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(39th 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

Friday, the 31st December, 2021

93. *Mr. Iqbal Muhammad Ali Khan:

(Deferred during 35th Session)

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state:

(a) whether any concession is given to the Government employees

on the fees of tests in Kahuta Research Laboratories (KRL),

Hospital, Islamabad; if not, the reasons thereof;

(b) whether it is also a fact that concession in the fees of tests is

given to the employees of atomic energy commission by the

hospital but the said facility is not given to other Government

employees; if so, the reasons thereof; and

(c) the time by which said facility will be granted for the other

government employees?

Deferred for answer on Next Rota Day.

129. *Sheikh Rohale Asghar:


Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state

(a) the number of ceasefire violations by India at Pakistani

borders alongwith the details of loss of property and loss of

human lives suffered by Pakistan due to said violation; and

(b) the total number of citizens injured, so far?


6th Rota (21) NA (S) By Shoaib.M on PC-02

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1. *Mr. Abdul Qadir Patel:

(Deferred on 22-12-2021)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether CDA, has taken notice that several Government

partially constructed infrastructures have been decaying,

which were either originally planned to construct for those

departments that have been devolved to provinces after 18th

Constitutional Amendment or merged into another Federal

Government Department;

(b) if so, the details of such constructions alongwith cost incurred

upon each building/infrastructure; and

(c) whether is there any proposal under consideration of the

Government to takeover such partially constructed

infrastructures and make them beneficial for the

Government?

Reply not received.

14. *Moulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali:


Will the Minister for Narcotics Control be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that under the Rules of Business, 1973

each Division has to prepare annual report of performance;

(b) if so, the details thereof; if not, reasons for not preparing the

said book; and

(c) what action is being taken by the Government against the

responsible functionaries for this negligence?

Reply not received.

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20. *Syed Mehmood Shah:



(a) whether it is a fact that the roads and streets of Chatha

Bakhtawar and Ali Pur, Islamabad are in dilapited condition;

and

(b) whether Government has any intention to repair the same; if

so, when?

Reply not received.

23. *Choudhary Faqir Ahmad:



(a) the number of dialysis machines installed in Cantonment

General Hospital, Rawalpindi;

(b) how many of the above machines are currently fully

operational;

(c) number of patients who have been provided dialysis facility

from the said hospital for the last three years at the expense of

Pakistan Bait-ul-Mall; and

(d) the details of procedure to get expenditure from Pakistan

Bait-ul-Mall alongwith year-wise amount taken from

Pakistan Bait-ul-Mall under this head for the last three

years?


24. *Ms. Uzma Riaz:



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(a) the number of Drug Rehabilitation/Drug Therapy Centers in

the country are running on private basis;

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the

Government to register all these Drug Rehabilitation/Drug

Therapy Centers and include them in Pakistan’s mainstream

health care system;

(c) if so, details thereof; if not, reasons thereof?

Minister for Narcotics Control (Mr. Ijaz Ahmad Shah): (a), (b)

& (c) There is no such data available with Ministry of Narcotics Control

regarding number of Drug Rehabilitation/ Therapy Centers working in the

country on private basis as the matter falls under the purview of Provincial

Government. According to Section 52 (1) and 53 of Control of Narcotic

Substances Act, 1997 and National Anti-Narcotics Policy 2019; Federal

and provincial ministries / departments of health are mandated to include

narcotics related treatment in their policies.

145. *Begum Tahira Bukhari:


(a) whether it is a fact that some Officers (Assistant Directors/

Deputy Directors) of FIA, who were posted out vide ADG(N)

Lahore, Notification No.G-145/Admin(n)2021 dated

21-05-2021, under rotation policy from Islamabad Zone to

Punjab Zone, have been posted back to Islamabad vide

Notification No.A/1446/Admn-1/2021 dated 03-11-2021, in

violation of the policy;

(b) the name of those officers, who were posted back to

Islamabad from Punjab Zone, their specialty, nature of

compulsions, for which they were “sine quo non” in

Islamabad; if the reply to (a) above is in affirmative;

(c) the authority which approved the above mentioned posting

orders in violation of the rotation policy;

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(d) whether any disciplinary action will be taken against the

officers who violated the rotation policy by canceling the said

orders;

(e) if so, the details thereof; if not, reasons thereof?

Minister for Interior (Sheikh Rashid Ahmed): (a) The officer

namely Muhammad Riaz Janjua, Assistant Director mentioned at Sr.

No. 11 of Notification dated 21-05-2021 was transferred to FIA, EGOA

Unit, FIA Punjab Zone Lahore, in compliance of rotation policy,

subsequently ADG (North) FIA transfer him to Gujranwala Circle. Later

on, HQ FIA while issuing transfer / posting of officer in line with

requirement of the organization, posted him at the disposal of Cybercrime

Directorate, who further posted him to Rawalpindi.

2. It is clarified that the officer is working outside his native city

as per Rotation Policy. Further, the Rotation Policy did not put bar on

Competent Authority to adjust officer by transfer / posting as per

requirement / need of FIA.

(b) As per above stated stance, rotation policy is of violated.

(c) Additional Director General, FIA (North) is the Authority.

Not required.

(e) Not required.

146. *Mr. Ali Gohar Khan:


(a) whether it is a fact that there is always rush at NADRA

Centres, Faisalabad; and

(b) whether any facility of shade and water is not available to

public at NADRA Centres in District Faisalabad; if so, what

steps are being taken by NADRA in this regard?

Minister for Interior (Sheikh Rashid Ahmed): (a) & (b) “For

ensuring quality of service and cater the rush, NADRA has established

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19x NADRA Registration Centers in District Faisalabad which includes

1x Mega Center (Operational 24/7) and 5x double shift offices.

Apart from above mentioned NADRA Offices, 8x mobile

Registration Vans (MRVs) are also operational in the District. Moreover,

facility of shade, indoor waiting areas and water coolers for applicants are

available in all NADRA Centers of District Faisalabad”.

147. *Syed Agha Rafiullah:

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased to

state:

(a) whether Ministry has taken notice of the fact that the Pakistan

Cricket Board (PCB) has made its Accounts and matters

ancillary thereto confidential and even refrains from sharing

such information with the National Assembly as and when

asked to provide such details;

(b) whether this act of the PCB does not tantamount to shielding

itself from the process of accountability, besides it is also

violation of access to information, which is a fundamental

right of every citizen as enshrined in the Constitution;

(c) if so, what steps are being taken by the Government to make it

binding for PCB to provide such information in future without

causing delay and hold it accountable if it fails?

Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (Dr. Fehmida

Mirza): (a), (b) & (c) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is a body corporate

having perpetual succession and has been established as a Board under

Sports (Development and Control) Ordinance 1962 by the Federal

Government through S.R.O No. 1045 (I)/2019, gazetted on 12th

September, 2019 (i.e. the PCB Constitution).

Vested with the exclusive authority to regulate the game of cricket

in Pakistan, the PCB operates and functions independently from the

Government as an autonomous entity which generates its own revenues

and is a unique entity and different from other Autonomous Bodies,

Corporations and Commissions in that it receives no funds/monies

whatsoever from the Federal Government / the Consolidated Funds / the

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Public Exchequer. PCB undertakes all its functions under the PCB

Constitution and all the affairs in respect of the management and

administration of the Board are carried out by the Board of Governors

(BOG) constituted under the PCB Constitution.

It is pertinent to note that copies of PCB’s financial statements as

well as details of expenses incurred by the Chairman of the PCB are

available on the PCB website.

Moreover, PCB has always complied with its duties under the

Right of Access to Information Act (2017) and it is submitted that the

PCB ensures and implements high levels of corporate and financial

governance and management. The PCB has instilled a robust financial

management system and undergoes external and internal audits which are

conducted by internationally acclaimed firms of Chartered Accountants

such as Deloitte Yousaf Adil and Ernst & Young Ford Rhodes Sidat

Hyder, respectively, whilst A.F. Fergusons (Price waterhouse Coopers) &

Co act as Tax Advisors. Federal audits have also been conducted by the

Auditor General of Pakistan and PCB representatives also appear before

the Departmental and Public Accounts Committees. Annual audit reports

and periodical internal audit reports are uploaded to and available on the

official PCB website. Additionally, PCB also exercises additional

precautionary measures from time to time for risk control purposes.

148. *Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:


(a) whether it is a fact that a fake files are being sold out in the

name of Rawal Enclave, without getting NOC from CDA; if

so, the numbers thereof;

(b) whether it is also a fact that Rawal Enclave Moza Mohrian

Kurri Road have deputed their agents who also gave token of

the plots to the members and then they disappear permanently

after signing a stamp paper and members are being black

mailed at their hands; and

(c) whether it is further a fact that said society have not complied

with the decisions of Arbitration Committee so far?

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Minister for Interior (Sheikh Rashid Ahmed): (a) Rawal

Enclave is an illegal scheme launched by M/s. Raja Majid & Raja Naseer.

CDA has not issued any approval for the said scheme. The Authority vide

its letter No. CDA/PLW/RP-1(2)(36)/2014/577, Dated 19-04-2018, and

CDA/PLW/RP-1(2) (36)/2014/505, Dated 26-11-2020, had directed /

warned the sponsors of the scheme to stop making any publicity/

marketing/ sale of plots and making any type of development /

construction in this illegal housing scheme (Annex-I).

CDA did not allow any kind of marketing of the Illegal scheme.

Such actions had illegally been performed by the sponsors of the scheme.

The Authority have no record about the sale/purchase of plots.

(b) This information does not pertain to CDA.

(c) This information does not pertain to CDA.

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)

149. *Moulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali:

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource

Development be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the Ministry monitors the development

activities and utilization of funds by Workers Welfare

Fund/Boards;

(b) if so, the province-wise details of the funds utilized, since

2010, particularly in Chitral?

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource

Development: (a) Workers Welfare Fund has an inbuilt system for

monitoring of developmental projects through works section. However, to

strengthen the vigilance and monitoring system, a monitoring cell has also

been constituted and notified vide letter dated 09-08-2021 in the light of

direction of sub-committee of the Senate Standing Committee of M/O

Overseas Pakistanis & Human Resource Development with a view to

quarterly monitor the projects of Workers Welfare Fund and Provincial

Workers Welfare Board’s as well.

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The Governing Body, WWF is the competent forum for the

Management and Administration of the Fund. The Governing Body

constituted sub-committee of Finance and Account (F&A) in its 143rd

meeting held on 15-01-2020 to review and evaluate the financial

statements, budget estimate and expenditures of WWF / Provincial

Workers Welfare Boards for foregoing and next financial year and

formulate recommendation for GB consideration.

(b) Province-wise detail of the funds utilization since 2010-11 to

30-06-2021. However, no funds utilized in Chitral.

Rs. In Million

S. # Provincial WWB/

WWF

Amount Utilized

(Since 2010-2020)

1 Punjab 47,461.711

2 *Sindh 9,797.584

3 KPK 42,718.256

4 Balochistan 5,764.165

5 WWF 21,892.972

Total: 127,634.688

* The Workers Welfare Board, Sindh vide their letter dated

28-06-2016 had intimated that after 18th amendment Provincial Assembly

Sindh has passed bill namely “Sindh Workers Welfare Fund, Act, 2014”

Which has repealed “Workers Welfare Fund Ordinance, 1971” to the

extent of Province of Sindh, and budget will be presented to newly created

Sindh WWB. Hence no demand by Board for release of funds was

received since then.

150. *Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak:


(a) the details/categories of punishments or penalties envisaged

under the laws related to Cyber Crimes in Pakistan at

present, indicating also the details of these laws as well as

their relevant provisions thereof; and

(b) the procedure being adopted by Cyber Crime Wing of FIA to

punish criminals under these laws?

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Minister for Interior (Sheikh Rashid Ahmed): (a) Most of the

accused have been convicted under Section 20, 21 and 24 of Prevention of

Electronic Crime Act (PECA), 2016, details of convictions in 2021 is

enclosed at (Annex-I). The details / categories of punishments or penalties

under the laws related to Cyber Crimes in Pakistan are enclosed at

(Annex-II).

(b) The requisite information is enclosed at (Annex-III).

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)

151. *Mr. Faheem Khan:

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource

Development be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that there is declining proportion of

Pakistan workforce in the Gulf States;

(b) if so, the details thereof and also indicating the country-wise

rate of decline during the last three years?

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource

Development: (a) Yes, export of Pakistani workforce to Gulf Cooperation

Countries (GCC) has declined over the past few years.

(b) The main reason for the declining proportion of Pakistani

workforce in GCC countries was the outbreak of Covid-19 Pandemic

resulting into flight restrictions, vaccination requirements and economic

downturn. More than 100,000 permissions accorded by Bureau of

Emigration and Overseas Employment (BE&OE) could not be

materialized due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, due to diplomatic

efforts and resumption of flights, an increase is seen in the last two months

of 2021 (October-November) as 24545 and 42902 emigrants were

registered for GCC countries, respectively.

Moreover, Gulfization Policy (preference for local workers) has

also contributed to declining proportion of Pakistani workers in GCC

countries, especially KSA & UAE. The country-wise details of Overseas

workers registered by BE&OE during last three years to GCC countries is

mentioned below:—

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Sr.

No.

Countries Years Total

2019 2020 2021(upto

Nov.)

1 Saudi Arabia 332713 136336 119330 588379

2 U. A. E 211216 53676 16171 281063

3 Oman 28391 10336 30574 69301

4 Qatar 19327 7421 32182 58930

5 Bahrain 8189 7843 11047 27079

6 Kuwait 126 15 1398 1539

Total 599962 215627 210702 1,026,291

152. *Mr. Attaullah:


(a) whether it is a fact that there is a single road of Street No.35,

Sector I-9/4, Islamabad where the High Schools for Girls and

Boys are situated, usually remains jammed because of huge

two way traffic of school buses, Government Department’s

vehicles and private vehicles at the time of morning and noon,

due to which pedestrians especially children are facing many

difficulties;

(b) whether it is also a fact that residents or owners of the houses

alongwith the said road have illegally occupied the areas in

front of their houses left for pedestrian and these

encroachments are a source of hurdle for old age and

children on the said road;

(c) if so, the whether the CDA intends to remove the said

encroachments and make foot paths free from any type of

encroachments, so that the traffic may run smoothly; and

(d) the time by which illegal encroachments will be removed?

Minister for Interior (Sheikh Rashid Ahmed): (a) It is fact that

street # 35 exists in sector I-9/4. This street is about 800 meter long with

70'-0" Right of Way (ROW). A footpath is constructed on one side of

street and sufficient signage and speed breakers have been provided in the

street especially near schools to control the speed of vehicles and protect

the children. This street is a collector street and has more than average

traffic.

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(b) The recent survey of street No. 35, Sector I-9/4, Islamabad

has revealed that there are temporary encroachments made infront of few

houses in said street, where footpath has not been constructed at yet.

(c) Yes, CDA has planned to remove all such encroachments?

(d) These encroachments shall be removed within a forthnight,

positively.

153. *Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to refer to the Starred

Question No.8 replied on 08-11-2021 and to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) is

unable to vacate both sides of roads in Sector H-8, Islamabad

alongwith Shifa Hospital;

(b) if so, the reasons thereof; and

(c) if answer to part (a) is in negative, the time by which said

roads will be made vehicle free for parking to avoid from the

hurdles?

Minister for Interior (Sheikh Rashid Ahmed): (a) Islamabad

Traffic Police tries its level best to maintain the smooth flow in the

vicinity of the hospital. The Inspector; one Assistant Beat Officer; 03

Sergeants and one fork lifter have been deployed to control the traffic and

issue violation tickets regularly. So far during the current year 1484 traffic

violation tickets have been issued to the driver for wrong parking, and

obstructing traffic on the said roads.

(b) Public is parking their vehicles on road sides due to

insufficient parking lot inside the Shifa hospital.

(c) Problem can be solved either by expansion of the road, or

parking lot of hospital premises.

154. *Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:


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(a) whether the reconstruction of IJP road Islamabad has

started;

(b) if so, the time by which it will be completed; and

(c) the number of its lanes alongwith width and length?

Minister for Interior (Sheikh Rashid Ahmed): (a) The project

has been awarded to M/s NLC with date of commencement as

15-10-2021.

(b) The completion period is 18 months and the same will be

completed by 14th April, 2023.

(c) Total length of road is 9.8 Km. Number .of lanes is (08) eight

(04 Rigid & 04 flexible) total width is 42 meter.

Capital Development Authority

(Roads Division No. 1)

Name of Project REHABILITATION & WIDENING IF IJP

ROAD, ISLAMABAD.

PC-I Cost Approved Rs. 6,739.000 Million

Project Cost Rs. 4,953.111 Million

Total Length 10 Km

Design Consultants M/S Zeeruk International Pvt. Ltd @ agreement

cost of Rs. 7.748 Million Feasibility, Design,

Estimates, PC-I, EIA Public hearing was held on

26-07-2021

Existing Width / 0+000 To 0+600 3+3 lanes @ 3.5 M width of each lane.

Carriage way Outer shoulder 2-3 M varied 0+600 To 9+810 2+2

Lanes @3.5 width of each lane Outer shoulder 3 M

Inner shoulder Approx 0.25 M varied

Scope of Project Faizabad Interchange to G.T.Road (N-5) 0+000 To

9+810 4+4 Lane Road i/c 2 lanes rigid pavement

road each side Flyover at 9thAvenue & Faqir Aipee

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Road 01 Bridge at Nullah Lai and 01 Bridge on

Mandi More

Time for completion 18 months

Sponsoring CDA’s Self Finance

Present Status

• Letter of Commencement issued on 07.10.2021 to M/s NLC

Engineers, with effective date of commencement is

15-10-2021.

• Scarification of existing asphalt & excavation of earth work

on both side of IJP, Construction of Girders etc. in progress at

site. Construction of working piles at Nullah Lai Bridge and

Faqir Aipee is in progress.

• Case for Hiring of Consultancy Services for Construction

Supervision of IJP Road in favour of M/s NESPAK (Pvt) Ltd.

is under approval by CDA Board and letter of commencement

has been issued on 07-10-2021, with effective date of

commencement is 15-10-2021 because agreement is under

acceptance by the Employer.

• Pak EPA has been issued NOC for EIA Report of IJP road

vide letter F.3(1)/2020-EIA-UPRW-DD(EIA/Mont)/8, date

24-09-2021.

1st installment of Mobilization Advance for Rs.371,483,319/-

155. *Ms. Shahida Rehmani:


(a) the progress on the work launched by CDA on stone pitching

and sloping of nullahs running down from Margallas and

crisscrossing Islamabad; and

(b) does all the nullahs crisscrossing Islamabad have been stoned

or only the areas are visible from roads?

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Minister for Interior (Sheikh Rashid Ahmed): (a) The Capital

Development Authority CDA has launched the work on stone pitching and

sloping of nullah running down from Margallas and crisscrossing

Islamabad eventually falling in Rawal Lake, Korang Nullah, Nullah Lai

and Sawan River. Moreover stone pitching works, up till now, at

following locations has been executed (site picture attached for reference).

• Street No. 11 I-8/1.

• Korang Road Nullah I-10.

• Street No. 32 I-9/1.

• Service Road West I-8/2.

• Suharwardy Road G-6/4

• Hakem Luqman Road G-6/2.

• School Road F-6/3.

• Hill Road F-6.

• Embassy road F-6/4.

• Service Roads West G-6/4.

• Parbat Road F-7/3.

• Street 56, F-7/4.

• Khayaban-e-Iqbal F-8/2.

• Kaghan Road F-8.

• Street No. 3, F-10/3.

• Chaman Road G-8.

• Service Road South G-8.

• Farooqia Market F-6/1.

• Service Road East G-11/4.

• Aun Muhammad Road G-10 etc.

(b) Work at locations as explained in para (a) has been executed.

In the first instance works executed at locations by considering the

crossing of nullahs under bridges & culverts on both sides (up & below) of

stream, especially the places where waste & garbage dumped & streams

got choked in monsoon season and heavy rain falls.


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156. *Dr. Shazia Sobia Aslam Soomro:


state:

(a) what are the key reasons for Pakistan’s dismal performance

at the Tokyo Olympics 2021; and

(b) what is the Government’s action plan for a better

performance in next Olympics?

Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (Dr. Fehmida

Mirza): (a) Participation in Olympics is being made on the basis of

qualification amongst top athletes of the world which require several years

of vigorous training. The other reasons for dismal performance also

include:-

• Lack of proper governor structure due to non-accountability

leading to fake federations.

• Ineffective regulatory mechanism for NSFs.

• Non-transparency in selection of athletes by the respective

NSFs

• Lack of sports infrastructure at par with international

standard.

• Lack of sports facilities at grassroots levels.

• Lack of coordination amongst the provinces after the 18th

Constitutional Amendments.

• Hegemony of POA on sports in Pakistan.

• POA and NSFs not playing their due role.

The respective Federations did not send coaches with athletes. The

nomination/ accreditations by the federations and by the POA were more

in favor of Federation’s officials rather than appointing professional

coaches / personnel.

(b) Role of Provinces. Ministry of Sports has been devolved after

the 18th Constitutional Amendments and the resources have been

allocated to provinces. Now the provincial governments are mainly

responsible for promotion of sports and sports infrastructure development

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through allocation of adequate resources. All the provincial governments

have been given the following guidelines for revival of sports, uniformity

of policy and enhancing the performance of our athletes:

(a) Prioritization of 6 to 8 games.

(b) Establishment of Tehsil level multiple-purpose Sports

infrastructure.

(c) Sports to be made mandatory at school level.

(d) Sports grounds/facilities mandatory for all new housing

projects.

(e) Conduct of regional sports leagues to groom the talent.

National Sports Policy - 2021. NSP 2021 has been prepared and

in its final stages for approval. The policy will provide proper regulatory

framework for NSFs and other sports bodies and binding for all NSFs to

have proper genuine club level structure.

Constitution of PSB - 2021. The Constitution of PSB has been re-

drafted and in its final stages for approval for transforming PSB into a

dynamic and vibrant regulatory organization.

Elite Athlete Pool. Is being developed so that the athletes can be

directly funded and looked after to continue their training with support of

all stake holders. They will be branded to invite private sector for their

sponsorship.

157. *Sheikh Rohale Asghar:


(a) the names of the Pakistani Embassies abroad, at which

NADRA staff has been deputed; and

(b) the date since when each of the said NADRA personnels are

deputed?

Minister for Interior (Sheikh Rashid Ahmed): (a) The names of

the Pakistani Embassies abroad at which NADRA staff has been deputed

is attached as (Annex-A).

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(b) Detail of NADRA personnel deputed in Pakistani Embassies

abroad is attached as (Annex-B).

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)

158. *Syed Javed Husnain:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the number of

persons recruited in NADRA from 1st January 2018 to 31 October

2021 alongwith the details of their designations and salaries

thereof?

Minister for Interior (Sheikh Rashid Ahmed): “7287x persons

have been recruited in NADRA during said period. Requisite information

is attached as Annex-A”.


159. *Mr. Naveed Aamir Jeeva:


(a) whether CDA is constructing the tomb of Dr. Abdul Qadeer

Khan;

(b) if so,the cost to be incurred thereon?

Minister for Interior (Sheikh Rashid Ahmed): (a) & (b) The

grave of Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan is intact, only some marble works has

been done for beautification by the family / legal heirs. Moreover, CDA

has no financial implication, neither “Tomb” is / being constructed please.

160. *Syed Abrar Ali Shah:


(a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the

Government to supply water from Tarbela Dam to Islamabad;

(b) if so, the time by which it would be made possible and the

details of cost to be incurred thereof?

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Minister for Interior (Sheikh Rashid Ahmed): (a) Yes, a project

has been initiated by the Government to supply water from Tarbela Dam

Reservoir to the cities of Islamabad as well Rawalpindi.

(b) PC-I of the Project has not been finalized as yet because of

lack of decision on cost sharing between government of Punjab and

federal Government. Once the PC-I will be finalized, the details can be

shared.

161. *Mr. Abdul Qadir Patel:


(a) whether it is a fact that Ministry has launched a web-

portal/system of complaints through website of Ministry and

other-wise;

(b) if so, which law authorized to launch such Web-Portal or

system of complaints;

(c) the nature of complaints which are being dealt through the

said Portal/system;

(d) number of complaints which have been received through such

system and for particularly whistleable; and

(e) what action has been taken on each of the above complaint so

far?

Minister for Interior (Sheikh Rashid Ahmed): (a) Ministry of

Interior has not launched its Own web portal / system of complaints

through web site of the Ministry. Rather Complaints regarding Ministry of

Interior are being received through Pakistan Citizen’s Portal which is

under the control of PM Office.

(b) Ministry of Interior has not launched its own web-portal.

(c) Complaints of varying nature like personal grievances / social

issues etc. are received from Pakistan Citizen’s Portal. These complaints

are forwarded to concerned Wings / Departments of Ministry of Interior

and addressed as per Guidelines / Manual of Pakistan Citizen’s Portal.

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(d) Ministry of Interior has received 4234 complaints on Pakistan

Citizen’s Portal so far.

(e) 3827 complaints relating to Ministry of Interior have been

addressed on Pakistan Citizen’s Portal so far.

162. *Dr. Shazia Sobia Aslam Soomro:


(a) whether it is a fact that the nullah crossing Islamabad was

once the stream of fresh water running from Margala Hills;

(b) then why the Capital Development Authority (CDA) granted

permission regarding opening of sewer lines in these natural

watercourses and letting people to freely dump solid waste

specially construction material; and

(c) what action has been so far taken by the CDA against the

culprits during last three years?

Minister for Interior (Sheikh Rashid Ahmed): (a) Yes, it is fact

that once the steam of fresh water was running from Margalla Hills, due to

unoccupied land & low populated area in the foot of the Margalla Hills

thus natural streams were flowing with rain water.

(b) City Sewerage Directorate has neither granted permission to

dispose off sewer in natural streams nor the dumping of solid waste

material. Different Directorates of CDA are continuously monitoring to

restrict dumping of solid waste / construction material by the residents.

(c) CDA enforces and issue challans as and when observed

violations and proceed as per law. Moreover, City Sewerage Directorate

has taken up repair / relying of damaged sewer lines to ensure the throw of

sewerage to Trunk sewerage lines ultimating to Sewerage Treatment Plant

(STP). The lists of works executed during last three years are attached at

Annexure-“A”.


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163. *Syed Javed Husnain:


(a) the name of NADRA Officers visited abroad from 1st January

2018 to 31 October 2021 alongwith the foreign exchanges;

and

(b) details of the TA/DA given to aforesaid officers?

Minister for Interior (Sheikh Rashid Ahmed): (a) NADRA is a

financially sustainable organization mainly due to the reasons of revenue

generated from the national and international projects. Therefore, after

soliciting the due approval, NADRA employees have to travel abroad for

execution/implementation of international projects and for participation

the exhibition to hunt the new projects. NADRA has not paid any foreign

exchange to these employees.

(b) These officers have been paid TA/DA as per the rules

applicable to the employees of Federal Government of Pakistan. Requisite

information is attached as Annex-A.


164. *Mrs. Shahida Akhtar Ali:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to refer to the Starred

Question No.59 replied 08-11-2021 and to state:

(a) it has been apprised in the part (a) of the question that there

are 31 inquiries are in progress against Jammu and Kashmir

Cooperative Housing Society;

(b) the name of inquiry officer conducting each inquiry with the

detail of meetings held in this regard and the frauds revealed

so far;

(c) the details of accused arrested and the amount recovered

therefrom;

(d) the time by which the said inquiries will be completed; and

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(e) the number of the affectees to whom the amount returned or

handed over possession of plot alongwith the detail thereof?

Minister for Interior (Sheikh Rashid Ahmed): (a) The Jammu &

Kashmir Cooperative Housing Society, Islamabad is a private Housing

Society and Managing Committee of the Society is responsible for any

irregularity as par law.

40 inquiries were ordered by the Registrar Cooperative to

investigate the fraud case of Jammu & Kashmir Cooperative Housing

Society out of which 14 inquiries have been concluded wherein

embezzlement of 3.75 billions have been established. In this regard 12

FIRs have also been registered by the FIA on recommendation of

DC/Registrar Cooperatives ICT, Islamabad.

(b) Detail of inquiry officers are as under:

Sr.

No. Inquiry Officer Nos. of inquiries Decided Pending

01 AC Saddar, ICT Islamabad 27 07 20

02 AC City ICT Islamabad 03 Nil 03

03 AC Rural, ICT Islamabad 03 03 0

04 AC Shalimar ICT Islamabad 2 2 Nil

05 AC Industrial Area ICT

Islamabad.

03 0 03

06 HVC to DC(REV 02 02 Nil

07 Total 40 14 26

(c) Mr. Naseem Anjum Ex. Finance Secretary of J&KCHS is

arrested whereas Mr. Muhammad Zaheer. Ex. Executive Secretary of

J&KCHS is on bail from High Court in one case. However, any amount

has not been recovered there from till to- date.

(d) Pending inquires with the ACs are near to completion which

will be finalized hopefully very soon.

(e) As mentioned above any amount has not been recovered so

far, therefore, any member could not be compensated as of now.

165. *Mr. Ali Gohar Khan:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state details of action

taken by the Government against the agents involved with the

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employees at the NADRA Centres in particular Tandlianwala and

Mamo Kanjan?

Minister for Interior (Sheikh Rashid Ahmed): “NADRA has

always focused on customer care and devised public friendly policies to

minimize the involvement of agents. Moreover, NADRA has taken

following steps to curb the involvement of agents through:-

1. Installation of Qmatic system for Queue management.

2. Direct interaction with each applicant to avoid any agent/

middle man

3. Interview and scrutiny of each applicant

4. Availability of information Desk at each NADRA Center

5. Availability of information/policy at NADRA International

Website and Notice Boards of each NADRA Center in

English and Urdu.

6. Display of contact numbers of higher management at

prominent places of each NADRA Center.

166. *Ms. Shahida Rehmani:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state that why the

Government is complacent about the illegal allotment of thousands

of acres of Margalla Hills National Park and wildlife sanctuary for

commercial activities and ventures?

Reply not received.

167. *Ms. Uzma Riaz:


state:

(a) the details of recommendations; if any, about controlling the

rapid population growth forwarded by CCI for last ten years;

and

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(b) the present status of implementation upon these

recommendations, so far?

Transferred to National Health Services, Regulations and

Coordination Division for answer on Next Rota day.

168. *Syed Abrar Ali Shah:


(a) when the CDA opened residential sector in Islamabad, last

time alongwith its name and the number of plots made

therein;

(b) whether the CDA has not opened a new residential sector up-

till now; if so, reasons thereof; and

(c) the time by which the CDA will open a new residential sector;

if not, reasons thereof?

Minister for Interior (Sheikh Rashid Ahmed): (a) CDA has

launched Park Enclave-III Housing Scheme in 2020, having total 1,047

Plots.

(b) CDA has so far developed 20 residential sectors in Islamabad.

9 more sectors have been planned, out of which development works are in

progress in 4 sectors.

(c) CDA is presently focusing on development of previously

opened residential sectors like Sector E-12, I-12, I-15, C-15, Park

Enclave-II, Park Enclave-III. CDA will further acquire the remaining

residential Sectors for Planning and Development.

169. *Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak:


(a) whether it is a fact that the restructured commission formed

by the Federal Cabinet has finally started working on revising

Islamabad’s master plan; if so, its details; and

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(b) the steps being taken by the said commission in this regard so

far, indicating also the details of stakeholders involved in this

planning?

Minister for Interior (Sheikh Rashid Ahmed): (a) & (b) The

Federal Commission was established on 28-12-2018 by the Federal

Cabinet of Pakistan. The commission has accomplished the following

important planning documents for Islamabad’s sustainable urban

development:

i. Interim reports on Review of Islamabad Master plan notified

vide gazette notification number S.R.O. 110(I) /2020.

ii. Revised Modalities and Procedures 2020 notified vide gazette

notification number S. R. O. 64(I)/2020.

iii. ICT Building Control Regulations 2020 notified vide gazette

notification number S. R. O. 1575(I)/2019.

The Federal Cabinet has reconstituted the Federal Commission on

17-08-2021. This commission comprises of eleven members from

diversified fields such as: urban planning, architecture, information

technology, law, environment, etc. A full-fledged office has been

established at Arts & Craft Village, Islamabad. The re-constituted Federal

Commission has conducted six meetings so-far. Moreover, various sub-

committees have been established by the Federal Commission in the

thematic areas such as: Urban regeneration & renewal, Urban

Infrastructure, Education, Health, Mass Transit transportation, solid waste

management, Zone-3 & Zone-4D, etc. The Federal Commission has been

authorized to hire services of consultant / experts for the aforementioned

sub-plans so as to accomplish this task as per their requirement and of

desired quality. Furthermore, the Federal commission will shortly

commence public consultations and feedback through online portal on

CDA’s website to ensure inclusive urban planning for the capital by

involving all stakeholders.

170. *Mr. Muhammad Aslam Khan:


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(a) whether there is any proposal under consideration for

upgrading and setting up new treatment and rehabilitation

centers;

(b) if so, the details thereof indicating also progress thereon?

Minister for Narcotics Control (Mr. Ijaz Ahmed Shah): (a) As

per “section 52 (1) and 53 of CNS Act 1997” the responsibility for the

registration and rehabilitation of drug addicts falls within the purview of

the Provincial Government. According to National Anti-Narcotics Policy

2019; Federal and provincial ministries/ departments of health are

mandated to include narcotics related treatment in their policies.

Government hospitals at provincial and federal level are required to

establish a dedicated ward for drug abuse patients by employing

psychiatrists and doctors specialized in drug treatment and rehabilitation

(b) Four Model Addiction Treatment and Rehabilitation Centers

(MATRCs) are being run in the country under ANF supervision. One in

Federal Capital and three in Sindh Province. ANF had been making efforts

to persuade other Provincial Government for establishment of MATRCs in

their administrative boundaries for treatment of drug addicts.

2. Aspect of rehabilitation of drug addicts was deliberated in

National Assembly Standing Committee Meeting held on 6th Dec 2021

and it was agreed that such rehabilitation centers should be established in

all the districts of Pakistan. It is earnestly desired that the committee may

be requested to direct all provincial Governments for establishment of

MATRCs in all districts. Moreover, private/ NGOs working in this field

may also be regulated through the Senate and National Assembly Standing

Committees to fill in the capacity gaps of Government structure.

171. *Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:


(a) whether relevant authorities have failed to take action against

cell number (0323 6838310) from which fraudulently calls

are made to rob common people in general on different

counts i.e. social media or other relevant fields;

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(b) if so, what practical action has been taken against the

user/owner of the said cell number that no one will make such

calls in future;

(c) whether it is a fact that relevant authorities have failed to

apprehend user/owner of the said SIM which is used in such

unsolicited calls;

(d) if the answer to part (c) is in affirmative, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Interior (Sheikh Rashid Ahmed): (a) Upon receipt

of subject letter, an enquiry RE-219/2021 was registered in Cyber Crime

Reporting Centre, FIA Islamabad on 14-12-2021 for probe and

investigation.

(b) Requisite enquiry report in the instant matter is enclosed at

(Annex-I).

(c) The alleged person has not been arrested so far. As per law,

summon notices under section 160 Cr.P.C have been issued to the

subscriber and Franchise Owner for personal appearance before taking any

further legal action.

(d) Not required.


ISLAMABAD: TAHIR HUSSAIN,

The 30th December, 2021. Secretary.

PCPPI—6932 (2021) NA—30-12-2021—500.

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(39th Session)

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

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“UNSTARRED QUESTIONS AND THEIR REPLIES”

For Friday, the 31st December, 2021

67. Mr. Saad Waseem:



(a) whether it is a fact that Fisheries Department of ICT,

Islamabad has increased charges of fishing in Rawal Dam,

Islamabad from Rs.10/- to Rs.1000/- recently; if so, the

justification thereof; and

(b) what steps are being taken to rationalize the aforesaid fee?

Reply not received.

4. Moulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali:

(Deferred during 23rd Session)


(a) the rate of which water bill and property tax per square yard

is charged by Jammu Kashmir Cooperative Housing Society

Zone-II, Islamabad from its residents alongwith the amount

collected so far under this head and the details thereof;

(b) if these rates collected in accordance with CDA rate, the

monthly income to be collected alongwith the time by which

same will be enforced; and

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(c) the details of new CDA rates in accordance with House, Gali

Number, plot size alongwith the total revenue to be collected

in this regard?

Reply not received.




(a) the present status of the Aiwan-e-Saddar Co-operative

Housing Society;

(b) whether it is a fact that the cost of land was charged from its

members almost ten years ago;

(c) the detail of names, designations, salaries and other benefits

of the employees of the society and how much increase was

made in their salaries and benefits during the last ten years;

(d) the justification for increase, since no development work has

been carried out; and

(e) whether the society has applied for NOC from CDA?

Reply not received.

41. Engr. Sabir Hussain Kaim Khani:



(a) the financial assistance given to the heirs of private guards

martyred in the terrorism attack on Karachi Stock Exchange

alongwith the cheque numbers and the date of

issuance thereof; and

(b) whether it is a fact that the cheques of financial assistance to

the said private guards have not been cashed as yet; if so, the

action taken against the responsible thereof?

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Reply not received.

52. Mir Amer Ali Khan Magsi:



(a) whether it is a fact that a number of plots size 40x80 have

been allotted in Jammu Kashmir Cooperative Housing

Society in Sector F-15/1, Islamabad in non possession areas

and to Provide complete details alongwith names, plot

number, address of allottees with contact numbers;

(b) the reasons for allotting the said plots in non possession

areas besides receiving full payment;

(c) if the answer to parts (a) and (b) above are affirmative, the

time by which possession of said plots to its allottees?

Reply not received.

38. Mr. Iqbal Muhammad Ali Khan:



(a) the names of persons, entities and Societies from

whom Federal Government Employees Housing Authority has

purchased land in Sector G-15, Islamabad alongwith the

details of each land purchased so far;

(b) the persons and entities out of these to whom payment has

been made alongwith the complete details of respective land,

owner, entity, Society amount paid and arrears thereof; and

(c) the time by which the entire payment will be made to the

owners entities or societies?

Reply not received.

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12. Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:

(Deferred during 33rd Session)


(a) whether it is a fact that only one kanal category plots are

being alloted in Aiwan-e-Saddar Cooperative Housing

Society, Islamabad;

(b) if so, the reason for depriving of other members of their right

who had made timely payments for plots of other sizes also;

(c) the date on which the said Society applied for NOC;

(d) whether the layout plan is approved, CDA; and

(e) the reasons for not issuing NOC till now?

Reply not received.

23. Mr. Iqbal Muhammad Ali Khan:



(a) the total number of members of Awan-i-Saddar Cooperative

Housing Society, Islamabad;

(b) the number of members who have paid complete payments

alongwith each one name, date and size of plot;

(c) whether it is also a fact that the Society has less number of

plots in comparisons with the numbers of its members;

(d) if so, the detail of its total number of plots and its members;

(e) the time by which the allotment will be given to them who

paid the complete amount against the cost of land alongwith

the details thereof; and

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(f) what role will be played by the registrar Societies in this regard?

Reply not received.

18. Mrs. Shahida Akhtar Ali: (Deferred during 36th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that the CDA has closed the connections of

water in G-13 and G-14, Islamabad of Federal Government Employees Housing Authority due to non-payment of bills;

(b) if so, the amount of bills alongwith the number of months for

which bills have not been deposited; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to remove the

shortage of water in said sectors? Reply not received. 49. Mr. Iqbal Muhammad Ali Khan: (Deferred during 36th Session)

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) location of the land allocated for Libraries at Bahria Enclave,

Islamabad and the number of Libraries established so far, alongwith expenditures involved on above;

(b) the names of the sectors where the new libraries will be

established; (c) the time by which the work of the same will be started; and (d) the details of budget allocated for the same so far; and (e) the area of land on which the said society (Bahria Enclave

Islamabad) is situated? Reply not received.

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47. Ms. Shahida Rehmani:



(a) what steps are being taken by the Government in Islamabad

for waste management and waste disposal; and

(b) how many waste recycling plants are operating in Islamabad

Capital Territory and what is the capacity of their

utilization?

Reply not received.




(a) whether is a fact that residents of CDEFCHS, Sectors E-16

and E-17, Islamabad are facing supply of low voltage

electricity due to non-installation of required numbers of

transformer which have caused damages to their appliances

thereof; and

(b) the time by which the required numbers of transformers

would be provided/installed to address the grievances of the

residents?

Reply not received.

3. Syed Agha Rafiullah:



(a) whether it is a fact that a traffic line of Constitutional Avenue,

in front of the entrance of Foreign affairs has been occupied

by the administration of Foreign Affairs, not only hinder the

flow of traffic especially at peak hours but also against the

spirit of decisions of superior courts;

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(b) if so, what steps are being taken by the Government in this

regard?

Reply not received.




(a) the perks and privileges provided to the employees of police

department;

(b) whether overtime, special duty allowance, facility of

Government accommodation, risk allowance and facilities of

housing scheme has been provided to them;

(c) if yes, details thereof; if not, the reasons thereof?

Reply not received.

2. Mr. Saad Waseem:



(a) whether it is a fact that the work of white wash and

maintenance has not been carried out in D-Type Houses of

Government Accommodation in Sector F-6/1, Street No.32,

especially in House No.77/5-D since long; if yes, the reasons

thereof; and

(b) the time by which the same work will be carried out in above

said accommodation/houses in sector F-6/1, Islamabad?

Reply not received.

3. Ms. Shams Un Nisa:



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(a) whether it is a fact that the “Whistle-blower Protection and

Vigilance Commission” regarding corruption has not been

established yet, which was to be formed under Whistle-blower

Protection and Vigilance Laws;

(b) if so, reasons thereof and if already established, provide the

details and progress thereon?

Reply not received.

4. Syed Agha Rafiullah:



(a) whether it is a fact that the work of maintenance and white

wash has not been carried out in Government

accommodation/flats in sector G-7/3-4, Street No.112,

especially in Qtr. No.258-A, since long due which houses

have become in very dilapidated condition being of it; and

(b) the time by which the same work will be carried out in above

said houses of Sector G-7/3-4, Islamabad?

Reply not received.

6. Ms. Mussarat Rafiq Mahesar:



(a) whether it is a fact that a number of illegal housing societies

are working in Islamabad, since long;

(b) whether any inquiry has been initiated for not taking stern

action against said Societies; if so, the details; if not, the

reasons thereof; and

(c) list of legally approved housing society in Islamabad?

Reply not received.

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(a) whether fake vaccination certificates are being issued by

NADRA;

(b) if yes, what preventive steps are being taken by the

Government?

Reply not received.

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(a) how many cases of extrajudicial killing are reported in ICT in

last five years; and

(b) what preventive measures are taken to curb extrajudicial

killings?

Reply not received.

9. Syed Javed Husnain:


Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the complete

detail of officers and their designations in NADRA who are

receiving more than three hundred thousand rupees salary?

Reply not received.



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(a) whether CDA has re-carpeted all the streets of Sector G-6/1-

2, Islamabad, at the beginning of this year but Gali No.24 has

not been carpeted deliberately;

(b) whether it is a fact that the residents of the area submitted an

application to Deputy Director Roads in this regard, who

gave assurance in July for carpeting but the said street has

not been carpeted till date; and

(c) the time by which Gali No.24, Sector G-6/1-2, Islamabad will

be carpeted?

Reply not received.

56. Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to refer to the Starred

Question No.28 replied on 28-05-2021 and to state:

(a) the progress made regarding allotment of plots in Fizia

Housing Society Kamra, so far with details; if so, the

reason thereof;

(b) since when the restriction was imposed; and

(c) the time by which restriction will be lifted?

Reply not received.



(a) whether it is a fact that any rural area of Islamabad is going

to be regularized;

(b) if not, reasons for making delay in the regularization of

different rural areas of the Islamabad?

Reply not received.

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58. Mrs. Shahida Akhtar Ali:


(a) whether it is a fact that an employees who dies during service

is given a plot under Family Assistance Package and; if plot

is not available, his family is given an amount equal to the

price of the plot;

(b) whether it is also a fact that the Federal Ombudsman ordered

through WMS in complaint No.HQR/0002010/18 dated

August 10, 2018, that a plot be allotted to the family of

Manzoor Hussain (Late), Ticket No.1187, being an ex-

employees of COD Rawalpindi, Ministry of Defence;

(c) whether it is further a fact that his family has not been

allotted a plot as yet;

(d) if the answer to both the parts above is in affirmative, why

plot has not been allotted to the widow of the said employees

alongwith the reasons for the delay; and

(e) the time by which a plot or an amount equal to its price will

be given to the widow?

Reply not received.

59. Sheikh Rohale Asghar:


(a) the name-wise number of birds/animals available in

Islamabad, Zoo, at present; and

(b) the details of head-wise daily expenses being incurred

thereon?

Reply not received.

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60. Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the total number

of permanent and daily wages employees working in CDA at

present?

Reply not received.

ISLAMABAD: TAHIR HUSSAIN,

The 30th December, 2021. Secretary.

PCPPI—6932(2021) NA—30-12-2021—500.

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