201. *Sahibzada Tariq Ullah - Parliament of Pakistan · Pakistan Wushu Federation. All the above National Sports Federations have their national teams. They conduct annual national,

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(52nd Session)

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

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“QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWERS AND THEIR REPLIES”

to be asked at a sitting of the National Assembly to be held on

Monday, the 12th February, 2018

201. *Sahibzada Tariq Ullah: (Deferred during 51st Session)

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) the names of countries which support Pakistan in respect ofthe China-Pakistan Economic Corridor; and

(b) the efforts made in this regard?

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a) &(b) CPEC is a flagship project of President Xi’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI),which is aimed to promote peace and development as well as to achieve sharedprosperity.

This project will help create employment opportunities for thousandof Pakistanis; it will plug the energy shortfall; establish a network ofinfrastructure of roads and rail tracks; and develop the industrial base ofPakistan. If we see the bigger picture, CPEC will enhance connectivity ofPakistan with the adjoining regions including Central Asia, Middle East, Africaand beyond. The tangible benefits of CPEC would not be limited to the peopleof our two countries but people across regions would benefits from thedividends of this project.

A number of countries have shown keen interest in CPEC and relatedprojects.

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203. *Ms. Shagufta Jumani: (Deferred during 51st Session)

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to state:

(a) the International standard of export to Gross DomesticProduct (GDP) ratio prevalent in the world at present; and

(b) the year-wise Pakistan’s export to GDP ratio during the lastfive years?

Minister for Commerce and Textile (Mr. Muhammad PervaizMalik): (a) No international standard or benchmark of Export to GDP Ratiois being used in the world at present. However, a higher Export to GDP Ratiodepicts a healthier picture of an economy.

(b) Pakistan’s year-wise Export to GDP Ratios during the last fiveyears have been as follows:

(Value in US$ Billion)——————————————————————————————

Year Exports GDP Export to GDPRatio (% Share)

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2012-2013 24.460 231.431 10.57

2013-2014 25.110 244.690 l0.26

2014-2015 23.667 270.935 8.74

2015-2016 20.787 279.189 7.45

2016-2017 20.422 304.377 6.71——————————————————————————————

(Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics)

1. *Shaikh Rohale Asghar:

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased tostate the games of which national level teams exist in the countryat present?

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Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (Mr. Riaz HussainPirzada): Presently, the following 38 National Sports Federations are affiliatedwith Pakistan Sports Board:—

1. Athletics Federation of Pakistan

2. Alpine Club of Pakistan

3. Pakistan Badminton Federation

4. Pakistan Basketball Federation

5. Pakistan Billiard & Snooker Association

6. Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation

7. Pakistan Federation Baseball

8. Pakistan Boxing Federation

9. Pakistan Bridge Federation

10. Chess Federation of Pakistan

11. Pakistan Cycling Federation

12. Equestrian Federation of Pakistan

13. Pakistan Football Federation

14. Pakistan Golf Federation

15. Pakistan Handball Federation

16. Pakistan Hockey Federation

17. Pakistan Judo Federation

18. Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation

19. Pakistan Karate Federation

20. Pakistan Kabaddi Federation

21. Pakistan Polo Association

22. Pakistan Netball Federation

23. National Rifle Association of Pakistan

24. Pakistan Rowing Federation

25. Pakistan Rugby Union

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26. Pakistan Sailing Federation

27. Ski Federation of Pakistan

28. Pakistan Squash Federation

29. Pakistan Swimming Federation

30. Softball Federation of Pakistan

31. Pakistan Table Tennis Federation

32. Pakistan Taekwondo Federation

33. Pakistan Tennis Federation

34. Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation

35. Pakistan Volleyball Federation

36. Pakistan Weightlifting Federation

37. Pakistan Wrestling Federation

38. Pakistan Wushu Federation.

All the above National Sports Federations have their national teams.They conduct annual national, junior, senior and women championships. Theseteams also participate in international events held at home and abroad.

2. *Ms. Nighat Parveen Mir:

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state the nameof countries with which Pakistan has no diplomatic relations atpresent?

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): Pakistanhas no diplomatic relations with Israel and Armenia.

3. *Ms. Asyia Naz Tanoli:


(a) whether it is a fact that the building of Pakistan HighCommissioner in Malaysia has been sold;

(b) whether tender therefor was given in the newspapers; if so,the names and addresses of newspapers thereof;

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(c) the names and addresses of the directors of the firms/companies applied for the purchase of said building;

(d) the break-up of the rates offered by the interested firms/officesfor purchase of said building;

(e) the total amount collected from the said sale;

(f) the names alongwith designations of the members of theCommittee constituted for sale of said building; and

(g) whether PPRA Rules have not been adopted/followed in thesaid sale by the members of the said sale Committee?

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a),(b), (c), (d), (e), (f) & (g) The building of Pakistan High Commission at KualaLumpur has not been sold. Further, there is no proposal under considerationof selling the Government owned property in Kuala Lumpur.

4. *Shaikh Rohale Asghar:

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state the namesof countries with which Pakistan has diplomatic relations atpresent?

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): Wehave diplomatic relations with all countries of the world except Israel andArmenia.

5. *Mrs. Shahida Rehmani:

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to statethe number of Preferential Trade Agreements signed by Pakistansince 01-01-2013 alongwith the details thereof?

Minister for Commerce and Textile (Mr. Muhammad PervaizMalik): Pakistan has not signed any Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA)since 01-01-2013.

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6. *Ms. Zahra Wadood Fatemi:

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to statethe measures taken by the Government since June, 2013 to enhancePakistan’s exports of non-traditional items to those countries thathave not figured in our export drive campaigns?

Minister for Commerce and Textile (Mr. Muhammad PervaizMalik): The following measures taken by the Government since June, 2013to enhance Pakistan’s exports of non-traditional items to those countries thathave not figured in our export:

1. In the wake of export promotion and enhancing productdiversification in the value added sectors, the Strategic TradePolicy Framework (STPF), 2012-15 announced the followinginitiatives:

a) Marketing Development Assistance for Regional countries.

b) Encouraging opening of retail outlets abroad.

c) Subsidizing 50% Cost of Plant and Machinery for Dates andOlive Processing.

d) Subsidizing 50% cost of plant and machinery for establishingprocessing plants for fruits and vegetables in Gilgit-Baltistan(GB).

e) Mark-up subsidy @ 50% of the prevailing mark-up rate, forsetting up of Meat processing plants in bordering provinces.

f) Mark-up subsidy @ 100% of the prevailing mark-up rate and50 % subsidy for wire saw cutting machinery to reduce wastagesfor establishing mining and processing in KPK, GB andBaluchistan.

2. Under the Strategic Trade Policy Framework (STPF), 2015-18,special focus has been given on the development of non-traditionalexport products. The initiatives inter-alia include:

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a) Technology Up-gradation: An incentive for technologyup-gradation in the shape of investment support of 20% ofRs. 1 (one) million per annum per company.

b) Mark-up support of 50% upto a maximum of Rs. 1 (one)Million per annum per company for import of new plant andmachinery of Rs. 1 (one) million per annum per company.

c) Product Development: Matching grant upto a maximum ofRs. 5 (five) Million for specified plant and machinery orspecified items to improve product design and encourageinnovation in SMEs and export sectors of leather,pharmaceutical and fisheries.

d) Branding & Certification Development Support:Matching grant to facilitate the branding and certificationfor faster growth of the SME and export sector in Pakistan’seconomy through Intellectual Property Registration (includingtrade and service marks), Certification and Accreditation.

e) Draw-back for local taxes and levies (DLTL): DLTL isbeing given to exporters on free on board (FOB) values oftheir enhanced exports if increased by 10% and beyond(over last year’s exports) at the rate of 4% on increasedexports.

3. In order to improve the competitiveness of export oriented sectorsthrough value addition, the restructuring and strengthening ofPakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company(PHDEC), Strengthening of Skill Development Institutes (fundedunder EDF) and creation of new sector-specific Export PromotionCouncils in Leather Rice and pharmaceutical sectors are underway.

4. The Government announced Export Enhancement Package ofPKR 180 billion for boosting exports, which is applicable forabout 18 months from 16th January, 2017 to 30th June, 2018.This incentive was enhanced further vide Economic Co-ordinationCommittee (ECC) of the Cabinet decision dated 6th October2017 to encourage exports of textile and non-textile items to non-traditional markets. Salient features of the package are as under:

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a. 50 percent of the rate of incentive for the eligible textile andnon-textile sectors already announced in the PM packageshall be provided on the same terms as for the period Januaryto June, 2017 without condition of increment.

b. Remaining 50 percent of the rate of incentive shall beprovided, if the exporter achieves an increase of 10 percentor more in exports as compared to corresponding period ofthe last year.

c. An additional 2% drawback shall be provided for exportsto non-traditional markets i.e. Africa, Latin America, non-EU European countries, Commonwealth of IndependentStates and Oceania as given in sub-paras (a) and (b), above.

5. EXIM Bank has been established to facilitate export credit andfor reducing cost of borrowing for exporting sectors on long termbasis. This will also reduce their risks through export creditguarantees and insurance facilities.

6. There is consistent effort for negotiating additional market accessfor Pakistani products in the target markets — FTA negotiationswith Turkey and Thailand are at an advanced stage. Furthermore,Pakistan is negotiating with Indonesia and China to enhancecoverage for Pakistani products under the existing PTA and FTA.

7. To further diversity export markets, a “Look Africa” policy hasbeen launched by the Commerce Division to promote and facilitatetrade to capture new markets.

8. In order to promote exports to new markets, Trade DevelopmentAuthority of Pakistan is undertaking various export promotionalactivities through trade exhibitions and delegations.

7. *Malik Muhammad Amir Dogar:


(a) whether the Government intends to provide assistance inissuance of visa to patients suffering from Liver diseasesand transplant the same from India;

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(b) whether it is also a fact that Indian Embassy does not issuevisas to such patients and they are facing severe problems;and

(c) whether the Ministry has taken special arrangements in thisregard so far?

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): (a), (b) &(c) In May 2017, the Government of India made visas for all Pakistani patientsconditional to each application being personally referred by Pakistan’s ForeignMinister to the External Affairs Minister of India. This is against diplomaticnorms and inter-state practice. Subsequently, this has resulted in immenseproblems for Pakistani patients, many of whom require life saving interventionsand have been seeing Indian doctors for a long time. The matter has beenraised with the Indian Government which has not relented.

2. The Indian Government has been issuing visas to selected cases,often in response to applicants requesting the EAM on twitter, mainly forpolitical point scoring.

3. Pakistan has consistently maintained that the humanitarian issuesshould not be held hostage to politics. The Foreign Office has highlighted thisissue at all levels including through the Spokesperson’s briefings.

4. We have highlighted the dire need for provision of such facilitiesin Pakistan to ensure that Pakistani patients are not dependent on exploitationand treatment in other countries.

5. Our Mission in Turkey is actively engaged with the hostGovernment to explore the possibility of Pakistani patients obtaining treatmentpreferable at concessional rates. According to the information, the patientsare going to Turkey. Ministry of NHSRC could furnish brief regardingdevelopments of requisite facilities in Pakistan.

8. *Ms. Musarat Rafique Mahesar:


(a) the performance made under the Technology Up-gradationFund since its creation; and

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(b) the total funds allocated and disbursed to support newinvestments in priority sectors alongwith the details thereof?

Minister for Commerce and Textile (Mr. Muhammad PervaizMalik): (a) Technology Up-gradation was announced under strategic TradePolicy Framework 2015-18, details are as follow:

i. 20% investment support upto a maximum of Rs. 1 (one) millionper annum per company will be available for import of new plantand machinery.

ii. 50% of markup support on up-gradation of technology will beprovided for import of new machinery/plant, subject to a maximumof Rs. 1 (one) Million per annum per company for import of newplant and machinery.

An amount of PKR100 million were allocated to State Bank ofPakistan for this scheme in FY year 2016-17. However, as per report ofState Bank of Pakistan not a single claim under this scheme is received so far.The amount was surrendered due to non receipt of any claim.

(b) Following sectors are identified as priority sectors: Fans, HomeAppliances, Rice, Cutlery, Sports Goods, Leather, Pharmaceutical, Fisheries,Meat, Fruits, Vegetables, Dates, Olives and Guar gum.

An amount of PKR 500 million in FY 2016-17 was released to StateBank of Pakistan for export development initiatives which were announced tosupport the above priority sectors for technology up-gradation, productdevelopment, agro processing and branding and certification. Only PKR 13.3million were disbursed. SBP surrendered the rest of the amount to FinanceDivision in FY 2016-17.

An amount of 5 billion has been allocated by the Finance Division inFY 2017-18. Scheme wise allocation is being allocated in consultation withState Bank of Pakistan.

9. *Mr. Muhammad Jamal Ud Din:

Will the Minister for State and Frontier Regions be pleased to referto the Starred Question No. 71 replied on 18-1-2018 and to state:

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(a) the village and tehsil-wise Masajid/ Madaris demolished/affected during the Military Operations in South WaziristanAgency (SWA); and

(b) the Masjid/ Madarsa-wise funds allocated for reconstruction/rehabilitation in SWA during financial year 2017-18?

Minister for State and Frontier Regions [Lt. Gen. (Retd.) AbdulQadir Baloch]: (a) At Sub-Division Ladha, a total of 578 number of Masajidsand Madrassas were demolished / affected during Military Operations in SouthWaziristan Agency, whereas at Sub-Division Sarwarkai, a total of 266 numberof Masajids and Madrassas were demolished.

(b) No survey has been conducted and resultantly no allocation hasbeen made for the rehabilitation of Masajids in South Waziristan Agency, duringthe current Financial Year, 2017-18. The reply, therefore, may be consideredas Nil.

10. *Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi:

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human ResourceDevelopment be pleased to refer to the Starred Question No.187replied on 20-12-2017 and to state whether there is any proposalunder consideration of the Government to enhance the pensionof beneficiaries of the Employees Old Age Benefits Institute; if so,the details; if not, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human ResourceDevelopment (Pir Syed Sadaruddin Shah Rashidi): No proposal is underconsideration to enhance the pension of beneficiaries of EOBI.

11. *Sheikh Salahuddin:

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased tostate the steps taken by the Government for the repatriation ofAfghan Refugees from the country during the last four years tilldate?

Minister for State and Frontier Regions [Lt. Gen. (Retd.) AbdulQadir Baloch]: The repatriation of registered Afghan Refugees is guided

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by the principle of voluntarism and gradualism as embedded in the TripartiteAgreement signed between Governments of Pakistan, Afghanistan andUNHCR. The Federal Cabinet in its meeting held on 03-01-2018 extendedthe legal stay of registered Afghan refugees holding PoR cards and TripartiteAgreement upto 31-01-2018. The Ministry of SAFRON has also submittedthe Summary for further extension in PoR Cards and Tripartite Agreement till30-06-2018 which is under consideration of the Cabinet.

Under this program more than 4.3 million registered Afghanrefugees have been repatriated to Afghanistan since 2002 which is marked asthe largest voluntary repatriation program in UNHCR’s history.

The Government of Pakistan encourages repatriation of AfghanNationals to their country of origin. Repatriation of Afghans is also consideredas the most preferred option.

During the last four years maximum repatriation has been carriedout in 2016 when repatriation grant for returnees was increased from USD200 to USD 400 per returnee by UNHCR which has again been decreased toUSD 200 in 2017.

Government of Pakistan has approached the traditional/non-traditional donors to provide funding to increase the repatriation grant to USD400 so that maximum reparation may be carried out.

Similarly, Ministry of SAFRON is approaching Government ofAfghanistan to initiate developmental projects especially for returnee AfghanRefugees from Pakistan.

After approval of the Federal Cabinet, more than 800,000unregistered Afghan have been documented under the Afghan Citizen Card(ACC) project which has given them identity and they will be linked withGovernment of Afghanistan and will be repatriated with the assistance of IOM.A comprehensive Policy for Management and Repatriation of Afghan Refugeesin Pakistan is also under consideration.

12. *Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi:

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to statewhether the Ministry has conducted any study with the

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coordination of other Ministries to improve the quality of productsat par with the international standards in order to enhance exportsof the country; if so, the details; if not, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Commerce and Textile (Mr. Muhammad PervaizMalik): Commerce Division through an extensive consultative process withall the relevant stakeholders from private and public sector formulated StrategicTrade Policy Framework (STPF) 2015-18. The policy was announced withthe objective of promoting exports, maximizing gains from trade, enhancingcompetitiveness and fostering investment opportunities to achieve export-led-growth of the economy. Detailed schemes of incentives and regulations wereformulated to improve the quality of products at par with international standardsin order to enhance exports of the country. Following measures were taken bythe Government of Pakistan for promoting product sophistication anddiversification:

a. Product Development: Matching grant upto a maximum of Rs. 5(five) Million for specified plant and machinery or specified items toimprove product design and encourage innovation in SMEs andexport sectors of leather, pharmaceutical and fisheries.

b. Branding & Certification Development Support: Matching grantto facilitate the branding and certification for faster growth of theSME and export sector in Pakistan’s economy through IntellectualProperty Registration (including trade and service marks),Certification and Accreditation.

c. Draw-back for local taxes and levies (DLTL): DLTL is beinggiven to exporters on freight on board (FOB) values of their enhancedexports if increased by 10% and beyond (over last year’s exports)at the rate of 4% on increased exports.

d. Technology Up-gradation: An incentive for technology up-gradation in the shape of investment support of 20% and mark-upsupport of 50% upto a maximum of Rs. 1 (one) Million per annumper company for import of new plant and machinery.

2. In the recent past the following measures have been taken by theGovernment to diversify markets, promote exports and improve balance oftrade:

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i. An Export Enhancement Package of PKR 180 billion applicablefor 18 months from 16th January, 2017 to 30th June, 2018 wasapproved to facilitate exports and to arrest declining trends. Thisincentive for 2017-18 would be available to those exporters whowould achieve an increase of 10% in annual exports. Out of thetotal annual allocation, an amount of PKR 107.5 billion has beenallocated to the textile sector (PKR 87.5 billion for draw-backsand PKR 20 billion for withdrawal of duties / taxes on import ofcotton and machinery). An amount of PKR 12.5 billion is theannual allocation for draw- backs on export of non-textiles (othervalue added sectors).

ii. To further facilitate the exporters, the existing package has beenenhanced further vide Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC)of the Cabinet decision dated 6th October 2017. The salientfeatures are as under:

a. 50 percent of the rate of incentive for the eligible textile andnon-textile sectors already announced in the PM package shallbe provided on the same terms as for the period January toJune, 2017 i.e. without condition of increment.

b. Remaining 50 percent of the rate of incentive shall be provided,if the exporter achieves an increase of 10 percent or more inexports as compared to corresponding period of the last year.

c. An additional 2% drawback shall be provided for exports tonontraditional markets i.e. Africa, Latin America, non-EUEuropean countries, Commonwealth of Independent States andOceania as the same condition as in subpara (a) and (b).

13. *Ms. Parveen Masood Bhatti:

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human ResourceDevelopment be pleased to state the total number of Pakistanissent/went to the Gulf countries for employments during the tenureof the present Government?

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human ResourceDevelopment (Pir Syed Sadaruddin Shah Rashidi): Around 3,268,702Pakistanis were sent/ went to the Gulf countries for employment during the tenureof the present Government (June, 2013 to December, 2017).

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14. *Ms. Shamas Un Nisa:

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased tostate:

(a) the reasons behind the delay in the Federal Administered TribalAreas (FATA) reforms and merger of the FATA with KhyberPakhtunkhwa; and

(b) the expected time by which the process therefor will becompleted?

Minister for State and Frontier Regions [Lt. Gen. (Retd.) AbdulQadir Baloch]: (a) The FATA Reforms Committee headed by Mr. SartajAziz, undertook extensive consultations with all the stakeholders andsubsequently submitted its report to the Prime Minister in August, 2016 andwas also placed before both the Houses of the Parliament. The report hasproposed merger of FATA with KPK as the best available option formainstreaming FATA. Though it is the best way forward, prior to merger, anumber of actions in the judicial, administrative, and political and developmentsectors are to be initiated, and leading up to FATA’s integration with KhyberPakhtunkhwa Province. Foregoing in the view, some delay is unavoidable dueto the complex nature of the actions involved in the process.

(b) The Government indeed recognizes the sacrifices rendered andhardships faced by the tribal people and that is precisely why a well throughoutmultipronged strategy is devised to bring them at par with the rest of thePakistani citizens and keeping in view the complexity and significance attachedto FATA Reforms, a definite time period for the completion of all the requiredactions cannot be defined for the time being.

15. *Dr. Shazia Sobia:

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased tostate the steps being taken by the Government to make thedomestic structure of Pakistan Hockey more competitive?

Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (Mr. Riaz HussainPirzada): As per prevailing system of sports in Pakistan, primarily it is theresponsibility of National sports federations to take measures for the promotion

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of their respective sports. However, due to financial constraints faced by them,the federations are to a great extent dependent upon Government for financialsupport.

Pakistan Sports Board facilitates the federations in the followingforms:—

(i) Release of annual and special grants.

Annual grants are meant for holding mandatory annualchampionships as well as day to day expenses. Special grantsare for participation of Pakistan teams in international tournamentsat home and abroad other than mega events like Olympics,Commonwealth, Asian Games etc. Detail of funds provided duringthe last five years to Pakistan Hockey Federation are attached atAnnex-A.

(ii) Training and participation of sports persons in mega internationalevents like Olympics, Commonwealth, Asian Games etc.

(iii) Facilitation of foreign teams visiting Pakistan.

(iv) Development of sports stadia and play grounds including layingof synthetic surfaces.

Domestic activities carried out by Pakistan Hockey Federation during2016 and 2017 are enumerated in Annex-B.

Pakistan Hockey Federation has also taken the following initiatives todevise a high performance structure for hockey to lead as high performancesport with enhanced performance of national senior and junior team at allmajor events:—

Hockey-5 Super Hockey League.

Pakistan Premier Hockey League (PHL).

Hockey-5 Super Hockey League.

National Champions Trophy.

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Residential based Hockey Academies.

National Excellence Academy as high performance Centre.

Youth development relating to high performance (Youth availablefrom club/school hockey).

Technical Official’s education and coaching educationprogrammes.

Education and accreditation system.

DELIVERY OBJECTIVES 2018/ 2019:

Appointment of high performance Director.

Developing high performance structure and establish the coachingeducation pathway system in line with AHF and FIH guidelines.

Junior team to be given international exposure — at least 10-15matches before Junior World Cup.

National team development squad, international matches’exposure 15-20 international matches.

Asian Champions Trophy October 2018.

2nd Hockey-5 Super League.

2nd 9-a-side Super League.

5 Level-1 Coaching Courses, Coaches 30.



5 Technical Officials Clinics.

5 Umpiring Clinics.

Physical fitness and nutritionist clinics.

Video-analyst, IT related clinics.

FIH Coaching Course for National Coaches.

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)

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16. *Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb:


(a) the date on which construction work of the State Life Towerin Islamabad was started; and

(b) whether construction work of said Tower has not beencompleted so far; if so, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Commerce and Textile (Mr. Muhammad PervaizMalik): (a) Construction of State life Tower — Islamabad is being carried outin 02 phases.

Phase — I consist of 03 basement + Grounds + 04 floors ( StructuralWorks only)

Work awarded in June - 2010 Work completed in June - 2008

Phase — II consisted from 5th to 18 floors (civil, electrical &plumbing), heating, ventilation and Air conditioning and lift works.

Civil Electrical and plumbing works

Work awarded in June — 2010

HVAC works

Work awarded in May — 2016

Lift works

Work awarded in Feb - 2013

Scheduled date of completionof entire project : 31st December, 2018

(b) Reasons of delay (Annexure - “A”)

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Annexure-A

i. Plot demarcation issues;

The plot allotted by CDA to SLIC has undergrounded culvertfound underneath the plot. After taking up the matter with CDA,the plot was re-demarcated.

ii. De-watering during excavation and raft foundation:

The building consists of 03 basements. During excavation, therewas huge quantity of seepage water/streams which were requiresto be disposed-off through laying out of draining system and thesystem for the same was redesigned and executed.

iii. Earth Quake in October 2005. Work suspended & re-designed as per revised CDA by- laws:

Due to severe earthquake in October 2005 in Islamabad, thestructural stability further strengthened/modified and redesignedwas made by the designed consultant M/s.

Suhail & Pasha as per CDA’srevised By — laws.HVAC design change.

iv. Due to moratorium of gas supply from SNGPL:

The system was re-designed from the gas to electric whichincrease the electric load 03 times, resulting into additional timeand cost.

v. Scraping HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & air-conditioning)tender on 19-11-2013 and retender on 12-02-2015:

Due to non-availability of board of Directors PPRA Rule issue.

vi. Revision of fire-fighting rules by CDA in 2010:

Capital Development Authority (CDA) revised the fire-fighting& safety rules in 2010 Accordingly, system was redesigned from

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conventional system to sprinkler fire-fighting, which resulted intocost variation of Rs. 36.65 million.

vii. Elevators/Lift supplied by the contractor didn’t meet thetender specification:

the lifts supplied by the contractors m/s ziafco were found gearedinstead of gearless machines as per tender specifications . SLICdid not accept the said supply, board real estate committee hasrecommended to deduct Rs.2.3 million from bid amount ofcontractor after accepting the geared lifts instead of gearless.

viii. Matters could not be finalized due to non-availability ofBoD from April 2013 until November 2014 (22 Months)

Due to non-availability of BoD, the matter Requiring approval ofBoD, could not be finalized

Chairman (senate), Secretary (Ministry of Commerce), Chairman(SLIC) and Director along with their engineering Teams are payingregular visits to site for early completion of project. Afterresolution of most of bottlenecks, the construction pace hasincreased during last 3-4 months and its going on smoothly tocompletion. The scheduled date of completion of entire projectis 31st December, 2018.

17. *Ms. Khalida Mansoor:

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to statethe steps taken by the present Government to enhance traderelations with France?

Minister for Commerce and Textile (Mr. Muhammad PervaizMalik): France is one of Pakistan’s most important trading partners in theEuropean Union. Steps being taken by the present Government to enhance traderelations with France are as follows:

High level political engagements:

Minister for Commerce & Textile and Attorney General of Pakistanvisited Belgium, Germany & France from 16-20th October 2017 to

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interact with political and trade leadership in wake of upcoming reviewof GSP+ status for Pakistan.

Pakistani’s participation in Trade in Services Agreement(TISA) and WTO Mini Ministerial Conference at OECD.

The then Commerce Minister visited Paris from 31st May to 2 June2016 to attend above meetings and discussed issues of mutual interestincluding promotion of Pakistan’s trade and economic activity, GSPPlus Review, and export diversification to maximize the advantagesoffered by GSP Plus in his meeting with Ms. Arancha Gonzales,Executive Director of International Trade centre (ITC).

Trade Exhibitions:

France in general and Paris in particular is one of Europe’s tradinghubs. Each year many exhibitions are organized in Paris, some eventson a bi-annual basis, some on an annual and others held once in twoyears. Not only do the local buyers but also buyers from acrossEurope participate in these exhibitions.

Pakistan has participated in the following trade fairs to enhance tradewith France:

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Encouraging Joint Ventures:

Pakistan’s mission in France is working with the French Oil & Gasexploration group Axens for the possibility of a joint venture withPPL to explore Oil & Gas in Pakistan.

Expo Pakistan:

The participation of French businessmen in EXPO Pakistan, whichwas held in November, 2017, was very encouraging.

18. *Ms. Shakila Luqman:

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state the year-wise total number of prisoners released by the Government ofPakistan having nationality of India and Bangladesh separatelysince June, 2013?

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): India:

According to the data shared by Ministry of Interior with the Ministryof Foreign Affairs, on various occasions, a total of 2071 (2044 fishermen and27 Civilian) prisoners were released by Government of Pakistan from June2013 to date. Year wise data of the released prisoners is given below:

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Statement Showing Release of Indian Civilian/Fishermen Prisoners(For the year-wise statement)

——————————————————————————————Sr. No. Year Indian Prisoners Total

Civilian Fishermen——————————————————————————————

1. June, 2013 09 372 372

2. 2014 06 185 191

3. 2015 04 449 453

4. 2016 01 392 393

5. 2017 07 509 516

6. 2018 NIL 146 146——————————————————————————————

Total 27 2044 2071——————————————————————————————

The statistics relating to Bangladeshi prisoners are maintained byMinistry of Interior which has been requested to share the same with the ForeignOffice (Copy enclosed).

Annexure

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19. *Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak:


(a) whether it is a fact that some Pakistan export products remainthe same for the last five years till date; if so, the namesthereof; and

(b) whether it is also a fact that Pakistan is losing its share inthe export market; if so, the reasons thereof?

Minister for Commerce and Textile (Mr. Muhammad PervaizMalik): (a) Yes, it is a fact that the major Pakistani products have remainedsame for the last five years, however, the share of non-traditional items hasincreased over the last three years in the total exports of the country. The listof names and exports, in value terms, of the products is attached at Annex-I.

(b) Pakistan’s export performance has shown a positive growth inthe current financial year 2017-18. However, the overall share in the worldexports has remained same during the year. The reasons for stagnant share inthe world’s exports are as under:

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i. High cost of Production: Pakistan’s exports have becomeuncompetitive overtime due to high cost of production. The costof raw materials, energy and labour has lowered Pakistan’s shareas compared to the regional competing countries.

ii. Ease of Doing Business: Due to extensive and time consumingprocedural requirements, Pakistan is ranked 147th out 190countries of the world in Doing Business Indicator.

iii. Low Competitiveness: Pakistani products are uncompetitive dueto inefficiencies in the supply chain. Pakistan is ranked 115 out of138 in the Global Competitiveness Index 2017-2018.

iv. Supply-side Constraints: The out-dated technology, poorinfrastructure, and lack of research and development havelowered the productivity of export oriented sectors over the years.

v. Narrow Export Basket: Pakistan export basket has remainedlimited to three major products (Textile products, Rice andLeather goods). The share of these product groups account formore than 70 percent of total exports.

vi. Lack of Market Diversification: Similarly, export destinationsare concentrated to six markets which account for more than60% of national exports. The major countries of our exports areUSA, China, UAE, Afghanistan, and Europe.

vii. Lack of Value Addition: Pakistan’s exports are dominated byprimary and intermediate goods rather than value-added finishedproducts, for instance, 74% of food items and 40% exports oftextiles are primary commodities.

(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)

20. *Mrs. Shahida Rehmani:

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human ResourceDevelopment be pleased to state the total number of speciallabour-incentive employment programmes initiated by theGovernment since June, 2013?

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Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human ResourceDevelopment (Pir Syed Sadaruddin Shah Rashidi): After the18th Constitutional Amendment the subject of labour, including child labour, isthe exclusive domain of provinces. Jurisdiction on labour to the extent ofIslamabad Capital Territory lies with ICT Labour Department, ChiefCommissioner’s Office. Provinces are now responsible for legislation andimplementation of labour laws.

The Provincial Labour Departments and ICT Administration have beenrequested to inform total number of special labour-incentive employmentprogrammes initiated by them since, June, 2013.

The Labour Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has informed that beinga law enforcing entity and a regulator, enforces various labour laws to safeguardworkers from exploitation, and welfare/incentive initiatives fall outside itsdomain. The Ministry has found their reply unsatisfactory and they have beenrequested to furnish the requisite information.

The information from other provinces and ICT is still awaited despiteseveral reminders (telephonically too).

21. *Mr. Muhammad Jamal Ud Din:

Will the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination be pleased tostate whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to establish Cricket Academy in South WaziristanAgency under the Public Sector Development Programme 2018-19?

Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (Mr. Riaz Hussain

Pirzada): Pakistan Cricket Board has already developed High PerformanceCenters (Academies) at Karachi and Multan. This is in addition to an academyin Lahore. Recently, PCB has signed an MoU with Khyber PakhtunkhwaGovernment for a state-of-the-art cricket academy in Peshawar.

At the moment there are no plans under consideration with PCB toestablish a cricket academy in South Waziristan Agency.

22. *Sheikh Salahuddin:

Will the Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan bepleased to state the names of development projects launched in

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Azad Jammu and Kashmir by the Ministry during the last fouryears alongwith the value thereof separately?

Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan (Mr. MuhammadBarjees Tahir):

List of the Projects alonovith names and value in AZAD JAMMU &KASHMIR is as under:-

——————————————————————————————S.No. Name of the Projects Total Cost

(Million)——————————————————————————————

1. 48 MW Jagran Hydro Power 7056.000Project AJK.

2. Athmuqam — Keran Bypass Road. 765.653

3. Construction of Rathoua Haryam 6480.189Bridge across Reservoir Channelon Mirpur Islamgarh Road.

4. MBBS Medical College Mirpur. 2760.159

5. Mir Waiz Muhammad Farooq 2702.410Shaheed Medical College,Muzaffarabad

6. Nauseri — Leswa Bypass Road. 878.650

7. Water Supply and Sewerage 6989.970Scheme Mirpur City and Hamlets.

8. Legislative Assembly, AJ&K 2846.859

9. Water Supply Scheme Chackswari 200.000Phase-II, District Mirpur AJ&K

10. Multi-Sector Rehabilitation & 3735.345Improvement Project in AJ&K (MSRIP)

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23. *Ms. Nighat Parveen Mir:

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human ResourceDevelopment be pleased to state the total amount available inthe Workers Welfare Fund at present?

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Develop-ment (Pir Syed Sadaruddin Shah Rashidi): Following is the detail oftotal amount available in WWF Trust Fund Account being maintained byAGPR as on 30-11-2017 (Reconciliated figure with AGPR)——————————————————————————————

(A) Balance of WWF Trust Fund Account 115 001 734 573with AGPR.

(B) Contribution yet to be transferred to 48 447 271 401WWF Trust Fund Account.

(C) Total WWF Funds (A + B). 163 449 005 974——————————————————————————————24. *Ms. Khalida Mansoor:

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to statethe steps taken by the Government to enhance the trade withUnited Kingdom during the current financial year?

Minister for Commerce and Textile (Mr. Muhammad Pervaiz Malik):

1. Brexit study group:

Brexit Study Group first meeting was held on 13th July, 2017 in Ministryof Commerce. Representatives from the Federation of Pakistan Chambers ofCommerce & Industry (FPCCI), Pakistan Institute of Development Economics(PIDE), Pakistan Business Council (PBC) and officials of UK High Commissionattended the group meeting to discuss the post-Brexit scenario and continuity ofsame level of market access for Pakistan in the UK Market post 2019.

2. High level political and trade engagements:

Following high level political and trade engagements took place with UKduring current financial year;

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a. Visit of UK Minister of State for Trade, Mr. Greg Hands

UK’s Minister of State for Trade, Mr. Greg Hands visited Pakistanfrom 18th to 20th Sept., 2017 and held very fruitful meetings inthe Ministry of Commerce wherein matters of bilateral interestwere discussed. During the talks, overview of the bilateral tradeand steps undertaken to enhance it were discussed in detail.Furthermore, Mr. Greg Hands conveyed Govt. of UK’swillingness to continue EU’s GSP+ Scheme even after Brexit.

b. Visit of UK PM’s Trade Envoy, Mr. Rehman Chisthi

UK PM’s Trade Envoy to Pakistan, Mr. Rehman Chishti visitedPakistan from 8th to 10th Nov., 2017 and attended Expo Pakistanand held meeting with the Minister for Commerce and Textileand Secretary Commerce to discuss bilateral trade ties and waysto enhance bilateral trade.

Furthermore, another visit of the Trade Envoy to Pakistan along-with a trade delegation is scheduled to be held from 12th to 15thFeb., 2018 during which he will hold meetings in the Ministry ofCommerce and attend a business lunch to be hosted by theSecretary Commerce in honor of the Trade Envoy.

c. Visit of Mayor of London, Mr. Sadiq Khan

Mayor of London visited Pakistan from 6th to 8th Dec, 2017and visited Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad. He visited Ministryof Commerce for a meeting with Minister for Commerce andTextile on 7th December, 2017.

During the meeting, Minister for Commerce and Textile explainedthe current exports trends, importance of UK as an export marketfor Pakistan and expressed appreciation for the decision of UKGovernment to extend same duty free access to Pakistan asgranted by the EU under its GSP Plus scheme. The UK HighCommissioner not only re-emphasized the commitment of UKbut also stated that UK is even more committed to Pakistan thanit was before Brexit.

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Both sides agreed to take steps for promoting bilateral interest,projecting success stories of investment and creating a win-winfor both sides.

Afterwards a business forum and lunch was hosted in honor ofthe Mayor by the Minister for Commerce and Textile at Marriott,Islamabad where prominent leaders of the Business communitywere invited to promote bilateral ties and strengthen commercialrelations.

Trade promotional activities undertaken by TradeDevelopment Authority of Pakistan:

Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has takenseveral steps to enhance trade with UK during the currentfinancial year. During the mango season, 500 KGs mangoeswere dispatched to UK as Promotional campaign; while adelegation of 26 members from UK was invited / hosted duringExpo Pakistan in November 2017.

A delegation of Cutlery Association is scheduled to visit UK inApril 2018.

Like every year, Pakistan pavilions have been and will be set-upin the following international exhibitions in UK

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25. *Sahibzada Muhammad Yaqub:


(a) the names of top five countries with reference to trade atpresent; and

(b) the volume of trade with the said countries at present?

Minister for Commerce and Textile (Mr. Muhammad PervaizMalik): (a) & (b) The names of the top five countries with reference to theirtrade with Pakistan and volume of their respective trade during the last twoyears are shown in the following table:

(Amount in US$ Million)

Source; Pakistan Bureau of Statistics

26. *Ms. Shakila Luqman:

Will the Minister for Commerce and Textile be pleased to statewhether it is a fact that China has given a proposal to Pakistan tosetup a Trade Centre on Pakistan China border for promotingbilateral trade; if so, the detail thereof?

Minister for Commerce and Textile (Mr. Muhammad PervaizMalik): There is no such proposal under consideration at present.

27. *Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak:

Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state whether itis a fact that India is working on a plan to change the Muslim

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majority in occupied Kashmir into Minority; if so, the steps taken/being taken by the Government to counter the same?

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): Indiahas been trying to bring demographic changes to institute Hindu domination inIndian-occupied Kashmir. In this regard the Ministry has taken the followingsteps:

2. The former Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs senta detailed letter about Indian plans of bringing demographic changes to theUN Secretary General on 27 April, 2017. The same letter was circulated asofficial document of the Security Council on 18 May, 2017.

3. The Foreign Minister issued a statement in the form of a Pressrelease inviting the attention of the UN Secretary General on Indian Plans aswell as condemning the ongoing atrocities in IOK.

28. *Ms. Suraiya Jatoi:

Will the Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan bepleased to state the progress made by the of Committee constitutedfor Constitutional reforms in Gilgit Baltistan?

Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan (Mr. MuhammadBarjees Tahir): i. The affairs of the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan are beingadministered under the Gilgit-Baltistan (Empowerment & Self-Governance)Order, 2009. The essence is to empower the people of area and providebetter governance and facilities. As per manifesto of the present regime, thethen Prime Minister of Pakistan, on 3-11-2015 constituted a committee of 09Members under the Convenership of Mr. Sartaj Aziz,Ex-Advisor to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs (Annex-I). On 3rd July,2017 the Prime Minister’s Office constituted the committee (Annex-II) asmentioned below to formulate proposals for further empowerment of the peopleof Gilgit-Baltistan within the framework of GilgitBaltistan (Empowerment &Self-Governance) Order, 2009:—

(i) Mr.Sartaj Aziz, then Advisor to ConvenorPrime Minister for Foreign Affairs

(ii) Minister for Finance Member

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(iii) Minister for Law & Justice Member

(iv) Minister for Kashmir Affairs & MemberGilgit-Baltistan

(v) Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Member

(vi) Kh.Zaheer Ahmed, SAPM Member

(vii) Secretary to Prime Minister Member

(viii) Secretary, Kashmir Affairs & Gilgit-Baltistan Member

(ix) Chief Secretary, Gilgit-Baltistan Member

(x) Co-opted Member/s Member/s

The following were the Terms of Reference of the Committee:—

a. To formulate tangible and concrete proposals on furtherempowering the people of Gilgit-Baltistan within the legal framework of the Gilgit-Baltistan (Empowerment and. Self-Governance) Order, 2009, including recommendations, if any,on amendments in the rules framed under this Order;

b. To prepare policy options for strengthening regional governancethrough delegation of administrative and financial powers to theGovernment of Gilgit-Baltistan; and,

c. To formulate recommendations for a more rational distribution ofsubjects and functions between the Gilgit-Baltistan Council andLegislative Assembly.

The above committee has firmed up its recommendations and submittedthe same to the Prime Minister’s Office on 28-09- 2017. The status of theapproval by the esteemed Prime Minister’s Office, is yet not known.


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29. *Ms. Parveen Masood Bhatti:

Will the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human ResourceDevelopment be pleased to state the total number of Pakistanisstationed in Turkey for employment at present?

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human ResourceDevelopment (Pir Syed Sadaruddin Shah Rashidi): Around 550 Pakistanisaare currently residing / working in Turkey.

ISLAMABAD: TAHIR HUSSAIN,The 11th February, 2018 Secretary.

PCPPI— 281(18) NA—11-2-2018—650.

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(52nd Session)

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

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“UNSTARRED QUESTIONS AND THEIR REPLIES”

For Monday, the 12th February, 2018

1. Mr. Siraj Muhammad Khan:


(a) whether it is a fact that the conditions for authorization of importof duty free car for special/disabled persons only allow importof a brand new car;

(b) whether price of said cars are high at present;

(c) if the answers to part (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative,whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to review said conditions and to give allowancefor import of used/old model cars?

Minister for Commerce and Textile (Mr. Muhammad PervaizMalik): (a) Yes, Disabled persons are allowed to import car of engine capacityup to 1350 cc in new condition.

(b) Ministry of Commerce and Textile vide its notification No.6(1)/2009-Imp-III dated 1st September, 2010 has allowed for import of a car without paymentof Custom Duty once in five years. This scheme has left the choice of car upto1350 cc on the applicant’s discretion from anywhere in the world as per his/heraffordability. Ministry of Commerce and Textile does not maintain track record ofprice fluctuations of such cars.

(c) Ministry of Commerce and Textile is in the process of formulatingSTPF 2018-23. Disabled Persons Scheme (DPS) will be accordingly reviewed.Moreover, the proposal of Import of used / old cars under DPS is not underconsideration.

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2. Mr. Siraj Muhammad Khan:


(a) the prescribed criteria for posting/appointment of an HonoraryAmbassador and a Consul General of Pakistan abroad; and

(b) the country and city-wise details of Honorary Ambassadors andConsul Generals at present alongwith the specific task assignedto them?

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Khawaja Muhammad Asif): ( a)Individuals considered for appointment as honorary Consuls:

1. Are residents of the host country.

2. Enjoy excellent relations in their country of appointment which theycan use for the promotion of commercial and economic relations ofthe Appointing country.

3. Have both the means and capacity to assist nationals and corporatebodies of the Appointing countries in carrying out its business dealings,as a result playing an active role in furthering commercial links withthe host country.

4. Provide assistance to delegations from Pakistan in making contactswith local officials and members of the community.

5. Who can actively promote cultural relations and people-to-peoplecontact between the two countries.

(b) The list of country-wise details is attached at Annex-A for perusal.

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3. Ms. Naseema Hafeez Panezai:


(a) whether it is a fact that Mr. Muhammad Aqeel Abbasi, AssistantManager holding CS No. 308361 has been retired from the StateLife Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLICP), RawalpindiZone on 24-5-2016;

(b) whether no pension amount has been given to him so far; if so,the reasons thereof;

(c) the time by which pension amount will be paid to him alongwith the details thereof;

(d) whether junior and less qualified officers were promoted beforethe retirement of said Assistant Manager; if so, the detailsalongwith the justification thereof; and

(e) whether there is any proposal under consideration of theGovernment to appoint his highly qualified daughter in saidCorporation; if so, when it will be implemented; if not, thereasons thereof?

Minister for Commerce and Textile (Mr. Muhammad Parvaiz Malik):(a) It is a fact that Mr. Aqeel Abbasi, Assistant Manager, Rawalpindi Zone, holdingCS No. 308361 was retired from SLIC on 24-05-2016 from SLIC on attainingthe age of superannuation.

(b) & (c) The pensionary benefits in terms of gratuity in lieu of pensionwere released to him on 14-07-2016. As per Regulation No. 16(3)(i) of StateLife Employees (Pension) Regulation 1986 as amended in 1988, in case a regularemployee had served the corporation for less than 10 years, then gratuity isadmissible to him. Since, Mr.AqeelAbbasi had served the Corporation for morethan 05 years but less than 10years; therefore, the lawful settlement in line withother regular employees with same situation was accordingly released to him.

(d) It is clarified that the promotion of the employees of the Corporationis being carried out in terms of criterion as approved by the Board of Directors.The promotion exercise carried out in the year 2014 was done on merit and nodiscrimination was made against the said employees.

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(e) The case of his daughter’s appointment will be consideredsympathetically and on merit as and when the recruitment process is initiated bySLIC.

4. Ms. Naseema Hafeez Panezai:


(a) the names, designations, experience and qualifications ofemployees who were working in the State Life InsuranceCorporation of Pakistan (SLICP) as on 31-12-2017;

(b) the employees of the SLICP who have been retired during the lastfive years alongwith the names and designations thereof; and

(c) the date-wise promotion of employees of the SLICP were madeduring the last five years alongwith the designations thereofseparately?

Minister for Commerce and Textile (Mr. Muhammad Pervaiz

Malik): The point-wise reply to the question are enclosed in the same sequenceat Annexure “A, B & C”.


5. Mr. Muhammad Jamal Ud Din:

Will the Minister for States and Frontier Regions be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the post of Research Officer (Planning)is lying vacant for the last three years in the Ministry;

(b) if the answer to part (a) above is in the affirmative, thejustification thereof; and

(c) the time by which the said post will be filled?

Minister for States and Frontier Regions (Lt. Gen. (Retd) AbdulQadir Baloch): (a) Yes, it is fact that the post of Research Officer (Planning) islying vacant for the last three years in the Ministry;

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(b) The post of Research Officer is usually filled through an officer ofEconomists Group posted by Ministry of Planning, Development & Reforms ondeputation. Consequent upon transfer of Mr. Adnan Ali, R.O (last Officer postedas Research Officer), the Ministry of Planning, Development & Reforms has notprovided his replacement despite repeated requests (Annex-I). Even after stressingdemand for posting of Research Officer, the Ministry of Planning, Development &Reforms vide their O.M dated 10th January, 2017 (Annex-II) has clearly informedthat “due to shortage of officers of the Economists Group, this Ministry isnot in a position to post any officer in the Ministry of SAFRON”.

(c) Efforts are being made to fill the post as early as possible, however,the matter is under the purview of Ministry of Planning, Development & Reforms,therefore, exact date cannot be indicated defined.

(Annexures have been place in the National Assembly Library)

ISLAMABAD: TAHIR HUSSAIN,The 11th February, 2018. Secretary.

PCPPI—281(18) NA—11-02-2018—650.

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