(46th Session) NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT ———— “QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWERS AND THEIR REPLIES” to be asked at a sitting of the National Assembly to be held on Monday, the 18th September, 2017 89. *Sheikh Salahuddin: (Deferred during 44th Session) Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that sectarian hatred and violences are being spread in the country through Print, Electronic and Social Media; and (b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to formulate a national policy thereof; if so, when it will be implemented; if not, the reasons thereof? Reply not received. 102. *Begum Tahira Bukhari: (Deferred during 44th Session) Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased to state the names of projects completed and under completion under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor? Minister In-charge of the Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform: The list is at Annex-I. (Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)
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(46th 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
Monday, the 18th September, 2017
89. *Sheikh Salahuddin: (Deferred during 44th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that sectarian hatred and violences are beingspread in the country through Print, Electronic and Social Media;and
(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to formulate a national policy thereof; if so, whenit will be implemented; if not, the reasons thereof?
Reply not received.
102. *Begum Tahira Bukhari: (Deferred during 44th Session)
Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleasedto state the names of projects completed and under completion underthe China-Pakistan Economic Corridor?
Minister In-charge of the Ministry of Planning, Development andReform: The list is at Annex-I.
(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)
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108. *Ms. Aisha Syed: (Deferred during 44th Session)
Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleasedto state the steps being taken by the Government to control the un-employment and to provide employments to youth in the country?
Minister In-charge of the Ministry of Planning, Development andReform: Steps being taken by the Government to control unemployment andprovide employment to youth in the country are as follows:
Direct measures to promote employment
� Prime Minister’s Youth Business Loan Scheme.
� Interest Free Loan Scheme.
� Overseas employment facilities for technical/ skilled and unskilledyouth labour force.
� Employment generation in CPEC Program.
� Macro-economic stability and larger Public Sector DevelopmentProgram (PSDP) for employment generation.
Imparting technical/ vocational training in employable skills.
� Prime Minister’s Youth Training Scheme.
� Prime Minister’s Hunermand Pakistan Program.
� Prime Minister’s Youth Skill Development Program (Phase-I, II, III).
� President “Fanni Maharat” Program.
� Skills Development through National Vocational and TechnicalTraining Commission (NAVTTC).
� Skills Development through National Training Bureau (NTB).
Employment situation in the country has improved under the presentgovernment. Unemployment rate of 6.24% in 2012-13 has decreased to 5.94%in 2014-15 as per the latest Labour Force Survey conducted by the PakistanBureau of Statistics.
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112. *Ms. Mussarrat Ahmadzeb: (Deferred during 44th Session)
Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleasedto state:
(a) the distribution of Hydro, Solar and Wind Energy Projects underthe China-Pakistan Economic Corridor; and
(b) the contribution of said projects in the National Grid at present?
Minister In-charge of the Ministry of Planning, Development andReform: (a) The list is at Annex-I.
(b) Currently, the following projects have been completed andsubsequently contributing to national grid:
1. Sahiwal Coal Power Plant: 1320 MW
2. Hydro China Dawood Power Ltd (Wind): 50 MW
3. UEP Wind Power Pvt. Ltd: 100 MW
4. Sachal Energy Development (Pvt.) Ltd (Wind): 100 MW
5. Quaid-e-Azam Solar Power Park 300 MW completed out of 1000MW.
ANNEX-I
CPEC ENERGY PROJECTS (HYDRO, SOLAR, WIND)——————————————————————————————S.NO. PROJECT NAME——————————————————————————————HYDRO——————————————————————————————
1. Sukki Kinari Hydropower Project
2. Karot Hydropower Project
3. Kohala Hydro Power Project——————————————————————————————
1. Quaid-e-Azam Solar Power Park——————————————————————————————WIND——————————————————————————————
1. Hydro China Dawood Power Ltd.
2. UEP Wind Power Pvt. Ltd.
3. Sachal Energy Development (Pvt.) Ltd
4. Three Gorges Wind Farms
5. Cacho 50MW Wind Power Project
6. Western (Pvt.) Ltd. 50MW Wind Power Project——————————————————————————————116. *Dr. Nafisa Shah:
(Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs bepleased to state:
(a) the current account deficit of the country since 01-01-2013alongwith the reasons thereof; and
(b) the steps taken by the Government to control it during the saidperiod?
Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs(Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a) Current account deficit, on calendar yearbasis, was $2.34 billion on 31st December, 2012 and $4.4 billion on 31stDecember 2013. The deficit then followed a declining path from January, 2014and reached $3.6 billion by December 2014, due to growth in workers’ remittancesand reduction in global oil prices. The aforesaid factors further reduced the currentaccount deficit to $2.8 billion by December 2015. The consistent improvement in
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current account supplemented by healthy financial inflows led to stability of foreignexchange reserves.
Current account in the following years, however, did not maintain thepattern owing to pick up in real economic activity. There has been increasedinvestments in energy and infrastructure sectors which has boosted demand forimport of power generating machinery and energy.
As imports increased, exports faced a declining trend due to the subdueddemand, depressed commodity prices globally which coupled with the energyshortages and law and order situation in the country.
There was also decline in remittances due to tight budgetary conditions inGCC countries as a result of low oil prices, strict regulatory requirements in USAand depreciation of pound sterling against US dollar.
(b) The Government is cognizant of worsening current account deficitand has taken the following steps to contain it:
� Export package of Rs. 180 billion has been given to boost exports.
� Un-interrupted energy supplies to export sectors.
�· Imposition of regulatory duties on import of a large number ofnon-essential items and enforcement of 100 percent cash marginrequirement.
� Strengthening Pakistan Remittance Initiative (PRI) throughimprovement in transaction efficiency and better incentives.
The negative trend in exports is bottoming out and Government initiativeshave shown positive results as exports have increased by 11.8% and workers’remittances by 13.2% during July-August, 2017.
117. *Ms. Sajida Begum: (Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to refer to the Starred QuestionNo.228 replied on 18-08-2017 and to state the total number of fireextinguisher helicopters with Islamabad Fire Brigrade at present?
Reply not received.
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118. *Ms. Shakila Luqman: (Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the steps taken bythe present Government to control cyber crimes?
Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): Following steps have beentaken by the present Government to control Cyber Crimes:—
� Through promulgation of Prevention Electronic Crime Act, 2016 inAugust 2016, FIA has been designated as the investigation agencyfor taking cognizance under this Act.
� FIA Cyber Crime Unit, National Response Centre for Cyber Crime(NR3C) is Currently operating in Pakistan with its five Cyber CrimePolice Stations along with the digital forensic laboratory in Islamabad,Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta. In order to facilitate thepublic, FIA has introduced the complaint reporting system, throughwhich complaint can be accepted through phone, email or onlinewebsite.
� A total of 7992 complaints of cyber crimes have been reported(18-08-2016 to 30-06-2017) and investigations are under-way tofinalize these complaints.
� Cyber crime, being transnational crime, demands an extensivecooperation among countries, specifically with USA, for evidencecollection and effective prosecution. Under Section 42 of PECA,efforts are underway to seek assistance from the US based DigitalCompanies, through Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty or InternationalCyber- Crime Convention.
� Cyber-crime, being digital crime, demands an extensive knowledgeand expertise in the field of network and information security. Forthis reason, FIA has imparted trainings and conducted workshop onrecent digital threats to its Investigators and Forensic Experts.
119. *Ms. Khalida Mansoor: (Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to refer to the Starred QuestionNo. 147 replied on 18-08-2017 and to state the average under-groundwater level in Islamabad at present?
Reply not received.
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120. *Ms. Nighat Parveen Mir: (Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the number of rentedbuildings of District Court and administration in Islamabad at presentalongwith the reasons thereof?
Reply not received.
121. *Dr. Mahreen Razaque Bhutto: (Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs bepleased to state:
(a) the funds allocated in the budget 2017-18 for small businessesand retailers; and
(b) whether it is a fact that the non-essential items being taxedwill result to create price hike for consumers?
Reply not received.
122. *Shaikh Rohale Asghar:(Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to refer to the Starred QuestionNo. 228 replied on 18-08-2017 and to state:
(a) the total number of fire extinguishing vehicles with Fire Brigade,Islamabad at present; and
(b) whether state of the art and high stair vehicles are with the FireBrigade?
Reply not received.
123. *Shazia Marri: (Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that arms licenses for automatic weaponswere issued to general public;
(b) whether it is also a fact that the Government is planning toenvisage a policy to cancel the said arms licenses as announcedby the present Prime Minister;
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(c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative,the reasons alongwith the progress made thereon so far?
Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) Yes.
(b) A policy is being framed in this regard.
(c) (1) Prohibited bore / automatic weapons are extremely lethal weaponsand meant for law enforcement agencies. Almost all over the world such weapons/licenses are not issued to citizens. In this regard, Cabinet in its meeting held on15-08-2017 took the following decisions:
(i) A Committee under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister wouldexamine the Arms Licensing Regime with regards to placing ban onautomatic and illegal weapons:
(ii) Ministry of interior to collect data on prohibited and non-prohibitedbores arms licenses and present it before the Committee.
(2) A meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Secretary Interior on18-08-2017 with all stake holders i.e. all Home Secretaries of the provinces,AJK, G.B, FATA & Chief Commissioner ICT regarding provision of data ofprohibited bore arms licenses. Compliance to the above Cabinet Directions is inprogress.
124. *Dr. Nikhat Shakeel Khan: (Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs bepleased to state:
(a) the year-wise taxes collected from mobile phone consumersduring the last five years alongwith the type of taxes thereof;
(b) the procedure to reconcile the collection of each tax from saidconsumers; and
(c) whether said taxes deposited in the national exchequer duringthe said period?
Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs(Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a) The year-wise taxes collected from mobilephone consumers during the last five years is attached as Annex-A.
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(b) (1) Previously, the Telcos used to report a lump sum figure of taxdeducted from all consumers. The reported figure was only verified to the extentof deposit in the national exchequer. In order to obtain consumer wise data fromthe Telcos, Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL), the IT arm of FBR, inconsultation with Telcos has developed a utility which requires Telcos to uploadconsumer wise withholding data on agreed format. The Telcos with the interventionof PTA have agreed to upload data on the new format from August, 2017.
2. So far two Cellular Companies i.e. M/s Pakistan MobileCommunication Limited (PMCL) (Jazz) and M/s Pakistan Telecom Mobile Limited(PTML) (Ufone) have uploaded their data on the new format. The data uploadedby the Pakistan Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML) contain certain errors. PRAL isin contact with PTML for removal of said errors. The remaining two companiesi.e. M/s Telenor Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd and M/s CM Pak (Zong) have yet to uploadtheir data and are being pursued to complete the task at an early date.
3. Since on the new software, the Telcos are to provide information ofcustomer wise usage of telephone including easy loads / calling cards used permonth. The information so obtained can then be cross-matched by the concernedtax office with the tax deposited by the Telcos.
(c) Tax collected from mobile subscriber’s u/s 236 of the Income TaxOrdinance, 2001 is deposited by Mobile Operators on weekly basis.
(Annex-A)
TAX COLLECTED FROM MOBILE PHONE CONSUMERS——————————————————————————————
Tax Years——————————————————————————————S.No. Name of Mobile Company 2018 (Till 2017 2016 2015 2014
125. *Sahibzada Tariq Ullah: (Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the steps being takenby the Government to control the shortage of water in Islamabad?
Reply not received.
126. *Ms. Aliya Kamran: (Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) whether three Water Motors were installed at Sangjani for supplyof water to Islamabad;
(b) whether said motors are nonfunctional at present;
(c) whether warranty of said motors has claimed; if not, the reasonsalongwith the actions taken against the responsibles thereof;and
(d) the time by which said motors will be repaired; if not, the reasonsthereof?
Reply not received.
127. *Syed Waseem Hussain: (Transferred during 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) the province-wise total number of Computerized NationalIdentity Cards and Child Registration Certificates(B-Forms) issued in the country since June, 2013; and
(b) the total number of applications which are pending at present?
Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) The province-wise totalnumber of Computerized National Identity Cards and Child Registration Certificates(B-Form) issued in the country since June, 2013 is attached as Annex-A.
(b) Total Number of applications which are pending (under verification)at present = 30089.
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128. *Ms. Belum Hasnain: (Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs bepleased to state:
(a) the details of aid received by the present Government from foreigncountries for the flood affectees in the country during the lastfive years; and
(b) the details of utilization/disbursement thereof?
Reply not received.
129. *Mrs. Shahida Rehmani: (Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs bepleased to state whether it is a fact that 82 percent of loans of theZarai Taraqiati Bank are given to Punjab?
Reply not received.
130. *Ms. Musarat Rafique Mahesar: (Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs bepleased to state:
(a) the annual volume of undocumented economy and benamitransactions at present;
(b) the steps taken by the Government to tax those sectors sinceJune, 2013; and
(c) the milestones achieved by the present Government therefrom?
Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs(Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a) The question does not pertain to FBR. Therehas been no official survey to determine the volume of undocumented economy.
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However, it may be mentioned that various research studies conducted byBloomberg (Secret Strengths of Pakistan’s Economy) and Pakistan Institute ofDevelopment Economics-PIDE (What is hidden, in the hidden economy ofPakistan? Size, causes, issues and implications) estimate that the undocumentedeconomy ranges from one third to one half of its formal/documented economy.
(b) FBR has been making consistent efforts with regard to documentationof economy. The Board, since 2013, is pursuing the policy of increasing the costof doing business for non-compliant taxpayers/non-filers by introducing higherrates of withholding tax for non- filers across a multitude of transactions includingsupplies, contracts, services etc in order to document the undocumented sectorand to bring non-compliant taxpayers into the tax net. Furthermore, third partyinformation relating to purchase of real estate, vehicles etc is regularly acquiredfrom external sources and utilized by field formations to book new taxpayers.
Moreover Benami Transaction (Prohibition) Act 2017 has beenpromulgated which attempts to prohibit all person from entering into BenamiTransaction. The Benami Transaction (Prohibition) Act 2017 has been introducedto curb the acquisition of assets through illegal means and to control the evasion oftaxes. The Act also stipulated that a property held to be in “Benami” shall beconfiscated by the Federal Government. The, law states that the offence of indulgingin Benami Transaction is punishable with rigorous imprisonment from one to sevenyear and the offence is non-cognizable.
(c) Efforts made in this respect have yielded encouraging results as thenumber of filers has increased from 750,000/- in 2013 to 1,225,000/- upto May2017 depicting a sustained increase in documentation and broadening of the taxbase.
131. *Ms. Belum Hasnain: (Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) the location-wise name of Kachi Abadis established in Islamabadso far;
(b) whether ownership has been given to residents of the saidabadies including the French Colony, Sector F-7 and the KatachiAbadis of Sector F-6, Islamabad; and
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(c) the steps being taken by the Government to provide basicfacilities and improve living standard in those abadies?
Reply not received.
132. *Mr. Sher Akbar Khan: (Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs bepleased to state:
(a) the name of officers working in the head office, ZTBL, Islamabadat present;
(b) the performance shown/made by the said officers since 1-1-2013separately; and
(c) the total expenditure incurred on said officers during the saidperiod separately alongwith the justification thereof?
Reply not received.
133. *Mr. Iqbal Muhammad Ali Khan: (Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) the total number of employees including Data Entry Operators,Printing Staff and Support Staff recruited on short term/dailywages basis without any advertisement/examination/ interview/provincial quota in the Machine Readable Passport/MachineReadable Visa Project alongwith the details of staff includingdistricts/domiciles thereof; and
(b) the names of Assistant Directors and Deputy Directors ofImmigration and Passports by whom the above said appointmentletters were signed?
Reply not received.
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134. *Mr. Abdul Waseem: (Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that hotel and tandoor owners in Islamabadprovide bread to their costumers wrapped in dirty newspapers;if so, the steps being taken to stop the said practice; and
(b) the detail of diseases feared to spread due to the above saidpractice?
Reply not received.
135. *Ms. Parveen Masood Bhatti: (Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs bepleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration ofthe Government to fix the minimum conveyance allowance ofGovernment employees at the rate of Rs.10,000 per month; if so,when it will be implemented?
Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs(Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): No. At present no such proposal is underconsideration of the Government.
136. *Ms. Aisha Syed: (Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the steps being takenby the Government to improve the performance of Police and otherlaw enforcement agencies and to make the Police Department publicfriendly?
Reply not received.
137. *Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak: (Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs bepleased to state:
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(a) whether it is a fact that the zakat is being deducted from salariesof the Government employees by banks who are already taxfilers; if so, the justification thereof;
(b) the year-wise zakat deducted from the salaries of said employeesduring the last five years till date alongwith the percentage anddetails thereof; and
(c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to stop the said deduction; if so, the details thereof?
Reply not received.
138. *Mr. Imran Zafar Leghari: (Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister In-charge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleasedto state:
(a) whether the present Government has succeeded to attract theforeign investment in the country; if so, the year-wise successratio thereof since 01-06-2013; and
(b) the name of countries agreed to make investment in Pakistanduring the said period?
Minister In-charge of the Prime Minister’s Office: (a) Yes. TheGovernment has succeeded to attract the foreign investment in the country. Duringperiod (2013-17), the foreign direct investment inflows US$ 14,288.7 million hasbeen received. Detail is as under:———————————————————————————————
——————————————————————————————*Corresponding period (2011-12) amount US$ 2,099.1 million
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The average per year FDI from FY 2012-13 to FY 2016-17 comes toUS$ 2857.74 which is higher than the base year FDI US$ 2099.1 million (2011-12).
(b) Name of the countries agreed to make investment during said periodare China, USA, UK, UAE, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Italy, and Netherlands.
139. *Ms. Khalida Mansoor: (Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) the total area of National Park, Islamabad at present; and
(b) the names of animals and birds available in the said Park atpresent?
Reply not received.
140. *Mrs. Shahida Rehmani: (Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the estimated amountof goods/items being smuggled from Afghanistan and other countriesinto Pakistan?
Reply not received.
141. *Ms. Asyia Naz Tanoli: (Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs bepleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that the cases of hiring allowanceof employees of the Parliament are not being approved by theAGPR timely; if so, the reasons thereof; and
(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to release/approve such cases timely; if so, thedetails thereof?
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Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs(Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a) The cases of hiring allowance of the employeesof Parliament are not delayed by the office of AGPR. Bills of the employees ofParliament submitted on the Counter of the AGPR are being disposed off withinseven working days, as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
(b) Approval of such cases rests with the Parliament. Office of AGPR isconcerned only with processing of the claims/bills which is done within stipulatedtime.
142. *Sahibzada Muhammad Yaqub: (Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that separate counter of NADRA for womenhas not been established in Temargarah, Lower Dir; if so, thereasons thereof; and
(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration ofthe Government to make a separate counter of NADRA forwomen in Temargarah; if so, when it will be established?
Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) There are two NADRARegistration centres operational at Dir Lower (Temargarh) which includes 1 xNADRA Registration Center (male) and 1 x Semi Mobile Registration Units(Female) at Temargarah. Both Data Acquisition Units are established in the samebuilding and are providing registration services to Male and Female applicantsseparately. It is pertinent to mention that 3 x females are deputed at Semi MobileRegistration Unit (female) to facilitate the female applicants.
(b) Female Semi Mobile Registration Units having three female officialshave been established to process the female applicants separately in the samecomplex.
143. *Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi: (Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
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(a) whether the Government has taken any notice of rampant saleof toy guns on different festivals in Islamabad;
(b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, whetherthere is any proposal under consideration of the Government totake action against responsibles thereof; if so, when it will beimplemented; and
(c) the steps being taken by the Government to stop the said sale?
Reply not received.
23. *Mr. Siraj Muhammad Khan:
Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleasedto state the details of development schemes started in Nowshera,Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the Public Sector DevelopmentProgramme since June, 2017?
Minister In-charge of the Ministry of Planning, Development andReform: After 18th amendment, local schemes fall under the purview of provincialgovernments. PSDP deals with schemes related with federal Ministries. However,there are allocations for on-going projects in PSDP 2017-18 which will benefitNowshera.
1. 220 KV Nowshera S/S (ADB-IV)
2. Remodeling of Warsak Canal System in Peshawar & NowsheraDistricts
24. *Ms. Zahra Wadood Fatemi:
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs bepleased to state whether it is a fact that the International MonetoryFund has published a report recently and suggested that Pakistan isunder performing; if so, the steps being taken by the Government toimprove its economy?
Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs(Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): � Annual Article IV Consultations between
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Government of Pakistan and IMF were held at Dubai from March 28-April 05,2017. IMF published a Staff Report on the Consultations in July 2017. The StaffReport affirms that “Pakistan’s outlook for economic growth is favourable, withreal GDP growth estimated at 5.3% in FY 2016/17 and strengthening to 6% overthe medium term on the back of stepped up CPEC investments, improved availabilityof energy, and growth supporting structural reforms. Inflation has been graduallyincreasing but remains contained, and the financial sector has remained sound.”
� The Staff Report does not categorically suggest that “Pakistan’seconomy is underperforming”. The Report however points out thatdomestic conditions e.g. the slowing pace of fiscal consolidation, thewidening of the current account deficit, accumulation of arrears inthe gas and power sectors, coupled with international conditionse.g. lower trading partners growth, tighter international financialconditions and a steep rise in international oil prices, could possiblyerode the macroeconomic gains made under the 2013-16 EFFsupported program and pose risks to the economic outlook.
Steps taken by the Government to address the aforementioned risksto Pakistan’s macroeconomic outlook are as following:—
� In order to improve fiscal consolidation, the 2017-18 fiscal budgetenvisages marked increases in tax and non tax revenues, andcontained growth in current spending.
� The Government has introduced policy initiatives to support exportsincluding sales tax zero rating for export industries.
� SBP has strengthened the interest rate corridor, enhanced analyticaland forecasting capabilities required for inflation targeting framework.
� The Government has introduced projects to more than double thecountry’s generation capacity over the next 7 years.
� The Government plans to step up LNG imports, foster domesticproduction, modernize the network and introduce advancedtechnology for metering and identification of gas leakages.
� Efforts to improve the business climate include digitalization of landrecords in Punjab, the enactment of the Secured Transactions Lawand the expansion of the electronic platform, for trade (WeBOC).
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25. *Ms. Shagufta Jumani:
Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleasedto state whether it is a fact that the eastern Balochistan has beenneglected in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Projectcompletely; if so, the reasons; if not, the details thereof?
Minister In-charge of the Ministry of Planning, Development andReform: It is completely wrong to assume that eastern Balochistan is beingneglected in CPEC. This initiative aims at inclusive growth for all parts of Pakistan.
Balochistan, on the whole, is an important province of Pakistan in respectof huge reserves of natural resources and location of Gwadar deep sea port. Thedevelopment of Gwadar Deep Sea Port will yield multiple opportunities and benefitsfor Balochistan and local population in terms of employment generation andimproved livelihood.
In the long term, development of maritime sector will enhance coastaltourism, promote fishery industry, and uplift the socio-economic conditions of theentire province.
Further details are placed at Annex-I.
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26. *Mr. Abdul Qahar Khan Wadan:
Will the Minister for Privatization be pleased to state:
(a) the name of public entities whose privatization plan is underconsideration of the Government at present alongwith thejustification thereof; and
(b) the benefits to be accrued therefrom?
Minister for Privatization (Mr. Daniyal Aziz): (a) The CabinetCommittee on Privatisation (CCoP) on October 03, 2013 approved a broad-based privatisation programme of 68 Public Sector Entities (PSEs), of which 42have been earmarked for Early Implementation (Annex-A).
Justification
Approval of the Cabinet was sought, as per mandate of the PrivatisationCommission under the Privatisation Commission Ordinance, 2000, in the summarymentioned above. Privatisation has been high priority area of overall economicreforms agenda of the successive governments.
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(b) The net proceeds from the transactions/privatisation will be remittedto the Federal Government for poverty alleviation programme and retirement ofFederal Government debt, which would result in reduction of financial burden andincreased revenue to the government. Furthermore, it would lead to improvedoperational and financial efficiencies of the PSEs, thus bringing in economic valueaddition to the national economy.
Massive losses in hundreds of billions lead to detracting Pakistan from itseconomic potential. Privatisation will stop this loss to Pakistan’s Tax payers.
(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)
27. *Ms. Shagufta Jumani:
Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleasedto state:
(a) the total number of development projects and MoUs signed withSrilanka since 01-01-2013 alongwith the details thereof; and
(b) the MoUs signed between India and Srilanka during the saidperiod alongwith the details thereof?
Reply not received.
28. *Mr. Abdul Qahar Khan Wadan:
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs bepleased to state:
(a) the total external and internal debt of the country at present; and
(b) the detail of the loans received from international institutionssince 01-01-2013 alongwith the terms and conditions thereof?
Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs(Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a) The external and internal debt of the countryat end June 2017 is depicted below:——————————————————————————————
Net Internal Debt External Public Debt Total Debt(Rs. in billion) (US$ in billion) (Rs. in billion)
——————————————————————————————(b) The details of the loans received from international multilateral
institutions since 01-01-2013 along with the terms and conditions are provided atAnnexure I.
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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT
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“UNSTARRED QUESTIONS AND THEIR REPLIES”
For Monday, the 18th September, 2017
27. Ms. Musarat Rafique Mahesar:(Deferred during 29th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the details of landregained in the rural areas of Islamabad by the Ministry during thetenure of the present Government?
Reply not received.
34. Mr. Ramesh Lal:(Deferred during 29th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the names and fathernames of those persons to whom licences of beer and wine have beenissued in Islamabad Capital Territory since 01-01-2013 alongwiththe details thereof?
Reply not received.
22. Mian Abdul Manan:(Deferred during 36th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to refer to the Starred QuestionNo.15 replied on 02-09-2016 and to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that none of the hotels in Islamabad isfollowing by One Dish System in marriage functions;
(b) whether ban has been imposed by the present Government onany hotel in Islamabad so far; and
(c) the details of hotels penalized by the Government during theperiod from 01-01-2016 to 30-06-2016 alongwith the dates ofinspections made therefor?
Reply not received.
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41. Ms. Shagufta Jumani:(Deferred during 39th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a fact thatsome seminaries/madrassas in the country are receiving financial and othersupport like training of clerics, teachers and curriculum development fromsome foreign Islamic Countries, if so, the details thereof?
Reply not received.
42. Shazia Marri:(Deferred during 39th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) whether the hair dressers/experts do hair cut in unhygienic waysand without proper utilization of clean water and sterilizers insaloons/beauty parlours/shops in various markets in Islamabad;
(b) the prescribed method for utilization of sterilizers for saidpurpose;
(c) whether water is not available in said shops/saloons/beautyparlours at present;
(d) the total number of dressers available in each market inIslamabad at present alongwith the details thereof;
(e) whether law has been made by the Government therefor; if so,since when;
(f) the charges/rates of hair dressers in Islamabad at present;
(g) the prescribed penalties for cutting hair in unhygienic ways; and
(h) the amount of penalties charged by the Administration from01-01-2016 to 30-0-6-2016 alongwith details thereof?
Reply not received.
44. Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi:(Deferred during 39th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
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(a) whether it is a fact that excessive encroachments have beenmade on Rawat Bazar and adjacent road leading to KallarSyedan, Rawat which comes under the administrative controlof the Capital Administration;
(b) if so, the steps are being taken by authorities concerned toremove said encroachments?
Reply not received.
48. Dr. Fehmida Mirza:(Deferred during 40th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) the steps taken by the Ministry/Interior Division to preparesubject-wise list of titles of all Laws and Rules made thereunderwith reference to business allocated to the said Division and itsAttached Departments under the Rules of Business, 1973;
(b) the subject wise list of titles of said Laws/Rules;
(c) whether it is a fact that the steps have been taken by the saidDivision to consolidate and amend the said Laws and Rules tokeep pace with changes in the society; if so, the details; if not,the reasons thereof;
(d) whether it is also a fact that the steps have been taken by thesaid Division to determine the anomalies, inconsistencies anddifficulties in the administration and implementation of said Lawsand Rules; and
(e) the names of officers/branches appointed/designated therefor?
Reply not received.
23. Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan:(Deferred during 41st Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that the sub-street situated between HouseNo.23 and 24, Category-II, Street No.52, Sector G-10/3,Islamabad is full of grass/bushes; if so, reasons thereof;
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(b) whether it is also a fact that persons throw garbage in said sub-street;
(c) whether any security guard has been deputed to control the same;
(d) the prescribed punishment for persons involved therein; if not, the reasons thereof;
(e) the time by which the law will be made therefor;
(f) the actions taken against responbiles thereof during the year2016-17; and
(g) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Ministryto utilize blade to clean the said sub-street, if so, the time bywhich it will be cleaned; if not, the reasons thereof?
Reply not received.
7. Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan:(Deferred during 42nd Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that tap water is not being supplied to theresidents of House No.24, Category-II, Street 52 and House No.8,Street No. 49, Category-II, Sector G-10/3, Islamabad since long;if so, the reasons thereof;
(b) whether it is a fact that a number of complaints have beenregistered in the concerned inquiry offices for supply of water tothe said residents; if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to take actions against the responsibles thereof; ifso, the details; if not, the reasons thereof; and
(d) the time by which water will be supplied to the said residents?
Reply not received.
8. Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan:(Deferred during 42nd Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that the road along the water ComplaintCentre opposite to the Federal Government HousingFoundation, Sector G-10/4, Islamabad is in a dilapidatedcondition since long; if so, the reasons alongwith the time bywhich it will be repaired; and
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(b) the total expenditure to be incurred thereon?
Reply not received.
9. Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:(Deferred during 42nd Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that an inquiry is being conducted againstthe previous and present elected bodies and employees of theJammu and Kashmir Cooperative Housing Society, Islamabadwho have earned billions of rupees from the said Society; if so,the total amount recovered therefrom alongwith the name ofresponsibles thereof;
(b) the date on which order was given to conduct said inquiry;
(c) the date on which the report of said inquiry will be finalized;
(d) if the answer to part (a) above is in the negative, the reasonsthereof?
Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) An inquiry under Sections43 & 44 against the previous and present elected bodies and employees of theJammu and Kashmir Cooperative Housing Society, Islamabad is being conductedand recoveries will be made in light of the findings of inquiry report.
(b) Earlier inquiry was ordered on 10-05-2016 and denovo inquiry hasbeen ordered on 16-03-2017.
(c) 01-06-2017 (Approx).
(d) Not applicable in view of position explained part (a) above.
10. Sheikh Salahuddin:(Deferred during 42nd Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative HousingSociety has issued provisional allotment letters for six kanal farmhouses in zone four Islamabad; if so, the details thereof;
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(b) the details of members who have deposited full payment therefor
alongwith the time by which allotment letters will be issued to them;
(c) the reasons for not issuing allotment letters to those members
who have deposited full payment for allotment of plots in said
Society;
(d) whether it is further a fact that possession has not been given to
whom provisional allotment letters have been issued; and
(e) the reasons for issuing provisional allotment letters to those
members of the said Society who have not deposited full
payment?
Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) The Jammu & Kashmir
Cooperative Housing Society has issued provisional allotment letters for six kanal
Farm House in Zone-4 Islamabad to the 12 members of the Society. Detail is at
Annex-‘A’.
(b) 01 member has deposited full dues of Society. The allotment letter
will be issued on approval of Lay Out Plan (LOP) and completion of development
work of the \scheme.
(c) The reason for not issuing allotment letters to the members who have
deposited full payment is that the Lay out Plan (LOP) has not been approved by
CDA and development work of the scheme is incomplete.
(d) Yes possession has not been given to the members, who have been
issued provisional allotment letters.
(e) All those members, who have paid down payment, have been issued
provisional allotment letters as per policy of the Society.
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11. Sheikh Salahuddin:(Deferred during 42nd Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that the Jammu and Kashmir CooperativeHousing Society, Islamabad has not purchased some pockets ofland in Sector G-15/4, Islamabad; if so, the steps taken in this regard;
(b) whether it is also a fact that the said case is subjudice; if so, thename of the Court, the year in which the case has been filed andthe number of hearings made thereof so far; and
(c) the time by which inquiry will be conducted against the presentand ex-office bearers and employees of the said Society;
(d) the time by which said inquiry will be finalized;
(e) the total amount recovered therefrom so far; and
(f) the persons from whom the said amount has been recovered?
Reply not received.
9. Ms. Zaib Jaffar:(Deferred during 44th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that the consumers rights implementation isa major concern for consumers in Pakistan wherethe Shopkeepers are selling substandard and defective goods athigh prices due to non conformity of consumer protection laws;if so, the steps being taken by the Ministry to address the saidissue/concern; and
(b) whether the Ministry is monitoring the implementation ofconsumer protection law through transparent means and takingfeedback of the outcomes on action taken?
Reply not received.
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31. Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi:(Deferred during 44th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the actions taken againstFIR No.109 and NC No.26 lodged on 06-04-2016 and 08-06-2016respectively in I-9 Police Station, Islamabad?
Reply not received.
32. Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi:(Deferred during 44th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that an application form for issuance of theComputerized National Identity Card vide tracking IDNo.500061086710 was submitted by Mrs. Zahooran KhatoonSial on 11-08-2016 in Islamabad;
(b) whether it is also a fact that urgent fee Rs.1600/- was depositedtherefor;
(c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative,the reasons for not issuing the same; and
(d) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to take action against responsibles thereof?
Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) Yes
(b) Yes
(c) (i) Applicant did not provide parent’s CNIC/biometric of her blood relatives at the time of her processing.
(ii) Notice under Section 23 was served to applicant on 20th Aug,2016 to appear in Zonal Verification Board within 30 days ofreceipt Notice, however, applicant did not appear in ZonalBoard.
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(iii) Therefore, case was permanently rejected by Board dated19th Nov, 2016.
(iv) Now, applicant is requited to apply for CNIC processing fromany NADRA Registration Center (NRC) on provision ofbiometric of any blood relative as per procedure in vogue.
(d) No fault/negligence has been found on part of NADRA employees.
33. Dr. Fehmida Mirza:(Deferred during 44th Session)
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs bepleased to state:
(a) the names of training institutions/academies working under theEconomic Affairs Division for capacity building of its employeesat present;
(b) the details of teaching faculty of the said institutions alongwiththeir qualifications and experiences;
(c) the syllabus being taught in the said institutions;
(d) the institution and post-wise number of employees trained duringthe financial year 2015-16;
(e) the institution-wise total expenditures incurred thereon; and
(f) the steps being taken by the Government to improve theinstitutional capacity of the said institutions/academies?
Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs(Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) Economic AffairsDivision has no training institution/academies for capacity building of its employeesat present; hence the answer may be treated as “NIL”.
34. Dr. Fehmida Mirza:(Deferred during 44th Session)
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs bepleased to state:
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(a) the names of training institutions/academies working under theFinance Division for capacity building of its employees at present;
(b) the details of teaching faculty of the said institutions alongwiththeir qualifications and experiences;
(c) the syllabus being taught in the said institutions;
(d) the institution and post-wise number of employees trained duringthe financial year 2015-16;
(e) the institution-wise total expenditures incurred thereon; and
(f) the steps being taken by the Government to improve theinstitutional capacity of the said institutions/academies?
Reply not received.
39. Dr. Arif Alvi:(Deferred during 44th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) the date on which the allotment letters issued against thosemembership holders who have deposited three installments inthe Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative Housing Society, Zone-V,Islamabad;
(b) the procedure adopted to allot plots and to issue allotment lettersby the said Society against the said memberships;
(c) the names and addresses of allottees thereof;
(d) the name of courier service utilized therefor; and
(e) the name of allottees whose allotment letters have returned dueto wrong addresses alongwith the dates thereof separately?
Reply not received.
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40. Mr. Waseem Akhtar Shaikh:(Deferred during 44th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that potable water is not being supplied tothe residents of Sector G-10/3, Islamabad since long except theresidents of House No.8 and 24, Category-II of the same Sector;if so, the reasons thereof;
(b) whether it is a fact that a number of complaints registered tothe concerned inquiry offices for supply of water to the saidresidents; if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps are being taken by the Government to ensure smoothsupply of potable water in the said area?
Reply not received.
42. Ms. Zaib Jaffar:(Deferred during 44th Session)
Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleasedto state:
(a) whether the Government is conscious about the possibility ofenvironmental threats that will occur in Pakistan by theconstruction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC);if so, the steps taken/being taken by the Ministry to control thesaid threats;
(b) whether plans have been made to monitor and execute the ParisConvention which was signed by Pakistan in November, 2016to address the Global Challenges of Climate Change;
(c) whether the CPEC is restricted to China alone;
(d) whether Pakistan is not making ways to include Europeans,Central Asian States, Russia and other interested countries toparticipate in CPEC;
(e) if the answers to part (d) and (e) above are in the affirmative, thereasons thereof?
Reply not received.
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43. Mr. Jamshed Ahmad Dasti:
(Deferred during 44th Session)
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs be
pleased to state:
(a) whether there is any formula under which honorarium is
being paid to employees of Military Finance Wing, Rawalpindi;
(b) the details of honorarium paid to said employees during the
last five years till date;
(c) the name of officers working in said Wing on deputation basis
during the said period alongwith the details thereof; and
(d) the reasons for still working of said officers on their respective
posts inspite of expiry of deputation tenure?
Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs
(Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a) Honorarium is granted to the officers and
staff of Military Finance Wing with the approval of Chairman Economic Committee
(ECC) and Finance Secretary for services rendered by them in connection with
the overall financial management of Defence Services in general and preparation /
finalization of the Defence Budget in particular. The formula /criteria for grant
honorarium to the employees is based on the quantity of time given and quality of
efforts by them in the disposal of official business throughout the year.
(b) Copy of the lists of honorarium of last five years granted to employees
of Military Finance Wing is annexed.
(c) List of Officers on Deputation in Military Finance Wing
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(d) Reasons for still working in their respective posts:-
i. The matter of repatriation of those officers working as Section Officerson deputation basis in Federal Secretariat is sub-judice in SupremeCourt of Pakistan. This Wing is facing shortage of officers. At present,13x posts of AFAs/ Section Officers are lying vacant. Repatriationof Officers will create difficulties in smooth running of official business.
(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library).
27. Syed Waseem Hussain:(Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the languages inwhich the Computerized National Identity Cards are being issued atpresent alongwith the justifications thereof?
Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): NADRA cards are issued inUrdu, English and Sindhi languages under the NADRA Ordnance, 2000 and Rule10 (1) of CNIC rule; 2002 (Annex-I).
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Annex-I
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28. Syed Waseem Hussain:(Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) the total number of Computerized National Identity Cards(CNICs) of Pakistanis blocked during the year 2015, 2016 and2017 alongwith reasons thereof; and
(b) the total number of said CNICs which have been verified/clearedso far?
Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) 376,769 ComputerizedNational Identity Cards (CNICs) were digitally impounded during the year 2015,2016 and 2017. Main reasons for impounding of said CNICs were:
• Fake Particulars.
• Reports of authorized verifying Agencies i.e. IB, Special Branch, ISI etc.
(b) 124,591 x CNICs have been cleared during the year 2015, 2016and 2017. Moreover, 155,852 x CNICs have been temporarily cleared in thelight of Ministry of Interior Notification No.8/37/2016- NADRA dated 19-04-2017.Year wise detail is as under:——————————————————————————————
Sr # Period Impounded Revoked——————————————————————————————
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(Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that there is a ban on recruitment in NADRAunder the Prime Minister’s Assistance Package for families ofGovernment employees who die during service;
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(b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, the purposesof the said package in case of ban; and
(c) the steps being taken to ensure the implementation ofsaid Package?
Reply not received.
30. Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi:(Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that toll tax is being collected by LocalGovernment Institutions at entry points of different places inIslamabad from owners of vehicles at present;
(b) if so, the details alongwith justification thereof; and
(c) the authority who granted approval therefor?
Reply not received.
31. Mr. Iqbal Muhammad Ali Khan:(Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) the total number of employees of MRP Project andthe Directorate General of Immigration and Passports postedat Missions abroad (MRP Section) for the last five yearsalongwith their name, designation and Mission/Country; and
(b) the total number of contractual employees out of themhave skipped/slipped therefrom alongwith their name,designation and Mission/Country?
Reply not received.
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32. Mr. Iqbal Muhammad Ali Khan:(Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state thetotal payments made under the head of TA/DA to the present DirectorHeadquarter, Directorate General of Immigration and Passports,Islamabad since his posting alongwith details of all the hotel receiptsthereof?
Reply not received.
33. Mr. Jamshed Ahmad Dasti:(Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that Liquor, Heroin, Charas and Ophiumare being sold openly in Katchi Abadies particularly MohallahChristian Colony, Sector G-7/2, Islamabad due to which generalpublic, particularly the residents of the said Sector are beingaffected badly therefrom;
(b) if so, the steps taken by the Ministry to control the same?
Reply not received.
34. Mr. Siraj Muhammad Khan:(Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs bepleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that the Government has established anyrisk management system to keep a check on industrial importerswho use various Statutory Regulatory Orders (SROs) and DutyTax Remission Schemes by which they import goods at zero taxand re-sell them in open market; and
(b) whether it is also a fact that local commerce/trade is beingdamaged by it?
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Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs(Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a)
Income Tax:
In order to promote industrial growth in the country various incentives inthe form of reduction in duty and taxes have been provided to the manufacturingsector. However, various conditions are introduced to keep a check on industrialimporters so that they do not misuse tax exemptions. These conditions areenumerated as under:
(a) Withholding tax exemption on import of raw materials will only beapplicable to an industrial undertaking if the tax liability for the currenttax year, on the basis of determined tax liability for any of the precedingtwo tax years, whichever is the higher, has been paid and a certificateto this effect is issued by the concerned Commissioner.
(b) The certificate shall only be issued by the Commissioner if followingconditions are fulfilled:-
(i) The raw material is being imported for own use;
(ii) The taxpayer shall file prescribed application for the exemptioncertificate which shall provide following information;
• Quantitative and qualitative details of the raw materialconsumed during the immediately preceding year and theraw material required during the current year;
• Production capacity;
(iii) The exemption certificate is issued for a quarter. The exemptioncertificate for the next quarter is not issued unless the tax payerfurnishes stock consumption and production report for theprevious quarter.
(iv) The quantity of raw material to be imported can not exceed125 per cent of the quantity of raw material imported in theimmediately preceding quarter. The taxpayer is liable to paytax at the normal rate at import stage for the quantity exceedingthe said quantity of raw material.
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(v) The Commissioner conducts an inspection of the manufacturingfacility to ensure that the raw material being imported is in linewith the manufacturing activity.
(vi) After satisfying himself of the eligibility of the taxpayer theCommissioner issues the system generated certificate, verifyingthe tax liability for the current year.
(vii) In case it is ascertained at any later stage, that the particularsdeclared in the application were not correct or the raw materialis sold, the exemption certificate is liable to be cancelled.
(c) The Commissioner conducts audit of taxpayer’s accounts during thefinancial year in which the certificate is issued in respect ofconsumption, production and sales of the latest tax year for whichreturn has been filed.
(d) If the taxpayer fails to present accounts or documents to theCommissioner or to the officer authorized by the Commissioner, theCommissioner can cancel the certificate issued and recover the taxnot collected at import stage for the period prior to such cancellation.
CUSTOMS AND SALES TAX
(i) The concessionary schemes for duty/tax free imports of raw materialsfor industrial consumers, like Duty and Tax Remission for ExportScheme (DTRE), temporary importation etc. were introduced withbuit-in checks to avoid misuse. The quota for duty free import of exportgoods are maintained in the Customs Computerized System (WeBOC).The goods which are manufactured and exported are also debited inthe computerized system. It is because of the computerized controlsthat there is hardly any chance of pilferage of input goods. In additionpost clearance Audit and random checks of manufacturing facility arealso carried out to obviate any chances of misuse.
(ii) However, the automated Risk Management System (RMS) ofWeBOC is designed to analyze and mark Goods Declarations (GDs)to different clearance channels, viz Green, Yellow and Red basedupon multiple factors, including profile of the importers and variableslinked to that specific GD. Generally, goods claiming concessionary
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regimes are subjected to stricter scrutiny at import stage whichincludes examination and checking of documents. All these criteria,including importer’s profile, are based upon the factors affectingclearance process.
(iii) In case any discrepancy is detected at any stage, contravention casesare framed against delinquent persons and any evaded amount ofduty and taxes are recovered, in addition to fine and penalty; underthe laws for the time being in force.
(b) The checks mentioned above are sufficient to prevent any misuseand consequent damage to local commerce/trade and as stated above, adequatesafeguards against misuse of imported input goods are in place, therefore, there isno cause of concern or grievance by the local industry or trade.
35. Shaikh Rohale Asghar:(Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs bepleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that there is no avenue in the department ofNational Savings, Karachi Region for the promotion ofemployees working on the post of Stenotypist to the next grade;
(b) whether it is also a fact that the employees are working on thesaid post in the same grade for the last thirty years;
(c) the total number of employees working on the said post at presentalongwith the details thereof; and
(d) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to promote the said employees; if so, the time bywhich promotion will be made thereon?
Reply not received.
36. Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:(Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
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(a) the total number of FIRs registered on 22-07-2014 in MargallaPolice Station, Islamabad alongwith the details thereof; and
(b) the action taken thereon?
Reply not received.
37. Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:(Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs bepleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that Pakistanis have to face difficulties as aresult of un-necessary delay by the staff posted at PakistanIran Border at Taftan resultantly remained strounded for severaldays in Iran; if so, whether the Government intends to impartfurther trainings to concerned staff thereof; and
(b) the steps being taken by the Government of Pakistan to address thedifficulties of Pakistanis being faced on their way back from Iran?
Reply not received.
38. Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan:(Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that the possession of plots of P-Block underthe Intelligence Bureau Employees Cooperative Housing Society,Islamabad has not been given so far;
(b) whether it is also a fact that the development work has not beenstarted in said Block so far;
(c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative,the reasons thereof;
(d) the time by which development work will be started in said Block; and
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(e) the date on which possession will be given to allottees of saidBlock?
Reply not received.
39. Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:(Transferred from 45th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that a license No.AA99995241782 of NPBwas submitted in the concerned office for its renewal and thesame was expired on 08-12-2014;
(b) whether it is also a fact that the said license was sent to NADRAOffice, Sector G-10, Islamabad on 08-05-2014 vide page No.83and box No.1011500045;
(c) whether it is further a fact that the NADRA’s Office, Sector,G-10, Islamabad has failed to maintain record thereof; if so,the action taken against responsibles thereof; and
(d) the present status of said license?
Minister for Interior (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal): (a) Mr. Fazal Rahim submittedhis manual arms license No.C-23044/06 (Booklet No.166898) against trackingNo.101151000498 and got computerized arms license No.AA99995241782(weapon No.52174, 30 Bore Pistol) from the NADRA with the validity of oneyear. Date of expiry of said license was 08-12-2014.
(b) It is intimated that original booklets of Mr. Fazal Rahim has beenfound missing from the NADRA Arms License Project site, G-10/4, Islamabad.
(c) NADRA has initiated an inquiry in the matter to indentify why bookletwas lost.
(d) The revalidation of the said arms license is under process.
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9. Mr. Siraj Muhammad Khan:
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to refer to the Un-starredQuestion No.36 replied on 05-12-2013 and to state whether theIslamabad Transport Authority has managed to evolve amechanism for fixing per kilometer fare of taxis?
Reply not received.
10. Mr. Siraj Muhammad Khan:
Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that Water Filtration Plants have not beeninstalled in all Sectors of Islamabad so far;
(b) if so, whether there is any plan for installation of at least oneplant in each Sector of Islamabad?
