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(24th Session)

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

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“QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWERS AND THEIR REPLIES”

to be asked at a sitting of the National Assembly to be held on

Wednesday, the 5th August, 2015

147. *Ms. Asyia Naz Tanoli:

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleasedto state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the livestock industry is on decline inPakistan; if so, the steps being taken by the Ministry fordevelopment of said industry; and

(b) whether it is also a fact that Pakistan has become a big marketfor importing dry milk; if so, the details of the countries fromwhere said milk is being imported?

Minister for National Food Security and Research (Mr. SikandarHayat Khan Bosan): (a) No.

(b) Yes, Dry milk is mainly being imported from European Union membercountries, Australia, Brazil, India etc. 148. *Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak:


(a) whether it is a fact that the production of agriculture sectorincluding fruits and vegetables is being effected from variousdiseases;

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(b) if so, the steps being taken by the Government to eliminate it?

Minister for National Food Security and Research (Mr. SikandarHayat Khan Bosan): (a) Yes.

(b) Federal and Provincial governments are continuously funding toproduce disease resistant varieties of all crops and vegetables throughbreeding at different research establishments.

Public sector institutions also conduct survey for different diseasesto develop Integrated Disease Management strategy. However, incase of epidemics chemical control becomes unavoidable.

Agriculture Research Institutes working under Research Wing ofAgriculture Department in the provinces are doing research to developnew crops’ varieties having resistant to diseases and develop diseasemanagement strategies.

Remedial measures of diseases are extended through advisoryservices regularly during their specified times periods by theseinstitutes.

Plant Pathology Research Institutes at Provincial level provide trainingto Agri. Extension workers, Stakeholders and sugar mills personnelregarding plant disease control and conducts research trials to controlthe diseases. The Institute also provide plant disease diagnosticservices to the farmers and stakeholders.

Govt. constitutes task forces to identify disease problems and tosuggest their management strategies. On 24-01-2015 worthy Ministryof Agriculture accompanying DG, Agri. Research DG, Agri.Extension, DG, Pest Warning & quality control visited the differentorchard sites in Sargodha and took stock of the situation to controlthe disease. As per direction of Minister of Agriculture the Govt. ofPunjab, Agri. Department constituted a task force to formulate anddevise strategy to control the disease i.e. citrus canker and fungalscab and to undertake immediate remedial measures.

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Govt. of the Punjab has recently established, “Mango ResearchInstitute, Multan” having a Plant Pathology Section that deals withetiology, epidemiology and management of mango diseases. Pre-harvest management for the control of post harvest diseases is alsothe mandate of this section. Identification of new diseases andevaluation of their control measures through adopting the completeprotocols of plant pathology is also another objective of this section.

Quarantine Department is established at every entry point in thecountry. It plays an effective and vital role to check plant materialswith regard to diseases before import.

PW&QC Wing of Agriculture Department conduct surveys regardinginsect pespts and diseases of various crops in different areas. Farmersare informed on spot and later these reports are circulated to extensionstaff for control measures. This department creates awareness amongfarmers community about the identification of diseases and insectsand their control measures.

Extension Deptt. Educates the farmers about production andprotection technology of crops, vegetables and fruit plants.

Radio talks and TV programs are delivered on prevailing diseaseproblems of crops and fruit plants.

Before outbreak of different diseases, pest scouting teams areconstituted in the entire Punjab to conduct pest survey.

To ensure supply of quality pesticides to the farmers, 267 pesticidesinspectors draw samples from companies’ warehouses, stores anddealer shops & sent to Provincial & Federal Testing Laboratoriesfor analysis. The culprits are dealt with under the PesticidesOrdinance.

Farmers are trained in identification of pests, proper sprayingtechniques and adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)techniques to save their fruits and vegetable crops from pests.

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149. *Ms. Parveen Masood Bhatti:

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony bepleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration ofthe Ministry for launching the Naval Service for intending Hujjaj; ifso, the details thereof?

Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony (SardarMuhammad Yousaf): No, there is no proposal under consideration of the Ministryfor launching the Naval Service for intending Hujjaj.

150. *Ms. Parveen Masood Bhatti:

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony bepleased to state:

(a) whether there is any mechanism/system to control the chargeslevied on the pilgrims/Hujjaj by the Private Hajj Companies; ifso, the details thereof; and

(b) whether it is a fact that companies whimsically collect thesaid charges from the pilgrims; if so, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony (Sardar

Muhammad Yousaf): (a) Hajj Tour Operators are private limited companies.According to Service Provider Agreement (SPA), signed between the Governmentand the Company, every Hajj Group Organizers (HGO) is bound to offer twopackages i.e. Economy and Executive. Each HGO offer its own hajj packages totheir hujjaj and charge expenditure based on facilities to be provided by the HGO.The amount charged by HGO is based on the principle of “offer and acceptance”between the HGO and Pilgrims. However, Ministry has been in touch withrepresentative body of HGOs to bring their hajj packages down to the affordabilityof common people.

(b) It is not so. The Tour Operators sell their hajj packages to hujjajthrough mutual agreements. It is based on provision of offer and acceptance.

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151. *Ms. Munaza Hassan:

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations andCoordination be pleased to state:

(a) the names of the Federal Government Hospitals where vaccinesfor fatal diseases are available at present; and

(b) whether the said vaccines are sufficient to meet the requirementsof patients of said hospitals; if not, the steps being taken by theGovernment in this regard?

Transferred to Capital Administration and Development Division for answeron Next Rota Day. 152. *Ms. Munaza Hassan:

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony bepleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration ofthe Government to establish a National Commission on MinorityRights; if so, the time by which it will be implemented; if not, thereasons thereof?


Muhammad Yousaf): National Commission for Minorities has been constitutedand the same has been notified by this Ministry’s Notification No. F.5(2)/2011-Mdated 16-07-2014 and re-notified on 04-05-2015 (Annex-I).

Not applicable

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)

153. *Ms. Sajida Begum:


(a) the total number of women suffering from breast Cancer in thecountry at present; and

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(b) the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

Minister for National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination:(a)

1. Breast cancer is highest in Asia and within Asia, Pakistan has thehighest frequency.

2. The trend of breast cancer in Pakistan for past many years is asfollows;

Trends of Breast Cancer

1973-74 (reporting from 7 sites) Breast (24%)1977-80 (reporting from 6 sites) Breast (25%)1992 (reporting from 6 sites) Breast (19%)2013-14 (reporting from 6 sites) Breast (25%)

3. Therefore, in Pakistan, the breast cancer frequency has remained at25% as seen from the table above while a report from ShaukatKhanum hospital reports that one in nine women suffers from breastcancer.

(b) Cancer can occur due to (a) genetic factors or (b) environmentalfactors like food, drug addictions, radiations and infections. Environmental factorscan be addressed by controlling diet, drugs and infections.

Steps taken by the government for managing Breast Cancer in Pakistan:

1. Federal government in the ministry of NHSRC has constituted acommittee on non communicable diseases (NCD) including cancer.Once the risk factors for disease are controlled, it takes years to seea change.

2. Ultrasound of the breast and mammograms are specialized testswhich are available at all tertiary care hospitals.

3. Self examination of the breast: it is the best and most easy method.This is being taught to females by NGOs and CSOs.

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4. Awareness program/campaign by media: Media especially TVand news paper is creating awareness on breast cancer by showingdocumentaries of patients suffering from the disease.

5. Pink ribbon (NGO) and many other NGOs and CSOs are alsoworking in rural areas on increasing awareness about disease andscreening at doorstep through their mobile units.

154. *Ms. Sajida Begum:

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state the presentstatus of recoverable electricity bills against private and public sectorsinstitutions in the country?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): The

information regarding the recoverable electricity bills against private and public/Govt. sectors institution of all power distribution companies as on 06/2015 isattached as Annex-A.

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155. *Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleasedto state the steps being taken by the Government for preparation ofmore productive seeds of crops?

Minister for National Food Security and Research (Mr. Sikandar

Hayat Khan Bosan): The following steps have been taken by the Governmentfor preparation of productive seeds of different crops.

(i) Seed Act 2015 has been passed.

(ii) Plant Breeding Rights (PBR) submitted for approval of Cabinet.

(iii) Encouragement of Private Sector for seed development.

156. *Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony bepleased to state whether the Nazam-e-Salat has been enforcedthroughout the country besides Islamabad for simultaneouslypronouncing Azan and offering of prayers; if so, the date thereof?

Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony (SardarMuhammad Yousaf): No. It has been announced for implementation inIslamabad only.

157. *Ms. Aisha Syed:

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state the stepsbeing taken by the Government to improve the electricity system inthe country?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): PowerGeneration and Transmission plan prepared by NTDC and 10 Nos. of DISCOsto bridge demand/supply gap to improve the electricity system in the country isenclosed as:

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——————————————————————————————Sr. # Annexure Department——————————————————————————————

1. A HESCO2. B MEPCO3. C IESCO4. D FESCO5. E GEPCO6. F TESCO7. G QESCO8. H SEPCO9. I LESCO

10. J PESCO11. K NTDC

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(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library) 158. *Ms. Aisha Syed:

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state the location-wise percentage of pilferage of electricity in the Peshawar ElectricSupply Company at present alongwith the details thereof?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): Locationwise units of the company (PESCO) are based on Division basis. Therefore divisionwise % age losses (including Technical & Theft Losses) of PESCO for the FY2014-15 are attached as Annex-A.

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Annex-A

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159. *Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan:

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state:

(a) the present outstanding amount of the Government of the KhyberPakhtunkhwa against WAPDA at present; and

(b) the details of decisions taken in the recent/last meeting of theCouncil of the Common Interest in this regard?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) During

financial year 2014-15, WAPDA has made payment of Rs. 7,900 million upto30-6-2015 against Rs, 6,000 million, clearing the backlog of Rs. 1,900 million.As of today Rs. 1,700 million is payable as an arrear of Net Hydel Profit (NHP)to Govt. of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

(b) Last Council of Common Interest (CCI) meeting was held on18-3-2015 wherein issue of outstanding amount of Govt. of Khyber Pakhtunkhwaagainst WAPDA was not raised by any stakeholder.

160. *Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan:


(a) the estimated cost of the Dassu Dam;

(b) the percentage of completed construction work of the said Damalongwith the total amount incurred thereupon so far;

(c) the initial date of completion of the said Dam alongwith thetime by which it will be completed; and

(d) the estimated production capacity of electricity of the said Dam?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a)PC-I for Dasu Hydropower Project (Stage-I) has been approved by ECNEC on28-03-2014 for Rs. 486,093.30 million.

(b)• Contract for Relocation of KKH (Dasu-KKH-01) and construction

of Right Bank Access Road (Dasu-RAR-01) have been awarded.

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Agreement was signed on March 16, 2015. The Contractormobilization is in process.

Contract for construction of 132 kV Transmission Line from Duberto Dasu has been awarded. The Agreement was signed on April 24,2015. The Contractor mobilization is in process.

Bids for Project Colony & infrastructure were opened on June 30,2015. Five Contractors submitted their bids. The evaluation of bidsis in process.

Pre-qualification Applications for Main Civil Works were receivedon May 28, 2015. The evaluation is under process.

(c) Dasu Hydropower Project (Stage-I) will be completed by December2020.

(d) The power generation of Dasu Hydropower Project (Stage-I) is2160 MW with 12,225 GWh per annum .

161. *Mr. Asad Umar:

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state the progressmade so far on the proposal for conduction of water from Indus RiverSystem/Tarbela to overcome increasing water shortage in Islamabad/Rawalpindi?

Transferred to Finance Division for answer on Next Rota Day.

162. *Mr. Asad Umar:

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state the province-wise quantity of electricity supplied on monthly basis during theperiod from 1st June, 2012 to 30th June, 2015?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): The

requisite detail of electricity supplied on monthly basis during the period of 1stJune 2012 to 30 June, 2015 is attached Annex A & B.

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Annex-A

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Annex-B

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163. *Sheikh Salahuddin:

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony bepleased to state the steps being taken by the Government to improvearrangements for Pakistan’s pilgrims in Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2015?


Muhammad Yousaf): For Hajj 2015 Ministry of Religious Affairs and Inter-faithHarmony will make arrangements for the Government Hujjaj detail of which areas follows:—

For Hajj 2015, Hujjaj would be travelled to Jeddah and MadinahMunawwarrah from ten gateways i.e. Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore,Karachi, Quetta, Multan, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Rahimyar Khan andSukkur.

Only one category of accommodation with boarding and loadgingservices at Makkah Mukkaramah would be offered to the intendedpilgrims for Hajj 2015 @ SR 3000 with provision of round the clocktransport to the pilgrims for haram. In Madinah Munawwarrah, effortsare being made to accommodate maximum number of hujjaj in thearea of Markazia.

Round the clock transport facility would be provided to the intendingpilgrims from Haram to their respective building and vice verca.

To ensure maximum facilitation of Hujjaj operational/facilitationcounters would be established at all the Hajj Directorates in Pakistanwhich remained operational round the clock during the Hajj season.Moreover, Makkah was divided in sectors, followed by sub-sectorswhere facilitation counters will be made wherein moavineen-e- Hujjajwould be deputed for facilitation of Hujjaj and redressal of complaintsof the hujjaj.

Food will be provided to hujjaj three times a day at their respectivebuilding in Makkah, Madinah and Mina.

During Hajj 2015, the train facility in Mashair would be provided toGovernment Scheme Hajj @ SR.250/- as per agreement signedbetween MORA & IH and Ministry of Hajj, KSA.

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The Ministry of Religious Affairs & Inter-faith Harmony beingcognizant of the need to provide welfare services includinginformation, health services, facilitation, safety etc to Hujjaj,following missions will be deployed during Hajj 2015 for welfareservices of Hujjaj:—

——————————————————————————————Seasonal Muavineen-i- Medical

Staff Hujjaj Mission——————————————————————————————

250 400 450——————————————————————————————

In 2015, the Ministry will launch the comprehensive awarenesscampaign, employing all channels of communication, to provideinformation, education, awareness and training to the intendingpilgrims.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs & Inter-faith Harmony (MORA &IH) will continue the Hujjaj Muhafiz Scheme launched in 2011 forrisk management under the concept of “Takaful” to compensate theaffected Hujjaj/nominee of the deceased Hujjaj in Hajj-2015. EachHaji is required contributing a non-refundable amount of Rs. 400/-into the scheme. The amount so collected from the Hujjaj would bedeposited in Modarabah Banks in Pakistan. The hujjaj are to becompensated against the following losses:—

——————————————————————————————Sr. Description AmountNo. (Rs.)

——————————————————————————————I. Death due to natural causes, road 500,000/-

accidents, suffocation or stampede.

II. Accidental disablement resulting loss 50,000/-of one limb.

III. Accidents resulting in permanent 100,000/-disablement of more than one limb.

IV. Repatriation/Emergency evacuation due 300,000/-to illness.

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Whereas as far as facilities of private scheme hujjaj is concerned, there isa Service Provider Agreement (SPA) which is being signed by the pilgrims and theHajj Group Organizer (HGO) for provision of services, facilities to the Hujjaj asper package offered and demand of the pilgrims.

164. *Sheikh Salahuddin:

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that additional rent @5% is being deductedfrom the allottees of Government owned accommodations inaddition to 45% house rent allowance;

(b) if so, the justification for deduction of double house rent for thesame house alongwith utilization of the said amount?

Minister for Housing and Works (Mr. Akram Khan Durrani): (a)Yes. It is a fact that 5% and 45% of amount of basic pay is being deducted onaccount of rent charges from the salaries of allottees of Governmentaccommodations in BS-4 to 22 working in Federal Ministries/Divisions &Departments.

(b) Recovery of rent from the allottees is required under Rule 26(1) ofAccommodation Allocation Rules, 2002 reproduced below:

“Unless entitled to rent free accommodation the allottees ofan accommodation shall be charted normal rent at the rate offive percent of the emoluments as• defined in Clause (e) ofrule 2.”

165. *Ms. Naseema:


(a) whether it is a fact that a large number of persons could nottimely submit their hajj applications for Hajj-2015 due toshortage and remoteness of branches of banks in Balochistan;

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(b) if so, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard;and

(c) the total number of persons who will proceed for Hajj-2015 fromBalochistan?


Muhammad Yousaf): (a) & (b) Shortage & remoteness of branches of banks inBalochistan did not affect the receipt of Hajj Applications for Hajj 2015 as thisyear 15,380 Hajj applications were received from Balochistan which is muchhigher than last five years figures. This year Hajj Applications for Hajj 2015 werecalled from 27-04-2015 to 08-05-2015 (12 days). This year successful hajjapplicants were selected through Balloting and following was the basic criteria forballoting:—

Open Ballot (as Hajj is by Fate)

Random Selection irrespective of Province/District etc.

Group based selection either complete group will be selected orrejected irrespective of the group size.

(c) Total number of persons selected from Balochistan this year is 3,635.

166. *Ms. Naseema:


(a) the Disco-wise schedule of loadshedding of electricity in thecountry for Summer 2014 and 2015; and

(b) the steps being taken by the Ministry to minimize the durationof loadshedding of electricity?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a)Schedule of load shedding of electricity for summer 2014 & 2015 is as under:

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——————————————————————————————Description 2014 (Hours) 2015(Hours)

——————————————————————————————Urban 5 6

Rural 8 8

Industry mix 8 0

Independent industry 10 0——————————————————————————————

(b) Planning (Power) NTDCL has prepared Generation Expansion Plan.The power balances based on the said plan indicate that the duration of the loadshedding will decrease gradually, if the said plan is implemented. Copy of planalongwith power balances is enclosed at Annex-A.


167. *Mr. Sajid Nawaz:


(a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan is number one in the Worldin the infant mortality rate;

(b) the steps being taken by the Government to prevent New-Natalmortality amongst children; if so, the details thereof; and

(c) whether Government capable to control New-Natalmortality rate; if so, the details thereof?

Minister for National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination:(a) No, this is not a fact. Pakistan stands number 26th on the international rankingaccording to the UNICEF reports. This report has recently been published in thenational and international news papers. (Attached)

(b) Government being fully cognizant of the fact has taken following stepsto address high mortality rates, mentioned as under.

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1. Action Plan on Reproductive, Maternal, and Neonatal & Child Health(RMNCH) is being prepared under the directives of Prime Ministerof Pakistan to consolidate and accelerate the progress to achieveMDG targets by the end of year.

2. The resuscitation and basic EmoNC facilities are being provided atbasic health units that have brought down both maternal and neonataldeath rates.

3. The deliveries are now being conducted by skilled CommunityMidwives in all the healthcare facilities and at Health Houses that hassignificantly reduced the mortality at birth, for both mother and child.

4. National protocols on use of Chlorhexidine for cord care are recentlydeveloped and endorsed at national level through a consultative process.

(c) Yes, the government is fully capable of controlling Neonatal MortalityRate through following steps: (also as mentioned above in b.)

i. Expanded program for immunization (EPI) is being implementedthroughout the country in which children are vaccinated against ninevaccine preventable diseases.

ii. National Maternal, Newborn and child Health Program is continuingin the provinces after devolution focusing on maternal, newborn andchild health in the country. This program has decreased both IMRand MMR througout country by providing better EmoNC servicesat basic health units.

iii. National Program for Family Planning and Primary HealthCare through its network of 96,000 community based Lady HealthWorkers has a substantial impact on the uptake of important primaryhealth services which include a large and positive impact on Childhoodvaccination rates, and Lower rates of childhood diarrhea &pneumonia.

iv. Nutrition: Government has adopted a life-cycle approach andrecognizes the importance of optimal nutrition for women in order tominimize the risks associated with malnutrition. Securing goodnutritional status of women across the life course will in the long termreduce intrauterine growth restriction, child underweight and stunting.

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Annex

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168. *Mr. Sajid Nawaz:


(a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to utilize satellite based applications for advancedand accurate weather forecasting for the benefits of thefishermen of the country; if so, the details thereof; and

(b) the steps taken by the Government for development of the fishingtechnology?

Transferred to port and Shipping Division for answer on Next Rota Day.

169. *Ms. Khalida Mansoor:

Will the Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony bepleased to state the steps taken by the Government to decrease theexpenditure of Hajj- 2015?


Muhammad Yousaf): The Hajj package includes four types of payments as perdetail given below:—

Accommodation chargesAir fareCompulsory Hajj Dues.Service charges

The accommodation is being hired by the Pakistan Hajj Mission. Theintending pilgrim will required to pay these charges along with their applicationswhich are charged on actual rate of the building where he/ she will beaccommodated. The balance amount if any will be refunded in Pak Rupees to thepilgrims before their departure.

The airfare is paid directly to the airlines and because of increasing rate offuel cost in the International market, the air fare charges are beyond the control ofthe Ministry;

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Compulsory Hajj Dues are paid to respective Saudi Authorities in SaudiRiyals. Because of increase in the parity of Rupee-riyals, the pilgrims have to paymore in Rupees.

A nominal amount will be charged from each pilgrim on account of servicecharges which includes vaccination, training, awareness and provision of services/staff to facilitate their stay in KSA.

The Government tried to keep the expenditure on hajj as low as possibleand would continue the same as well as which is reflected as Hajj Package 2015has not exceeded from the package of Hajj 2014 as per detail given below:——————————————————————————————

Year North Region South Region(Punjab & KPK) (Sindh & Balochistan)

——————————————————————————————2014 Rs. 272,231 Rs. 262,231

2015 Rs. 264,971 Rs. 255,971——————————————————————————————

170. *Ms. Khalida Mansoor:

Will the Minister for National Food Security and Research be pleasedto refer to Starred Question No.153 replied on 26th March, 2015 andto state whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to increase the amount of subsidy being given to farmerson account of urea; if so, when it will be implemented alongwith thedetails thereof?

Transferred to Industries and Production Division for answer on NextRota Day.

171. *Dr. Nafisa Shah:


(a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theMinistry to make power plants more efficient;

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(b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, whether anystudy has been conducted therefor; if so, the steps being takenby the Ministry in view of the said study?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a)

PUBLIC SECTOR THERMAL POWER PLANTS:

TPS Muzaffargarh (GENCO-III)

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has providedNPGCL 15.778 Million US$ for repair and rehabilitation of TPS Muzaffargarh,FARA agreement was signed on 20-05-2010. Loading gain after completerehabilitation is 520 MW. Expected completion date is 30-12-2015.

(b) PUBLIC SECTOR-HYDEL POWER PLANTS:

Yes, there are various projects under execution to make hydropowerhouses more efficient. Detail is given in part (b) below:

PUBLIC SECTOR THERMAL POWER PLANTS:

TPS Mnzaffargarh (GENCO-III)

A study was undertaken for feasibility of the project before starting of theproject in 2010.

PUBLIC SECTOR-HYDEL POWER PLANTS:

Mangla Power station has already outlived its useful life and has lostreliability. The up-gradation and refurbishment of Mangla PowerStation has been planned to increase the efficiency of Turbines andreliability of the Hydraulic / Mechanical Equipment. This Project willalso increase the Generation Capacity of Mangla Power Station from1,000 to 1,310 MW.

PC-I of the Project has been approved by ECNEC on 31-12-2013at a cost of Rs. 52.22 Billion.

The status of the project is attached as Annex-I.

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Warsak Hydroelectric Power Station –2nd Rehabilitation Project:

Project envisages rehabilitation, up-gradation and modernization ofthe existing units and auxiliary systems by which the lost capacity of53 MW will be regained at a very less cost and completion time.

PC-I of the Project has been approved by ECNEC on 09-07-2015at a cost of Rs. 22.254 Billion.

The status of the project is attached as Annex-II.

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)

172. *Dr. Nafisa Shah:

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state the progressmade on the construction of Munda Dam alongwith the total amountallocated therefor so far?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif):Mohmand (Munda) Dam Hydropower Project is in Detailed Engineering Designphase. The project will be constructed in 7 years after the detailed design.

Status of the project:

i. Feasibility Study completed by JICA in March 2000.

ii. Detailed design of the project started in June 2012. The updatedprogress of Survey & Investigation and Financial Progress is as under:

o Physical Progress 67%,

o Financial Progress 41%.

iii. Project activities are suspended due to formally non approval ofPC-II

iv. PC-II cost Rs. 937.860 million

v. PSDP allocation for Rs. 205 million 2015-16

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173. *Ms. Phyllis Azeem:


(a) whether it is a fact that sub-standard cotton and un-certifiedcotton seeds have caused irreparable loss to our nationaleconomy;

(b) whether it is also a fact that the production of cotton is decreasingthereby;

(c) if the answers to parts (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative,the steps being taken by cotton research institutes in this regard?

Transferred to Textile Industry Division for answer on Next Rota Day.

174. *Ms. Phyllis Azeem:


(a) whether it is a fact that the medicines for the treatment ofHepatitis C Virus and Hepatitis B Virus are extremely costly andare out of the reach of poors;

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration ofthe Government to ensure the availability of the said medicineson subsidized rates in the country; and

(c) the time by which the Pharmaceutical Companies manufacturingspurious medicines will be punished through fines and cancellationof licences?

Minister for National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination:(a) It is a fact that the medicines for the treatment of Hepatitis-C virus and HepatitisB Virus are extremely costly worldover. However, the Drug Regulatory Authorityof Pakistan, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination istrying its best to make these drugs available for patients in Pakistan at minimumpossible level and the following steps have been taken:

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i. In 2015, Sovaldi Tablets (Sofosbuvir) imported by M/s Ferozsons,Laboratories, Lahore being local agent of M/s Gilead Scienses, USAhas been registered on priority to make this breakthrough drugavailable in the country for Hepatitis-C patients @ Rs.32,300/28’s.Its maximum retail price after approval by the Federal Governmentis Rs. 38,000/28’s which is one of the lowest in the world.

ii. In 2012, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan with the approvalof the Federal Government reduced price of pegylated interferon“Pegasys prefilled Injection” from Rs. 13000/- to Rs. 6500/- perinjection. However, the company managed to obain stay order forthis particular brand “Pegasys prefilled Injection” from the honorableSindh High Court, Karachi and it launched the same drug underbrand name “Ropegra Vial” on price Rs. 6500/-

iii. Generic substitutes have been registered and these are available atcheaper rates i.e. Peg-INF by M/s Ferozsons, Lahore is available@ Rs.4560/- per injection & Unipeg by Getz Pharma, Karachi isavailable @ Rs.4500/- per injection.

iv. Price of non-pegylated interferons is much lower and it is available inthe market at price of Rs.450/- per injection. However, doctorsprefer pegylated interferon due to convenience in dose administration.Price of pegylated interferon is much higher than non-pegylatedinterferon throughout the world as it is administered weekly insteadof 3 injections of non-pegylated interferon per week.

( b) The Ministry of NHSR&C was intrumental to get new hepatitis-Cdrug “Sovaldi Tablets” for Pakistani patients at subsidized rates under PatientAccess Programm by M/s Gilead Sciences, USA for developing countries. (InUSA it is available @ US$ 1000 per tablet while Pakistan was given a subsidizedprice of 11-12 US$ which is almost 100 times subsidized). Similarly for govtsupplies for poor patients, additional subsidized rates are applied. Moreover, allprovicial health authorities have initiated hepatitis prevention and control programsand medicines for hepatitis B & C are provided free of cost to poor patientsdesignated public sector hospitals.

(c) Procedure of punishment through imprisonment, fines and cncellationof license is already present in The Drugs Act, 1976 and is implemented, for thepersons/companies found involved in the exports, imports, manufacturing and saleof spuriouis drugs. Various companies have been punished through imprisonment,fine, suspensions and cancellation, as applicable.

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175. *Shaikh Rohale Asghar:


(a) whether it is a fact that it has been decided to auction the quotareserved for Private Hajj Scheme for making the sameinexpensive from the next year;

(b) if so, the procedure to be adopted for the said purpose?

Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony (SardarMuhammad Yousaf): (a) No such decision has been taken as yet. Various optionswill be considered while formulating Hajj Policy 2016.

(b) As above.

176. *Syed Waseem Hussain:


(a) the per day total quantum of electricity in Mega Watts beingprovided/supplied to Hyderabad at present; and

(b) whether it is a fact that the other big cities of the country arebeing provided more electricity as compared to theirpopulation; if so, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) Theper day quantum of electricity being provided/ supplied to Hyderabad (HESCO)at present is from 700 to 750 MW.

(b) All the DISCOs are being provided/ supplied electricity on the basisof their electrical energy requirement assessed through AMR system similar toHESCO.

MOHAMMAD RIAZ, Secretary.

ISLAMABAD:The 4th August 2015.

PCPPI—4849(2015)NA—04-08-2015—650.

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(24th Session)

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

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“UNSTARRED QUESTIONS AND THEIR REPLIES”

For Wednesday, the 5th August, 2015

39. Ms. Khalida Mansoor:(Deferred on 27-07-2015)

Will the Minister for Water and Power pleased to state:

(a) the steps taken by the Ministry to prepare subject-wise list oftitles of all laws and rules made thereunder with reference tobusiness allocated to it and its attached departments under theRules of Business, 1973;

(b) the subject-wise details thereof;

(c) whether steps have been taken by the Ministry to consolidateand amend the said laws and rules to keep pace with changes inthe society, if so, the details; if not, the reasons thereof;

(d) the steps taken by the Ministry to determine the anomalies,inconsistencies and difficulties in the administration of said lawsand rules; and

(e) the details of Officers/Branches designated therefor?

Reply not received.

6. Ms. Belum Hasnain:(Deferred on 27-07-2015)


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(a) the increase made in the generation capacity of electricity duringthe last three years;

(b) the demand of electricity increased during the said period; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government to minimize the demand andsupply gap in power sector?

Reply not received.

9. Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi:(Deferred on 27-07-2015)


(a) the total number of Houses of Category-II/G-Type allotted toofficers in Sector G-10/3, Islamabad as per GWL during Mayand June, 2015 alongwith the details thereof;

(b) whether it is a fact that the doors, locks, bolts/glasses of windows,fans, ovens, geysers, electric equipments including switch boards/plugs and lights are not available in said houses;

(c) whether it is further a fact that white wash of said houses hasnot been made since long;

(d) if the answers to parts (b) and (c) above are in the affirmative,the reasons thereof alongwith the time by which said houseswill be white washed and said equipments will be suppliedtherein?

Minister for Housing and Works (Mr. Akram Khan Durrani): (a)During May and June 2015 only three houses of Category-II were allotted toOfficers in Sector G-10/3, Islamabad as per GWL.

(b) Watching of Fitting and Fixture at the time of occupation/vacation ofthe houses/quarters, allotted by Estate Office is the responsibility of Pak PWDand they have confirmed that all fixtures/accessories are available in the said houses.

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(c) Yes. Whitewash has not been made since long.

(d) Part (b) reply is in negative however, in reply to Part (c), it is statedthat white wash was not made due to the lack of funds. As and when funds areavailable, whitewash will be made.

10. Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi:(Deferred on 27-07-2015)


(a) whether it is a fact that a number of Houses of Category-II/G Type have been vacated by the allottees/Ministry during thelast six months in Sector G-10/3, Islamabad; if so, the details ofhouses alongwith the equipments which were available therein;

(b) the number of civil and electrical items available in those housesat present;

(c) whether it is also a fact that a number of items have beenmisplaced/stolen therefrom; if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Ministryto conduct an inquiry therefor; if so, when it will be implemented?

Minister for Housing and Works (Mr. Akram Khan Durrani): (a) InSector G-10/3, three Category-II houses have been vacated as given below :

(i) No.25, Cat-II, G-10/3.(ii) No. 17, Cat-II, G-10/3.(iii) No.8,Cat-II, G-10/3.

(b) All items of civil and electrical work plus Gas are available in the saidhouses and nothing is missing as confirmed by Pak PWD.

(c) No such complaint has lodged with Estate Office either by occupant/ enquiry office.

(d) On receipt of complaint, further action will be decided under therules/policy.

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11. Mr. Asad Umar:(Deferred on 27-07-2015)


(a) the details of all Federal Government Institutions which haveoutstanding electricity bills of more than 10 million rupees atpresent;

(b) the details of all defaulters who have outstanding electricitybills of more than 10 million rupees at present;

(c) the total number of cases which have been submitted/registeredagainst said defaulters; and

(d) the total amount recovered therefrom?

Reply not received.

12. Mr. Asad Umar:(Deferred on 27-07-2015)

Will the Minister for Ports and Shipping be pleased to state the totalnumber of examiners for Seafarers Certificate of Competencyexamination are working in the Ministry at present?

Minister for Ports and Shipping (Mr. Kamran Michael): There arethree posts of Nautical / Dock Examiner, against which only one regular Nautical/Dock Examiner is presently working in the Directorate General Ports & ShippingWing, Karachi.

Further, against two posts of Engineer Examiner; One Chief Engineer& Ship Surveyor / Examiner is working at present.

15. Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:(Deferred on 27-07-2015)


(a) the names of the employees of the National Assembly Secretariatwhose memberships have been renewed by the Pakistan Housing

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Authority Foundation so far alongwith the seniority numbersthereof; and

(b) the time by which flats/plots will be allotted to those employees?

Reply not received.

16. Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:(Deferred on 27-07-2015)


(a) the names of officers to whom houses of Category-II have beenallotted by the Ministry so far alongwith their date of retirementand house number thereof; and

(b) the number of houses of said category lying vacant at presentalongwith the numbers thereof?

Minister for Housing and Works (Mr. Akram Khan Durrani): (a)Detail of the cases to whom houses of Cat. II have been allotted by the Ministryso far is enclosed at Annex-A.

(b) Two house of said category are lying vacant at present detail is asunder:

(i) 25-Cat.II, G-10/3.(ii) 17-Cat-II, G-10/3.


20. Maulana Muhammad Gohar Shah:(Deferred on 27-07-2015)


(a) whether it is a fact that the Water and Power DevelopmentAuthority does not repair the transformers in Charsadda;

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(b) whether it is also a fact that the defective transformers of saiddistrict are being repaired by the people at their own cost;

(c) if the answers to parts (a) and (b) above are in the affirmativethe steps being taken by the Government to address such issues?

Reply not received.

24. Rai Hasan Nawaz Khan:(Deferred on 27-07-2015)


(a) whether it is a fact that there is a leakage in the roof of FlatNo. 6/10-C and Flat No.6/12, Category- Sector I-9/4, Islamabadsince long;

(b) whether it is also a fact that despite a number of complaintslodged in the Inquiry Office of the said sector, no action hasbeen taken thereupon so far; if so, the reasons therefor; and

(c) the time by which the said work will be carried out?

Minister for Housing and Works (Mr. Akram Khan Durrani): (a)Yes, Allottees of Flat No. 6/10 and 6/12 Cat-V I-9/4, Islamabad lodged thecomplaint regarding leakage the said flats. The leakage of bathroom in said flatshas been rectified and the completion certificate by the allottee of Flat No. 6/10 isattached.

(b) Complaints lodged by the allottees in the Inquiry office are beingattended according to availability of funds for maintenance purpose of funds formaintenance purpose.

(c) The said repair work (leakage) has been rectified. However the otherrepair works will be carried out on availability of sufficient funds.

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95. Ms. Parveen Masood Bhatti:

Will the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations andCoordination be pleased to state the arrangements and procedure ofstorage/preservation of vaccines of Expanded Programme ofImmunization in Islamabad?

Minister for National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination:• Federal EPI have 24 fully working Cold Rooms and Freezer Rooms

(CR/FRs)

• 18 cold rooms (temp 2-8°C) and 06 are freezer rooms (temp -15 to-25°C).

• The total capacity of cold storage is 250.8 m3, cold rooms comprisingof 222 m3, and freezer rooms comprising of 28.8m3. At arrival ofvaccine team of Federal EPI follow WHO procedure to store thevaccine as per international standards storage space is created beforearrival of vaccine.

• At time of issuance following steps are followed;

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Issuance Process Steps:—

i. Approved demand letter from Federal on basis of quarterlyshare

ii. Priority Batch distribution list for stock issuance on the basis ofvaccine vial monitor (VVM) stage and First Expiry First Out(FEFO) as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)

• The received stock of vaccine are entered in the Vaccine LogisticManagement System (vLMIS) and preserved for delivery to theprovinces and areas of the Pakistan.

• These vaccines are transported to the provinces/areas through thespecial refrigerated trucks and by Air.

96. Ms. Belum Hasnain:


(a) the details of loss caused to industries due to power shortage inthe country during the last three years; and

(b) the percentage of annual loss caused therefrom to the GrossDomestic Product during the said period?

Reply not received.

97. Ms. Belum Hasnain:


(a) whether it is a fact that there is a huge gap between cost ofservice and the Government notified uniform tariff all ofthe Power Distribution Companies (DISCOs) in the country; and

(b) whether the Government is not providing a tariff differentialsubsidy to power companies to cover the said gap; if so, thereasons thereof?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) Yes,

there remains a gap between NEPRA determined and GOP notified tariff.

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(b) No, due to Government’s public policy and socio-economic conditionas well as paying capacity of masses, notifies less tariff than the tariff determinedby NEPRA, Accordingly, such gap is bridged by the Government, through providinga Tariff Differential Subsidy (IDS) to the power sector to compensate poor classesof its electricity consumers.

98. Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:


(a) the names alongwith the designations of the employees of theNational Agricultural Research Council and PakistanAgricultural Research Council who are getting education andworking abroad at present; and

(b) the authority who granted the leave to the said employees?

Minister for National Food Security and Research (Mr. SikanderHayat Khan Bosan): (a)

• Working : Nil• Studying: 15 (list attached)

(b)

• Secretary, Ministry of National Food Security & Research.

PARC and NARC Employees on Study Leave (abroad at present)

————————————————————————————————————————S.# NAME DESIG & DEPTT DEGREE APPROVING

AUTHORITY————————————————————————————————————————

1. Mr. Murad Ali ASO, SSRI, NARC M.Sc Secretary,NFS&R

2. Mr. Saqib Shakeel Abbasi SO, SSRI, NARC M.Sc do

3. Mr. Muhammad Khalid Rafiq Dy. Director (PM&F),NRD Ph.D do

4. Mr. Zakir Hussain Dy. Director, NRD Ph.D do

5. Mr. M. Hanif PL, Potato Program, HRI, Ph.D do

NARC

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6. Mr. Muhammad Saleem SE/PL, CAEWRI, NARC Ph.D doPomee

7. Mr. Barkat Ali SO, NIB, NARC Ph.D do

8. Mr. Shahid Ahmed SSO, CDRI/DPEP, NARC Ph.D do

9. Mr. Muhammad Ishaq SSO,SSRI, KPK, PARC Ph.D do

10. Ms. Sajda Taj SSO, SSRI, NARC Ph.D do

11. Mr. Aslam Memon SSO, SSRI, Tandojam Ph.D do

12. Dr. Atif Jamal SSO, (PGRP) NARC Post Doc do

13. Dr. Muhammad lqbal SSO, NIGAB, NARC Post Doc do

14. Dr. Tariq Rafique SO, IABGR, NARC Post Doc do

15. Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Ali Chief Scientist/PL, NIGAB Post Doc do

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99. Mr. Asad Umar:


(a) the month-wise total number of applications for electricityconnections/meters received by the Islamabad Electric SupplyCompany since January, 2014 till date;

(b) the total number of connections given and meters installedvide said applications so far; and

(c) the reasons for delay in installation of electricity meters on theremaining applications thereof?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) &

(b)

Month-wise total No. Month-wise total No. ofof applications for connections given and meterelectricity connection/ installed are given below:meters received sinceJan- 2014 to June-2015are given below:

————————————————————————————————————————S.# NAME DESIG & DEPTT DEGREE APPROVING

AUTHORITY————————————————————————————————————————

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_____________________________________________________________Month No. of Application No. of connection given

Received (Reply (Reply Column-B)Column-A)

——————————————————————————————01/2014 8479 1002402/2014 8713 860803/2014 8380 252004/2014 9620 1073705/2014 11157 779406/2014 9979 701407/2014 7127 473308/2014 7501 814209/2014 9799 941310/2014 7688 997511/2014 9143 401812/2014 8432 299801/2015 7210 542002/2015 8171 941203/2015 8445 988104/2015 9437 389205/2015 8151 533406/2015 9323 8623

——————————————————————————————(c) This is continuous process and applications pending are cleared in

the next coming month subject to the payment of capital cost/security amount andprovision of wiring test report by the applicant. Sometimes connections are delayeddue to non-availability of HT/LT Structures. Transformers, PVC service cables,and energy meters.

100. Mr. Siraj Muhammad Khan:


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(a) whether it is a fact that the “Madrassa Education Board” wasestablished in 2001 to cater religious and modern education;

(b) the total number of such Madrassas set up so far;

(c) the achievements made by the said Board; and

(d) whether the students of the Model Madrassa in Islamabad havereceived their monthly stipends over the year; if so, the detailsthereof?


Muhammad Yousaf): (a) Yes it is fact that the “Madrassa Education Board” wasestablished in 2001 through an ordinance XL of 2001 “Pakistan MadrasahEducation (Establishment and Affiliation of Model Dini Madaris) Board Ordinance,2001 to cater religious and modern education;

(b) The total number of such Madrassas set up/establish so for by theBoard are three at Islamabad for girls, Karachi & Sukkur for boys.

(c) The detail of achievements made so far by the Board is atannexed “I”.

(d) The stipends during the financial year 2014-15 has not paid yet dueto following reasons:—

(i) Due to delay in timely release of funds from District Zakat Committee,Islamabad.

(ii) The amount received did not cover the requirement of the Madaris.The demand was prepared based on rates approved by CentralZakat Council and the total strength of students.

(iii) However, it is ensured that as and when the 2nd installment receivedthe stipend will be released/paid to the students.

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SUBJECT :—ACHIEVEMENTS OF PAKISTAN MADRASSAHEDUCATION BOARD ISLAM ABA D.

The Pakistan Madrassah Education Board (PMEB) was, established in2001 under the Pakistan Madrassah Education Board Ordinance 2001 with thepurpose to improve and secure uniformity of standards of education and to integratethe system of Islamic education imparted at Dini Madaris within the general educationsystem. The powers and functions of the Board have been mentioned in Section 2of the ibid Ordinance. Except the establishment of three Deeni Madaris, one eachat Islamabad, Sukkur and Karachi the Board has not been able to performeffectively any of its other stated functions, as given in Section 5 of the Board’sOrdinance. Even establishment of the three Deeni Madaris is a partial success asinstead of getting them affiliated with itself, they were affiliated will other concernedBoards of Intermediate and Secondary Education.

2. Despite the fact that the PMEB has not been able to objectively performits functions during the last 14 years, it is also a fact that the rationale behind theestablishment of the Board cannot be underestimated in any manner. Matters relatingto Deeni Madaris in the country could have taken a different course if the regulatorymechanism visualized in the PMEB Ordinance had been put in place. The failureof the Board to perform its function does not mean that rational behind the schemewas faulty.

3. It is also worth mentioning that after devolution of “Islamic Education” toprovinces under the Devolution Plan, the operation and existence of the Boardseems confined only to the Federal Areas.

4. With the purpose to reactivate the PMEB, particularly after the terroristattack on the Army Public School Peshawar on December 16, 2014, a meeting ofthe PMEB was convened on 11th March 2015. The Board has constituted twocommittees to frame. Recruitment Rules for Employees of the Board as well as toscrutinize legality of recruitments made in the Board and the three Deeni Madaris.The Chairman of the Board has also been mandated to immediately start theprocess of affiliation of 500 Deeni Madaris.

5. It is also worth mentioning that hundreds of female students are enrolled inthe Deeni Madrasah Islamabad who are pursuing Secondary and Higher Secondarystudies, in addition to Islamic education. The other two Madaris at Sukkar andKarachi also have significant enrolment of students who are pursuing religiouseducation alongside contemporary education. The continuation of the PMEB and

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the three Deeni Madaris is necessary with a view to show commitment and resolveof the Federal Government to reform the Madrassah Education system and toconvert them into centers of learning and excellence. The Board and three ModelDeeni Madaris have performed well despite financial constraints and insufficientstaff and without adequate infrastructure of their own. 101. Dr. Nafisa Shah:

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state whether itis a fact that the pool of the circular debt has been placed with PrivatePower Holdings; if so, the details thereof?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): Thepool of circular debt has not been placed with Private Power Holdings.

102. Mr. Waseem Akhtar Shaikh:

Will the Minister for Housing and Works be pleased to state the totalnumber of applications submitted in office of the Director General,Pak. PWD, Islamabad for painting works of the residents of SectorG-10/3, Islamabad during the period from 1st June, 2015 till datealongwith the details and implementation status thereof?

Reply not received.

103. Mr. Ramesh Lal:


(a) whether it is a fact that electricity has been supplied to MohallahHussain, Village Ceanch, Post Office Loharra, Tehsil Zafarwal,District Narowal without erecting proper poles; if so, the reasonsthereof;

(b) the time by which the existing service cable will be replaced with silver cable for the said village; and

(c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to replace the improper electric poles overthere; ifso, the time by which it will be replaced?

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Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a)Electricity has been supplied to Mohallah Hussain, Village Ceanch Post OfficeLoharra, Tehsil Zafarwal, District Narowal with erecting proper poles.

(b) The said village is already electrified with proper poles and silverconductor so, there is no need to replace the silver cable.

(c) There is no any proposal lying under consideration of the Governmentto replace improper electric poles over there.

104. Mr. Ramesh Lal:

Will the Minister for Water and Power be pleased to state the time bywhich a new transformer will be installed at Mohallah Hussain, VillageCeanch, Post Office Loharra, Tehsil Zafarwal, District Narowal?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): Already200 KVA Transformer has been installed at the said village. The same is underload therefore, no need to install a new one.

105. Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:


(a) whether it is a fact that the Meter Readers of electricity do notvisit physically for taking reading in Tamma Jadeed Abadi,Tarlai, Sub Division, Taramri Feeder, Islamabad;

(b) whether it is also a fact that the estimated/ wrong bills are beingsent in the said area;

(c) if the answers to parts (a) and (b) above are in theaffirmative, the steps being taken by the Government fortransparent billings after taking actual reading in the said area?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) No,

it is fact that Meter readers are visting the area Tamma Jadeed Abadi Tarlai regularlyfor recording the actual reading of electricity meters.

(b) Estimated/over and bogus billing is not being carried out in the saidlocality.

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(c) Reading staff is strictly directed to ensure accurate and physicalreading of the electricity meters.

106. Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:


(a) whether it is a fact that 200 KVA electric transformer installedin Bara Chowk, Chack No.44/15-L, Mian Chanu, DistrictKhaniwal was removed unlawfully by the employees of theMultan Electric Supply Company without any reason;

(b) if so, the action taken by the Government against the responsiblestherefor; and

(c) the time by which a new transformer will be installed overthere?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) XENMian Channu has reported that 02 Nos 200KVA transformer were installed atChak No. 44/15-L Mian Channu, out of which 01 was stolen during night between7 & 08-11-20134. Supply of the area was temporarily restored from the other200 KVA transformer and FIR was lodged against unknown stealers by the SDO.

(b) Enquiry committee was constituted to probe into the matter whichsubmitted its report with recommendation to allocate 01 No.200 KVA transformerwhich was sent to concerned quarter for allocation;

(c) The existing transformer was damaged 02 months ago due to whichnew transformer was installed there and after repair of damaged 200 KVAtransformer, the same was also installed temporarily in place of stolen transformertill allocation of new one, which will be done shortly.

107. Mr. Waseem Akhtar Shaikh:


(a) whether it is a fact that defective transformer of 50 KV hasbeen installed in Basti Rao Munawar, Mouzia Rasheeda, KotAbbas Shaheed, Tehsil and District Multan; if so, the reasonsthereof; and

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(b) the time by which new transformer will be installed in the saidBasti?

Minister for Water and Power (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) &(b)

1. New 25 KVA Transformer was installed during 02-2015 which hasbeen damaged on 27-07-2015 (during warranty period)

2. Supply of the affected area has been restored from other source.

3. Presently new 25 KVA, transformer is not available in field storeKhanewal. New 25 KVA transformer will be installed againstdamaged one at Basti Rao Munawar Wali Mouza Rasheeda withina week time soon after allocation from Material ManagementMEPCO Multan.

MOHAMMAD RIAZ, Secretary.

ISLAMABAD:The 4th August, 2015.

PCPPI—4849(2015)NA—4-8-2015—650.

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