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(4th 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 5th November, 2018

118. *Mr. Saad Waseem: (Transferred from 3rd Session)

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of Private Secretaries (PS) working presentlyin Federal Tax Ombudsman Secretariat (FTOS), Islamabadalongwith names, domiciles and qualifications thereof;

(b) whether the post of Private Secretary has not been upgraded bythe FTOS since long; if so, the reasons; if not, the details thereof;

(c) the total number of PSs under consideration for of the saidSecretariat at present; if so, the time by which the same?

Minister for Law and Justice (Dr. Muhammad Farogh Naseem):(a) Presently, there are eight Private Secretaries working in the Federal TaxOmbudsman Secretariat. The details are as under:———————————————————————————————S.NO. NAME OFPRIVATE DOMICILE QUALIFICATION

SECRETARY——————————————————————————————

1. Mr. Muhammad Rizwan, Punjab F.A FTO Sectt, HQ, Islamabad

2. M. Muhammad Shahid, FTO Federal MatricSectt, HQ Islamabad

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——————————————————————————————S.NO. NAME OFPRIVATE DOMICILE QUALIFICATION

SECRETARY——————————————————————————————

3. Mr. Habibullah Kean, FTO Punjab F.A.Sectt, HQ Islamabad

4. Nr. Ghulam Qadir, FTO Punjab B.ASectt, HQ Islamabad

5. Mr. Khalil Ahmed, FTO Punjab B.ASectt, RO, Lahore

6. Syed Sarwar Zia Zaidi, Sindh (U) B.A.FTO Sectt, RO, Lahore

7. Syed Intezar Abbas Rizvi, Sindh (U) B.AFTO Sectt, RO, Karachi

8. M. Muhammad Yasir, Punjab BA/LLBFTO Sectt, RO, Multan

——————————————————————————————(b) At the time of the announcement of the up-gradation incentive to

the Private Secretaries announced in 2011, there were no eligible candidatesin FTO Secretariat. The up-gradation of existing Private Secretaries of FTOSecretariat will be decided keeping in view their service record/fitness as perthe laid down criteria.

(c) Only one Private Secretary named ‘Mr. Farzand Ali’ wasupgraded from BS-18 to BS-19 with the approval of Federal Tax Ombudsmanw.e.f. 23-12-2012, who has since been retired from government service.

The up-gradation of above Private Secretaries will be decided by FTOSecretariat keeping in view their service record/fitness in the light of rules/regulations applicable to FTO Secretariat during the current calendar year 2018.

119. *Ms. Shahida Rehmani: (Transferred from 3rd Session)

Will the Minister for Human Rights be pleased to state:

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(a) the number of women murdered on the pretext of Karo-Kari,Wanni and other heinous barbarious practices during the lastfive years; and

(b) the number of women and girls raped during the said period?

Minister for Human Rights (Dr. Shireen M. Mazari): (a) Thenumber of women murdered on the pretext of Karo Kari, cases of Wanni andother heinous barbarous practices are registered with Federal and ProvincialPolice Departments, in terms of criminal offences. Accordingly, the action istaken by them against the persons involved in such cases. As per informationobtained from National Police Bureau, Ministry of Interior, total number ofhonour killings cases registered in the country in the last five years (January2014- June 2018) are 1548, Wanni cases are 45 and other heinous crimesare 5416.

(b) The number of cases of women and girls raped/ gang raped duringthe last five years is 14,003.

The year-wise detail of registered/cases in the country as per informationreceived from National Police Bureau is Annexed.

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120. *Mr.Mohsin Dawar: (Transferred from 3rd Session)

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state:

(a) the number of militants killed and arrested during Zarb-e-AzbOperation; and

(b) the names of high profile militants arrested or killed in the saidOperation?

Reply not received.

121. *Dr. Nafisa Shah: (Transferred from 3rd Session)

Will the Minister for Human Rights be pleased to state the stepstaken by the Government for the protection of women in Pakistan?

Minister for Human Rights (Dr. Shireen M. Mazari): TheGovernment of Pakistan is committed to ensure Protection and Promotion ofWomen Rights as envisaged under the Constitution of Pakistan as well asinternational commitments by adopting all possible measures. The steps takenby the Government for Protection of Women Rights in the country areas under:

1. The Government gives special attention for enactment andimplementation of laws for protection of Women Rights in thecountry. In this context, the following major laws have beenpromulgated:

i. The Criminal Law (Amendment) (Offences relating to HonourKilling) Act, 2016.

ii. The Criminal Law (Amendment) (Offences relating to Rape)Act, 2016.

iii. The Criminal Law (Third Amendment) Act, 2011 ( anti-womenpractices).

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iv. The Protection Against Harassment of Women at theworkplace Act, 2010.

v. Hindu Marriage Act, 2017: the first personal law to regulateHindu marriages, has been promulgated to register marriagesand to prohibit marriage of minors by prescribing theminimum age of eighteen years.

vi. The Women in Distress and Detention Fund (Amendment)Act, 2018 to operationalize the Fund for women in distressand detention.

vii. National Commission on the Rights of the Child Act, 2017promulgated: The Commission will examine existing lawsrelating to child and propose new legislations related to childrights including girl child.

2. National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) has beenestablished with a broad mandate and powers to take suo-motoactions. The Ministry of Human rights has also notified the NCHRComplaint Rules which comprehensively elaborate the procedureregarding evaluating and disposing of complaints of Human Rights,including the Rights of Women. Since December 2015 to October2018, total 274 cases of women related issues were addressedby NCHR.

3. The National Commission on the Status of Women is working asa statutory body, to exclusively work on women issues. Itsmandate is to examine policies, programs and other measurestaken by the Government for women’s development and genderequality; besides review of law, rules and regulations affectingthe status of women; as well as monitoring mechanisms andinstitutional procedures for redressal of violations of women’srights and individual grievances.

4. Helpline 1099 for Legal Advice on Human Rights Violations hasbeen launched. The Helpline (1099) provides referral services toaddress grievances of the victims with special focus on womenrelated issues. Since February 2015 to October 2018, total241,972 calls were received out of which 29,139 eligible caseswere sent to relevant departments for redressal.

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5. Family Protection & Rehabilitation Centre for Women is workingin Islamabad to provide protection and legal assistance as wellas psycho-social support to the women victims of violence. Total295 cases were registered during 2017-1018.

6. Establishment of Free Legal Aid Mechanism has also beenproposed for poor and vulnerable litigants with special emphasison protection of rights of women and children.

7. For protection of Inheritance Rights of Women in Pakistan, anawareness campaign to educate the masses about the inheritancerights of women under Islamic jurisprudence and the constitutionhas been initiated.

8. The process of establishment of groups of pro Bono lawyers inevery district to provide free legal aid to women vis-a-visinheritance issues is in progress.

9. The process of seeking ways for documentation of births,especially in rural areas, is in progress.

122. *Haji Imtiaz Ahmed Choudhary: (Transferred from 3rd Session)

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state:

(a) the number of persons killed due to high voltage electric wiresin Mandi Baha-ud-Din during the year 2017-18 till date;

(b) the steps being taken by the WAPDA to prevent such causalities;and

(c) the financial assistance/compensation paid by the Governmentto the bereaved families of the said area alongwith their namesand addresses?

Reply not received.

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123. *Mr. Asmatullah: (Transferred from 3rd Session)


(a) the percentage of contribution made by the BalochistanProvince in the total gas production of country during theyear 2017-18 till date;

(b) the total percentage of residential area of the said provinceto which gas has been provided; and

(c) whether it is a fact that the gas is not available in thesurrounding areas of Quetta at present; if so, the steps beingtaken by the Government to supply gas in surrounding areasof the said City?

Minister for Petroleum Division (Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Khan): (a)The production of natural gas from the Balochistan remains 21.28% of the totalproduction of the country during year 2017-18.

(b) SSGC has reported that as such, percentage of residential area ofBalochistan to which gas facility is provided cannot be worked out. However, thepercentage is worked on the basis of household (as per Census 2017) and No. ofbilled Domestic Gas Consumers (as of September 2018) as per the followingdetails:——————————————————————————————S. No. Particulars Balochistan——————————————————————————————

a. No. of Households 1,775,937(As per Census 2017)

b. No. of Billed Domestic Customers / 266,809Households(As of September 2018)

c. Percentage of Total Billed Domestic 15%Customers out of Total Households(b/ax100)

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(c) The SSGC has reported that at present, detail Engineering Surveyfor schemes for provision of gas to 21 villages/ localities (List attached asAnnex-A) in Hanna Urak and Quetta is in process.

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)

124. *Ms. Shagufta Jumani: (Transferred from 3rd Session)

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state the year-wise total length of roads constructed in Pakistan since 2008alongwith details of nature and area thereof?

Minister of State for Communications (Mr. Murad Saeed): (a)Fifty Nine (59) GoP funded Road Projects have been undertaken since 2008.Total length of these roads is 2,238 Km. Year-wise detail of projects is attachedat Annex-A.

Fifteen (15) Foreign funded road projects have also been constructedin Pakistan since 2008. Total length of these roads is approximately 1473 Km.Details are attached at Annex-B.

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125. *Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Behan: (Transferred from 3rd Session)


(a) the petroleum products consumed by each sector for the lastthree years; and

(b) whether it is a fact that the Government has directed the OilMarketing Companies to ensure sale of domestic petrol productsin the country before placing orders for importing the sameproducts; if so, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Petroleum Division (Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Khan): (a)Sector wise consumption of petroleum, products during last three years is as under:

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(b) Yes, it is a fact that the Government has directed Oil MarketingCompanies (OMCs) to ensure sale of domestic petrol in the country, prior toimport, to ensure smooth operation of local refineries. OMCs and refinerieshave Commercial Sale Purchase Agreements among them. Accordingly, OMCsare bound to uplift local products as per committed volumes.

126. *Ms. Shams Un Nisa: (Transferred from 3rd Session)

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state the steps being takenby the Government to produce cheaper electricity in the country?

Reply not received.

127. *Ch.Muhammad Barjees Tahir: (Transferred from 3rd Session)

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state the number of timesPakistan’s border with India and the Line of Control was violated byIndian forces in the years 2017-18 alongwith the details of actiontaken by Pakistan on those violations?

Minister for Defence (Mr. Pervez Khattak): (a) 4225 CeasefireViolations along Line of Control (LOC) and Working Boundary (WB) have beencommitted by Indian Army during the year 2017 and 2018 (till 16 Oct.,2018).

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(b) Pakistan Army is responding in a befitting manner and is takingall necessary safeguards to protect life and property of our citizens.

128. *Dr. Nafisa Shah: (Transferred from 3rd Session)

Will the Minister for Human Rights be pleased to state:

(a) the present status of Zainab murder case;

(b) the number of cases of similar nature that have reported incidentand the number of cases after the Zainab case occured; and

(c) the number of cases in which culprits have been identified andapprehended so far?

Minister for Human Rights (Dr. Shireen M. Mazari): (a) Zainabcase was registered on 04-01-2018 at Police Station City A-Division, DistrictKasur in which accused namely Imran Ali was nominated in the FIR on thebasis of additional statement recorded by victim’s father and arrested. Lateron, competent court awarded him death sentence and the culprit Imran Aliwas hanged in Kot Lakhpat Jail to death on 17-10-2018.

(b) and (c) The cases of murder and rape are registered with Federaland Provincial Police Departments, in terms of criminal offences, accordinglythe action is taken by them. As informed by the Provincial Police Departments,11 cases of similar nature have been reported since Zainab’s murder incident(from 04-01-2018 to 19-10-2018).

IGP Punjab has informed that “After incident of Zainab, 06 cases ofsimilar nature have been reported in which one case was recalled due to thereason that one mad dog bit the girl namely Mubashra Afzal. One case isunder investigation and accused is arrested while DNA report is still awaited.Furthermore, four remaining have been challaned and all the accused havebeen arrested.”

IGP Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has informed that 03 cases of similarnature have been registered in Mardan Region and all accused have beenarrested. Moreover, no such incident has so far been reported from otherDistricts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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Regional Directorate of human Rights, Balochistan has informedthat 02 similar cases have been reported and both accused arrested.

IGP Sindh has furnished “Nil” report. Whereas Police Department,ICT has not yet provided any information.

129. *Ms. Munawara Bibi Baloch: (Transferred from 3rd Session)


(a) the steps being taken by the Government to improve low gaspressure in the cities of Balochistan Province during winter; and

(b) whether the Federal Government has taken notice of low gaspressure in various cities of the said province; if so, the detailsthereof?

Minister for Petroleum Division (Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Khan):(a) The SSGC has taken following steps to improve low gas pressure inBalochistan:

(1) Quetta Pipeline (QPL) Capacity ‘ Enhancement Project, whichhas been completed in 2017-18 has enhanced the overall pipelinecapacity from 149 MMCFD to 200 MMCFD for supply of gasto Quetta and surrounding areas.

(2) Installation of One New Compressor Unit of 200 MMCFDCapacity at HQ-Sibi and installation of one standby CompressorUnit at HQ-Shikarpur. This project will increase pipeline capacityfrom 200 MMCFD to 226 MMCFD.

(3) In addition to above, the Company has designed differentreinforcement Schemes to redress the low pressure problems. Detailis given at Annex-I.

(b) Sui Southern Gas Company Limited is always concerned tosupply adequate gas pressure to all gas customers especially in the Provinceof Balochistan. A number of measures are being taken by reinforcing the existingsystem, the details are already given at part (a) of the question.


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130. *Ms. Shams Un Nisa: (Transferred from 3rd Session)

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state the year-wise changesmade in per unit cost of electricity since 01-01-2018 alongwith detailsthereof?

Reply not received.

131. *Ms.Mussarat Rafiq Mahesar: (Transferred from 3rd Session)

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state whether itis a fact that the Government has increased toll tax rates for differentcategories of vehicles on Highways and Motorways in the country; ifso, the reasons thereof?

Minister of State for Communications (Mr. Murad Saeed):National Highway Authority (NHA) has rationalized toll rates for differentcategories of vehicles on National Highways & Motorways w.e.f Ist July,2018. Latest toll rates attached at Annex-A.

As per NHA Tolling Policy, the toll rates are reviewed periodicallyafter every three (03) years considering the Consumer Price Index.

Annex-A

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132. *Moulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali: (Transferred from 3rd Session)


(a) the total generation of electricity at present; and

(b) the total electricity being generated through Hydel PowerPlants?

Reply not received.

133. *Moulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali: (Transferred from 3rd Session)

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the Lowari Tunnel Project has beencompleted; if so, the date of completion thereof;

(b) the total cost incurred on its completion; and

(c) whether it is also a fact that Lowari Tunnel is closed on variousoccasions for all types of transportation; if so, the reasonsthereof?

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Minister of State for Communications (Mr. Murad Saeed): (a)The civil works of Lowari Tunnel Project comprising two tunnels of length 8.5km and 1.9 km, four bridge, approach roads and platforms have beencompleted on 16th November 2017 and are now under defect liability periodof one year. However, the Electro-Mechanical (E&M) Works are underprocurement and yet to commence.

(b) Time of two (02) years is envisaged for completion of permanentE&M Works of the tunnel after its commencement. Furthermore, Rs. 24.52billion has been incurred so far at the project. The expected total cost of theproject at completion will be approximately Rs.40 billion.

(c) After the completion of civil works, some temporary andprovisional (soft operation) of Electro-Mechanical (E&M) works were madeinside the tunnel and was opened to traffic twice a day, which was successivelyincreased to nine (09) hours on the demand by the Commissioner Malakand.Thus, total operation hours eighteen (18) hours with two (02) hours gepbetween traffic use for cleaning the smoke and toxic gases. The detail of timingschedule is enclosed at Annex-A.

Further increase in frequency and timing beyond total eighteen (18)hours is practically not possible particularly during late night.

The design and supervisory consultant have strongly objected to theimprovised arrangements of temporary installation of limited Electro-Mechanical Work and thereupon, operation of tunnel for general public.However, keeping in view the grievances/ miseries of general public the tunnelis being temporarily (soft) operated for public ease.

It is pertinent to mention here that the Honorable Chief Justice ofPakistan was briefed on current timing during his recent visit at project site.The reply has also been submitted in Supreme Court of Pakistan in responseto the notice taken by the Chief Justice of Pakistan. Copy of reply is enclosedat Annex-B.

Current Tunnel operation timings will be reduced in coming winterseason because the Tunnel Access Roads become unapproachable for rescueat night due to pile of thick snow and avalanche threats on Access Roads.

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Tunnel timings will be further curtailed during the execution of permanentE&M Works inside the tunnel.

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)

134. *Ms. Uzma Riaz: (Transferred from 3rd Session)


(a) whether any mega project of development of roads was initiated/launched by the previous Government in Abbottabad duringthe last five years; if so, the details thereof; and

(b) whether funds were allocated for the said purpose in the PSDPsduring the aforesaid period; if so, the details thereof?

Minister of State for Communications (Mr. Murad Saeed): (a)National Highway Authority has initiated the Widening/ Improvement ofAbbottabad Built - up Area Project from Muslim Abad to Shahina JamilHospital. Total Length of the Project is 17 KM. The project includes thefollowing three packages:

Package - I:

From Muslimabad to Bus Stand: (6.8 KM)

• 4 Lane Dual Carriageway• Provision of protected U-Turns

Package - II:

From Bus Stand to Allh Hoo Chowk: (1.65 KM)

• Elevated 4 Lane Dual carriageway

Package - III:

From Allah Hoo Chowk to Abbottabad Public School (APS): (8.550KM)

• Existing road to be improved

• Provision of protected U-Turns.

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PC-1 for above three packages has been prepared by the ConsultantM/s ACE and submitted to NHA Planning Wing for checking/ scrutiny. Afterapproval from NHA Executive Board, the same will be submitted to CDWPfor approval.

As per recommendation of CDWP, two separate PC-1s i.e. One forland acquisition (Mauza wise) and 2nd for Construction of civil work havebeen prepared and submitted to NHA HQ as per the following detail:——————————————————————————————

S.No Description Estimated CostRs. In Million

——————————————————————————————1. Total cost for land acquisition, 11,413

Building Compensation andrelocation of utilities

2. Total construction cost. 5,133——————————————————————————————

Total (Rs. In Million) 16,546——————————————————————————————

(b) The relevant details is at Annex -A.

Annex -A

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135. *Mr.Mohammad Aslam Bhootani: (Transferred from 3rd Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that the electricity through K-Electric is beingsupplied to Lasbela District of Balochistan;

(b) whether it is also a fact that the transmission lines laid down insaid area are outdated and not fit to bear load capacity; and

(c) whether there is any plan of K-Electric or the FederalGovernment to upgrade/improve or replace the existing maintransmission line system in the said District?

Reply not received.

136. *Ch.Muhammad Barjees Tahir: (Transferred from 3rd Session)


(a) the daily demand of Oil in Pakistan at present;

(b) the share of domestic Oil to meet the said demand; and

(c) the names of countries from which Pakistan is importing Oil atpresent alongwith the rates thereof?

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Minister for Petroleum Division (Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Khan): (a)Daily demand of oil in the country at present is about 537,000 barrels.

(b) Out of which 15% demand is met through indigenous crude oilwhile 85% requirements are met through imports in the shape of crude oil andrefined petroleum products.

(c) The names of countries from which Pakistan is importing oil aregiven below also indicating the rate thereof:

137. *Mr.Muhammad Bashir Khan: (Transferred from 3rd Session)

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state whether it is a factthat a number of villages of Lower Dir do not have gas at present; ifso, the steps being taken by the Government to supply gas in the saidvillages?

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Minister for Petroleum Division (Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Khan):SNGPL has reported that gas supply has been commissioned in some localities ofLower Dir since December-2013 & development activities are still in progress inother areas of Lower Dir. Approximately 300 KMs network has been laid andcommissioned till now in following 17 Nos. localities:

1. Odigram.2. Munjay.3. Manzaray Tangy.4. Baroon.5. Haji Abad.6. Shehzadi.7. Kandaro.8. Balambat.9. Khema.

10. Malakand Paya.11. Malakand Bala.12. Koherai.13. Mangoay.14. Andiray.15. Timergara.16. Sheikhan.17. Khungay.

A large number of new consumers are being added on this network Inaddition to this, localities such as Chakdara, Haji Abad, Ouch, Talash and Rabbathave been partially developed & a gas network of approximate 49 Kms is readyfor commissioning.

With regards to supply of gas to the villages having no gas facility, SNGPLcan undertake, feasibility/survey for cost estimates. However, this can only becarried out subject to approval of schemes and availability of funds.

138. *Sheikh Rohale Asghar: (Transferred from 3rd Session)

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state the totallength of the National Highways constructed during the tenure of thepresent Government?

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Minister of State for Communications (Mr. Murad Saeed): Thedetail of National Highways under construction is given at Annexure-A.

The present government is committed to complete these projects.

It is mentioned that new projects of National Highways are atAnnexure-B.


139. *Sahibzada Sibghatullah: (Transferred from 3rd Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that electricity will be supplied to Upper Dir(NA-5) from Golen Gol Power Project, Chitral;

(b) if the answer to part ((a) above is in the affirmative, the time bywhich electricity will be supplied to the said area?

Minister for Power Division (Mr. Omar Ayub Khan): (a) Theup-gradation of 66 kV grid station Upper Dir to 132 kV has been approvedunder 7th STG plan. The 132 kV transmission line for Upper Dir grid stationhas been proposed from the newly energized transmission line emanating fromGolen Gol Hydro Power Project to 132kV Timergara GSS, through IN &OUT arrangement at Upper Dir. Tender for towers foundation has beenawarded and the work is under progress.

Furthermore, the design & specification for proposed 132 kV gridstation Upper Dir is under preparation and in final stage. After issuance ofdesign & drawings, tender for up-gradation of existing 66 kV grid stationUpper Dir to 132 kV will be called.

(b) Minimum 12-months are required for the completion of theproject.

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140. *Mrs. Shahida Akhtar Ali: (Transferred from 3rd Session)


(a) the number of mine labourers who died in the incidents duringthe last three years; and

(b) the compensation/facilities being provided by the Governmentto the members of families of said labourers?

Minister for Petroleum Division (Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Khan): (a)As per Constitutional provisions, all minerals other than nuclear substances areProvincial subject. Regulatory authority for monitoring workers’ safety in miningoperations, managing ‘ labour welfare measures’ and payment of compensationto the labourers affected in mine accidents rests with the Provinces. The informationprovided by the concerned Provincial Departments regarding the question istabulated below:——————————————————————————————

Name of Province Number of mine labourerswho died in mine accidentsduring the last three years

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Balochistan 123

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa 58

Punjab 187

Sindh 26

A.J.K. 4

FATA 34——————————————————————————————

Total: 432——————————————————————————————

(b) The Provincial Inspectorate of Mines, Mines Labour WelfareOrganization, Commissioner Workmen Compensation and Workers’ WelfareBoard play a facilitation role for the deceased mine workers. The compensationand facilities provided to the legal heirs of the deceased mine labourers aresummarized as follows:

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- Payment of compensation amount prescribed by the ProvincialGovernment under Workmen’s Compensation Act Rs. 200,000/-to Rs. 500,000/- by the mine owner through CompensationCommissioner.

- Death grant to the sum of Rs.500,000/-, marriage grant ofRs. 100,000/- for miners’ daughters and talent scholarships to childrenfrom Workers’ Welfare Fund by the Provincial Workers’ WelfareBoard.

- The families of deceased labourers also mostly benefit from thefacilities managed by the Mines Labour Welfare Organization forfree health-care, education and stipends for studies in otherinstitutions.

141. *Ms.Mussarat Rafiq Mahesar: (Transferred from 3rd Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that China has offered Pakistan to generateelectricity from the sea waves; if so, the details thereof; and

(b) how much time will it take for generating electricity therefrom?

Reply not received.

142. *Mr. Abdul Qadir Patel: (Transferred from 3rd Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that gas has not been supplied by theGovernment to residents of New Chakwal City Housing Schemeso far; if so, the reasons thereof;

(b) the total number of applications submitted by the administrationand residents of the said Housing Scheme during the last fiveyears for supply of gas in the said Society alongwith the detailsthereof;

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(c) the total expenditures to be incurred for supply of the same; and

(d) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to supply gas in the said Housing Society; if so,when it will be implemented?

Minister for Petroleum Division (Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Khan):(a) SNGPL has reported that it is the fact that gas connection has not beenprovided to the Chakwal City Housing Scheme. A Moratorium was imposedby the Government in the 2011 on provision of gas connections to new housingschemes, which was later relaxed by the Federal Cabinet in the 2017, on thebasis of RLNG supplies. Applications of the Housing Scheme were notprocessed as the Municipal Committee Chakwal has declared the housingscheme as illegal / unapproved for laying of gas network.

(b) The developer of the society submitted an application on29-11-2017 against ID No. 8152762013 for provision of RLNG connectionto the Society. The details of consumers in the Society are as under:

Total number of houses = 1656Special Domestic cases = 06Commercial cases = 212

(c) Owing to the non-approved status of the Housing Scheme, surveyhas not been carried out, which is pre-requisite in order to determineexpenditures.

(d) As stated above at ‘a’ the Society has been declared illegal/unapproved by the Municipal Committee Chakwal vide their letterNo. MCC- CKI/630 dated 13.06.2018. Therefore SNGPL would onlyproceed further upon receipt of a NOC for the Society from the concerneddevelopment authority.

143. *Ms. Shamim Ara Panhwar: (Transferred from 3rd Session)

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state if there isany proposal under consideration of the Government to establishevening courts throughout the country; if so, when it will beestablished?

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Minister for Law and Justice (Dr. Muhammad Farogh Naseem):Presently there is no such proposal under consideration in this Division.

144. *Mr. Sher Akbar Khan: (Transferred from 3rd Session)

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state whetherthere is any proposal under consideration of the Government to linkDistrict Buner with Swat Motorway; if so, the time by which it will beimplemented; if not, the reasons thereof?

Minister of State for Communications (Mr. Murad Saeed): TheSwat Motorway is a provincial project. Currently there is no consideration inNHA to connect Buner with Swat Motorway.

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

7. *Mr. Ramesh Lal:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state whether there is anyproposal under consideration of the Government to change the oldelectric transmission lines of Mohallah Drub, Ghareebabad, Heerabadand Habib Masjid Road, Shahdadkot, District Qambar Shahdadkot,Sindh; if so, when it will be implemented?

Reply not received.

8. *Mr. Saad Waseem:


(a) the estimated cost of Dasu Hydroelectric Power Project andthe amount/quantum of loan approved by the World Bankthereof;

(b) the details for planning and execution of each stage of theproject;

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(c) whether it is a fact that authorities concerned are unable tomeet the cut off date to complete each stage of the project;

(d) whether it is also a fact that the World Bank has also shown itsconcern and has cautioned the Government that the cost of theproject may escalate due to delay in its completion; and

(e) whether the Government intends to inquire into the bureaucraticand ministerial hurdles in the way of the project to expedite thesame and hold the responsibles accountable; if so, the detailsthereof?

Transferred to Water Resources Division for answer on Next Rota Day.

9. *Engr. Sabir Hussain Kaim Khani:


(a) the steps being taken by the Hyderabad Electricity SupplyCompany to meet the increasing demand of electricity inHyderabad; and

(b) whether any survey has been carried out to replace the oldtransmission lines and poles in said area; if not, the time bywhich same will be carried out?

Minister for Power Division (Mr. Omar Ayub Khan): (a)Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) has planned various networkexpansion and rehabilitation works during the next FY 2018-19 (Annex-A).This plan envisages rehabilitation and expansion of the existing transmissionand distribution network infrastructure in the territory of HESCO. Load growthis a continuous phenomena due to increase in population, influx of electronichousehold gadgets and urbanization. HESCO has proposed a plan which isexpected to cater for its future requirements.

(b) Rehabilitation is a continuous process to replace old lines andpoles in the area. Presently following H.T and L.T proposals have beenapproved for District Hyderabad for year 2018-19.

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(Rs. In Million)——————————————————————————————

DOP H.T. 9 46.835L.T. 1 1.109

ELR H.T. 3 33.249L.T. 6 4.326

——————————————————————————————(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)

10. *Mir Amer Ali Khan Magsi:


(a) whether it is a fact that previous Government had approved anew Power Grid Station for Kambar Shahdadkot; if so, the timeby which it will be installed; and

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to replace old transmission lines of Kambar, Warah,Nasirabad, Ghaji Khuhawar and Shahdadkot?

Reply not received.

11. *Mr. Riaz Fatyana:


(a) the locations to which electricity has not been supplied inNational Assembly Constituency No.113; and

(b) the time by which the electricity will be provided in the saidlocations/areas?

Reply not received.

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12. *Mr. Saad Waseem:

Will the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) hasevaluated discrepancies/shortcomings which occurred in theGeneral Elections, 2018; if so, the details thereof; and

(b) the steps being taken by the ECP to address such discrepancies/shortcomings in future?

Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs (Mr. Ali MuhammadKhan): (a) & (b) As enshrined in Section 14 of the Elections Act, 2017 theElection Commission of Pakistan has to make postelection review of theimplementation of Action plan prepared under the above Section. The workon postelection review has commenced. For the purpose feedback ofstakeholders will also be obtained. Accordingly, after compilation of report itwill be presented before Parliament which will cover background, challenges,shortcomings and proposed recommendations for improvement.

13. *Rana Tanveer Hussain:


(a) whether it is a fact that the Federal Government has changedthe appointment status from permanent to contractual of abouthundred officers of National Highways Authority working inGrade-19 or above;

(b) if so, the details alongwith the reasons thereof?

Minister of State for Communications (Mr. Murad Saeed): (a)NHA has withdrawn the regularization of 78 Officers of BS-18 & 19 videoffice order dated 26-09-2018 (Annex-A).

(b) In pursuance of order of Honorable Supreme Court of Pakistanpassed in Crl. M. A. No. 950 of 2017 in Crl. O.P No. 226 of 2016, NHAExecutive Board, the competent authority for BS-18 and BS-19 posts in itsmeeting held on 12.06.2018 (Annex-B) decided the following:

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i. Regularization orders of 78 officers in BS-18 & BS-19 is herebywithdrawn ab-initio in the light of Paragraph 7 of ICA judgmentdated April 09, 2015 read with Paragraph 26 of judgment incase of “Syed Mubashir Raza Jaffri Vs Employees of Old AgeBenefits” having no regular posts to adjust them at the time ofregularization.

ii. The services of the above referred 78 officers be placed oncontract basis as per their original terms and conditions of initialcontract service for the period of two years w.e.f the date ofissuance of de-notification order of regularization. Thereafter,their services may be extended on yearly basis by the ExecutiveBoard, being appointing authority for BS- 18 & BS-19 on thebasis of their satisfactory performance.

In compliance to the above decision of NHA Executive Board theregularization of 78 officers in BS- 18 & 19 has been withdrawn vide orderdated 26-09-2018 (Annex-A).


14. *Prince Muhammad Nawaz Alai:


(a) whether it is a fact that 33 KV Grid Stations of Thakot wasupgraded to 132 KV Grid under PSDP in 2010-11 and tenderwas also floated thereof;

(b) if so, why work has not started thereon so far; and

(c) whether there is any proposal to start the work thereon and thetime by which it will be completed?

Minister for Power Division (Mr. Omar Ayub Khan): (a) It isintimated that the rehabilitation of the damaged building of 33-KV Grid StationThahkot was completed during 2010-2011 under ERRA-Project.

Further, the up gradation of 33 KV Thahkot Grid Station to 132 KVand construction of its associated 132 KV Transmission line from 132 KVGrid Station Besham is approved under PESCO’s own resources.

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(b) & (c) The construction of 132 KV Switch yard at the Grid Stationis completed while the electrical equipment including Power Transformer etc.are yet to be arranged and installed.

Similarly, the construction of associated 132 KV Transmission line forthe Grid Station is in progress from 132 KV Grid Station Besham. However,Right of way problems are being faced in construction of Transmission line.

Funds to the tune of Rs. 144 Million for the Grid Station and Rs. 240Million for the construction of associated Transmission line are required tocomplete the work. All possible efforts will be made to complete the projectup to 2019-20 subject to clearance of the Right of way problems andavailability of funds.

15. *Ms. Sajida Begum:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state the location-wiseoil refineries established by the Government in the country atpresent?

Minister for Petroleum Division (Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Khan):There are two small Government refineries i.e. ENAR Petroleum RefiningFacility (ENAR-I) and (ENAR-II) respectively located at Karachi, whilePak-Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO) located at Mahmood Kot, Muzafargarhhas 60% Government shareholding and UAE has 40% shareholding.

16. *Ms. Sajida Begum:


(a) whether Oil Refinery is being established/constructed in GwadarTown with the assistance of Saudi Arabia;

(b) if so, the time by which it will be established?

Minister for Petroleum Division (Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Khan):(a) Yes, the preliminary proposal for establishing an oil refinery project atGwadar has been shared with Saudi Arabia.

(b) The proposal is at the initial stage on which negotiations areunderway with Saudi investors.

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17. *Rana Tanveer Hussain:


(a) whether it is a fact that the Government has executed a gaspipeline agreement with Russia;

(b) if so, the details alongwith the interest rate thereof?

Minister for Petroleum Division (Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Khan):(a) The Government of Pakistan and the Russian Federation entered intoGovernment to Government (G to G) Agreement on the Cooperation for theDevelopment of North-South Gas Pipeline Project (“Project”) on 16thOctober, 2015.

(b) The Project will be capable of transporting 1.2 BCFD of gasfrom Karachi to Lahore by laying 42" diameter 1122 Km. The Project will beimplemented the Build Own Operate and Transfer (BOOT) model for a25 year term by the Russian nominated entity. The EconomicCoordination Committee has established a Price Negotiation Committeewhich is currently evaluating the price proposal.The interest rate hasnot yet been determined.

Furthermore, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ministryof Energy of the Russian Federation and Ministry of Energy (PetroleumDivision) of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on “Cooperation in ImplementingOff-Shore Gas Pipeline Project” was signed on 27th September, 2018.

The MoU merely envisages a feasibility study to the carried out at thecost and risk of the Russian side. Therefore, there is no interest rate involvedin the Project at this stage.

18. *Mr. Rana Iradat Sharif Khan:

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state whether theAttorney General Office has permitted to establish the InternationalDisputes Unit for Pakistan; if so, the law/rules thereof?

Reply not received.

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19. *Mr. Ramesh Lal:


(a) the number of officers working in the National HighwaysAuthority at present alongwith the names, designations andspecialty thereof;

(b) the pay and allowances admissible to said officers at present;

(c) the TA/DA paid to said officers during the last five years; and

(d) the prescribed procedure for postings and taking on deputationof officers in NHA at present?

Minister of State for Communications (Mr. Murad Saeed): (a)506 officers in BS- 17 and above are currently working in NHA. Their nameand designation is at Annex-A.

(b) The monthly pay & allowances admissible to the above officershas been indicated against each officer mention in the Annex-A.

(c) TA/DA paid to these officers during the last 5 years i.e.26-10-2013 to 26-10-2018 also given in Annex-A.

(d) Posting/ Transfer

Procedure for posting/ transfer of NHA employees is laid down inPara 4.10 of NHA (Appointment & Transfer) Regulation-2002 approved byNHA Executive Board (Annex-B. Silent features are as under:

- The normal tenure of posting of Officers and staff shall be threeyears on the same post, which can be extended for further two years.

- The above principle may not apply in cases of purely technical officers/expects, who have been recruited for a particular post/cadre.

- As far as possible an employee of 57 years or more age shall beposted to the nearest station of native town and shall not be transferredfrom one station to the other.

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- The employees in BS-15 and below shall, as far as possible, berotated within the same region/ station.

- The deputation/contract employees of NHA shall be granted thecurrent/ additional charge of a higher post as per actual requirementsof the Authority, where no regular officer of NHA capable to handlethe said post efficiently is available.

Deputation: Rule 12(7) of NHA Service Rules-1995 (Annex-C) laysdown that:

“The competent Authority may acquire the services of employeesfrom Government Department Autonomous/ Semi Autonomous orlocal bodies against direct quota posts or if a person of requiredqualification and experience is not available for promotion on suchterms of deputation as may be agreed to in consultation with thelending department/body, which shall be in consonance with theFederal Government Rules on the subject”.

Procedure:

Procedure for posting of employees of other departments on deputationin NHA is specified in Paras 4.1 to 4.5 in NHA (Appointment and Transfer)Regulations (Annex-D). Salient feature as under:

- Transfer on deputation will be allowed only when it should not bepossible to fill the vacant posts through normal source of methods ofappointment in the cadre.

- The deputation will not effect the promotion of NHA employees andit will be in the public interest.

- Deputation shall be only against the posts in BS-16 and above. Fillingof lower positions through deputation shall be allowed in veryexceptional circumstances.

The requisitions of services of employees of other departments arereferred to Ministry of Communications. The MoC, after obtaining requisiteNOC from concerned department notify the deputation.


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20. *Syed Rafiullah:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state the percentage ofincrease in gas price by the Government alongwith the reasonsthereof?

Minister for Petroleum Division (Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Khan):The percentage increase in gas sale price is at annexure ‘A’.

The main reason for “Sale Price” revision of Natural Gas is that SSGCLand SNGPL were selling gas at a “Sale Price” which was lower than their“Prescribed Price” (revenue required to operate including cost of gas). Thissituation caused an unprecedented revenue shortfall of both Sui Companiesas the “Sale Price” of natural gas had not been revised in the last five years inline with the revenue requirements of the said companies which necessitatedincrease in gas “Sale Price”.

ANNEXURE-A——————————————————————————————

Domestic Slab %Increase——————————————————————————————

Up to 50m3

10%

Up to 100m3

15%

Up to 200m3

20%

Up to 300m3

25%

Up to 400m3

30%

Up to 500m3

143%

Above 500m3

143%

Commercial 40%

Fertilizer (feed) — Old 50%

Fertilizer (Fuel) 40%

General Industrial & Captive 40%

Power 57%

Cement 30%

CNG 40%——————————————————————————————

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21. *Mr. Rana Iradat Sharif Khan:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state the number ofupstream petroleum companies running/conducting business inPakistan at present?

Minister for Petroleum Division (Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Khan):Presently, twenty four (24) oil and gas exploration companies are working asoperators in the country. Besides, thirty (30) E & P companies are also conductingtheir business as non-operator.

22. *Syed Hussain Tariq:


(a) whether the concerned authority has taken notice of low pressureof gas in Municipal Committee, Tando Jam, District Hyderabad;if so, the details thereof; and

(b) the steps being taken to enhance pressure of natural gas in saidarea?

Minister for Petroleum Division (Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Khan):(a) SSGC has reported that the Company is committed to supply uninterruptedgas supply to its customers. Low gas pressure complaints from any area arebeing attended to and resolved by enhancing the system pressures and undercapacity pipelines are reinforced with bigger dia meter pipeline. In the financialyear 2017-18, reinforcement scheme for AlMadina Colony and RasheedColony Tando Jam was executed and commissioned:

(b) The Company further reported that in the Financial Year 2018-19, around 7 Kms pipeline for reinforcement of the system is planned forTando Jam and Tando Qaiser and will be executed accordingly.

23. *Syed Hussain Tariq:


(a) whether it is a fact that millions of rupees were released toprovide gas to rural Tehsils of Hyderabad during the fiscalyear 2015-16;

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(b) if answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, whether it isalso a fact that conerned department could not provide gas tosaid tehsils; if so, the reasons thereof;

(c) the present status of funds which were provided/allocated forthe purpose during the said period alongwith the utilizationthereof; and

(d) the time by which gas will be provided to said Tehsils?

Minister for Petroleum Division (Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Khan):(a) SSGCL has reported that Rs. 19.104 million (over & above cost criteriashare) were allocated / released to SSGCL for gasification schemes of eightvillages of Tehsil & District Hyderabad. SSGCL also invested with cost criteriashare of Rs. 15.714 million for the said schemes.

(b) In fact, out of eight villages of the above gasification schemes,one village has been commissioned on gas, while the remaining schemes ofseven villages are under execution.

(c) The desired information is attached as Annexure.

(d) The Company further reported that the execution work of above07 Nos. schemes is under progress and will be completed by June-2019.


24. *Prince Muhammad Nawaz Alai:


(a) whether it is a fact that the territories of tehsil Aalai Thakot,Sub Division Basham has been included in Swat Circle, whichwas included previously in Hazara Division territorial limits; ifso, the reasons thereof; and

(b) the time by which Tehsil Aalai Thakot will be included in HazaraCircle-II which is near and easy in approach for the local peopleof Hazara?

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Minister for Power Division (Mr. Omar Ayub Khan): (a) Yes, it isa fact that Besham sub division, previously sub office of rural sub divisionMansehra Hazara circle, was upgraded as sub division during January, 2015and later on detached from rural division Mansehra, Hazara circle and attachedwith Swat division-II, Swat circle on March 2015 for redressal of publicgrievances.

(b) PESCO has issued work order for two new feeders amountingto Rs. 25387863/- for execution. Hence 11-KV Allai &l1-KV Kala Dhaka(Torghar) will be segregated from 11-KV Besham-1, Besham-II & Thakotfeeders.

The work is expected to be completed by June 2019, subject to, noright of way problem at site during the execution.

25. *Syed Rafiullah:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state whether it is a factthat loadshedding of electricity is still being carried out in the country;if so, the reasons thereof; and the time by which it will be ended?

Reply not received.

ISLAMABAD: TAHIR HUSSAIN,The 4th Novermber, 2018 Secretary.

PCPPI— 2067(18) NA—4-11-2018—650.

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(4th Session)

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

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“UNSTARRED QUESTIONS AND THEIR REPLIES”

For Monday, the 5th November, 2018

44. Mr. Riaz Fatyana: (Transferred from 3rd Session)


(a) how long has General Manager, Sul Northern Gas Pipelines(SNGPL), Faisalabad been posted in his present positionalongwith the reasons for posting him there, inspite of completionof his tenure and when will a new General Manager, (SNGPL),Faisalabad be posted;

(b) the number of gas connections provided on merit during thelast three years in NA-113 Constituency; and

(c) the date-wise total number of pending applications for domesticand commercial gas connections in NA-113 Constituency andwhen time such connections will be provided against the pendingapplications?

Minister for Petroleum Division (Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Khan): (a)SNGPL has reported that Mr. Muhammad Hanif has been posted as GeneralManager, Faisalabad (Distribution) since 07-04-2016.

Posting / transfer of Executives in SNGPL is made in view of theirexperience and operational requirements of the Company.

(b) 5044 gas connections have been installed on merit in NA-113 duringthe last 03 years (15-102015 to 15-10-2018)

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(c) A total number of 7714 Nos. domestic and 04 Commercial gasapplications are pending in NA-113 till 16-10-2018. Presently, the Companyis processing those applications which were acknowledged upto 30-12-2016.

All pending applications will be processed as per their turn/ merit.

45. Mr. Riaz Fatyana: (Transferred from 3rd Session)

Will the Minister for Postal Services be pleased to state:

(a) whether performance of the Pakistan Post is decreasing; if so,the reasons thereof;

(b) how can the performance and reputation of Postal Services ofPakistan be improved to compete with private sector services;

(c) how the standard of field staff and offices environment, dealingswith the general public, infrastructure, training and services willbe improved and the time limit thereof; and

(d) the total value in rupees of the property, the area of land andbuildings owned by the Postal Services of Pakistan?

Minister of State for Communications (Mr. Murad Saeed): (a)Pakistan Post is an indispensable communication link with the country’s vastpopulation and rural areas. The postal network stretches to touch virtuallyevery town, hamlet and person in the country.

The position of revenue receipts of the Pakistan Post Office Department(PPOD) for the last three years are given blow.——————————————————————————————

Year Revenue Receipt by the PPOD %age——————————————————————————————

2014-2015 9,673.512 5.65%

2015-2016 10,231.383 5.77%

2016-2017 11,226.489 9.73%

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The revenue of the department shows increasing trend of 5.65%,5.77%, and 9.73% during the last three years respectively. It indicatesconfidence of customers and healthy performance of the department.

The volume of registered and unregistered mail articles booked duringthe last five years are as under:———————————————————————————————

Year Registered Mail Unregistered(in million) Mail (in million)

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2013-14 27.371 242.514

2014-15 28.161 199.364

2015-16 28.348 322.583

2016-17 28.674 252.557

2017-18 30.542 232.936

——————————————————————————————The figures of registered mail article reflect increasing popularity of

the service among the masses.

The volume of Express Mail of last five years is as under:——————————————————————————————Sl. No. Year No. of Express Post

Service Traffic——————————————————————————————

1. 2012-13 5.668 Million

2. 2013-14 4.287 Million

3. 2014-15 4.383 Million

4. 2015-16 4.698 Million

5. 2016-17 5.950 Million

——————————————————————————————The Traffic and Revenue of Traditional International Mail for the last

five years is as under: —

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——————————————————————————————Year Number Number Net Revenue receipt

of Foreign of Foreign in foreign exchangeArticles Articles (Rupees in Million)

(Outward) (inward)——————————————————————————————

2013-14 4452,146 311,046 26.4292014-15 368,818 381,955 41.9472015-16 352,035 488,957 26.7792016-17 317,412 666,388 11.6182017-18 490,486 972,414 47.186

——————————————————————————————Total: 1,980,897 2,820,760 153.959

——————————————————————————————It is worth mentioning that our incoming mail is increasing, and that has

a positive effect on International Post revenue, Above table shows that PakistanPost has been in positive in terms of net receipts on account of Internationalmail:

REASONS OF DECLINE OF TRADITIONAL MALL

- Personal letters have almost vanished.

- There is an increase in our Express Services. However, there is adeclining trend in traditional parcel mail as people are diverting tofaster services,

- Pakistan Post’s quality of service has been affected due to stoppageof operation of certain air lines from Pakistan. In past, Pakistan utilizedLufthansa airline which has its operations worldwide. Pakistan Postis utilizing the services of transit countries for many destinationsspecially for in North America where our contractual air lines do notoperate, Sending parcels through a third country slows down delivery.This causes negative effect on the business.

Pakistan Post is providing its services throughout Pakistan in far flungrural areas hence its operational requirements are also high whereas the existingoperational vehicles fleet is inadequate to cater the ever expanding postalrequirements.

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Lack of modern equipment and technology required for digitalizationof postal network has placed Pakistan Post at a disadvantageous position tocompete with the other Private Courier Companies. Moreover, insufficientallocation of funds for modernization/development is another reason to makeit compatible with private couriers.

Population and postal services are increasing at steady pace but newposts have not been created since 1992-93 and no recruitment has been madesince 2011 which has resulted into an acute shortage of operational staffthroughout the country. This is one of the main reasons of declining performance.

In the presence of Internet, Mobile SMS, Face Book, E-mail, Tweeterand WhatsApp, the decreasing of unregistered private letter mail is a worldwidephenomenon and Pakistan is also not an exception.

(b) & (c) STEPS TAKEN TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE ANDREPUTATION OF POSTAL SERVICES AT PAR WITHPRIVATE SECTOR SERVICES:—

Following steps have been taken by Pakistan Post Management toimprove the performance and reputation of postal services at par with privatesector services.

1. Introduction of Ums-Cash On Delivery Service(Ums-Cod)

Pakistan Post has introduced a new service namely “UMS-CASHON DELIVERY”. Packets, parcels and printed papers prepaidwith postage of UMS fee may be transmitted by the inland post asCOD articles, provided that the amount specified for remittance tothe sender in the case of any such articles does not exceed Rs.100,000/-. At present, the UMS COD Service is available in 226cities and towns of the country.

2. Introduction of Electronic Money Order service (EMO).

Electronic Money Order (EMO) is the swift way to transfer moneyfrom one post office to other post office. The EMO Service isconsidered as the safe, affordable and accurate to transfer money inPakistan among. 83 GPOs.

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3. Enhancing Maximum Limit Of Urgent Money Orders (UMO)

To cater the varied needs of the customers and to enhance the scopeof the service, maximum limit of a single Urgent Money Order hasbeen enhanced from Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 20,000/- and for UMS-COD a single Urgent Money Order has been enhanced fromRs. 20,000/- to Rs. 100,000/-,

4. Expansion of Express Post Track & Trace System (EMTTS)

Express Mail Track & Trace System (EMTTS) extended to 83General Post Offices (GPOs), 03 Post Malls, 04 Post Offices and52 District Mail Offices (DMOS). The provision of SMS intimationto sender and recipient regarding delivery and booking of EP articleshave been initiated. The Call Center for Customer on modern lineshas been established.

5. Motorization of Postmen Beats.

For prompt disposal of Postal Mail Pakistan Post has provided 1961motor cycles to Postmen.

6. Same Day Delivery service at Lahore, Islamabad andRawalpindi.

To counter the market penetration of the private courier companiesand to diversify services portfolio to capture emerging marketsegments in Lahore City, Same Day Delivery Service was launchedfor Lahore City on experimental basis at selected Post Offices forselected areas with special rates, by utilizing existing human, technicaland budgetary resources. Business statistics and customer responseis very encouraging and reflects success of the service. After thesuccess of service of Lahore, the same have been launched atIslamabad and Rawalpindi.

Dealing With the General Public

Constant effort is underway to bring about a change in the attitude ofcounter clerks supervisory cadre and officers involved in publicdealing.

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Directions issued to all field formations to:

— Politely deal with Customers

— Display guidance boards for Customers

— Designate focal persons for resolution of Customers issues

In GPOs and large Post Offices, there are two / three tiers ofsupervisors on counter clerks to effectively monitor the working /behavior of counter staff to avoid any public complaint

Whenever any misbehavior comes to the notice, the officials aretaken to task and strict action is taken against the delinquent staff

Training of Staff

Training courses, seminars, workshops on are being held regularly atPostal Staff College, Postal Training Centers

Postal training centers and Postal Staff College are functioning underthe administrative umbrella of Pakistan Post

An annual training schedule is designed in• accordance with the needsand requirements of the postal employees in order to bring attitudinaland behavioral changes in the mindset of the employees and toenhance their managerial and operational skills

The following courses are included in the training schedules of thetraining centers and Postal Staff College, Islamabad

- Customers Care Enterprise Management - Stress Management - TimeManagement - Team Building - Business Leadership and projectManagement.

STEPS BEING TAKEN TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCEAND RPUTATION OF POSTAL SERVICES AT PAR WITH PRIVATESECTOR SERVICES

1. Mobile Money Transfer Solution:

Prime Minister has approved this project under Public PrivatePartnership basis. Pakistan Post will convert its all manual moneytransfer services into latest digital system, meeting international

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standards. The services included in this system are (i) Pension (ii)Micro-finance (iii) G2P / Poverty Alleviation Schemes (iv) POS (v)ATM (vi) e-commerce (vii) Insurance (viii) International remittances(ix) Wallet Cards; and (x) Mobile Applications etc.

2. Pakistan Post Logistics Company

PM also approved this project under Public Private Partnershipbasis. Under this Project Pakistan Post shall establish a LogisticsCompany i.e., POSTLOG. This Company will provide latesttechnology based logistics services to the general public of Pakistan.

3. Re-Branding of Pakistan Post

Developing Post Office as a brand and center of convenience &technology. Up-gradation of appearance and facilities in the postoffices for its better look and feel.

(d) Postal properties are situated at prime locations all over thePakistan. At present, there are 837 operational and 3317 residential buildingsin PPOD besides 120 vacant plots all over the Pakistan. The valuation of sucha large number of properties on sound bases need to engage an expert evaluator/actuary to have realistic figure. Details of Postal properties all over the countryis attached as Annex-A. However, for the time being, the rough estimates,collected/ascertained assessed with the help of local residents arc, herebysubmitted. Accordingly to these rough estimates the total value of propertiesof PPOD is Rs. 135,551.308 million.


46. Mr. Saad Waseem: (Transferred from 3rd Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that natural gas has not been provided toresidents of Pak PWD Housing Society, Islamabad, despite thedecision of the Wafaqi Mohtasib in favour of the residents of thesaid Society in 2017; if so, the reasons thereof;

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(b) the steps being taken to provide natural gas to the residents ofthe said Society expeditiously; and

(c) the names and addresses of the residents of the said Societywhose applications are pending with SNGPL, at present alongwith dates of submission of applications thereof?

Minister for Petroleum Division (Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Khan):(a) SNGPL has reported that gas connections to the residents of Pak-PWDHousing Society, Islamabad were provided initially. However, CapitalDevelopment Authority (CDA) declared this housing scheme as illegal/ un-approved vide their letter dated 11-03-2014 after which, further connectionsof Pak PWD residents could not be processed.

The Company has reported that the referred decision wasagainst CDA (and not against SNGPL) in Wafaqi Mohtasib compliant# WMS-HAQ/05691/17 dated 25-05-2017.

(b) Upon provision of NOC / approval by CDA, SNGPL will beable to process the applications of gas supply.

(c) There are 793 pending applications of PAK PWD HousingScheme (List attached).


47. Mr. Saad Waseem: (Transferred from 3rd Session)


(a) the street-wise details of residents of D-12/4, Islamabad to whommeters of gas connection have been provided at present; and

(b) whether it is a fact that residents of certain streets of the saidsector, including Street No.147 have not been provided metersof gas connection; if so, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Petroleum Division (Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Khan):(a) SNGPL has reported that 164 number of gas connections so far havebeen provided in the Sector D-12/4. The detail is given at Annex-A.

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(b) SNGPL has provided gas connections in following streets:

1 , 2 , 5 , 6 , 8 , 11 , 1 2 , 1 6 , 3 5 , 11 8 , 1 2 0 , 1 2 1 , 1 2 3 , 1 2 6 , 1 3 0 , 1 3 3134,135,137,142,143,144,146,147,148,148-A, 150 151,153,154.

As far as Street No. 147 is concerned, SNGPL has reported that fourgas connections have been provided so far. Gas network in the said street ispartially laid. Remaining connections of the said street will be provided afterlaying of said pipeline network and on turn/ merit basis.


48. Syed Javed Husnain: (Transferred from 3rd Session)


(a) the time by which price of a litre of petrol will be fixed at Rs.45;

(b) at what price a litre of petrol and diesel is being procured atpresent; and

(c) the details of the amount of Government taxes on each litre ofpetrol and diesel separately at present?

Minister for Petroleum Division (Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Khan):(a) As the domestic sale prices of petroleum products are linked directly tothe international oil market prices, therefore any increase and decrease in thedomestic oil prices are revised accordingly, after adding therein the requisitetaxes/costs. However, whenever the international price of petrol declines tothe desired corresponding per liter rate, the same will fixed accordingly by theGovernment.

(b) Currently the prices at which a litre of petrol and diesel are soldare as under:—

Petrol (Rs./litre) Diesel (Rs./litre)

69.46 76.00

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(c) Currently the details of the amount of Government taxes on alitre of petrol and diesel are as under:—

Petrol (Rs./litre) Diesel(Rs./litre)

Custom Duty 3.34 8.94Petroleum Levy 9.99 7.62GST 4.00 15.87

49. Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar: (Transferred from 3rd Session)

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state whether theGovernment has taken any initiative to encourage investments inthe renewable energy sector particularly in Wind and Solar Power?

Reply not received.

50. Malik Anwar Taj: (Transferred from 3rd Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that the Grid Station installed to supplyelectricity in Tehsil Shabqadar and Tangi are of low capacityand are unable to lift or sustain the load; and

(b) whether the Government intends to upgrade the above said GridStations; if so, the time by which the same will be upgraded?

Minister for Power Division (Mr. Omar Ayub Khan): (a) No, it is nota fact as 132 kV grid station Shabqadar and Tangi are capable to accommodatethe load and the system is running under normal operating condition with no lowvoltage problem.

(b) No plans are under consideration with PESCO for up-gradation ofthese grid stations.

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51. Mr. Kesoo Mal Kheeal Das: (Transferred from 3rd Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that the link roads and relevant interchangeson both sides of Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway have not beencompleted by the Government so far; if so, the time by whichthe same will be completed; and

(b) whether it is also a fact that the said Motorway is in dilapidatedcondition at different places; if so, the time by which it will berepaired?

Minister of State for Communications (Mr. Murad Saeed): (a)There are 08 Nos New Interchanges planned in M-9 Project. 06 NosInterchanges are operational. The remaining 2 Nos Interchanges located atMalir and Memon Goth are still under construction and will be operationallikely by February, 2019.

(b) The Motorway is in satisfactory condition; however, at fewlocations rutting has been observed which is because of overloading. TheConcessionaire will rectify it at his own cost; it is an ongoing process in aBOT model project.

52. Dr. Mahreen Razzaq Bhutto: (Transferred from 3rd Session)


(a) the total number of employees serving in NEPRA in NPG-I scaleand recruited directly through advertisements and how many ofthem are on Special Quota (Disabled), since 2013 till datealongwith their qualifications and domicile details;

(b) how many cases are pending in the courts against the recruitmentprocess/induction on the posts of NPG-I scale, since the inceptionof NEPRA till date; and

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(c) whether it is a fact that NEPRA accommodated the petitionerin petition titled “Amber VS FOP” filed in Islamabad HighCourt; if so, then what criteria/procedure was adopted by theNEPRA therefor?

Reply not received.

53. Mr. Irfan Ali Leghari: (Transferred from 3rd Session)


(a) the total amount collected by the Government since 01-01-2018under the heads of challan fee and fine imposed against trafficviolations on National Highways and Motorways; and

(b) whether the construction of housing project/society by theGovernment for Motorway Police is under consideration of theGovernment at present?

Minister of State for Communications (Mr. Murad Saeed): (a)Total amount collected by the National Highway Authority (NHA) under theheads of challan fee and fine imposed against traffic violations on NationalHighway and Motorways for the period January 2018 to September, 2018 isas under:——————————————————————————————

Period Fine Imposed Fine Collection(Rupees) (Rupees)

——————————————————————————————Jan 2018 to 3,040,618,197 3,040,524,661September 2018

—————————————————————————————— The difference of Rs.93,636 in fine imposed and fine collected is

under reconciliation.

(b) At present, no Housing Project/Society for National Highways& Motorway Police (NH&MP) is under consideration.

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54. Ms. Shahida Rehmani: (Transferred from 3rd Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that the National Highways Authority hasdecided to link all toll plazas on all National Highways in thecountry with e-tolling;

(b) if so, the time by which it will be implemented?

Minister of State for Communications (Mr. Murad Saeed): (a)NHA has already taken the initiative to link all the toll plazas on NationalHighways with electronic tolling. NHA intends to take up this exercise in aphased manner. N-5 (Karachi-LahorePeshawar) route is carrying the majorityof traffic therefore in the first phase N-5 will be linked with e-tolling.

(b) The task is likely to be completed for N-5 by Dec.-2019. Therest of toll plazas on National Highways will be linked thereafter.

55. Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Behan: (Transferred from 3rd Session)

Will the Minister for Postal Services be pleased to state whether thereis any proposal under consideration of the Government to make sameday delivery system for payment of money orders in all Post Officesin the country?

Minister of State for Postal Services (Mr. Murad Saeed): To fosterfurther development and diversification of postal services as well as to cater thevaried needs of the customers, specially trade and commerce persons, PakistanPost is already offering a full range of Financial Express Services as detailed below.It is also mentioned that the same day payment is being made to the customeragainst these services:—

FINANCIAL SERVICES:—

FAX MONEY ORDER SERVICE (FMO)ELECTRONIC MONEY ORDER SERVICE (EMO)

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1. FAX MONEY ORDER SERVICE (FMO), (146 Cities covered)

The Fax Money Orders are transmitted by fax to the destinations.

The maximum limit of single Fax Money Order is Rs. 50,00.

Same Day payment is effected at the door step of the payee uptovalue of Rs. 20,000/-’ for a single Fax Money Order,

Same Day Payment is effected at counter up to value ofRs. 20,001/- to 50,000/- for a single Fax Money Order.

The commission chargeable on FMO Service is as under:——————————————————————————————Sl. No. Value of M.O F.M.O. Commission——————————————————————————————

1. Upto Rs. 25,000/- Rs. 150/-2. From Rs. 25,001 to Rs. 50,000/- Rs. 300/-

——————————————————————————————2. ELECTRONIC MONEY ORDER SERVICE (EMO) (83GPOs

covered)

Electronic Money Order (EMO) is the swift way to transfer money fromone post office to other post office. The EMO Service is considered as the safe,affordable and accurate to transfer money in Pakistan among 83 GPOs.

SALIENT FEATURES OF ECTRONIC MONEY ORDER (EMO)

Booking of money orders at the countersInstant Transmission of money orderAvailable to en-cash at any GPO instantlyMore secure with unique transaction identifierSMS notification to the customers for Post to Post Service.The commission chargeable on EMO Service is as under:

——————————————————————————————Slab Rate of Commission

——————————————————————————————Upto Rs. 2,000 Rs. 50From 2,001 and upto Rs 5,000 Rs. 100

——————————————————————————————

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——————————————————————————————Slab Rate of Commission

——————————————————————————————

From 5,001 and upto Rs. 10,000 Rs. 200







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FUTURE PLAN

Extension of this service requires automation of all Post Offices. Due topaucity of funds the service of same day delivery of money orders of abovementioned schemes could not be extended to all Post Offices of the country.However a plan is under active consideration to overcome automation of all PostOffices and provision of Financial Services including Electronic Money Order(EMO) in collaboration with republic of Korea through Ministry Finance.

56. Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Behan: (Transferred from 3rd Session)

Will the Minister for Science and Technology be pleased to refer tothe Starred Question No.12 replied on 12-04-2017 and to state thepercentage of population to whom potable water is not being suppliedin the country at present?

Minister for Science and Technology (Mr. Muhammad AzamKhan Swati): Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR)is a R&D organization under the administrative control of Ministry of Scienceand Technology. The provision of clean drinking water falls under the domainof Provincial/ Local Governments, however, PCRWR conducted various waterquality monitoring projects in the country during 20022016.

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5. Mr. Ramesh Lal:


(a) whether it is a fact that there is low pressure of gas in DrubMohallah, Main Civil Hospital Road, Shahdadkot and VillageHetum Sohu, Tehsil Naseerabad, District Qambar Shahdadkot,Sindh at present;

(b) if so, the steps being taken by the Government to enhance thepressure of gas in the said areas?

Minister for Petroleum Division (Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Khan):(a) SSGC has reported that the Company is trying its level best to provideuninterrupted gas supply to its domestic customers.

The Company has checked the system pressures at Shahdadkot Townparticularly in the Drub Mohallah where adequate supply of gas pressure isavailable. However, a few days back, two low gas pressure complaints werereceived from the above area and these were rectified accordingly. However,in village Hetam Sohu, due to unconstrained demand, the pipeline network isnow under capacity and low gas pressure is being faced by the customers.

(b) SSGC has reinforced the system by laying about 1.5 Kms of 4"dia pipeline and now the customers are getting adequate supply of gas pressurein the said village Hetam Sohu.

The Company further reported that their teams are providing roundthe clock services for resolution of low pressure complaints in the area of itsfranchise.

6. Rana Sana Ullah Khan:

Will the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the Election Commission of Pakistanhas denied fundamental/constitutional right of several membersof the Senate, who were elected otherwise than as a candidateof a political party in the Senate’s Election which was held inMarch, 2018, to be part of a political party of their choice asprovided in clause (2) of article 63A that permits to a memberof a House having been elected otherwise than as a candidateor nominee of a political party, to become a member of a

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Parliamentary Party after such election by means of adeclaration in writing; if so, the justification thereof; and

(b) what remedial steps are being taken in this regard?

Reply not received.

7. Ms. Zahra Wadood Fatemi:

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state the total numberof violations by Indian forces across the Line of Control, WorkingBoundary and the International Border during the last three years?

Reply not received.

8. Mr. Salahuddin:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state the year-wise incidentsfaced by the Hyderabad Electricity Supply Company employees whileperforming their duties since 2013 to 2018 alongwith details of theirinjuries and number of deaths?

Minister for Power Division (Mr. Omar Ayub Khan): Since 2013,the employees of HESCO met with 132 serious accidents from which 36were fatal and 96 were non-fatal. Year-wise break up of fatal and non-fatalaccidents along with injuries is attached at Annex-A.


9. Mr. Salahuddin:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state the steps taken toimprove the performance of Hyderabad Electric Supply Companyand to address the complaints registered by the consumers in saidCompany?

Minister for Power Division (Mr. Omar Ayub Khan): The presentmanagement of HESCO has taken following steps to improve performanceand correct billing to consumers.

• Complaints regarding over reading/detection charges are beingdealt according to procedure in vogue.

• Customer complaint management system (Roshan Pakistan) hasbeen established in HESCO for speedy resolution of onlineconsumer complaints.

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• Pre-audit system of input data has been started for transparencyand reliability of billing. This will also avoid chances of over-billing.

• Customer services centres have been re-vamped and activatedat company, circle, division and sub-divisional level for promptdisposal of complaints.

• In pursuance of directions of Honorable Secretary Energy (PowerDivision), the advertisements regarding redressal of consumerscomplaints have been published in various newspapers mentioningtherein phone helpline, landline and mobile numbers of seniorofficers as well as Chief Executive Officer HESCO to facilitatethe consumers in connection with redressal of their grievances athigher levels. Copies of advertisement published on 25thSeptember, 2018 are also enclosed.

• To minimize meter reading complaints, pictures of meter readingsare being printed on electricity bills through “Mobile MeterReading” for which 97% accuracy has since been achieved andsuch complaints have decreased considerably.

• Moreover, the following forums are also functioning for redressalof consumers’ complaints:

- Customer Complaint Management System (Roshan Pakistan)under PITC Lahore has been established in HESCO forspeedy resolution of on line consumers’ complaints.

- Customer Service Centers have been revamped at Circle,Division & Sub Division levels for prompt disposal ofcomplaints.

10. Ms. Kishwer Zehra:


(a) whether it is a fact that Karachi is economic hub of Pakistanand its production capacity is being decreased due to energycrisis; and

(b) the time by which energy crisis will be controlled and productionwould be increased?

Reply not received.

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11. Ms. Kishwer Zehra:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state whether there isany other alternate option to overcome energy crisis; if so, thedetails thereof; if not, reasons of failure of K-Electric in thisregard?

Reply not received.

12. Mr. Ramesh Lal


(a) whether it is a fact that the National Highway Authority has de-regularized seventy eight employees due to non-availability ofsanctioned vacant posts;

(b) whether it is also a fact that 644 posts were vacant besides 1976posts created for these regularized employees as per confirmedminutes of Execution Board of NHA vide No.223rd and 224thdated March 14th, 2013; if so, the justification to de-regularizesuch persons; and

(c) the steps are being taken to regularize such person?

Minister of State for Communications (Mr. Murad Saeed): (a)In pursuance of order of Honorable Supreme Court of Pakistan passed inCrl. M. A. No. 950 of 2017 in Cr1. O.P No. 226 of 2016, NHA ExecutiveBoard, the competent authority for BS-18 and BS-19 posts in its meetingheld on 12-06-2018 (Annex-A) decided the following:

i. Regularization orders of 78 officers in BS-18 & BS-1 9 is herebywithdrawn ab-initio in the light of Paragraph 7 of ICA judgmentdated April 09, 2015 read with Paragraph 26 of judgment incase of “Syed Mubashir Raza Jaffri Vs Employees of Old AgeBenefits” having no regular posts to adjust them at the time ofregularization.

ii. The services of the above referred 78 officers be placed oncontract basis as per their original terms and conditions of initialcontract service for the period of two years w.e.f the date ofissuance of de-notification order of regularization. Thereafter,their services may be extended on yearly basis by the Executive

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Board, being appointing authority for BS-18 & BS-19 on thebasis of their satisfactory performance.

In compliance to the above decision of NHA Executive Board theregularization of 78 officers in BS-18 & 19 has been withdrawn vide orderdated 26-09-2018 (Annex-B) .

(b) At the time of regularization of contract/daily wages employees,there existed 361 posts (Annex-C) in all cadres/scales on 12-10-2011.Subsequently, NHA Executive Board in its meeting 224th dated 07-01-2013(Annex-D) approved creation of 1976 posts in different cadres/scales. Thejustification for de-regularization of 78 officers has been given by the competentauthority i.e. NHA Executive Board as under:—

“Regularization orders of 78 officers in BS-18 & BS-19 is herebywithdrawn ab-initio in the light of Paragraph 7 of ICA judgmentdated April 09, 2015 read with Paragraph 26 of judgment in case of“Syed Mubashir Raza Jaffri Vs Employees of Old Age Benefits”having no regular posts to adjust them at the time of regularization”(Annex-A).

The officers so de-regularized were regularized on the dates whenseats in direct recruitment share were not existing.

(c) The issue of regularization of NHA’s contract/daily wagesemployees was fixed before Honorable Supreme Court on 08.10.2018(Annex-E) and the August Court passed the following orders:

i. The question regarding the contempt of Court is a matterbetween the Court and the contemnor. We do not find these tobe appropriate cases to interfere in the matter in the ambit ofArticle 204 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic ofPakistan, 1973. Dismissed accordingly.

ii. Any person having any grievance against his regularization, non-regularization or de-regularization must approach the learnedHigh Court and the learned High Court shall decide the sameby independent application of mind without being prejudicedon account of any previous order(s) passed by this Court.

Some of the aggrieved BS-18/19 officers, whose regularization hasbeen withdrawn filed writ petition No. 3685/2018 before Islamabad HighCourt, Islamabad and C.P No. 1225/2018 before High Court of Balochistan.

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The High Court of Balochistan has suspended the order dated 26-09-2018(Annex-F) of de-regularization till further orders and date in office.

The matter of regularization is sub-judice and will be decided in lightof final orders of the court(s).


13. Nawab Muhammad Yousuf Talpur:

Will the Minister for Energy be pleased to state the names of officersof Hyderabad Electricity Supply Company (HESCO) who haveacquired MBA Degrees during the last three years and the names ofthose officers of HESCO whose applications are pending for grant ofpermission to seek admission in MBA programmes and the time bywhich decision on those applications will be taken?

Reply not received.

14. Nawab Muhammad Yousuf Talpur:


(a) the details of officers of HESCO being prosecuted inAccountability and Federal Anti-Corruption Courts givingdetails of nature of cases; and

(b) the details of departmental inquiries against officers of HESCOwhich are pending in HESCO and Pakistan Electric PowerCompany and how much time will it take for their completionalongwith numbers thereof?

Minister for Power Division (Mr. Omar Ayub Khan): (a) Requisitedetail of officers of HESCO being prosecuted in Accountability andFederal Anti-Corruption Courts along with the nature of cases is attached atAnnex-A.

(b) Requisite detail of pending departmental inquiries against officersof HESCO is attached at Annex-B.


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15. Mr. Muhammad Akhtar Mengal:

Will the Minister for Law and Justice be pleased to state the country-wise total number of Judges having foreign nationality at present?

Reply not received.

16. Mr. Muhammad Akhtar Mengal:

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state the names of armyofficers who have foreign nationality at present alongwith theirdesignations and name of countries thereof?

Minister for Defence (Mr. Pervez Khattak): There is no foreignnationality holding individual serving in the Army.

17. Mr. Saad Waseem:


(a) whether it is a fact that the transformer installed between StreetNumbers 22 and 23, Sector G-6/1-2, Islamabad near Masjid-e-Aula has low KVA capacity hence same is overloaded; if so, thenumber of consumers using said transformer alongwith theactual load capacity of the transformer; and

(b) the steps being taken by the Government to replace the saidtransformer with new heavy KVA capacity transformer?

Reply not received.

ISLAMABAD: TAHIR HUSSAIN,The 4th November, 2018. Secretary.

PCPPI—2067(18) NA—4-11-2018—650.

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