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(20th Session)
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT
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“QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWERS AND THEIR REPLIES”
to be asked at a sitting of the National Assembly to be held on
Wednesday, the 18th March, 2015
62.
*Mrs. Shahida Rehmani :
(Deferred during 18th Session)
Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and
Development Division be pleased to state the steps taken by the
Government for disabled citizens of Pakistan during the last two
years?
Minister In-Charge of the Capital Administration and Development
Division: The steps taken by the Government for disabled citizens during the last
two years is as under :—
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1576 children with all 04 types of disabilities i.e. Physically, Visually,
Intellectually and Hearing Impairment were given medical
rehabilitation, educational and training facilities.
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1084 in service persons were trained in the National Institute of
Special Education who are associated with Education and
Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities.
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1068 are trained for income generation and community services at
the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment of Disabled Persons
(VREDP), Islamabad.
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Directorate General of Special Education facilitated the process of
signing and ratification of United Nation Convention on the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities and now working for implementation and
legislation of the Convention.
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The International Labour Organization (ILO) and Directorate General
of Special Education completed Quantitative Survey of Persons with
Disabilities and their needs for Vocational Rehabilitation in Islamabad
Capital Territory .
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To create awareness at all levels about disability issues, awareness
material for all disabilities has been prepared. 17 video clips related
to prevention, social psychological and economical issues prepared
with the Cooperation of Japan International Cooperation Agency
(JICA) and submitted to Ministry of Information through NIRM.
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Under the directives of the President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan,
DGSE is establishing Resources Centre for Autistic Children in
Islamabad.
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National Library and Resource Centre, Islamabad working under
DGSE established Mobile Library for the provision of library services
for disabled persons at their organization level.
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In pursuance of Prime Minister’s Hunrmand Pakistan Programme,
the DGSE and NEVTEC collaborated in development of 03 new
trades i.e. Computer, Dress Making and Mobile Repairing for persons
with Disabilities at National Training Centre for Special Persons
(NTCSP), Islamabad.
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Directorate General of Special Education signed MoU with
Comprehensive Health and Education Forum (CGEF International)
for the provision of Assistive Aids for children with physical disabilities
from National Special Education Centre for Physically Handicapped
Children, Islamabad (313) appliances were provided.
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Computerized Braille Machine was installed for provision of Braille
Text Books to the Visually Impaired students. All International
Documents i.e. Quran-e-Pak, UN Convention on Rights of Persons
with Disabilities (PWDs). Incheon Strategy and lot of history books
were published into Braille Language.
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Translation of World Disabled Report into Urdu in Collaboration
with World Health Organization.
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749 patients/disable persons have been provided number of artificial
limbs, wheel chairs, hearing aids, prosthesis/orthoses, implants &
Eye care.
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118.
So far 153,689 special persons have been issued NADRA CNIC
on the basis of the Disability Certificate issued by the National Council
for the Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons (NCRDP) .
*Ms. Aisha Syed:
(Deferred during 18th Session)
Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and
Development Division be pleased to state:
(a)
whether it is a fact that the Umrah Package is still expensive
despite reduction in the petrol price; if so, the reasons thereof;
and
(b)
whether there is any proposal under consideration of the
Government to reduce the expenses of said package; if so, when
it will be implemented?
Minister In-Charge of the Capital Administration and Development
Division: (a) The price of Umrah package has not been reduced despite reduction
in petrol price recently. Such packages are offered by the Pakistani Tour Operators
in collaboration with Saudi companies, which includes approval of visa from Saudi
Government, Air Tickets, Hotel and Transport services in Saudi Arabia. The main
reason, which makes the Umrah package expensive, is price of air tickets. The
airlines, are not under the administrative control of Department of Tourist Services,
Islamabad.
(b) Travel Agencies Act, 1976 and Rules 1977 is the law under which
the tour operators are regulated by the Department of Tourist Services, Islamabad
in ICT and Gilgit-Baltistan. While all the provincial Governments regulate the tour
operators in their respective provinces after devolution / transfer of regional DTS
offices to provincial Government under 18th Amendment in the Constitution. The
Controller, DTS, Islamabad has made his best efforts to reduce the Price of Umrah
package through meetings with stake-holders i.e. Ministry of Religious Affairs ,
and Travel Agents Association of Pakistan
122.
*Ms. Belum Hasnain:
(Deferred during 18th Session)
Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state:
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(a)
the steps taken by the Government to improve the quality of 3G
and 4G mobile data services; and
(b)
the action taken by the Government against companies not
providing required services to the consumers?
Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division: (a) PTA carried out
Commencement Inspection of four Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) who won
3G/4G Spectrum in the auction and awarded Next Generation Mobile Services
(NGMS) license on 22nd May, 2014.
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The inspection was focused to check the readiness of operators for
commercial launch of 3G & 4G services.
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Network Architecture, Network Roll Out, Coverage Foot Print,
Throughput and Signal strength were checked and found satisfactory,
meeting the requirements to launch 3G and 4G services. Accordingly,
PTA issued Provisional Commencement Certificates.
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At present the Quality of Service (QoS) is considered to be
satisfactory.
(b) As per 1st phase of Network Roll Out obligation, “The Licensee
shall within nine (09) months from the Effective Date of the license, provide NGMS
coverage from at least 20% of Existing sites or Coverage of 20% of City Coverage
area (which ever is greater) in all Four Provincial Capital and Federal Capital”.
123.
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This period will complete on 21st February, 2015 and currently,
PTA is in process of checking the Rollout Obligations of NGMS
licensees and the exercise will complete in one month time period.
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If required, action shall be taken against companies based upon the
results of rollout obligations inspections.
*Ms. Belum Hasnain :
(Deferred during 18th Session)
Will the Minister 1n-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to
state:
(a) the total number of commercial buildings which have violated
the CDA building by-laws at present alongwith the total area of
land under encroachments thereof;
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(b)
the steps taken by the Government against the said encroachers
so far;
(c)
the total area of land vacated from the said encroachers during
the last three years; and
(d) the steps taken by the government to implement and enforce
CDA building by-laws so far?
Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division: (a) As per record approx
442) buildings have committed violations in commercial areas. At present, no
permanent encroachments have been mace on CDA’s Land in commercial area,
however, various articles are being stacked by the vendors in circulation verandahs.
(b) Following steps have been taken by the CDA.
(a) Notices have been issued.
(b)
Sale purchase of these properties have been stopped as Building
Control Department is not issuing NOC’s for these properties.
(c)
Further lease extension has been stopped.
(d) Out of 442, 252 violations have been demolished. The removal
of remaining encroachments in ongoing process, Which is either
stopped due to stay order from the Court or under the
completion codal formalities.
(c) The removal of encroachments from commercial buildings located in
Islamabad is an ongoing process however, as per available record, enforcement
Directorate has conducted 1450 anti-encroachments drives in various markets of
Islamabad and sizeable portion of land has been retrieved and confiscated 18750
different kind of articles as well as imposed fine amounting to Rs. 0.900 million
during the last three years.
(d) CDA take following steps to enforce CDA Building Bye Laws.
(a)
Issuance Notices and show cause notice.
(b) In case of non compliance, action is taken by enforcement
directorate for removal.
(c) Action is also taken by Estate Management CDA against breach
of allotment conditions which leads to cancellation of plot.
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(d)
Further transition on the properties i.e sale purchase stopped
due to not issuance of NOC from BCS Dte.
(e)
Further extension of lease is linked with issuance of NOC which
issued after demolishing illegal constructions.
*Mr. Muhammad Ali Rashid:
(Deferred during 18th Session)
Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state
the steps being taken by the Government to counter software piracy
in the country?
Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division: Intellectual Property
Organization of Pakistan (IPO-Pakistan) has been established by the Government
under IPO Act, 2012 to address the issues of Counterfeiting and Piracy (including
Software Piracy) in the country in coordination with IPR Enforcement Agencies
(Police, FIA, Pakistan Customs).
Following steps have been taken by IPO-Pakistan to curb the menace of
software piracy in the country;
i.
IPO-Pakistan has established Anti-Piracy and Anti-Counterfeiting
Cells at Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore Offices to address problems
of piracy (including software piracy) and counterfeiting being faced
by right-holders in the market;
ii.
IPO-Pakistan has strengthened its coordination with FIA and Pakistan
Customs to strengthen enforcement of IP rights (including software
copyrights) inland and at the boarders;
iii.
Enforcement Coordination Committees comprising members from
IPO-Pakistan, FIA, Pakistan Customs, Police and relevant ministries/
Departments are actively working at Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore
for holding hearings as mediation on any matter affecting the state of
intellectual property rights in Pakistan or affecting the State’s
commercial activities in this regard.
iv.
IPO-Pakistan conducts awareness activities and training sessions
for capacity building of Enforcement Agencies, IP Attorneys and
Judiciary to effectively address IPR violations in the country. A number
of activities have been held during 2014 in this regard.
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v.
129.
As a result of effective measures taken by the Government of
Pakistan, Urdu Bazar Lahore has been removed from the list of
‘Notorious Markets’ last year by IIPA (International Intellectual
Property Alliance).
*Sheikh Salahuddin :
(Deferred during 18th Session)
Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state:
(a)
whether it is a fact that a number of buildings, plazas and
encroachments have been constructed/made on Government’s
land in Islamabad;
(b)
if so, whether there is any proposal under consideration of the
Government to take action against the responsibles thereof?
Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division: (a) The encroachments
are rightly growing, whether these are movable or immovable encroachments.
The Anti-encroachment teams and the human resources, machinery etc. is however
not compatible to the rising ratio of citywide encroachments, due to which the
pace and speed of response is somewhat affected.
(b) Actions on day to day basis are being taken against illegal
constructions in all parts of the city. Special work distribution mechanism has been
devised followed by a proper vigilance squad, to keep abreast with the citywide
updates.
130.
*Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan
(Deferred during 18th Session)
Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and
Development Division be pleased to state:
(a)
whether it is a fact that tour operators are not providing facilities
to Umrah performers; if so, the steps being taken by the Ministry
in this regard;
(b) the action being taken by the Government against those Tour
Operators who are not providing the required facilities; and
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(c)
the rules and regulations for tour operators and the authority to
which they are answerable alongwith details thereof?
Minister In-Charge of the Capital Administration and Development
Division:(a) Umrah facilities agreement is a private agreement between Umrah
Tour Operator and Umrah pilgrim. The Government of Pakistan may take action
against an Umrah Operators on the complaint of a pilgrim who has not been
provided committed facilities/services. It is added that the Saudi Government allows
only Saudi Shirka companies to provide all pilgrimage services in Saudi Arabia.
These Saudi companies enter into agreement with Pakistani Umrah Tour Operators
at their own.
(b) The action being taken against tour operators not providing required
facilities may include :—
(i)
Order for payment to Umrah pilgrims by the concerned tour
operators.
(ii) Payment to Umrah pilgrims out of bank guarantee of the
concerned tour operator.
(iii) Cancellation/suspension of licence.
(c) Travel Agencies Act, 1976 and Rules 1977 is the law under which
the tour operators are regulated by Department of Tourist Services (DTS),
Islamabad in ICT. While all the provincial governments regulate the tour operators
in their respective provinces after devolution/transfer of regional DTS Offices to
provincial government under 18th Amendment.
131.
*Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan
(Deferred during 18th Session)
Will the Minister 1n-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to
state:
(a)
the difficulties faced by Umrah pilgrims through the PIA during
the year 2014;
(b) the time for which flights were delayed and the number of
passengers whose luggage was lost/stolen during the said period
alongwith the details thereof;
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(c)
the reasons for not operating Umrah flights during the said period
alongwith the action taken against those responsibles for
irregularities made in the allotment of seats therefor;
(d) whether it is a fact that forty-five to eighty passengers were on
board in the said flights;
(e)
whether it is also a fact that the seats were not given to the
passengers at Jeddah; if so, the action being taken by the
Government against the responsibles for the said negligence;
and
(f)
whether it is further a fact that the tickets were issued to Umrah
pilgrims at double price; if so, the reasons alongwith the rates
thereof?
Minister In-Charge of the Aviation Division : (a) No major difficulty
was faced by Umrah pilgrims travelling through PIA during Pre-Umrah flights.
However, during Post-Umrah flights at Jeddah Airport, Umrah flights are operated
through Hajj Terminal and due to its old infrastructure following issues were
encountered:—
i.
ii.
iii.
Congestion at check-in area
Late Immigration clearance
Congestion at Boarding lounge.
(b) During the year 2014, 58 flights from Jeddah including Umrah extra
section flights were delayed. More than 100 cases of mishandled baggage were
reported which were resolved within a week time.
(c) Umrah operation – 2014 picked up momentum in December 2014.
From 23rd December, 2014 onwards demand for Umrah had exceeded the
scheduled market capacity. All the domestic operators including PIA had sold
their capacity well in advance, however, PIA did operate extra section flights to
cater for the maximum Umrah passengers.
(d) In the start of Umrah operation - 2014 few flights while coming back
from Jeddah were usually operated less then the capacity due to the restrictions
by Saudi government for not carrying passengers other than those travelling on
Umrah visa.
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(e) As per Saudi Authorities/regulations, only Umrah pilgrims can travel
extra section flights and other traffic like employment, returning residents etc. cannot
be booked on these flights.
(f) No ticket was sold to the Umrah pilgrims at double the price. PIA
tickets were sold at the published fares available in the reservation system. To
discourage travel agents for overcharging passengers the information regarding
Umrah fares were publicized both in print and electronic media.
141.
*Mr. Sufyan Yousuf :
(Deferred during 18th Session)
Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that water in Rawal Lake, Islamabad is
contaminating;
(b)
whether it is also a fact that human and industrial waste is being
disposed of in the said Dam and its tributaries;
(c)
if answer to part (b) above is in the affirmative, the names of
housing colonies, schemes and poultry forms which have been
issued NOCs so far alongwith action taken against them for
violating the same?
Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division: (a) Yes, Water in Rawal
Lake is contaminating.
(b) Yes, human and industrial waste water is being disposed off in the
tributaries of Korang River leading to Rawal Dam.
(c) Issuance of NOCs falls in the ambit of ICT and Rawalpindi
Administration.
145.
*Ms. Khalida Mansoor :
(Deferred during 18th Session)
Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state:
(a)
the total number of employees presently working in CDA at
present; and
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(b) whether the said employees are as per human resource
requirements of the CDA; if not, the present status thereof?
Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division: (a) Total Regular
employees 14101.
(b) All sanctioned posts are needed to run day to day business of Capital
Development Authority to keep the metropolitan city neat and clean. Detail of
sanctioned posts as under:—
i.
ii.
iii.
146.
Total No of Sanctioned Posts
Pesently wotking on Regular basis
Vacant posts
18635
14101
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*Mr. Abdul Waseem :
(Deferred during 18th Session)
Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to
state:
(a) whether it is a fact that PIA flights have been fined in Saudi
Arabia/Middle East countries during the last thee years till date;
if so, the details alongwith reasons thereof; and
(b)
the steps taken against the responsibles for the same?
Minister In-Charge of the Aviation Division : (a) No fine was imposed
by any of the Middle Eastern country upon PIA during the last 03 years. However,
General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Saudi Arabia did impose fine on
account of different violations only during Hajj operations for the last 03 years.
Detail is as under:—
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S.No.
Year
Amount (In Saudi Rival) per year.
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1.
2015
Nil
2.
2014
0.280 million
3.
2013
0.885 million
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It may be noted that said fines have been imposed on PIA due to reasons
mentioned below:
(i)
Cancellation of more than 10% of total flights scheduled approved
by GACA.
(ii) Late Arrival / Departure of PK flights.
(iii) Arrival of Hujjaj without Embarkation / Disembarkation card or
incomplete information filled in ED Cards.
(iv) Late submission of Passengers manifest to the authorities.
(v) Late delivery of Hujjaj baggage due to mix load from the origin.
(vi) Cancellation of flights after the deadline.
It is pertinent to mention here that PIA has requested GACA to discuss
about the discrepancies / waiver, therefore, no fine has been paid as yet.
( b) The main reasons behind the fines imposed were not other than the
operational requirements due to fleet constraints and issues relating to Hujjaj,
therefore, it cannot be attributed to any individual. However, not only Ministry of
Religious Affairs & Inter-faith Harmony and Aviation Division, PIA is making all
out effort to make up coming Hajj operation smooth & hassle free.
149.
*Mr. Muhammad Rehan Hashmi :
(Deferred during 18th Session)
Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state:
(a)
whether there is any proposal under consideration of the
Government to establish new Zoos in Islamabad; if so, when it
will be implemented alongwith the details thereof; and
(b)
whether there is also any proposal under consideration of the
Government to upgrade the existing Zoos in Islamabad; if so,
when it will be implemented?
Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division: (a) There is no any
proposal under consideration of the Government to establish new Zoo in Islamabad.
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(b) Yes the CDA has decided to upgrade the existing Zoo. Details are
as under;
The Marghzar Zoo was established in 1978 as temporary facility on 25
Acres area in the foothills of Margallah Hills National Park (MHNP).
In 2007 the Capital Development Authority (CDA) decided to up-grade
the existing Zoo, on modern concepts to improve the quality of experience
for the visitors, and provide appropriate habitats and living conditions for
the wildlife with accepted international standards and education regarding
Wildlife conservation. 55 Acres more land will be added to existing Zoo in
order to make new animal enclosures according to approved PC-I,
amounting to Rs. 1407.80 (Million) for the Project “Development of
Marghzar Zoo, Islamabad”. The Project has been divided into 05 Packages
due to financial constraint in the Authority. The completion time was 03
years. Package-I has been completed with the cost of Rs. 19.37 (Million),
which includes two animals enclosures. However, the remaining packages
will be completed gradually phase wise with the availability of funds.
Presently the design of elephant enclosure has been completed and will be
tendered out in the current financial year. The design of Lion enclosure
and animal hospital is in progress.
153.
*Ms. Belum Hasnain :
(Deferred during 18th Session)
Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state:
(a)
whether it is a fact that a simple blockade of all prepaid SIMs
can lighten the workload of law-enforcers by many times; if so,
the steps taken by the Government to speed up the said process;
and
(b)
whether there is any proposal under consideration of the
Government to activate new SIMs after biometric identification
indicating also the steps being taken by the Government to block
the illegal Sims?
Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division: (a) No. Pre-paid SIMs
constitute approximately 98% of the total connections issued by mobile operators
to the general public. ln-fact, Law Enforcement Agencies are heavily dependent
on the intelligence available through pre-paid SIMs to trace violators.
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PTA has not only streamlined SIM sale/activation process but has also
made considerable efforts to maintain authentic subscribers’ credentials.
(b) Yes. Sale and Activation of SIMs after Biometric Verification of
subscriber’s thumb/finger impressions has commenced at Customer Service
Centers, Franchisees and Retailers of Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) with
effect from 1st August 2014, throughout Pakistan.
The following steps have been taken to block the illegal SIMs:
(1) Commencing issuance of SIMs through online verification from
NADRA in 2009 and carrying out offline verification of SIMs issued
prior to that. 11.17 million Un-verified SlMs were blocked.
(2) Setting up ‘SIM Information System - 668’ thus enabling subscribers
to find count of SIMs registered on their CNICs by sending CNIC
# to short-code 668. Extra SIMs removed by subscribers are
blocked if not regularized within 15 days of disowning. Blocking of
SIMs identified in this fashion is a continuous process.A total of
17.335 million un-authorized SIMs have been blocked.
(3) A total of 20.15 million SIMs issued prior to commencement of
BVS process and found not active have been blocked. Such SIMs
can only be reactivated after successful biometric verification.
(4) A total of 4.18 million SIMs have been blocked so far after
implementation of Biometric Re-Verification process w.e.f.
12th January 2015.
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*Ms. Naseema :
Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state:
(a)
the province and month-wise disbursements made to
beneficiaries under Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP)
since June, 2013 till date;
(b) the criteria adopted to carryout audit of such disbursements in
order to ensure transparency and expedite the payment to each
beneficiary;
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(c) whether Government has taken action against the irregularities
regarding the people who were initially registered/enrolled in the
said programme but payments are not being made to them under
the BISP; if so, the steps being taken in this regard;
(d)
the steps being taken to conduct new poverty survey under the
said programme by particularly keeping in view the ever
increasing poverty of less developed areas of the country; and
(e)
the steps being taken to make BISP more effective?
Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division: (a) The province and
month wise disbursements made to beneficiaries under BISP since June, 2013 till
date is attached at Annex-A.
(b) BISP conducts periodic audits from time to time to ensure
transparency. The criteria for such audit is as under:
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Random check of payments made to beneficiaries on a sample basis
through field offices.
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Spot Check/field visits by the. BISP officers/officials and independent
firms.
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Visits of BISP internal Audit team to cross check disbursement.
Vigilant monitoring of disbursement points by BISP, Donor agencies,
and Partner Banks /organizations.
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BISP has shifted its payment mechanism from Pakistan Post to
Alternate Payment Mechanism to ensure speedy and transparent
delivery of payment to beneficiaries.
(c) In July 2008, data on potential beneficiary was collected through
application Forms distributed among the Parliamentarians in equal number (8000
forms to each member of the National Assembly and Senate and 1000 forms to
each member of the Provincial Assemblies), irrespective of party affiliation which
were subsequently verified through NADRA database. Out of 4.2 million distributed
forms, 3.3 million forms were received whereas 2.24 million families were found
eligible for cash transfers. However, an objective and scientific mode of targeting
i.e. Poverty Scorecard was launched in consultation with all the international
Development Partners. BISP conducted a poverty scorecard survey where
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27 million households and approximately 155 Million individuals were surveyed
including those families earlier identified by parliamentarians across Pakistan. This
poverty scorecard survey enabled BISP to identify eligible households through the
application of proxy means testing, that determines the welfare status of the
household on a scale between 0 to 100 whereas score of 16.17 or less has been
decided as the cut-off score to avail BISP benefits. On this criterion, a total of 7.7
million families were found eligible whereas remaining surveyed families did not fall
under criteria of BISP. The families getting assistance under parliamentarian phase
if qualified on the basis of scorecard survey continued getting payment even after
the survey. Therefore, there are no irregularities regarding the families who were
initially enrolled in the programme or re-enrolled on the basis of scorecard survey.
(d) Whilst, the process of conducting new survey is a lengthy and
cumbersome process, initial discussion for re-survey has already started to take
an informed decision on the basis of international best practices.
(e) Following steps have been taken to make BISP more effective and
transparent
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Shifting of beneficiary payment from Pakistan Post to banks to ensure
convenience, transparency and speedy delivery.
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BISP field offices have been strengthened.
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Periodic Audit and Spot Checks are conducted.
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Data of each beneficiary is uploaded and it is available at BISP
website for every individual.
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Effective Complaint Management System is being maintained across
the country down to tehsil level.
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Creative, innovative product line being designed keeping in view the
need of the beneficiaries.
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Payment verification System is being implemented.
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A comprehensive Payment Complaint Management System is being
implemented to redress payments related complaints in speedy and
effective manner.
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Financial literacy and financial inclusion projects are being designed
to bring this segment in to the financial system of the country down to
tehsil level.
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Creative innovative product line is being designed keeping in view
the need of the beneficiaries.
(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)
32.
*Ms. Aasiya Nasir :
Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be
pleased to state:
(a)
the total number of students exchange delegations sent abroad
during the year 2013-14 from Islamabad; and
(b)
whether the students of Minorities were included in the said
delegations; if so, the details; if not, the reasons thereof?
Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training: (a)
Neither Higher Education Commission nor Ministry of Federal Education and
Professional Training has sent any student abroad under students exchange
programme
(b) Not applicable in view of part (a) above.
33.
*Ms. Aasiya Nasir:
Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be
pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of
the Ministry to review the “National Education Policy 2009”; if so,
when it will be implemented?
Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training: (a) Yes.
The revision of National Education Policy (NEP) 2009 is under consideration in
the Ministry.
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2009 continues to be a jointly owned
national document ever since the amendment in the Constitution through 18th
Constitutional Amend ment.
The National Education Policy 2009 is placed under the IPEMC. The
3rd Inter Provincial Education Minister’s Conference (IPEMC) has approved
formation of NEP 2009 Review Committee to suggest changes in the Policy in
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view of post 18th Amendment scenario and global modern trends in Education
sector. It was decided in the IPEMC that new Education Policy will be finalized in
2015 to be launched in January 2016.
The 1st Meeting of the NEP 2009 Review Committee is being convened
shortly. The Review Committee comprises of members; one each from all
Federating units.
The Review Committee will review the NEP-2009 and suggest appropriate
changes for Inter Provincial Education Minister’s Conference (IPEMC).
34.
*Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan:
Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to
state:
(a)
whether it is a fact that misappropriation was made in sale and
purchase of tickets in the marketing section of PIA during the
year 2014-15;
(b)
whether it is also a fact that tickets were sold in the black market
by the marketing section of PIA during the said period;
(c)
the total number of PIA officers having their own travel agencies
at present;
(d) the flight wise number of passengers who could not be
accommodated during the said period;
(e) the total number of pilgrims who could not reach at Jeddah
during the said period; and
(f)
the number of officials against whom action was taken for their
connivance with the travel agencies and the loss suffered by
PIA thereby?
Minister In-Charge of the Aviation Division : (a) No, misappropriation
was reported in sale & purchase of tickets in the marketing section of PIA during
2014-2015.
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(b) There is no complaint of selling tickets in black market by marking
section of PIA during said period.
(c) PIA serving employees cannot open an agency in their names as per
corporation rules.
(d) All passengers were accommodated during said period. Infect PIA
operated 132 flights just to accommodate market demand of Umrah pilgrims.
(e) It is very difficult to ascertain that how many Umrah pilgrims were
not able to reach Jeddah as the demand was ahead of market capacity and PIA
like-wise other airline had sold its capacity seats well in advance. However, as
stated above, PIA did operate extra flights for Umrah pilgrims & uplifted 38000
pilgrims during 15th December 2014 till 25th February 2015.
(f)
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No, official was found for such connivance.
*Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan :
Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that the decision was given by the Court five
years ago regarding restoration of Mandra-Chakwal railway
track; and
(b)
whether there is any proposal under consideration of the
Government to restore the said railway track in the light of PakChina agreement; if so, the time by which restoration work of
the said track will be started in order to alleviate the difficulties
of people of the said area?
Minister for Railways (Khawaja Saad Rafique): (a) Mandra-Bhaun
section (75 Kms long) was closed for traffic in year 1991 being commercially
non-viable. Pakistan Railways apprised the Honorable Supreme Court in August
2009 that it is taking steps to reopen the section and the court directed to submit
progress report in the Registrar Office. Subsequently on the basis of economic
analysis, the Registrar Office Supreme Court of Pakistan was informed in July
2012 that operation of this section is not economically and commercially viable.
(b) The said section is a Branch Line and is not included in China-Pak
Economic Corridor (CPEC) which is along Karachi—Peshawar Main Line
(ML-1).
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36.
*Ms. Amra Khan :
Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state
whether any special training is being imparted to the teachers
handling children at Sweet Homes/Orphan Homes; if so, the details
thereof?
Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division: The children of PSH are
getting their education in best schools of the city and PBM does not hire teachers.
Services of Mother Maids are hired to handle the children at PSH. One
Mother maid looks after 10 children in PSH. Mother Maids are imparted training
keeping in view the following objectives:—
•
Grooming and ongoing training of Mother Maids for effective handling
of children
•
Character building of children through guidance package for mother
maids
•
Instill basic Islamic skills and vision to all staff and children of institution
•
Initial phase:8-10 basic training sessions
•
Ongoing training: Once a month session
•
Special occasion sessions: making all occasions as health
opportunities of learning
•
Need based Sessions: As per demand from Institution
Tentative topics for sessions:
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Phase
Topics
Duration
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Initial
Vision, Mission, Goals, Importance of Orphans, Purpose
1-3 Hrs
Phase
of Life, Husne Ikhlaq, Understanding behavior, Discipline
children, Alternative to punishment, Time Management
Ongoing
Sessions
Taharah Workshop, Anger Management, Interpersonal
Skills, Stress Management, Duas and Their importance,
Health issues of children, Lessons from Seerah, Handling
when children use bad language, Handling bad habits in
children
2-4 Hrs
Occasion
Ramadan, Hajj, Eid, Sports Ethics
Based
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37. *
Ms. Khalida Mansoor :
Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and
Development Division be pleased to state:
(a) whether Cancer Hospital is being constructed under the
extension project of Federal Government Polyclinic Hospital,
Islamabad;
(b)
if so, the time by which it will be completed alongwith the
facilities to be available therein?
Minister In-Charge of the Capital Administration and Development
Division: (a) Yes, there is a plan to include Oncology (Cancer) department in the
Poly Clinic hospital (FGSH) extension project.
(b) An additional land 2.54 acres for the adjacent Argentina Park has
been allocated for this purpose. After acquiring the possession of land from CDA,
Islamabad, it is assured that a modernized building of the hospital will be constructed
according to the present needs of increasing population and disease load. The
summary in this regard already submitted to the Cabinet and approval of land
allocation is awaited. Recently the Planning Commission is working on the
Establishment of a full-fledged Cancer hospital in Islamabad. The Chairman Planning
Commission/Minister of Planning, Development and Reforms Division has formed
a committee under Secretary Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations &
Coordination to chalk out the prefeasibility of the project.
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*Sheikh Salahuddin:
Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be
pleased to state:
(a)
whether there is any proposal under consideration of the
Government to include special chapters in educational
curriculum for creating a culture of national harmony, brother
hood and tolerance for improving law and order situation in the
country;
(b)
whether there is also any proposal under consideration of the
Government to include traffic laws in the educational curriculum
to create road sense for reducing road accidents;
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(c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in affirmative, the
time by which it will be implemented?
Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training: (a) Yes.
The Curriculum Wing and National Curriculum Council (NCC) have already been
asked to take measures for creating a culture of national harmony, brotherhood
and tolerance through curriculum and textual materials (Annex-I). However, a
special chapter/subject containing these themes can be included as and when
Scheme of Studies and Curricula will be revised through appropriate forum like
National Curriculum Council (NCC).
(b) Yes. There are some lessons comprising importance of traffic rules
e.g. General Knowledge-I, Urdu-II and English 1-VIII. However a special chapter/
lesson containing traffic rules and laws to create road sense for reducing road
accidents will be included as and when Scheme of Studies and Curricula will be
revised through appropriate forum like National Curriculum Council (NCC).
(c) The first meeting of NCC has been scheduled on March, 5, 2015.
The timelines and schedule of implementation will be discussed in the NCC since
Curriculum has been devolved after 18th Constitution Amendment. NCC has
been formulated with the following themes.
i.
NCC will serve as a professional, advisory and consultative national
body to steer and guide the development of curriculum in close
collaboration with all the federating units to ensure minimum quality
standards from Early Childhood Education to Grade XII.
ii.
NCC will jointly develop curriculum framework leading to minimum
curriculum.
iii.
NCC will develop Minimum National Standards in all subjects and
for all grades (pre-primary to XII).
iv.
It will help in development of National curriculum Framework in
consultation with all stakeholders.
v.
NCC will Conduct research in Curriculum, teachers’ training and
assessment.
vi.
It will Develop Linkages and networking amongst all concerned
institutions at both the national and international levels.
vii. It will help in Coordination, development and revision of uniform
minimum quality standards in curriculum.
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viii. The NCC will function directly under the Inter Provincial Education
Ministers’ Conference and the decisions will be taken by consensus.
Annex-I
Themes for creating a culture of national harmony, brotherhood
and tolerance in school curricula
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S.No.
Subject/Class
Themes Included
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1. General Knowledge for
Helping and respecting others, living together, being just and
Classes I-III
fair, family and neighborhood and getting around.
2.
Islamiyat for Classes
III-XII
Rights of people (parents, neighbor, orphans, poor, passengers,
teachers, widows, disables), Lawful earning, Justice and equality,
Good citizenship, Etiquettes of living in family and in a company,
Respect to law, humanity and others.
3.
Social Studies for
Classes III-V
Rights and conflict resolution at home, school and local
community, equal protection for all under law, the way we live
together, the institutions of socialization and freedom of access
to information, expression and communication.
4.
Urdu for Classes I-XII.
Awareness about social problems, living together, respect to
humanity, helping others, good habits, etiquettes of living in
society, introduction and respect to various professions.
5.
English for Classes
I-XII
Justice, respecting self and others, Life skills, Civic
responsibilities, practicing citizenship and ethics and Values.
6.
Ethics for Classes
III-XII
Accepting and sharing at home, school and society
respect to humans, accountability and influence to human
character, respect to rules, laws, social justice and equality of
human beings. Impact of knowledge on character, helping family
members and others and importance of moral values, honesty
and truthfulness.
7.
Civics for Classes
IX-XII
Civic rights, political rights and economic rights, justice and
democracy.
8.
Literacy Curriculum
Truthfulness and Honesty, Love and Kindness, Respect of elders,
Tolerance and respect for all religious / sects / languages / areas
and casts, Universal brotherhood, Participants in joys and
Sorrows of others, Peace, understanding and mutual co-existence,
Helping others in time of needs, Indiscrimination, Human rights
and responsibilities in the light of Islam and other and religions
(this includes rights of children elderly people, teachers, women,
handicapped, neighbors and others), Gender equality and Social
issues.
9. History (VI-VIII)
The role of minorities in the creation of Pakistan.
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39.
*Sheikh Salahuddin :
Will the Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage
be pleased to state:
(a)
whether it is a fact that the verses and translation of the Holy
Quran are printed on the front pages of newspapers;
(b) whether it is also a fact that those newspapers are used for
packing and other purposes;
(c)
if so, the steps being taken to prevent desecration of the verses
of Holy Quran?
Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage :
(a) It is true that newspapers are publishing verses and translation of Holy Quran
on their front page for information and education of their readers.
(b) It has also come into the notice that these newspapers are disposed
off as raw materials which may also be used for packing by certain sections of
society.
(c) (i) However, it is submitted that a law already exists regarding offences
relating to “Defiling, of Holy Qur’an” vide Chapter XV, Section-295-B of Pakistan
Penal Code which is reproduced as under: (Copy enclosed).
“Whoever willfully defiles, damages or desecrates a copy of the
Holy Qur’an or of extract there from or uses it in any derogatory
mannaer or for any unlawful purpose shall be punishable with
imprisonment for life”
(ii) It is further informed that PID on the request of M/O Religious Affairs
had written a letter to the Presidents. APNS, and CPNE and Chairman PBA,
requesting them for observance of reverence of the verses of Holy Quran under
PID’s letter No. F. 16(7)/2014-HP, dated February 18, 2014. PID is again issuing
a letter to all concerned media representative bodies to instruct all their member
publications to avoid publication of sacred materials and to observe & preserve
sanctity of the Holy texts in the newspapers.
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40.
*Ms. Belum Hasnain :
Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and
Development Division be pleased to state:
(a)
whether it is a fact that disabled persons have been facing
problems of accessibility at every public place;
(b)
if so, the steps taken by the Government to allocate seats in
public transport and to provide facilities on footpaths for wheel
chairs for the said persons?
Minister In-Charge of the Capital Administration and Development
Division: (a) A lot of public places are now accessible for disabled persons i.e.
20 Schools, PIMS, FGSH (Poly Clinic), Public Parks, food street park, Markets,
Convention Centre, Airport, Railways and most of the office buildings. However,
a significant work in this regard is being done.
(b) Following steps have been taken by the Government in this regard:—
1.
The Directorate General of Special Education published Design
Manual and Guidelines for the Accessibility and the Accessibility
Code of Paksitan-2006 to create barrier free environment for
disabled persons and disseminated the same to all concerned
departments.
2.
The Government has provided following facilities at each Bus Station
of under-construction Metro Buss Project for persons with
disabilities:—
“
Elevators and lifts facilities are provided at every entry/exit point
for persons with disabilities to give direct access of each Bus
Station.
“
PWDs will provide level boarding/alighting to and from the bus
(without involving any steps).
“
Each bus will have one space for Persons with Disabilities with
wheel chair and four designated (reserved) seats for other
PWDs.
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41.
*Ms. Belum Hasnain :
Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state:
(a)
whether it is a fact that with the connivance of CDA trade
activities are going on in the residential areas of Islamabad; if
so, the steps being taken by the Government to stop these illegal
activities; and
(b)
the action taken so far for removing the existing obstacles which
are lying in front of foreign Embassies?
Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division: (a) It is not true that
commercial activities are being carried out with connivance of CDA. However,
commercial / trade activities in the residential houses of Islamabad are functioning
Illegally.
The action against such cases is being taken by CDA. 15 days notice is
served by Building Control Directorate, after expiry of notice, most of the occupants
failed to restore the original use i.e residential, therefore, case referred to Deputy
Commissioner, CDA for trial.
As per CDA Ordinance, Deputy Commissioner, CDA can impose fine of
Rs. 500,000/ and an additional fine of Rs. 5,000/- per day can also be imposed
on the persistent non conforming use up to three months.
After persistent non conforming use for a period of 03 month, the owner
or occupant shall be liable to be evicted from the building, summarily, the allotment
/ conveyance deed of the plot is also liable to be cancelled.
The penalty imposed by the Deputy Commissioner CDA is recovered
through senior special Magistrate and Simultaneously the cancellation of plot is
processed by Estate Management Directorate, Thereafter, operation for vacation
of premises is carried out by Director Enforcement.
Due to strict action against the violators taken by CDA in the recent past
561 owner/occupants who committed such violations have restored the building
into its original use i.e. residential.
(b) The following strategy was devised in the meeting held in the office
dean of Diplomatic corps and the Regional Deans, Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Government of Pakistan, Islamabad on 11-02-2015.
I.
Any action in the matter shall be taken in a coordinated manner
among all the stakeholders i.e Ministry of Foreign Affairs, CDA.
ICT Police and the diplomatic mission.
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II.
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Case of every diplomatic mission would be analyzed individually
and would be decided on its merits, keeping in view threat assessment
and peculiar security requirements for that mission.
*Mr. Iqbal Muhammad Ali Khan:
Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state:
(a)
whether Aik Hunar Aik Nagar Project was initiated in the
country to train the women;
(b)
whether trainers were not given their stipend by the said project
so far; if so, the reasons thereof; and
(c)
the steps being taken or proposed to be taken to award stipend
to those trainers?
Transferred to Industries and Production Division for answer on Next
Rota Day.
43.
*Ms. Kishwer Zehra:
Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to
state:
(a) whether it is a fact that the direct flights from Chicago have
been discontinued by the PIA; if so, the reasons thereof; and
(b)
whether there is any proposal under consideration by the PIA to
restore the said flights; if so, when it will be implemented?
Minister In-Charge of the Aviation Division : (a) Yes, in view of the
continued losses and in line with the industry practice of curtailing loss making
routes and deployment of fleet on profitable routes, PIAC has suspended the
Chicago-Pakistan route to avoid further losses, w.e.f. March, 2012.
(b) Presently, there is no proposal under consideration of PIAC to restore
Chicago flights. However, when market dynamics is improved PIAC will re-evaluate
the viability of the route for its resumption.
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44.
*Syed Waseem Hussain :
Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to
state:
(a)
whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Ministry
to restore flights for Hyderabad Airport;
(b) if so, the time by which it will be implemented?
Minister In-Charge of the Aviation Division : (a & b) Owing to
shortage of aircraft, there is no such proposal under consideration in Aviation
Division for restoration of flights for Hyderabad.
45.
*Syed Waseem Hussain:
Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that the financial assistance is being provided
to poor women including widows by the Pakistan Bait-ul-Mall
(PBM); if so, the prescribed procedure therefor; and
(b) the amount of support/financial assistance granted under the
head of medical during the period from 1-6-2013 till date by the
PBM?
Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division: (a) The Pakistan
Bait-ul-Mal has informed that financial assistance to poor women including widows
is being provided on case to case basis. The applicant has to apply on plain paper
supported by copy of valid CNIC. Before approval for payment, financial position
of the applicant is verified by the PBM District Officers concerned in order to
determine her eligibility. In case, the applicant is found deserving, a crossed cheque
is prepared in the name of the applicant after approval of the competent authority
and dispatched at the home address of the applicant.
(b) An amount of Rs.1,393 million has been granted as financial assistance
for medical treatment of poor/ deserving patients during the period from
01-06-2013 to till date.
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46.
*Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho :
Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be
pleased to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of
the Government to conduct a survey to assess job opportunities/trends
in market and impart relevant courses in the Universities in the
country; if so, when it will be implemented?
Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training: Even
though Higher Education Commission (HEC) observes trends and demands of
courses at the universities, currently no proposal is under consideration of the
Higher Education Commission to conduct such a survey to assess job opportunities.
However, in order to determine the competencies and skills; produced by Pakistani
Institutions of Higher Learning vis-à-vis aspirations of the employers and demand
by the local and global markets, a survey is being conducted by the Higher
Education Commission (HEC) titled, “Employer Perception Survey”. The survey
has already been initiated on January 19, 2015, and its report is likely to be received
within 18 weeks (by the end May 2015).
In order to make the curricula more job oriented and to meet the socioeconomic needs of the country, the curricula are developed / reviewed through
respective National Curriculum Revision Committees comprising academia,
research & development organizations, professionals from the industry,
representatives from regulatory bodies, associations and accreditation bodies. These
curricula are revised on a standardized template developed in 2007 and so far 98
curricula have been revised. The curricula of every subject is updated for new
developments, minimum once in four years.
Higher Education Commission (HEC) introduced the concept of Associate
Degree in the market driven and job oriented subjects in 2011. The university /
Institute; willing to offer any associate degree are required to register themselves
with HEC and provide Market Survey along with other required documents to
ascertain the demand of specific subject in the job market.
47.
*Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho:
Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be
pleased to state whether Universities are being supported to market
and create linkages with industries for products developed by research
in Universities; if so, the details thereof?
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Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training: Yes. The
universities in Pakistan are being supported by the Higher Education Commission
to improve quality, relevance and impact of research in order to effectively contribute
towards economic development of Pakistan. Among other things, strengthening of
University-Industry Linkages is an important strategic intervention designed to
promote solutions to the problems as well as product oriented research in the
country.
The following specific projects of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan
focus on providing support to markets and create linkages with industries for
products based research output of universities:
1.
University-Industry Technology Support Program
2.
Establishment of Business Incubation Centers
3.
Establishment of Offices of Research Innovation & Commercialization
The details of the aforementioned programs are attached (Annex-I)
(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)
48.
*Ms. Musarat Rafique Mahesar:
Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state:
(a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of CDA to
develop new public parkings in Islamabad;
(b)
if so, when it will be implemented alongwith the details thereof?
Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division: (a) Yes, CDA is in process
of developing new public parking in Islamabad.
(b) Presently CDA is developing two Multilevel Public car parking sites
in Jinnah Super Market (F-7 Markaz). In addition, CDA is also planning to develop
Multilevel public car parkings in Sectors F-8, F-10, G-6 and G-9.
49.
*Ms. Musarat Rafique Mahesar:
Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to
state whether it is a fact that the PIA has discontinued its flights on
Pakistan-Spain route; if so, the reasons thereof?
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Minister In-Charge of the Aviation Division : Yes. Owing to heavy
losses on the said route, the operation to Spain has been suspended by PIAC with
effect from 7th February 2015.
50.
*Shamas Un Nisa :
Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to
state the year-wise profit earned and loss caused to the Pakistan
International Airlines during the last five financial years?
Minister In-Charge of the Aviation Division : Summary of year-wise
profit / losses suffered by PIAC during the last five years is given below:
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Year
Loss After Tax
(Rs. in billion)
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2014
20.866
(till September 30, 2014)
2013
44.5
2012
33.8
2011
26.7
2010
20.7
2009
05.8
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51.
*Shamas Un Nisa :
Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to
state:
(a)
whether there is any proposal under consideration of the
Government to sell PIA’s Roosevelt Hotel at New York, USA;
(b)
if so, the reasons thereog?
Minister In-Charge of the Aviation Division : (a) & (b) As per available
record of this Division, Cabinet Committee on Privatization (CCOP) in its meeting
held on October 03, 2013 inter alia considered and approved the sale of assets
of PIA-IL, including Roosevelt Hotel – New York. Accordingly, Privatization
Commission (PC) Board in its meeting held on July 22, 2014 approved to initiate
the appointment of Financial Advisor for it. Further process by the Privatization
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Commission has been stopped as per un-official information. However, further
details in this regard may be provided by Privatization Commission.
52.
*Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi:
Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be
pleased to state:
(a)
whether it is a fact that the funds of 80 million dollars are being
received from abroad to spend on education;
(b)
if so, the head under which the same are being utilized alongwith
the details thereof?
Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training: (a & b)
The funds amounting to 80 million dollars have not been received from abroad to
spend on education in M/o Federal Education Professional Training. However,
funds amounting to 100 million US dollars have been approved and released by
Global Partnership for Education (GPE) for Education departments of Government
of Sindh and Balochistan. It is pertinent to mention here that after 18th constitutional
amendment Donor Agencies are coordinating and allocating funds directly to
provincial education departments for different sectors of Education.
53.
*Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi :
Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state the targets of growth
of Pakistan Railways fixed by the present Government for next three
years alongwith steps being taken by the Government to achieve the
said targets?
Minister for Railways (Khawaja Saad Rafique) : Pakistan Railways
has fixed following targets of growth for the next three years:—
Figures in billions
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Period
Revenue targets
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2013-14
24
2014-15
30
2015-16
35
2016-17
40
2017-18
45
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•
More focus on freight trains.
•
Railway is inducting high speed bogie stock in freight train and is
going to minimize the use of four wheeled stock on the Main Line.
•
Provision of dedicated locomotives on freight pool.
•
Increase average speed of freight trains.
•
Running of freight trains according to time table.
•
Increase in loading of Oil traffic.
•
Increase in number of parcel express.
•
Pakistan Railways will run 07 trains per day for transportation of
imported coal for coal fired power plants for Jamshoro and Qadirabad
(Sahiwal), till 2017, excluding other freight carrying trains.
•
An independent entity named, Pakistan Railways Freight
Transportation Company Pvt. Limited has been established to deal
the freight transportation on fast track basis.
•
Many passenger train services were suspended in year 2011, some
of which have been restored. More passenger trains will be restored
in due course of time based purely on financial justification (after
ascertaining justification and financial implications).
•
Rationalizing of loss making trains into break even, and break even
to profit making trains.
The following steps have been taken to achieve these targets.
•
Procurement/Manufacturing of 500 High Capacity (200 High
Capacity Container wagons and 300 High Capacity Tank Wagons).
•
Procurement of 780 Hopper wagons for Coal transportation.
•
Procurement of 20 High Speed Brake Vans.
•
Procurement of 1130 High Capacity wagons. (400 wagons will be
inducted in next three years).
•
Procurement of 75 D.E locomotives (55 locomotives of 4000-4500
Horse power) & (20 locomotives of 2000-2500 Horse power).
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•
Rehabilitation of 27 HGMU-30 locomotives.
•
Re-commissioning of 100 locomotives.
Infrastructure Up-gradation.
•
Pakistan Railways has rationalized its PSDP, making balanced
investments in all the sectors, with priority towards infrastructure.
•
The focus is on rehabilitation of track and capacity enhancement
through dualization of track and installation of modern signaling.
•
In the first phase main line track from Peshawar to Karachi has been
prioritized under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor.
•
Another Project of developing an MIS/IS system to make the
outdated accounting system compliant with international accounting
standards has also been launched likely to be completed with 3 years.
Land Commercialization Policy
•
54.
In order to bring transparency in commercialization of surplus railway
land and have complete knowledge of land use, the computerization
of land record in the country has been initiated, likely to be completed
within two years. This record will be made Geographic Information
System (GIS) compliance, synchronized with revenue record and
recomposed with satellite imagery, ensuring integrity of data.
*Dr. Nafisa Shah
Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state:
(a)
whether the land of Pakistan Railways has been leased out to
set up a fish farm in Khairpur;
(b) if so, whether the Ministry assessed the damage which would be
caused to the adjacent track by the water-logging thereby?
Minister for Railways (Khawaja Saad Rafique) : (a) Pakistan Railway
leased out 8 acres railway land in Khairpur to set up a fish farm falling within water
logged area. However, the lease has been cancelled on the request of Deputy
Commissioner, Khairpur.
(b) There have been no damages to adjacent track on this account.
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55.
*Dr. Nafisa Shah:
Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that the cost of the Metro Bus Project has
escalated; if so, the total cost of the said project; and
(b)
whether it is also a fact that the said project has been financed;
if so, the details thereof?
Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division: (a) The cost of Metro
Bus Project has not yet escalated. The total cost of project is Rs.44.84 Billion
(b) The Project is being built on 50:50 cost sharing between the Federal
Government and Government of the Punjab.
56.
*Shazia Marri:
Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state:
(a)
whether there is a State Guest House in Islamabad; if so, the
location thereof;
(b)
if the answer to part (a) above is in negative, whether there is
any proposal under consideration of the Government to construct
said Guest House; if so, when it will be constructed?
Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division: (a) No State Guest House
is in Islamabad.
(b) Nil.
57.
*Mr. Sajid Ahmed:
Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to
state:
(a) the steps taken by the Government to control corruption in PIA;
and
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(b) the number of persons arrested for involvement in corruption
during the period from 1-6-2013 till date?
Minister In-Charge of the Aviation Division : (a) In line with
Government policy to maintain transparency in business matters and to curb
corruption, PIA Management has taken various steps in this regard:—
•
PIA has effectively incorporated comprehensive SOPs governing its
business dealings especially in the areas of purchase and marketing.
•
The SOP for GSAs (General Sales Agents) both in Sales and Cargo
have been revisited and modified to have fool proof awarding system.
•
Through the cycle of Intelligence gathering and vigilance, cases of
corruption are further monitored and investigated before forwarding
them to the Accountability /committee.
•
Establishment of Vigilance and monitoring department in July, 2014.
•
Vigilance and Monitoring Department has been entrusted the task to
check corruption and plugging-in leakages in all areas.
•
A large number of cases resulting in deportation of PIA passengers
have resulted in not only revenue losses but also bringing bad name
to the country. Effective liaison with immigration authorities to control
the flow of Pax travelling illegally/without authorized travel documents
on the National carrier.
•
Advising departmental heads on various inefficiencies/malpractices
observed within their departments.
•
Most recently PIA has signed on MOU with NAB to jointly strive
for strict adherence to SOPs. In this regard an awareness campaign
“Say No to Corruption” has been launched.
(b) While investigating a case regarding purchase of aircraft engine spools
by FIA, two officials of PIA from Procurement & Logistics and Engineering
Department were arrested. However, both were released on bail and the case is
under litigation in the Anti-Corruption Court, Karachi. Besides, two (02) cases
from Aviation Division have also been sent to FIA for investigation.
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58.
*Mr. Sajid Ahmed :
Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state the reforms
introduced by the Government in the Pakistan Railways during the
last two years?
Minister for Railways (Khawaja Saad Rafique) : The present
Government has taken a number of steps both at Macro and Micro level to benefit
the organization and the public at large. The reformatory steps include :—
Governance
I. Railway Board made functional.
II. Rationalization of the staff is in progress.
III. Restructuring of Administrative Hierarchy. The post of General
Manager/Operations has been upgraded in this context.
IV. Introduction of E-Governance. The record of Ministry of Railways
shall be preserved and office working will be monitored.
V. Restructuring of Legal and I.T Department. Professional and
competent Advocates /officials are being hired for better deliverance.
VI. Railway Police reforms
The Railway Police is being trained on the modern techniques. They
are also being provided with state of the art equipment. A total of 20
posts of Police Inspectors (BS-16) and 49 posts of Assistant Sub
Inspectors (ASI, BS-9) have been created in lieu of 100 posts of
Constables (BS-5).
VII. Pension policy
To facilitate the pensioners, a new Pension policy has been introduced
through which the pensioners can avail their pension from any bank
of their choice.
VIII. Land Policy through which all record is being computerized and is
being used for conducting Real Estates Business.
IX. Scrap policy has been introduced to prevent pilferage and to dispose
off scrap effectively.
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X. Public Private Partnership has been introduced and different avenues
are being explored to maximize profitability.
Internal Business Process
XI. Optimum utilization of assets through core and non-core business
activities.
XII. Train route rationalization. This is being done to cater to the patronage
of the area by capitulating the passengers/parcel/cargo potential to
the full.
XIII. Tariff adjustments according to market requirements.
XIV. Repair/rehabilitation of aging locomotive and rolling stock in phases
to increase services and utility of assets.
XV. The strengthing of infrastructures (track fitness) plan to raise the speed
upto 140 K.M per hour has been prepared and being implemented
in phases.
XVI. Procurement of the new and state of the art locomotives.
XVII. Making Pakistan Railways Locomotive Factory fully functional and
ensuring indigenous turn out of Locomotives.
XVIII. Dedicated trains with Locomotives for business of coal and oil.
XIX. The efficiency of workshops is being increased by getting deposit
works from other departments / provincial governments and private
sector.
XX. The Punctuality of trains has been increased from 10% to 70% by
introducing all the reforms that were necessary for train operations.
XXI. Oil reserve has been increased from 2 to 14 days which shall be
further enhanced to 30 days.
XXII. Latest signaling system based on centralized traffic control is being
introduced over the main line.
XXIII. High capacity stocks like freight wagons, hopper trucks and boggy
oil tank wagons is being procured to enhance line capacity and improve
turn round of the trains.
XXIV. Competitive rates are being offered to attract customers towards
Rail.
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XXV. The fares for passenger are being rationalized to attract more
passengers. Adjustment of fares in different passenger trains according
to the filling position to bring loss making trains to breakeven level
commercially and to convert break even trains into profit generating
trains.
XXVI. Induction of modern coaches with air type cushion which shall add
to the ancillary riding (quality of the train.
XXVII. Mechanization of track maintenance is being done on modern basis.
Investment Planning
XXVIII. The Government has formulated vision 2025 in which Railways sector
has been targeted to enhance its market share from 4% to 20%.
XXIX. Ministry of Railways has devised a multi pronged development
strategy through system approach. This includes:—
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Business development.
Rolling stock availability.
Infrastructure development.
Governance.
XXX. Ministry of Railways received highest PSDP allocation of Rs. 39.566
billion during FY 2014-15 in the entire development history.
XXXI. Development of existing railway and creating new linkages are
important areas being considered.
XXXII. The PSDP formulation process has been made highly consultative
by invoking key stakeholders.
59.
*Sahibzada Muhammad Yaqub
.
Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state
the total amount of donations given to the Government by the
neighboring and friendly countries during the period from 2012 to
2014 alongwith the objectives and utilization thereof?
Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division:
•
Emergency Relief Cell, Cabinet Division received an amount of US$
100,000/- as donation. The detail is as under:—
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60.
i.
US$ 50,000/- received from Red Crescent Society of
Democratic Republic of China in 2013 for flood Affectees.
ii.
US$ 50,000/- received from Government of Thailand in 2013
for earthquake relief activities in Balochistan.
•
ERC provided relief assistance amounting to Rs. 302.094/- million
to the flood affected peoples of the country in 2012-13.
•
ERC provided relief assistance amounting to Rs.173.177/- million
to the affectees of earthquake of Awaran, Balochistan in 2013-14.
*Sahibzada Muhammad Yaqub:
Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications
be pleased to state:
(a) the quantum of grey trafficking of Telecommunication in the
country at present; and
(b)
the steps taken during the period from 2010 to 2014 to control
the same?
Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications: (a)
Long Distance International (LDI) operators bring incoming international voice
traffic, originating from foreign operators and route it onwards to the destined
Pakistani numbers. However, a percentage of international incoming calls are carried
by the grey traffickers using internet bandwidth and adopting different encryption
techniques to bypass legal channels.
As per Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the exact volume of
grey traffic and financial losses thereof cannot be predicted as these calls are
traversing via multiple paths including satellite. In addition, advanced techniques
and tools like compression and load balancing are used by grey traffickers, which
make it further difficult to quantify the exact amount of grey traffic.
(b)
1.
Policy Measures:
i.
The ICH policy, issued on 13th August, 2012 was aimed at stabilizing
ASR rates, accounting and monitoring for all international incoming
traffic. But the ICH policy could not achieve the desired results. The
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grey traffic increased due to cartelization of LDI operators, lack of
competition and increase in ASR rate in that policy, giving ample
arbitrage to grey traffickers.
ii.
After monitoring and reviewing the situation and on the
recommendations of PTA, Ministry of IT revoked ICH policy on
17th June, 2014. Also, APC is set to zero to incentivize the LDI
operators and to eradicate financial incentives for grey traffickers.
However, revised Policy was challenged by some LDIs in High
Courts, and stays were granted by SHC and LHC. CPLA was filed
in Supreme Court by Ministry of IT against the stays granted to the
LDI operators. The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued the order
in favor of the Ministry of IT and has vacated the stay granted by the
SHC and LHC.
iii.
Since August, 2014, all new SIMs are being issued with Biometric
Verification System (BVS) as per Government Policy. Moreover, all
other SIMs issued prior to implementation of BVS, are currently
being re-verified as well. This step will also create hindrance for grey
traffic as the grey traffickers will be constrained to use illegal SIMs
for carrying out grey traffic.
2. Regulatory/Commercial Measure: PTA has taken several technical,
administrative and legal actions to curb menace of illegal telephony traffic. Details
are as under:
i.
De-regulation: Subsequent to abolishment of ICH through MoIT
Policy Directive dated 17th June, 2014 and vacation of stay by the
august Supreme Court on 24th February, 2015, PTA vide a Directive
dated 24th February, 2015, has deregulated the international call
rates till further review. After deregulation of international call rates,
competition among LDI operators will occur and rates of international
incoming calls will be reduced drastically eradicating all incentives
for grey traffic.
ii.
Grey Traffic Mitigation System (GTMS): GTMS is deployed since
October 2013 for monitoring and reconciliation of International
Telephone Traffic. GTMS has blocked around 500,000 IP addresses
since installation.
iii.
Call Detail Record (CDR) analysis by PTA: In addition to GTMS,
PTA has been carrying out mystery shopping / CDR analysis to detect
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mobile numbers involved in the grey traffic. Since October 2013,
over 1 million mobile numbers have been detected to be involved in
Grey Traffic and were blocked.
iv.
PTA Call Centre: PTA has established a Call Centre, equipped with
toll free numbers, to log public reporting on grey numbers and its
media campaign has been launched across Pakistan. The call center
is equipped with following facilities:
• Short Code: 8866 (free SMS)
• Toll Free No: 0800-55055
So far 157,900 mobile numbers, reported by general public has
been blocked and analyzed for possible raid action.
v.
Legal Actions: Since 2009 - 2014, PTA, with the assistance of FIA,
has conducted over 224 raids against illegal Gateway exchanges.
MOHAMMAD RIAZ,
Secretary.
ISLAMABAD:
The 17th March, 2015.
PCPPI—2359(2015) NA—17-03-2015—650.
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(20th Session)
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT
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“UNSTARRED QUESTIONS AND THEIR REPLIES”
For Wednesday, the 18th March, 2015
267.
Ms. Khalida Mansoor:
(Deferred during 6th Session)
Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and
Development Division be pleased to state whether the verification of
educational certificates of all Doctors and other staff of PIMS,
Islamabad has been completed; if so, the details thereof?
!
Reply not received.
30.
Ms. Sabiha Nazir:
(Deferred during 17th Session)
Will the Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications
be pleased to state:
(a) the steps being taken by the Government to check fake accounts
on social media, spreading disinformation in the public; and
(b)
the punishment awarded to the persons involved therein?
Transferred to Interior Division for answer on Next Rota Day.
55.
Mr. Imran Zafar Leghari:
(Deferred during 17th Session)
Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be
pleased to state the steps taken by the Government so far to impart
skill development through trainings/ workshops to unemployed youth
to make them useful citizens and contribute to wellbeing of economy?
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Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training: At the
Federal level Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training is / responsible
for imparting various skills/training to the youth of Pakistan so that they can play
role in the development of the country.
2. National Training Bureau is an attached Department of this Ministry
established in 1976 with the objectives to assess existing and future training needs,
provide training to youths, impart training to instructors and conduct trade testing
for certification of institutional as well as skilled workers of the private sector.
“
National Training Bureau is secretariat of National Training Board
established under the National Training Ordinance 1980 (amended
in 2002). Under the provision of National Training Ordinance 1980
(amended 2002), four (04) Skill Development Councils have been
re-vitalized, one each at Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi and Peshawar,
SDC Quetta shall be operational by February 2015.
“
National Training Bureau is imparting technical skills of various
durations of 3-months, 6-months and one year as per level of
competence which are well recognized in the country and also fulfill
the requirements of overseas employment. In addition NTB through
its component National Staff Training Institute (NTSI) is imparting
training to trainers/ instructors and Mid-career managers in the
technical fields.
“
The skills being taught/ imparted to trainees and trainers in NTB are
attached at Annex-A&B.
“
The training capacity of NTB is enhanced by introduction of 2nd
and 3rd shift training programmes in order to have maximum utilization
of the existing training facilities.
“
NTB has entered into MOUs on Public/Private Partnership for
establishing additional training facilities/workshops at its campus to
increase the training capacity; with
(a)
M/s Ali Hazza & Co (Saudi Arabia Based)
(b)
M/s MACKO (UK Based operating in Libya)
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(c)
Vocational Education & Development and Capacity Building
Organization (VETDACO), Pakistan Based NGO
(d)
National Institute of Cultural Studies (NICS)
It is expected that more than 5000 additional trainees per year in
NTB and about 100,000 per year in affiliated institutes will get training
opportunities to become productive citizens of the country.
3. National Vocational and Technical Training Commission is working
under NAVTTC ACT 2011.The Commission is involved in policy making, strategy
formulation, and regulations and revamping of TVET system in Pakistan. Steps
taken by NAVTTC to impart skill development through training to youth of Pakistan
are as follows:—
“
Prime Minister’s Hunarmand Pakistan Programme. In the light of
Prime Minister’s directions, NAVTTC initiated short-term skill
development programs of mostly up to six months duration courses
in collaboration with public and private sector training institutes. It
covers five priority sectors including; Construction, Agriculture (Dairy
& Livestock), IT & Telecommunication, Services and Skills for
Women. The other sectors being addressed are Hospitality, Light
Engineering, Paramedics, Services, Traditional Trades (Cottage
Crafts etc.) and Textile. Under this program 116,776 trainees are
trained to date.
“
Prime Minister’s Youth Skill Development Program-2014. The
present Government is paying greater attention for the empowerment
of youth in the country and launched Prime Minister’s Youth Skill
Development Program-2014, which is being implemented by
NAVTTC. This program focuses to produce 25,000 Pakistan Skilled
Workforce/Manpower to commensurate with needs of local and
International market. The training classes of both 04 and 06 months
training courses commenced w.e.f. 12th May, 2014 and completed on
11th November, 2014. The total number of trainees trained under this
program are 21,934 i.e. 88% aggregate of the total PC-I defined target.
Efforts are underway to train further 3000 trainees by June, 2015.
“
President’s Fanni Maharat Programme. Under Presidential directive,
NAVTTC established 130 vocational training centers/institutes in
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uncovered tehsils of Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,
Balochistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, where no
TVET institute existed earlier. Under this program 37,521 trainees
are trained.
“
Apprenticeship Reforms. In order to increase employability and to
cover emerging service sectors having huge employment potential,
apprenticeship reforms were needed. In this regard, NAVTTC in
consultation with all TVET stakeholders consolidated a Draft
National Apprenticeship Bill, 2015 which is expected to be finalized
soon.
“
Development of Curricula. Under TVET Reform Support Program
and in collaboration with GIZ, 171 Vocational and 24 DAEs Curricula
in different sectors have so far been developed and notified. For
identification of these trades and skills development, various
workshops were conducted and consultations were made with major
stakeholders of Technical and Vocational Education & Training
(TVET). These stakeholders include Industry, Chambers of
Commerce & Industry, Employers Federation of Pakistan and Trade
Association and Public & Private Training imparting institutes.
“
National Vocational Qualification Framework (NVQF). NAVTTC
has developed draft National Vocational Qualification Framework
(NVQF) in consultation with all stakeholders, which is planned to
be notified by the end of February, 2015.
“
TVET Policy. NAVTTC, in collaboration with GIZ, has also
developed a consultative document for the first ever National TVET
Policy, under the auspices of a Task Force headed by the Additional
Secretary, Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training.
Annex-A
TRAINING COURSES FOR YOUTH
1.
2.
3.
3D Studio Max
Applied Electronics
Architectural Draughting
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
Auto CAD
Auto Electrician
Auto Mechanic
Building electrician
Civil Draftsman
Civil Surveyor
Crane Operator
Dozer & Shovel Operator
CNC (Programming & Operation)
Computer Application
Computer Hardware/Networking.
Fiber Optics.
Industrial Electrical Installation
Mechanical Draftsman
Mobile Repairing
Peachtree.
PLC (Programmable Logic Control)
Plumber
Quantity Surveyor
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
Turner/Machinist
UPS & Generator Repairing
Welding (Arc & Gas)
Welding (TIG/MIG)
Annex-B
LIST OF TRAIIES FOR INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
Industrial Electronics
Hydraulic Pneumatic
Machinist / Turner
Civil Drafting
Radio & TV
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vi.
vii.
viii.
ix.
x.
xi.
xii.
66.
Electrical
Mechanical Drafting
Welding (TIG/MIG)
Ref. & Air-Conditioning
Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
Programmable Logic Circuit (PLC)
Pedagogy
Mr. Jamshed Ahmad Dasti:
(Deferred during 17th Session)
Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state:
(a)
whether there is any proposal under consideration of the
Government to legalize the Kuri Town and adjacent areas of
Balagh and Chapran, Islamabad;
(b)
whether it is also a fact that CDA has identified lawful owners
of the said areas to settle them at other appropriate areas in
Islamabad; if so, the details of lawful owners thereof; and
(c)
the criteria adopted to identify lawful owners of the said areas?
Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division: (a) Layout Plan for Model
Village Kuri over an area measuring 2621.10 kanals has been approved by CDA
Board.
(b) The Deputy Commissioner, CDA has announced the award of
acquisition of Built Up Property (BUP) on 02-08-2010 and the lawful affectees
of the Kuri & Rehara will be allotted residential plots in Model Village Kuri.
(c) The Package deal was signed with affectees. According to the
Package deal, the affectees whose forefathers’ names are in award of village Kuri
dated 01-03-1971 will be allotted plots in Model Village Kuri.
17.
Sheikh Salahuddin:
(Deferred during 18th Session)
Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state:
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(a) whether it is fact that a number of houses in the Sectors G-6
and G-7, Islamabad are in a dilapidated condition since long;
(b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, whether
there is any proposal under consideration of the Ministry to repair
said houses; if so, when it will be implemented alongwith the
steps taken in this regard so far?
Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division:(a)
Yes.
(b) This part of question pertains to Ministry.
As far as Capital Development Authority is concerned, Maintenance
Directorate is currently dealing repair / maintenance of 14592 Nos houses of
various categories i.e A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H & I type in Islamabad which were
constructed during last 50 years. Out of which 8677 Nos of Government quarters
are situated in G-6 and G-7 and majority of these houses have become dilapidated
and require extensive maintenance, repair and rehabilitation.
At present meager amount of funds have been allocated under
“Maintenance Grant by the Ministry which are even insufficient to cater the
maintenance of Government Quarters in sector G-6 and G-7. Cabinet Division
has already requested for timely release of balance funds to the tune of Rs. 342
(M) and further arrange Supplementary Grant during current financial year to
carry out maintenance of said houses.
32.
Mr. Sufyan Yousuf:
(Deferred during 18th Session)
Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that the Government has imposed ban on
fishing and boating by Rawal Lake, Islamabad;
(b) if so, the reasons thereof;
(c)
the time by which said ban will be lifted?
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Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division: (a) Yes, CDA has
withdrawn all the licenses issued for boating in Rawal Lake. There is no ban on
fishing.
(b) In compliance with the Supreme Court order in Sou Moto case
No. 13/2010 to stop boating activities in Rawal Lake.
(c) Not yet decided.
34.
Ms. Aisha Syed:
(Deferred during 18th Session)
Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that the road from Quarter Nos.31-C to 40-C,
Sadar Road, G-6/2, Islamabad is in a dilapidated condition since
long;
(b)
if so, the steps taken by CDA to repair said road during the year
2014-15?
Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division: (a) The road from quarter
No.31-C to 40-C is worn out and needs carpeting. Necessary patch work has
been done and the road is presently functional.
(b) CDA has already planned for carpeting of roads in various sectors
of Islamabad during current financial year 2014-15. The instant road has also
been included and shall be carpeted by the end of current financial year.
35.
Ms. Aisha Syed:
(Deferred during 18th Session)
Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state:
(a)
whether there is any proposal under consideration of the
Government to reconstruct the bridge located between
Government quarters of Category-E and Islamabad Model
College for Women, G-10/2, which was damaged during the
rainy season in 2011;
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(b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, whether
funds have been allocated for its re-construction; if so, when
alongwith amount thereof;
(c) if not, the time by which funds will be provided; and
(d)
the time by which the said bridge will be reconstructed?
Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division:(a) Yes, re-construction
of bridge in Sector G-10/2, is part of the AWP for the current fiscal year
(i.e. 2014-15). Detail design and cost estimate have also been prepared and
tenders will be called for by mid of March, 2015.
(b) Yes. Funds to the tune of Rs. 06.00 Million have been allocated for
2014-2015.
(c) Sufficient funds are available for the said project.
(d) The proposed bridge will be completed during current fiscal year.
36.
Ms. Asyia Naz Tanoli:
(Deferred during 18th Session)
Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state:
(a)
whether any criteria has been evolved to rent out rooms in Guest
Houses, Hostels and Flats in Islamabad; if so, the details; and
(b)
the number of rooms given on rent in the said Guest Houses,
Hostels and Flats during the year 2014-15?
Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division: (a) CDA officer hostel
is controlled by Authority. the criteria of allotment of rooms to CDA officers is as
under;
“
45% House rent charges
“
05% maintenance charges
For the official other than CDA charges Rs.230 per day received.
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(b) There are 33 rooms out of which 30 are occupied by CDA officers
and 3 rooms occupied other than CDA officers.
The remaining part of the question does not relate to CDA.
37.
Ms. Asyia Naz Tanoli:
(Deferred during 18th Session)
Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state:
(a) the water supply schedule for Government Quarters in Sector
G-7/2, Islamabad adopted by CDA at present; and
(b) whether it is a fact that water is supplied for only one hour
during the whole day; and
(c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of CDA to
increase the duration of supply of water for the said sector; if
so, when it will be implemented?
Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division: (a) At present water is
being supplied to Sector G-7/2 from 9:15 am to 11:15 daily.
(b) No, the water is being supplied to Sector G-7/2 for 2 hours daily.
(c) There is no proposal under consideration to increase the supply hours
for Sector G-7/2.
40.
Syed Waseem Hussain:
(Deferred during 18th Session)
Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state
the total number of foreign citizens to whom financial assistance was
provided by Pakistan Bait-ul-Mall during the last five years till date
alongwith the justification thereof?
Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division: Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal
has informed that no financial assistance has been provided to any foreign citizen
during the last five years.
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14.
Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan:
Will the Minister in-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state:
(a)
whether it is a fact that white-wash and roof treatment of
E-type quarters on Luqman Hakeem Road (Service Road)
Islamabad have not been carried since long;
(b)
whether it is also a fact that the inquiry office, G-7/3, Islamabad
does not attend the complaints and officials remain absent
therefrom;
(c)
whether there is any proposal under consideration to monitor
the performance of CDA for one month in this regard; if so,
when it will be implemented; and
(d) whether there is also any proposal to assign the said work to
Pak.PWD ; if so, when it will be implemented?
Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division: (a) Yes, it is a fact that
the roof treatment and white wash of majority of “E” Type houses situated on
Luqman Haqeem Road have not been carried out.
(b) No, staff deputed is present in inquiry offices, no report of absence
from duty.
(c) The performance of CDA has continuously been monitored by
different entities.
(d) At present no proposal is under consideration for repair / maintenance
to be carried out by Pak PWD.
15.
Ms. Khalida Mansoor:
Will the Minister in-charge of the Capital Administration and
Development Division be pleased to state the names of diseases
departments whereof are being developed under the extension project
of PIMS, Islamabad?
Reply not received.
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16.
Ms. Khalida Mansoor:
Will the Minister In-charge of the Capital Administration and
Development Division be pleased to state whether it is a fact that
land has been acquired for the extension project of Federal
Government Poly Clinic Hospital, Islamabad; if so, the details
thereof?
Minister In-Charge of the Capital Administration and Development
Division:
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“
2.54 acres piece of land allocated for the extension project of Federal
Government Polyclinic, Islamabad has not been yet acquired.
“
A PC-I of Project titled “Extension of FGPC acquisition of Land”
was approved on 16th April, 2011 by the DDWP at the cost of
Rs. 55.321 million for payment to CDA for acquisition of land. This
amount has already been allocated for the project during the current
financial year 2014-2015 by the Planning & Development Division.
“
A summary has already been moved by CA&DD for special approval
of Cabinet regarding change in master plan of CDA for allocation of
Park land for hospital purpose. After the final approval of Cabinet,
land will be handed over to the Polyclinic.
Mr. Iqbal Muhammad Ali Khan:
Will the Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage
be pleased to state:
(a) the station and channel wise number of employees working on
ad-hoc, daily wages and contract basis in Pakistan Television
at present alongwith their dates of appointments and length of
services separately; and
(b) the time by which the services of those employees will be
regularized?
Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage: (a)
The required information is attached at Annexure-A & B respectively.
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(b) This is to clarify that services of temporary employees are regularized
as per Government decision/policy, corporation’s needs and approval by the Board
of Directors.
(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)
18.
Syed Waseem Hussain:
Will the Minister In-charge of the Aviation Division be pleased to
state the total number of persons appointed in PIA during the period
from 2008 to 2013 alongwith the grade-wise details thereof?
Minister In-Charge of the Aviation Division: During the period
2008 to 2013, a total of 3740 persons were appointed in PIAC. Break-up is
as under:—
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(b) The staff hired through manpower supplier contractor (M/S Fulcrum
Pvt. Ltd) is as under:—
20.
Ms. Asyia Naz Tanoli
Will the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training be
pleased to state:
(a)
the total number of Vocational Training Centres working under
the Federal Government alongwith the number of students
studying therein at present;
(b)
the number of said centres which have been closed during the
year 2013-14; and
(c)
the details of subjects being taught in the said centres at present?
Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training: (a) At
the Federal level Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training is
responsible for imparting various skills/training to the youth of Pakistan so that
they can play role in the development of the country. In this regard, two organizations
under this Ministry i.e. National Training Bureau (NTB) and National Vocational
& Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) are actively working on conducting
training activities and formulation of TVET policies respectively.
National Training Bureau is an attached department of this Ministry which
is responsible for training in different trades at its campus situated at Plot No.39.
Sector H-9, Islamabad. Presently, 1150 trainees are getting training in different
trades in two shifts at National Training Bureau (NTB). The trainings are for three
months and 6 months duration.
(b) No such centre has been closed during the period.
(c) The details of subjects / trades being taught in NTB are as under:—
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Architectural Draughtsman
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Auto Mechanic
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Building Electrician
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Civil Surveyor
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Quantity Survivor
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Industrial Electronics/ Automation
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Programme Logic Control (PLC)
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Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
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Auto CAD (Civil)
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Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) Machine
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Computer Application
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Computer Hardware/ Networking
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Welding (Tig/Mig)
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Aluminium Fabricator
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Pipe and General Fitter
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CAD/ CAM
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Mobile Repairing
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Civil Draughtsman
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Turmor Machinist
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Web Designing & Graphics
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Apparel Supervisor
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Merchandising
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Quality Control
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Import & Export Documentation
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Industrial Engineering
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Fashion Designing
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Production Planning and Control
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Teaching Techniques/ Pedagogy.
National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) is
responsible for policy making in field of Technical Education and Vocational Training
(TVET).
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NAVTTC provided funds for training activities under Prime Minister’s
Hunarmand Program for 25 training projects in Islamabad region,
23 in Punjab region, 15 in the Sindh region, 13 in Balochistan region
and 15 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region (Annex-A).
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NAVTTC also conducted training programme under the Prime
Minister’s Youth Skills Development Programme 2013-14 with
partner institute throughout the country. Detail is at (Annex-B).
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Draft apprenticeship Bill has been drafted with consultation of
stakeholders and is expected to be finalized soon.
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Under TVET Reform Support Program and in collaboration with
GIZ. 171 Vocational and 24 DAEs Curricula in different sectors
have so far been developed and notified.
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National Vocational Qualification Framework (NVQF) NAVTTC
has developed draft National Vocational Qualification Framework
(NVQF) in consultation with all stakeholders, which is planned to
be notified by the end of February, 2015.
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NAVTTC, in collaboration with GIZ, has also developed a
consultative document for the first ever National TVET Policy.
(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)
21.
Mr. Waseem Akhtar Shaikh
Will the Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division be pleased to state:
(a)
the names of beneficiaries fall under Benazir Income Support
Programme belonging to Village Darkali Shar Shai, Tehsil Kallar
Syedan, District Rawalpindi at the time of inception of the said
programme;
(b)
whether it is a fact that a number of beneficiaries have been
removed from the list of beneficiaries; if so, the justification
thereof;
(c)
the steps taken by the Government to again enlist such
beneficiaries?
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Minister In-Charge of the Cabinet Division: (a) By names list of
beneficiaries fall under BISP belonging to Village Darkali Shar Shai, Tehsil Kallar
Syedan, District Rawalpindi is attached at Annex-A.
(b) At the start of the Program in July 2008, no reliable data were available
for the identification of the underprivileged and vulnerable persons in the country.
The task of identification of the potential beneficiaries of BISP was, therefore,
entrusted to the Parliamentarians in what was the Phase –I of Targeting. Application
Forms were distributed among the Parliamentarians in equal number (8000 forms
to each member of the National Assembly and Senate and 1000 forms to each
member of the Provincial Assemblies), irrespective of party affiliation. The forms
received were verified through NADRA database and out of 4.2 million received
forms 2.2 million families were found eligible for cash transfers.
Later, a transition in terms of objective and scientific mode of targeting i.e.
Poverty Scorecard (Phase-II) was launched. The nationwide Poverty Scorecard
Survey, the first of its kind in South Asia, enables BISP to identify eligible households
through the application of a Proxy Means Test (PMT) that determines the welfare
status of the household on a scale between 0-100. The survey was started in
October 2010 (which was conducted by the independent firms hired through a
competitive bidding process) and has been completed across Pakistan except
two agencies of FATA. The survey has the following features:—
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7.7 million families are identified as living below the cutoff score of
16.17
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Creation of a large and reliable national registry of the socioeconomic
status of almost 27.36 million households and approximately 155
million individuals across Pakistan.
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It was not a random survey; approximately 90 % of the households
were covered. The gap was due to the fact that the survey was an
optional exercise and remaining either refused or did not participate
in the survey.
.
From the Phase-I Targeting Thirteen (13) families were identified as eligible
beneficiaries. However, after Poverty Scorecard Survey only Seven (7) families
became eligible who had scorecard of 16.17 or less which included only one
family out of the earlier 13.
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(c) Currently there is no plan of again enlisting such beneficiaries because
they are not eligible.
MOHAMMAD RIAZ,
Secretary.
ISLAMABAD:
The 17th March, 2015.
PCPPI—2359(2015) NA—17-03-2015—650.