NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT ———— “QUESTIONS FOR …

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(27th 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

Thursday, the 17th December, 2015

170. *Ms. Sajida Begum:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased tostate:

(a) the annual income received from the precious stones in thecountry at present; and

(b) whether the said stones are being exported; if so, the quantityof the stones exported during the year 2014-15?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid KhaqanAbbasi): (a) Precious stones mining, cutting, polishing and marketing are mostlyinformal private sector activities. Being a Provincial subject as per Constitutionalprovisions, Provinces lease out specific area for a period of 5-10 years throughauction process. The mining concessionaire pays bid amount and other levies asper rules.

Presently, as reported by the Provincial Government of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the annual income generated from precious stones in is aboutRs. 17.09 million.

(b) yes, As per information provided by Trade Development Authorityof Pakistan, Ministry of Commerce, precious/semi-precious stones worthUS$ 7.846 million (approx.) were exported during the period from July, 2014to June, 2015.

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171. *Ms. Sajida Begum:

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

(a) the total number of cases of mismanagement, irregularity andcorruption detected in the Government departments during thelast four years till date alongwith the details thereof; and

(b) the total number of cases pending before each High Court atpresent?

Minister for Law and Justice: (a) The total number of cases ofmismanagement, irregularity and corruption detected in the Governmentdepartments during the last four years from 1st January 2012 to 30th November2015 are as follows:—

Inquiries——————————————————————————————

Total inquiries authorized during the period 2113

Completed during the period (Including backlog) 2174——————————————————————————————Investigations——————————————————————————————

Total investigations authorized during the period 900

References filed 752——————————————————————————————

(b) The total number of cases (WPs/CPs) pending before each HighCourt at present (as on 04-12-2015) is as under:———————————————————————————————

S. Name of High Courts PendingNo. Wps/Cps

——————————————————————————————1. Lahore High Court, Lahore 607

2. Lahore High Court, Lahore (Multan Regional 10Office Cases)

3. Lahore High Court, Multan Bench 18

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——————————————————————————————S. Name of High Courts Pending

No. Wps/Cps——————————————————————————————

4. Lahore High Court, Bahawalpur Bench 01

5. Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi Bench 224

6. High Court of Sindh at Karachi, Larkana and 1067Hyderabad Benches

7. High Court of Sindh, Sukkur Bench 75

8. Peshawar High Court, Peshawar and PHC 105D.I. Khan Bench

9. High Court of Balochistan, Quetta 47

10. Islamabad High Court, Islamabad 96——————————————————————————————

Total 2250——————————————————————————————172. *Dr. Nafisa Shah:


(a) the percentage of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to be utilized byfertilizer factories in a year; and

(b) whether provision of LNG will affect the fertilizer prices; if so,the details thereof?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid KhaqanAbbasi): (a) Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is being imported by Pakistan StateOil (PSO). Re-gasified LNG (RLNG) is being supplied to Power. Fertilizer andCNG sectors in Punjab.

Fertilizer sector has been supplied 21.08% of the total RLNG supplied inthe country so far. M/s Pak-Arab Fertilizers Limited (PFL) is the only fertilizer

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sector consumer at the moment and they import their own RLNG through PSOunder their own arrangements.

(b) Provision of LNG has not affected fertilizer prices, Pak-ArabFertilizer Plant is importing its own LNG whereas Government has providedincentive of levy of 5% GST with no GIDC on fertilizer produced by usingimported LNG.

173. *Ms. Parveen Masood Bhatti:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased torefer to the Starred Question No.143 replied on 12-8-2015 and tostate whether CNG Stations have been re-opened in the Punjabpermanently; if so, since when?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid KhaqanAbbasi): RLNG supply to CNG Sector was restored in May 2015. The same isbeing made on “as and when available basis” in accordance with the quantity ofRLNG injected into SNGPL’s network. Currently, RLNG supply to CNG Sectorin Punjab has been restored, till such time ample quantities of RLNG are available.

174. *Ms. Parveen Masood Bhatti:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to refer to the StarredQuestion No.252 replied on 12-8-2015 and to state whether there isany proposal under consideration of the Government to widen theSilk Route?

Minister for Communications: At present there is no proposal underthe consideration of the Government to widen the silk route.

175. *Mrs. Shahida Rehmani:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased tostate the reasons of delay in Pak-Iran Gas Pipeline Project?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid KhaqanAbbasi): International sanctions on Iran is the main reason of delay in the executionof the Project.

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176. *Ms. Shakila Luqman:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state whether itis a fact that required funds have been arranged for the constructionof Motorway from Khanjrab to Gwadar?

Minister for Communications: The construction of CPEC route fromKhunjrab to Gwadar is underway. The CPEC route consists of a network ofhighways and Motorways. For the purpose of implementation, China-PakistanEconomic Corridor, route-wise PSDP allocation 2015-16 is as under:

Northern Alignment CPEC: The Northern Alignment comprises of thefollowing schemes (Khunjerab - Raikot Highway (335 KM) has already beenconstructed with Chinese assistance):———————————————————————————————

S.No. Name of Project Allocation 2015-16 (Rs. in Millions)

——————————————————————————————1 Thakot-Havelian 120 km 20,500.000

(Construction) (Phase-I) (CPEC)

2 Construction of Burhan-Havelian 2,300.000Expressway (E-35) 59.1 km

——————————————————————————————Eastern Corridor CPEC and Other CPEC Projects: The interim

arrangement using the existing network on eastern side comprises of the following:

——————————————————————————————S.No. Name of Project Allocation 2015-16

(Rs. in Millions)——————————————————————————————

1 Multan-Sukkur Section (387 km) 50,250.000Credit Financing (90:10)-PK Motorway

2 Lahore-Abdul Hakeem Motorway 20,000.000Motorway (EPC Mode)

——————————————————————————————Western Alignment CPEC: The Western alignment comprises of the

following schemes:—

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NATIONAL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY

(PLANNING SECTION)

No 2 ( )/NHA/Plg. Section/15/ Page No .....——————————————————————————————Sr.No. Name of Project Allocation

2015-16(Million)

——————————————————————————————1 Construction of Islamabad-Mianwali-D.I. Khan 10,000.000

CPEC Route including land acquisition andtechnical study (CPEC)

2 Rehabilitation of D.I. Khan Mughalkot 50 km 2,000.000Section. N-50 (FERP Phase-II)

3 Dualization of D.I. Khan to Kuchlak (531 Kms) TechnicalStudy isin progress.

4 Dualization of Quetta-Kalat-Surab section (211 Kms) TechnicalStudy isin progress.

5 Zhob Mughal Kot 81 km N-50 (NHDSIP, ADB) 3,000.0006 Widening and Improvement of N-85 Hoshab-Nag- 2,500.000

Basima-Surab Road (459 km) (Khuzdar, Panjgur)7 Gwadar-Turbat-Hoshab Section (200 km) of 2,800.000

Gwader-Ratodero Road (892 km) M-8, includingKhuzdar Shahdakot -Ratodero (143 km)-(Gwadar-Turbat-Khuzdar in Baluchistan and Kamber,Shahdadkot and Larkana in Sindh )

——————————————————————————————177. *Sahibzada Muhammad Yaqub:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that services of the Pakistan Post are poorin the country as compared to other countries;

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(b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, whetherthere is any proposal under consideration of the Government toimprove the said services and to establish new Post Offices inthe country; if so, when it will be implemented?

Minister for Communications: (a) No, the services of Pakistan Postare not poor as compared to the other countries. These are efficient and reliable.However, there is room for improvement for which constant efforts are made bythe department with the support of the Government.

(b) (i) Following steps are being taken by the Government to improvethese services:—

(1) Hundred Percent scanning of inward and outward registered letters,foreign parcels and international EMS items

(2) Maintaining and validating international mail delivery standards.

(3) Motorization of mail collection and delivery network with fundingthrough Universal Postal Union Quality Service Fund.

(4) Establishment of a reliable Track and Trace System.

(5) Establishment and Operation of computerized ComplaintManagement System.

Conveyance of international mail through contractual airlines.

(ii) Pakistan Post Office Department (PPOD) provides a ready solutionof communication and distribution through a network of 12035 PostOffices throughout Pakistan to the public at their doorstep. The PPODserves the nation with traditional Postal Services, financial servicesand Agency Functions. In a decision of Cabinet meeting on 12thAugust, 2007, PPOD was directed to ensure opening of Post Officesin every Union Council [Annex-A]. Accordingly in compliance withCabinet Decision, case for creation of new posts was referred toEstablishment Division on 3rd April, 2009, through Ministry ofCommunications which is under consideration in the EstablishmentDivision. However, 171 posts have been sanctioned for 27 UnionCouncils of Balochistan, under Aghaz-e-Haqooq-E-BalochistanPackage and recruitment process against these posts is underway.

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178. *Sahibzada Muhammad Yaqub:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased tostate the total number of new reserves of Natural Gas discoveredduring the last five years alongwith the production capacity thereof?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid KhaqanAbbasi): A total of 70 gas discoveries have been made during last five years witha total initial flow of 550 MMCFD.

179. *Mr. Asad Umar:


(a) the total number of corruption cases initiated by the NationalAccountability Bureau from July 2013 till date;

(b) the total number of inquiries, investigations and references filedvide those cases; and

(c) the total amount recovered during the said period?

Minister for Law and Justice: (a) Tha total number of corruption casesinitiated (inquiries) by the NAB from July 2013 to 30th November 2015.——————————————————————————————

Inquiries 1674——————————————————————————————

(b) The total number of Inquiries and investigations initiated by the NABfrom July 2013 to 30th November 2015, whereas, references till 4th December2015 are detailed below:——————————————————————————————

Inquiries 1674

Investigations 701

References 527——————————————————————————————

(c) The recovered amount in corruption cases for the period July 2013to November 2015 is as under:—

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(Amount in Millions)——————————————————————————————

Year Voluntary Plea TotalReturn Bargain

——————————————————————————————2013-14 2296.283 802.406 3098.689July (2013 to June 2014)

2014-15 2063.407 719.156 2782.563(July 2014 to June 2015)

2015-16 1195.556 427.756 1623.312(July 2015 to Nov 2015)

—————————————————————————————— Total 5555.246 1949.318 7504.564

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180. *Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak:


(a) whether it is a fact that the Government is imposing 30 percentor Rs.200 per MMBTU as Gas Infrastructure Development Cesson the domestically produced gas; if so, the justification thereof;and

(b) the losses/impacts of the said Cess on the textile industry?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid KhaqanAbbasi): (a) No

(b) Since there is no proposal, therefore; the question of loss/impactdoes not arise.

181. *Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak:


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(a) whether it is a fact that gas meters installed at consumer’spremises (industrial and commercial) do not have the capabilityto make volume corrections electronically; if so, the reasonsthereof; and

(b) whether it is also a fact that disputes of over billing have beenraised thereby; if so, the steps taken by the Government toaddress the said issue?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid KhaqanAbbasi): (a) No. Approximately 99% industrial and 16% commercial meters onSNGPL’s system are installed with Electronic Volume Corrector (EVCs) whichhave capability to make volume corrections. There are 4161 Industrial customerson SSGCL system out of which 2866 customers have Electronic Volume Correctors(EVCs) installed on their meters. Remaining 1295 are small meters with no provisionof EVC. EVC is also not installed on low pressure commercial customers.

(b) SNGPL has reported that consumers are being billed on the basis ofactual meter reading on monthly basis, however, there are rare chances ofover/under billing. Defective EVCs/meters are replaced and sent to MeteringWorkshop for checking its accuracy, and for resolution of complaint as per meterinspection report.

SSGC has reported that their Billing Department had received only 5complaints related to overbilling from Industrial Customers from July 2014 tilldate which were accordingly resolved.

182. *Shaikh Rohale Asghar:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased tostate the time by which the provision of Gas to be started to Pakistanthrough Pak-Iran Gas Pipeline Project alongwith the quantitythereof?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid KhaqanAbbasi): Pakistan and Iran are engaged in preparing the workable implementationschedule for the Project as both sides have not been able to complete theirrespective segments of the gas pipeline. Pakistan has proposed to construct andcomplete the Project within 36 months after easement of sanctions on Iran. Thefirst gas flow will be started upon completion of the Project. The contractual quantityof gas is 750 MMcfd.

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183. *Shaikh Rohale Asghar:

Will the Minister for Defence Production be pleased to state the stepsbeing taken by the Government to make the Defence production mostmodern in the country?

Minister for Defence Production (Rana Tanveer Hussain):

Steps being taken by the Government to makeDefence Production most modern in the country:

MoDP is promoting indigenous production / development of local defenceindustry through its Defence Production Establishments (DPEs), and are engagedin various development projects. The main steps / achievements taken by ourDPEs are:—

POFs To improve the quality of products, Pakistan Ordnance Factorieslaunched a comprehensive programme in year 2011 for replacing the old vintageplants / machinery with state-of-the-art modern ones, under the caption of BMRE(Balancing, Modernization, Replacement & Expansion) in two phases at estimatedcost of $ 213.300 Million. This addition of plants / machinery will not only enhancethe production capacity but will also be cost effective.

HIT HIT is a technology intensive defence production establishment/designed for production manufacturing, rebuild and up-gradation of ArmouredVehicles. Following measures are being adopted by HIT to keep it abreast withmodern technologies:—

(a) Regular review of manufacturing processes, bringing them in line withlatest manufacture techniques. This includes process re- engineering,up-gradation of CNC machines, automation and integration ofprocesses through Enterprises Recourses Planning (ERP).

(b) Balancing Modernization & Refurbishment (BMR) of technicalfacilities.

(c) All production units of HIT are ISO 9001-2008 certified and stringentquality control measures are ensured to meet international standards.

(b) Allegations LeveledAgainst them —These allegations range from

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PAC PAC is the leading aviation industry of Pakistan. Its products arequalified as per modern Aerospace and Avionics International Standards anddisplayed in almost every major international Air Show and exhibitions. PAC aviationproducts have attracted due appreciation form the aviation experts, the worldover. Leading aviation industries and Defence Production Organizations of theworld are in the business terms with PAC. Moreover, the engineering operationsare certified by international standards such as ISO 9001. Precision MeasuringEquipment labs of PAC are qualified as per ISO-17025 standards.

N.R.T.C NRTC is one of the examples, which is undertaking production oflatest state of the art communication equipments and security solutions to includea wide range of security jammers. not only for own defence forces but exportingthem as well. They have also developed a strong Research and Development(R&D) Wing to remain abreast with latest technology. All possible efforts arebeing undertaken to ensure that the system / parts developed through local industryare in confirmation to latest Military standards and the firm / organizationsundertaking development have internally acknowledge quality system likeISO-9000, etc.

NRTC is a high-tech industry engaged in designing development andmanufacturing of state-of-the-art telecomm equipment in Pakistan. As per modernindustry-academia collaboration, NRTC has taken initiative academia to

-engage

and-has established its R&D Lab in Military College of Signals, and research

work is always in progress in the latest communication technology areas / products.NRTC has inducted talented manpower for R&D work and engaged PhDs fromvarious prestigious institutes for consultancy / supervision of R&D Projects beingexecuted in quality labs and through collaborative efforts / interactions with theleading telecom manufacturers and renowned international R&D organizations.On assessment of future requirements / needs of the customers, NRTC hasincreased its product base through innovative R&D. NRTC is equipped with latesttechnology machines like new surface mounting technology, Injection molding plant,Machining Center and 3D Printer etc.

KS & EW KS & EW was placed under Ministry of Defence Production in2006. Since then, PN orders are being regularly awarded to KS & EW due tostrong support of MoDP. Construction of F 22P Frigate (PNS ASLAT), FastAttack Craft (Missile) No. 2, 32 Tons and 12 Tons Bollard Pull Tugs are therecent examples.

Presently, a mega project of construction of 17000 Tons Fleet Tanker isin progress. Other PN projects currently being undertaken incudes Fast Attack

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Craft (Missile) No. 3 and 02 x Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM). Moreover,22 x Bridge Erection Boats for Pakistan Army are also under construction and1st batch of 7 boats have been delivered in October 2015.

Other defence projects including Fast Attack Craft (Missile)No. 4, 2 x 32 Tons BP Tugs for PN and 1 x 600 Tons and 1 x 1500 Tons QPVsfor Pakistan Maritime Security Agency are planned to start in 2016.

(i) Self-reliance and indigenization

Self-reliance and indigenization has been at the fore front of Govt.Policies. In this regard Government has provided funds amountingto Rs. 816.3 Million for extensive up-gradation which includesacquisition of machinery, civil work, refurbishment of slipways etc.

during the recent past. A revised PC-1 amounting to Rs. 5.884 billionis being prepared for further improvement of construction facilitiesincluding enhancement of lifting capacity. Once upgraded, it will go along way in consolidating the shipbuilding industry in Pakistan.

(ii) Installation of Ship Lift & Transfer System (SL&TS)

Keeping in view the ever rising demand of Ship Repair work and toboost business activities and provide landing facility of submarines,installation of a state of the art SL&TS has been decided. The projectfor installation of Ship Lift and Transfer System would enable liftingof ships, submarines and commercial vessels from sea and placingthem on land in a short time to enable quick repair cycles. Same wasapproved by the Government. Following are the principalcharacteristics of the project:

- Lifting capacity of ships 7781 tons

- Platforms dimensions 125 x 32 m

- No. of parking stations 13

The project, on completion. would enable KS&EW to construct and repair95% of all types of sea going vessels in Pakistan. This project is being executed onfast track basis and expected to be completed by end 2016. Once completed, the

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project has great potential to attract a vast range of clients, both local and abroadfor repair and new construction of warships, submarines and commercial vessels.Business volume of Ship Repair is expected to be increased manifold.

184. *Mr. Muhammad Riaz Malik:


(a) the reasons for increasing the prices of the petroleum productsof PARCO; and

(b) the authority who granted approval therefor?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid KhaqanAbbasi): (a) The ex-refinery prices of petroleum products in Pakistan aredetermined upward/downward by the refineries at their own as per pricingmechanism approved by the Government/ECC, therefore uniform prices areremained/announced all refineries through out the country. Hence the question ofincreasing the prices by PARCO regarding petroleum products does not arise

(b) As explained above, the prices of petroleum products are determinedbased on the pricing mechanism approved by the Government /ECC. Resultantlythe ex-depot prices are fixed by the refineries on monthly basis as per approvedpricing mechanism.

185. *Mr. Muhammad Riaz Malik:


(a) the reasons of increase made in the petroleum products of AttockRefinery; and

(b) the authority who granted the approval therefor?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid KhaqanAbbasi): (a) The ex-refinery prices of petroleum products in Pakistan aredetermined upward/downward by the refineries at their own as per pricingmechanism approved by the Government/ECC, therefore uniform prices are

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remained/ announced all refineries through out the country. Hence the question ofincreasing the prices by Attock Refinery regarding petroleum products does notarise.

(b) As explained above, the prices of petroleum products are determinedbased on the pricing mechanism approved by the Government /ECC. Resultantlythe ex-depot prices are fixed by the refineries on monthly basis as per approvedpricing mechanism.

186. *Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:


(a) the names of land-owners whose lands have been acquired forthe construction of road leading to the under-construction bridgeover Ravi-River at Syedwala, District Nankana Sahib alongwiththe details of size of each piece of land, rate of compensationper marla in Pakistani Rupees fixed by the acquiring authorityand date of acquisition thereof;

(b) the total price of land acquired therefor so far alongwith theamount with break-up payable to each owner of said piece ofland;

(c) whether it is a fact that the compensation has not been paid tothe land owners so far; if so, the reasons thereof alongwith thetime by which the compensation will be paid therefor; and

(d) whether it is also a fact that an application from the land ownersfor compensation has received in the office of Chairman NHA; ifso, the date thereof alongwith the action taken thereupon so far?

Minister for Communications: (a) Only Section-4 of Land AcquistionAct for Syedwala Bridge has been published. The name of actual land owner willbe known after announcement of Award u/s 11 of Land Acquisition Act 1894 andmutation in favour of NHA. Total land required for this project is 962 kanal(approximately) subject to decision of design of road. Compensation in Pak Rupeesis as under:—

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Distt. Nankana Sahib——————————————————————————————

(i) Rs.15000/- per marla (Residential)

(ii) Rs.40000/-per marla (Commercial)

(iii) Rs.400000/- per Acer (Agricultural)——————————————————————————————Distt. Okara——————————————————————————————

(i) Rs.250000/-per Acer (Agricultural)

(ii) Rs.181500/- per Acer (Agricultural)——————————————————————————————

(b) Detail is attached at Annex.

(c) Yes, it is fact that the compensation has not been paid to the landowners due to non-availability of funds. Land acquisition process will be carriedon after receiving sufficient funds from acquiring agency as the provision of LandAcquisition Rules 1983. The compensation will be paid to the land owners afterreceipt of funds.

(d) Yes, it is fact that an application received from land owner. Actionwill taken on receipt of funds.

Annex———————————————————————————————————————————

Village Total Land Total funds Total funds Fund Disbursed Further fund

Acquired demanded received required

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Syedwala, 750 Kanal Rs. 104323329/- Rs. 16000000/- Rs. 2673987/- Rs. 88323329/-

District 18 Marlas

Nankana Sahib

Bahar Shah & 211 Kanal Rs. 9284251/- Rs. 4000000/- Nil Rs. 5284251/-

Jheddu District 02 Marlas

Okara

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187. *Mr. Mumtaz Ahmad Tarar:


(a) the total number of cases of ransom prosecuted in the Courts ofIslamabad during the current year;

(b) the number of said cases pending at present;

(c) the number of persons to whom punishments have been awardedin the said cases; and

(d) the amount of ransom recovered from the convicts?

Minister for Law and Justice: (a) This Ministry- only deals with Special

Court (Anti-Terrorism-I) and Special Court (Anti-Terrorism-II) Islamabad, whileDistrict Courts are under administrative control of Islamabad High Court.——————————————————————————————

Special Court (ATC-I) Special Court (ATC-II) Total

10 2 12——————————————————————————————

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10 08 18——————————————————————————————

(c)——————————————————————————————


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(d) No amount was recovered from the person convicted/ punished byATC-II as mentioned above in C.

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188. *Mr. Mumtaz Ahmad Tarar:


(a) whether it is a fact that there is a monopoly on the import ofLiquefied Natural Gas; if so, the steps being taken by theGovernment in this regard; and

(b) whether it is also a fact that there is an apprehension of increasein the financial crisis of Pakistan State Oil as a result of saidmonopoly; if so, the steps being taken by the Government inthis regard?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid KhaqanAbbasi): (a) PSO has been nominated by the GOP as its designated LNG buyerfor LNG imports into Pakistan, there is no restriction on import of LNG by otherparties in accordance with the LNG Policy 2011 as such there is no monoply withregard to LNG imports.

(b) In view of (a), not applicable.

189. *Ms. Khalida Mansoor:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state :

(a) the number of proposed lanes of Motorway from Lahore toKarachi; and

(b) the location-wise Inter Changes to be constructed thereupon?

Minister for Communications: (a) 6-Lane Motorway.

(b) The detail of location-wise Interchange is attached at Annex-A.

Annex-ALAHORE - ABDUL HAKIM (230 KM)—————————————————————————————————————Interchanges Service Areas

(1) Km 1146+937 on Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (1) KM 1120+225 nearSharaqpur.

(2) Km 1137+638 on Shahdara-Sharaqpur Road

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(3) Km 10984-406 on Nankana Sahib - Mangtawala Road(4) Km 1063+777 on Jaranwala-Syedwala Road (2) KM 1045-575 near(5) Km 1016+270 on Tandlianwala - Sumundari Road Tandlianwala.(6) Km 965+410 on Kamalia - Rajana Road(7) Km 951+387 on Shorkot - Pir Mahal Road (3) KM 947+275 near(8) Km 918+933 on Faisalabad - Khanewal Motorway Muridwala.

—————————————————————————————————————Multan — Sukkur (392 KM)—————————————————————————————————————Interchanges Service areas

(1) KM 765+500 on old Shujaabad Road. (1) KM 760+100(2) KM 740+350 on Lodhran road Jalalpur Pirwala (2) KM 679+500(3) KM 701+500 on Jalalpur Pirwala-Lodhran Road. (3) KM 609+800(4) KM 665+400 on Alipur Uch Sharif road near Uch Sharif. (4) KM 527+600(5) KM 641+900 on Ahmadpur road near TMP. (5) KM 460+100(6) KM 595+500 on Chachran Sharif road near Zahir Pir. (6) Km 397+600(7) KM 543+300 on local road near RY Khan.(8) KM 503+550 on local road near Guddu.(9) KM 444+300 on Ghotki sugar mills road, Ghotki.

(10) KM 413+950 on small road near Pano Aqil.(11) KM 391+300 at small road near N-5, Rohri.

—————————————————————————————————————Sukkur — Hyderabad (301 KM)—————————————————————————————————————Interchanges Service areas

(1) Km 401+900 on Khairpur Road (1) Km 403+375(2) Km 391+180 on Larkana Khairpur Road (2) Km 342+545(3) Km 368+800 on N-5 (3) Km 263+965(4) Km 349+055 on Mehrabpur Road (4) Km 230+960(5) Km 321+448 on Bhiria Road (5) Km 172+650(6) Km 310+282 on Padidan - Naushero Feroz Road(7) Km 272+500 on Daur More Road(8) Km 245+055 on Sakrand - Benazirabad Highway(9) Km 200+440 on Hala - Shadadpur Road

(10) Km 195+753 on Hala Tando Adam — GT Road(11) Km 181+900 on GT Road - Odero Lal road(12) Km 168+445 on Matiari Tano Allah Yar road(13) Km 156+200 on N-5(14) Km 140+065 on N-55(15) Km 131+600 on start of KIM at M-9.

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Terms of Reference for M-9 on PPP Mode Hyderabad — Karachi M—9

Variable message signs illuminated with modern LED technology

Detection:

Infrared video detectors with residual light amplification, high-resolution cameras for traffic data acquisition, Traffic Eye Universal,lane detectors, weather sensors for fog, rain, low visibility, black iceand wind speeds, emergency phone surveillance systems

Enforcement:

Sitraffic Slhawk or equivalent traffic surveillance system

Automatic number plate recognition: Sicure or equivalent camerasystems

Interfaces;

Standardized interfaces (XML) to third-party systems such asCCTV, emergency phones

Emergency call systems: Roadside stations with off-grid power supply,emergency call intervention centers

1.6 Tentative Locations / Type of Interchanges

Minimum seven interchanges are to be provided to support populations,town’s industrial zones and other isolated pockets enabling them to commute onthe Motorways after fencing. Although at some locations volume of traffic doesnot justify an interchanges, the isolation of roadside development and populationwarrants connectivity, as there is no other route available for transport. Interchangeswith close systems to have entry and exit two lane toll plazas is to be provided.The locations of the new interchanges are as follows:

(a) Malir Road

(b) Dumba Goth

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(c) Luck Cement

(d) Power Cement factory

(e) Nooriabad

(f) Tooriabad Km

(g) Thana Bola Khan

(h) Bolari Sand Km

Existing interchanges need to be maintained upgraded in order to matchthe overall standard of the Motorway M-9. Schematic layout is attached herewith.

1.7 Outline Design

The Outline design to be submitted with the Bid shall be of followingstandard:

I. Latest Satellite Imagery (Geo-rectified) shall be used as surveybackground.

II. The alignment centerline with lanes and all allied facilities shall beshown on the Image, this must show the Interchanges, Bridges,underpasses and schematic layout of service areas showing allfacilities.

III. The concessioner must observe roadway cross-sections at 150 minterval to develop tentative profile and show as profile drawings-Allstructures marked.

IV. Adjacent service lanes inside and outside shall be shown.

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190. *Ms. Khalida Mansoor:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased tostate whether punishments have been awarded to those who wereresponsibles for petrol crises in the country in January, 2015; if so,the details thereof?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid KhaqanAbbasi): MP&NR vide its letter No. 2(5)/2011-Oil dated 6th February, 2015conveyed PSO that in light of the findings and recommendations of the EnquiryReport on petrol crises, the competent authority has directed that responsibilityvests with Act. MD, PSO (Mr. Amjad Parvez Janjua), DMD (Finance), DMD(Operations), Senior GM (Supply Chain) and GM (Retail). Legal proceedingsneed to be initiated against them as per relevant laws.

Accordingly, disciplinary action was initiated against the employees. Thefollowing employees were immediately placed under suspension and have beenissued explanation letters;

(1) Mr. Amjad Parvez Janjua, Act. MD. PSO

(2) Mr. Sohail A. Butt, DMD (Finance)

(3) Mr. Jehangir Ali Shah, DMD (Operations)

(4) Mr. S. M. Nazir A. Zaidi, Sr. GM (int’l Marketing)

(5) Mr. Asif Aslam Khan, GM-Retial Business (South); and

(6) Mr. Mansoor Ismail, Act. GM-Retial Business (North).

The replies to the explanation letters have been received and an InquiryCommittee has been constituted by MP&NR vide letter No. 6(40)/2015-Oil dated 5th November, 2015 (copy attached).

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Annexure

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191. *Shazia Marri:


(a) the total number of oil field companies working in theGovernment and private sectors in the District Sanghar atpresent;

(b) whether the said companies are authorized to carryoutdevelopmental works in the said areas under the Constitutionof Pakistan;

(c) the details of developmental works carried out by the Boby OilField in the said area; and

(d) the details of developmental works carried out by the saidcompanies at villages Ahmad Qaim Khani and Patoyun of thesaid district during the last five years till date?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid KhaqanAbbasi): (a) Presently four (04) E&P companies are operating in Sanghar district,out of which 2 are private sector.

(b) Companies are carrying out the social welfare developmental activitiesin accordance with the applicable policies/rules.

(c) The detail of developmental work carried out by OGDCL is attachedas Annexure-I.

(d) The detail of developmental work carried out by UEPL in the saidvillages is attached as Annexure-II

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library).

192. *Shazia Marri:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased to state:

(a) the year-wise import bill of oil since 2010; and

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(b) the financial impacts of reducing prices of oil on the import billduring the said period?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid KhaqanAbbasi): (a) The year-wise import bill of oil (including petroleum products andcrude oil) since 2010 is as under:

Value in US $ billion——————————————————————————————

Period Import bill of Import bill Total ImportPetroleum of Crude BillProducts Oil

——————————————————————————————2009-10 6.7 3.8 10.52010-11 8.3 4.7 13.02011-12 9.4 5.1 14.52012-13 8.3 5.8 14.12013-14 8.9 6.5 15.42014-15 7.4 4.4 11.9

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(b) Financial impact of oil import bill in comparison with the trend ofactual average import price of crude oil is given as under:

——————————————————————————————Period Average Import Total Import Financial Impact

Crude Price Bill ($ Billion) Over/($ Per Barrels) ($ Billion) Under

——————————————————————————————2009-10 74.6 10.5 -2010-11 94.9 13.0 2.52011-12 111.8 14.5 1.52012-13 108 14.1 -0.42013-14 108.9 15.4 1.32014-15 73.2 11.9 -3.5

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193. *Dr. Nafisa Shah:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased tostate the Elengy Terminal charges at present and by whom the saidcharges are paid?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid KhaqanAbbasi): The charges of M/s Engro Elengy Terminal (Pvt) Limited are payable bySSGC under the LNG Services Agreement (LSA) as approved by ECC andCabinet dated 28-02-2014 and 18-04-2014 respectively. The levelized terminalcharges over a period of the agreement i.e. 15 years is US$ 0.66 / MMBTU.However for first year the Terminal charges are US $ 1.42 / MMBTU and forremaining period the same are US $ 0.63/MMBTU.

194. *Mr. Sher Akbar Khan:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased tostate whether it is a fact that there is low gas pressure due to old gaspipelines in various sectors including I-8/1, Islamabad since long; ifso, the steps taken by the Ministry to solve the said problem?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid KhaqanAbbasi): SNGPL

has reported that presently, there is a huge gas between demand

and supply of natural gas. The situation deepens during winter months on accountof usage of heaters. In order to combat the situation, gas supply to lower prioritysectors in Punjab, except domestic sector, has been suspended. Even with thesaid suspension in other sectors, the gas available is not sufficient to fully meet thedemand of domestic consumers. The Company has undertaken systemaugmentation, looping of line, re-drilling of service tee, establishment of emergencyteams to resolve low pressure complaints. Operational teams are working roundthe clock for this particular activity.

195. *Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased tostate the details of daily consumption and production of gas in thecountry at present?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid KhaqanAbbasi): The province-wise production of the natural gas in the country duringfirst quarter of year 2015-16 is as under;

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——————————————————————————————Province Production Consumption

(MMCFD) (MMCFD)——————————————————————————————

Punjab 145 1112

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 362 293

Sindh 2,781 1,870

Balochistan 875 406

4,163 3,681——————————————————————————————196. *Ms. Nighat Parveen Mir:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state whether itis a fact that Motorway from Burhan to Havalian has been extendedup to Mansehra and the construction work has started thereupon; ifso, the present status thereof?

Minister for Communications: The Section from Havelian to Mansehrais the part of the project from Havelian to Thakot under China - Pakistan EconomicCorridor. Burhan Havelian (E-35) is being constructed through ADB (AsianDevelopment Bank) financing. Havelian-Thakot project is divided into threesections starting from Havelian and traversing near the cities of Abbottabad,Mansehra and Shinkiari and terminates at Thakot in the province of KhyberPakhtunkhawa. The contract for Havelian to Thakot Section of CPEC is at theaward stage and likely to commence by January 2016.

197. *Ms. Nighat Parveen Mir:


(a) the names of roads under construction of the National HighwayAuthority in Balochistan at present alongwith the dates ofcommencement and completion thereof; and

(b) the reasons for not totally completing the construction work ofsaid roads separately, so far?

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Minister for Communications: (a)——————————————————————————————S. No. Project Name Route Commencement Completion Up Dated

date date progress

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1 Kalat-Quetta-Chaman N-25 9th June 2014 June, 2016 82.25%

2 Khuzdar-Shahdad Kot M-8 02nd Oct 2004 April 2016 89%

3 Gwadar-Turbat-Hushab M-8 05th June 2014 June, 2016 46.5%

4 Surab-Basima-Nag- N-85 September 2007 December, 52%

Panjgur-Hoshab 2016

5 Kolpur Bypass N-65 7th Dec 2010 May, 2016 88.44%

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——————————————————————————————S. No. Project Name Route Reasons

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1 Kalat-Quetta-Chaman N-25

2 Khuzdar-Shahdad Kot M-8 1. Worst Law and Order Situation at site.

3 Gwadar-Turbat-Hushab M-8 2. Delay in Payments.

4 Surab-Basima-Nag- N-85 3. Extreme Whether Condition

Panjgur-Hoshab

5 Kolpur Bypass N-65

—————————————————————————————————————198. *Ms. Shakila Luqman:


(a) whether it is a fact that the construction work on Torkham-Jalalabad Carriageway has not been completed so far;

(b) the percentage of construction work completed overthere so far;and

(c) the time by which the construction work will be completedthereupon?

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Minister for Communications: (a) Construction works on TorkhamJalalabad Carriageway was completed in 2008, However construction activitieson additional carriageway of Torkharn-Jalalabad are under way.

Date of Commencement: Jan-2007

PC-I Cost (Revised):Rs. 7.343 Billion

(b) Current physical progress of the project is around 43%.

Out of 245 structures 174 has been completed and almost 80% ofEarthwork has been completed.

(c) Expected completion date of the project is 7th October, 2016 subjectto resolution of the security issues.

199. *Maulana Muhammad Gohar Shah:


(a) the projects being executed by the Government for theconstruction of roads in District Charsadda alongwith the datesof completion of said roads; and

(b) whether it is a fact that those projects are being delayed; if so,the reasons thereof?

Minister for Communications: (a) Roads in District Charsadda doesnot fall under the jurisdiction of National Highway Authority (NHA).

(b) Not applicable.

ISLAMABAD: MOHAMMAD RIAZ,The 16th December, 2015 Secretary.

PCPPI—16047 (2015) NA—16-12-2015—650.

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(27th Session)

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

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“UNSTARRED QUESTIONS AND THEIR REPLIES”

For Thursday, the 17th December, 2015

94. Sahibzada Muhammad Yaqub:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state theremuneration being paid to a Post Office In-charge and other staff inthe Pakistan Post at present?

Reply not received.

95. Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak:


(a) the details of posts of Judges lying vacant in the High Court,Islamabad alongwith the dates thereof; and

(b) the time by which the appointments will be made thereupon?

Minister for Law and Justice: (a) The Sanctioned strength of Judges inthe Islamabad High Court is seven. Two posts of Judges are vacant since 2011and two nominations are under consideration by the Judicial Commission forappointment as Judges of Islamabad High Court.

(b) On insertion of Article175-A in the Constitution through 18th & 19thamendments, three step procedure has been prescribed for appointment of Judgesin the Superior Courts, which is as follows:—

(i) Nomination by the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP).

(ii) Confirmation by a Parliamentary Committee and;

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(iii) Appointment by the President.

After completion of above three steps procedure, formal Notification forappointment of Judges has to be issued by Ministry of Law and Justice. HenceLaw and Justice Division is not in a position to give tentative date of filling upvacancies.

96. Sahibzada Muhammad Yaqub:

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state the names andeducational qualifications alongwith the date of appointments of theDirectors/Chairmen appointed for the Institutions of the Ministryduring the last four years?

Minister for Defence: Ministry of Defence administers six AttachedDepartments and Armed Forces Institutions. The details of the appointments ofDirectors made by the following Departments / Organizations under Ministry ofDefence during the last four years is given in Annex-A:—

(i) Pakistan Armed Services Board.

(ii) FGEI (C/G) Directorate.

(iii) Pakistan Air Force.

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)

97. Mr. Waseem Akhtar Shaikh:

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the residential houses of Gali No.10,Chishtia Abad near Hajji Camp, Cantonment Area, Rawalpindiis being used for commercial purposes as hostel;

(b) if so, the steps taken by the concerned department in this regard?

Minister for Defence: (a) Mr. Muhammad Mohsin Shah S/o Hakim PirMuhammad Ashan Shah constructed a house on Plot bearing Khasra No. 112

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situated at Mouza Siham, Chishtiabad (Private land) without approval, of buildingplan from the Cantonment Board Rawalpindi. Subsequently, the owner convertedthe above said residential property into unauthorizedly.

(b) Rawalpindi Cantonment Board issued a notice to the offender underSection 185 of the Cantonments Act, 1924 on 24-6-2015. In response to thesaid notice the owner submitted residential building plan alongwith willingness forregularization of above said unauthorized construction on payment of compositionfee. The Rawalpindi Cantonment Board issued another notice to the offender toimmediately stop the commercial activity (Hostel). In the meantime, the residentsof Chishtia Abad have also filed a Civil Suit against the conversion of above saidresidential building into Hostel and Rawalpindi Cantonment Board is also party in,the case. Next date of hearing is 10-12-2015. However, after decision by theCourt necessary action against the offender will be taken under the rules.

The above said area is also disputed between Rawalpindi CantonmentBoard, CDA and TMA which is under litigation in the Court of law.

98. Ms. Khalida Mansoor:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state the totalnumber of Private Courier Companies operating in the country atpresent alongwith the dates of commencement thereof?

Minister for Communications: At present no Private Courier Companyis registered with the Ministry of Communications & Pakistan Post OfficeDepartment. However, the Ministry has obtained a list of private courier companiesand their registered addressees from the Securities and Exchange Commission ofPakistan, registered therewith under Companies Ordinance, 1984. (List Enclosed).


99. Dr. Nafisa Shah:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased tostate the details of swapping arrangements made for LiquefiedNatural Gas between Sui Southern Gas Company Limited and SuiNorthern Gas Pipeline Limited?

Reply not received.

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100. Ms. Asyia Naz Tanoli:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state whether itis a fact that the time schedule has been finalized by the Ministry forconstruction of Hassanabdal to Mansehra Expressway/Motorway; ifso, the details thereof?

Reply not received.

101. Ms. Asyia Naz Tanoli:

Will the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources be pleased tostate the year-wise total number of persons recruited in the PakistanState Oil during last five years alongwith the names, designationsand salary packages thereof?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid KhaqanAbbasi): The year-wise total number of persons recruited in the Pakistan StateOil during last five years alongwith the names, designations and salary packages isattached as Annex-A.


102. Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Khan:


(a) whether it is a fact that the Capital Development Authority haspaid outstanding amount for supply of gas to Sector I-16,Islamabad; if so, the date on which amount was depositedtherefor; and

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of the Ministryto supply gas to said sector on priority basis; if so, the stepsbeing taken by the Ministry in this regard?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid KhaqanAbbasi): (a) Yes, SNGPL has reported that Capital Development Authority haspaid outstanding amount for supply of gas to Sector I-16 Islamabad on 15-10-2015.

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(b) The company further reported that so far 85% internal network hasbeen laid and remaining work is pending due to incomplete development work inthe above sector by Capital Development Authority. The remaining network wouldbe laid after completion of development work by CDA.

103. Mir Aijaz Hussain Jakhrani:


(a) the names of Acting Managers, General Managers andExecutive Directors presently working in the Oil and GasDevelopment Company Limited (OGDCL) alongwith theireducation, experience, place of domicile and details of assets atthe time of appointments and at present;

(b) whether it is a fact that same officers of OGDCL have dualnationality; if so, the details thereof;

(c) the total number of officers in OGDCL having additional chargealongwith the details of responsibilities thereof; and

(d) the total number of technical officers working in OGDCL’shuman resource department at present?

Reply not received.

104. Ms. Khalida Mansoor:


(a) the total number of applications received by the Ministry forgas connections under urgent policy during the year 2014alongwith the names and addresses thereof;

(b) the names and addresses of the applicants to whom gasconnections have not been given on said applications alongwiththe reasons thereof; and

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(c) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to given gas connections on said applications inthe near future; if so, when it will be implemented?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid KhaqanAbbasi): (a) SNGPL has received 51,200 applications during the year 2014.The names and addresses of the applicants are mentioned at Annex-I.

(b) SNGPL has reported that 9,586 applications (mentioned atAnnex-II) out of 51,200 could not be provided gas connections because they didnot meet the laid down criteria i.e not on line, under construction premises. openplot, application matured under normal merit etc.

(c) NGPL has informed that any applicant out of 9,586, who wishes toavail the facility may approach/file request which shall be considered in line withthe laid down criteria and subject to being feasible.

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)

105. Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state whetherthere is any proposal under consideration of the Government toconstruct Saalam-Sargodha Motorway?

Reply not received.

106. Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:


(a) whether it is a fact that the feasibility report has been preparedto dualize the Indus Highway;

(b) if so, the total cost thereof; and

(c) whether it is also a fact that the funds have been arrangedtherefor?

Reply not received.

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107. Mr. Isphanyar M. Bhandara:

Will the Minister for Defence be pleased to state the time by whichthe inquiry findings of the Helicopter crashed at valley Naltar, Gilgit-Baltistan will be released?

Reply not received.

108. Ms. Parveen Masood Bhatti:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to refer to StarredQuestion No.121 replied on 3-8-2015 and to state whether it is a factthat the contract for the construction of Motorway from Sukkur toMultan has been awarded on 30th September, 2015?

Reply not received.

109. Ms. Parveen Masood Bhatti:

Will the Minister for Communications be pleased to state the detailsof first aid, facilities provided on the National Highways in the countryseparately during th last three years?

Reply not received.

110. Moulana Qamar Ud Din:


(a) the names of districts for which the Prime Minister hasannounced to supply gas during his previous visit to Balochistan;and

(b) the percentage of work thereof completed so far?

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources (Mr. Shahid KhaqanAbbasi): (a) SSGC has reported that they have not yet receiver any directivefrom Prime Minister Office for gas supply to certain Districts of Balochistan duringhis previous visit to Balochistan.

(b) Not applicable.

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111. Moulana Qamar Ud Din:


(a) whether it is a fact that there are varying salaries of theemployees of Bolan Mining Enterprises (BME), Khuzdar andPakistan Petroleum Limited; if so, the reasons thereof;

(b) whether it is also a fact that services of only 74 employees ofBME, Khuzdar have been regularized and the rest of theemployees have been working or contract basis for twenty totwenty five years;

(c) if the answer to part (b) above is in the affirmative, whetherthere is any proposal under consideration of the Ministry toregularize the services of said employees; if so, when it will beimplemented?

Reply not received.

112. Ms. Shagufta Jumani:


(a) the total quantity of Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants productsbeing imported annually by the Ministry and its subordinatedepartments/organizations; and

(b) the total quantity of the said products being imported/shippedannually through Pakistani and foreign ships/tankers separately?

Reply not Recieved.

ISLAMABAD: MOHAMMAD RIAZ,The 16th December, 2015. Secretary.

PCPPI—16047(15)NA—16-12-2015—650.

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