price of electricity being paid by a consumer upon consuming300 units per month at present and the break-up taxes, duties, and other charges, which are charged upon such 300 units; b)detail subsidy which is provided to consumers, consuming 300units and criteria by which such subsidy is distributed among them; and (c)the rate of average bill of electricity of per month of 300 units,as on March, 2013 May, 2018 and also at present?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) the price of electricity being paid by a consumer upon consuming 300 units per month at present and the break-up taxes, duties and other charges, which are charged upon such 300 units; (b) detail subsidy which is provided to consumers, consuming 300 units and criteria by which such subsidy is distributed among them; and (c) the rate of the average bill of electricity of per month of 300 units, as of March, 2013 May 2018 and also at present?

(a) whether it is a fact that number of transformers, installed in District Hyderabad are overloaded, consequently residents of the district have been facing great difficulties and relevant authorities have failed to do the needful; (b) if so, is there any assessment has been made in recent times to rationalize the electricity load on transformers in aforesaid district; if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof; and (c) if such assessment has been made, the stage-wise time frame, in which load management on the transformers in aforesaid district will be rationalize?

(a) the detail of percentage of reduction in imports and increase in exports, respectively contributed to narrow down overall trade deficit by the incumbent Government; (b) detail of industries, whom imports have been reduced in the corresponding period details; and (c) whether Government has assessed the decline of imports of such industries; if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Information and Broadcasting be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA), being a regulator, has taken notice of poor signals, both in data and voice of almost all cellular companies particularly in rural and highly populated areas of cities; (b) whether it is also a fact that Government has failed to upgrade their networks, as required in such areas; if so, the reasons thereof; (c) whether PTA, have persuaded such cellular companies with reference to terms and conditions of their licences; if so, the details thereof; and (d) what corrective measures are being taken by the Government to make mandatory for cellular companies to upgrade their networks immediately?

(a) details of persons who have been appointed in PTV since the inception of incumbent Government; (b) pay and other privileges which are given to each of above appointed person; (c) whether posts upon which such appointments were made, were advertised; if so, the details thereof; if not the reasons thereof; (d) the expertise of above mentioned appointee in the field for which he/she has been appointed; and (e) details of persons who have been removed from their services in PTV, since the inception of present Government alongwith justification thereof?

(a) whether it is a fact that Estate Office makes allotments on hypothetical grounds to Government employees; (b) whether it is also a fact that consequently, employees are unable to get possession of their allotted accommodation even after the lapse of many years despite being senior in General Waiting List (GWL); (c) whether it is also a fact that Estate Office does not allot first available Government accommodations to those who are senior in GWL; (d) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in affirmative, such practice of allotting Government accommodations by the Estate Office is tantamount to support corrupt practices in contravention of directions given by the Honourable Supreme Court in its Judgment; (e) if so, what corrective measures are being taken by the Ministry to allot Government accommodation to seniors, shown in GWL?

(a) whether the Cabinet Division being a line Division to coordinate and ensure true implementation of the laws relating to each Ministry, its Divisions and Departments, which are coming under its administrative control thereof; (b) whether it has taken the notice that most of the Ministries/ Divisions and Departments could not ensure computerization and availability of their records under the Right of Access to Information Act, 2017 for the facilitation of general public; (c) if so, the details thereof; and (d) what steps are being taken by the Cabinet Division to ensure the computerization and availability of the records of the aforesaid Departments for the facilitation of general public for implementation of this Act in its true spirit?

Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state what is the current state of affairs of billion tree tsunami project?

(a) whether there is any policy formulated on Eco-tourism; if yes, details thereof; and (b) the details of places selected for the first phase?

he percentage of reduction in imports and increase in exports, respectively contributed to narrow down overall trade deficit by the incumbent Government alongwith industries, whom imports have been reduced in the corresponding period; and (b) whether Government has assessed the decline of imports of such industries; if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state that what are the reasons of unprecedented increase in the budgetary deficit that is the highest during the last 40 years and steps being taken by the Government to fix it for reducing the same?

(a) whether it is a fact that authorities concerned have failed to counter and make accountable those involved in negative propaganda campaigns against different segments of the society including politicians on social media, which is in violation of true spirit of Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2017; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) the procedure to monitor such propaganda campaigns by the relevant Authorities under the aforesaid act; and (c) what steps are being taken to enhance the process of monitoring on such propaganda campaigns and hold the responsible accountable in true spirit of the Act?

(a) the percentage of reduction in imports and increase in exports, respectively contributed to narrow down overall trade deficit by the incumbent Government alongwith industries, whom imports have been reduced in the corresponding period; and (b) whether Government has assessed the decline of imports of such industries; if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof?

(a) whether it is a fact that prices of electricity for the life line consumers has been increased in the tenure of incumbent Government; (b) if so, the details of consumers who come under the category of life line; (c) the reasons for making such increase; (d) since when such increase has been made for the consumers of life line; and (e) what steps are being taken by the Government to lessen the prices of electricity?

(a) the amount, which has been collected under the heads of Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, for the Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand Dams Fund at present; (b) how does reconsolidate the amount, which is actually deposited in an account, which is managed by the Supreme Court of Pakistan; (c) whether it is a fact that different individuals/institutions or functionaries, collected such fund; if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the said fund is used to visit abroad or within the country; if so, the details thereof; and (e) time by which, utilization of such funds will be started?

(a) the present ranking of the country in Economic Complexity Index; (b) whether such ranking has gone up or down during the tenure of the incumbent Government; if so, the details thereof; (c) whether it is also a fact that Pakistan needs to diversify its exports industries in order to explore new markets; (d) if so, what steps are being taken in this regard?

(a) whether is there any proposal under consideration of the Government to rename, the New Islamabad International Airport after the name of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed in recognition of her struggle and sacrifices for the country; (b) if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof?

(a) the present ranking of the country in Economic Complexity Index; (b) whether such ranking has gone up or down during the tenure of the incumbent Government; if so, the details thereof; (c) whether it is also a fact that Pakistan needs to diversify its exports industries in order to explore new markets; (d) if so, what steps are being taken in this regard?

(a) the performance of country’s economy in South Asian region as compare to other countries of the region, since August, 2018; (b) the details of different targets, which were set out for achieving the same on the economic front during the last three years, including the current fiscal year; (c) whether Government has successfully achieved such targets; if so, the details thereof and; if not, the reasons thereof; and (d) whether is there any plan under consideration of the Government to achieve the targets which are set out for the current fiscal year without putting extra burden to common man?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleased to state: (a) number of meetings, which were held either under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister, and the Prime Minister sought briefing on the Rawalpindi Ring Road Project; (b) whether any directives/directions were issued by the Prime Minister or his office with regard to the aforesaid project; (c) if so, the nature of such directives/directions were issued, so far?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that prices of electricity for the life line consumers has been increased in the tenure of incumbent Government; (b) if so, the details of consumers who come under the category of life line; (c) the reasons for making such increase; (d) since when such increase has been made for the consumers of life line; and (e) what steps are being taken by the Government to lessen the prices of electricity?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the outcome of recent visit of Prime Minister of Pakistan to Saudi Arabia; (b) the persons alongwith official capacity of each, who was accompanied to Prime Minister during the visit; (c) whether it is a fact that delegates of the visit reached to Saudi Arabia in phases; if so, the details thereof; (d) details of other individuals, who were facilitated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs during the said visit; (e) details of meeting, which were held the Prime Minister with different functionaries of the Saudi Arabia; and (f) the names of the persons accompanied with Prime Minister during such meetings?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state: (a) the amount, which has been collected under the heads of Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, for the Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand Dams Fund at present; (b) how does reconsolidate the amount, which is actually deposited in an account, which is managed by the Supreme Court of Pakistan; (c) whether it is a fact that different individuals/institutions or functionaries, collected such fund; if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the said fund is used to visit abroad or within the country; if so, the details thereof; and (e) time by which, utilization of such funds will be started?

Will the Minister for Aviation Division be pleased to state: (a) the details of the prescribed areas around an airport; (b) whether it is a fact that construction of any kind/nature can not be made in these areas; (c) whether the authorities concerned have taken notice of such rampant increase in the housing societies in the surrounding areas of New Islamabad International Airport; if so, the details thereof; (d) whether it is also a fact that such construction can be detrimental for flight operations, in future; (e) whether authorities of Aviation Division have been approached by the Builders to get NOC for such housing schemes; if yes, whether Aviation Authorities granted the NOC for establishment of such societies; and (f) what steps are being taken by the Government to rectify discrepancy, if any, found while granting authorization to operate such housing societies in the said areas?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that prices of electricity for the life line consumers has been increased in the tenure of incumbent Government; (b) if so, the details of consumers who come under the category of life line; (c) the reasons for making such increase; (d) since when such increase has been made for the consumers of life line; and (e) what steps are being taken by the Government to lessen the prices of electricity?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state that what steps are being taken to bring reforms for ensuring inexpensive and expeditious justice to the public?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that prices of electricity for the life line consumers has been increased in the tenure of incumbent Government; (b) if so, the details of consumers who come under the category of life line; (c) the reasons for making such increase; (d) since when such increase has been made for the consumers of life line; and (e) what steps are being taken by the Government to lessen the prices of electricity?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division be pleased to state: (a) under which provisions of law the Ehsaas Kafalat or any other Program with similar or other names currently operating in the country; (b) whether it is a fact that the present Government has neglected the BISP Act, 2010; (c) if so, under what law the entire Ehsaas Kafalat Program and matters ancillary thereto which includes large amount of money is being allocated for the program as claimed by the Government; (d) whether it is a fact that the expenses of the employees and other development and non-development expenditures are being borne on Ehsaas Kafalat Programme; if so, reasons thereof; (e) whether it is a fact that ignoring the BISP law is tantamount to ignore the sacrifices of Bibi Shaheed for the sake of the country and democracy; (f) if so, what corrective measures are being taken as mentioned in above parts of question?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state:(a) whether it is a fact that Ministry has recently sponsored a trip to Uzbekistan on its own expenditure; (b) if so, how much expenditures incurred by Ministry on such trip; (c) the detail of delegates, who were part of such trip alongwith official status of each; and (d) what is output of this trip in financial terms to the country?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) has the Circle Registrar, as the regulator of Cooperative Societies, taken notice of the fact that the Senate Secretariat Employees Cooperative Housing Society, Islamabad has canceled the membership of several persons in recent past; if so, the reasons thereof and was he authorized to do so; (b) has the regulator also taken notice of the fact that the membership list has been tampered with and new entries have been made against the above-mentioned canceled membership; (c) if so, has any special audit of the society been conducted in recent times; if so, details of it and if not, whether there is a proposal to conduct a special audit of the society and to investigate its administrative and financial affairs and if any discrepancies are found, the person responsible should be held accountable; 21 (d) what steps are being taken to give physical possession of plots to decades old members?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) criteria for registration of a Pharmacy Institution by the Pakistan Pharmacy Council; (b) the details of applications received by the council for registration during the last three years; (c) details of applications approved and each rejected application alongwith reasons of rejection during the said period; (d) the stage-wise stipulated deadline for receiving application to the final decision of the council either approve or reject; (e) whether said applications were duly disposed of by the council within due date of each stage; if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof; (f) the details alongwith reasons of each application currently pending with the council since how long each application is pending; and (g) what steps are being taken by the Government to clear the pendency by the council?

Will the Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division be pleased to state: 5 (a) the annual development and non-development budget of each department of the National Heritage and Culture Division and attached departments thereof during the last three years; (b) the said budget has been re-appropriated by each of the above department during the said period; if so, the details and justification thereof; (c) the performance of each department during the last three years; (d) the details of the projects initiated by each department during the above mentioned period alongwith current status of each project including funds reserved, released and used for each project during the said period; (e) what was the estimate of each project and will each project be completed within its estimate; (f) the effects of such projects on the people at large; and (g) what steps are being taken to fragment aforesaid departments?

Will the Minister for Information and Broadcasting be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that certain provisions of the rules were relaxed by the Ministry to appoint different persons in the Management pay scales, commonly known as MP-II and III since August, 2018; if so, the details of rules which were relaxed; (b) whether it is a fact that such a relaxation of the rules tantamount to rewarding certain individuals; (c) if so, what corrective action has been taken by the Government, in this regard?

Will the Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division be pleased to state: (a) the annual development and non-development budget of each department of the National Heritage and Culture Division and attached departments thereof during the last three years; (b) the said budget has been re-appropriated by each of the above department during the said period; if so, the details and justification thereof; (c) the performance of each department during the last three years; (d) the details of the projects initiated by each department during the above mentioned period alongwith current status of each project including funds reserved, released and used for each project during the said period; (e) what was the estimate of each project and will each project be completed within its estimate; (f) the effects of such projects on the people at large; and (g) what steps are being taken to fragment aforesaid departments?

Will the Minister for Information and Broadcasting be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that certain provisions of the rules were relaxed by the Ministry to appoint different persons in the Management pay scales, commonly known as MP-II and III since August, 2018; if so, the details of rules which were relaxed; (b) whether it is a fact that such a relaxation of the rules tantamount to rewarding certain individuals; (c) if so, what corrective action has been taken by the Government, in this regard?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that LL.M allowance Equal to M.Phil is being not given to the Judicial Officers, Law Officers, Assistant Directors, Section Officers, Deputy Secretaries Law/Legislation, Legislative Officers and Assistant Legislative Draftsmen of BS-17 and above working in the different Ministries/Divisions/Organizations etc.; (b) whether it is also a fact that such allowance is being given to the above officers in the provinces; and (c) the time by which aforesaid LL.M allowance Equal to M.Phil will be paid to the officers as mentioned in the Part (a) above?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives be pleased to state: (a) year-wise funds reserved, released and utilized since the inception of the present Government for Balochistan; (b) the organizations/agencies, whom such funds have been transferred; and (c) the details of works which have been done by utilizing above said funds?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that prices of electricity for the life line consumers has been increased in the tenure of incumbent Government; (b) {{so, the details of consumers who come under the category of life line; (c) the reasons for making such increase: (dl since -when such increase has been made for the consumers qf 1ije line: and (e) what steps are being taken by the G( vernment to lessen the prices of electricity'!

(a) the amount. which has been collected under the heads of Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, for the Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand Dams Fund at present: _(b) how does reconsolidate the amount, which is actually deposited in an account, which is managed by the Supreme Court of Pakistan,- (c) whether it is a fact that different individuals/institutionS or functionaries. collec;ted such fund; if so, the details thereof· (d) whether the said fund is used to visit abroad or within the country, f so, the details thereof; and (e) time by which, utilization of such funds will be started?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) the present ranking of the country in Economic Complexity Index; (b) whether such ranking has gone up or down during the tenure of the incumbent Government; if so, the details thereof; (c) whether it is also a fact that Pakistan needs to diversify its exports industries in order to explore new markets; (d) if so, what steps are being taken in this regard?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division be pleased to state: (a) under which provisions of law the Ehsaas Kafalat or any other Program with similar or other names currently operating in the country; (b) whether it is a fact that the present Government has neglected the BISP Act, 2010; (c) if so, under what law the entire Ehsaas Kafalat Program and matters ancillary thereto which includes large amount of money is being allocated for the program as claimed by the Government; (d) whether it is a fact that the expenses of the employees and other development and non-development expenditures are being borne on Ehsaas Kafalat Programme; if so, reasons thereof; (e) whether it is a fact that ignoring the BISP law is tantamount to ignore the sacrifices of Bibi Shaheed for the sake of the country and democracy; (f) if so, what corrective measures are being taken as mentioned in above parts of question?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) number of licences have been issued to electric 2-3 wheelers under Electric Vehicle Policy being monitored by Engineering Development Board; (b) whether any electric car manufacturing company has applied for obtaining licences uptill now; if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether the Government intends to ensure prudent prices of such vehicles?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether concerned authorities have taken notice of the dilapidated condition of transformers and other transmission lines in Hyderabad; as a result, transformer burnt at common public place in the city and consequently dozens of people lost their lives in a recent transformer explosion; (b) if so, the details thereof and what action has been taken in this regard; 53 (c) what is the strategy of Government to improve power load management in the said city by installing upgraded transformers and distributing electricity load among them prudently; (d) details of funds reserved, released or utilized during the last three years for above purpose by both the Federal Government and DISCO so far; and (e) whether the persons who lost their lives and injured in explosion of the transformers have been financially assisted or otherwise compensated; if so, the details thereof; if not, reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to refer to the Starred Question No.89 replied on 22-10-2021 and to state: (a) how businessmen from different sectors were invited to join the delegation of Uzbekistan, whether it was advertised or did the businessmen themselves approach the Ministry or Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP); (b) did the delegates pay their dues directly to the airline and hotels or was it facilitated by TDAP or the Ministry; (c) if the Ministry or TDAP had collected such dues from each delegate, what method was adopted therefore; (d) who sponsored the visit of the Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce and other Government officials; (e) whether the Government did borne the expenditure of this visit of anyone else also other than these people; and (f) how long (period) will the agreements will be signed or has been during the visit and same is actually implemented so far?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) what is the price and volume of oil that Pakistan is getting on deferred payment basis; (b) what are its terms and conditions; (c) time by which Pakistan will start making payment of such facility to the concerned country; and (d) whether such oil imports have affected the overall prices of petroleum products in the country; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) why does the Estate Office not allotting the first official residence available for occupation to the most senior employees as per the General Waiting List (GWL); (b) whether the practice of allotting Government accommodations is hypothetical in which, first official residence, available for occupation, is not allotted to the most senior in GWL in his/her respective category; (c) whether it is tantamount to corrupt practices and ignoring directions of Honourable Supreme Court; and (d) if so, what corrective measures are being taken by the Government to ensure the allotment of first official residence available for occupation, to the most senior employees in GWL in his/her respective category?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that HEC started a multi-billion-dollar project in 2005 with the collaboration of various countries to establish nine Engineering Universities in the country, whom half of faculty personels were to be consisted on foreigners; (b) if so, the details of the Universities established under the above initiative as well as the details of the foreign faculty employed in each of the above mentioned university; (c) whether it is also a fact that the required number of Universities could not be established and the buildings that were built for such universities are now deserted which is not only a proof of waste of funds but also shows poor planning at the part of concerned; if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the HEC, being a regulator, has investigated such an initiative; if so, details thereof; and (e) what corrective measures are being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Establishment Division be pleased to state: (a) division-wise details of summaries sent to the Prime Minister for appointment in MP Scales through Establishment Division since August, 2018; (b) whether it is also a fact that in the above summaries also include some persons who were appointed in MP Scales during the said period by giving them exemptions of one or more provisions of the existing MP Scales policy as they were not meet the required education and experience as per the policy; (c) if so, the details of such persons alongwith nature of the exemption including when such exemptions were granted and who gave such an exemption to each one; (d) whether the Establishment Division noted that advertisements for such posts would have been issued in accordance with the provisions of the existing MP Scale Policy; (e) if any discrepancy had found in such appointments; and (f) what steps are being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Commerce be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan has been entrusted with the task of providing health insurance to the people which has been initiated by the Federal and Provincial Government; (b) if so, the terms and conditions thereof including the annual amount that State Life will receive for this purpose and on what basis State Life offers its services; (c) whether State Life hired hospitals for this purpose or in hospitals peoples are recommended by the respective Governments; (d) whether the hospitals have hired by State Life the criteria for hiring such hospitals; (e) whether hospitals have been hired after conducting proper bidding; is treatment for the diseases for which this scheme has been started, available in the said hospitals; and (f) how it is being decided, or under what parameters observed that such number of hospitals would be enough for the population of that district?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) how much a user actually receive balance in rupees on recharge of Rs.100/- after deduction of all applicable taxes, duties, service charges etc either being charged at the time of recharge or charged separately on calls or messages; (b) whether the Government has taken notice of the fact that imposition of withholding tax on mobile users is unjustified as 98% of them including students, daily wagers, beneficiaries of Ehsas Programme etc., whom income does not exceed the minimum threshold for filing tax return to claim such a tax adjustment or refund; if so, the details thereof; (c) what steps are being taken by the Government in this regard; (d) whether it is a fact that a person who obtains a certificate from the Income Tax Commissioner stating that his income does not exceed the minimum threshold for filing tax return during the tax year, then such person is exempted from such deduction; (e) if so, details for the people how currently such certification is given; and (f) what corrective measures are being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for State and Frontier Regions be pleased to state: (a) total achievements of the Ministry in each of the subjects, as are assigned under the Rules of Business, 1973 alongwith the budget allocated, released and used for each subject during each financial year for the three years; (b) whether the Ministry has received any financial assistance in the form of funds during the said period; (c) if so, the details thereof and in what type of work such aid has been used; and (d) whether the use of such financial aid has been audited; if so, details thereof; and if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the number of complaints lodged with the FIA's cybercrime wing under the applicable laws in the country since August, 2018 with regard to defamation of any person's honour with any kind of material; (b) how many of the above complaints have been resolved, number of pending complaints alongwith reasons of the delay of each, including since when each complaint is pending; (c) whether the complainant is informed of the final outcome of the complaint; if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether the implementing agency tried to reach out to those elements who have been waging an indecent campaigns against any individual, especially public representatives, on social media during the said period; if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that few employees are still serving in the NAB on deputation even after the judgment of retired Honourable Justice Mr. Amir Hani Muslim; (b) if yes, provide the details and justification for non compliance of the said judgment?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that after the promulgation of National Accountability Bureau (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2021 (Ordinance No. XXIII of 2021), the Bureau has issued the instructions to all Regional Offices to keep all matters in abeyance/moratorium till the opinion of Ministry of Law regarding applicability of said amendments in working of the Bureau; (b) if so, whether it is also a fact that the Bureau has taken the major decisions in lieu of aforesaid Ordinance inspite of issuing said restraining instructions like appointments, promotions, constitution of promotion board etc.; if yes, the fate of said decisions; (c) if so, whether it is not a contempt of the Court as held by Apex Court in Civil Appeal No.3 and 4 of 2018 (PMDC VS Muhammad Fahad Malik and others)?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pharmacy Act, 1967 provides that one person from each province shall be nominated in consultation with the relevant Provincial Pharmacy Councils; (b) if so, whether the Provincial Pharmacy Council has been consulted; if so, when and how such consultation was held with the Provincial Councils regarding appointment of existing members of Pharmacy Council of Pakistan; (c) whether the Government has taken notice of a fact that some of the members who were appointed as members of the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan, due to their appointments in the relevant Provincial Councils have been dismissed from the respective Provincial Councils and despite bringing the fact to the notice of the Federal Government, the Government has failed to de-notify their appointments; if so, the reasons thereof; and (d) what action or corrective measures are being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that various pharmaceutical companies and stockists either deliberately create an artificial shortage of essential medicines or get stop its production in order to allegedly force the Government to increase the prices of medicines and the Government allegedly increases the prices of these medicines under the pretext of making its prices reasonable; (b) if so, the details of the medicines whose prices have been increased in the name of rationalizing the cost of their manufacturing and prices of sale thereof after the formation of the present Government; (c) any pharmaceutical company or stockist has been held accountable for aforesaid practice; if so, the details thereof; and (d) what corrective measures are being taken to not only stop this malpractice of pharmaceutical companies and stockists but also to ensure easy availability of medicines across the country?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that HEC started a multi-billion-dollar project in 2005 with the collaboration of various countries to establish nine Engineering Universities in the country, whom half of faculty personels were to be consisted on foreigners; (b) if so, the details of the Universities established under the above initiative as well as the details of the foreign faculty employed in each of the above mentioned university; (c) whether it is also a fact that the required number of Universities could not be established and the buildings that were built for such universities are now deserted which is not only a proof of waste of funds but also shows poor planning at the part of concerned; if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the HEC, being a regulator, has investigated such an initiative; if so, details thereof; and (e) what corrective measures are being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the number of complaints lodged with the FIA’s cybercrime wing under the applicable laws in the country since August, 2018 with regard to defamation of any person’s honour with any kind of material; (b) how many of the above complaints have been resolved, number of pending complaints alongwith reasons of the delay of each, including since when each complaint is pending; (c) whether the complainant is informed of the final outcome of the complaint; if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether the implementing agency tried to reach out to those elements who have been waging an indecent campaigns against any individual, especially public representatives, on social media during the said period; if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) how much a user actually receive balance in rupees on recharge of Rs.100/- after deduction of all applicable taxes, duties, service charges etc. either being charged at the time of recharge or charged separately on calls or messages; (b) whether the Government has taken notice of the fact that imposition of withholding tax on mobile users is unjustified as 98% of them including students, daily wagers, beneficiaries of Ehsas Programme etc., whom income does not exceed the minimum threshold for filing tax return to claim such a tax adjustment or refund; if so, the details thereof; (c) what steps are being taken by the Government in this regard; (d) whether it is a fact that a person who obtains a certificate from the Income Tax Commissioner stating that his income does not exceed the minimum threshold for filing tax return during the tax year, then such person is exempted from such deduction; (e) if so, details for the people how currently such certification is given; and (f) what corrective measures are being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that cellular phone companies operating in Pakistan do not meet the minimum Quality of Service (QoS) as per the applicable regulatory framework which includes voice and internet resulting in large number of people facing great difficulty in communication with others; (b) whether it is also a fact that PTA, as a regulator, has failed to hold such cellular phone operators accountable despite the fact that such operators continue to violate the QoS requirement; if so, the reasons thereof; (c) how many times reprimanded action and financial penalty have been imposed against any operator; (d) has the amount of penalty been deposited in the relevant account of the Government; if so, details thereof; and if not the reasons thereof; and (e) what corrective measures are being taken in this regard?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the guardians/parents are not allowed to accompany the student at the time of re-checking of the papers by the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), Islamabad when any student apply for rechecking; (b) whether it is also a fact that only recounting of numbers is done (c) whether it is further a fact that the question was numbered correctly is ignored; (d) if so, the justification thereof including the impediment for changing such a policy; and (e) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to address aforesaid issues in Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) expeditiously?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) how much a user actually receive balance in rupees on recharge of Rs.100/- after deduction of all applicable taxes, duties, service charges etc either being charged at the time of recharge or charged separately on calls or messages; (b) whether the Government has taken notice of the fact that imposition of withholding tax on mobile users is unjustified as 98% of them including students, daily wagers, beneficiaries of Ehsas Programme etc., whom income does not exceed the minimum threshold for filing tax return to claim such a tax adjustment or refund; if so, the details thereof; (c) what steps are being taken by the Government in this regard; (d) whether it is a fact that a person who obtains a certificate from the Income Tax Commissioner stating that his income does not exceed the minimum threshold for filing tax return during the tax year, then such person is exempted from such deduction; (e) if so, details for the people how currently such certification is given; and (f) what corrective measures are being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) whether the Security Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), being a regulator, has taken the notice of the fact that entities such as banks, insurance or cellular phone companies, automobiles or their authorized dealers or any other entity, who enter into a customer-based agreement with a common use in such meticulous writing as well as such language that a common man is unable to read and understand it; and (b) what corrective measures are being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the first women’s bank was set up purely for women’s empowerment and its purpose was to deploy all women in the management of the bank; (b) whether it is also a fact that in recent times men are being appointed to various positions in the bank which is not only a violation of the spirit of the establishment of the bank but also creating an environment of harassment of female employees whereas at the same time they are also hindering the promotion of female employees; (c) if so, the authorities concerned have taken notice of the fact as well as the number of men appointed against each post so far; and (d) what corrective measures are being taken in this regard?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the number of complaints lodged with the FIA’s cybercrime wing under the applicable laws in the country since August,2018 with regard to defamation of any person’s honour with any kind of material; (b) how many of the above complaints have been resolved, number of pending complaints alongwith reasons of the delay of each, including since when each complaint is pending; (c) whether the complainant is informed of the final outcome of the complaint; if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether the implementing agency tried to reach out to those elements who have been waging an indecent campaigns against any individual, especially public representatives, on social media during the said period; if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan which remained once the leader in Hockey and Squash has now reached the lowest level and its performance in such sports is getting worse with each passing day; (b) if so, whether the Government has identified such a decline in sports in recent years; if so, the details thereof; (c) whether it is also a fact that alleged nepotism and outdated techniques not only make it difficult to find the best talent but also discourage the talented players despite investing heavily in such sports; (d) if so, what corrective measures are being taken by the Government to bring such sports in line with latest/modern requirements and techniques, including introducing the concept of accountability for failures of hockey federation and their functionaries thereof?

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to state: (a) the number of employees who are currently working in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) whom their posts were advertised and other related process was duly completed and those whom posts neither advertised nor all other formalities were completed; (b) whether it is a fact that the PCB has not advertised their management and team specific posts which gives the impression that the PCB management has made a practice of appointing its selected persons to such lucrative positions in recent years; if so, the justification thereof; (c) whether the performance-based audit has been conducted of each appointee in recent years and assessed that whether there was dire/urgent need of appointment of each of above; (d) if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof; and (e) what corrective measures are being taken by the Government to rationalize the appointment in PCB?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that few employees are still serving in the NAB on deputation even after the judgment of retired Honourable Justice Mr. Amir Hani Muslim; (b) if yes, provide the details and justification for non compliance of the said judgment?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that after the promulgation of National Accountability Bureau (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2021 (Ordinance No.XXIII of 2021), the Bureau has issued the instructions to all Regional Offices to keep all matters in abeyance/moratorium till the opinion of Ministry of Law regarding applicability of said amendments in working of the Bureau; (b) if so, whether it is also a fact that the Bureau has taken the major decisions in lieu of aforesaid Ordinance inspite of issuing said restraining instructions like appointments, promotions, constitution of promotion board etc.; if yes, the fate of said decisions; (c) if so, whether it is not a contempt of the Court as held by Apex Court in Civil Appeal No.3 and 4 of 2018 (PMDC VS Muhammad Fahad Malik and others)?

Will the Minister for Maritime Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Government has failed to develop consensus among the stakeholders to initiate a unanimous Deep Sea Fishing Policy and hold matters ancillary thereto in abeyance for last three and half year due to which small-scale fishermen are currently facing severe difficulties; (b) whether it is also a fact that the Government has taken a notice of period which indicates that different mafias are allegedly investing lot of money to delay any Deep Sea Policy in the country; (c) if so. the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof; and (d) what steps are being taken by the Government to develop consensus among all stakeholders to initiate a unanimous Deep Sea Fishing Policy that protects the rights of not only all stakeholders including small fishermen?

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that garlic seeds have been allegedly stolen from the country's top agricultural research center in recent days and no action has been taken against those responsible despite the inquiry; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that such theft is tantamount to NARC's failure to ensure good management in the institution; (c) if so, anyone at the highest level of NARC has been held accountable; and (d) what corrective measures are being taken in this regard?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) whether the Security Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), being a regulator, has taken the notice of the fact that entities such as banks, insurance or cellular phone companies, automobiles or their authorized dealers or any other entity, who enter into a customer-based agreement with a common use in such meticulous writing as well as such language that a common man is unable to read and understand it; and (b) what corrective measures are being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the number of complaints lodged with the FIA’s cybercrime wing under the applicable laws in the country since August, 2018 with regard to defamation of any person’s honour with any kind of material; (b) how many of the above complaints have been resolved, number of pending complaints alongwith reasons of the delay of each, including since when each complaint is pending; (c) whether the complainant is informed of the final outcome of the complaint; if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether the implementing agency tried to reach out to those elements who have been waging an indecent campaigns against any individual, especially public representatives, on social media during the said period; if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether CDA, being a line authority to take care of Government buildings in Islamabad has taken notice that several partially constructed infrastructures have been decaying, which were either originally planned to construct for those Ministries/departments that have been devolved to provinces after the 18th Constitutional Amendment or merged into another Federal Government Ministries/department; (b) if so, the details of such infrastructures alongwith cost incurred upon each; (c) is there any plan of the Government to takeover such partially constructed infrastructures and make them beneficial for the Government?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) have the concerned authorities taken notice of the fact that hundreds of motorcycles and other vehicles confiscated by the ICT Police and other law enforcement agencies years ago are kept at various places including Sector I-8 Islamabad and they are decaying with every passing day; if so, what is the value and volume of such confiscation; (b) what are the reasons for not disposing of such confiscation in accordance with prevailing laws; and (c) what corrective measures are being taken to dispose of such confiscation at an earliest and spend the proceeds on various public welfare projects?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) why does the Estate Office not allotting the first official residence available for occupation to the most senior employees as per the General Waiting List (GWL); (b) whether the practice of allotting Government accommodations is hypothetical in which, first official residence, available for occupation, is not allotted to the most senior in GWL in his/her respective category; (c) whether it is tantamount to corrupt practices and ignoring directions of Honourable Supreme Court; and (d) if so, what corrective measures are being taken by the Government to ensure the allotment of first official residence available for occupation, to the most senior employees in GWL in his/her respective category?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) amount which has been deposited by each company working in petroleum sector in Sindh under the head of social welfare obligation; (b) amount out of which spent in NA-225; and (c) out standing amount, required to be paid, at present especially for NA-225?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) the quantum of losses, either line losses or otherwise, recorded in each Distribution Companies (DISCOS) due to poor transmission system of electricity; (b) whether or not, such losses are passed to consumers; if so, the details thereof; (c) whether it is a fact that DISCOS have failed to upgrade transmission system at par with international standard; if so, the reasons thereof; and (d) what steps are being taken by the Government to force DISCOS to upgrade their transmission system?

Will the Minister for Maritime Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Government has failed to develop consensus among the stakeholders to initiate a unanimous Deep Sea Fishing Policy and hold matters ancillary thereto in abeyance for last three and half year due to which small-scale fishermen are currently facing severe difficulties; (b) whether it is also a fact that the Government has taken a notice of period which indicates that different mafias are allegedly investing lot of money to delay any Deep Sea Policy in the country; (c) if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof; and (d) what steps are being taken by the Government to develop consensus among all stakeholders to initiate a unanimous Deep Sea Fishing Policy that protects the rights of not only all stakeholders including small fishermen?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony be pleased to state: (a) subsidy which has either been granted or will be granted to Hujjaj of Hajj, 2022 alongwith exact amount of such subsidy; and (b) whether it is a fact that such subsidy will not be granted to those Hujjaj who were accommodated under hardship; if so, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony be pleased to state: (a) names, parentage, designations, age, name of department and permanent address according to CNIC of persons selected to perform Hajj duty, 2022 also indicate how many times each persons was previously selected for the same purpose; (b) whether the current policy allows as for the number of times a person can be sent for such duty and what is the name of the selection authority; (c) whether such persons were selected by the Ministry itself or the Ministries/Departments were asked to nominate their employees for such duty; if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether it is a fact that the family members of those who went on Hajj duty also went with them on Hajj; if so, details thereof and whether the existing policy allows persons going on Hajj duty to take their family members with them; if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister for Information and Broadcasting be pleased to state: (a) money spent on health card advertisements during Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches; (b) whether the brief content used by the commentators in both Urdu and English languages while promoting the benefits of such a health card was selected by the Government or by the PSL administration or any other body; if so, the details thereof; (c) has the Government noticed that the brief content used by the commentators did not match the actual benefits of the card; (d) if so, is not, that tantamount to misleading the nation about health cards; (e) if so, who is responsible for such misleading advertisements; and what corrective measures are being taken, in this regard?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) whether the Security Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), being a regulator, has taken the notice of the fact that entities such as banks, insurance or cellular phone companies, automobiles or their authorized dealers or any other entity, who enter into a customer-based agreement with a common use in such meticulous writing as well as such language that a common man is unable to read and understand it; and (b) what corrective measures are being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) when was last Pay and Pension Commission established; and who were members of last commission; (b) whether any Pay and Pension Commission still exits; if so, the details thereof; (c) when last Pay and Pension Commission presented its report; and (d) whether recommendations of last report of the Commission were accepted; if so, details thereof

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) total amount which has been surrendered by each Province to Federal Government in each financial year during last five years; (b) whether the Federal Government adjusted such surrendered amount in the coming financial year; if so, the details thereof (c) if not, outstanding amount of each province lying with Federal Government under such head, at present?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the number of complaints lodged with the FIA’s cybercrime wing under the applicable laws in the country since August, 2018 with regard to defamation of any person’s honour with any kind of material; (b) how many of the above complaints have been resolved, number of pending complaints alongwith reasons of the delay of each, including since when each complaint is pending; (c) whether the complainant is informed of the final outcome of the complaint; if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether the implementing agency tried to reach out to those elements who have been waging an indecent campaigns against any individual, especially public representatives, on social media during the said period; if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether CDA, being a line authority to take care of Government buildings in Islamabad has taken notice that several partially constructed infrastructures have been decaying, which were either originally planned to construct for those Ministries/departments that have been devolved to provinces after the 18th Constitutional Amendment or merged into another Federal Government Ministries/department; (b) if so, the details of such infrastructures alongwith cost incurred upon each; (c) is there any plan of the Government to takeover such partially constructed infrastructures and make them beneficial for the Government?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) have the concerned authorities taken notice of the fact that hundreds of motorcycles and other vehicles confiscated by the ICT Police and other law enforcement agencies years ago are kept at various places including Sector I-8 Islamabad and they are decaying with every passing day; if so, what is the value and volume of such confiscation; (b) what are the reasons for not disposing of such confiscation in accordance with prevailing laws; and (c) what corrective measures are being taken to dispose of such confiscation at an earliest and spend the proceeds on various public welfare projects?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) amount which has been deposited by each company working in petroleum sector in Sindh under the head of social welfare obligation; (b) amount out of which spent in NA-225; and (c) out standing amount, required to be paid, at present especially for NA-225?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) the quantum of losses, either line losses or otherwise, recorded in each Distribution Companies (DISCOS) due to poor transmission system of electricity; (b) whether or not, such losses are passed to consumers; if so, the details thereof; (c) whether it is a fact that DISCOS have failed to upgrade transmission system at par with international standard; if so, the reasons thereof; and (d) what steps are being taken by the Government to force DISCOS to upgrade their transmission system?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Neelum-Jehlum Hydropower Plant has developed a fault and consequently it has become dysfunctional; if so, the details thereof; (b) if so, has the fault been detected; and (c) what steps are being taken to make the plant functional?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony be pleased to state: (a) the quota reserved for pilgrims under the Government Scheme for Hajj-2022; (b) whether any quota has been fully utilized or not; and (c) whether any additional quota was given to Pakistan by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; if so, the details thereof and how was this quota distributed?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony be pleased to state (a) whether it is a fact that there was alleged mismanagement in the affairs of Hajj-2022 in Saudi Arabia; if so, the details thereof; (b) has there been any inquiry conducted in this regard; if so, the details thereof alongwith findings of such inquiry; and (c) details of the corrective measures being taken in this regard?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether CDA, being a line authority to take care of Government buildings in Islamabad has taken notice that several partially constructed infrastructures have been decaying, which were either originally planned to construct for those Ministries/departments that have been devolved to provinces after the 18th Constitutional Amendment or merged into another Federal Government Ministries/department; (b) if so, the details of such infrastructures alongwith cost incurred upon each; (c) is there any plan of the Government to takeover such partially constructed infrastructures and make them beneficial for the Government?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) name of the company currently handling the operation of EOBI, Guest Houses in the country; (b) details of particulars of contract, and on which terms such operation has been entrusted to said company; (c) the details of the outstanding dues against various persons who have either previously served or presently serving in any department under the administrative control of the Ministry and since when such payment is overdue against each; (d) whether any attempt has been made to recover such dues from each of the above and the details of result of such efforts; (e) whether it is also a fact that the decision of the Board of Trustees regarding the charges and limit of the days of stay in such guest houses is not being implemented; (f) if so, the reasons thereof; and (g) what corrective measures are being taken by the Government to fix the above accounts and make operations more transparent?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) the details of housing schemes, which were either started by the OPF or Overseas Pakistanis were given special quota in any other housing society during the last ten years; (b) whether the Government has taken notice of the fact that number of complaints of Overseas Pakistanis, either they were not allotted plots in such schemes even after the depositing of their dues or their plots occupied by illegal means; if so, the details thereof; (c) whether is there any system for Overseas Pakistanis, to register their complaints in this regard; if so, the details thereof; and (d) what corrective measures are being taken to address the complaints of Overseas Pakistanis?

Will the Minister for Energy (Power Division) be pleased to state: (a) the quantum of losses, either line losses or otherwise, recorded in each Distribution Companies (DISCOS) due to poor transmission system of electricity; (b) whether or not, such losses are passed to consumers; if so, the details thereof, (c) whether it is a fact that DISCOS have failed to upgrade transmission system al par with international standard; if so, the reasons thereof; and (d) what steps are being taken by the Government to force DISCOS to upgrade their transmission system?

Will the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Neelum-Jehlum Hydropower Plant has developed a fault and consequently it has become dysfunctional; if so, the details thereof; (b) if so, has the fault been detected; and (c) what steps are being taken to make the plant functional?

Will the Minister for Finance and Revenue be pleased to state: (a) number of Senior Vice President positions currently available for promotions in First Women Bank (FWB) including the number of the posts needs to be filled by promotion of the Vice-President; and (b) whether such promotional post have been filled or other-wise; (c) whether it is a fact that getting people from other banks into the bank under different arrangements is a major hindrancec to the promotions of Vice Presidents; (d) if so, whether it is unjust with the existing employees of the bank; and (e) what corrective measures are being taken by the concerned authority in this regard?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether CDA, being a line authority to take care of Government buildings in Islamabad has taken notice that several partially constructed infrastructures have been decaying, which were either originally planned to construct for those Ministries/departments that have been devolved to provinces after the 18th Constitutional Amendment or merged into another Federal Government Ministries/department; (b) if so, the details of such infrastructures alongwith cost incurred upon each; (c) is there any plan of the Government to takeover such partially constructed infrastructures and make them beneficial for the Government?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that companies engaged in exploration and extraction of petroleum products in Sindh, especially in Hyderabad Region, do not pay their share under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) according to their income; (b) if so, whether the Government has taken notice of the fact whether the Government wants to estimate the actual income of each company's operation in the said area by a third party; (c) if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof; and (d) what corrective measures are being taken by the Government to make the above companies contribute their role under CSR as per their income?

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state: (a) whether the Ministry being a line Ministry is mandated to scrutinize Bills, Ordinances and all statutory and other legal, instruments, under the Rules of Business, 1973; (b) whether the adequate representation of women is ensured in policy-making or statues; if so, details thereof; and (c) what corrective measure are being taken by the Government to ensure adequate representation of women in existing and future law making?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony be pleased to refer to the Starred Question No.72 replied on 12-10-2022 and to state: (a) whether it is a fact that as per the approved Hajj Policy of the Cabinet, welfare staff has been selected thrice to perform Hajj; (b) if so, who were the specific persons selected for such duty more than thrice time in violation of approved policy of cabinet for Hajj-2022; (c) whether it is also a fact that approved policy brought to the notice of the Minister and consequent brought in the knowledge of Cabinet before selecting above mentioned persons over and above the details of prescribed limit for such duty; (d) if not, whether it is not a misconduct on part of the officers of the Ministry; and (e) what corrective measure are being taken by the Government to fix above said discrepancies and taken the action for above?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) what were the goals on which FBISE had established a digital attendance and monitoring system, and whether these goals been achieved; (b) whether the programme is running in letter and spirit at present; (c) what are the details of the expense incurred on this programme; (d) whether these expenses have been audited; if so, the details thereof; (e) who is the competent authority to oversee the affairs of the Federal Board who, take notice of reports of alleged embezzlement of funds allocated to the programme and the suspension of the programme at present; if so, the details thereof; (f) if any discrepancies have been found in such audits or evaluations of the programme; if so, details thereof; and (g) what corrective measures are being taken by the Government to address each discrepancies and hold the responsible/accountable to any one?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the meetings of department at promotion committees have recently been held to promote employees from grades 01 to 16 or equivalent grades as per rules of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), and instead of notifying the promotional orders of such promotions; (b) whether it is also a fact that the matter first sent to the Board of Directors of the University and the BOD formed acommittee on it; (c) whether the matter is still pending under one pretext or the other; (d) whether it is further a fact that the inordinate delay is made in finalizing such promotions which is tantamount to depriving the deserving employees from their promotions and also reflects the failure of the University Administration; (e) if so, what remedial measures are being taken to finalize such promotions as soon as possible; and (f) what action is being taken to hold responsible accountable who kept the matter pending under one or the other pretext?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether CDA, being a line authority to take care of Government buildings in Islamabad has taken notice that several partially constructed infrastructures have been decaying, which were either originally planned to construct for those Ministries/departments that have been devolved to provinces after the 18th Constitutional Amendment or merged into another Federal Government Ministries/department; (b) if so, the details of such infrastructures alongwith cost incurred upon each; (c) is there any plan of the Government to takeover such partially constructed infrastructures and make them beneficial for the Government?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to state: (a) details of those companies that are engaged in exploration and extraction of petroleum products in Sindh province, especially in the Hyderabad Region,whether they are not bound to contribute to the welfare of the region under the head of CSR in the light of their contracts; if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government intends to include such a appropriate clause in their contracts to bind such companies to contribute towards the obligations under CSR; (c) if so, the details; if not, the reasons thereof; and (d) what corrective measures are being taken by the government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony be pleased to refer to the Starred Question No.72 replied on 12-10-2022 and to state: (a) whether it is a fact that as per the approved Hajj Policy of the Cabinet, welfare staff has been selected thrice to perform Hajj; (b) if so, who were the specific persons selected for such duty more than thrice time in violation of approved policy of cabinet for Hajj-2022; (c) whether it is also a fact that approved policy brought to the notice of the Minister and consequent brought in the knowledge of Cabinet before selecting above mentioned persons over and above; (d) the details of prescribed limit for such duty; (e) if not, whether it is not a misconduct on part of the officers of the Ministry; and (f) if so, what corrective measure are being taken by the Government to fix above said discrepancies and taken the action for above?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) the details of the institutions managed by the Ministry; (b) whether the Board of Directors of such institutions is responsible to the Ministry; (c) when did the last appointment of members of each of the above Boards made and criteria adopted for such appointments; (d) the details of experience of each of the above board members in the relevant field; (e) whether the above board or any of its member has continued to serve or function despite the expiry of their term; (f) the details of the perks and privileges given to each member of the above board; (g) if any discrepancy is found during the above appointments; and (h) time by which action is being taken by the Government for the above?

Will the Minister In-charge of the Establishment Division be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a Federal Government employees, who died during service before completing the mandatory service period for pension till 2016, were given a special grant of Rs.1400/- by the Federal Employees Benevolent and Group Insurance Funds, while such grant was increased from Rs.1400/- to Rs.6000/- during the year 2016; (b) whether the increase is not applicable to those employees who died before 2016; if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) what steps are being taken by the government to increase the aforesaid amount for widows/family members of such a employee person who died before 2016?

Will the Minister for Aviation be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the management of PIA does not give the salary increment, announced by the Government to its employees on the occasion of every budget; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) whether it is also a fact that PIA employees do not get dearness allowance, and their medical allowance has also been stopped; if so, the reasons thereof; and (c) what corrective measures are being taken by the Government to do the necessary work in this regard?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether CDA, being a line authority to take care of Government buildings in Islamabad has taken notice that several partially constructed infrastructures have been decaying, which were either originally planned to construct for those Ministries/departments that have been devolved to provinces after the 18th Constitutional Amendment or merged into another Federal Government Ministries/department; (b) if so, the details of such infrastructures alongwith cost incurred upon each; (c) is there any plan of the Government to takeover such partially constructed infrastructures and make them beneficial for the Government?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) does not pay its employees, especially the teachers and other employees working in their schools across the country, the minimum wage declared by the Federal Government; (b) if so, the reasons thereof; (c) whether such refusal to pay minimum wages is tantamount to violation of Government policies; and (d) if so, what corrective measures are being taken to pay minimum wages to OPF employees as announced by the Government through respective policies?

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has taken notice of the fact that many Pakistanis have lost their jobs abroad in recent years and the Bureau of Immigration and Overseas Employment (BE&OE) or any other relevant agency responsible for international employment for Pakistanis has failed to explore and tap such international job markets while our neighbouring and regional countries have been capturing such international job markets in recent years; if so, the details thereof; (b) total number of Pakistani workers in each foreign country at this time; (c) whether it has decreased or increased in recent years and the details for the last five years; (d) what practical steps have been taken by BE&OE or any responsible agency in recent years to tap such international job markets alongwith output of such steps; and (e) what corrective measures are being taken to tap such international job markets and actualize?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that first women bazaar has been established in Sector G-10, Islamabad, but has not been made operational for the last two years; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in affirmative, the reasons for not making it yet operational; (c) the time by which it will be made operational; (d) details of the total cost incurred for establishment of this bazaar, number of shops available there; and (e) details of the rent decided for each shop and allotment criteria thereof?

Will the Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) be pleased to refer to the Starred Question No.2 replied on 16-01-2023 and to state: (a) whether it is a fact that there no mandatory provision for contribution under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in petroleum concession agreements for private sector exploration and production companies engaged in exploration and production in Sindh; (b) the reasons for discrimination between the public and private sector companies in which a public sector company contributes under CSR while a private company does not do so; and (c) what corrective measures are being taken by the Government to make it obligatory/mandatory for private sector companies to contribute CSR?

Will the Minister for Industries and Production be pleased to state: (a) the details of the institutions managed by the Ministry; (b) whether the Board of Directors of such institutions is responsible to the Ministry; (c) when did the last appointment of members of each of the above Boards made and criteria adopted for such appointments; (d) the details of experience of each of the above board members in the relevant field; (e) whether the above board or any of its member has continued to serve or function despite the expiry of their term; (f) the details of the perks and privileges given to each member of the above board; (g) if any discrepancy is found during the above appointments; and (h) time by which action is being taken by the Government for the above?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that in recent years allegedly embezzlement and malpractices of millions of rupees have been reported at the Federal Government Services Hospital, commonly known as the Poly Clinic, Islamabad, which have also been reflected in the audit paras; if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Ministry or the hospital has made any inquiry to fix the responsibility of such embezzlement and malpractices; if so the details thereof; (c) whether anyone has been held accountable in this regard; if so, the details thereof (d) if such inquiry was not conducted by the Ministry or the hospital management; if so, the reasons thereof; and (e) what action has been taken by the government to hold the responsible accountable and install an independent setup to ensure transparent purchase in Federally owned hospitals?

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Knee Arthroscopy and Ligaments reconstruction/repair facility is not available in any of the Federal Government Hospitals like PIMS, Federal Government Polyclinic and National Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (NIRM), Islamabad, and even entitled patients are referred to private hospitals for treatment and they are allowed reimbursement; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in affirmative, the reasons for not providing this important facility in Federal Government Hospitals; (c) whether it is a fact that NIRM, Islamabad functions under the administrative control of PIMS and Federal Government Polyclinic, Islamabad; (d) if so, the reasons thereof; if not, why the NIRM, Director Technical for advises the entitled patients, referred by NIRM for Knee Arthroscopy from private hospitals, to get their reimbursement bills verified first from PIMS/Federal Government Polyclinic, Islamabad?

Will the Minister for Information and Broadcasting be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that PTV has failed to telecast live the Federation International Football Association World Cup 2022, matches played in Qatar; if so, the reasons thereof; (b) whether PTV tried to acquire the rights to telecast the said World Cup; (c) if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof; (d) whether PTV has estimated the potential loss of revenue that PTV has to bear due to failure to acquire such telecasting rights; (e) if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof; (f) if there has been any negligence on the part of PTV; and (g) what measures are being taken to hold accountable, the officers/officials involved in such negligence?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether CDA, being a line authority to take care of Government buildings in Islamabad has taken notice that several partially constructed infrastructures have been decaying, which were either originally planned to construct for those Ministries/departments that have been devolved to provinces after the 18th Constitutional Amendment or merged into another Federal Government Ministries/department; (b) if so, the details of such infrastructures alongwith cost incurred upon each; (c) is there any plan of the Government to takeover such partially constructed infrastructures and make them beneficial for the Government?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that first women bazaar has been established in Sector G-10, Islamabad, but has not been made operational for the last two years; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in affirmative, the reasons for not making it yet operational; (c) the time by which it will be made operational; (d) details of the total cost incurred for establishment of this bazaar, number of shops available there; and (e) details of the rent decided for each shop and allotment criteria thereof?

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state: (a) whether an official residence can be allotted to an employee working in any department of Federal Government on deputation basis or on any other arrangements other than regular appointments from provincial departments or from such other Government departments, which are not entitled to get Government Accommodation; (b) if so, the relevant provision of rules alongwith names, designations, Ministry/Division/department etc., where such an employee has been working at present on the arrangements other than regular appointments including parent Ministry/Division/department of each, whom Government Accommodation has been allotted at present; (c) how the aforesaid deputationists etc. adjusted or included in General Waiting List (GWL); (d) whether it is not injustice with the regular employees of the Federal Government; and (e) what corrective measures are being taken by the Government in this regard?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training he pleased lo slate: (a) whether it is a fact that PTV has failed to telecast live the Federation international Football Association world Cup 2022, matches played in Qatat if so, the reasons thereof; (b) whether PTV tried to acquire the rights to telecast the said world Cup; (c) if so, the details thereof if not, the reasons thereof (d) whether PTV has estimated the potential loss of revenue that PTV has to bear due Io failure to acquire such telecasting rights: (e) if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof; (d) if there has been any negligence on the part of PTV and; (g) what measures are being taken to hold accountable, the officers/officials involved in such negligence

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that first women bazaar has been established in Sector G-10, Islamabad, but has not been made operational for the last two years; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in affirmative, the reasons for not making it yet operational; (c) the time by which it will be made operational; (d) details of the total cost incurred for establishment of this bazaar, number of shops available there; and (e) details of the rent decided for each shop and allotment criteria thereof?

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that first women bazaar has been established in Sector G-10, Islamabad, but has not been made operational for the last two years; (b) if the answer to part (a) above is in affirmative, the reasons for not making it yet operational; (c) the time by which it will be made operational; (d) details of the total cost incurred for establishment of this bazaar, number of shops available there; and (e) details of the rent decided for each shop and allotment criteria thereof?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) when was the last meeting of the Departmental Promotional Committee (DPC) held for the promotion of employees of BPS-16 and above to promote them in BPS-17 and above under any arrangement of promotion in International Islamic University, Islamabad; (b) names of the employees of each cadre, who were considered to be promoted to BPS-17 and above at the time of their last DPC; (c) names of the said employees, who were given promotions/ upgradation in the said meeting; (d) names of the employees who were left out of such promotion/upgradation and reason for not granting such promotional benefits to each; and (e) what corrective measures are being taken by the Government to promote such employees to the next grade as soon as possible?

Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that several projects of Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) are facing shortages of funds and consequently, such projects are either moving at slow pace or have halt at all; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the reason for not granting funds for each project, which were actually required to be granted during the current financial year; and (d) what steps are being taken by the Government in this regards?

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan’s Embassy in Iraq does not have an exclusive building, consequently, people at large who visit Iraq face great difficulties; (b) if so, when they need to visit the embassy; (c) if so, there is any proposal to establish the embassy in an exclusive building; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) if not, the reasons thereof?

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony be pleased to state: (a) the number of applications received for both categories against the Government and private allocated quota for Hajj2023; (b) whether it is a fact that surprisingly fewer applications have been received in the category of overseas Pakistanis; (c) whether any assessment was made before allocating the such quota to Overseas Pakistanis; (d) if so, details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof; (e) whether it is also a fact that there are chances of surrendering the Hajj quota during the year 2023; (g) if so, what corrective measures are being taken to fully utilize allocated quota?

Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that Federal Directorate of Education (FDE), Islamabad signed an agreement with an NGO named Developments in Literacy (DIL) under which the NGO was bound to provide teaching faculty in the schools run by the Directorate alongwith provision of other facilities; if so, the details thereof; (b) Whether it is also a fact that the above NGO pays meager salaries to the teachers @ Rs. 6000/- to Rs.8000/- per month despite announced by the Government policy minimum wage of Rs. 25000/- per month; (c) if so, whether the FDE have taken notice of the fact; if so, the details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof?