Pakistan National Assembly Question and Answers 2008

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(6th 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
Wednesday, the 13th August, 2008
(Originally Starred Question Nos. 50, 57,58, 59, 61, 62, 68, 71, 73, and 80
were set down for Answer during 5th Session)
50 *Mrs. Yasmeen Rehman:
Will the Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock be pleased to

state:
(a) the total demand of wheat for domestic consumption registered

during the year, 2007-08;
(b) demand of wheat per capita; and
(c) short fall in demand and supply occurred during the years,
2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06 and 2006-07?
Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Mr. Nazar Muhammad

Gondal): (a) Total estimated demand of wheat for domestic consumption for the
year 2007-08 was 21.22 million tons with the following break up:—
Million Tons
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1 Consumption by the People 19.34
(156 million X 124 kg per capita)
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Seed, Feed and Wastage 1.88
(8% of the total production)
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However, Afghanistan has been always depended on Pakistan for meeting
its major food requirement from Pakistan i.e. 0.4 - 0.6 million tons.
(b) 124 Kg per capita consumption as per FAO/MINFAL standards.

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(Fig in million tons)
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(c) Year Demand Supply Short-fall/Surplus
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2003-04 18.239 20.175 (+)1.936
2004-05 19.328 *21.028 (+)1.700
2005-06 21.441 *22.783 (+)1.342
2006-07 21.883 23.815 (+)1.932
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*Including imports.
57. *Dr. Azra Fazal Pechohu:

state whether there is any proposal under consideration to import
B.T.Cotton Seed; if so, the details thereof?

Gondal): No.
58. *Sheikh Salahuddin:

state:
(a) whether it is a fact that Rs. 279.793 million has been allocated by
the Federal Government for Livestock Production and
Development of Meat Production in the country under PSDP
2007-08;
(b) if so, the amount received and spent by the Ministry alongwith
the progress made in execution of the said project so far; and
(c) whether the project will be completed and the sanctioned amount
utilized by 30-6-08?

Gondal): (a) Yes.
(b) Rs 225.006 million have ben received by the Livestock Production

and development for Meat Production Project during current financial year
2007-08. Rs 174.16 million have been spent till 30th April, 2008.
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Progress till 30th April 2008:
— The project has undertaken 3893 feedlot fattening farm operations.
— 8120 farmers/investors have been sent feasibilities on beef and mutton

production.
— 117545 animals fattened.
(c) As per approved PC-I, the project will be completed by June, 2011.
59. *Sheikh Salahuddin:

state:
(a) whether it is a fact that Rs. 7.460 million has been allocated by
the Federal Government for establishment of Post-Entry
Quarantine Sections Karachi under the PSDP 2007-08;
(b) if so, the amount received and spent by the Ministry alongwith
the progress made in execution of the above project, so far; and
(c) whether the project will be completed and the sanctioned amount
utilized by 30-6-08?

Gondal): (a) Yes, an amount of Rs.7.460 million has been allocated in the PSDP
2007-08 for the Project “Establishment of Post Entry Quarantine Station at Port
Qasim, Karachi”.
(b) The above allocation of Rs. 7.460 million was for the following items
as per approved cash plan.
i. Civil Works Rs. 1.671 million

ii. Pay & allowances of staff (18 Nos) Rs. 1.586 million
iii. Procurement of Lab Equipment / Rs. 4.038 million
Machinery / Furniture/Vehicles
iv. Contingencies Rs. 0.165 million
Out of the total allocation, an amount of Rs. 1.865 million was released.
Rs. 1.671 million for civil works was transferred to Pak PWD and Rs. 0.073 million
was incurred for contingencies, so far. Due to procedural delay, the civil works
were not completed by the Pak PWD. The recruitment process of 18 Officers /
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Officials has been initiated after advertising the posts, interviews were held but
appointments orders were kept in abeyance due to ban imposed on fresh appointment
by the present Government. Due to non-completion of civil works and recruitment
process, the procurement of lab equipments / machinery was deferred. The required
progress could not be achieved and the savings have been surrendered.
(c) Since the civil works, recruitment of staff and procurement of

equipments could not be achieved as planned, the project life has been extended up
to 30-06-2009 in order to achieve its objectives. The balance un-spent amount of
Rs. 5.716 million has been surrendered.
61. *Chaudhry Muhammad Barjees Tahir:
Will the Minister for Narcotics Control be pleased to state:
(a) the total number of persons arrested by the Anti Narcotics Force
on the charges of smuggling narcotics during the years, 2005 to
2008;
(b) the action taken against them; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to control narcotics in the

country?
Minister for Narcotics Control (Mr. Nazar Muhammad Gondal): (a)

Since 1st January, 2005 through 27 May, 2008 Anti Narcotics Force has arrested
2989 persons on the charges of smuggling of narcotics etc. Year-wise details are
given below:—
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Year Persons
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2005 675
2006 1033
2007 937
2008 344
(up to 27-5-2008)
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Total 2989
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(b) Subsequently, all the aforementioned persons were charged and

prosecuted under CNS Act, 1997. So far out of 2989, 1015 have been convicted.
Detail of conviction is as under :—
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(i) Death penalties 2
(ii) Life imprisonment 125
(iii) Different terms of imprisonment 888
Total 1015
(iv) Acquittal 64
(c) Following steps have been taken by the Government to control narcotics
in the country.
(i) Creation of Separate Ministry.
(ii) Formation of special committee of cabinet.
(iii) 12 Wings of FC for Pak-Iran Border.
(iv) Installation of Scanners at ports.
(v) Installation IONSCAN at 3 Airports.
(vi) Increase in personnel for ANF.
(vii) Establishment of new police stations at Gawadar, Sialkot, Panjgoor
(24 already functioning).
(viii) Proposal for establishment of new police stations at Rahim Yar Khan
and Mir Pur. AJK.
(ix) Acquisition of 2 more MI-17 helicopters from U.K.
(x) Mass awareness campaign.
(xi) Treatment rehabilitation centers.
62. *Syed Javed Hassnain Shah:

state:
(a) the total quantity of wheat produced in the country during the
period from Ist January to 31st December, 2007;
(b) the total quantity of wheat purchased by Government; and
(c) the total quantity of wheat exported during the said period
alongwith the names of exporters?

Gondal): (a) During 2006-07 23.3 million tons of wheat was produced in the country.
(b) Out of the above, 4.422 million tons of wheat was purchased by
Provincial Food Departments and PASSCO.
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(c) According to FBR, total wheat exported –during the said period was
377,915 tons. All this wheat was exported by the private sector. The list of names of
exporters is Annexed.
(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)
68. *Mrs. Sumaira Yasir Rasheed:

refer to Starred Question No.27 replied on 23.4.2008 and to state:
(a) the names of the country from where the said wheat was imported
alongwith the rate thereof;
(b) the rate at which the said wheat will be supplied to the mills; and
(c) the rate at which the mills will provide flour to the general public?

Gondal):
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(a) Tender Country C &F rate Karachi
No. (US$ PMT)
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1 Russia 428—455
2 USA 512
3 Canada 450—653
4 Brazil 467
5 Argentina 467
6 Kazakhstan 467
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(b) @Rs. 465/- per 40 Kg. uptill 15th of April, 2008.

@ Rs.625 per 40 Kg after 15th of April, 2008.
(c) Following ex-mill price of flour were fixed by the provinces:
Before 15th. April, 2008:
Punjab: Ex-mill price Rs.285/- per 20 kg bag.

Sindh: Ex-mill price Rs.290/- per 20 kg bag.
NWFP: Ex-mill price Rs 300/- per 20 kg bag.
Balochistan: Ex-mill price Rs 297/- per 20 kg bag.
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After 15th April, 2008:
Punjab: Ex-mill price Rs.3651- per 20 kg bag.

Sindh: Ex-mill price Rs.440/- per 20 kg bag.
NWFP: Ex-mill price Rs.380/- per 20 kg bag .
Balochistan: Ex-mill price Rs.371/- per 20 kg bag.
71. *Mrs. Shakeela Khanam Rashid:

state:
(a) province-wise and year-wise total production of wheat registered

during the last three years;
(b) the steps taken for increase of said production; and
(c) the time by which the country will become self sufficient in wheat
production?

Gondal): (a) The province and year-wise production of wheat during last three
years is given as follows:—
“000” Tons
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Province 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07
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Punjab 17375 16776 17853
Sindh 2508 2750 3409
NWFP 1091 1101 1160
Balochistan 638 650 872
Pakistan 21612 21277 23294
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(b) Steps taken for increasing wheat production included:
(i) Announcement of Minimum Guaranteed Price (MGP) of wheat to

ensure fair return to the wheat growers.
(ii) Government adopted policy of placing herbicides on generic list. This

measure helped in reducing the herbicides prices by 30 to 40 percent
and help farmers to increase herbicides use.
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(iii) The farmers were also advised for judicious use of water and micro-
management of irrigation water at local level through active coordination
of irrigation and Agriculture Departments.
(iv) Ensured timely availability of inputs like seed, fertilizer, and pesticides/
herbicides. The supply of agri credit to farmers was also increased.
(v) Provincial Agriculture Extension Departments educate the farmers at

local level as well as through electronic and print media regarding
good agricultural practices for increasing wheat production.
(vi) Launching of grow more wheat campaign by the Ministry of Food,

Agriculture and Livestock to improve productivity and production of
wheat.
(c) Pakistan achieved self sufficiency in wheat in 2000 and also exported
wheat. However, later clue to low production wheat was imported to
fulfill the domestic requirement. Presently efforts are underway to
increase production to sustain sell sufficiency in wheat.
73. *Mrs. Belum Husnain:

state:
(a) the district-wise and year-wise total production of strawberry in
the country during the last three years; and
(b) steps taken to increase the production; and improve the quality of
strawberry?

Gondal): (a) This is a new crop introduced in the country and is not cultivated as
major or minor crop and its district wise production data is not available with the
provinces. The details provided by the provinces regarding production of strawberry
is as follows;
Sindh
In Sindh province the strawberry is only cultivated by few growers in district
Khairpur on small scale.
NWFP
The details of district wise production of strawberry in NWFP for the last
three years is as under:
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Strawberry Production in NWFP (Tones)
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Years Mardan Charsadda Total
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2005-06 30 1548 1578
2006-07 57 1457 1514
2007-08 65 1536 1601
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BALOCHISTAN:
The strawberry is not cultivated in Balochistan on lame scale however it

has been sown by few farmers, but not on commercial scale.
(b) The agriculture departments of the provinces have conducted research

on production technology suitable for the provinces and provided the guidelines to
the farmers regarding the production practices of strawberry as following:—
(i) Dissemination of Production Technology Variety Introduction.
(ii) Rationalizing, the use of fertilizers.
(iii) Plant Protection Measures.
(iv) IPM approach introduced through FFS.
(v) Post harvest losses and its control.
80. *Mr. Riaz Fatyana:

state:
(a) the production of grams, maize and sunflower during the years
2005-06 and 2006-07; and
(b) the steps taken for the increase of production of those crops during
the year, 2006-07?

Gondal): (a) The production of grams, maize and sunflower during, the years
2005-06 and 2006-07 are giving below:—
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Production of Gram, Maize and Sunflower (‘000’ ton)
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Gram Maize Sunflower
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2005-06 479.5 3109.6 348.3
2006-07 837.8 3088.4 407.2
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(b) The Government has taken following steps to increase the production
of gram. maize and sunflower;
Gram
¾ Fixed intervention price of Rs. 850 per 40 kg.
¾ Media campaign to disseminate improved production technology
Maize
¾ Introduction of hybrid seed varieties which on average gives about
7 tons per hectare yield compared to 2 tons per hectare yield from
conventional varieties.
¾ Better production technology is disseminated to improve per hectare

yield. Resultantly the production of maize which was 1.6 million tons
in the year 2001-02 has reached to about 3.1 million tons in the year
2005-06.
Sunflower
¾ The Government of Pakistan has given priority to oilseed sector.
¾ PODB has launched two sunflower cultivation projects; one each in

Balochistan and D. I. Khan. As a result 130000 acres will be brought
under sunflower cultivation on completion of two projects.
¾ Media campaigns for the promotion of oilseeds through electronic and

print media are launched at the onset of sowing seasons each year.
Free Help-line facility (0800- 111-33) is being provided to farmers for
technical information and suggestions regarding all aspects for
cultivation of sunflower and canola to gain high production.
¾ Private sector has been encouraged to announce minimum procurement

price of sunflower. All Pakistan Solvent Extracts Association (APSEA)
has announced a minimum procurement price of Rs. 830 per
40 kg for sunflower crop for the year 2006-07.
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¾ Other oilseed promotional efforts to improve the production of sunflower
and canola during 2007 include:
O Arranging of field days/seminars/conferences to educate farmers
to go for better yield.
O Provision of improved production technologies and oilseed
literature to growers free of cost.
O Planting of demonstration plots to bring technology at the door
steps of the oilseeds growers.
Facilitating the farmers in disposal of their product at profitable prices.
47. *Miss Marvi Memon:
Will the Minister for Foreign Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that India has organized a civilian
mountaineering and trekking expedition on Siachen Glacier; if
so, the steps taken by the Government to combat the situation;
and
(b) whether the matter has been discussed in the recent composite
dialogue with India; if so, the result thereof?
Minister for Foreign Affairs (Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi):

(a) The decision of the Indian government to allow trekking teams to Siachen glacier
taken in September 2007 is a matter of concern to Pakistan. Pakistan immediately
lodged a strong protest with the Indian government. Pakistan’s position is that Siachcn
issue is being discussed within the framework of the Composite Dialogue and any
unilateral action by India on the glacier has the potential to undermine the ongoing
talks on this issue. The matter was subsequently raised with the Indian side during
various high level interactions.
(b) During various meetings under the Composite Dialogue, including the
Experts level meeting on Conventional CBMs and recently held review meetings of
the fourth round of the Composite Dialogue, the matter has been raised with the
Indian side.
48. *Mrs. Samina Khalid Ghurki:

Will the Minister for Food, Agriculture & Livestock be pleased to state:
(a) the names, addresses and experience of those firms who are
presently executing projects under “National Programme for
Improvement of Water course in Pakistan”;
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(b) the total amount incurred so far and target achieved therefrom;
and
(c) the steps taken to ensure the quality of work?

Gondal): (a) It is stated that firms are not involved in execution of the project titled
“National Programme for Improvement of water courses in Pakistan”.
(b) The expenditures incurred are Rs. 26,683.753 Million while 50,848
Nos. of watercourses have reportedly been improved so far.
(c) Local supervisory Consultants for third party validation have been
engaged by the Provincial Agriculture Departments to ensure the quality of work.
Moreover, Provincial Project Monitoring Units have been established in all four
provinces to monitor the quality of work closely.
49. *Mr. Abdul Qadir Patel:

state the steps taken by the Government to control the sale of spurious
agricultural medicines and to improve the quality of agricultural
medicines alongwith the detail thereof?

Gondal):
¾ Imported pesticides are checked by pre-shipment agencies at the port
from where pesticides are exported to Pakistan.
¾ At provincial level there is 9 Pesticides Quality Control Laboratory

are notified to analyse and ensure quality pesticides to the farmers.
¾ At provincial level there is 625 pesticides inspectors are notified to

draw samples of pesticides from distributors and retailers level to check
the quality.
¾ Bulk import of pesticides banned and replaced with retail packing up

to one liter to ensure quality.
¾ Government has introduce major amendments in existing pesticides

ordinance to ensure high quality pesticides to the farmers.
¾ Federal Government announced pesticides policy with particular

emphasis on quality and prices of pesticides.
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O The Provincial Governments and the District Governments would be

fully on board with a view to make the prosecuting chain more effective.
O The Provincial Government may direct the District Police Officer, the
Sub-Divisional Police Officers and Station House Officers to render
timely assistance to notified Inspectors if need be for the purpose of
collecting samples.
O The notified Inspectors, through due process, will collect the samples
from any point of the distribution chain for further testing.
O In case of defective sample in the laboratory and result thereof. The

parties involved in the chain i.e. importer, formulator, distributor, retailer
will be liable to prosecution, in general and those from whose possession
stocks of adulterated, fake or substandard pesticides is found in
particular.
The above measures are being taken by the Federal Government and
Provincial Governments to ensure availability of quality pesticides to the growers in
the countrty.
50. *Dr. Donya Aziz:
Will the Minister for Population Welfare be pleased to state whether it

is a fact that it is mandatory to procure contraceptive products only
through United Nation’s Fund for Population activities (UNFPA); if
so, the justification thereof?
Minister for Population Welfare (Mir Humayun Aziz Kurd): No, it is

not mandatory to procure contraceptive products only through United Nation’s Fund
for Population Activities (UNFPA).
51. *Mrs. Rubina Saadat Qaim Khani:
(a) whether there is any proposal to, conduct investigation of the

assasination of shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, through UNO;
(b) if so, the present status of the said investigation?

(a) The assassination of former Prime Minister Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto
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was a great loss for Pakistan. Therefore, we have sought UN Secretary General’s
assistance in establishing a Commission to Carry out full and impartial investigation
and bring the perpetrators to justice.
(b) During the recent visit of the Foreign Minister to the New York, the
UN Secretary General on 10th July, 2008 had conveyed his agreement in principle
to the establishment of the Commission. The two sides would now discuss the
modalities of the establishment of the Commission.
52. *Rana Mahmood-ul-Hassan:
Will the Minister for Health be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that the serum imported from Saudia Arabia
by Ministry during the year, 2007-08 for treatment of snake biting,
has been banned for use; if so, the reasons thereof;
(b) the quantity and price of said serum; and
(c) the authority who approved the import of that serum?
Minister for Health (Ms. Sherry Rehman): (a), (b) and (c) No serum
for treatment of Snake Bite has been allowed by Ministry of Health from Saudi
Arabia during the year 2007-08.
53. *Maulvi Asmatullah:
Will the Minister for Social Welfare and Special Education be pleased
to state:
(a) the district-wise Programme launched for Social Welfare in

Balochistan during fiscal year 2007-08 alongwith the number of
individuals benefited therefrom; and
(b) whether there is any proposal to launch new Programme during

the year 2008-09; if so, the details thereof?
Minister for Social Welfare and Special Education (Nawazada Khawaja

Muhammad Khan Hoti): (a) No Programme has been launched by M/o Social
Welfare and Special Education during fiscal year 2007-08 in Balochistan.
(b) M/o Social Welfare & Special Education has planned to launch number
of National Level Programmes for Community Development and Patient Welfare
during the year 2008-09. Such projects are also proposed to be started in Balochistan
subject to provision of funds by the Planning Commission and Finance Division.
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54. *Sheikh Waqqas Akram:

state whether there is any proposal to import parent birds during the
year 2008-09 in order to meet the requirement of poultry industry; if
so, the details thereof?

Gondal): The import of parent birds is a private sector affair. The decision regarding
number of birds to be imported is decided by the importer and generally demand
driven. The role of the M/o Food, Agriculture & Livestock (MINFAL) is to the
extent that Animal Quarantine Department of MINFAL observes that quarantine
requirements of Pakistan are satisfied and carry out inspection of consignment at
the time of arrival to see health of birds and valid animal health certificate to this
effect. The said certificate is issued by the competent veterinary authority of exporting
country.
55. *Ms. Shireen Arshad Khan:
(a) whether the pollen allergy vaccine is available in the Federal

Government hospitals in Islamabad at present;
(b) if so, the details of those vaccines?
Minister for Health (Ms. Sherry Rehman): (a) Pollen allergy vaccines
are available in the Allergy Centre of National Institute of Health, Islamabad.
(b) Following types of pollen allergy vaccines are available in the Allergy
Centre of National Institute of Health, Islamabad:
1. Pollen + Dust
2. Pollen + Dust +Paper Mulberry
3. Pollen + Dust +Paper Mulberry + Thresher
4. Pollen+ Dust+ Paper Mulberry + Thresher+ Raw Cotton
56. *Mrs. Fauzia Wahab:
(a) whether it is a fact that a treaty for exchange of convicted

prisoners between Pakistan and UK has been signed; if so, the
date thereof;
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(b) the date from which the said treaty became effective; and
(c) the names and addresses of the prisoners who have been
repatriated under the said treaty, so far, alongwith the offence
committed by them?
Minister for Foreign Affairs (Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi):

(a) On 24th Aug. 2007 Pakistan and Britain signed a prisoner exchange agreement
in Islamabad. On the 20th of February 2008, the Instrument of Ratification for this
agreement was signed by Pakistan. The Instruments of Ratification will be exchanged
when U.K Government completes formalities for ratification on their part.
(a) Article 18, sub-clause (1) states that the Agreement shall ‘be subject
to ratification and shall enter into force on the date on which the instruments of
ratification are exchanged’. Since the Instruments of Ratification have yet to be
exchanged, the Agreement has not entered into force as yet.
(c) Since the agreement has not come into force, no repatriations have
occurred between both sides.
57. *Mrs. Nisar Tanveer:
(a) whether there is any proposal to launch a campaign for

vaccination of general public against Hepatitis on the pattern of
Polio Vaccination;
(b) if so, the detail thereof?
Minister for Health (Ms. Sherry Rehman): (a) and (b) Vaccination
against Hepatitis is an effective and highly recommended intervention for prevention
of Hepatitis-B. The Health Ministry in the past has been constrained by the high
cost of the vaccination and was initially only offering vaccines from it own sources
to high risk groups such as health care workers, prison inmates, patients on dialysis
and those requiring blood transfusion. Over the past 4 years the Government Expanded
Program on Immunization has included Hepatitis-B Vaccine to infants and thus up
to 5 million children per year are getting the benefit of this preventive intervention.
With the reducing cost of the vaccine and increasing allocations to the Immunization
Program it is envisaged that the cover of vaccination will extent to other high risk
groups such as intravenous drug users, sanitary workers, policeman and school
going children. When the economics allow, vaccinations could be extended to all
adolescents and adults under the age of 45.
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58. Transfered to Industries and Production Division for answer on next
Rota Day.
59. *Mrs. Asiya Nasir:
(a) whether free of cost vaccine for Hepatitis “C” is provided in the
Federal Government Hospitals in the country;
(b) the annual budget of PIMS, Islamabad allocated for the year,
2008-09; and
(c) the total number of doctors hailing from Balochistan presently

working in PIMS?
Minister for Health (Ms. Sherry Rehman): (a) Unfortunately there is

currently no vaccine available for the prevention of Hepatitis ‘C’. In those affected
a proportion is suitable for treatment with injection interferon and Tab riboverine.
This expensive treatment is available for limited number of patients in the Federal
Government Hospitals i.e. PIMS, FGSH, JPMC & SKBZ.
(b) The annual budget of PIMS, Islamabad allocated for year 2008-09 is
Rs.1225.487 Million the detailed is at Annex-A.
(c) The total number of doctors hailing from Balochistan presently working
in PIMS is 13. A list of doctors is at Annex-B.
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60. *Dr. Attiya Inayatullah:
(a) the date of approval and launching of the National Hepatitis

Project alongwith the amount allocated for the said project and
its duration;
(b) the per patient cost of treatment and total number of patients to
be benefited therefrom; and
(c) the total number of patients given treatment so far under the said
project?
Minister for Health (Ms. Sherry Rehman): (a) The Program was
approved by Executive Committee for National Economic Council (ECNEC) on
08th April 2005 and was launched on 29th August 2005,with a cost of Rs. 2,594.000
Million for five (05) years (2005-2010). The project is largely oriented to the
prevention of Hepatitis which is the best strategy to curtail the epidemic and a small
component of therapy for clinically eligible patients.
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(b) Hepatitis B & C patient treatment provision in PC-I:
As per PC-I phasing the number of patients to be treated was based on the
estimated cost per patient of Hepatitis C = Rs. 60,000 and Hepatitis B = Rs. 45,000;
However as per increase demand for Hepatitis C treatment and low rates received
through bidding process, increase quantity of Hepatitis C treatment provision were
procured. Details are as below:—
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*Hepatitis B patients are given tablet Limivudine per day 100 mg till the
virus is vanished and the treatment may continue beyond one year but treatment
cost calculated is on the basis for 01 year (365 tablets of Lamivudine 100mg)
(c) 24,279 patients of hepatitis C and 3,644 patients of hepatitis B have

been extended free of cost treatmen far under the said project.
61. *Miss Nafisa Shah:
(a) the year-wise cases of breast cancer registered in the Federal

Government hospitals during the last five years; and
(b) the steps taken for prevention and treatment of breast cancer?
Minister for Health (Ms. Sherry Rehman): (a) The year wise cases of
breast cancer registered in Federal Government Hospitals during the last five years
is given as under:—
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Year No. of Patients
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2003 624
2004 592
2005 630
2006 574
2007 572
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Total 2,992
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(b) Unfortunately there is no effective preventive intervention for breast

cancer. Thus improving outcomes relies heavily on health education, directed to
young woman who must engage in regular self examination. Screening mammogram
may also be suggested.
Once a breast lump is detected, it is subjected to tests to confirm the diagnosis

and then treatment is offered by surgery, radiation therapy, Hormone therapy and
chemo therapy.
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62. *Dr. Talat Mahesar:
to state:
(a) the province-wise total number of persons whom financial

assistance was provided from Pakistan Bait-ul-Mall under Food
Support Programme during the years 2005-06 and 2006-07
alongwith the amount thereof; and
(b) the procedure adopted for the said assistance?
Minister for Social Welfare and Special Education (Nawabzada

Khawaja Muhammad Khan Hoti): (a) The province-wise total number of persons
to whom financial assistance was provided from Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal under Food
Support Programme during the years - 2005-06 and 2006-07 alongwith the amount
thereof is as under—
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FY. 2005-2006 FY. 2006-2007
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Province Disburse- Bene- Disburse- Benefi-
ment ficiaries ment ciaries
(Rs. Million) (Nos) (Rs. Million) (Nos)
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Punjab 1,690 752,192 1,793 739,782
Sindh 521 313024 759 293460
NWFP 582 263,968 746 280,758
Balochistan 124 54.896 128 71.394
ICT 173 75,920 120 74,606
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Total 3,090 1,460,000 3,545 1,460,000
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The procedure adopted for the said assistance is as under, which has approved
by Federal Food Support Steering Committee (FFSSC):
(b) 1. Criteria for applicants
(a) Eligible
Assistance is provided to the needy individuals having no support or
source of income.
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(b) Ineligible
(i) Govt. employees and their family members;
(ii) Beneficiaries of other social welfare agencies;
2. Registration of beneficiaries
(a) Identification and registration of FSP beneficiaries is the

responsibility of District Food Support Steering Committee
(DFSSC). Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal district office is the secretariat
of this committee. The DFSSC may receive applications for FSP
subsidy through the offices of PBM, Zakat, District/Tehsil&Union
Council Nazim or directly from beneficiaries.
(b) All applications received are scrutinized and verified by any

member of the Task Force constituted by the DCOs in all the
districts.
(c) All the above applications duly verified/attested to be genuine by

the Task Force are then placed before DFSSC meeting for
approval.
(d) The District Nazim or his nominated Naib Nazim/Tehsil Nazim

and Investigation Officer PBM are the co-signatories of
application forms (FSP-001).
(e) On the basis of application forms (FSP-001) lists of the approved

beneficiaries on the form FSP-003 are prepared. The DCO or
his nominated EDO/DDO and Investigation Officer PBM are
the co-signatories of these lists.
(f) These lists are then forwarded to GPOs for opening of accounts
of beneficiaries.
(g) Authority letters (FSP-002A) are signed and issued by the District
Incharge PBM to all approved beneficiaries, who after receiving
the same approach their respective post offices for opening of
their accounts.
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3. Transfer of funds
(a) The funds are provided by the government to PBM in two bi-
annual installments. PBM is maintaining a Main GPO Account
from where the funds are transferred to the provincial/regional
accounts.
(b) PBM Provincial/Regional Offices are maintaining Provincial/

Regional GPO Accounts at their headquarters through which
funds are transferred to the district offices. The provincial
accounts are operated by the PBM provincial Director/Deputy
Director alongwith the provincial/regional Secretary Social
Welfare. In case of Northern Areas, the Chief Secretary, Northern
Areas is the co-signatory with Director/Dy Director PBM
Regional Office.
(c) PBM District offices are maintaining District GPO Accounts at

their respective GPOs through which the funds are transferred
to the beneficiaries’ accounts. The accounts are operated by the
PBM Investigation Officer alongwith the Deputy Commissioner/
DCO of the respective District.
(d) Each sub-post office is provided sufficient cash by the GPOs to

enable it to make payments against Food Support Programme.
4. Drawl of subsidy
(a) At the transfer of subsidy into their accounts the beneficiaries

approach their respective post offices for drawl of subsidy.
National Identity Card (NIC) and pass book of the beneficiary
are necessary documents to be produced at the time of drawl.
(b) Bulk payments (where one person gets subsidy of many

beneficiaries) are not allowed in any case.
63. *Mr. Tariq Mehmood Bajwa:
(a) whether it is a fact that passports were stolen from Pakistan

Embassies in Germany, Spain and UK during the last 6 years;
(b) if so, the names and designations of the officials responsibles

alongwith the action taken against them?
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(a) and (b) Country-wise reply are as under:
Germany
According to the Mission, no passport was stolen from the Embassy of

Pakistan in Germany, during the last six years.
Spain
According to the Mission, no passport was stolen from the Embassy of

Pakistan in Spain, during the last six years. However, record of 1088 passports was
missing. An inquiry was conducted. Details of the action taken are as under:-
(i) Disciplinary proceedings under the removal from service special

powers Ordinance 2000 were initiated against Mr. Shafqat Ali Cheema,
former Second Secretary, Embassy of Pakistan, Madrid. After carefully
examining the contents of the inquiry report findings and
recommendations of the Inquiry Committee, reply of the accused
officer other relevant record, consideration of the facts of the case,
explanations presented in the personal hearing, the Foreign Secretary
imposed the penalty of with holding of promotion of two years w.e.f.
26th March, 2007, under section 3(1) of the Removal from Service
Special Powers Ordinance 2000. This was because the officer was
neglectful but conclusive evidence of corruption was not borne out in
the findings.
(ii) Mr. Shafqat Ali Cheema submitted an appeal to the Prime Minister/
Appellate Authority which was rejected under Section 9(2) of the
Removal from service (Special Powers) Ordinance, 2000 and following
further orders were passed:
(a) His services be placed at the disposal of the Establishment

Division as OSD for further posting against a suitable post under
section 10 of the Civil Servants Act, 1973;
(b) The officer is debarred from any foreign posting for five years;
and
(c) He should be counseled and his working should be monitored

strictly.
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(iii) Mr. Shafqat Ali Cheema has filed an Appeal before the Federal
Services Tribunal. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has submitted
parawise comments to the Federal Services Tribunal. The case is
fixed for hearing on 12th July, 2008.
UK
The Mission confirmed that no passport was stolen in the UK, during the
last six years.
64. *Nosheen Saeed:

state the steps taken to increase agricultural production of edible food
items in the country?
Reply not received.
65. *Mr. Murtaza Javed Abbasi:
(a) the names and designations of Pakistani entourage of the recent

visit of President to China; and
(b) the expenditure incurred thereon?

(a) The list of entourage is given at Annex-I.
(b) The President’s visit took place from April 10-15, 2008. A sum of
Rs.22,551,923/- was incurred on the visit which includes expenses on accommodation,
transportation, payment of Daily Allowance, gifts etc.
Annexure-I
COMPOSITION OF ENTROURAGE (TENTATIVE)

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S. No. Name Designation
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1. The President
2. First Lady
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S. No. Name Designation
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MINISTERS
3. Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar Minister for Defence
4. Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Minister for Foreign Affairs
5. Prof. Dr. Atta ur Rehman Chairman, HEC
6. Dr. Muhammad Akram Sheikh Dy. Chairman Planning Commission
7. Mr. Tariq Ikrarn Chairman TDAP
OFFICIALS
8. Maj Gen (R) Rashid Qureshi Media Advisor to President
9. Mr. Nazir Hussain Chief of Protocol
10. Mr. Masood Khalid Addl. Secretary (AP)
11. Mr. Mohammad Iftikhar Anjum Dy. Chief of Protocol
12. Mr. Arshad Jan Pathan Director (CJ K)
13. Mr. Saeed Akhtar Protocol Assistant
PERSONAL Staff
14. Maj. Gen. Shafqaat Ahmed Military Secretary
15. Mrs. Nadeema Kalsoom Iqbal Wife of MS
16. Maj. Gen. Tassawar Hussain Personal Physician
17. Lt. Col. Syed Mohammad Adnan DMS
18. Cdr. Amir Saeed ADC
19. Mr. Muhammad Junaid protocol Assistant
20. Mr. Ashad Mehmood Valet
SECURITY TEAM
21. Brig. Muhammad Iftikhar Mansoor DG Security
22. Col. Muhammad Ilyas Chief Security Officer
23. Lt. Col. Babar Mumtaz Addl. CSO
24. Maj. Adil Rehmani Security Officer
25. Hav. Tariq Mahmood Security Staff
26. Hav. Muhammad Jamil Sectuity Staff
27. L/Nk Shahid Akbar Security Staff
28. L/Nk Naeem Ishaq Security Staff
29. Sep. Habib Sultan Security Staff
MEDIA TEAM
30. Mr. Arshad Saleem PTV Correspondent
31. Mr. Shahid Ahmad PTV Cameraman
32. Mr. Muhammad Afzal Tanvir PTV Engineer
33. Mr. Muhammad Sohail Malik PID Photographer
34. Mr. Muhammad Javed Khan Jadoon PBC Deputy Chicf of Correspondent
35. Shakfek E Koreshe APP Correspondent
36. Mr. Sajid Hameed APP Cameraman
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66. *Ms. Nighat Parveen Mir:
(a) the names of Federal Government hospitals where the medical

treatment facilities for Thalassaemia patients are available at
present; and
(b) the measures adopted to control the said disease?
Minister for Health (Ms. Sherry Rehman): (a) Pakistan Institute of

Medical Sciences, Islamabad is the only Federal Government Hospital where
medical treatment facilities for thalassaemia patients are available at present.
(b) The measures adopted to control the disease are attached at

Annex-A.
ANNEX-A
PREVENTIVE MEAUSRES
1. Thalassaemia is a blood disorder which is passed on to the Children

from their parents. A Thalasemic child is born only when both parents carry
Thalasemic gene. In Pakistan carrier rate is 05% and because of marriages in the
family, around 5,000 children are born every year, with Thalassaemia.
2. Thalassaemia can be prevented by stopping marriages between two

carriers. This can be done by explaining the cause of disease to the families. This is
called genetic counseling.
3. After this counseling families should have a blood test i.e complete
blood picture (CP) and electrophoresis to find out if they are carrier or not. This is
called family screening.
4. Once people know about their carrier status it is important to tell them
that carrier should not marry a carrier.
5. For people who already have Thalasemic children and are all already
carriers married to carriers should have chorionic villous sampling at 10 weeks of
pregnancy to find out the status of the child. This is called prenatal diagnosis.
6. In addition to this, a number of awareness programs are carried out

during Seminars in electronic and print media and on T.V. to make the general public
familiar with Thalassaemia and how it can be prevented.
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67. *Mir Amer Ali Khan Magsi:
Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state the names of places
in Balochistan where new railway tracks were laid or repaired during
the last two years alongwith the details thereof?
Minister for Railways (Sardar Mahtab Ahmed Khan): No new Railway

track has been laid in Balochistan during last two years. However, the details of
repair & rehabilitation works carried out during last two years are listed as under:—
1. 3 Km sleeper renewal between Sibi and Mushkaf.
2. 2 KM sleeper renewal between Spezand and Sariab.
3. 1 KM track renewal between Shelabagh and Chaman.
4. Improvement of track in curves and straight portion with released

material between Panir and Sibi and Kila Abdullah - Shelabagh. -
Chaman section.
5. Replacement of 700 worn-out rails on Kila Abdullah-Shelabagh -

Chaman section.
6. The shortage of 3,00;000 cubic foot of stone-ballast has been recouped

in the track on Sibi-Quetta section on mainline.
7. 1.3 Kms sleeper renewal between Dera-Allah-Yar and Mangoli, 1.6

Kms from Km 120.4 to 122.00 between Dera-Murad-Jamali and Natal
on Sukkur Division has been carried out.
8. The shortage of 1,10,000 cubic foot of stone-ballast recouped in the

track from Dera-Allah-Yar to Sibi.
9. Kms track protection-band provided between Dingra and Dangoli

stations. In addition to above, day-to-day routine maintenance of track
is also being carried out.
68. *Mrs. Anusha Rahman Khan Advocate:

state:
(a) whether it is a fact that less sugar cane has been cultivated on
less area this year;
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(b) if so, the steps taken to combat the situation?

Gondal): (a) Yes. The first estimates received from the provinces indicated that
less sugarcane has been cultivated on less area this year.
(b) The steps taken to combat the situation are as under:
I. Ministry of Commerce has issued SRO to ban export of sugar.
II. FBR has been requested to remove 25% duty on import of sugar.
III. TCP has been asked to procure sugar up to the stock of 7.5 Lac tons
IV. The Provincial Governments have been asked to expedite payment to

sugarcane growers
69. *Ms. Parveen Masood Bhatti:
Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state:
(a) the total income earned by Pakistan Railways during the years
from 2002 to 2007; and
(b) the total expenditure of Pakistan Railways during the said period?
Minister for Railways (Sardar Mahtab Ahmed Khan): (a) and (b)
Income and expenditure of Pakistan Railways during the years 2002—2007 is as
under:
(Rs. In Billion)
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year 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07
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Income 14.812 14.636 17.830 18.183 19.194
Expenditure 20.466 19.996 21.063 27.370 30.309

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70. *Nawab Abdul Ghani Talpur:
(a) whether it is a fact that Railways land along side 4 KM railway

track between Kotri-Hyderabad has been sold;
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(b) if so, the justification thereof alongwith the criteria adopted?
Minister for Railways (Sardar Mahtab Ahmed Khan): (a) and (b) No
Railway land has been sold by Pakistan Railways alongside Railway Track Between
Kotri and Hyderabad.
71. *Pir Muhammad Aslam Bodla:
(a) the total number of drug addicts in Pakistan at present alongwith

the nature of addiction; and
(b) the steps taken to control the said addiction during the last three
years?

According to National Assessment Study-2000, the estimated number of drug addicts
in the country is about four million. These figures include cannabis users, psychotropic
substances users and heroin addicts etc. According to National Assessment Study
2006, there are at present about 628,000 opioid users (heroin, morphine, opium,
codine, pentazocine, buprenorphine etc) in Pakistan. Out of which approximately
484,000 are estimated heroin users. Moreover 125,000 injecting drug users has also
been estimated.
(b) (i) According to Sections 52 and 53 of the Control of Narcotic

Substances Act, 1997, the responsibility for the registration and rehabilitation of drug
addicts falls within the purview of Provincial Governments. The Provincial
Governments have been directed to earmark ten beds in each District Headquarters
Hospital for treatment and rehabilitation of drug addicts in the provinces.
(ii) Following steps have been taken by the Government for treatment
and rehabilitation of drug addicts in the country:—
¾ The Ministry of Narcotics Control/Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) has

established two 45— bed Model Addiction Treatment and
Rehabilitation Centres at , Islamabad and Quetta at a total cost of
Rs. 39.02 million each during the current financial year. These Centres
are providing free treatment, food, boarding and rehabilitation to drug
addicts.
¾ Ministry of Narcotics Control/ANF is providing treatment facilities to

injecting drug users and street children involved in solvent abuse under
a project titled “Treatment Programme for Injecting Drug Users
(IDUs)” for three years (2007—2010) costing Rs.19.70 million.
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¾ Additionally under the project “NGO’s Support Programme in
Treatment, Rehabilitation and Drug Abuse Prevention”, which ended
on 30th June, 2007 a number of credible NGOs running Treatment &
Rehabilitation Centres were provided financial assistance by ANF for
provision of free of cost treatment to addicts. The continuation of the
project beyond 30th June, 2007 was not approved by the Planning
Commission.
72. *Mian Javed Latif:
(a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan Railways constructed walls/

erected hedge within 500 feet on both sides of railway track from
Karachi to Landi Kotal during the year 2002 to 2007 by removing
encroachment at said area; and
(b) the total number of plants planted on both sides of the said track?
Minister for Railways (Sardar Mahtab Ahmed Khan): (a) 16750 feet
boundary/retaining wall had been constructed during 2002 to 2007 on Karachi—
Landi Kotal Section by removing encroachments within 500 feet of both sides of
track.
(b) 23400 numbers of trees have been planted during 2002 to 2007 on
Karachi - Landi Kotal Section alongside the Railway track.
73. *Mr. Abdul Majeed Khan Khanan Khail:

state:
(a) whether it is a fact that the mill owners did not purchase the crop
of sugar cane cultivated during the year, 2007-08; if so, the
reasons thereof;
(b) whether it is also a fact that the mill owners particularly Fecto
Sugar Mills have not made the payment of sugar cane to the
farmers so far; if so, the steps taken in this regard?

Gondal): (a) Out of 63.9 million tons of sugarcane produced during 2007-08 the
sugar mills have purchased 52.8 million tons of sugarcane worth Rs.78.23 billion.
The rest was used for seed and making gur by the farmers.
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(b) As per statement of Cane Commissioner Punjab, Fecto sugar mill
have purchased sugarcane of Rs.1.008 billion. They paid Rs.0.895 billion upto
31-7-2008 and only 0.117 billion are outstanding. MINFAL is in touch with the
Provincial Governments to ensure the payment of the remaining sugarcane growers.
74. *Haji Muhammad Akram Ansari:

state whether there is any proposal to introduce rationing system in the
country to provide flour, rice, sugar and ghee at cheaper rates to the
people; if so, the details thereof?

Gondal): No. But MINFAL is working on a comprehensive pro-poor Food Assistance
Program in Pakistan.
A draft proposal for the same is under consideration and it is mainly based
on the following points:
1. Lessons from global situation.

2. Facts and assumptions regarding domestic situation.
3. Identification of poor.
4. Mode of Assistance.
5. Estimated cost and source of financing.
6. Impacts.
As soon as the proposal is ready for implementation, it will be made known

to august house and media before implementation.
75. *Syed Nasir Ali Shah:
(a) whether it is a fact that the train service from Bostan to Zhob has
been discontinued; if so, the reason thereof; and
(b) whether it is also a fact that the Railways track of the said route
has been sold; if so, the rate thereof?
Minister for Railways (Sardar Mehtab Ahmad Khan): (a) It is a fact

that the train service NG-9-Up/NG-10-Dn (Mixed Passenger) running between
Bostan- Zhob was suspended with effect from 15-10-1985 for being un patronized.
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Finally the section was closed on 01-07-1991 alongwith other eight (8) un
remunerative sections.
(b) Track material of Bostan –Zhob Railway line has been sold out through
advertised tenders and the material is being dismantled by the successful bidders as
per details given below:—
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S. No. BeatTender No. Firms Price
opened on Name
29-10-2007
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1. Km. 0.33 191-W/7/Pt-III (1) Haji Akhtar Muhammad Rs. 7,98,00,000/-
to 60 Km. & Co. Plot No.
82-83, St. # 6,
Sector 1-10/3,
Islamabad.
2. Km 61 to 191-W/7/Pt-III (2) Nawaz Khan Rs.5,00.00.000/-

120 Km. Trading C.226/6,
Abdul Qayyum
Road. Badami
Bagh Lahore.
3. Km 121 to 191W/7/Pt-III (3) Trading C.226/6, Rs. 5,75,00.000/-

180 Km. Abdul Qayyum
Road, Badami
Bagh Lahore.
4. Km 181 to 191-W/7/Pt-III (4) Haji Akhtar Muhammad Rs. 8,02,00,000/-

240 Km. & Co. Plot No. 82-83,
St. # 6, Sector 1-10/3,
Islamabad.
5. Km 241 to 191-W/7/Pt-III (5)

Nawaz Khan Rs.3,49,00,000/-
295.5 Km.Trading C.226/6,
Abdul Qayyum
Road, Badami
Bagh Lahore.
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Total Rs. 30,24,00,000/-
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76. *Mr. Muhammad Hanif Abbasi:

state:
(a) whether it is a fact that a Task Force has been set up to overcome
wheat crisis and check/control its smuggling;
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(b) if so, the achievements of the said Task Force, so far?
Reply not received.
77. *Engineer Usman Khan Tarakai:
(a) the daily average of patients medically examined by each Doctor

of Federal Government Services Hospital, Islamabad and Pakistan
Institution of Medical Sciences, Islamabad during the last three
months; and
(b) whether it is a fact that regular doctors oftenly examining the

patients by themselves; if so, the steps taken in this regard?
Minister for Health (Ms. Sherry Rehman): (a) The daily average of
patients medically examined by each doctor of Federal government Services Hospital
is 40 & Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences is 36 for the last 3 months;
(b) Trained regular Medical Officers have the prime responsibility of

providing care to the patients, under guidance of their senior specialists. The house
officers are there to assist and learn and they can not give independent treatment to
any patient.
78. *Ms. Shahnaz Saleem:

state:
(a) whether any subsidy has been granted on DAP fertilizer; if so,
the details thereof; and
(b) whether there is any proposal to fix the price of die said fertilizer
to counter the increase in the value of dollar against Pak rupee?

Gondal): (a) Yes. Rs. 470/- per 50 Kg bag for 2007-2008. Rs. 1000/50 Kg, proposed
for 2008-09.
(b) Yes.
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79. *Begum Ishrat Ashraf:
(a) the total number of Pakistanis imprisoned in Nepal at present

alongwith the offence committed and punishment awarded; and
(b) the steps taken by the Government for their release?
Minister for Foreign Affairs (Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi):

(a) and (b) Our Mission in Kathmandu has informed that there are four Pakistani
nationals under detention/serving sentence in Nepal as per following details.
(i) Mr. Abdul Khalig s/o Muhammad Esa.—He was arrested on August
22, 1997 on possession of drugs and is serving 15-year imprisonment.
(ii) Mr. Nasrullah Khan S/o Ghulam Hyder.—He was arrested on August
22, 1997 on charges of possession of drugs and is also serving 15-year imprisonment.
(iii) Mr. Maqsood Lala S/o Haji Dawood.—He was arrested on June 4,
1999 on charges of carrying fake currency and was awarded 4-year imprisonment
and was fined NPR. 156,800. He was again arrested on July 13, 2004 on charges of
overstaying in Nepal. He is expected to be released next year.
(iv) Mr. Abdul Wahab.—He was arrested on charges of carrying fake

currency on July 30, 2007 and is under detention. His case is under process in the
court.
80. *Mr. Nawab Ali Wassan:
(a) whether any medical aid is provided to the drug addicts;
(b) the number of rehabilitation centres for drug addicts established

in the country with their locations;
(c) whether there is any proposal to set up free of cost rehabilitation

centre for drug addicts in district Khairpur Mirs, Sindh; if so,
when it will be implemented?

Gondal): (a) Yes.
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(b) Government has established two Model Addiction Treatment and
Rehabilitation Centres one each at Islamabad and Quetta for the treatment and
rehabilitation of drug addicts in the country.
(c) Presently there is no proposal to set up a Treatment & Rehabilitation

Centre in District Khairpur Mirs, Sindh.
81. *Syed Zafar Ali Shah:
Will the Minister for Health be pleased to state whether it is a fact that
the Health Centres and Basic Health Units of Sindh have recently been
taken over by the Federal Government; if so, the justification thereof?
Minister for Health (Ms. Sherry Rehman): (a) The Federal Government
has no direct relationship with the Basic Health Units or Rural Health Centers of
Sindh.
(b) Two years ago under a so called President Primary Health Initiative.
6 Basic Health Units were given over to NGO, Sindh Rural Support Program. More
recently under a renamed Peoples Primary Health Initiatives a further 10 BHUs
have been given and the Health Ministry of Sindh is considering out sourcing Rural
Health Centers as well.
82. *Mrs. Shamshad Sattar Bachani:
Will the Minister for Food, Agriculture and livestock be pleased to

state the price of DAP fertilizers separately at present?

Gondal): (a) At present subsidized price of DAP fertilizer in different cities are as
under:—
City Prices in Rs.

as on 7-08-2008
Karachi 3100
Hyderabad 3100
Sukkur 3150
Bahawalpur 3150
Multan 3200
Faisalabad 3400
Lahore 3000
Rawalpindi 3150
Peshawar 2900
Quetta 3000
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83. *Mrs. Shagufta Sadiq:

state:
(a) the production of rice in the country registered during the year,
2007-08; and
(b) whether the rice has been exported abroad during the said period;
if so, the name of the country where exported?

Gondal): (a) The production of rice in the country registered during the year
2007-08 is as under:—
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Province Basmati Irri/ Total
Others
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Punjab 2451 838 3289
Sindh — 1818 1818
NWFP — 124 124
Balochistan — 331 331
Pakistan 2451 3111 5562

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(b) Yes, the rice has been exported abroad during 2007-08. The name of
the countries where exported are given in Annex-I.
(Annexure has been placed in the National Assembly Library)
84. *Mrs. Khurshid Begum:
Will the Minister for Health be pleased to state that:
(a) whether it is a fact that the Government has not established Burn
Center in Southern Districts of NWFP, so far;
(b) if so, whether threre is any proposal to establish Kidney and Burn
Centers at Distt. Kohat and other Southern District of NWFP?
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Minister for Health (Ms. Sherry Rehman): (a) It is a fact that the
Federal government has not established Burn Center in Southern Districts of NWFP.
(b) Currently there is no proposal with Federal Government to establish

Kidney & Burn Center at District Kohat and other Southern Districts of NWFP and
the immediate responsibility for this would lie with the NWFP Health Department.
85. *Malik Abrar Ahmed:
Will the Minister for Health be pleased to refer to Starred Question

No.65 replied on 9-6-2006 and to state:
(a) the present status of the construction of Burn Unit Centre in PIMS,
Islamabad; and
(b) whether there is any proposal to set up a Burn Unit in FGSH,

Islamabad; if so, when it will be implemented alongwith the detail
thereof?
Minister for Health (Ms. Sherry Rehman): (a) The construction work
(Civil & Electromedical) of Burn Care Centre in PIMS has been completed and the
center is functioning w.e.f. 05-11-2007 and providing treatment facility for patients
of acute burn injuries round the clock.
(b) There is no proposal, presently, to set up a Burn Unit in FGSH,

Islamabad.
86. *Miss. Shagufta Jumani:
(a) the total number of patients of Hepatitis “C” in Sindh at present;

and
(b) the steps taken for their treatment?
Minister for Health (Ms. Sherry Rehman): (a) As per Pakistan Medical
Research Council (PMRC) prevallencery survey, In Sindh, prevalence of Hepatitis
B is 2-5% & Hepatitis C is 5 %; However the Hepatitis C patients screened &
registered in 20 hospitals (Program’s sentinel sites — Ist generation of surveillance
system) established in Sindh, (List attached at Annex-I) is 9635.
(b) As viral hepatitis B & C is an emerging public health problem. The

Government of Pakistan has embarked up on Viral Hepatitis Prevention & Control
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since September 2005, with a total financial outlay of Rs.2.594 billion for five years
(2005-2010); Hence covering all forms of viral hepatitis i.e. prevention & control of
both water borne (Hepatitis A & E) and blood borne (Hepatitis B & C);and the
present peoples Government has prioritized this issue and the activates are to be
enhanced. Presently the program is executing the following activities by utilizing the
existing health infrastructure at Federal, Provincial & District levels:
Establishment and installation of acute Viral Hepatitis Surveillance

System including screening, counseling and viral hepatitis disease
treatment facilities in 150 teachings and District/Agency Headquarters
Hospital, and has covered all districts/Agencies in the country.
Reduction of vulnerability to Hepatitis B in high risk groups thus

vaccination of health care workers, prison inmates, patients on dialysis
and frequent blood transfusion i.e. hemophilic, thalasemics; Intravenous
drug users, zanzir zani groups, Para military forces and sanitary workers;
closely coordinating with the Expended Program on Immunization (EPI)
which is universally immunizing children under one (01) year.
Mass advocacy & awareness campaign through a well targeted

Behavior Change Communication (BCC) strategy on persistent basis.
Improvement of health workers knowledge for prevention of Viral

Hepatitis through good clinical practices and establishment of proper
hospital waste management system in 120 Districts in three phases.
Strengthening of the national blood transfusion services to ensure safety

of blood and blood products, in coordination with National AIDS Control
Program.
Capacity building of the national and Provincial & Districts health

departments for efficient and effective prevention and control of viral
hepatitis.
Developed national guidelines on various technical aspects of viral

hepatitis control and impart trainings to the relevant stalk holders up to
District level i.e. on:
(i) Sterilization guidelines for invasive devices/instruments used in

medical, surgical & dental interventions.
(ii) National guidelines on viral hepatitis case management and

counseling for high-risk groups.
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(iii) National guidelines for injection safety, devices control and

hospital/ biological waste disposal management.
National community-based guidelines for safe drinking water and sanitation.
87. *Haji Roz-ud-Din:

state:
(a) the steps taken by the Government during the last three years for
providing incentives to the farmers; and
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(b) the steps taken to provide standard seeds to the farmers of
Balochistan?
Reply not received.
88. *Dr. Darshan:
(a) the names of Pakistanis imprisoned in Turkmanistan at present,

alongwith the offence committed and punishment awarded; and
(b) the steps taken by the Government for their release?

(a) and (b) At present, no Pakistani national is imprisoned in Turkmenistan.
89. *Mr. Ghous Bux Khan Maher:
(a) the total quantity of increase made in the cultivation of poppy

crop in Afghanistan during the year 2007-08;
(b) the total quantity of the said crop sent to other countries pars
through Pakistan; and
(c) the increase of decrease registered in the cultivation of the said

crop in the country during the said period?

Figures are not available because Afghan Government/international agencies have
not completed the survey on cultivation of poppy crop during the year 2007-08.
(b) Since the cultivation figures are not available, the total quantity sent to
other countries through Pakistan cannot be ascertained.
(c) There is a decrease in cultivation of poppy in the country during the

said period.
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90. *Ms. Tasneem Siddiqui:
(a) the prescribed procedure for determining the price of medicines

imported and produced in the country;
(b) the ratio of profit allowed to importers or producers and procedure

for its determination; and
(c) the reason of high price of medicines in Pakistan as compared to

neighbouring countries?
Minister for Health (Ms. Sherry Rehman): (a) Prices of medicines are
regulated by the Federal Government under Section 12 I of the Drugs Act, 1976.
EXISTING PRICING PROCEDURE
Since April 2004 uniform prices of medicines are fixed by the Federal
Government on the recommendation of Price Recommendatory Committee / Price
Advisory Committee. This committee has representation from the all the Provinces,
Ministry of Finance, Pakistan Pharmaceutical Medical Association, Network for
consumer protection and Help Line Trust for Health/Education Improvement and
Consumer Rights whereas the representatives of pharmaceutical industry attend
the meeting as observers. Prices are calculated on the basis of following laid down
TOR’s and parameters:
(a) NEW CHEMICAL ENTITIES
Prices of medicines are fixed at an average of the prices prevailing in the

SAARC countries. In case, if the medicine is not available in the SAARC countries,
international prices (particularly Australia / New Zealand) are considered and personal
hearings are provided to the firms in Committee meetings for negotiating the prices
of medicines.
Prices as mentioned in the proforma invoice for imported medicines and

costing data for locally manufactured medicines are also considered for new chemical
entities besides other parameters and Maximum Retail Price (MRP) is calculated
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by applying following formulas:—
Imported medicines
MRP = C&F +40% Mark-up

Whereas
C&F = Cost & Freight
(Note- the Mark-up is allowed to cover the expenses)
Locally manufactured medicines.
(a) Non-Sterile Products

MRP= Prime Cost+75% Mark-up
Whereas
Prime Cost = Raw material cost + Packaging material cost+ Direct
labour cost
(b) Sterile Products
MRP=Prime Cost + 90% Mark-up
The members / medical experts in the Committee also discuss prices of

various medicines particularly the expensive preparations keeping in view per day
treatment cost of the drug as compared to therapeutic equivalents.
(b) GENERIC MEDICINES

Uniform prices are fixed for generics as summarized below:—
I. Average price of medicines of same composition(s)/generic(s)

registered before constitution of Price Recommendatory Committee.
II. Prices of new strength of medicines are awarded on-pro-rata of earlier

price of same composition / generic fixed by the Price Recommendatory
Committee (PRC).
III. Average price of earlier registered therapeutic equivalents in case no

earlier exact substitute(s) / generic(s) registered in the country.
IV. Minimum 15% less than the brand leader price in case where data as
mentioned vide (I) to (III) above not available. Raw and packaging
material cost analysis is also considered.
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(b) Ratio of profit allowed to importers/producers are calculated as under:-
Imported medicines
MRP= C&FxE.R$ + 40% Mark-up

(The Mark-up is allowed to cover the expenses)
Whereas
C&F = Cost & Freight
E.R $ = Exchange Rate in US dollar
Mark up = budget variable cost
Break-up of 40% Mark-up

Custom duty 10%
Insurance 01%
Bank Charges 0.5%
Cleaning Charges 0.5%
Misc. Exp 01%
Retailer & Distributor Discounts 21%
Importer’s profit 06%
Locally manufactured medicines
Non-Sterile Products
MRP = Price Cost +75% Mark-up
Sterile Products
MRP = Prime Cost + 90% Mark-up
Break-up of 75% Mark-up
Manufacturing expenses other than 9%

labor e.g Electricity water gas & depreciation
Administration & Selling, expenses 20%
Financial expenses 5%
Retailers & Distributors discount 26%
Income tax 05%
Manufacturer’s profit 10%
Additional Mark-up to 15% is allowed to meet expenses on stringent cGMP

compliances, maintenance of 24 hours sterile environment, hepa filters, Hvac system
etc.
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(c) There is a common public perception that prices of medicines are
cheaper in neighboring countries as compared to Pakistan which is partially true.
There are certain drugs which are cheaper in neighboring countries but there are
many drugs which are cheaper in Pakistan. In 2007 an apple to apple comparison
(multinational to multinational) of 178 essential drugs marketed by multinational
companies depicted that 108 (61%) drugs are cheaper in Pakistan whereas 70(39%)
drugs are cheaper in India. However, prices of drugs marketed by local companies
in India are generally lower than prices of drugs marketed by local companies in
Pakistan due to following reasons:—
1. Raw materials for most commonly used medicines are produced in

India whereas in Pakistan share of locally produced raw materials is
approximately 5%.
2. India has large scale manufacturing base and industry enjoy much
larger economies of scale.
3. India has developed its industrial base for manufacturing of

pharmaceutical machinery and excipients which also decrease
manufacturing cost of medicines.
91. *Mrs. Fouzia Habib:
Will the Minister for Women Development be pleased to state the names
of NGOs working in the country which participated in the International
Women Conferences held in Pakistan during the last four years?
Minister for Women Development (Ms. Sherry Rehman): Ministry

of Women Development and National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW)
had organized the following three International conferences during the last four
years:—
(i) International Conference on Gender Mainstreaming and the Millennium

Development Goals (MDGs) held on 28-30 March, 2005 at Islamabad.
(ii) 5th South Asia Ministerial Conference: Celebrating Beijing+10 held

on 3-5 May, 2005 at Islamabad
(iii) International Conference “The Other Self: Conflict, Confusion or

Compromise” on 8-9 December, 2006 at Lahore.
2. The names of the NGOs which participated in the said conferences

are Annex-I
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Annex-I
NAME OF NGOs WHICH PARTICIPATED IN THE INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCES
The following NGOs participated in the International Conference on Gender

Mainstreaming and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) held on 28—30
March, 2005 at Islamabad:—
i. All Pakistan Women Association (APWA)
ii. ROZAN
iii. SUNGI Development Foundation
iv. Aurat Foundation
v Behbood Association
vi. Shirkat Gah
vii. Business & Professional Women’s Organization
The following NGOs participated in the 5th South Asia Ministerial Conference:
Celebrating Beijing+10 held on 3—5 May, 2005 at Islamabad:—
i. Aurat Foundation
ii. Shirkat Gah
iii. All Pakistan Women Association (APWA)
iv. Bahbood Association
v. SACH
vi. ROZAN
vii. OXFAM
viii. Jurist Consult
ix. Business & Professional Women’s Organization
The following NGOs participated in the International Conference “The Other

Self: Conflict, Confusion or Compromise” on 8-9 December, 2006 at Lahore:—
i. Pakistan Voluntary Health and Nutrition Association (PAVHNA),
Karachi.
ii. Strengthening Participating Organization (SPO), Islamabad
iii. Aurat Foundation, Lahore, Karachi.
iv. Mashal Books, Lahore
v. Bunyad Foundation, Lahore
vi. Tameer, Lahore
vii. K-2 Development Organization, Gilgit
viii. Khwendo Dor, Peshawar
ix. Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), Lahore
x. All Pakistan Women Association (APWA), Lahore
xi. Lawyers for Human Rights & Legal Aid (LHRLA), Karachi.
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92. *Justice (R) Fakharunnisa Khokhar:

state:
(a) whether it is a fact that the bird flue disease exists in the country;
and
(b) if so, the steps being taken by the Government to combat the
situation?
Reply not received.
93. *Mrs. Bushra Rehman:
(a) whether there is any proposal under consideration to establish a

drug Regulatory Authority;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it will be
implemented?
Minister for Health (Ms. Sherry Rehman): (a) Yes, there is proposal
under consideration for establishment of Drug Regulatory Authority.
(b) The details are at Annex-A. The Ministry of Health will present the
Bill in the National Assembly after getting approval for the Cabinet.
ISLAMABAD: KARAMAT HUSSAIN NIAZI,

The 12th August, 2008. Secretary.
PCPPI—1125(08) NA—12-8-2008—700.
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6th Session
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT
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“UNSTARRED QUESTIONS AND THEIR REPLIES”
For Wednesday, the 13th August, 2008
69. Miss Marvi Memon:
Will the Minister for Narcotics Control be pleased to state the steps
being taken to control the sale of narcotics in the country?
Minister for Narcotics Control(Mr. Nazar Muhammad Gondal):

Following steps have been taken to control the sale of narcotics:—
a. A major policy decision was taken by Pakistan in 1979 with the

promulgation of Hadd Ordinance, thereby prohibiting production, sales
and consumption of all kinds of Narcotics drugs.
b. The Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997 which is a

comprehensive law was enacted on 7th July, 1997. Under the said
Act the cultivation, production, sale and consumption of narcotic drugs,
psychotropic substances and precursor chemicals is prohibited and
whosoever contravenes the provisions of section 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of
the Act is liable to punishment according to the prevailing laws of the
country. As such, there are no outlets for sale of narcotic drugs in the
country.
70. Dr. Donya Aziz:
Will the Minister for Health be pleased to state the prescribed criteria
for the recognition of private Medical Colleges by Pakistan Medical
and Dental Council?
Minister for Health(Ms. Sherry Rehman) : The prescribed criteria for

recognition of public and private medical colleges by the Pakistan Dedical and Dental
Council mainly envisage the following:—
(i) Infrastructure.
(ii) Faculty.
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(iii) Attached Hospital.

(iv) Affiliation with the University.
Detailed criteria is attached as Annex-A.
71. Dr. Donya Aziz:
Will the Minister for Health be pleased to state the total number of
new Lady Health Worker recruited during the year 2002 to 2007?
Minister for Health(Ms. Sherry Rehman) : The total number of new

LHWs recruited during the year 2002 to 2007 are as under:
Year Number of new recruited LHWs

2002 11192
2003 11746
2004 2288
2005 7799
2006 2308
2007 6022
Total 41355
72. Mrs. Belum Husnain:
Will the Minister for Women Development be pleased to state the details
of the projects recently started under the “Jaffa Kash Aurat”
programme alongwith the province-wise details of the funds allocated
for each of the said programme?
Minister for Women Development (Ms. Sherry Rehman): Three

projects under the ‘Jafakash Aurat’ programme were started during 2005-06 which
are going to complete by 30-06-2008.
Another project ‘Econimic Empowerment of Rural Women in Tharparker,

Sindh’ was approved and started its activities during 2007-08 with a total commitment
of MoWD amounting to Rs. 8.750 million and NGO Share of Rs. 26.250 million and
Rs. 3.240 million were provided to the NGO during 2007-08 and the remaining
MoWD Share will be provided during 2008-09.
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73. Sheikh Waqqas Akram:
(a) the total number of entourage of the Prime Minister during his
recent visit to Saudi Arabia alongwith the expenditure incurred
thereof; and
(b) the total number of entourage of the formers Prime Ministers

delegations during their visits to Saudi Arabia during the years
from 2002 to 2007?
Minister for Foreign Affairs(Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi) :

(a-b) The requisite information is being compiled and will be submitted shortly.
74. Rana Mahmood -ul- Hassan:
Will the Minister for Women Development be pleased to state:
(a) the district-wise funds allocated under Gender Reform Action

Plan during the financial year, 2006-07 and 2007-08;
(b) the procedure adopted for monitoring the utilization of the said
funds; and
(c) whether it is a fact that financial irregularities were un-earthed

in the said funds at large scale; if so, the steps taken or being
taken in this regard?
Minister for Women Development(Ms. Sherry Rehman):(a) Under

National Gender Reforms Action Plan (GRAP) Rs. 250 million were disbursed to
111 districts @ Rs.2.2522 million each in Financial Year 2005-2006 as Gender
Development Grants (GDGs). (List at Annex–I). No funds were allocated under
GRAP during FY 2006-07 and 2007-08 to any of the districts.
(b) The monitoring of utilization of Gender Development Grants (GDGs)

includes reporting procedures and visits. This is a three tier mechanism. At the
highest level is GRAP/Ministry of Women Development (MoWD) responsible for
coordinating the activities of four provinces and preparing national level reports.
At the second level is the Provincial Women Development Departments

(WDD) acting as a facilitator. Each WDD is responible for consolidated quarterly
progress reports showing district-wise progress of the initiatives/activities undertaken
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by the District Government, and funded out of the Gender Development Grants,
expenditure made, beneficiaries, etc.
At the third level are the District Governments responsible for the
identification, approval and execution /implementation of activities under the funds
transferred to Account IV in accordance with the guidelines provided to them. The
Council gives approval for each scheme separately.
To facilitate the process of monitoring the Project Management Office

(PMO) GRAP Islamabad has taken following steps:—
• A committee of focal persons from Provincial Women Development

Departments has been formulated which conducts meetings at PMO
GRAP and liaise with districts and PMO GRAP regularly.
• Focal Persons at the level of districts have also been nominated by

the District Governments who report regularly to Provincial Focal
Persons on one hand and directly to PMO, GRAP Islamabad on the
other hand.
• Consolidated Quarterly Progress Reports are received from the

Provincial Women Development Departments (PWDDs) and these
are scrutinized and finalized at PMO GRAP.
• Monitoring visits by the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer PMO GRAP

Islamabad.
• Monitoring indicators have been developed for various activities of

GDGs
• Gender Management Units (GMUs) have been established by Punjab

Gender Reform Action Plan (GRAP) at district level. The Gender
Specialists working in these GMUs are continuously monitoring the
progress of GDGs at district level.
In addition the Planning Commission has itself taken interest in monitoring

of GDGs.
(c) No financial irregularity has been reported as yet. The funds are still
in the process of utilization.
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75. Maulvi Asmatullah:
to state the district-wise total number of people in Balochistan to whom
financial assistance was provided from Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal during
the last fiscal year alongwith the details thereof?
Minister for Social Welfare and Special Education(Nawabzada

Khawaja Muhammad Khan Hoti):Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal is providing financial
assistance under Food Support Programme (FSP) and Individual Financial Assistance
(IFA). The District-wise total number of people in Balochistan to whom Financial
Assistance was provided during the last fiscal year (2007-2008) is as under:—
(a) Food Support Programme (FSP):
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S.No District No. of Amount
Benefisheries (Rs.)
————————————————————————————————
1 Awaran 1.473 4,410,000
2 Barkhan 1.472 4,416,000
3 Bolan 3.038 9,114,000
4 Chaghi 1,134 3,381.000
5 Dera Bugti 1,519 4,557,000
6 Gowadar 1,472 4,197,000
7 Jaffarabad 4.557 13,557,000
8 Thal Magsi 1.519 4,524,000
9 Kharan 3.022 9,066.000
10 Khuzdar 4.557 13,542,000
11 Kohlu 1,483 4,449,000
12 Lasbella 3,038 9,072,000
13 Loralai 3,038 9,114.000
14 Mastung 1,519 4,557,000
15 Musa Khail 1,472 4.416,000
16 Naseerabad 3,038 9,114,000
17 Noshki 1.904 5,712,000
18 Panjgoor 2,944 8,832,000
19 Pishin 4.479 13.437.000
20 Qalat 3,038 9,114.000
21 Qilla 3.038 9.114,000
Abdullah
22 Qilla 2.944 8.832.000
Saifullah
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Benefisheries (Rs.)
————————————————————————————————
23 Quetta 3.600 10,800,000
24 Sibi 1,519 4,557,000
25 Turbat 6,076 18,228,000
26 Zhob 3,022 9,066,000
27 Ziarat 1,479 4,437,000
————————————————————————————————
GrandTotal:— 71,394 213,615,000
————————————————————————————————
(b) Individual Financial Assistance (IFA):
1 Awaran 32 240,300
2 Barkhan 40 210.000
3 Bolan 46 386,300
4 Chaghi 30 307,872
5 Dera Bugti 140 619,400
6 Gowadar 625 3,054,510
7 Jaffarabad 34 360.840
8 Jhal Magsi 34 145,100
9 Kharan 29 190,842
10 Khuzdar 13 216,200
11 Kohlu 51 252,000
12 Lasbella 31 391.140
13 Loralai 74 658,790
14 Mastung 105 1.061,060
15 Musa 8 208,000
Khail
16 Naseerabad 59 537.650
17 Noshki 107 679.850
18 Panjgoor 66 340,710
19 Pishin 43 873.730
20 Qalat 56 363,175
21 Qilla 27 563,800
Abdullah
22 Qilla 20 539.300
Saifullah
23 Quetta 1,564 12,559,750
24 Sherani 21 140,000
25 Sibi 33 347,310
26 Turbat 1,533 7,506,190
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Benefisheries (Rs.)
————————————————————————————————
27 Washuk 2 28,000
28 Zhob 41 490,210
29 Ziarat 15 236,000
————————————————————————————————
GrandTotal:— 4,879 33,508,029
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
SUMMARY
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No. of Amount
Beneficiaries (Rs. in Million)
————————————————————————————————
FSP 71.394 213.615
IFA 4,879 33.508
————————————————————————————————
Total 76,273 247.123
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76. Ms. Shireen Arshad Khan:
(a) the total number of Pakistani prisoners released by India on 14th

August, 2007;
(b) the total number of Indian prisoners released by Pakistan on

said date; and
(c) the charge levelled against those prisoners?
Minister for Foreign Affairs (Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi):(a)

India released 22 civil prisoners and 48 fishermen on August
14, 2007.
(b) Pakistan released 34 civil prisioners and 100 fishermen on the

said date.
(c) Our High commission in New Delhi has repeatedly approached the
Indian authorities to provide the details of offences committed by Pakistani prisoners
but despite repeated requests, the Indian authorities have not provided such details.
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77. Sheikh Salahuddin:
(a) whether it is a fact that Rs.22.00 million was allocated by the

Federal Government for replacement of old equipment and up-
gradation of Radiology Department to Digital Radiography
Department at JPMC Karachi under PSDP, 2007-08;
(b) if so, whether the project was completed and the sanctioned
amount was utilized by 30-6-08?
Minister for Health(Ms. Sherry Rehman): (a) It is correct that

Rs. 22.00 million was allocated by the Federal Government for the project replacement
of old equipment and upgradation of radiology Departments at JPMC during PSDP
2007-08.
(b) The project was completed on 30-06-2008. The allocated amount of

Rs. 22.00 million was utilized by 30-06-2008.
78. Sheikh Salahuddin:
(a) whether it is a fact that Rs. 180.00 million was allocated by the
Federal Government for Establishment of Institute of Neuro
Surgery at JPMC Karachi under the PSDP 2007-08;
(b) if so, the amount received and spent by the Ministry and the
progress made so far in execution of the above project?
Minister for Health (Ms. Sherry Rehman): (a) It is correct that

Rs. 180.00 million was allocated by the Federal Government for the development
project “ Establishment of Institute of Neurosurgery at JPMC”, Karachi under
PSDP 2007-08.
(b) Total amount received was Rs. 115.32 million out of which Rs. 114.485
million were spent. The progress made so far in execution of above project is
reflected as under in tabulated form:
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S.No. PC-I item Allocation Releases Expenditure
2007-08 2007-08 2007-08
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1. Civil Works 3.500 3.089 3.053
2. Equipment 136.500 101.692 101.692
3. Furniture 16.050 0.000 0.000
4. Contingencies 0.580 0.611 0.000
5. Establishment Charges 23.370 9.740 9.740
————————————————————————————————
Total 180.00 115.132 114.485
————————————————————————————————
The project has made considerable progress. All major equipment has been
procured and is being installed. The junior staff for the institute has been recruited.
The project will be completed by June. 2009. It may be mentioned that the building
for the institute is being built at a cost of Rs. 75.00 million by a community donor.
79. Dr. Talat Mahesar:
to state the total number of employees presently working in the Head
Office of Bait-ul-Mal alongwith their provincial break-up?

Khawaja Muhammad Khan Hoti):At present total 283 employees are working in
Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal, Head Office, Province-wise break-up is at Annex-A
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80. Dr. Talat Mahesar:
to state the province-wise total persons who have been granted financial
assistance from Bait-ul-Mall during the last five years?

Khawaja Muhammad Khan Hoti): Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) provides
assistance to destitute, widow, orphan, invalid, infirm and other needy persons
irrespective of their gender, caste, creed and religion through its following ongoing
projects/schemes:—
(i) Food Support Program (FSP)
(ii) Child Support Program (CSP)
(iii) Individual Financial Assistance (IFA)
The province-wise total number of persons who have been granted financial
assistance from Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) during, last 5 years is as under:—
(i) Food Support Programme (FSP)

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(Numbers)
————————————————————————————————
S. No. Province 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
—————————————————————————————————————
1 Punjab 624,680 644.000 752,192 739.782 1,013,400
2 Sindh 259,960 268.000 313,024 293.460 402,000
3 NWFP & FATA 219,220 226.000 263,968 280.758 384,600
4 Balochistan 45,590 47,000 54.896 71,394 97,800
5 ICT, AJK & N.Areas 63,050 65.000 75,920 74,606 102,200
—————————————————————————————————————
Grand Total: (Nos) 1,212,500 1,250.000 1,460,000 1,460,000 2,000,000
—————————————————————————————————————
(ii) Child Support Programme (CSP)

(Numbers)
—————————————————————————————————————
S.No. Province 2006-07 2007-08
—————————————————————————————————————
1 Punjab — 4,197
2 Sindh 660 4,746
3 NWFP 4,330
—————————————————————————————————————
Grand Total 660 13,273
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(iii) Individual Financial Assistance (IFA)

(Numbers)
—————————————————————————————————————
S. No. Province 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
—————————————————————————————————————
1 Punjab 9,126 11.125 9.155 11,592 23.775
2 Sindh 6,108 9,978 10,444 2,274 3.097
3 NWFP 2,055 4,574 4,484 3,695 4,367
4 Balochistan 2,195 2,122 1,881 1,213 6,277
5 1CT AJK & 1.746 2,244 2,744 1.428 2.263
N.Areas
—————————————————————————————————————
Grand Total: 21,230 30,043 28,708 20,202 39,779
————————————————————————————————
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81. Mr. Faiz Muhammad Khan:
to state:
(a) the grants provided to the district Mansehra by Bait-ul-Mal during

the last three years; and
(b) the names and addresses of those persons of the said area to
whom financial assistance was provided during the said period?

Khawaja Muhammad Khan Hoti):(a) Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) provides
assistance to destitute, widow, orphan, invalid, infirm and other needy persons
irrespective of their gender, caste, creed and religion through its following ongoing
schemes:—
(i) Food Support Program (FSP)
(ii) Individual Financial Assistance (IFA)
The detail of funds remitted/disbursed during last three years in district

Mansehra is as under:—
(i) Food Support Programme (FSP)

————————————————————————————————
Quota 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Grand Total
Amount Amount Amount Rs ( million)
————————————————————————————————
17392 31.936 35.444 56.495 123.875
————————————————————————————————
(ii) Individual Financial Assistance

————————————————————————————————
S. No Year No. of Persons Amount Rs.
————————————————————————————————
1 2005-06 133 2849050
2 2006-07 78 1849540
3 2007-08 98 3305501
————————————————————————————————
Total 309 8004091
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(b) The record of Food Support Programme (FSP) and Individual
Financial Assistance (IFA) beneficiaries are maintained manually, it is therefore,
not possible to provide the names and addresses of beneficiaries of District Mansehra
who got financial assistance from Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) during last 3 years
due to huge volume of the information.
82. Mrs. Shakeela Khanam Rashid:
(a) the gender-wise total number of Doctors of the Federal

Government hospital sent on deputation to Middle Eastern
countries during the last five years; and
(b) whether the salaries of male and female doctors are different; if
so, the details thereof?
Minister for Health (Ms. Sherry Rehman): (a) No doctor from Federal
Government Hospitals has been sent on deputation, during the last five years, to the
Middle Eastern Countries.
(b) The salaries of the Male and Female doctors are the same.
83. Nosheen Saeed:
Will the Minister for Women Development be pleased to state the steps
taken to improve the working conditions of female employees for
enhancing their capability?
Minister for Women Development (Ms. Sherry Rehman):With a view

to provide safe and improved working conditions to female employees. the following
amendment in section 2 (b) of the Removal from Service (Special Powers)
Ordinance, 2000 is in the process of approval:—
“Gender Harassment at Workplace causing interference with work

performance and creating an intimidating, hostile uncongenial work
environment”.
2. National Gender Reform Action Plan (GRAP) is the largest project

on the portfolio of Ministry of Women Development. The overall Project Goal is to
promote women’s access to socio-economic and political empowerment through
mainstreaming gender in all government processes, programmes and at all levels of
governance structure.
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3. One of the main intervention of National GRAP is Women Employment
in Public Sector. Under this area following initiatives has been taken to improve the
working condition of female employees:—
i. Establishment of Gender Development Sections (GDSs) in five

Ministries/Divisions (Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Law & Justice,
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Planning & Development
Division, Establishment Division) to mainstream gender concerns/issues
for improvement of working condition of female employees and
mainstream gender issues in all policies/projects.
4. Through these Ministries/Divisions following interventions has been

undertaken:—
i. A day care Centre has been established in Establishment Division in
2007 which is working efficiently.
ii. The day care centre of Ministry of Women Development has been
upgraded.
iii. In MoWD, Establishment Division and Ministry of Information &

Broadcasting, separate ladies toilets have been renovated.
iv. Two bathrooms in Planning & Development Division are in the process
of completion.
84. Mr. Murtaza Javed Abbasi:
Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state whether there is any
proposal under consideration to make the present contractual employees
of Pakistan Railways permanent; if so, when it will be implemented?
Reply not received.
85. Mr. Murtaza Javed Abbasi:
(a) whether it is a fact that medicines are not provided to the majority
of Government employees in PIMS and Federal Government
Services Hospital, Islamabad; and
(b) whether it is also a fact that medicines, if provided, are sub-

standard ; if so, the steps taken in this regard?
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Minister for Health (Ms. Sherry Rehman):(a) No it is not a fact that
medicines are not provided to the majority of Government employees in PIMS.
PIMS & FGSH are providing all the medicines within the formulary to the
Government employees and general public in the OPD. Government employees
admitted in the hospital are provided free drugs within the formulary. Any drug
which is prescribed and is not in the formulary is supplied to the Government
employees through local purchase.
Implants used in surgical and interventional procedures are purchased by

themselves and later on they get re-imbursement from their respective offices.
(b) No sub-standard drugs are being provided to patients at PIMS.
If any drug is suspected to be substandard, the dispensing of the same is

stopped immediately. Procedure laid down in Drug Act 1976 is followed in such
case and the Federal Inspector of Drugs is called to draw the sample. He sends
these samples to the Central Drug Testing Laboratory, Karachi, where the test/
analyses are done accordingly. If the Drug is found of standard quality, it can be
used. On the contrary if found substandard action is taken against the supplying
firm/manufacturer in accordance with the rules and terms & conditions of the tender
86. Mir Amer Ali Khan Magsi:
to state:
(a) district-wise number of educational institutions for special children

in NWFP and Balochistan at present;
(b) the total number of teachers and students in those institutions at

present; and
(c) whether there is any proposal under consideration to establish

more institutions in those provinces; if so, when it will be
implemented?

Khawaja Muhammad Khan Hoti):(a) Directorate General of Special Education
under the Ministry of Social Welfare and Special Education has established 22
Special Education Centres in the NWFP province and 10 in the Balochistan Province.
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District Name of the Centre/ Institutions
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NWFP
Peshawar 1 Institute for Physically Handicapped

(Non Development) Children
2 Special Education Centre for Hearing

Impaired Children
Peshawar 3 Establishment of Special Education Centre

(Development) for Visually Handicapped Children at
Primary Level.
4 Up-Gradation of Institute of for Physically

Handicapped Children, from Primary to
Secondary level.
5 Special Education Centre for Mentally

Retarded Children Special Education
Complex.
6 Vocational Training Centre for Disabled

Persons, Special Education Complex.
7 Provision of Hostel Facilities at Special

Education Complex
8 Computerization of Special Education

Centre for Hearing Impaired Children
Abbottabad 9 Special Education Centre for Physically

(Non Development) Handicapped Children
Abbottabad 10 Up-gradation Special Education Centre

(Development) for Physically Handicapped Children.
Kohat 11 Special Education Centre for Visually

(Non-Development) Handicapped Children.
Kohat 12 Up-gradation of Special Education

(Development) Centre for Visually Handicapped Children.
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Charsadda 13 Special Education Centre fort Visually
(Non-Development) Handicapped Children
Charsadda 14 Up-gradation of Special Education

(Development) Centre for Visually Handicapped Children.
D.I. Khan 15 Special Education Centre for Mentally

(Non-Development) Retarded Children
Mardan 16 Special Education Centre for Mentally

(Non-Development) Retarded Children.
Mardan 17 Special Education Centre for Physically

(Development) Handicapped Children
18 Special Education Centre for Hearing
Impaired
19 Special Education Centre for Visually

Handicapped Children.
20 Establishment of Vocational Training

Centre for Disabled Persons
Swat 21 Special Education Centre for Hearing

(Non Development) Impaired Children.
Swat 22 Up-gradation of Special Education

(Development) Centre for Hearing Impaired Children
BALOCHISTAN
Quetta (Non- 1 Institute for Physically Handicapped

Development) Children.
Quetta (Development) 2 Up-gradation of IPHC Primary to Middle,

Gulshan-e-Siddique Colony near Gulistan
Nursery, Suryab Road, Quetta
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Establishment of VTCD, H.No. 10-9/537,
GOR Road, Killi Shaboo, Quetta.
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4 Computerization of IPHC, Gulshan-e-
Siddique Colony near Gulistan Nursery,
Suryab Road, Quetta
Khuzdar 5 Special Education Centre for Hearing

(Non-Development) Impaired Children.
Khuzdar 6 Establishment of SEC (PHC), Special

(Development) Education Complex, Engineering University
Road, P.O.Box 41, Khuzdar
7 Establishment of VHC at Primary level,

Special Education Complex, Engineering
University Road, P.O. Box 41, Khuzdar
8 Establishment of MRC at Primary Special

Education Complex, Engineering University
Road, P. O.Box 41, Khuzdar
9 Establishment of VTCD, Special Education

Complex, Engineering University, Khuzdar.
Sibi 10 Special Education Centre for Mentally

(Non-Development) Retarded Children
(b) Total No. of teachers in 65

Centres located in NWFP
Total number of students 708

In centres located in NWFP
Total No. of teachers in Centres 68

located in Balochistan
Total number of students in 278

centres located in Balochistan.
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(c) The Directorate General of Special Education has a plan to establish more
Institutions in NWFP and Balochistan in near future subject to approval by
appropriate forum and availability of resources.
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87. Mrs. Anusha Rahman Khan Advocate:
(a) the total number of Pakistani prisoners released by India during

the last 2 years;
(b) the total number of Indian prisoners released by Pakistan during

the said period; and
(c) the charges leveled against those prisoner?

(a-c) the requisite information is being collected from Pakistan High Commission,
New Delhi and as and when the same is received it will be placed before the
House.
88. Mr. Humair Hayat Rokhri:
Will the Minister for Health be pleased to state the month-wise total
quantity of vaccine prepared for dog and snake bite in NIH, Islamabad
during the last three years?
Minister for Health(Ms. Sherry Rehman) : Details of the month wise

production/quantity of Anti Rabies Vaccine and Anti Snake Venom Serum during
the last three years in placed at Annex-I and Annex-II respectively.
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89. Mr. Humair Hayat Rokhri:
(a) the year-wise total quantity of vaccine for dog and snake bite
purchased by PIMS and F. G. S. H., Islamabad during the last
three years; and
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(b) the month-wise names of persons to whom the said vaccine was
injected during the said period?
Minister for Health (Ms. Sherry Rehman) : PIMS, Islamabad (a)

the-year wise total quantity of vaccine for dog and snake bitepurchased by PIMS,
Islamabad is as under:—
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Name of Item Year No of Vials
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Anti Snake Venom 2005-06 830
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Anti Rabies Vaccine 2005-06 950
FGSH, Islamabad
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Total 972
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Total 557
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PIMS, Islamabad
(b) The month-wise names of persons to whom the vaccine for dog and
snake bite was injected during the last three years is enclosed at Annex-A.
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FGSH, Islamabad
The month wise name of persons to whom the vaccine for dog and snake
bite was injected during the last three years is enclosed at Annex-B.
(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)
90. Nawab Abdul Ghani Talpur:
(a) the name of the permanent representative of Pakistan in UN at

present; and
(b) the period of appointment of the said representative, alongwith

his perks and privileges?
Minister for Foreign Affairs (Makhdoom Shah Mahmood

Qureshi):(a)The names of the present Permanent Representatives of Pakistan to
UN New York and UN Geneva are as follows:
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S.No. Name Place of Posting
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1. Mr. Munir Akram Permanent Mission of Pakistan to
the United Nations, New York.
2. Mr. M. Masood Khan

Permanent Mission of Pakistan to
the United Nations, Geneva.
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(b) Period of appointment of the above mentioned Permanent

Representatives is as follows:
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S.No. Name Period of Appointment
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1. Mr. Munir Akram Since May 21, 2002
2. Mr. M. Masood Khan Since March 13, 2005

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There are no specific perks and privileges for the post of Permanent
Representative except payment of pay and allowances in accordance with respective
Pay Scale/Grade.
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91. Pir Muhammad Aslam Bodla:
(a) the quantity of charas, heroin and liquor wine confiscated by

ANF during the year, 2007-08 alongwith the places from where
confiscated/seized;
(b) the names of persons convicted alongwith the quantity of charas,
heroin and wine seized in each case; and
(c) the punishments given to them in each case?
Minister for Narcotics Control (Mr. Nazar Muhammad Gondal):(a)

The total quantities of charas, heroin and liquor wine confiscated/seized during
2007 and 2008 alongwith the places of seizures are as under:—
(1) Year – 2007
(a) Charas - 109530.653Kg

(b) Heroin - 2873.887kg
(c) Opium - 15369.594 kg
(d) Morphine Base - 10989.000 kg
(e) Cocaine - 7.389 kg
(f) Acetic Anhydride - 1075.000 kg
(g) Wine/Liquor 342 bottles
(h) Opium Syrup/Liquor - 10467 bottles
(i) Ecstasy - 200232 tablets
(j) Intoxicant Injections - 17891 nos
2. Year-2008 (upto 15 July 2008)
(a) Charas - 56482.020 kg

(b) Heroin - 1007.569 kg
(c) Opium - 12247.504 kg
(d) Morphine Base - 870.250 kg,
(e) Cocaine - 1.260 kg
(F) Acetic Anhydride - 15240.200 kg
(g) Acetone - 12.000 kg
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(h) Wine/Liquor - 710 bottles

(i) Opium Syrup/Liquor - 365 bottles
(j) Ecstasy - 88 tablets
(k) Intoxicant Injections - 35300 nos
(l) Diazepam powder - 248.000 kg
2. Place of seizures from where the charas/hashis, .heroin and liquor/

wine was confiscated/seized by ANF, are given at Annexes A & B.
(B) The names of drug traffickers from whom the quantity of charas/
hashish, heroin and liquor/wine was confiscated/seized by ANF are given at Annexes
A & B.
(c) Details of punishment awarded to the drug traffickers in each case

are given at Annexes A & B.
(Annexurs have been placed in the National Assembly Library)
92. Chaudhry Muhammad Barjees Tahir:
(a) the steps taken to control drug trafficking in the country;
(b) the name and number of organizations presently working for drug
control alongwith the achievements gained during the last three
years?
Minister for Narcotics Control (Mr. Nazar Muhammad Gondal):(a)

Details about the steps taken to control drug trafficking in the country is given at
Annex-A.
(b) Details about names and number of organizations presently working

for drug control alongwith the achievements of the last three years is given at
Annex-B.

93. Chaudhry Muhammad Barjees Tahir:
(a) the total number of visits abroad undertaken by the Caretaker

Foreign Minister and the present Foreign Minister after January,
2008; and
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(b) the total amount incurred thereupon alongwith the achievements
gained thereof?

Qureshi):(a-b) The requisite information is being compiled in consultation with
the concerned Pakistan Missions abroad. As and when complete information is
received, reply will be submitted in due course of time.
94. Mr. Mahmood Hayat Khan Tochi Khan:

state whether there is any proposal to set up depots at each Tehsil
level in Punjab to provide seeds, fertilizers and agricultural medicines
to the farmers; if so, its details thereof?
Reply not received.
95. Mr. Abdul Majeed Khan Khanan Khail:
Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state whether there is any
proposal to extend the route of Rail Car 242/DN and 241/UP (Kundian-
Sargodha-Kundian)?
Minister for Railways (Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan):At present

there is no proposal under consideration to extend 241-Up/242-Down (Kundian
Passenger) due to acute shortage of coaching stock and non-availability of
locomotives.
96. Begum Nuzhat Sadiq:
(a) the names of persons who were sent abroad for medical treatment
on Government expense during the last five years alongwith the
total expenditure incurred thereon; and
(b) the reasons for their medical treatment abroad?
Minister for Health (Ms. Sherry Rehman):(a) The names of persons

sent abroad for medical treatment on Government expenses during the last Five
years alongwith the total expenditure incurred thereon is given at Annex-I.
(b) The reasons for their medical treatment abroad are given at Annex-II.
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97. Mr. Muhammad Hanif Abbasi:
(a) whether it is a fact that vacant post of Reception Officer (BPS-

11) in PIMS, Islamabad, allocated for FATA was advertised in
the press on 29-03-07; and
(b) whether it is also a fact that the said post was re-advertised in the
press on 27-03-08 allocating it for Sindh (U) instead of FATA; if
so, the reasons of re-allocation of the said post?
Minister for Health (Ms. Sherry Rehman):(a)Yes. It is a fact that the

vacant post of Reception Officer (BS-11) in PIMS was allocated for FATA and
was duly advertised in the Press on 29-03-2007.
(b) Yes. It is also a fact that the said post was re-advertised in the press
on 27-03-2008 allocating it for Sindh (U) instead of FATA. The reason being a
wrong calculation of quota for FATA, which was re-examined and corrected as of
Sindh (U) quota.
98. Engineer Usman Khan Tarakai:
(a) whether it is a fact that private pharmacy has not been set up in
MCH Centre of PIMS, Islamabad; if so, the reason thereof; and
(b) whether there is any proposal to allow to opening of private

pharmacy in the said centre; if so, the details thereof?
Minister for Health (Ms. Sherry Rehman):(a)Yes, it is a fact that there

is no private pharmacy setup in MCH Centre, PIMS, A private pharmacy is already
functioning in the name of Pharmax in the premises of PIMS.
(b) At present there is no plan to open a private pharmacy in MCH Centre.
99. Mr. Tasneem Ahmed Qureshi:
(a) the total amount of monthly electricity bill of PIMS, Islamabad

for the last two years;
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(b) the amount of electricity bills of residential Flats, Houses and
Doctor’s Hostel of PIMS out of the said amount; and
(c) the monthly amount of electricity bill from the said amount charged
from the residential Flats and Houses and Doctor’s Hostel of
PIMS?
Minister for Health (Ms. Sherry Rehman):(a)The total amount of

monthly electricity bill of PIMS, Islamabad is Rs. 166.343 million for the last 2
years. The monthly detail is at Annex-A.
(b) The amount of electricity bill of Residential Flats, Houses & Doctors
Hostel of PIMS out of the said amounts is as under:—
1. Doctors Hostel 7.621 million

2. Postgraduate Hostel 1.093 million
(Male & Female)
3. Nursing Hostel 4.950 million
4. PIMS Residential Colony 17.272 million
TOTAL 30.936 million
The detail is at Annex-B
(c) The monthly amount of electricity bills from the said amount, charged
from the residential flats, houses and shops is Rs. 92.096 million.
Free electricity is provided to Doctors Hostel of PIMS.
100. Begum Ishrat Ashraf:
(a) the locations of railway rest houses set up in the country at present;
and
(b) the year-wise total income earned from those rest houses during
the last three years?
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Minister for Railways (Sardar Mahtab Ahmad Khan):(a)There are 79
Nos. of rest houses of 07 Railway Divisions on the entire network of Railways.
Their locations over the Divisions are as under:—
Peshawar Division
Peshawar, Nowshera, Attock City, Daud Khel, Kundian and Mari Indus.
Rawalpindi Division
Islamabad , Murree, Rawalpindi , Taxila, Jhelurn, Lalamusa, Malakwal,

Sargodha and Khushab.
Lahore Division
Lahore (06). Sialkot, Wazirabad, Faisalabad, Changa Manga, Tandliawala,

Jaranwala, Sheikhupura, Chiniot and Kasur.
Multan Division
Multan (03). Khanewal (2), Sahiwal, Shorkot, Jhang, Shahinabad, Chenab,

West Bank , Kot Adu, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajan Pur, Pakpattan, Lodhran, Dera
Nawab Sahib, Samasatta, Bahawalpur, Bhakkar, Layyah and Bahawal Nagar.
Sukkur Division
Sukkur, Jacobabad, Nawabshah, Larkana, Khanpur and Rahim Yar Khan.
Karachi Division
Karachi (03), Kotri, Sehawan, Dadu, Hyderabad, Tando Adam, Mirpur

Khas Pithoro, Chhor, Khidro. Digri and Nabi Sar Road.
Quetta Division
Quetta, Sibi,Dalbadin, Chaman, Bostan, Kolpur, Mach, Sheela Bagh and

Sheikhwasal.
(b) The total income from these rest houses during the last three years
was Rs. 38;76.676/-
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101. Begum Ishrat Ashraf:
to state:
(a) the total number of teachers and students in Special Education

Institutions in Islamabad at present; and
(b) whether there is any proposal under consideration to establish

more institutions in Islamabad; if so, when it will be implemented?
Khawaja Muhammad Khan Hoti):(a)There are total number of (139) teachers
in Special Education Centres located in Islamabad (Annex-I) while the number of
students in these centres is 1032 (706 male and 326 female) (Annex-II).
(b) The Ministry of Social Welfare and Special Education, Islamabad has
planned following mega projects which are under consideration to establish more
institutions in the various districts of Pakistan including Islamabad, subject to the
approval by appropriate/ competent forum and allocation of budget for
implementation:—
(i) National Programme on Inclusive Education.
(ii) Sheltered Workshop for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities.
(iii) National Programme on Special Education.
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102. Transferred to Interior Division for answer on next Rota Day.
103. Mr. Riaz Fatyana:
(a) the total number and place of allergy centres in the country at present;
(b) the total number of staff presently working in those centres; and
(c) the procedure adopted in their appointments?
Minister for Health (Ms. Sherry Rehman):(a) At presently there is

only one allergy centre in the public sector at the National Institute of Health,
Islamabad.
(b) The total number of staff presently working in the allergy center is as
follow:—
(i) Doctors 06
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(ii) Paramedical & other staff 18
(c) Allergy centre is being run with the help of Doctors and staff taken
out of the existing strength of the National Institute of Health. Further induction, if
any, would be in accordance with NIH Employees service regulations, 1989
104. Mr. Muhammad Hanif Abbasi:
(a) the name of the Hospital/Dispensary in Islamabad which issue

medical fitness certificates to the newly selected non-gazetted
Federal Government employees; and
(b) the details of the medical tests which are conducted by those
Hospitaal/Dispensary for the said purpose?
Minister for Health (Ms. Sherry Rehman):(a) Federal Government

dispensary functioning under the administrative control of Federal Government
Services Hospital in G-7/3-4, Islamabad is authorized to issue the medical fitness
certificate to the newly selected Non Gazetted Federal Govt. employees.
(b) Following medical tests are conducted at Federal Government

Dispensary G-7/3-4, Islamabad.
1. X-Ray Chest.
2. Blood CP, ESR.
3. Urine R/E.
4. Hepatitis HIV Screening.
Any further test if required, on examination of patient is conducted in the

department of Radiology/Pathology of the main Hospital.
105. Ms. Khalida Mansoor:
Will the Minister for Railways be pleased to state whether the minimum
wage of Rs. 6000/- is also admissible to the employees of Railway
Carriage Factory, Islamabad; if not, the reasons thereof?
Reply not received.

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106. Ms. Khalida Mansoor:
(a) the total number of permanent posts presently lying vacant in

Purchase Branch of Carriage Factory, Islamabad alongwith their
ranks grades;
(b) the total number of TLA employees made permanent during the
year, 2007-08 alongwith their length of service;
(c) the name of employees working on Daily Wages/TLA Basis in

Purchase Branch alongwith their ranks and service period;
(d) whether there is any proposal to make the remaining daily wagers/
TLA employees of the said Branch permanent; if so, when it will
be implemented?
Reply not received.
107. Ms. Tasneem Siddiqui:
(a) the names, designations, BPS of officers of the Ministry against

whom disciplinary action has been taken during the last five years;
and
(b) the final conclusion of such disciplinary actions?

Qureshi):(a-b) The names, designation, BPS of officers of the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs against whom disciplinary action has been taken during the last
five years (2003 to 2007) and final conclusion of such discipliinary actions is
detailed below:—
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108. Mrs. Bushra Gohar:
(a) the details of the official visit abroad made by the Prime Minister
during the last four months;
(b) the purpose and justification of those visits; and
(c) the number of entourage of the visits alongwith the expenditure

incurred thereupon?

Qureshi):(a-c) The requisite information is being compiled and will be submitted
shortly.
109. Mrs. Belum Husnain:

state:
(a) the names, educational qualifications and experience of the

present officer of the project namely “National Programme for
Control and Prevention of Avian Influenza” alongwith their
salaries and other perks and privileges;
(b) the names, model, make and capacity of engine of vehicles

presently under the use of those officers alongwith the yearly
fuel consumption during the last three years?
Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Mr. Nazar

Muhammad Gondal):(a) Following persons are working as officers in the project
titled “National Program for Control and Prevention of Avian Influenza”
alongwith their education, experience, Salary and other privileges.
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(b) The Project has only one Toyota Corolla XL1300cc Car, Model
2007 which is under the use of National Project Coordinator and PMU Staff, the
said car was purchased in November 2007 and an average monthly fuel
consumption of Rs. 8,000/-
KARAMAT HUSSAIN NIAZI,

Secretary.
ISLAMABAD:
The 12th August, 2008.

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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

“QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWERS AND THEIR REPLIES”

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

Wednesday, the 13th August, 2008

50 *Mrs. Yasmeen Rehman:

Will the Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock be pleased to

(a) the total demand of wheat for domestic consumption registered

(b) demand of wheat per capita; and

Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Mr. Nazar Muhammad

(b) 124 Kg per capita consumption as per FAO/MINFAL standards.

57. *Dr. Azra Fazal Pechohu:

Will the Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock be pleased to

Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Mr. Nazar Muhammad

58. *Sheikh Salahuddin:

Will the Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock be pleased to

Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Mr. Nazar Muhammad

(b) Rs 225.006 million have ben received by the Livestock Production

— The project has undertaken 3893 feedlot fattening farm operations.

— 8120 farmers/investors have been sent feasibilities on beef and mutton

— 117545 animals fattened.

59. *Sheikh Salahuddin:

Will the Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock be pleased to

Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Mr. Nazar Muhammad

i. Civil Works Rs. 1.671 million

(c) Since the civil works, recruitment of staff and procurement of

61. *Chaudhry Muhammad Barjees Tahir:

Will the Minister for Narcotics Control be pleased to state:

(b) the action taken against them; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government to control narcotics in the

Minister for Narcotics Control (Mr. Nazar Muhammad Gondal): (a)

(b) Subsequently, all the aforementioned persons were charged and

62. *Syed Javed Hassnain Shah:

Will the Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock be pleased to

(b) the total quantity of wheat purchased by Government; and

Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Mr. Nazar Muhammad

(Annexures have been placed in the National Assembly Library)

68. *Mrs. Sumaira Yasir Rasheed:

Will the Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock be pleased to

Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Mr. Nazar Muhammad

(b) @Rs. 465/- per 40 Kg. uptill 15th of April, 2008.

(c) Following ex-mill price of flour were fixed by the provinces:

Before 15th. April, 2008:

Punjab: Ex-mill price Rs.285/- per 20 kg bag.

Punjab: Ex-mill price Rs.3651- per 20 kg bag.

71. *Mrs. Shakeela Khanam Rashid:

Will the Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock be pleased to

(a) province-wise and year-wise total production of wheat registered

(b) the steps taken for increase of said production; and

Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Mr. Nazar Muhammad

(b) Steps taken for increasing wheat production included:

(i) Announcement of Minimum Guaranteed Price (MGP) of wheat to

(ii) Government adopted policy of placing herbicides on generic list. This

(v) Provincial Agriculture Extension Departments educate the farmers at

(vi) Launching of grow more wheat campaign by the Ministry of Food,

73. *Mrs. Belum Husnain:

Will the Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock be pleased to

Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Mr. Nazar Muhammad

The strawberry is not cultivated in Balochistan on lame scale however it

(b) The agriculture departments of the provinces have conducted research

(i) Dissemination of Production Technology Variety Introduction.

(ii) Rationalizing, the use of fertilizers.

(iii) Plant Protection Measures.

(iv) IPM approach introduced through FFS.