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(41st 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 26th April, 2012

(Originally Starred Question Nos. 53, 89, 98, 88, 90, 94 and 95 were setdown for answer during the 40th Session)

53. *Mrs. Shagufta Sadiq:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the smuggling of different items isincreasing at the entering points of the country; if so, the namesof institutions/forces working alongside the borders of thecountry to control the said smuggling at present;

(b) the steps taken to control the smuggling since March, 2008 tilldate; and

(c) the achievements gained therefrom so far?

Minister for Interior (Mr. A. Rehman Malik): (a) Civil Armed Forces(CAFs), namely Frontier Corps (KPK/Balochistan) and Pakistan Rangers (Punjab/Sindh) perform anti-smuggling duties only on entrustment of such powers by FederalBoard of Revenue. These powers were entrusted by Federal Board of Revenueto above mentioned Civil Armed Forces from 1-12-2010 to 30-6-2011. However,on 2-2-2012, Federal Board of Revenue has again issued notification for extensionof these powers upto 30-06-2012. Since these powers have recently been extendedto Civil Armed Forces, therefore, some reasonable time is required to reply thisquestion.

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(b) Following steps were taken by the aforementioned Civil ArmedForces to deter and curb smuggling during the period of delegation of powers:—

i. Establishment of Posts along the borders.ii. Mobile/foot patrol.iii. Occasional road checks.iv. Deployment of intelligence tentacles for information gathering.

(c) The achievements gained during the period of entrustment of powerscan be gauged from the quantity and value of seizures of narcotics, contrabanditems and Livestock etc. made by Civil Armed Forces (Details at Annex-A).

Annex ‘A’

ACHIEVEMENTS OF CIVIL ARMED FORCES

During the period of entrustment (from 1-12-2010 to 30-6-2011)of anti-smuggling powers by Federal Board of Revenue

Quantity of Narcotics Seized

1. Hashish 27662.7 Kgs

2. Heroin 46.28 Kgs

3. Opium 12.85 Kgs

4. Liquor/Beer 14990 Bottles

5. Indian Liquor 1561 Bottles

6. White Powder 940 Gms

Value of Contraband Items Seized

1. Contraband items 86.9 Million (Pak Rupees)

2. Narcotics 873.789 Million (Pak Rupees)

3. Petrol 90 Million (Pak Rupees)

4. Indian Fake Currency 1157500 (Indian Rupees)

5. Vehicles 140

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Number of Illegal Immigration Interceptions

1. Pakistani 1006

2. Afghani 911

3. Bengali 04

Value of Livestock Seized

Rs. 21,60,000/-

89. *Mrs. Shagufta Sadiq:


(a) whether it is a fact that livestocks being smuggled to Afghanistanand Iran;

(b) if so, the steps being taken to control it?

Minister for Interior (Mr. A. Rehman Malik): (a) At present, thesmuggling of livestock is not being carried out through frequented routes becauseof strict checking at the check posts established by the Frontier Corps. However,because of the vastness of the border area and availability of limited number oftroops, the chances of small scale smuggling through unfrequented routes cannotbe ruled out.

(b) Following steps have been taken to control the smuggling oflivestock:—

i. Strict checking of all movement by Frontier Corps and Khasadar /Levis.

ii. The number of posts along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border havebeen increased.

iii. Fencing of unfrequented routes through joint collaboration withAfghanistan.

iv. During the period of entrustment (1st Dec. 2010 – 30 Jun. 2011) ofanti-smuggling Powers, livestock valuing Rs. 21,60,000/- was seizedby Frontier Corps Balochistan.

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98. *Ms. Parveen Masood Bhatti:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a factthat more than 1800 metric ton flour is being smuggled to Afghanistanmonthly via Tribal Areas; if so, the steps being taken by thegovernment to control the said smuggling?

Minister for Interior (Mr. A. Rehman Malik): Necessary measuresare in place to exercise effective check on smuggling food items on all frequentlyused routes. The un-frequently used routes are also covered through mobilepatrolling.

Only 3800 kg flour has been seized by Frontier Corps (KhyberPakhtunkhawa).

The following steps have been taken by the Civil Armed Forces to deterand curb smuggling during the period of delegation of powers:—

(a) Establishment of the posts along the border.

(b) Mobile/foot patrol.

(c) Occasional road checks.

(d) Deployment of intelligence tentacles for information gathering.

88. *Mrs. Nisar Tanveer:

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Planning and Developmentbe pleased to state:

(a) the year-wise taxes/duties collected from the petroleum sectorduring the last four years till date alongwith the ratio of suchcollection in overall GDP of the country;

(b) whether it is a fact that government is generating funds byimposing exclusive taxes and duties; if so, the details alongwiththe justification thereof; and

(c) the mechanism adopted by the government to spend thedevelopment levy only on gas infrastructure?

Reply not received.

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90. *Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Planning and Developmentbe pleased to state whether it is a fact that the economic condition ofthe country has been improved during the year 2011-12; if so, thedetails thereof?

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Planning and Development(Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh): The overall economic situation of the country isimproving during the current fiscal year 2011-12.

• GDP for the year 2011-12 is expected to be 4% against 2.4%achieved last year. Major crops and large scale manufacturing areperforming well.

• Inflation has declined to 10.9% during the first half of this yearcompared to 14.3% observed during the same period last year. Onaccount of increase in both energy prices and money supply, inflationwill increase in coming months but for the entire year 2011-12 maybe less than 14% experienced last year.

• Tax collection by FBR during July-Dec. 2011 at Rs. 841 billionincreased by 27% against Rs. 662 billion achieved during the sameperiod last year. The target of Rs. 1952 billion for the whole year willbe achieved. However, on account of loses of PSEs and electricity& community subsidies, the budget deficit for the year may exceedthe target of 4.7% of GDP but will remain below 6.6% observed lastyear.

• Current account deficit deteriorated during 1st half of this year.Imports at $19.7 billion grew at a faster rate (16.6%) than exportsat $12.1 billion (9%). Current account deficit during this periodreached to $2.1 billion in spite of increase in remittances by - 18.8%to $6.3 billion. Current account deficit is expected to $4 billion forthe whole year mainly on account of deceleration in the growth ofexports and limited inflow of foreign flows.

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94. *Mr. Wasim Akhter Sheikh:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the steps being takento control the human trafficking from the country?

Minister for Interior (Mr. A. Rehman Malik): (a) FIA takes sternaction against human traffickers/smugglers/facilitators and sub agents and has takenthe following steps to control human trafficking from the country.

Establishment of Inter Agency Task Force (IATF).

Promulgation of Prevention and Control of Human TraffickingOrdinance (PACHTO) 2002.

Establishment of Anti Trafficking Units at Provincial Police HQs forcombating internal human trafficking.

Special campaigns for the arrest of Proclaimed Offenders (POs)and Court Absconders (CAs) have also been launched to eradicatethis menace:

FIA Anti Trafficking Sub-Circle, Gujrat has been established anddeclared as Police Station on 15th January, 2009.

Replacement of PISCES (Personal Identification Secure Comparisonand Evaluation System) by IBMS (Integrated Border ManagementSystem).

Introduction of MRP (Machine Readable Passports).

Black-listing of traffickers.

Establishment of Immigration Liaison Office in Muscat, Oman.

Installation of HUTIS (Human Trafficking Information System).

Installation of Case Monitoring System.

Coordination with Provincial Police (Establishment of Provincial AntiTrafficking Units (ATU).

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Effective coordination with NGOs/IGOs for public awarenesscampaign, through electronic/print media, by conducting meetings,seminars, documentary, walks, pamphlets, theater in rural/urban areas.

Capacity building of immigration check-posts/immigration staff incoordination with international community.

Installation of Immigration Intelligence Unit at FIA HQ, Islamabadwith the help of British High Commission and Australia.

Proposal for establishment of Border Liaison Office (BLO) isunderway through UNODC.

95. *Raja Muhammad Asad Khan:


(a) whether it is a fact that the government has obtained loans ofRs.3.7 trillion from banks during the year 2011-12; if so, thereasons alongwith the bank-wise details thereof; and

(b) whether it is also a fact that the said loans were obtained onhigh interest rate; if so, the justification thereof?

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Planning and Development(Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh): (a) No. The government obtained only Rs. 734.4Billion from local banking sources up to January 12. Break up for this is as under:—

(Rs. Billions)

Total from banking sector 756.0

From SBP 133.3

From Scheduled Banks 622.7

(b) i. In November, 2011 Government consolidated the outstanding PowerSector Debt as well as pending unpaid subsidy on commodityoperations by issuing public debt instruments. These claims pertainedto previous years’ unpaid subsidy claim and the amount wasRs.391billion. This amounted to bringing the debts outsideGovernment books into the books.

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ii. These are tradable instruments with active secondary markettherefore, the ownership continue to change on daily basis.

(c) The loans were obtained on prevailing market interest rates on averageof 12.46% as compared to 13.27% p.a. last year.

15. *Dr. Imtiaz Sultan Bukhari:


(a) whether it is a fact that an agreement has been made with IMFin the recent past to maintain the growth of Gross DomesticProduct (GDP) in the country at a prescribed limit; if so, thedetails thereof;

(b) whether it is also a fact that the target fixed for the currentfinancial year has not been achieved so far; if so, the reasonsthereof; and

(c) the steps being taken to combat the situation?

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Planning and Development(Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh): (a) No.

(b) Target for 2011-12 was fixed at 4.2% but due to heavy rains andfloods damaging major crops, it was revised to 3.6%. However, latest estimatesshow, we may achieve around 4% growth.

(c) The progress made during July, 2011 –Feb. 2012 is given as under:—

• The budgetary deficit end February 2012, remained at 3.8% againstthe yearly target of 4.7%.

• Inflation contained at 11.0% against the yearly target of 12%.

• Revenue receipt recorded at Rs.1108 billion against the year targetof Rs.1912 billion maintaining a growth of 26%.

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The Govt’s facilitation in agriculture sector and policies to support investmentenvironment in manufacturing sector would bring positive input in growth rate andit is expected that the revised growth target of GDP will be surpassed.

16. *Mrs. Nisar Tanveer:


(a) the regular channels of reporting tax collection to the FBR;

(b) whether it is a fact that tax collection is actually reported ondaily basis by the NBP and the SBP to the FBR and the FinanceDivision;

(c) whether it is also a fact that Finance Division reconciled withAGPR and the tax depositing agencies on a monthly basis; if so,the detail thereof;

(d) whether it is further a fact that the regular channels has notbeen implemented in letter and spirit during the last fiscal yearfor reporting the tax collection to FBR; if so, the reasons thereof;and

(e) the month-wise tax return made by the FBR during the first halfof the current fiscal year alongwith amount of such returns?

Reply not received.

17. *Ms. Imrana Saeed Jamil:


(a) the steps being taken to control the illegal human trafficking inthe country;

(b) the year-wise total number of persons arrested in the said crimeduring the last four years by FIA; and

(c) the benefits achieved by the establishment of Human TraffickingInformation System in the country?

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Minister for Interior (Mr. A. Rehman Malik): (a) The following stepsare being taken to control the illegal human trafficking in the country:—

• Successful launching of IBMS (integrated Border ManagementSystem) at Islamabad and Peshawar Airports.

• Installation of Edison System at Major airports through AustralianHigh Commission Islamabad.

• Creation of Immigration Intelligence Unit (IIU) in collaboration withUK.

• Creation of Transnational Crime Unit (TCU) with the collaborationof Australia.

• Drastic reduction in the number of deportees on fake documents(DFDs).

• Pakistan got upgraded_from Tier-II Watch List to Tier-II in Traffickingin Persons Report (TIP Report 2010) published by US StateDepartment and maintained the same status during 2011 where, by188 countries around the global are categorized. This report hasdirect impact on US/UN financial aid.

• Figures depicting performance are as below:—

——————————————————————————————Performance 2008 2009 2010 2011——————————————————————————————Traffic Handled 7.8 M 8.2M 8.7M 9.8M

OFDs (Offloaded on fake 572 669 504 369documents)

DFDs-A (Deportees on fake 56 31 37 15documents (Category “A”)

DFDs-B (Deportees on fake 52 43 42 20documents (Category “B”)——————————————————————————————

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——————————————————————————————Performance 2008 2009 2010 2011——————————————————————————————General Deportees 44259 52005 46032 53868

Deportees ITGOS (Deportees 18024 13580 16530 23196from Iran Turkey, Greece,Oman and Spain

Interceptions by Inter Agency 8542 5601 4025 6611Task Force (IATF)

Hit Case 1106 1958 1764 6582

Enquiries Registered 4270 3919 5517 8344

Case Registered 3942 4392 3684 4999

Conviction in Cases 4841 4396 3115 2861——————————————————————————————

(b) Year wise number of persons arrested for their indulgence in humantrafficking is as follows:———————————————————————————————Arrests 2008 2009 2010 2011——————————————————————————————Proclaimed Offenders 376 441 522 503(POs) Arrested

Court Absconders 77 54 200 176(CAs) Arrested

Arrest of Human 1642 1775 1779 1639Smugglers/Traffickers——————————————————————————————

(c) The Human Trafficking Information System (HUTIS) is very muchbeneficial since its establishment at main Anti Human Trafficking Circles (AHTCs)for entering detail of Human Traffickers. As per information provided by the HUTISat FIA, HQ 1793 Human Traffickers have been included with details. Furthermore Zonal Offices are also being asked to update the system and enter detail ofall the agents/human traffickers.

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18. *Mr. Mohammad Pervaiz Malik

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Planning and Developmentbe pleased to refer to Starred Question No.80 replied on 11-5-2011and to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan Social and Living StandardsMeasurement and Household Income and Expenditure Surveys2010-11 have been conducted/completed; If so, the ratio ofpoverty in the country according to said surveys;

(b) the components upon which such surveys conducted;

(c) whether it is also a fact that data of both the surveys have notbeen released; if so, the reasons thereof alongwith the time bywhich figures/details of such surveys will be released; and

(d) the remedial measures to be taken by the government in view ofthe data of said surveys?

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Planning and Development(Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh): (a) Yes, Surveys 2010-11 PSLM/HIES have beencompleted and their reports have been published/ placed on website of StatisticsDivision. Computation of poverty is responsibility of P&D Division for which datahas been handed over to them. A technical committee has been setup in P&DDivision to workout the poverty estimates based on this data.

(b) The components of the surveys are; Demographic Characteristics,Education, Health, Household Assets and Amenities, Water and Sanitation andIncome & Expenditure.

(c) The District Level Data 2010-2011 has been released. The HIESdata 2010-2011 has also been handed over to P&D Division.

(d) Does not relate to FBS.

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19. *Rana Mahmood -ul- Hassan:

Will the Minister for Climate Change be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan has been ranked 20th mostclimate vulnerable countries;

(b) if so, the steps being taken to control the magnitude of thechallenges of climate change in the country?

Minister for Climate Change (Rana Muhammad Farooq SaeedKhan): (a) Pakistan has been ranked amongst the top 20 highly vulnerable countriesimpacted by climate change. Accordingly to the Maple Craft Climate ChangeVulnerabilities Index, Pakistan has been placed amongst the High Risk categoryof countries impacted by climate change. Another organization by the name ofGerman Watch has identified Pakistan amongst the top ten highly vulnerablecountries of the world.

(b) Following steps are being taken to control the magnitude of thechallenges of climate change in the country:—

(i) Global Change Impact Study Centre (GCISC) was established in2002 as a dedicated centre for climate change research and providingassistance to national planners and policy makers for strategic planningin the wake of climate change.

(ii) Prime Minister’s Committee on Climate Change was established in2005 as an overarching body for guidance on climate change issues.

(iii) Task Force on Climate Change established by the PlanningCommission to prepare a detailed report on the impacts of ClimateChange in Pakistan. The Task Force on Climate Change producedits report in February 2010 wherein it was highlighted that the climatechange is impacting our water, food and energy securities.

(iv) Based on the findings of the Task Force Report, Ministry of NationalDisaster Management developed the National Climate Change Policyand Action Plan. The Policy was presented to the Cabinet in itsmeeting held on 14 March, 2012 and was approved in principlesubject to incorporation of some recommendations made by theCabinet members.

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(v) Pakistan is participating every year in the United Nations FrameworkConvention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations andproactively contributing to the whole debate relating to mitigation,adaptation, finance, technology development and transfer, capacitybuilding and Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and ForestDegradation (REDD Plus).

(vi) Pakistan secured funding to the tune of US$ 4.1 million from theAdaptation Fund for a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) Projectin Northern Areas which is currently under implementation.

(vii) Pakistan has benefited from the Clean Development Mechanism(CDM) under the Kyoto Protocol of UNFCCC. 13 CDM projectshave been registered till date out of 44 projects that were accordedhost country approval to earn carbon credits. This is resulting inemission reductions of 3.26 million tons of CO

2 equivalent per year

placing Pakistan as 5th in Asia and 10th at the global level in takingadvantage of CDM.

(viii) Advisory Group on Climate Change and Sustainable Developmentis providing policy and strategic advice on various climate changerelated initiatives in Pakistan.

(ix) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) under theadministrative control of the Ministry of National DisasterManagement is also working to minimize the impacts of climate changethrough adaptive and preparedness measures. With a view to planon a longer term to tackle the disasters (including climate changeinduced disasters in particular) work on a 10 year National DisasterManagement Plan and National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy is inprogress. As a short term measure, NDMA has taken steps toimprove the weather forecasting capability of Pakistan MeteorologicalDepartment (PMD) through induction of Flash Flood GuidanceSystem, Automatic Weather Stations and Integrated Flood AlertSystem.

After the 18th Amendment, responsibilities at the National and Provinciallevels have been defined as follows:—

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At the National Level:

(a) National policies, plans, strategies and programmes with regard todisaster management, environmental pollution, ecology, forestry,wildlife, biodiversity, climate change and desertification. In addition,coordination, monitoring and implementation of environmentalagreements with other countries, international agencies and forums.

At the Provincial Level:

(b) Improvement in environmental conditions of air, water and land. Inaddition, incorporation of environmental concerns in developmentschemes and energy conservation.

20. *Mr. Wasim Akhter Sheikh:


(a) the parameters prescribed to asses the economy of the country;

(b) the year-wise ratio of increase/decrease made in the countryduring the last four years; and

(c) whether it is a fact that the economy of the country has failed toreflect positive effects/impacts on common man; if so, thereasons thereof alongwith the steps being taken in this regard?

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Planning and Development(Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh): (a) The economy is generally assessed on the basisof following parameters:—

a. GDP growth rate- Agriculture

- Large Scale Manufacturing

- Services

b. Inflation Rate

c. Fiscal Deficit

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d. Current Account Balance

- Exports

- Imports

- Worker Remittances

e. Foreign Exchange Reserves

(b) The year wise ratio of increase/decrease made in the country duringthe last four years are:———————————————————————————————

2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2011-12Target Revised

projections———————————————————————————————————————————Real GDP (Growth rate) 3.7 1.7 3.8 2.4 4.2 3.6

Agriculture 1.0 4.0 0.6 1.2 3.4 2.5

LSM 6.0 -6.1 0.3 1.5 2.0 1.5

Services 6.0 1.7 2,9 4.1 5.0 4.4

Inflation (%) 12.0 20.8 10.1 13.7 12.0 10.8/1

FBR Revenues (Rs. billion) 1008.1 1161.1 1327.4 1558.2 1952 1266.0/4

Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) 7.6 5.3 6.3 5.9 4.7/3 3.82

Current Account Delicit (%of GDP) 8.5 5.7 2.2 -0.1 -0.6 1.5-2.5

Exports ($ billion) 20.4 19.1 19.70 25.4 25.8 16.3/2

Imports ($ billion) 35.4 31.7 31.2 35.9 38.0 26.8/2

Remittances ($ billion) 6.5 7.8 8.9 11.2 12.0 8.6/2

Gross Reserves ($ billion) 11.4 12.4 16.8 18.3 — 16.6/3

———————————————————————————————————————————/1 Jul-Feb inflation is 10.8percent and expected toremain within target/2 July-Feb. FY I2/3As on 29th March, 2012

/4 July-March, FYI2

(c) The economy has not failed to reflect the positive impact on commonman. Following steps have been taken in this direction:

(a) The government has focused on development of productive sectorsand created incentive environment for agricultural sector through

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higher prices, better seeds and timely provision of inputs. As a resultadditional Rs. 754 billion were transferred to the rural areas on accountof higher prices of agriculture output, as compared to this onlyRs. 329 billion in preceding 8 years.

b) Per capita income rose from $980 in 2008-09 to $1242 in2010-11.

(c) Inflation has been contained through tight monetary policy and prudentexpenditure management as compared to 25.5% in August, 2008 to10.8% in February, 2012.

(d) To support venerable segment of the society a number of pro-poorinitiatives and poverty alleviation programs have been undertakenincluding:

– Direct cash grants to poorest of the poor through BenazirIncome Support Programme(BISP).

– Watan card scheme for flood affected people.

– Wasee-e-Haq program under BISP for the poor and needyfamilies.

– President Rozgar Program.

– Enhancement of residential facilities by construction of onemillion housing units.

– Raising of minimum wage from Rs. 6,000 to 7,000 and pensionof workers.

21. *Shaikh Rohale Asghar:


(a) whether it is a fact that the value of Pak. Rupee has beendecreasing since long; if so, the reasons thereof; and

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(b) the steps being taken to control the devaluation of Pak Rupeealongwith the rate of inflation at present?

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Planning and Development(Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh): (a) Pakistani Rupee has depreciated by 5.2% in thenine months of Current Financial Year. This depreciation has occurred during thefirst half of FY12 and exchange rate has remained stable in the last few months.The reasons for depreciation of exchange rate has been the trade deficit on accountof higher demand for imports and rising international commodity prices, particularlythat of oil.

(b) The value of Pakistani rupee vis-a-vis other currencies is determinedin the foreign exchange market through the market forces of supply and demand.In order to reduce the demand for foreign currency, as a result of which the valuefor the US Dollar increases, the State Bank adopted a tight monetary policy stanceto curtail domestic aggregate demand (including imports) and thus inflation. SBPguides the foreign exchange market in a way that the value of Pak rupee isdetermined by the interaction of supply and demand for the foreign exchange.SBP continuously monitors the situation, and whenever there is excessive orspeculative pressure on the exchange rate, it intervenes in the foreign exchangemarket to quell this pressure. At present, an average rate of inflation(CPI) duringJuly-March,2011-12 is 10.8% as against 13.9% over the same period of lastyear.

22. *Sheikh Muhammad Tariq Rasheed:


(a) the prescribed procedure to release/spend the AnnualDevelopment Funds (ADF);

(b) whether it is a fact that un-utilized ADF are lapsed in the lastweek of each financial year; if so, the steps being taken to ensurethe release of Annual Development Fund rationally; and

(c) the monitoring mechanism of Annual Development Funds?

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Planning and Development(Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh): (a) As per guideline quarterly/monthly ceilings are

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determined for the fiscal year which are observed while authorizing the releases.For the current financial year i.e 2011-12. Finance Division has prescribed followingquarterly/monthly ceilings as part of release strategy 2011-12.

First Quarter 20% (Maximum 7% per month)Second Quarter 20% (Maximum 7% per month)Third Quarter 30% (Maximum 10% per month)Fourth Quarter 30% (Maximum 10% per month)

Funds are released on the demand of Ministries/Divisions for their projectsforwarded on prescribed proforma duly signed by Secretary/PAO of each Ministry/Division.

(b) This is a requirement of financial rules that funds not spent by 30thJune are lapsed. P&D Division takes due care for release of funds during 4thquarter by asking sponsoring agencies to give expenditure statement of the releasesmade during first three quarters. In case of low utilization of funds, releases are notmade or reduced in last quarter.

(c) According to the rules of Business 1973 Monitoring & Evaluation ofmajor development projects & programmes is one of the major functions of thePlanning Commission (Projects Wing). Planning Commission monitors federalprojects on selective basis as a third party validation on the directives of ECNEC.

In order to effectively monitor, implementation of development projects,the various Ministries/Divisions have been distributed among three DGs of theProjects Wing i.e. Social, Infrastructure and Other Sectors. Details are atAnnexure-I.

The monitoring mechanism for federal funded projects & programme isaccomplished by the Projects Wing (Planning Commission) through both Desk &Field Monitoring of selective projects to include :—

(i) Projects nearing completion.

(ii) High impact strategic projects.

(iii) Foreign funded.

(iv) Special packages of the deprived areas and;

(v) Slow moving projects.

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23. *Dr. Muhammad Ayub Sheikh:


(a) the criteria and procedure adopted to distribute foreign anddomestic aids among the flood affected people; and

(b) the steps taken to distribute the said aids in transparent manners?

Minister for Climate Change (Rana Muhammad Farooq SaeedKhan): (a) The details of foreign flights alongwith relief items received so far isattached as annexure A, however the foreign assistance for flood / monsoon 2011was received directly by PDMA Sindh on the direction of NDMA for onwardsdistribution to rain affected districts. Moreover, relief provided by FederalGovernment was handed over to PDMA Sindh and DDMAs as indicated byPDMA / Sindh Government for further distribution to rain affected districts. NDMAwas not directly involved in the distribution of relief supplies.

(b) Not related to NDMA, as distribution of relief items was undertakenby District authorities

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24. *Ms. Tasneem Siddiqui:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a factthat law and order situation of the country is deteriorating; if so, thesteps being taken to control the said situation?

Minister for Interior (Mr. A. Rehman Malik): The province-wisedetails/break up are as under:—

Province Placed at

ICT, Islamabad Annex – A

Punjab Annex – B

Sindh Annex – C

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Annex – D

Balochistan Annex - E

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)25. *Ms. Sabeen Rizvi:


(a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of thegovernment to provide minimum sum of Rs.20,000/- per monthpension to the retired government employees;

(b) if so, the time by which it will be implemented; if not, the reasonsthereof?

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Minister for Finance, Revenue and Planning and Development(Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh): (a) No.

(b) Due to limited resources, it is not possible for government to fixminimum pension of retired govt. employees as Rs.20000/- because it will involvehuge financial implications, on the economy.

26. *Mr. Muhammad Riaz Malik:

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Planning and Developmentbe pleased to state whether there is any proposal under considerationof the government to fix basic salary of Rs.20000/- per month for thegovernment employees at initial stage; if so, when it will beimplemented; if not, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Planning and Development(Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh): There is no proposal under consideration of theGovernment to fix basic salary of Rs.20000/- per month for the Governmentemployees at initial stage for the reasons that Government has already introducedBasic Pay Scales 2011 by merging adhoc relief allowances admissible to theGovernment servants upto 1-7-2009. Besides, revision of Basic Pay Scales, someallowances have also been increased (Annex-I). Moreover, Adhoc Allowance@ 50% of basic pay and Adhoc Allowance - 2011 @ 15% of basic pay havealso been allowed to Government servants w.e.f. 1-7-2010 and 1-7-2011respectively.

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)27. *Mr. Himayatullah Mayar:


(a) the province and gender-wise total number of ComputerizedNational Identity Cards (CNIC) issued by NADRA so far; and

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration of thegovernment to issue special CNIC to the persons of the age 14to 18 years; if so, when it will be implemented; if not, the reasonsthereof?

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Minister for Interior (Mr. A. Rehman Malik): (a) Province andGender-wise Computerized National Identity Cards

90,432,771 x Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) have beenissued by NADRA till 3 April 2012. The Province and Gender-wise detail is asunder:———————————————————————————————

S.# Province Male Female Total

——————————————————————————————1. Capital Islamabad 445.037 351,283 796,3202. Punjab 28,319,153 21,642,265 49,961,4183. Sindh 10,992,416 8,503,620 19,496,0364. KPK 6,972,758 5,177,363 12,150,1215. Balochistan 1,945,096 1,425,443 3,370,5396. Gilit Baltistan 285,055 267,263 552,3187. FATA 1,153,091 557,985 1,711,0768. AJK 1,285,941 1,109,002 2,394,943

————————————————————————————————————————Total 51,398,547 39,034,224 90,432,771

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(b) Special CNICs to Persons of Age 14 to 18 Years

There is no such proposal under consideration of the Government to issuespecial CNIC to persons having age of 14 to 18 years. However, in the light ofsection 9 sub-section (1) & (5) of NADRA Ordinance 2000 (copies enclosed),CNIC is issued to a citizen who attains the age of 18 years and Child RegistrationCertificate (CRC) is issued to the citizen who has not attained the age of 18 years.

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)

ISLAMABAD: KARAMAT HUSSAIN NIAZI,The 25th April, 2012. Secretary.

PCPPI—447(12) NA—25-4-2012—700.

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41st Session

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

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“UNSTARRED QUESTIONS AND THEIR REPLIES”

For Thursday, the 26th April, 2012

(Originally Unstarred Question Nos. 183, 22, 42, 7, 179, 49, 50, 52, 57, 58and 59 were set down for answer during the 40th Session)

183. Ms. Shaheen Ishfaq:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the names ofjournalists to whom NOCs have been issued since 1-3-2010 to1-3-2011 for visits abroad by the Ministry alongwith the names ofcountries?

Minister for Interior (Mr. A. Rehman Malik): Ministry of Interiordoes not issue NOC to the Journalists for visits abroad.

22. Mr. Humair Hayat Rokhri:


(a) the location-wise number of legal and illegal settlements inIslamabad at present; and

(b) the authority who granted the approval to maintain those illegalsettlements for many years?

Transferred to Cabinet Division for answer on next Rota Day.

42. Justice (R) Fakharunnisa Khokhar:


(a) the names of medical stores sealed on the charges of sellingspurious and out dated drugs in Islamabad during the year2009-10 till date; and

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(b) the action taken against the responsibles so far alongwith thesteps being taken to control this crime?

Reply not received.

7. Shaikh Rohale Asghar:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the names of thoseagencies/departments of the Ministry working to control smugglingof various items at entry/exit points of the country alongwith thedetails of performance made by those agencies/departments duringthe last three years till date?

Minister for Interior (Mr. A. Rehman Malik): Following Civil ArmedForces (CAFs) of Ministry of Interior are working along the borders to controlsmuggling of various items in addition to their duties relating to border security andcounter terrorism operations.

a. Frontier Corps (KPK)

b. Frontier Corps (Balochistan)

c. Pakistan Ranger (Punjab)

d. Pakistan Ranger (Sindh)

However, entry and exit points of the country through authorized routescome under the domain of Federal Board of Revenue. It is pertinent to mentionthat Civil Armed Forces perform anti-smuggling duties on entrustment of suchpowers by Federal Board of Revenue. These powers were entrusted by FederalBoard of Revenue to above mentioned Civil Armed Forces from 1-12-2010 to30-6-2011. However, on 2-2-2012, Federal Board of Revenue has again issuednotification for extension of these powers upto 30-6-2012.

The performance of Civil Armed Forces during the period of entrustmentof powers can be gauged from quantity of narcotics and contraband items seizedby Civil Armed Forces (details at Annex A).

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Annex ‘A’

ACHIEVEMENTS OF CIVIL ARMED FORCES

During the period of entrustment (from 1-12-2010 to 30-6-2011)of anti-smuggling powers by Federal Board of Revenue

Quantity of Narcotics Seized

1. Hashish 27662.7 Kgs

2. Heroin 46.28 Kgs

3. Opium 12.85 Kgs

4. Liquor/Beer 14990 Bottles

5. Indian Liquor 1561 Bottles

6. White Powder 940 Gms

Value of Contraband Items Seized

1. Contraband items 86.9 Million (Pak Rupees)

2. Narcotics 873.789 Million (Pak Rupees)

3. Petrol 90 Million (Pak Rupees)

4. Indian Fake Currency 1157500 (Indian Rupees)

5. Vehicles 140

Number of Illegal Immigration Interceptions

1. Pakistani 1006

2. Afghani 911

3. Bengali 04

Value of Livestock Seized

Rs. 21,60,000/-

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179. Ms. Shaheen Ishfaq:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the names anddesignations of government employees whom NOCs have been issuedby the Ministry for visiting abroad since 15th March, 2008 till datealongwith the names of countries?

Minister for Interior (Mr. A. Rehman Malik): (a) List of officerswho visited abroad since 15-3-2008 till date alongwith names of countries, whomNOCs have been issued, is attached at Annex-A.


49. Mr. Jamshaid Ahmad Dasti:


(a) whether it is a fact that the National Bank of Pakistan, KallarSyedan Branch, Rawalpindi, stop disbursing the amount ofpension to the pensioners of various departments during themid of every month since long; if so, the reasons thereof;

(b) whether it is also a fact that the said bank has failed to evolveadequate arrangements for the disbursement of pension; if so,the steps being taken for the smooth disbursement of pension;and

(c) whether there is any proposal under consideration to establish anew branch in Tehsil Kallar Syedan; if so, when it will beestablished?

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Planning and Development(Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh): (a) No. The Kallar Sayedan Branch is disbursingthe amount of pension to federal and provincial government retired employeesand to the personnel of armed forces from first to last day of every month withoutany interruption. However, in case of Employees’ Old-Age Benefit Institution(EOBI) no payment is made after 25th of every month as per standing instructionsof EOBI authorities.

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(b) Does not arise in view of (a) above.

(c) No proposal for opening of new branch in Tehsil Kallar Sayedan isunder consideration at present.

50. Rana Mahmood -ul- Hassan:

Will the Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the last installment has not so far beenreleased by ERRA to some affectees of earthquake of 8th October,2005 hailing from Union Council Garlat, Tehsil Balakot, DistrictMansehra for the reconstruction of their houses; if so, the reasonsalongwith the names of affectees thereof; and

(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration to pay saidinstallment to those affectees; if so, when it will be Implemented?

Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat: (a) The lastinstallment to 145 affectees from Union Council Garlat, Tehsil Balakot, DistrictMansehra has not been released. These affectees fall within the purview of PakistanPoverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), A consortium led by World Bank independentlyprovided funds to PPAF for this Programme. The last installment could not bereleased due to following reasons:—

(i) Non-completion of lintel level of their houses.

(ii) Non-availability of funds due to expiry of PPAF’s funding agreementwith the donors and closure of the Program.

List of affectees is attached.

(b) In pursuance of the decision taken in the 13th ERRA Council Meetingheld on 30th September, 2011, a proposal is under consideration in the FinanceDivision to pay said installment to these affectees. As soon as funds are madeavailable, the payment will be released.


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52. Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:


(a) the total amount of funds spent by the government for therehabilitation of the people affected by the rains and floods-2011; and

(b) the total amount of funds spent by the government for provisionof relief to the people affected by the said rains and floods?

Minister for Climate Change (Rana Muhammad Farooq SaeedKhan): (a) The NDMA has not spent any amount for rehabilitation of floodaffectees of floods-2011.

(b) The National Disaster Management Authority has spent an amountof Rs.5.20 billion in the financial year 2011-2012 for provision of relief to theflood affectees of flood-2011.

57. Mr. Murtaza Javed Abbasi:


(a) the number of firms participated in the bid for the constructionof new Balakot City;

(b) the total number of firms qualified for grant of contract for theconstruction of said city;

(c) the names of the firms awarded the contract;

(d) the total amount of advance payment released by ERRA so far;

(e) the present status of the construction work of the said city;

(f) the criteria adopted for payment to the contractor; and

(g) whether PEPRA rules were adopted for calling the bids; if so,the details thereof?

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Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat: (a) 27 firmsparticipated in the bid for construction of New Balakot City.

(b) 8 firms qualified for grant of contract.

(c) M/s Mumtaz Construction Company (PVT) LTD, Plot No. 113,Street No. 8, I-10/3, Islamabad.

(d) Mobilization advance of Rs. 456.115 -Million as per particularconditions of contract.

(e) The Development of New Balakot City was started in July 2007 ona master plan comprising approx 13,000 kanals on private land. The land waspurchased through Government of KPK at the cost of Rs. 1.5 Billion, howeverdue to resistance of local population the development works could not progressas planned and extension of two years was granted for completion of the projecti.e. till April, 2012.

Moreover on the request of Government of KPK (the land acquiringagency) the master plan was revised a number of times and finally the master planwas adjusted on 8,444 kanals. Despite accepting changes in the master plan byERRA and acceptance of special compensation package for allotting two 10 marlaplots per family to the illegal residents of the acquired land on the request ofMinisterial Committee formed by the Government of KPK, so far only 1,200kanals of land i.e. 14% of the total area is available for development of New City.The remaining 7,244 kanals of land i.e. 86% of the total area is still not availablefor any development due to resistance to the development activities by the localresidents. However, on the available land i.e. 14% of total area, 90% work iscompleted. The issue was also discussed in the 12th and 13th ERRA CouncilMeetings chaired by the Prime Minister and despite assurances, the ProvincialGovernment has still not been able to get the area vacated.

(f) Payment is made on the verified bills by the consultant (The Engineer)on monthly basis as per agreement.

(g) Yes, all PRRA rules were followed. Details are as under:—

• Invitation of tender through advertisement in the press.

• Advertisement placed on the website of PPRA.

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• Pre-qualification of bidders.

• Notification of tender evaluation committee.

• Opening of bids.

• Award of contract

58. Mr. Murtaza Javed Abbasi:


(a) the province-wise total number of civilian employees workingin ERRA at present; and

(b) the province-wise retired and serving Army personnel workingin the said Authority at present?

Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat: (a) At present411 civilian employees are workinc in ERRA. Province-wise details is as under:—

Province-wise detail of Civilian employees:—

Punjab Sindh KPK Balochistan AJK G B ISB/FATA

198 4 70 3 110 5 21

(b) At present 41 retired and 76 serving Army personnel are working inERRA. Province-wise details is as under:—

(i) Retired Army Personnel:—


31 — 5 — 3 — 2

(ii) Serving Army Personnel:—


64 — 9 — 3 — —

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59. Mian Javed Latif:


(a) the date on which an announcement was made by the Ministerto regularize services of contractual employees presentlyworking in NADRA:

(b) the procedure being adopted to regularize the services of theemployees of NADRA; and

(c) the number of employees whose services have been regularizedso far?

Minister for Interior (Mr. A. Rehman Malik): (a) Announcementof Regularization of NADRA Employees:—

The Minister for Interior announced regularization of National Databaseand Registration Authority (NADRA) contractual employees on 17th October2011.

(b) Procedure for Regularization of NADRA Employees:—

(1) Considering the long term perspective of Registration requirementsand the organization had moved a long way from a time boundprojects, thus there was a need to give NADRA a permanentstructure with employee base established on regular basis.

(2) Proposal for regularization of contractual employees were presentedbefore the NADRA Authority Board on 30th November 2011 in its24th meeting.

(3) It was also decided in that meeting that before finalization of theproposal on the Regularization of NADRA employees, there is aneed to frame NADRA Service Rules, under which the services ofall such regularized employees will be governed.

(4) Progress of The HR Committee Meeting: The work on framingof draft Service Rules has been completed and put up to the HRCommittee on 9th February 2012. After detailed discussion and

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deliberation it was decided that recommended proposal from theHR Committee will be presented to NADRA Authority Board forfinal approval of the Competent Authority, in its next meeting.

(c) The Services of all contractual employees working in differentcategories will be regularized after the final approval of NADRA Authority Board.

18. Ms. Shireen Arshad Khan:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the year-wise detailsof Pakistanis deported from abroad except European Countriesduring the last 3 years?

Minister for Interior (Mr. A. Rehman Malik): Many Pakistanis havereportedly been deported from abroad. Details of these deportees for the lastthree years is given below:—

Years Number of Deportees

2009 42435

2010 43854

2011 51120

19. Ms. Nighat Parveen Mir:


(a) the total amount of GP fund of Federal Government Employeesof BPS-16 to BPS-18 available with AGPR at present; and

(b) whether the record of the said fund is being updated; if not, thereasons thereof?

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Planning and Development(Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh): (a) Rs. 2,433,044,924/-.

(b) Yes, the record of GP Fund is being regularly updated.

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20. Ms. Khalida Mansoor:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state whether it is a factthat foreign diplomates are not allowed to carry arms while travellingin the country; if so, the details thereof?

Minister for Interior (Mr. A. Rehman Malik): Yes, foreign diplomatare not allowed to carry arms while traveling in the country.

21. Mrs. Shagufta Sadiq:


(a) the office-wise total number of employees working on deputationin NADRA at present alongwith the justification and date ofdeputation thereof; and

(b) the office-wise total number of employees working in passportoffices on deputation at present alongwith the justification anddate of deputation thereof?

Reply not received.

22. Sheikh Salahuddin:

Will the Minister for Economic Affairs and Statistics be pleased tostate:

(a) the names of the scholarships/courses for government employeesoffered by the foreign countries during the last four years; and

(b) the names, designations and departments of those employeesselected for the said courses alongwith the relevance of theirJobs with the said courses?

Minister for Economic Affairs and Statistics (Dr. Abdul HafeezSheikh): (a) and (b) The requisite information is attached at Annex-I.


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23. Mr. Mohammad Pervaiz Malik:


(a) the prescribed procedure to plan a project with regard to itsscope, funding, appraisal and approval by the PlanningCommission;

(b) whether it is a fact that a number of monitoring projects arebeing run at present to monitor the ongoing development projectsof PSDP/Planning Commission; if so, the details alongwith thetenure thereof;

(c) the project-wise total expenditures incurred thereupon under thehead of monitoring; and

(d) the justification of such monitoring when other authorities existin the country to monitor such development projects by theexecutive agencies?

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Planning and Development(Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh): (a) The projects are identified by executing agencies.According to the ECNEC approved procedure, comprehensive feasibility reportis mandatory for the projects costing Rs.1000 million and above for social sectorprojects and Rs.300 million & above for Infrastructure projects, However, inhouse feasibility is also required to be under taken for projects less than the abovelimits for all the sectors of the economy. The scope & funding of the projects isdetermined on the basis of feasibility studies. Based on the feasibility studies projectsare formulated on the prescribed Performae i.e. PCI & PCII. The PC 1s aresubmitted to the Planning Commission by the sponsoring ministries/divisions forconsideration of the CDWP. Financial, economic & technical appraisal of projectsis carried cut by the Planning & Development Division and is presented to theCDWP in the form of working paper. The projects valuing Rs. 60 million & aboveup to Rs. 1,000 are approved by the CDWP. And projects costing more thanRs. 1,000 million are recommended to the ECNEC for consideration / approval.Detailed process / procedure is reflected at Annex-A.

(b) Presently, 18 projects for Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation areunder implementation by various federal Ministries/ Divisions under PSDP

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2011-12 including one project of Planning Commission i.e. Monitoring of PSDPFinanced Projects (serial No.16, Annex-B). Total cost of these projects isRs. 2070.0 million with an allocation of Rs. 223.0 million in PSDP 2011-12.Against allocation, an amount of Rs. 142.0 million has been released so far underPSDP 2011-12 (List of projects is at Annex-B). The implementation tenure of theproject ranges fium June, 2012 to June, 2014.

(c) Upto June, 2011, an amount of Rs. 693.0 million has been incurredon these projects (List at Annex-B).

(d) • Planning Commission monitors Federal projects on selective basisas a third party validation on the directives of ECNEC.

• Monitoring of development projects is basically the responsibility ofsponsoring ministries/divisions and agencies. ECNEC through itsvarious directives stressed upon creation of Project Monitoring Unitsin ministries/divisions. 32 Ministries/Divisions have so far establishedmonitoring units. Planning Commission vide their Letter No.18 (124)PW/PD/2006 dated 13-10-2006 advised the remaining ministries/divisions to establish monitoring units through development budgetby 30-12-2006.

• ECNEC in its recent decision dated 26-05-2011 has directed thatall PM&E Cell be transferred to non development budget by Ministries/ Divisions. Copy of the decision of ECNEC is atAnnex-C.

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)

24. Rana Mahmood -ul- Hassan:


(a) whether it is a fact that International Monetary Fund has releaseda review report 2011 on the economy of the country recently; ifso, imperative points thereof;

(b) whether it is also a fact that Pakistan was taken on board priorto making and releasing the said report; if so, the viewpoint ofPakistan on the said report; and

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(c) whether it is further a fact that post program monitoring will beplaced by the lender to monitor the economy of the country; ifso, the detail alongwith the impact on economy of the countrythereof?

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Planning and Development(Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh): (a) Yes. The main points of the report are asfollows:—

• Since 2008, Pakistan faced challenges due to global recession, oilprice hikes, energy crisis, difficult security situation and the heavyrains/floods during the current and the last financial year.

• Pakistan implemented fundamental reforms under the SBA whichincludes:

a. Establishment of an interest rate corridor.

b. Introduction of more market-based exchange rate regime.

c. Strengthening of the enforcement powers of the State Bank ofPakistan.

d. Provision of financial support to poor through Benazir IncomeSupport Program (BISP); and

e. Introduction of tight monetary and fiscal policies.

• The above reforms and the measures helped the economy to mitigatethe impact of above shocks and helped in achieving a moderateGDP growth.

• The report stress upon the need to enhance revenue mobilizationthrough broadening the tax base and also continue the process ofstructural reforms focusing on power sector.

(b) Yes. The report of the IMF was released after series of consultationswith the authorities of Pakistan. Article-IV Report is primarily the assessment ofIMF Staff about Country’s economy.

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(c) Under the IMF Post Program Monitoring (PPM) policy, the memberwith whom IMF program have ended and whose outstanding credit exceeds by200% quota, the member country becomes eligible for PPM. Since Pakistan’sSBA ended in September, 2011 and our outstanding credit is above 200% ofquota, therefore, Pakistan becomes eligible for PPM. Under the PPM, IMF willmonitor the economic performance of the country to assess its capacity to repayan outstanding debt to IMF. The advantages of initiating the PPM are that (i) it willhelp Pakistan maintain the fiscal discipline and momentum of reform process asduring the currency of the SBA, (ii) it will help maintain positive relations with IMFwhich will in turn facilitate our relations with other donors, and (iii) it will facilitateour entry into a new Program if required at any subsequent stage.

25. Shaikh Rohale Asghar:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state the district-wise totalnumber of disabled persons in the country according to NADRA recordat present?

Minister for Interior (Mr. A. Rehman Malik): Disabled Persons inthe Country

110,072 Disabled persons have been registered till 9 April, 2012 accordingto NADRA record. The district wise detail of disabled persons is attached atAnnex-A.


26. Dr. Muhammad Ayub Sheikh:


(a) the total value of medicines and total number of ambulancesprovided by the foreign countries for the Earthquake affecteesof 8th October, 2005 alongwith the names of those donorcountries; and

(b) the utilization of said medicines and ambulances?

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Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat: (a) Thedetail is as under:———————————————————————————————

Total Value of Name of Donor

Medicine Countries

——————————————————————————————Being donation value is Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, England, Jordan,not known. However China USA, Malaysia, Australia, Japan, Holland,the quantity of donated Vietnam, France, UAE, Oman, Bangladesh,medicine is 3054 tons. Sri Lanka, India and Cuba

————————————————————————————————————————Total number of Name of Donor

ambulances Countries————————————————————————————————————————

10 Korea, Turkey and Japan (JICA)

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(b) Detail of utilization of medicines is at Annex-A and that of ambulancesis at Annex-B.

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27. Ms. Tasneem Siddiqui:


(a) the designation/rank-wise total number of the employees ofIslamabad Police as on 15-3-2002;

(b) the designation/rank-wise total number of the employees ofIslamabad Police at present; and

(c) whether the performance of the said Police is not satisfactoryat present; if so, the reasons thereof alongwith the steps beingtaken to improve its performance?

Minister for Interior (Mr. A. Rehman Malik): (a) Detail in Annex-A.

(b) As (a) above.

(c) The performance of Islamabad Capital Territory Police is exemplaryand ideal as compared to the performance of other Provincial Police Organizations.Due to hectic and strenuous efforts, crime rate in Islamabad Capital Territory hasdecreased. Islamabad Police personnel have to perform round the clock duties inconnection with protection of VVIP’s, VIP’s Diplomats, Foreign Delegations,watch and Ward & Maintenance of Law and Order situation. Islamabad Policepersonnel have given many a sacrifices in the line of duty and fight against theterrorist activist.

Islamabad police is in need of enhancement of its strength so that the dayto day needs of security and watch & ward law and order situation could be metproperly.


28. Ms. Sabeen Rizvi:


(a) the names and addresses of those persons who got their carsregistered in Islamabad during the last four years but they donot have their houses in Islamabad; and

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(b) the procedure adopted for the registration of those cars?

Reply not received.

29. Mr. Muhammad Riaz Malik:

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Planning and Developmentbe pleased to state:(a) the grade and head-wise monthly amount being deducted from

the salaries of the government employees at present; and

(b) the year and head-wise utilization of said amount during thelast four years?

Reply not received.

30. Dr. Darshan:

Will the Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister Secretariat be pleasedto state:(a) the total number of buildings of High Schools damaged during

Earthquake of 8th October, 2005 in Tehsil Rawalakot, DistrictPoonch, Azad Kashmir;

(b) the total number of buildings of High Schools in the said areahave been reconstructed so far; and

(c) whether it is a fact that construction work of damaged buildingof High School Mohri Furman Shah, Tehsil Rawalakot has notso far been started; if so, the reasons thereof;

(d) the time by which construction work on the building of saidHigh School will be started alongwith the funds proposed andallocated therefor so far?

Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat: (a) 37 HighSchool buildings were damaged during earthquake of 8th October, 2005 in TehsilRawalakot, District Poonch, Azad Kashmir.

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(b) 5 buildings of High School in the said area have been reconstructedso far. Detail is as under:—

——————————————————————————————Status Boys Girls, Total

——————————————————————————————Completed 4 1 5

Under construction 11 16 27

Tendering 03 02 05——————————————————————————————

Total 18 19 37——————————————————————————————

(c) The construction work of damaged building of High School MohriFurman Shah, Tehsil Rawalakot was started by the contractor but later stoppedlast year due to his negligence and poor performance. The contract was accordinglyterminated by Chief Engineer, SERRA (State Earthquake Reconstruction andRehabilitation Agency), AJK on the recommendation of NESPAK.

(d) Re-tendering of the project, “remaining work of the under-construction School” is in process. Appropriate funds would be allocated to itafter completion of the tender process.

31. Mr. Muhammad Hanif Abbasi:


(a) whether it is a fact that daily wages and contractual employeesof ERRA have not been regularized so far; if so, the reasonsthereof; and

(b) the time by which the services of those employees will beregularized?

Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat: (a) Thecontractual employees of ERRA have not been regularized so far because presentlyERRA does not have its own permanent structure.

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(b) It is not possible to give time frame in view of the position at (a)above.

32. Moulvi Asmatullah:

Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue and Planning and Developmentbe pleased to state whether it is a fact that Islamabad High Courthas given its verdict to up-grade the post of Assistant from BPS-14 toBPS-16 recently; if so, the time by which it will be implemented?

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Planning and Development(Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh): The exact position is that the Honorable IslamabadHigh Court in their Order Sheet dated 31-01-2012 (C.O.155-W of 2011) hasgiven its directions as under :

“Respondent No.2 (Finance Division) wants to file reply accordinglythe case is adjourned and be relisted in the month of May, 2012.”

2. The proposal is under consideration of Finance Division in consultationwith Establishment Division. After having reached a decision, the reply will besubmitted in the Islamabad High Court before 07-05-2012 as conveyed by thesaid Court.

33. Mr. Himayatullah Mayar:


(a) the year and mission-wise total number of duplicate passportsissued by the Pakistani Missions abroad during the last five years;

(b) the year and mission-wise total number of passports stolentherefrom during the said period; and

(c) whether verification made before issuing of duplicate passports;if so, the criteria and procedure adopted therein?

Reply not received.

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34. Ch. Abid Sher Ali:

Will the Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat bepleased to state the total number of applications of the residence ofTehsil Oghi, District Mansehra submitted to the Prime Minister forfinancial assistance during the period form 20-2-2012 to 28-2-2012alongwith the present status thereof?

Minister Incharge of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat: As peravailable record, no application from any resident of Tehsil Oghi, District Mansehrawas submitted to the Prime Minister for financial assistance during the period from20-02-2012 to 28-02-2012.

35. Mr. Mohammad Afzal Khokhar:

Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state:(a) whether it is a fact that the department of Immigration and

Passport has not been restructured so far as recommended bythe Establishment Division during the year 2007;

(b) if so, the time by which those recommendations will beimplemented?

Reply not received.

KARAMAT HUSSAIN NIAZI, Secretary.

ISLAMABAD: The 25th April, 2012.

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