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1-2-2015 (15) NA (S)
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(18th 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 2nd February, 2015
90.
Admissibility is being reconsidered.
101. *Mr. Abdul Waseem :
(Deferred during 17th Session)
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics
and Privatization be pleased to state:
(a) the steps being taken by the Government to control the illegal
smuggling of petrol in the country; and
(b)
the number of persons arrested in this regard alongwith details
thereof?
Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and
Privatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a) To control the illegal smuggling
of POL products including petrol, number of steps have been taken by the Customs
in close collaboration with other law enforcement agencies. The main reasons of
the phenomena of smuggling of POL particularly at Pak-Iran border is the cheaper
availability of smuggled oil, porous Pak-Iran border and use of infrequent routes
by smugglers in vast terrain of Baluchistan.
Despite the fact of precarious law and order situation in the area, following
steps have been taken by the Government to control such smuggling:
i.
Frontiers Corps (KPK) has been entrusted to carry out anti-smuggling
within 20 K.M of the international borders vide SRO 1090(I)/2010
dated 01-12-2010.
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ii.
Anti smuggling powers have also been entrusted to Pakistan Coast
Guards vide SRO No. 42(I)/2014 and Pakistan Maritime Security
Agency vide SRO No. 43(I)/2014 dated 20-01-2014 to check the
smuggling on high sea.
iii.
FBR has chalked out a comprehensive anti-smuggling strategy to
effectively curb the menace of smuggling. In this regard available
resources have been pooled for optimal use under the supervision of
Directorate General of Intelligence & Investigation FBR.
iv.
Joint efforts are undertaken between Customs and other Law
Enforcement Agencies to control the menace of smuggling.
v.
As a result of heightened enforcement efforts POL of Quantity
7,057,017 liters, valuing Rs. 638.51 million approximately has
been seized in last three years. In addition, about 150 illegal petrol
pumps have been demolished in southern areas of Sindh and
Baluchistan.
(b) On account of smuggling of POL products, 12 persons have been
arrested during last three years. The details of arrested persons and cases thereof
are attached as (Annex A).
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116. *Ms. Shaista Pervaiz :
(Deferred during 17th Session)
Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased
to state:
(a)
whether it is a fact that the Government conducts periodic
reviews of the schemes/programmes initiated under the PSDP to
ensure their scheduled executions; if so, the details alongwith
benchmarks thereof;
(b) whether Planning Commussion has taken into account the
socio-economic backwardness of less-developed areas of the
country prior to initiating the social sector projects under the
PSDP; if so, the details thereof;
(c)
whether there is any proposal under consideration of the
Government to initiate any special schemes/programmes for
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development of such backward areas in the country; if so, the
details thereof;
(d)
the details of the achievements made regarding the schemes/
programmes initiated under the PSDP during the last five years
relating to the basic needs like water, electricity, health and
education; and
(e)
the targets fixed for basic infrastructure during the next four
years alongwith the steps being taken in this regard?
Minister for Planning, Development and Reform (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal):
(a) The primary responsibility for periodic monitoring and review of PSDP budgeted
schemes rests with the relevant line Ministry / Division. However, M/o Planning,
Development & Reform under directions by the National Economic Council,
conducts quarterly reviews with the line Ministries / Divisions to assess financial
and physical progress of the budgeted projects. The issues / bottlenecks are
identified and remedial measures are suggested to the line Ministries / Divisions
for smooth and timely execution of development projects including diversion of
funds from slow moving to fast moving projects. First Quarter Review of PSDP
2014-15 was held in November, 2014 and Mid Year Review of PSDP 2014-15
is being held in last week of January, 2015. Planning Commission also undertakes
monitoring of the mega projects and disseminates the monitoring reports among
the stakeholders suggesting measures for smooth implementation of projects.
(b) While fixing the development priorities in consultation with Provincial
Governments as per guidance of the National Economic Council, the socio
economic conditions of the less developed areas are taken into account prior to
initiating mega social sector projects. The need / demand for the projects is
determined by analysis of various socio economic indicators prevailing in the country.
It is also added that since the subject of core social sector related activities have
been devolved to the Provinces after 18th Amendment in the Constitution. However,
Federal Government extends its assistance both technical and financial in shape of
development projects wherever required. Currently, vertical programs of health
and population despite being devolved to the Provinces, are being financed by the
federal government to improve health and social indicators.
(c) Accelerated development of backward areas in the country is priority
of the Government. Various initiatives and special development packages are being
undertaken through the Federal PSDP in consultation with Provincial Governments
for uplift of backward areas. As indicated above, that core social sector subjects
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have been devolved to the Provinces for financing under the enhanced resources
being transferred to the Provinces through 7th NFC Award. However, Federal
Government has budgeted a Pak MDGs and Community Development Program
to launch during current fiscal year with an allocation of Rs. 12.5 billion. The
implementation of the program will take place across the country including
backward areas in consultation with and demand of the community. Community
would be required to forward its demand through DCO of the area.
(d) The summarized position of sector achievements during the last five
years is indicated as under:
Rs. Billion
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Sector
No. of
Cost
Expenditure
projects
upto 30-06-2014
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Water (dams, irrigation,
49
177
14
water supply etc.)
Electricity
(generation, distribution)
29
1659
62
Health
24
41
3
Education / Higher
111
101
10
Education
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Total:
213
1978
89
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As indicated in table above, a total 213 projects costing Rs. 1978 billion
were initiated during the last five years. Against approved cost, Rs. 89 billion have
been spent upto June, 2014.
Though, the subject of health and education stands devolved to the
provinces after 18th Amendment, however, federal Government continued financing
of the vertical programmes of health, population and programmes of higher
education and trainings through federal PSDP as per decision of CCI dated
28-04-2011.
(e) 11th Five Year Plan is under formulation. Projections for various
sectors during next four years (2014-15 to 2017-18) of federal development
program (PSDP) are as under:
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Rs. In billion
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Sector
Financial Targets / Projections
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
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Infrastructure
333
461
581
709
Social
57
47
58
65
development
Governance
5
8
9
10
Science &
6
12
13
15
Information Tech
Balanced
86
82
83
84
regional
development
Production
3
5
6
7
Others Miscll.
35
15
10
10
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Total:
525
630
760
900
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Steps being taken:
117.
i.
New high impact / early harvest projects have been initiated under
China Pak Economic Corridor.
ii.
Efforts would be made to provide the required finances to the
development projects for timely completion of projects to achieve
objectives set under 11th Five Year Plan / Vision 2025.
iii.
The mechanism for monitoring and review of development projects
would further be strengthened on time for cornpletion of envisaged
projects.
iv.
Ministries/Divisions have been requested to establish monitoring units
to ensure timely execution of projects to avoid cost/time over run.
*Mr. Ramesh Lal :
(Deferred during 17th Session)
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics
and Privatization be pleased to state whether there is a shortage of
employees belonging to Sindh (Rural and Urban) in the Ministry and
its attached departments, autonomous bodies and semi autonomous
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bodies; if so, the reasons thereof alongwith the steps being taken or
proposed to be taken to meet the said deficiency?
Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and
Privatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar):
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120.
*Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb :
(Deferred during 17th Session)
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics
and Privatization be pleased to state:
(a)
the criteria prescribed by the Ministry to check the performance
of Competition Commission of Pakistan(CCP) during a year;
and
(b)
the detail of the report received by the Ministry during the last
two years?
Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and
Privatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a) Under Section 12(3) of
the Competition Act 2010. Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is
independent both administratively and functionally and as such no specific
criteria is laid down for the purpose. However, the performance of the
Commission is checked on the basis of:
(i) Its annual activities report under section 21 and 22 of the Competition
Act, 2010 (Annex-I).
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(ii) Year Book in term of Rule 25(2) of the Rules of Business, 1973
(Annex-II).
(b) The Annual Reports for last two years were not received in the
Ministry because it could not be published by the Competition Commission of
Pakistan (CCP). The reasons for not sending the reports are that there was a
confusion as to which institution would conduct the audit of the Commission, the
Chartered Accountant Firm as was previously done or the Office of the Auditor
General of Pakistan as the provisions of Article 170 (2) and Section 21 (2) of the
Competition Act, 2010 are not synchronized with each other. So its interpretation
took time and resulted in delay of finalization of the Annual Reports. After
18th amendment in the Constitution, position stood clarified and now the Directorate
General Audit (Federal Government) has asked for submission of financial
statements for the year 2011-12 to 2013-14 for certification as per requirement
of section 21 of Competition Act, 2010.
The certified accounts are now expected to be received shortly from the
Directorate General (Govt. Audit) and CCP. Thereafter, the Annual Reports along
with certified accounts will be published in the Gazette of Pakistan and laid before
the Auaust Houses.
(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)
1.
*Mrs. Shahida Rehmani :
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics
and Privatization be pleased to state the total amount of revenue to
be received from International NGOs as taxation during current
financial year?
Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and
Privatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): No Income Tax collection is
expected from the INGOs who have signed an MOU with EAD and are fulfilling
the requirements as laid down in Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 as they are entitled
to 100% tax credit u/s 100C of the Income tax Ordinance, 2001.
2.
*Mrs. Shahida Rehmani :
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics
and Privatization be pleased to state:
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(a) whether it is a fact that the circular debt has surged again;
(b) if so, the current amount alongwith mode of payment thereof;
and
(c)
the future strategy devised to curb the said debt?
Transferred to Water and Power Division for answer on Next Rota Day.
3.
*Ms. Belum Hasnain :
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics
and Privatization be pleased to state:
(a)
whether it is a fact that E-filing System under Integrated Risk
Information System (IRIS) has been creating problems for the
tax filers; if so, the details thereof; and
(b) the steps taken by the Government so far to improve the said
system?
Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and
Privatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a) The system did not create any
problems for the taxpayers. However, some taxpayers and practitioners were
reluctant to accept change since:
(i)
It was a new system and there is a general resistance to any change
among the people;
(ii)
It requires accurate data and taxpayer could not get away with filing
inaccurate/estimated particulars as Iris, unlike the previous systems,
does not allow filing of return on incorrect data;
(iii) It is based on a strict application of law and taxpayers cannot calculate
their liability according to their own interpretation of laws.
(b) No shortcomings have yet been pointed out in the system from the
stakeholders, so there was no need to improve the system on the basis of taxpayers’
lack of understanding of the system, law and rules. In order to facilitate the taxpayers,
FBR took the following steps:—
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(i)
Conducted countrywide seminars/workshops for tax officers,
members of tax bar associations and chambers of commerce in which
the participants were apprised of and given training on the new system;
(ii)
Printable as well as Audio/Video help was provided on the system;
(iii) Officers of the Information Technology Wing including Member
(Information Technology) were available to guide taxpayers on email
as well as phone whenever required.
As a result of the above efforts, more returns have been electronically
filed for the Tax Year 2014 than ever before in the history of FBR which itself is a
proof of the success of Iris.
4.
*Ms. Belum Hasnain :
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state:
(a)
whether it is a fact that Islamabad Safe City Project initiated
six years ago was suspended in 2010; if so, the reasons thereof;
(b)
the initial estimated cost of the project and its revised cost during
the year 2010; and
(c)
the time by which the said project will be completed?
Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):
(a) Safe City Islamabad Project was suspended pursuant to Supreme Court
judgment dated 22nd August 2012, wherein the Court decded that commercial
contract between Government of Pakistan and M/s Huawei dated 29-12-2009
was illegal and invalid and Government of Pakistan was directed to re-initiate
procurement process. The procurement process was re-initiated and the Project
has been resumed on 26th March, 2014.
(b) The initial estimated cost of the Project was $ 124.975 million and
the Project has been resumed to be implemented at the same cost.
(c) The Project is to be completed by October, 2015.
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5.
*Ms. Musarat Rafique Mahesar :
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state the steps taken by the Government to control the increasing
drug smuggling to Pakistan and other countries from Afghanistan
via Pakistan?
Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):
The steps taken by the Government to control the increasing drug smuggling to
Pakistan and other countries from Afghanistan via Pakistan is attached at
Annexure-A.
(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)
6.
*Ms. Musarat Rafique Mahesar :
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state the steps taken by the Government to control
smuggling at Afghan Border through Afghan Transit Trade Route?
7.
Transferred to Revenue Division for answer on Next Rota Day.
*Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi :
Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased
to state the number of new projects launched in the province of Sindh
during the last two years 2013 and 2014 alongwith the city-wise details
thereof?
Minister for Planning, Development and Reform (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal):
Fourteen (14) project costing Rs. 184 billion were initiated under PSDP 2013-14
and twenty seven (27) projects costing Rs. 143 billion were initiated under PSDP
2014-15. In addition, Rs. 8 billion have been earmarked in PSDP 2014-15 as
special federal development package for Sindh. Details are placed at Annex-A
and Annex-B, respectively.
(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)
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8.
*Mr. Muhammad Muzammil Qureshi :
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economics Affairs, Statistics
and Privatization be pleased to state:
(a)
whether it is a fact that data/figures of poverty have neither
been estimated nor released for many years; if so, the reasons
thereof;
(b)
whether it is also fact that due to non-availability of the said
data, resource distribution can not be ensured on equal basis;
(c)
if so, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard to
ensure equal distribution of resources to various sectors?
Transferred to Planning, Development and Reform Division for answer on
Next Rota Day.
9.
*Mr. Muhammad Ali Rashid :
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs,
Statistics and Privatization be pleased to state:
(a)
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whether it is a fact that State Bank of Pakistan had traced 300
cases of money laundering in the country including 34 big
transactions of suspected terrorists during the last five years;
and
(b) the details of the big transactions alongwith the names of
suspected terrorists involved therein?
Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and
Privatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a) Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU)
and not the State Bank of Pakistan is the relevant organization. FMU has forwarded
1060 Suspicious Transaction Reports / Financial Intelligence reports (STRs), under
the Anti Money Laundering Act, 2010 to Law enforcement Agencies (LEAs)
during the last five years. Moreover, FMU has disseminated 34 financial intelligence
reports on the suspicion that might have relevance to the offence of Terrorism.
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(b) As per AML Act, 2010 and international best practice, information
furnished by the financial institutions to FMU is kept confidential due to sensitivity
and protection of innocent persons. Being a source of intelligence, the information
on STRs is not disclosed till proven through investigation and prosecution.
Moreover, this is essential for the protection of financial institutions in the country.
10.
*Sheikh Salahuddin :
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased
to state whether there is any proposal under consideration of
the Government to ban the use of loudspeakers for various
ceremonies in order to control noise pollution in Islamabad; if
so, the details thereof?
Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):
The District Administration, Islamabad has imposed ban U/S 144 Cr. P.C. in
Islamabad on use of Loudspeaker (except Azan and Khutba of Juma) which is
validated from time to time.
Besides, the ICT Police is proactive and taking action against the violators/
persons involved in use of Loudspeakers for various ceremonies in order to control
noise pollution in Islamabad under West Pakistan Regulation and Control of
Loudspeaker and Sound Amplifier Ordinance, 1965 as well U/S 188 PC in violation
of Section 144 Cr. P.C.
Following steps have also been taken by the ICT Police:—
All SHOs have been directed to visit their areas of responsibility and
take action against the persons involved in using the Loudspeakers
at various ceremonies in violation of above said Ordinance to control
the noise pollution.
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To arrange meetings with the Religious. Scholars / Ulema and
organizers of Marriage Centers as well as Political workers and advise
them to adhere to an acceptable code of conduct and renounce such
practices of using Loudspeakers in the ceremonies held under their
patronage.
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To deploy their officials in civvies within their A.O.R. for surveillance
and if any information is received regarding violation of above said
ordinance then to take action against the violators.
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11.
*Sheikh Salahuddin :
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state whether there is any proposal under consideration of the
Government to take action against such persons who deliver sectarian
hate-speeches and lectures in the ICT?
Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):
As per Government Policy, ICT Police is proactive and taking action against
persons found involved in delivering sectarian / hate speeches and lectures in
Islamabad.
In this regard, following steps have been taken:—
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All SHOs have been directed to take action against persons involved
in delivery of sectarian / hate speeches.
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Convene meetings with Religious Scholars / Ulema and leaders of
various sects and advise them to adhere to an acceptable code of
conduct and renounce such practices including distribution of hate
material from their respective mosques.
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Supervisory officers have been directed to further advise religious
leaders not to criticize upon any Sect during Khutba’s and promote
harmony.
*Mr. Iqbal Muhammad Ali Khan :
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state:
(a) the number of officers in BPS-19 and above working in National
Database Registration Authority;
(b)
whether it is a fact that there is a shortfall of officers hailing
from Sindh; if so, the reasons therefor; and
(c)
the steps being taken or proposed to be taken by the Government
to meet the said deficiency?
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Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):
(a) At present, 92 employees of BS-19 and above are working in National
Database and Registration Authority. Detail as under:—
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Grades
Number of
Domicile Province
Employees
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AJK
=
1
Balochistan
=
1
BS-20 &
24
Capital Territory
=
1
Equivalent
KPK
=
5
Punjab
=
15
Sindh-Urban
=
1
Capital Territory
=
9
Punjab
=
45
BS-19 &
68
Gilgit Baltistan
=
1
Equivalent
KPK
=
5
Sindh- Rural
=
2
Sindh – Urban=
=
6
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Total:
92
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(b) Against 19 % sanctioned Quota for Sindh Province, NADRA has
attained 17% for officers and efforts are in hand to fill the deficiency.
(c) Efforts are being made to maintain provincial quota in the respective
grades as and when vacancy occurs.
13.
*Mr. Iqbal Muhammad Ali Khan :
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state:
(a)
whether it is a fact that National Database and Registration
Authority (NADRA) does not own a building for establishment
of Headquarters thereof; and
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(b)
whether it is also a fact that NADRA has purchased many large
vehicles like VIGO; if so, the reasons thereof alongwith the names
of the officers who are entitled to use those vehicles?
Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):
(a) National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) HQ was established
in State Bank of Pakistan building in 2000 with approval of Competent Authority
(b) NADRA purchased vehicles for official use and pick and drop
purposes as well. To eliminate the possibility of misuse of official vehicles,
comprehensive policy / Instructions have been issued. A car Monetization policy
was imposed in NADRA w.e f. 1st June 2012. Under this policy no NADRA
officer will be entitled and use project vehicles or the departmental operational /
general duty vehicles for personal affairs.
14.
*Mr. Mehboob Alam :
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state whether it is a fact that after reduction of oil prices, the fares of
transport have also not been reduced, so far; if so, the steps being
taken by the Government in this regard?
Reply not received.
15.
*Mr. Mehboob Alam :
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics
and Privatization be pleased to state:
(a)
the names of Government owned institutions to be privatized
alongwith the details thereof; and
(b) whether it is a fact that dues of PTCL are still outstanding,
despite privatization thereof; if so, the reasons thereof?
Reply not received.
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16.
*Ms. Shakila Luqman :
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics
and Privatization be pleased to state the steps taken against different
cartels, companies and associations by the Competition Commission
of Pakistan since June, 2013 till date alongwith the achievements
made therefrom?
Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and
Privatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar):Competition Commission of
Pakistan (CCP) have taken various steps against cartelization and collusive practices
since June 2013 and till date have made the following achievements therefrom:
Steps taken against cartels:
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CCP has completed one inquiry into allegations of collusion and
cartelization against Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Authorized
Dealers Association (PAMADA).
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The Commission is now adjudicating the matter and the next hearing
is scheduled for February 03, 2015.
Steps taken against companies:
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For violation of Section 4 (Prohibited Agreements), 43 companies
have been issued show cause notices for collusion in the automotive
sale and after sales markets.
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For violation of Section 10 (Deceptive Marketing), 32 companies in
10 different matters have been issued show cause notices.
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Following orders were issued & complied with by the companies:—
i.
For violation of Section 3 (Abuse of Dominance),
1 company was ordered to change anti-competitive conditions
in its provisional booking order process. The company has
complied with the order.
ii.
For violation of section 10 (Deceptive Marketing),
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2 companies were ordered to stop deceptive marketing
practices and both have complied.
17.
*Ms. Shakila Luqman :
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics
and Privatization be pleased to state the year and company-wise total
amount of tax collected from the mobile phone companies in the country
during the last two years till date alongwith the details thereof?
Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and
Privatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): Total taxes paid by the mobile
phone companies since 2012-13 is Rs. 31,801 (billion). Year and company-wise
total federal taxes collected from the mobile phone companies in the country during
the last two years till date is enclosed as Annex-A along with details of these taxes.
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18.
*Sahibzada Muhammad Yaqub :
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state the steps being taken by the Government to control narcotics
in the country?
Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):
The requisite information is attached as Annexure-A.
Annexure-A.
The steps taken by Government for effective narcotics control are listed
below:
a.
28 Police stations of ANF are working in the country to control/
stop the smuggling/ spread of narcotics (Number of Police Stations
have been increased from 25 to 28 by activating 3 additional Police
Stations during 2014) .
b
Deployment of ANF personnel at all international airports, seaports
and dry ports to counter narcotics trafficking through passengers
and goods.
c.
Launching of campaigns / crackdowns against drug peddlers through
provincial Police under IATF forum.
d.
Destruction of Poppy crops in coordination with Provincial Govt.
and FATAAdministration.
e.
Establishment of Canine Units (sniffer dogs) at each Regional
Directorate (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, North Punjab, Sindh and
Balochistan).
f.
Capacity building of ANF officials and other Law Enforcement
Agencies (LEAs) through training and provision of equipment for
counter narcotics activities.
g. Intelligence network of ANF has been expanded inside main cities
to locate and hunt drug smugglers/peddlers.
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h.
Areas around educational institutions are being monitored on regular
basis to stop/counter sale of drugs to students by peddlers/suppliers.
i.
Enrollment of 590 x individuals Enforcers in the Force is in process.
j.
Checking of international arrivals at all airports and checking of
domestic flights at Quetta and Peshawar airports.
k.
Extension of NADRA Verification System to HQ RDs for speedy
investigations.
l. Conduct of precursors training for all users for effective precursor
control/ checking.
m.
Induction of intelligence software (i2) for assistance in investigation
backtracking.
n.
Random/surprise checking by ANF Special Squads at all Railway
Stations.
o.
Scope of Port Control Unit (PCU) at Karachi has been expanded.
Checking of imports at seaports has also commenced despite paucity
of resources.
p.
Use of CCTV cameras for effective profiling of passengers at all
airports.
q.
Frequent engagement with courier and parcel companies and
extension of NADRA Biometric Verification System at those facilities.
r. To monitor the trafficking and use of synthetic drugs, Regional
Directorates of ANF have been directed to take stringent measures.
With regard to diversion of precursors for manufacturing of narcotics
drugs, an elaborate SOP has been formulated and being implemented
in letter and spirit.
s.
Pre-Export Notification (PEN) online system is in practice to have
check on misuse/ diversion of precursors.
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19.
*Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho:
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics
and Privatization be pleased to state:
(a) the total amount of foreign aid being received for Internally
Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Transient Displaced Persons
(TDPs) by the Government; and
(b) the total amount of the said aid to be utilized by the Government
to ensure their rehabilitation?
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Reply not received.
*Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho :
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state:
(a) the total number of Pakistanis repatriated due to fake travel
documents; and
(b) the total number of persons arrested due to their involvement
in human trafficking during the last two years?
Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):
(a)
Total number of Pakistanis repatriated due o fake travel documents during
the last two years are as under:—
2013 57
2014 131
Total 188
(b) Total number of persons arrested due to their involvement in Human
Trafficking during the last two years are as under:2013 1100
2014 785
Total 1885
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21.
*Shazia Marri :
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state:
(a)
whether any mechanism has been evolved to compensate the
people for damage caused by fire and natural calamities in the
Islamabad Capital Territory; if so, the details thereof; and
(b)
the total amount paid as compensation to the effectees during
the last two years?
Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):
(a) As per National Policy, whenever any natural calamities happen, the government
announces relief and compensation package for the affectees of such calamity. In
that case the ICT Administration disburses the compensation amount.
(b) During the last two years no such disbursement has been made by
the ICT Administration regarding natural calamities.
22.
*Mr. Sufyan Yousuf :
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics
and Privatization be pleased to state the present status of all economic
indicators reduced during the financial year 2013-14?
Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and
Privatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): All key economic indicators showed
positive growth for the economy during FY14 as compared to FY13. The inflation
rate has also been declined to 6.1% during July-December of current financial
year. Present status of these indicators is given below:—
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23.
*Mr. Sufyan Yousuf :
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics
and Privatization be pleased to state:
(a)
the rate of growth in the deposits of domestic scheduled banks
during the financial year 2013-14;
(b)
the rate of growth in local and foreign currency deposits in those
banks; and
(c)
the rate of growth in the receipts of State Bank of Pakistan
during the said period?
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Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and
Privatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a) The growth for overall deposits
(both local and foreign currency deposits) recorded a percentage increase of 12.9%
in FY14 as compared to FY13.
(b) Local Currency Deposits with domestic scheduled banks as on
30th June 2014 were Rs. 7,390 billion as compared to Rs. 6,559.5 billion for the
same period last year showing a growth of 12.7%. Foreign Currency Deposits
with domestic scheduled banks stood at Rs. 661.5 billion as on 30th June 2014
as compared to Rs. 574.9 billion for same period last year showing a growth of
15.1 %.
(c) The gross receipts of the State Bank of Pakistan amounted to
Rs. 362.63 billion in FY 2013-14 as against Rs. 274.85 billion in FY 2012-13
resulting in an increase of 31.94%.
24.
*Ms. Khalida Mansoor :
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state whether it is a fact that the cost of construction of jail project
in Islamabad has increased from Rs.3.5 to Rs.6.00 billion; if so, the
reasons thereof?
Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):
PC-I for construction of Model Jail in ICT is under preparation and has not so far
been submitted to Planning Development & Reforms Division for consideration
by competent forum. Various consultative meetings have been held with all
stakeholders including Judiciary, ICT Administration, PD&R Division, Pak. PWD
and it is being finalized keeping in view the observations made by stakeholders as
well as Pakistan Jail Manual.
25.
*Ms. Khalida Mansoor :
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics
and Privatization be pleased to state:
(a)
whether there is any proposal under consideration of the
Government to increase the basic salaries of the Federal
Government Employees;
(b) if so, as to when alongwith the ratio of increase to be made?
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Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and
Privatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a). Such decisions are taken by
the Cabinet immediately before the Budget Session of the Parliament.
(b). As above.
26.
*Mr. Abdul Waseem :
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state:
(a) the number of National Identity Cards issued in the country
during last five years;
(b)
the number of persons arrested for making fake Identity
Cards during the said period; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to simplify the process of
issuance of National Identity Cards?
Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):
(a) 47,684,142 Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) were issued during
last five years.
(b) 61 persons have been arrested for making fake Identity Cards during
said period.
(c) NADRA has taken adequate measures to facilitate general public, in
obtaining registration documents without hassle, some of vital measures are as
under:(1) NADRA registration centers are designed in one window concept
to provide applicant all their registration documents need under one roof.
(2)
NADRA established 557 x NADRA Registration Centers (NRC)
nationwide for providing registration services.
(3)
234 Mobile Registration Vans (MRVs) in far flung / remote areas
and 40 Sami Mobile Units working in small towns to facilitate general
public close to their door step.
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(4)
14 NRCs and 4 MRVs exclusively for females/senior citizens are
working in the country.
(5)
Friday has been earmarked as Female Day at NADRA Offices
whereby only females are entertained.
(6) Free or cost CN1C (Fresh) is being issued since year 2008.
(7)
Exemption of expiry date on CN1C for Senior Citizens with life time
validity.
(8) Special/Disabled personnel are processed on priority with care and
diligence.
(9)
Free of cost Smart card for the orphans residing in the registered
orphanages w.e.f 1st August 2013.
(10) NADRA Call centers and Facilitation Centers are operational c.
to resolve the problems alongwith guidance and for rejection
handlings.
(11) issuance of CNICs to transgender.
27.
*Ms. Aisha Syed :
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state
the steps being taken by the Government to control existing
irregularities in NADRA?
Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):
Following steps have been taken to check the existence of any irregularity in
NADRA:—
a.
Measures have been taken to improve the financial management,
resulting in better profits during the preceding years.
b.
NADRA’s vigilance department has been assigned a proactive role,
which has helped in curbing the activities of the Tout mafia, who
earlier used to operate outside NADRA offices.
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c.
Strict is being followed in posting employees to NADRA offices
particularly in Pakistan missions abroad.
d.
Launching of Chip based Smart card with embedded security features
has helped in forestalling numerous attempts of forgery and
duplication.
e.
To curb the processing of issuance of CNICs to aliens, SOP/policies
have been strengthened, training of staff has been commenced and
the vigilance department has introduced surprise checks.
*Ms. Aisha Syed :
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that double Identity Cards were issued by the
NADRA;
(b) if so, the strategy prescribed for correction thereof?
Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):
(a) in early days of establishment of NADRA processing of form based CNICs
were started and verification system was not very robust at that time. As a result,
some applicants submitted multiple forms by changing partial/complete particulars
and multiple ID cards were issued.
(b) In year 2005, after the integration of Automated Finger Identification
System (AFIS) and Facial system the malpractice of processing multiple ID cards
was reduced and checks have been implemented to stop this activity, NADRA’s
present strengthened system has been able to detect multiple identity cards. In
pursuance of Federal Government clemency policy, 784,505 cards have been
identified in Duplicate category, out of which 645013 have been processed and
cleared.
29.
*Ms. Asyia Naz Tanoli :
Will the Minister In-charge of the Prime Minister’s Office be pleased
to state:
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(a)
the number of buildings of educational institutions completed
by ERRA, so far, in Mansehra, Abbottabad, Neelum and
Balakot; and
(b) whether these buildings are earthquake proof?
Minister In-Charge of the Prime Minister’s Office: (a) the detail
about number of buildings of educational - institutions completed by ERRA, so
far, in Mansehra, Abbottabad, Neelum and Balakot is as under:1. Mansehra
574
2.
3.
Balakot*
Abbottabad
175
294
4.
Neelum
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Total
1089
* Balakot is a Tehsil of district Mansehra. Therefor total number of buildings of
educational institutions completed by ERRA in Mansehra District is 749.
(b) Yes, these buildings are earthquake proof All the buildings are
designed and constructed in–conformity with Pakistan Building Code (Seismic
Provision-2007).
30.
*Mr. Muhammad Rehan Hashmi :
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state whether there is any proposal to re-open Passport Offices in
Karachi to meet the requirements of the increasing population?
Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control (Ch. Nisar Ali Khan):
At present six (06) Regional Passport Offices are functioning in Karachi which are
catering for requirements of the citizens satisfactorily. The detail is as under:
(i) Saddar Karachi
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(ii) Awarni Markaz
01
(iii) Malir
01
Total:
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MOHAMMAD RIAZ,
Secretary.
ISLAMABAD:
The 1st February, 2015.
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(18th Session)
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT
————
“UNSTARRED QUESTIONS AND THEIR REPLIES”
For Monday, the 2nd February, 2015
99.
Ms. Maiza Hameed:
(Deferred during 9th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state:
(a)
the time by which the ban will be imposed on child trafficking in
the country;
(b) the mechanisms to protect those children whose parents are in
jails at present;
(c) the total amount of budget allocated to provide free legal aid to
needy and poor children under the Juvenile Justice System
Ordinance 2000;
(d)
the number of children to whom legal aid has been provided by
the Ministry during the period from January to June, 2013;
( e)
the steps taken by the Ministry for the implementation of the
said Ordinance in ICT alongwith the total number of Juveniles
who are on probation in Islamabad at present; and
(f)
whether it is a fact that the funds have been allocated by the
Ministry for the promotion and protection of child rights during
the year 2013-14; if so, the total amount thereof?
Reply not received.
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34.
Ms. Asyia Naz Tanoli:
(Deferred during 11th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state the steps being taken by the Ministry against quack doctors in
Islamabad?
Reply not received.
105.
Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan:
(Deferred during 11th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state:
(a)
whether it is a fact that cost was estimated for installation of
cyber net fountains project in various areas of Islamabad during
the year 2008; if so, the details thereof; alongwith the date of
approval and completion of the PC-I thereof;
(b)
the details of the construction work carried on up till now and
the time by which the said project will be completed;
(c)
the total expenditures to be incurred thereupon alongwith the
amount spent so far;
(d)
whether Public Procurement Rules, 2004 were followed therefor;
and
(e)
whether irregularities have been found in the said project; if so,
the action taken against the responsibles?
Reply not received.
106. Ms. Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak:
(Deferred during 14th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state:
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(a) the names, designations, grades and educational qualifications
of employees working against the technical and non technical
posts in the Ministry and its attached departments other than
deputationists indicating also the required qualification for each
such post; and
(b) the names, designations, grades and educational qualifications
of employees working against the technical and non-technical
posts on deputation basis in the said Ministry and its attached
departments indicating also the required qualification for each
such post and period of deputation in each case?
Reply not received.
111.
Ms. Sajida Begum:
(Deferred during 14th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state:
(a)
whether it is a fact that a number of private housing societies
are functioning in Islamabad Capital Territory;
(b)
whether it is also a fact that said societies are not following by
laws of CDA; if so, the action taken against the responsible
during the year, 2013-14; alongwith their names, owner names,
office bearers and official addresses; and
(c)
the steps being taken by the Government for enforcing said bylaws?
Reply not received.
116.
Mr. Asad Umar:
(Deferred during 14th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state:
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(a)
the number of cases of corruption and irregularities against
employees of Pakistan State Oil (PSO) which are under
investigation of FIA at present; and
(b)
whether it is a fact that nine employees of PSO have been placed
on ECL; if so, whether those employees have been removed
from their official positions; if not, the reasons thereof?
Reply not received.
18.
Sheikh Salahuddin:
(Deferred during 15th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
refer to Un-Starred Question No.23 replied on 6th June, 2014 and to
state whether the Islamabad Traffic Police intends to stop the Motor
bike riders from using the overhead bridges constructed for
pedestrians at 7th Avenue, Islamabad?
Reply not received.
20.
Mr. Jamshed Ahmad Dasti:
(Deferred during 15th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
refer to Un-starred Question No.161 replied on 2nd July, 2014 and to
state:
(a)
the time by which Station Headquarters Rawalpindi has been
collecting adda/parking fee on the Kallar Syedan Road, Rawat;
and
(b)
the present status of the resolution proceedings with regard to
demarcation of the Army Camping Ground, Rawat?
Reply not received.
24.
Mr. Waseem Akhtar Shaikh:
(Deferred during 15th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state:
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(a) whether it is a fact that Awan Town Sohan, Islamabad is
deprived of the facility of sewerage system; due to which the
inhabitants of said town are suffering badly;
(b)
whether it is also a fact that no action has been taken on the letter
No. 2-1/09-SO (LG) dated 17th June, 2009 issued by Local
Government in this regard so far;
(c) if the answer to part (a) and (b) is in the affirmative, the steps to
be taken in this regard?
Reply not received.
14.
S. A. Iqbal Qadri:
(Deferred during 16th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state:
(a)
the number of beggars arrested from the traffic signals in
Islamabad during the period from 01-01-2013 to 31-10-2014;
and
(b) the action taken against them?
Reply not received.
15.
Ms. Shagufta Jumani:
(Deferred during 16th Session)
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Statistics, Economic Affairs
and Privatization be pleased to state:
(a)
the utilization of loans obtained from IMF during the last six
months;
(b) the amount of loan obtained from World Bank and Asian
Development Bank during the last six months alongwith
utilization thereof?
Reply not received.
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24.
Dr. Nikhat Shakeel Khan:
(Deferred during 16th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to state:
(a)
whether it is a fact that four Pakistanis have been beheaded in
Saudi Arabia during the last few days; if so, the detail of crimes;
and
(b) the steps being taken by the Government to prevent such kind
of incidents in future?
Reply not received.
100.
Dr. Nikhat Shakeel Khan:
(Deferred during 16th Session)
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics
and Privatization be pleased to state:
(a)
the loss caused to the Government due to the announcement of
civil disobedience by a Political Party; and
(b) the steps taken by the Government to avoid such negative
movements in future?
Reply not received.
101.
Sayed Essa Nori:
(Deferred during 16th Session)
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics
and Privatization be pleased to state:
(a)
the percentage of foreign exchange of the country being earned
from the Coastal Areas of Balochistan alongwith the percentage
of foreign exchange being spent for the welfare of public in the
said areas; and
(b)
whether it is a fact that the Costal Areas of Balochistan are
being ignored if so, the special grant being made for the
development of Costal Areas of Balochistan?
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Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and
Privatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar): (a) The exact contribution of
coastal areas in foreign exchange earnings of Pakistan cannot be ascertained due
to non-availability of the related data.
(b) Following steps have been taken by the Government for development
of coastal areas of Balochistan:
(i)
Public Sector Development Program
The Federal Government is committed for socio-economic
development of Baluchistan in particular the up-gradation of Gwadar as
an integral part of China Pak Economic Corridor. Presently about 30
projects costing Rs. 114 billion located in / around the Coastal Areas of
Baluchistan i.e. Gwadar, Ormara, Pasni, Jiwani etc. are under
implementation through federal PSDP 2014-15. An amount of Rs.11.3
billion is allocated for these projects (list attached). Moreover, under 7th
NFC award, substantial funds are being provided to the Provincial
Governments for spending on development including development of
Coastal Areas. Govt. of Balochistan would be in a better position to intimate
development expenditure on coastal areas.
(ii)
Tax incentives include:
“
Income Tax
Incomes or classes of income, or persons or classes of persons,
enumerated below, shall be exempt from tax, subject to the conditions
and to the extent specified thereunder:
(126A) income derived by China Overseas Ports Holding Company
Limited from Gwadar Port operations for a period of twenty
years, with effect from the sixth day of February, 2007.
(126B)
Profit and gains derived by Khalifa Coastal Refinery for a period
of twenty years beginning in the month in which the refinery is
set up or commercial production is commenced, whichever is
later.
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(126D)
Profit and gains derived by a taxpayer from an industrial
undertaking setup in the Gwadar declared by the Federal
Government to be a Zone within the meaning of Export
Processing Zone Authority Ordinance, 1980 (IV of 1980) as
Export Processing Zone, Gwadar, for a period of ten years
beginning with the month and year in which the industrial
undertaking is set up or commercial operation commenced,
whichever is later.
(126H)
Profits and gains derived by a taxpayer, from a fruit processing
or preservation unit set up in Baluchistan Province, Malakand
Division, Gilgit Baltistan and FATA between the first day of
July, 2014 to the thirtieth day of June, 2017, both days inclusive,
engaged in processing of locally grown fruits, for a period of
five years beginning with the month in which the industrial
undertaking is set up or commercial production is commenced,
whichever is later.
“
Sales Tax
Exemption from Sales tax from imports of supplies under Sixth
Schedule to Sales tax Act 1990 is also available on following items:
Sl. No. 115 of Table 1 of Sixth Schedule
Plant, machinery and equipment imported for setting up fruit processing
and preservation units in Gilgit-Baltistan, Balochistan Province and Malakand
Division up-to the 30th June, 2019 subject to the same conditions and procedure
as are applicable for import of such plant, machinery and equipment under the
Customs act, 1969 (IV of 1969).
Sl. No. 12 of Table 3 of Sixth Schedule
Machinery, equipment and other project related items including capital
goods, for setting up of hotels, power generation plants, water treatment plants
and other infrastructure related projects located in an area of 30 km around the
zero point in Gwadar.
(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)
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102.
Mr. Imran Zafar Leghari:
(Deferred during 16th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state:
(a) whether it is a fact that some seminaries/madrassas in the country
are receiving financial and other support like training of clerics,
teachers, curriculum development etc. from some foreign Islamic
countries;
(b)
if so, the details thereof?
Reply not received.
109.
Alhaj Shah Jee Gul Afridi:
(Deferred during 16th Session)
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics
and Privatization be pleased to state:
(a) the total amount of share of fund provided to FATA from Kerry
Logger Bill; and
(b)
the total amount of the fund allocated for development works
and for adjustment in the electricity bills of FATA out of the
said fund?
Reply not received.
40.
Ms. Khalida Mansoor:
(Deferred during 17th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state:
(a) the total number of persons to whom National Identity Cards
have been issued so far by NADRA; and
(b) the period in which an Identity Card is being processed/issued?
Reply not received.
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41.
Shaikh Rohale Asghar:
(Deferred during 17th Session)
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics
and Privatization be pleased to state:
(a)
the names, addresses and occupations of the persons whose loans
had been written off by the financial institutions/bodies of the
country during the period from 2002 to 2008; and
(b)
the amount wise details alongwith justification of writing off the
said loans?
Reply not received.
42.
Ms. Sabiha Nazir:
(Deferred during 17th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state:
(a)
whether it is a fact that special ID Cards are not being issued to
the special people;
(b) if so, the reasons for delay thereof?
Reply not received.
45.
Syed Asif Hasnain:
(Deferred during 17th Session)
Will the Minister for Planning, Development and Reform be pleased
to state:
(a)
whether there is any proposal under consideration of the
Government to start Metro Bus Project in Karachi; and
(b)
whether the issues related to setting up of Karachi Circular
Railway have been resolved so far; if so, the details thereof?
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Minister for Planning, Development and Reform (Mr. Ahsan Iqbal):
(a) Yes. Federal Government is financing and executing one of the 06 identified
lines of Bus Rapid Transit System, namely, Green Line Bus Rapid Transit System
from Municipal Park, Sadder to KESC Power House Chowrangi, Surjani,
Karachi. The project has been approved by ECNEC in its meeting held on
04-12-2014 at the total estimated cost of Rs.16,085.100 million.
(b) The current issues related to setting up of Karachi Circular Railway
(KCR) project as reported by Karachi Urban Transport Corporation (KUTC)
are as under:
46.
i.
Resettlement of the affectees as per the detailed Resettlement Action
Plan (RAP) study prepared in conformity with the guidelines of World
Bank, ADB and JICA.
ii.
A Constitutional petition No. D-274 of 2014 has been filed in the
Honorable Sindh High Court by the affectees of the project, in which
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has been cited as
one of the respondents. Before proceeding further with the project,
JICA’s name as one of the respondents needs to be removed as they
are not involved in execution of the project.
iii.
It was decided in a meeting with Chief Secretary Sindh that Advocate
General Sindh will file a request praying to expunge JICA’s name as
JICA is a donor agency and has nothing to do with the case in question.
Mr. Waseem Akhtar Shaikh:
(Deferred during 17th Session)
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state:
(a)
whether it is a fact that an inquiry is being conducted in FIA
CBC Wing, Karachi against illegal appointments of employees
and corruption in the Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA)
Ministry of Industries and Production;
(b) the number of officers involved therein alongwith names and
designations thereof; and
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(c)
the steps taken by the Government to award punishments to
those officers involved therein; if so, when it will be
implemented?
Reply not received.
1.
Mr. Iqbal Muhammad Ali Khan:
Will the Minister In-charge of the President Secretariat be pleased to
state whether it is a fact that there is a shortage of employees
belonging to Sindh Rural and Urban in the President Secretariat; if
so, the reasons thereof alongwith the steps being taken or proposed
to be taken by the Government to meet the said deficiency?
Reply not received.
2.
Mr. Iqbal Muhammad Ali Khan:
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state the province and category-wise employees working in BPS-1 to
15 in the Ministry and its attached departments, autonomous bodies
and semi autonomous bodies, at present?
Reply not received.
3.
Mr. Mehboob Alam:
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state:
(a) the steps taken by the Government to control increasing terrorism
in the country during the last two years;
(b)
the steps taken by the Government to control illegal arms in the
country; and
(c)
the total number of arms licences issued and cancelled during
the said period alongwith the details thereof?
Reply not received.
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4.
Rana Umer Nazir Khan:
Will the Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control be pleased to
state:
(a)
the total number of incidents of theft and robbery took place in
Sector G-9/2, Islamabad during the years 2013 and 2014; and
(b) the steps taken by the Government to control the said incidents?
Reply not received.
5.
Mr. Waseem Akhtar Shaikh:
Will the Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics
and Privatization be pleased to provide the list of all types and rates
of taxes including duties, customs, cesses, etc. levied generally, locally
or specially, by or under the authority of Act of Parliament within
the meanings of Article 77 of the Constitution?
Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and
Privatization (Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar):
CUSTOMS
At present, there are different rates of customs duty for goods imported
by various sectors. An illustration of the customs duty rates is given below:—
——————————————————————————————
S. No. Rate of Customs Duty
Category of Items
——————————————————————————————
1.
0 – 5%
Raw Materials
2.
10 –15%
Intermediary Goods
3.
20 – 30%
Finished Products
4.
(a) Autoparts —35%
Special Rates
(b) Automobiles –50 to 100%
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INCOME TAX
Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 taxes the income earned by a person as per
rates prescribed in First Schedule to this Ordinance, copy of which is Annex-A.
herewith.
SALES TAX
The standard rate of sales tax is 17%. However, the special rates of sales
tax are charged on certain commodities as per details given in Annex-B.
FEDERAL EXCISE DUTY
The excise duty is levied on certain goods and services as per details
given in Annex-C.
(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)
MOHAMMAD RIAZ,
Secretary.
ISLAMABAD:
The 1st February, 2015
PCPPI—2174 (2014) NA—1-2-2015—650.