قومی اسمبلی سیکرٹریٹ

 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT 

 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

27th meeting of the Standing Committee on Human Rights was held today under the Chairpersonship of Dr. Mahreen Razzaq Bhutto, MNA, in the Committee Room No. 5 (2nd floor) Parliament House. The meeting commenced with recitation from the Holy Quran. The Hon. Chairperson welcomed all the participants and afterwards decided to precede as per agenda items.

2. The Director General, Ministry of Human Rights provided a comprehensive update on the implementation status of recommendations made by the Committee spanning from the first meeting till the 26th meeting of the Standing Committee. The Director General apprised the committee about the compliance of international and National obligations related to Human Rights, coordination with Provincial Governments, and consideration of various Bills under the subjects of torture, custodial death and custodial rape, Senior Citizen rights, Child protection, the protection of Journalists and media professionals, protection against harassment of the women at workplace, juvenile justice system, and maintenance of welfare of old parents and senior citizen named a few. Committee lauded the efforts of MoHR and recommended that data collection with respect to minority and child protection should be gathered at earliest.
3. The Director General, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) reported the committee about the awareness campaign centered around child protection messages, including the widely recognized "ZAARA" initiative. The Committee recommended utilizing social media platforms, collaborating with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) for caller tunes, and employing regional languages to expand the reach of these messages. Additionally, the Committee directed PEMRA to furnish a list of TV channels broadcasting the public service messages.
4. The Deputy Director, Capital Development Authority (CDA) presented the progress on creating accessible ramps and parking spaces for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in private sector offices and buildings. The committee expressed dissatisfaction on the negligence of the construction of a fence or wall at the rear of F9 park to safeguard the citizens. However, Director, CDA informed that 15 bikes from capital development authority are deputed for patrolling and outsourced the security responsibilities to the private companies as well. The Committee expressed its strong displeasure, attributing the breach of privilege to the lack of seriousness and the absence of the CDA Chairman. Consequently, the Committee decided to refer this matter to the Committee of Rules and Privileges for subsequent steps.
5. The committee also discussed the issuance of fake identity documents to Afghan refugees, which has led to misuse and tarnished Pakistan's reputation. Additionally, concerns were raised regarding the legal status of newborns among Afghan refugees, financial assistance, and their repatriation plans after a three-month period.
6. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed the committee about the survivors of the Greece boat wreck incident. A total number of Pakistanis were 291, 12 survived from which only one is returnee, however 11 applied for the asylum. Furthermore, 15 dead bodies recognized through finger prints and 11 deceased repatriated so far. On Human rights violation, the response from Greek authorities has been limited.
7. The Director, Immigration (FIA) briefed the committee on ongoing human trafficking investigations related to the Greece boat incident. He apprised that 193 cases are under progress from which around 90 human traffickers are arrested and 35 are located abroad. Moreover, within first 6 months of 2023, more than 2000 cases inquired and large number of human traffickers were arrested.
8. The committee urged the Ministry of Education to expedite the implementation of free and compulsory education, with a particular emphasis on involving private schools and ensuring the active participation of female teachers. In concluding remarks, Chairperson presented the Resolution to show gratitude to all the participants and leaving this prestigious Committee of National Assembly in positive frame of mind.
9. Honorable Members Ms. Shaista Pervaiz, Ms. Ki       shwer Zehra, Ms. Zeb Jaffar, Mr. Mohsin Dawar and Mr. Qadir Khan Mandokhail MNAs, attended the meeting.    

Women Parliamentary Caucus, in collaboration with Women Political Leaders, hosted a National Transformative Dialogue in which the need for the concept of a ‘Living Wage’ was comprehensively advocated.

Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) of the National Assembly hosted a National Transformative Dialogue on Living Wages and Income in collaboration with Women Political Leaders (WPL) at Parliament House, Islamabad. The event was attended by Honourable Parliamentarians, representatives of Chambers of Commerce, Civil Society members and national and international Non-Governmental Officials.
 

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Guest and Honourable Federal Minister for Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar stated that women empowerment is synonymous to nation empowerment. He also emphasized that we should take heed from regional countries that encourage women empowerment to strengthen their economic standing in the world.

Hon’ble Senator Saleem Mandviwala as the Keynote Speaker stated that women are entitled to have same recognition in terms of salary and wages as their male counterparts. He further mentioned that women are 30% of the total workforce of Pakistan and can perform better than men in every sphere of life.

Secretary Women’s Parliamentary Caucus Hon’ble Dr. Shahida Rehmani while greeting the distinguished guests stated that the dialogue aims to bring together political leaders, senior experts, and key stakeholders to provide a platform where the exchange of ideas, guidance and future strategies may take place. Furthermore, she informed that the aim of this Roundtable is to advocate for the need and purpose of a ‘Living Wage’, so that a suitable minimum wage can be decided and agreed upon, which in turn will enable the individuals especially women to fully participate in the economy. She also presented Annual Progress Report of the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus to the Parliamentarians and esteemed participants.

The dialogue was also joined via Zoom Videocall by Ms. Safak Pavey, a senior board member of Women Political Leaders. She appreciated the efforts of Women’s Parliamentary Caucus of National Assembly under the leadership of Hon’ble Secretary WPC Dr. Shahida Rehmani. She reiterated on the need to undertake joint ventures for the socio-economic betterment of Women in the region.

Other Honorable Parliamentarians including Ms. Nuzhat Pathan, Ms. Naz Baloch, Ms. Shaista Pervez Malik, Ms. Shahida Akhter Ali, Ms. Kishwar Zehra and Ms. Farukh Khan also shared their invaluable views to improve the socio-economic status of women in the society.

Islamabad, the August 7, 2023: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs conducted a comprehensive public hearing on ‘Paradigm shift in Pak-Afghan partnership for peace in emerging international situation’ in Islamabad. The Chairman of the Committee MNA Mohsin Dawar stated that Pakistan’s Afghan policy was always framed behind closed doors and regretted that Pakistan has ceded this crucial space to unelected institutions. Politicians, diplomats, journalists, businessmen and academics addressed the public hearing and underlined the need for a paradigm shift in Pakistan’s Afghan policy to build trust and promote peace and shared prosperity in the region and beyond. 

They panelists regretted that Pakistan’s Afghan policy doesn’t stem from the collective wisdom of the Parliament nor there is substantial parliamentary debate and public discourse on the Afghan policy. They highlighted that the policy makers have effectively ceded this crucial space to non-elected and unaccountable institutions. It was maintained that lack of understanding of what’s happening in Afghanistan and Pakistan’s irrational obsession with Durand line continue unabated. The power wielders vis-à-vis Afghanistan have always adopted a short-sighted adhoc based approach to dealing the Afghanistan situation.  They underlined the need that the Parliamentarians should reclaim their space vis-à-vis foreign policy and open public debate on the Afghan policy. It was vehemently stressed that political ownership of the Afghan policy was critical to rebuild the lost trust with Afghanistan.

The speakers highlighted that Doha deal effectively legitimized Afghan’s surrender to Taliban. One of the speakers termed Doha Deal a ‘surrender document’. It was highlighted that Pre and post-American withdrawn Taliban have not witnessed transformation in fact they continue to harbor radical tendencies vis-à-vis women’s education or formation of an inclusive government. They stressed that Pakistan should stand with the Afghan populace and advocate for their due fundamental rights. On the question of the Afghan Taliban support for Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the speakers maintained that the Afghan Taliban would never renounce support for their own affiliates. The experts further stated that Pakistan should abandon the policy to interfere in internal affairs of Afghanistan or lobby for a particular group in Afghanistan as this alienate the Afghan populace.

The speakers regretted that Pakistan’s lack of a clear-cut refugee policy and subsequent treatment meted out to Afghan refugees have fanned resentment against Pakistan. They stated that rampant corruption and inordinate delay in visa approval processes for Afghans, harassment at border entry points, mistreatment of Afghan visitors by Pakistani police and weaponization of cross-border movement hurt Pakistan’s own national interest.

The participants stressed on capitalizing strategic convergences including people to people relations, bilateral trade and cooperation in health and education sector to allay the simmering mistrust on both sides. The speakers unanimously stressed that sustained engagement, shared economic progress and dialogue is the key to bring about a paradigm shift in Pak-Afghan partnership for peace in emerging international situation. The experts maintained that Pakistan should leverage its soft power and take steps to increase economic interdependence. They underlined that limitations on cross-border trade should be lifted  and both the states should engage in transnational mega projects in consortium with other regional countries.

The public hearing was attended by MNA Mohsin Dawar, former Senator Farhat Ullah Babar, former Senator Afraisab Khattak, former MNA Bushra Gohar, Ambassador Sadiq Khan, Saleem Safi, Asif Luqman Qazi, Ambassador Riaz Muhammad Khan, Muhammad Amir Rana, Iftikhar Fridous, Tahir Khan, Hassan Khan, Vice President Quetta Chamber of Commerce and professor Ijaz Khattak.

The Governor revealed that out of the total 629 projects, 469 were fully operational, 89 partially operational, and the remaining 62 were expected to be operational by June 2025. He estimated that the TERF initiative would create approximately 194,300 jobs and generate 11 billion rupees of revenue in the upcoming years through export earnings and import substitutions. Moreover, committee members from Sindh expressed their apprehensions about the hardships of farmers in flood-affected areas, particularly widows, struggling with agricultural loan interest payments. The Committee urged the Minister of Finance to provide relief by suggesting that state-owned banks collect only the principal amount, forsaking the exorbitant interest. Furthermore, the Committee demanded complete debt relief for the widows.

In an urgent call for transparency and accountability, the Committee seeks a comprehensive delineation from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) about the approval procedures and norms associated with the concessionary loan schemes in question. The Committee’s curiosity is piqued over potential abnormalities that could see loans being redirected towards real estate investments rather than their prescribed purpose of enhancing exports through industrial machinery installation.

The Committee is eager to explore possibilities of the loan funds being illegitimately transferred overseas or machinery being underutilized. They also express concern over the SBP’s apparent lack of follow-up oversight regarding loan utilization.

In response, the Governor SBP reiterated that the sanctioning of such concessionary refinancing was approved under the provisions of the SBP Act, 1956, just like other schemes such as the Long-Term Financing Facility (LTFF) for export and non-export projects. He clarified that the SBP played no part in selecting the borrowers or disbursing the funds and that the total credit risk was undertaken by banks or Development Finance Institutions (DFIs). The banks and DFIs, he added, were directed to exercise due diligence in disbursing finances to borrowers.

The Governor further stated that the financing under TERF was strictly for the procurement of new plants and machinery and was exclusively against Letters of Credit (LCs) or Irrevocable Letters of Credit (ILCs). He emphasized that the responsibility of ensuring that the funds were used for their intended purposes lay solely with the banks and DFIs. He also pointed out that neither the SBP nor the Government of Pakistan were providing risk coverage.

The committee decided to write a letter on behalf of Standing Committee of Finance and Revenue, to the Honorable Chief Justice of Pakistan, requesting urgent daily hearings on the review petition related to the non-disbursement of pensions for over 10,000 aggrieved former National Bank employees.

The committee took notice of the challenges besieging the real estate sector, particularly due to the amendments to the Finance Act of 2023. It underscored how the introduction of Section 7e has triggered stagnation in the sector, deterring prospective buyers and jeopardizing around 4 million jobs linked to the industry. Consequently, the Committee directed Member (Legal), FBR to engage with the Real Estate Federation to rectify issues related to Section 7e and devise a mutually beneficial solution that aligns with the state's policies.

Besides the Minister of Finance, Senator Ishaq Dar and Chairman, MNA Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, the meeting was attended by MNAs; Mr. Ali Pervaiz, Dr. Nafisa Shah, Makhdoom Syed Sami-ul-Hassan Gillani, Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, Syed Ali Musa Gillani. The meeting was also attended by the senior officers from Finance Division, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and representatives from Real Estate Federations.

 

 سلام آباد۔4 اگست () قومی اسمبلی کی خصوصی کمیٹی برائے متاثرہ ملازمین کا 72 واں اجلاس پروفیسر ڈاکٹر قادر خان مندوخیل چیئرمین کمیٹی کی سربراہی میں  منعقد ہوا۔

 National Assembly Secretariat

 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

 قومی اسمبلی سیکرٹریٹ

 اسلام آباد۔03 اگست 2023: قومی اسمبلی کی خصوصی کمیٹی برائے متاثرہ ملازمین کا 71 واں اجلاس پروفیسر ڈاکٹر قادر خان مندوخیل کی سربراہی میں منعقد ہوا۔

 National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) held under the Chairmanship of Mr. Nawab Sher, MNA.

 Standing Committee on Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony lauds the arrangements of Hajj 2023 

 pecial Committee on Arms Licenses met to discuss the problems faced by the citizens in obtaining of Arms Licenses.

 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

قومی اسمبلی کی خصوصی کمیٹی برائے متاثرہ ملاذمین کی میٹنگ پروفیسر ڈاکٹر قادر خان مندوخیل کی سربراہی میں منعقد ہوئی۔

Islamabad: July 24, 2023: 42 meeting of the Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training held today in the Parliament House Islamabad under the Chairmanship of Makhdoom Syed Sami-ul-Hassan Gillani, MNA. The Vice Chancellor. Islamia University was required to attend the meeting (in person) to brief the Committee on an agenda item concerning the affairs of IUB but he did not turn up. Expressing annoyance over non- attendance of meeting by the VC, IUB, the Committee decided to issue summons of the said VC for its 43 meeting to be held on 26th July, 2023. The Committee also decided to summon District Police Officer (DPO) Bahawalpur on 26 July, 2023 to obtain briefing on the prevailing situation of the IUB.

2 Regarding report of the Inter-Departmental Committee (IDC), constituted by the Standing Committee on "The Protection of Family Life and Wedlock Bill. 2023" (moved by Ms. Javairia Zafar Aheer, MNA), the Committee was informed by the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) that pursuant to the directions of the Standing Committee, the IDC held its meeting, however, the representatives from Establishment. Finance and Law & Justice Divisions. being members of the IDC, requested for some more time to finalize their views. The Standing Committee, upholding the request in question, directed the FDE to get accomplished the requisite task immediately and submit report in the next meeting to be held on 26th July, 2023. Moreover, also provide to the Committee the Policy for deputationists working under wedlock. NOC's issued by FDE for extension in deputation period with eligibility criterion and undertakings given by the deputationists in that regard, in the next meeting on 26th July, 2023.

3. On the agenda pertaining to the case of Mr. Akhtar Malik, Assistant Professor. Pak Studies, Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad, the Registrar apprised the Committee that there was no case of the said Professor pending in the Hon. High Court. The Committee Members pointed out that although no case was lying pending in the court of law but compliance on the orders of the Hon. High Court was pending with the AIOU. The Committee. while pending the agenda, directed the Registrar to implement the requisite decision of the Hon. Court and submit report in next meeting to be held on 26th July, 2023.

4. Regarding the issues concerning non-attestation of degrees of various Institutes by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), the Committee appointed a Sub-Committee under the Convenership of Ch. Muhammad Hamid Hameed, MNA. The Sub-Committee will hold its meeting on 31 July, 2024, at HEC.

5. On the issue of proposed Institutes/Universities, the Committee directed the HEC to extend fullest cooperation with the managements of the said proposed Institutes/Universities in attainment of the requisite NOCs while the managements should fulfill all the codal formalities of the HEC. These Institutes/Universities will commence their academic activities subject to issuance of requisite NOCS by the HEC.

6. The meeting was attended by Hon. Members: Ch. Hamid Hameed, Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti, Ms. Mussarat Asif Khawaja, Ms. Zahra Wadood Fatemi, Mrs. Farukh Khan, Dr. Muhammad Afzal Khan Dhandla, MNAS, Chairman HEC and senior officers of the Ministry and its sub-ordinate departments.
 

The Special Committee on Arms Licenses met today at 4.00 p.m in Parliament House, Islamabad under the Chairmanship of Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah, MNA to discuss the problems faced by the citizens in obtaining the Arms Licenses.  
The Special Committee took serious notice of the passive and non-professional attitude of the officials of M/o Interior as not a single official came to attend the meeting of the Special Committee. The Special Committee deemed it a matter of privilege and decided to invite Secretary, M/o Interior in person in the next meeting to be held tomorrow to enquire the reasons thereon.
The Special Committee decided to bring the matter into the kind Notice of the Hon. Prime Minister of Pakistan and called off the meeting.
The meeting was attended by Mr. Khalid Hussain Magsi, Mr. Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhary, Sardar Riaz Mehmood Khan Mazari,  MNAs.
 

The Special Committee on Arms Licenses met this afternoon in Parliament House, Islamabad under the Chairmanship of Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah, MNA to discuss the problems faced by the citizens in obtaining the Arms Licenses. 

The Special Committee expressed strong displeasure over the lenient attitude of the M/o Interior towards affairs of the Special Committee as they failed to comply with the directions of the Special Committee despite repeated directions.

The Special Committee took serious notice over the delaying tactics being used by the M/o Interior in issuing of Arms licenses of the Parliamentarians already approved by the Honorable Federal Minister for Interior. The Committee therefore, directed that M/o Interior to issue all Arms licenses before 24th July, 2023 and report back to the Special Committee failing which the Special Committee would initiate strict action against them.  The Committee decided to convene its next meeting on 24th July, 2023 at 4.00 p.m. in Parliament House, Islamabad.

The meeting was attended by Mr. Zahid Akram Durrani, Nawabzada Shahzain Bugti, Mr. Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhary, Mr. Mohsin Dawar, Sardar Riaz Mehmood Khan Mazari.

Islamabad, the 21st July, 2023: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting unanimously recommended to approve “The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (Government Bill) with slight amendments aimed at delegating powers to PEMRA to streamline the working, performance and scope of the organization. The Committee also approves another Government Bill, titled, “The Press Council of Pakistan (Amendment) Bill, 2023”.

2.    39th meeting of the Standing Committee was held today at 2:00 p.m. in Committee Room of Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) Headquarters, Radio Pakistan, Islamabad under the Chairpersonship of Ms. Javaria Zafar Aheer, MNA.

3.    Earlier, the Hon. Minister for Information and Broadcasting apprised the Committee that keeping in view the functional and regulatory requirements; it was observed that certain amendments were required in the PEMRA Ordinance. She said that “Disinformation” and “Misinformation” are being added to the definitions of proposed legislation in order to provide legal measures to counter challenges of false, misleading, manipulated, created or fabricated information. She explained that validity of twenty years for broadcast media license and ten years’ validity for distribution service license are being introduced in Section 24 of PEMRA Ordinance. The validity of licenses is subject to payment of annual fee, including late payment fee, if any, as may be prescribed from time to time. However, it will not include annual gross advertisement revenue in any form whatsoever. Furthermore, in order to streamline the decisions taken by the Authority and to provide clarity in the existing law as to conduct meetings of the Authority with use of modern technologies, an amendment is required in the Ordinance to provide cover to any decision taken by the Authority by use of modern technologies which will be helpful in saving time and money. The draft Bill further streamlines the timeline and provides mechanism for final disposal of issues at Council of Complaints level, she added.

4.    The Hon. Minister informed that the electronic media employees have suffered a lot due to non-payment of salaries/wages by the electronic media channels. In current scenario, electronic media employees have not been provided any legal remedy with regard to pay protection and compliance with minimum wage policy. She said that in order to provide legal platform for appeal to resolve any grievances related to nonpayment of wages/salary by electronic media channels, the amendments/insertions are being made in the preamble as well as in Sections 6, 20A, 20B and 26 of the Ordinance. After detailed deliberations on the Bill, the Committee recommended to approve the same with slight amendments.

5.    The Committee also considered the Government Bill, titled, “The Press Council of Pakistan (Amendment) Bill, 2023”. The Bill carries the amendment in clause (xiii), sub-section (1) of section 8 by substituting the word “Government” with the word “secretary of the division to which business of the council stands allocated”. The Committee unanimously recommended approving the said amendment.

6.    Besides the Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ms. Marriyum Aurganzeb, the meeting was attended by Rana Iradat Sharif Khan, Mr. Nadeem Abbas, Ms. Zaib Jaffar, Ms. Kiran Imran Dar, Dr. Nafisa Shah, Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Behan, Ms. Naz Baloch, Dr. Shazia Sobia Aslam Soomro, Hon. MNAs and Moulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali, MNA/Mover of the Calling Attention Notice attended the meeting. The senior officers from M/o Information and Broadcasting, representative from ICP Police, PEMRA, PBC, PID were also present in the meeting.
 

اسلام آباد 21 جولائی () قومی اسمبلی کی خصوصی کمیٹی برائے متاثرہ ملازمین کی میٹنگ چیئرمین کمیٹی پروفیسر ڈاکٹر قادر خان مندوخیل کی سربراہی میں پاکستان انسٹیٹیوٹ برائے پارلیمانی سروسز ہال پارلیمنٹ لاجز میں منعقد ہوئی۔تلاوت قوآن مجید سے میٹنگ کا آغاز ہوا۔

اسلامک انٹرنیشنل یونیورسٹی 

افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ  کمیٹی کے احکامات پر 2014 سے آج تک جو بھی ایف آئی آر درج ہیں ان کا ریکارڈ ساتھ لے کر آئیں ہیں۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا ایف آئی آر کی مکمل تفصیلی رپورٹ دو گھنٹے کے اندر اندر کمیٹی کو پیش کی جائے۔افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ کمیٹی کے حکم پر ملازم نذیر کیساتھ میٹنگ کی جس سے یہ بات سامنے آئی ہے کہ معاملہ ابھی تک کورٹ میں ہے ،ملازم نذیر نے کہا محکمہ مجھے یقین دہانی کروا دے کہ میرا مسئلہ حل ہو جائے گا میں کورٹ کیس واپس لے لوں گا۔مجھے بغیر انکوائری و شوکاز نوٹس جبری ریٹائرڈ کیا گیا ہے میری 32 سال سروس ہے۔پیر کو 4 بجے مکمل انکوائری رپورٹ طلب۔انتظامیہ کی کمیٹی رپورٹ ہم تسلیم نہیں کرتے اس لئے ملازمین کی ایک نظرثانی میٹنگ جوائنٹ سیکرٹری اسٹیبلشمنٹ ڈویژن کر کے رپورٹ دیں گے۔

پاور ڈویژن 

افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ  کمیٹی کے حکم پر وزارت پاورڈویژن نے جو لیٹر کمپنیوں اور ڈسکوز کو جاری کیا تھا اسے واپس لے لیا ہے۔اب تمام پاور کمپنیاں اور ڈسکوز اپنے اپنے بورڈز کی میٹنگ سے عملدرآمد کروا سکتے ہیں۔چیئرمین کمیٹی نے کہا کہ طے یہ ہوا تھا کہ لیٹر واپس لے کر تمام کمپنیوں کے سربراہان سے میٹنگ کر کے عملدرآمد رپورٹ دی جائے گی اور لیسکو چیف نے تو کمیٹی میں کہا تھا کہ بورڈ نے منظوری دے دی ہے،وزارت کا لیٹر کی وجہ سے عملدرآمد رک گیا۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ جمعرات 27 جولائی کو عملدرآمد رپورٹ کمیٹی کو پیش کی جائے۔

ہائر ایجوکیشن کمیشن

افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا ملازمین کا کہنا ہے بی پی ایس پر جو فیکلٹی ہیں ان کی پروموشن نہیں ہو رہی۔76 ہمارے پاس غیر مستقل ملازمین ہیں،کمیٹی نے کہا کہ ابھی تک غیر مستقل ملازمین کو ریگولر کیوں نہیں کیا جا رہا۔کمیٹی نے حکم جاری کیا کہ پیر کو 4 بجے 76 ملازمین کو ریگولر کر کے کمیٹی کو رپورٹ دی جائے اور بی پی ایس اور ٹی ٹی ایس ،سروس سٹریکچر سمیت تمام مسائل کے حل کیلئے ایسوسی ایشن ایف اے پی یو ایس اے اور ملازمین کے نمائمندے اختر حسین،ڈاکٹر اقبال اور ڈاکٹر سمیع سے پیر کو میٹنگ کر کے رپورٹ کمیٹی کو دینے کا حکم

ماحولیاتی تبدیلی

افسران کی عدم حاضری پر سیکرٹری اور جوائنٹ سیکرٹری کو شوکاز نوٹس اور تمام احکامات پر عملدرآمد رپورٹ طلب

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افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ  ہمارے 23 ہزار ملازمین ہیں۔

401 پی ایم اسسٹنس پیکج کے تحت ملازمین تھے جن کو ریگولر کر دیا ہے۔4 ملازمین راولپنڈی سرکل کے تھے ان کی جعلی ڈگری کا مسئلہ ہے۔ایک ملازم ایڈمن میں تھا اس نے ڈگری تبدیل کر دی۔کمیٹی نے سوال کیا کہ دس سال یہ ملازمپن ملازمت کرتے رہے اور اس کے بعد کیسے ڈگریاں جعلی ہو گئیں۔افسران کے پاس کوئی تسلی بخش جواب نہیں تھا جس پر کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ ملازمین کو مکمل مراعات کیساتھ بحال کیا جائے۔عزیز احمد ملازم بارے افسران نے رپورٹ دی کے یہ ملازم مالی کرپشن میں ملوث پایا گیا۔یہ ایک گروپ تھا جس اس کے ساتھ 22 مزپد ملازمین بھی ملوث تھے وہ بھی نکال دیئے  گئے تھے۔کمیٹی نے سوال کیا کہ ان کے خلاف کوئی قانونی کارروائی کی گئی تھی افسران نے بتایا کہ ان ملازمین میں سے سزائیں بھی ہوئی ہیں اور ریکوری بھی کی گئی ہے۔کمیٹی نے فراڈ میں ملوث ملازمین کا کیس خارج کر دیا۔

نیشنل ہائی وے اتھارٹی

سیکڈ ملازمین کے نمائندہ اعظم مشتاق نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 136 ملازمین کے بارے 27 اکتوبر کے احکامات،5 دسمبر کے احکامات اور 13 جنوری کے احکامات پر ابھی تک عملدرآمد نہیں ہوا،کمیٹی نے کہا کہ ہم پہلے ہی اس پر احکامات تو دے چکے ہیں ،ملازمین نے بتایا کہ ہمیں خدشہ ہے کہ انتظامیہ ہمیں کنٹریکٹ پر لے رہی ہے،ریگولر شمار نہیں کر رہی اور دوبارہ ایف پی ایس سی کا ٹیسٹ لینا چاہتے ہیں اس لئے 27 اکتوبر کے احکامات پر عملدرآمد کا حکم دیں۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ 27 اکتوبر کے احکامات پر عمل کیا جائے اور انتظامیہ ملازمین سے میٹنگ کر کے عملدرآمد رپؤرٹ کمیٹی کو پیش کرے۔

وزارت پیٹرولیم و قدرتی گیس

سوئی سدرن گیس کمپنی

افسران نے رپورٹ دی کہ برکت جتوئی کے کیس پر نظرثانی کر رہے ہیں منگل کو میٹنگ ہے عملدرآمد ہو جاہے گا۔سیکڈ ملازمین کی پوائنٹ ٹو پوائنٹ پے فکسیشن اور سنیارٹی کا مسئلہ ابھی تک حل کیوں نہیں کیا گیا۔ملازمین فنانشل ایشوز پر تعاون کرنے کو بھی تیار ہیں،افسران نے سب کمیٹی کا فیصلہ بتایا جس پر کمیٹی نے کلیئر کیا ابھی تک تو اس سب کمیٹی کے منٹس ہی نہیں آئے اور احکامات دینا ہمارا کام ہے،جو کہ ہم کئی مرتبہ دے چکے ہیں اس لئے عملدرآمد کیوں نہیں ہوا۔ملازمین کے نمائندہ خادم شیخ نے کمیٹی کو بتایا ہم نے فیصل صاحب کے ساتھ میٹنگ کی جس میں فیصل صاحب نے کلیئر کہا کہ سنیارٹی اور پے فکسیشن آپ کا حق بنتا ہے بس اس پر کلیئر احکامات اگر آ جائیں تو عملدرآمد ہو جائے گا۔کمیٹی نے احکامات بھی دے دیئے ہیں مگر عملدرآمد نہیں ہو رہا۔حبیب کاکڑ نے کمیٹی کو تفصیلی طور پر بتایا کہ خورشید شاہ کمیٹی کے فیصلے آپ کے سامنے ہیں اور کلیئر فیصلہ ہے،سپریم کورٹ کے بحال ملازمین کی تنخواہوں کے برابر تنخواہیں کرنے کا حکم ہے اور یہ بھی واضح لکھا ہے کہ یہ ملازمین نئی بھرتی نہیں بحال ملازمین ہیں،وزارت قانون،اے جی پی آر کی طرف سے بھی احکامات واضح ہیں،ہمارے بحال ہونے سے سپیشل پے الاؤنس تھا جو کہ ہمیں نہیں دیا گیا۔ہم سے پہلے جو سپریم کورٹ کے حکم پر جو ملازمین بحال ہوئے ان کو بقایاجات بھی دیئے گئے،ہمارا بھی حق بنتا ہے۔بلوچستان ہائی کورٹ نے کمپنی کو کہا ہے پارلیمانی کمیٹی کے احکامات پر عمل کریں۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ تمام سابقہ احکامات پر عملدرآمد کر کے کمیٹی کو رپورٹ دی جائے۔عبدالواحد کھوسو وغیرہ تمام کو بحال کیا جائے اور میاں اقبال وغیرہ 52 ملازمین کے احکامات پر عملدرآمد کا حکم،

پی ایس او کے ملازم عمران رسول کو بحال کر کے اگلی میٹنگ میں رپورٹ دینے کا حکم،تمام سیکڈ ملازمین کو بحال کیا سوائے مس کنڈکٹ اور غیر حاضری پر نکالے گئے ملازمین کے ،شوکت علی سیکڈ ایمپلائز کے ساتھ نہیں آتے۔

سوئی نادرن گیس پائپ لائن کمپنی

کمیٹی نے سیکڈ ملازمین کی پے فکسیشن اور سنیارٹی پر عملدرآمد رپورٹ طلب کی،افسران نے بتایا کہ بورڈ میٹنگ کے ایجنڈے میں دیا ہے ،ملازمین کے نمائندہ نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ انتظامیہ کے ساتھ میٹنگ کی ہے اور تمام ثبوت بھی دیئے ہیں،کمیٹی نے حکم دیا سیکڈ ملازمین کے بارے تمام سابقہ احکامات پر اگلی میٹنگ میں عملدرآمد رپورٹ دی جائے۔ایس ایم آر کنٹریکٹ ملازمین اور 89یوم والے ملازمین کے بارے احکامات پر بھی عملدرآمد رپورٹ طلب۔

آئل اینڈ گیس ڈویلپمنٹ کارپوریشن لمیٹڈ

افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ سپریم کورٹ کے آرڈر سے بحال ملازمین کی پینشن ادا کر دی گئی ہے،کسی قسم کے بقایاجات نہیں ہیں اور حاضر سروس بحال ملازمین  کی سنیارٹی اور پوائنٹ ٹو پوائنٹ پے فکسیشن بھی کر دی گئی ہے۔رحمت اللہ ،محمد یوسف اور محمد عادل کے بارے افسران نے کمیٹی کو کہا کہ اشتہار آ چکا ہے اس میں یہ لوگ آ جائیں گے ان کوںترجیہی بنیادوں پر ایڈجسٹ کریں گے۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ بھرتی اشتہار کینسل کیا جائے اور احکامات پر عملدرآمد نہ کرنے پر چیف ایگزیکٹو کو شوکاز اور تحریک استحقاق کی منظوری،کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ ڈاکٹر ساجدہ کا ابھی ٹرانسفر لیٹر جاری کیا جائے افسران نے کمیٹی کو تحریری طورپر یقین دہانی کرائی کہ پیر کی صبج ان کو تبادلہ کا لیٹر دے کر کمیٹی کو آگاہ کر دیا جائے گا۔افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 146 ملازمین میں سے 86 ملازمین کلیئر ہو گئے ہیں جن کا معاملہ بورڈ میں ڈال دیا ہے،5 اگست تک معاملہ حل ہو جائے گا۔محمد سجاد کی درخواست پر رپورٹ طلب۔

میٹنگ میں ایم این اے نوید امیر جیوا،ایم این اے رمیش لعل،ایم این اے نثار احمد چیمہ،ایم این اے کشور زہرہ،ایم این اے علی گوھر بلوچ اور ایم این اے عالیہ کامران نے شرکت کی۔

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ڈاکٹر قادر خان مندوخیل عوامی مسائل کو ترجیح بنیادوں پر حل کرنے میں مصروف عمل۔

اسلام آباد۔19 جولائی () قومی اسمبلی کی خصوصی کمیٹی برائے متاثرہ ملازمین کی میٹنگ چیئرمین کمیٹی پروفیسر ڈاکٹر قادر خان مندوخیل منعقد ہوئی

وزارت بین الصوبائی رابطہ
افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ فیڈرل لینڈ کمیشن کے تمام ملازمین ریگولر ہیں۔تین سیکڈ ملآزمپن تھے جو سپریم کورٹ کے آرڈر کے تحت بحال نہیں ہو سکتے۔کمیٹی نے کہا کہ ان ملازمین کے خلاف انکوائری اور کوئی ثبوت کمیٹی کو پیش کریں۔سکندر علی اور دیگر کی تفصیلات کمیٹی کو دکھائی جائیں۔افسران نے کہا کہ ان۔کی مسلسل غیر حاضری کا اخبار میں اشتہار دیا تھا،کمیٹی نے اشتہار کی کاپی مانگی تو افسران کے پاس کوئی ثبوت نہیں تھا۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ ان ملازمین کی کل چار بجے تک مکمل انکوائری رپورٹ کمیٹی کو پیش کی جائے۔ملازم نثار احمد خان کی درخواست پر رپورٹ طلب،
شاھین طاہرہ نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ہم 10 ملازمین بحال ہوئے ہمیں سنیارٹی دی گئی اور پروموشن بھی دے دی گئی ہے،پوائنٹ ٹو پوائنٹ پے فکسیشن بھی کر دی گئی ہے اب صرف ہمارا مسئلہ صرف یہ ہے کہ ہماری مدت ملازمت بھی شمار کی جاہے،کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ ڈی جی سپورٹس بورڈ میٹنگ کر کے مسئلہ کا حل نکالیں،محمد آصف ملازم کے پینشن فوری طور پر ادا کرنے کا حکم اور قواعد و ضوابط کے مطابق پی ایم پیکج سمیت تمام مراعات دینے کا حکم۔77 ملازمین کو ابھی تک ریگولر کیوں نہیں کیا گیا جبکہ 21 دسمبر 2022 کو واضح احکامات دے چکے ہیں،کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ 21 جولائی کو تمام ملازمین کو ریگولر کر کے کمیٹی کو رپورٹ دی جائے۔

اسٹیبلشمنٹ ڈویژن
افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 26 ڈیلی ویجز ملازمین کا کیس تیار کر کیا ہے،کال لیٹرز جاری کر چکے ہیں اور ان ڈیلی ویجز ملازمین کو ترجیہی بنیادوں پر ایڈجسٹ کیا جائے گا۔سیکڈ ملازمین۔کا ریکارڈ کابینہ ڈویژن سے طلب کر لیا ہے۔
سول سروسز اکیڈمی کے آفسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ کمیٹی کے احکامات عمل کرتے ہوئے 34 ڈیلی ویجز کو ریگولر کرنے کیلئے شارٹ لسٹ کر دیا ہے،جلد ریگولر کر دیا جائے گا،افسران نے تحریری طور پر کمیٹی کو یقین دہانی کرائی،نیشنل سکول آف پبلک پالیسی کے افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ کمیٹی کے احکامات پر عمل کرتے ہوئے157 ملازمین کو ریگولر کر دیا ہے۔فیڈرل ایمپلائز گروپ انشورنس فنڈز کے افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ہمارے پاس 63 ڈیلی ویجز ملازمین ہیں۔25 تاریخ کو ڈی پی سی ہو رہی ہے ان تمام ملازمین کو ایڈجسٹ کر دیں گے۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ 26 جولائی کو عملدرآمد رپورٹ دی جائے۔سمیع الدین کی درخواست پر جواب طلب۔سٹاف ویلفیئر کے ملازم شفقت محمود کی درخواست پر رپورٹ طلب۔

سائنس و ٹیکنالوجی
ڈی جی زین العابدین کے بارے افسران نے بتایا کہ وہ کوئٹہ میں ہیں،پاکستان کونسل برائے سائنس و ٹیکنالوجی کے ملازمین پروجیکٹ  کے تھے۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ فیڈرل سیکرٹری سائنس اینڈ ٹیکنالوجی تمام احکامات پر عملدرآمد رپورٹ لے کر کل چار بجے کمیٹی کو رپؤرٹ دیں۔منیر احمد کے بارے احکامات متعلقہ ڈی جی نیکا عملدرآمد رپؤرٹ کیساتھ طلب۔

وزارت انسانی حقوق
افسران نے۔کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ہمارے پاس کوئی کنٹریکٹ یا ڈیلی ویجز ملازم نہیں ہے،سیکڈ ملازمین بحال ہو گئے اور ان کے بھی کوئی مسائل نہیں ہیں۔

وزارت خزانہ
نیشنل بینک آف پاکستان کے ملازمین نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ہم 1500 تھرڈ پارٹی ملازمین کے بارے 9 فروری کو احکامات دیئے گئے ہیں لیکن ابھی تک عملدرآمد نہیں ہو سکا۔کمیٹی نے صدر این بی پی کی عدم حاضری پر اظہار برہمی کیا اور سمن جاری کرتے ہوئے کل چار بجے طلب کر لیا،آئی جی اسلام آباد اور آئی جی سندھ کو سمن پر عملدرآمد کرنے کی ہدایت۔افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ان 1500 تھرڈ پارٹی ملازمین میں سے 558 کو پہلے ہی ایڈجسٹ کر چکے ہیں اور اب مزید 103 تھرڈ پارٹی ملازمین کو لیٹرز دے دیئے گئے ہیں اور 97 پائپ لائن میں ہیں۔حافظ عبدالصمد کے بقایاجات 8 لاکھ ہیں،چیک تیار ہے،یہ درخواست دے دیں ہم ایڈجسٹ کر لیں گے۔ہم اس ملازم کو سروس اور کلیئرنس سرٹیفکیٹ بھی دے چکے ہیں۔
نیشنل بینک ایکسچینج کمپنی کے ایم ڈی سید فرقان علی کو عدم حاضری پر شوکاز نوٹس جاری اور کل 4 بجے طلب،ظفر علی وغیرہ 5 ملازمین کی پروموشن کے بارے درخواست پر رپورٹ طلب،

نیشنل سیونگ سنٹر کا سربراہ کل چار بجے طلب،نیشنل سکیورٹی پرنٹنگ پریس کے چیئرمین کل چار بجے طلب،
زرعی ترقیاتی بینک کے افسران نے بتایا کہ کے ایس ایس ایل کے 3 سو کا ریکارڈ بنا لیا ہے،55 کو باقاعدہ طور پر لیٹر بھی جاری کر دیئے،ہم نے کیٹگری بنائی ہے ابھی 2003 تا 2005 کے دورانیہ کے ملازمین کو لیا ہے۔13 ملازمین کو۔بھی لیٹر اور جوائننگ دینے کا حکم،افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ یونین نمائندوں کیساتھ مل کر ہم رضامندی سے کام کر رہے ہیں،یونین کے نمائندہ اقبال خٹک،ملک اسماعیل،سردار غلام مصطفٰی اور عمران مانی سمیت سب نے یقین دہانی کرائی کل 13 ملازمین جوائننگ دے دیں گے۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کے کل چار بجے تک تین سو ملازمین کے آفر لیٹر جاری کر دیئے جائیں اور کمیٹی کو رپورٹ دی جائے۔ذیشان رسول کی درخواست پر رپورٹ طلب،ڈاکٹر محمد امین کے بارے میں افسران نے یقین دہانی کرائی کے کہ اگر وہ کورٹ کیسز ختم۔کردیں تو ایک ہفتہ کے اندر اندر کسی مناسب پوسٹ پر ایڈجسٹ کر دیں گے۔
فرسٹ ویمن بینک کے افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ  کمیٹی کے پاس 8 برطرف ملازمین کی درخواست آئی تھی جس پر کمیٹی کے حکم پر بینک کے صدر نے میٹنگ کی ہے اور جلد ان ملازمپن کو ایڈجسٹ کر دیں گے۔روبینہ ناصر کی اپیل پر فیصلہ کر کے کمیٹی کو ایک ہفتہ کے اندر اندر رپورٹ دینے کا حکم۔
یونائیٹڈ بینک پرائیویٹ لمیٹڈ کے 5416 پینشنرز کا ایشو ہے بینک تو 2002 میں پرائیویٹائزڈ ہوا لیکن یہ ملازمین تو پہلے کے تھے۔وزارت خزانہ سے تفصیلی رپورٹ کل چار بجے تک طلب۔

ہاؤس بلڈنگ فنانس کارپوریشن کے افسران نے۔کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 5 سیکڈ ملازمپن تھے سب کو بحال کر دیا ہے۔کچھ ملازمین کے کورٹ کیسز تھے ان کا فیصلہ آنے پر عملدرآمد ہؤ جاہے گا۔

فیڈرل بورڈ آف ریونیو
افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ہیڈ کوارٹرز میں 80 کے قریب لوگ ہیں،کنٹریکٹ پر کوئی نہیں ہے۔ان لینڈ ریونیو کے افسران نے بتایا کہ ہمارے پآس دو احکامات آئے ہین ایک غلام مصطفیٰ مری کا اور دوسرا عطاء  الرحمان کا۔
احکامات پر عملدرآمد کیلئے پی ایم آفس سمری ارسال کر دی جلد عملدرآمد کر لیا جائے گا۔انصاف اللہ کنٹریکٹ ملازم تھا ،دوران ڈیوٹی غیر حاضررہا،ہم نے نوٹسز بھی دیئے مگر حاضر نہیں ہوا۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ انصاف اللہ کو تین دن کے اندر اندر مکمل مراعات کیساتھ بحال کیا جائے،نادر عباس نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ہم 85 کے قریب ہیڈ کوارٹر میں بطور ڈیلی ویجز کام کر رہے ہیں،کمیٹی کے واضح حکم کے باوجود ہمیں ریگولر نہیں کیا جا رہا ہے۔افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ہیڈ کوارٹر کے متعلقہ افسران یہاں نہیں ہیں یہ میرے اختیار میں نہیں۔چیئرمین ایف بی آر کو شوکاز نوٹس جاری کرتے ہوئے کمیٹی نے ہیڈ کوارٹر سمیت تمام ماتحت اداروں کے غیر مستقل ملازمین کو مستقل کرکے کمیٹی کو کل چار بجے تک رپورٹ دینے کا حکم،ایف بی آر کے سرگودھا کے سیکڈ ملازم نصیر احمد نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ مجھے ابھی تک بحال نہیں کیا گیا۔افسران کے پاس کوئی واضح ثبوت نہیں تھا جس پر کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ تین دن کے اندر اندر نصیر احمد کو مکمل مراعات کیساتھ بحال کیا جائے۔قمر عباس کو ترجیہی بنیادوں پر ایڈجسٹ کرنے کا حکم۔

کابینہ ڈویژن
سیکرٹری کابینہ ڈویژن کی عدم حاضری پر سیکرٹری کابینہ ڈویژن اور جوائنٹ سیکرٹری کو شوکاز نوٹس،ایم ڈی پی ٹی ڈی سی،ایم ڈی پرنٹنگ  کارپوریشن ،ڈی جی نیشنل آرکائیو،ایم ڈی پیپرا،چیئرمین پی ٹی اے اور چیئرمین اوگرا کو بھی عدم حاضری پر شوکاز نوٹس اور 26 جولائی کو دن گیارہ بجے عملدرآمد رپؤرٹ کے ساتھ طلب۔

انفارمیشن ٹیکنالوجی
پی ٹی سی ایل کے ریٹائرڈ ملازم عبدالطیف محسود نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ میں پی ٹی سی ایل کے 40 ہزار متاثرہ ملازمین ریٹائرڈ ،35 سو حاضر سروس اور 15 سو بیوہ کا نمائندہ ہوں،افسران نے بتایا کہ 8 سو ملین ڈالر کا معاملہ اصل میں سیل پرچیز معاہدہ کی خلاف ورزی کی وجہ سے پیدا ہوا۔معاہدے کے مطابق اثاثے نہ دیئے گئے جس کی وجہ سے کمپنی 8 سو ملین ڈالر ادا نہیں کر رہی ہے۔ملازمین کے پے سکیلز کے بارے رپورٹ دیتے ہوئے افسران نے کہا کہ ابھی تک کسی بھی پینشنرز کی پینشن نہیں روکی سب کو مل رہی ہے اور کمپنی خود دے رہی ہے،گورنمنٹ آف پاکستان نہیں دیتی اگر ان ملازمین کی بات مان لی جائے تو تین سو بلین کا خرچہ آ رہا ہے جو کمپنی کہاں سے لائے،تنخواہیں ادا کی جا رہی ہیں،پینشن جاری ہے لیکن اضافہ ہم کیسے ادا کریں جبکہ گورنمنٹ کمپنی کو ایک روپیہ بھی نہیں دے رہی۔کمیٹی نے کہا ان ملازمین کا تو کوئی قصور نہیں ہے ان حالات کے باوجود بھی ان کا حق تو نہیں مارا جا سکتا۔چیئرمین کمیٹی نے کہا کہ ہم نے حقائق اور قواعد کے مطابق فیصلہ کرنا ہے۔ملازمین نے کہا 1996 کے ایکٹ کے مطابق یکم جنوری 1996 تک کے ملازمین گورنمنٹ سرونٹ ہیں۔کمیٹی نے ہدایت کی پیر تک انتظامیہ اور ملازمین کے نمائندے اپنے اپنے مطالبات اور گزارشات تحریری طور پر کمیٹی کو جمع کروائیں اس کے بعد کمیٹی فیصلہ کرے گی۔

انفارمیشن ٹیکنالوجی
این آئی ٹی بی  کے افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ہمارے ٹوٹل 48 ملازمین ہیں،38 ملازمین ریگولر ہیں،7 ملازمین گریڈ 21 کے ہیں۔کمیٹی کے حکم پر 56 ملازمین کیلئے پی سی فور کی سمری بھیج دی ہے۔ملازمین نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 39 کی بورڈ سے منظوری ہو چکی ہے سارا پراسس مکمل ہو چکا ہے،کمیٹی نے سوال کیا کہ گریڈ ایک تا 16 تک کے کتنے ملازمین ہیں،افسران نے بتایا ان کی تعداد 32 ہے،کمیٹی نے کہا ان 32 ملازمین کو ابھی تک ریگولر کیوں نہیں کیا جا رہا۔یہ ملازمین 2007 سے کام کر رہے ہیں۔کمیٹی نے عملدرآمد نہ کرنے کی وجہ سے سیکرٹری بابر مجید بھٹی اور ڈی جی عمران حیدر کو شوکاز نوٹس جاری کرتے ہوئے 21 دسمبر کے احکامات کے مطابق 32 ملازمپن کو ریگولر کر کے جمعہ کو 2 بجے رپورٹ طلب کر لی

میٹنگ میں ایم این اے کشور زہرہ اور ایم این اے نوید امیر جیوا نے شرکت کی۔

Islamabad, the 19th July, 2023; 21" meeting of the Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs held today at 11:00 am this morning in Committee Room No. 07, Parliament House, Islamabad under the Chairmanship of Mr. Muhammad Abubakar. MNA.

The Hon. Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, assured that Ministry had started working on the recommendations mentioned earlier about advertisement. The Committee directed that M/o Parliamentary Affairs may engage National Data Base Registration Authority (NADRA) on public grievances at the District level including MNA's and MPA's as 95% of the issues emerge from the Provinces. The Committee further directed that M/o Parliamentary Affairs may write a letter to Hon. Prime Minister for approval of manufacturing of Grievances Cell at the Provincial level and public hearings (Khulli Kachehri) at Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner Offices at the District level.

The Committee recommended that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to come up with a system to ensure the correct allocation of polling stations in urban areas as it had been considered more than 60% of people are living on rental addresses and policy specifically for them must be developed and presented in the next meeting.
The Committee recommended that ECP may follow existing forms of the Elections Act of 2017 (A & B) and abide any amendments that are made, all the amendments that are made in this Act should be removed.

The meeting was attended by the MNA's Ch. Mehmood Bashir Virk, Rana Bashir Iqbal, Mr. Noor Ul Hassan Tanvir, Mr. Zulfiqar Bachani, Ms. Shamsun Nisa, Mr Qadir Khan Mandokhail, and Molana Abdul Akbar Chitrali. Senior Officers of M/o Parliamentary Affairs and Election Commission of Pakistan. Also attended the meeting
 

Taking cognizance of the 9th May incidents in all over the Pakistan, the standing committee on Interior summoned the Inspector General of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to submit a detailed report on injured police officials. The DIG Punjab Police apprised the Standing Committee that there were 169 Police Officers who were injured during the attacks, 13 army installations were attacked and 19 government buildings were besieged. However, the Punjab Government has awarded Rs. 82,84,000 as cash awards to 169 injured police officials. The Committee lauded the Punjab police and issued displeasure notice to all the Information Secretaries of Provinces and to the Federal Secretary of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for not telecasting the government narrative on the incident. Moreover, the committee directed that government narrative should be displayed on every television multiple time. The Committee directed to issue appreciation letters and recommended the Police Officials for Sitara-e-Imtiaz and other awards for their services to prevent acceleration of the grave circumstances. Nevertheless, the Committee expressed displeasure on the absence of the KhyberPakhtunkhwa Police Officials in the meeting.

On the bill “The Acid and Burn Crime Bill, 2022 (moved by Dr. Mahreen Razzaq Bhutto, MNA)”; The Committee recommended that re-habilitation, legal and medical facilitation for the victim should be free of cost. Moreover, protection of the witness should be ensured and Prosecution department should be added into the committee of Acid Burn Victims. A nominee of Chief Justice from the High Courts should be added with the recommendations of Chief Justice. The Committee passed the bill with mentioned amendments.

On the bill “The Criminal Laws (Amendment), Bill 2020, (Section 297) (Moved by Choudhary Faqir Ahmad, MNA)”; the mover proposed the following amendments: fine amount should be 2 million and imprisonment should be maximum 7 years. In addition to that, the committee proposed life imprisonment on sexual assault on dead corpse.

On the bill “The Pakistan Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (Section 17) (Moved by Mr. Qadir Khan Mandokhail, MNA); The Committee recommended that domicile should be on the basis of the permanent address.

On the bill “The Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (Section 320) (Moved by Mr. Qadir Khan Mandokhail, MNA); The committee recommended that case of Road accidents should be non-bailable and the matter should be taken up by Ministry of Law and Justice and Interior in the next meeting. Directed the concerned Ministries to submit reports on the matter.

On the bills “The Islamabad Capital Territory Local Government Bill, 2022 (Government Bill) and The Islamabad Capital Territory Criminal Prosecution Service (Constitution, Functions and Powers) Bill, 2022 (Government Bill)” the committee expressed extreme displeasure over the unpreparedness of Ministry of Interior Official and directed to submit detail reports on the bills in the next meeting.

The meeting was attended by Mr Ahmed Hussain Deharr, Rana Shamim Ahmed Khan, Mr. Sajid Mehdi, Syed Agha Rafiullah, Mr. Usama Qadir, Mr. Nawab Sher, Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti, Ms. Asiya Azeem, Sardar Talib Hassan Nakai, Dr. Mehreen Razzaq Bhutto, Choudhary Faqir Ahmed, Mr. Qadir Khan Mandokhail, Ms. Aliya Kamran and Senior Government Officials.

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) urged the Ministry of IPC to expedite the Report of the Management Committee, constituted to finalize the recommendations in the matters pertaining to the affairs of Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF).

2. 34th meeting of the Standing Committee was held today at 2:00 p.m. in Committee Room No. 7, Parliament House, Islamabad under the Chairmanship of Mr. Nawab Sher, MNA.

3. At the outset, the Hon. Minister for IPC informed the Committee that the recommendations of the Management Committee PHF have already been submitted for approval of the Hon. Prime Minister who is also Petron-in-Chief of PHF. He also informed that the Ministry has written a letter to the Auditor General of Pakistan for a special audit of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the last six months and report thereof would be shared to the Standing Committee for its review. Dr. Mahreen Razzaq Bhutto, MNA/Mover said that the PCB has been asking for the Report for the last two and a half year which has not been submitted to the Standing Committee which shows that PCB is not giving importance to the Committee

4. Upon a starred question, moved by Dr. Mahreen Razzaq Bhutto, MNA, the Secretary General, PHF mentioned that lack of funds and lack of camping are the reasons for downfall of hockey in our country. He informed that their ranking is upgraded in the world ranking from 18 to 16. He said that eight players from the junior team are now selected in the National Hockey Team and the management is working to make it better day by day. The Secretary, Ministry of IPC apprised the Committee that there is no denying fact that hockey has shown a downtrodden fall. The decline has not happened overnight, but it has spanned over the last three decades. He briefed that over 25 Synthetic Hockey Fields have been and are functional and a number of hockey turfs are also being laid down all over the country, however, Talent Hunt Programs, selection of teams and skill development etc. rest with PHF and its subsidiaries, inspite all there is no doubt that these entities have completely failed to enable Pakistan Hockey Team to compete at international level.

5. Besides the Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination, Mr. Ehsan Ur Rehman Mazari, the meeting was attended by MNAs/Members of the Committee, Rana Mubashir Iqbal, Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Behan, Ms. Shahida Rehmani, Ms. Nasiba Channa, Ms. Rubina Irfan, Dr. Muhammad Afzal Khan Dhandla, Mir Khan Muhammad Jamali, Ms. Javairia Zafar Aheer, Ms. Asiya Azeem, Ms. Wajiha Qamar. Dr. Mahreen Razzaq Bhutto, MNA/Mover was also present in the meeting. The senior officers from Ministry of IPC, Pakistan Hockey Federation and Pakistan Sports Board were also present in the meeting.

قومی اسمبلی کی خصوصی کمیٹی برائے متاثرہ ملازمین کی میٹنگ پروفیسر ڈاکٹر قادر خان مندوخیل چیئرمین کمیٹی کی سربراہی میں پاکستان انسٹیٹیوٹ برائے پارلیمانی سروسز ہال میں منعقد ہوئی۔

The Special Committee on Arms Licenses met this afternoon in Parliament House, Islamabad under the Chairmanship of Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah, MNA to discuss the problems faced by the citizens in obtaining the Arms Licenses.  

 The Special Committee expressed grave concern over the procedural complications for obtaining of Arms Licenses as it became difficult even for Parliamentarians to obtain Arms Licenses in due course of time. The Special Committee therefore, directed that M/o Interior may engage the service of NADRA to ease procedural complications for issuance of Arms Licenses so that people could get their Arms Licenses without any trouble.

 The Committee decided to invite the Chairman, NADRA in the next meeting so that concrete measures could be adopted to streamline the system for issuing of Arms Licenses. The Special Committee further directed that M/o Interior may expedite the process of issuing of Arms Licenses to the Parliamentarians and devise a policy to facilitate Parliamentarians equally to negate the chances of discrimination.

 Earlier, Addl. Secretary, M/o Interior briefly apprised the Committee about the efforts made by them to ease the procedure of issuing of Arms Licenses and problems faced by them in this regard.

 The meeting was attended by Mr. Khalid Hussain Magsi, Mr. Mohsin Dawar, Mr. Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhary, Sardar Riaz Mehmood Khan Mazari,  MNAs.

 *National Assembly Secretariat

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Australian High Commissioner H.E. Mr. Neil Hawkins called on Mr. Mohsin Dawar, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs of the National Assembly of Pakistan

Islamabad, 17th July, 2023; Australian High Commissioner H.E. Mr. Neil Hawkins called on the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs of the National Assembly of Pakistan, Mr. Mohsin Dawar, at his office today in the Parliament House. During the meeting, the areas of mutual interest between the two countries were discussed. The two officials exchanged views on the political, security, and economic situation in Pakistan. H.E. Mr. Neil apprised the Chairman of Australia’s effort to support Pakistan’s development in various areas such as water security, women’s education, family planning, etc. Mr. Mohsin Dawar welcomed Australia’s contribution to Pakistan and highlighted various challenges faced by youth, especially women, in the country in terms of accessing education and employment opportunities. H.E. Mr. Neil and Mr. Mohsin Dawar expressed their mutual desire to see a democratic and prosperous Pakistan.

1. The Special Committee expressed strong displeasure over the absence of Senior Officers of M/o Interior despite the fact clear message was sent to them to ensure their presence in the meeting. The Committee took serious notice over the lenient attitude of the Senior Officers towards affairs of the Special Committee and directed that their presence might be ensured in the next meeting to be held on Monday i.e. 17th July, 2023 failing which the Committee would initiate strict action against them under relevant rules.  

2. The Special Committee directed that M/o Interior may expedite the process of issuance of Arms Licenses forwarded by the Parliamentarians. Moreover, M/o Interior may avoid scrutinizing the list of the Parliamentarians approved by the Federal Minister for Interior and report back to the Committee in the next meeting.

3. The meeting was attended by Mr. Khalid Hussain Magsi, Mr. Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhary, Sardar Riaz Mehmood Khan Mazari, MNAs.

 NA Public Hearing Stressed Making Economy the Core of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy vis-à-vis the Middle East

Islamabad, 14 July 2023: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs conducted a public hearing on ‘Pakistan-Middle East Ties’ where scholars and practitioners stressed the need to shift the focus of Pakistan’s ties with the Middle East away from national security and towards the economy. The experts noted that the Middle East, as a region, is experiencing unprecedented change, especially in terms of technological advancements, and Pakistan must benefit from it. However, they regretted that Pakistan lacks the capacity, human resources, and requisite infrastructure to fully benefit from the opportunities that the Middle East’s development offers Pakistan. The participants highlighted that Pakistan’s ties with the Middle East have evolved over the past few decades and are no longer determined by "the religion factor," as was once the case.

The fourth Public Hearing of the Committee was attended by foreign policy experts, former diplomats, academics, and over 50 students from various universities. The keynote speakers included Chairman of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs MNA Mohsin Dawar, Dr. Ayesha Siddiqa, Ambassador Javed Hafeez, Ambassador Riffat Masood, Professor Nazir Hussain, and Professor Amna Mahmood.

The foreign policy experts emphasized that the view that the Middle East "will always diplomatically prefer Pakistan" is not pragmatic, as the Middle Eastern countries have pursued a foreign policy that seeks to maximize their national, especially economic, interests. They noted that Prime Minister Modi of India has been awarded the "highest civilian honor" by various Middle Eastern countries. The speakers welcomed the recent China-brokered agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran and the resumption of diplomatic ties between the two neighbouring countries. They noted that the fact that China brokered the agreement signals the waning influence of the United States in the region. They highlighted that the rapprochement offers a great opportunity for Pakistan to deepen its ties with both Saudi Arabia and Iran.

The speakers noted that Iran has shown willingness to join the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and Pakistan should welcome that. The experts noted that Pakistan has historically been more inclined toward Saudi Arabia. However, they emphasized that deepening economic ties with Iran can be hugely beneficial for Pakistan. They urged Pakistan to develop its side of the Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline. The experts lamented that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) is often neglected in foreign policymaking in the country and emphasized that MoFA should be empowered to play a key role in devising the country’s foreign policy.

In his speech, the Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Mohsin Dawar, noted that debate is crucial for keeping Pakistan’s foreign policy on the correct course, and it is precisely for that purpose that the Committee has been regularly organizing public hearings. He noted that developing public pressure on issues of public interest is a potent way to keep policymakers on the right track. Mr. Dawar noted that one point that most speakers raised in all the Committee public hearings was that foreign policy reflects a country’s domestic policy. However, he regretted that, domestically, Pakistan remains a divided country and is therefore unable to develop consensus on key foreign policy issues as well. Mr. Dawar noted that Pakistani policymakers mistakenly look at everything through a security lens and urged that de-securitizing and focusing on developing multidimensional relations with other countries should be the priority. He highlighted that the regional countries that were on par with Pakistan only a few years ago have visibly outperformed it. He regretted that, unlike its regional neighbours, Pakistan did not develop the capacity to benefit from the economic opportunities that twenty-first-century advancements in technology offered.

 PRESS RELEASE
NA Panel on Foreign Affairs Irked over Non-transparency in Visa for Afghan Citizens

Islamabad, the July 14, 2023: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs expressed strong concerns over alleged corruption in visa process for Afghan citizens. In the last meeting the Committee asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Interior and FIA to furnish reports on the loopholes in the visa processes. The Committee Chairman MNA Mohsin Dawar, on the absence of any reports desired, expressed grave concern and questioned the rationale for non-submission of such report. The Chairman stated that fragmentation of the mandate in visa issuance and non-presentation of the reports to the Parliament is tantamount to hiding corrupt practices in the visa processes.

The Committee once again directed the concerned agencies to furnish the aforesaid reports within two days. The concerned ministries maintained that visa approval was subject to clearance from the security agencies and assured that a report in this regard would be furnished to the Committee at the earliest. Reference recent visit of a Parliamentary delegation to China, the Committee instructed the officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to seek explanation from Pakistan’s ambassador to China who reportedly didn’t even bother to meet or facilitate the Parliamentary delegation in China. The members expressed that the delegation had high level important meetings with the Chinese officials and business leaders in the absence of any support or facilitation from the Pakistan embassy officials.

The members of the Committee desired that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs may brief the Committee on Greece migrant boat disaster and the efforts undertaken for Pakistani citizens onboard. The Chair of the Committee sought a report from the Ministry of Interior on human smuggling and the institutional efforts and initiatives undertaken to prevent it. The Standing Committee also directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to present a complete report on Online attestation of power of attorney.

Besides Hon. Chairman MNA Mohsin Dawar, MNA Mr. Muhammad Khan Daha, MNA Ms  Maiza Hameed, MNA Mr. Muhammad Abu Bakar, MNA Dr . Eamesh Kumar Vankwani and MNA Ms  Mehnaz Akbar Aziz, MNAs were also present in the meeting.

 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT
(Press Release)
Islamabad, the 14th July, 2023: The Standing Committee on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety (PA&SS) summons Deputy Commissioners of all those Districts hit by floods during 2022 to obtain briefing on funds released for rescue and relief activities.

2. 11th meeting of the Standing Committee on PA&SS held today in the Parliament House Islamabad under the Chairpersonship of Ms. Saira Bano, MNA.
3. The Director General Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh informed the Committee that the Government of Sindh released Rs. 25.036 billion in Relief Fund for PDMA and Rs. 3.791 billion to District Disaster Management Authorities/District Administration (DDMA) under the head of “Unforeseen Expenditure for Disaster Preparedness and Relief and Unforeseen Expenditure”. The Committee noted that the role of District Administration of the flood affected areas was not up-to the mark and caused immense difficulties for the affectees, thus, decided to summon Deputy Commissioners of all those Districts hit by floods during 2022 to obtain briefing on funds released for rescue and relief activities. The Committee was of the view that there was need to establish dedicated DDMAs to cope up with such climatic disasters in future. The Committee however directed DG, PDMA Sindh, to provide copy of Forensic Audit Report of Sindh Peoples Housing Foundation for Flood Affectees to the Committee and Damage Assessment Report to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
4. The Member (Operations), NDMA, apprised the Committee that the Remodeled National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) based on National Common Operating Picture (NCOP) was being constructed which will be finalized on 30th July, 2023, and likely to be inaugurated on 10th August, 2023, by the Hon. Prime Minister of Pakistan. The project will help strengthen the coordination amongst the NDMA, PDMAs and DDMAs, he added. The Committee appreciated the management of the NDMA for the said project and urged that Members of the Committee may also be invited in the inaugural ceremony. The Committee also desired that the public representatives of affected areas be taken on board by the NDMA, PDMAs and DDMAs in future.
5. The Member (Planning), Capital Development Authority (CDA), informed the Committee that following the directions by the Committee, the compensation of Rs. 100,000/- was given to the brother of deceased Rehri Baan. The Committee held that it would be more effective if the compensation amount was delivered to the widow and children of the deceased Rehri Baan. The Member CDA assured the Committee to look into the issue and try to make available the compensation amount to the family of the deceased Rehri Baan.
6. The meeting was attended by MNAs; Sardar Talib Hassan Nakai, Ms. Kiran Imran Dar, Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Behan,  Ms. Shagufta Jumani, Syed Mehmood Shah, Mr. Salahuddin, Ms. Nuzhat Pathan and Mr. Amir Naveed Jeeva, (Parliamentary Secretary), Ministry of PA&SS, officers of Ministry of PA&SS, NDMA, DGs, PDMAs, Sindh and Punjab. 

بینکنگ محتسب
افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ کمیٹی کے حکم پر گریڈ ایک تا 16 تک 39 ملازمین کو ریگولر کر دیا ہے۔

ایکسائز اینڈ ٹیکسیشن
115 ملازمین کو ریگولر کرنے کے احکامات پر عملدرآمد کیوں نہیں کیا گیا۔ڈپٹی کمشنر نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ اس پر پراسس شروع ہے۔ہم نے سمری بھیج دی ہے۔قاری مطلوب الہٰی نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ریٹائرمنٹ کے قریب ہوں مگر ابھی تک ترقی نہیں دی گئی۔ڈی سی صاحب نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ  ہم نے سمری بھیج دی ہے،منظوری چیف کمشنر نے دینی ہے،جونہی منظوری ہو گی ریگولر کر دیئے جائیں گے۔

بے نظیر انکم سپورٹ پروگرام
افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ  3 ملازمین کو بحال کر دیا ہے۔290 ملازمین کو ریگولر کرنے کیلئے ایچ آر کی کمیٹی نے سمری تیار کر کے بورڈ آف  ڈائریکٹر کو دے دی ہے،بہت جلد ضابطے کی کارروائی مکمل کر کے تمام ملازمین کو ریگولر کر دیا جائے گا اس کے علاوہ 882 پروجیکٹ ملازمین کے کنٹریکٹ کا دورانیہ بڑھا دیا ہے۔افسران نے کمیٹی کو یقین دہانی کرائی کہ تین ملازمین کو بحال کیا ہے جس سے تمام 41 ملازمین مستفید ہوں گے،ملازم ھارون الرشید کے بارے میں کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ آج ہی بحال کیا جائے۔


بیت المال
چیئرمین بیت المال عامر فدا پراچہ نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ تمام سیکڈ ملازمین کو بحال کر دیا گیا ہے،45 ملازمین کو ریگولر کرنے کیلئے کارروائی مکمل کر لی ہے جلد ریگولر کر دیا جائے گا۔چونکہ ملازمین کی تعداد زیآدہ ہے اس لئے تھوڑا ٹائم لگے گاکیونکہ 10 سال سروس والے 128 ملازمین ہیں،5 سال مدت ملازمت والے 631 ملازمین ہیں اسی طرح ٹوٹل 2418 ملازمین ہیں۔

نادرہ
افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ  336 ملازمین کی انکوائری مکمل کر لی ہے،اس میں کچھ ملازمین کو عمر کی رعائت بھی دی گئی ہے،ان 336 ملازمین میں سے صرف 48 ملازمین کلیئر قرار پائے ہیں۔کمیٹی نے اس بات پر عدم اطمینان کا اظہار کیا اور کہا کہ مایوس کن کارکردگی ہے،کمیٹی نے فیصلہ کیا 25 جولائی کو صرف نادرہ کی میٹنگ ہو گی اور تمام ملازمین کی انکوائری کمیٹی کر کے فیصلہ کرے گی۔

سی ڈی اے
ثمینہ الیاس وغیرہ جو ملازمین کمیٹی کے خلاف کورٹ میں گئے ان کے خلاف تحریک استحقاق کی منظوری اور کمیٹی نے ملازمین کو کہا کہ حکم امتناع واپس لیں پھر آپ کی بات سنی جائے گی۔
محمد عاشق کے بارے افسران نے بتایا کہ 2008 کے بعد اب آئے ہیں اور میں سمجھتا ہوں کے ان کے ساتھ زیادتی ہوئی ہے،کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ تین دن کے اندر اندر مکمل مراعات کے ساتھ بحال کیا جائے۔ارشاد علی کو مکمل مراعات کے ساتھ بحال کرنے کا حکم،سی ڈی اے سکول کے 10 ملازمین کے بارے احکامات پر سیکرٹری وزارت داخلہ کو عملدرآمد کرنے کا حکم۔
ایف آئی اے
طارق محمود وغیرہ تین ملازمین کی بحالی بارے کمیٹی نے رپورٹ طلب کی،افسران نے بتایا کہ ان کا صرف دو۔سال کا کنٹریکٹ تھا،2001 میں عدالت گئے فیصلہ خلاف آیا۔خورشید شاہ صاحب کی کمیٹی نے بھی ان ملازمین۔کے حق میں فیصلہ نہیں دیا۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ تین دن کے اندر اندر سیکرٹری داخلہ مکمل انکوائری کر کے کمیٹی کو رپورٹ جمع کروائیں۔ملازم تیمور کے کیس پر نظرثانی کر کے کمیٹی کو رپورٹ دینے کا حکم۔

کونسل آف اسلامک آئیڈیالوجی  کے افسران سے کمیٹی نے سوال کیا کہ کس قانون کے تحت آپ نے ڈیپوٹیشن پر بھیجے گئے ملازم کی جگہ نیا ملازم بھرتی کر کے ملازم کو نکال دیا۔افسران کے پاس کوئی تسلی بخش جواب نہیں تھا۔ملازم اشرف طاہر نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 2016 میں ڈیپوٹیشن پر وزارت خزانہ بھیجا گیا،کمیٹی نے حکم دیا  محمد اشرف طاہر کو برطرف کیا جائے۔سیکرٹری اور چیئرمین کو شوکاز نوٹس اور ایف آئی اے کو انکوائری کا حکم

کے ٹی ڈی ایم سی
افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 110 کنٹریکٹ ملازمین کو ریگولر کرنے کیلئے بورڈ نے منظوری دے دی ہے۔

وزارت صنعت و پیداوار
افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 14 ملازمین کے بارے جو احکامات جاری کئے گئے ہیں ان ملازمین کو جنوری 2019 میں بھرتی کیا گیا ایک سال بعد ٹیسٹ فیل ہونے کی وجہ سے نکالا گیا،کمیٹی نے سوال کیا کہ بغیر ٹیسٹ کے بھرتی کیوں کیا گیا،کمیٹی نے ملازمین سے سوال کیا کہ کیا آپ ابھی ٹیسٹ پاس کر سکتے ہو۔ملازمین نے کہا تین ماہ تیاری کر کے ٹیسٹ دے سکتے ہیں۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ تین ماہ تیاری کرکے ایس ٹی آئی میں ٹیسٹ دیں۔
وزارت صنعت و پیداوار
یوٹیلیٹی سٹورز کارپوریشن آف پاکستان کے افسران سے سوال کیا گیا کہ ایم ڈی یوٹیلیٹی سٹورز کو ذاتی حیثیت میں طلب کیا گیا ہے وہ کیوں نہیں آئے۔افسران نے بتایا کہ وہ لاہور گئے ہوئے ہیں۔ملازمین کے نمائندہ سید عارف حسین شاہ نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ کمیٹی کے بار بار احکامات کے باوجود سیکڈ ملازمین کی کٹوتی بند نہیں کی جا رہی،ڈیلی ویجز اور کنٹریکٹ ملازمین کؤ ریگولر نہیں کیا گیا،کمیٹی نے ایم ڈی یوٹیلیٹی سٹور اور جی ایم ایچ آر کے خلاف تحریک استحقاق اور تنخواہ روکنے کا حکم،ایف آئی اے کو مکمل انکوائری کا حکم،بھرتی ریکارڈ،اکاؤنٹس کی تفصیلات طلب۔ڈی جی ایف آئی کو انکوائری کرکے پیر کو رپورٹ دینے کی ہدایت
پاکستان انڈسٹریل ٹیکنیکل اسسٹنس سنٹر
ملازم بصیر کاکڑ کے بارے احکامات پر رپورٹ دیتے ہوئے افسران نے بتایا کہ ان کا کیس وزارت میں بھیج دیا ہے۔کمیٹی نے احکامات پر عملدرآمد نہ کرنے کی وجہ سے ڈائریکٹر جنرل محمد عرفان کو شوکاز نوٹس جاری کرتے ہوئے پیر 21 جولائی کو عملدرآمد رپورٹ کیساتھ طلب کر لیا۔12 کنٹریکٹ ملازمین کو ریگولر کرنے کا حکم۔

انجینئرنگ ڈویلپمنٹ بورڈ
افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ہمارے پاس 18 ڈیلی ویجز اور 3 کنٹریکٹ ملازمین ہیں۔بورڈ کی میٹنگ سے منظوری کے بعد ریگولر کر دیں گے۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ تین دن کے اندر اندر ملازمین کو ریگولر کیا جائے۔
این ایف ایم ایل کے افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ایم ڈی این ایف ایم ایل کا تبادلہ ہو گیا ہے۔کمیٹی نے سوال کیا 307 اور 72 ملازمین کے بارے احکامات دیئے تھے،عملدرآمد کیوں نہیں ہوا،افسران نے بتایا آج ایم ڈی صاحب چارج کے رہے ہیں،عملدرآمد کر لیں گے،کمیٹی نے حکم دیا پیر والے دن عملدرآمد رپورٹ کمیٹی کو دی جائے۔

ایکسپورٹ پروسیسنگ زون
چیئرمین ایکسپورٹ پروسیسنگ زون کو عدم حاضری پر شوکاز اور پیر دن ایک بجے ذاتی حیثیت میں طلب،سیکرٹری ایچ آر انجینئر ناصر ہدایت کو بھی عدم حاضری پر شوکاذ نوٹس جاری۔

وزارت ریاستی و سرحدی امور
افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ لیویز صوبوں کو منتقل کر دیئے گئے ہیں،افغان مہاجرین کے بارے اسٹیبلشمنٹ ڈویژن کو لیٹر جاری کر دیا ہے،کمیٹی نے ہدایت کی کہ ڈی جی لیویز بلوچستان پیر کو ذاتی حیثیت میں کمیٹی کے سامنے عملدرآمد رپورٹ کے ساتھ پیش ہوں۔
منزہ نسرین نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ہم 679 افغان مہاجرین آرگنائزیشن کے ملازمین ہیں ہمیں ریگولر نہیں کیا جا رہا،افسران نے بتایا کہ یہ تمام ملازمین یو این ایچ سی آر کے ملازمین ہیں۔

انٹیلیجنس بیورو
ممبر کمیٹی نثار چیمہ نے کہا کہ ڈی جی آئی بی کا کمیٹی میں شریک نہ ہونا میں سمجھتا ہوں پارلیمنٹ کی توہین ہے،جبکہ ملازمین کے ساتھ زیادتی ہے،متعدد بار میٹنگ میں احکامات کے باوجود عملدرآمد بھی نہیں ہو رہا۔کمیٹی نے تمام احکامات پر عملدرآمد رپورٹ کیساتھ ڈائریکٹر جنرل آئی بی کو منگل کو طلب کر لیا۔
پلاننگ اینڈ ڈویلپمنٹ
افسران نے بتایا کہ ہم اپنے اداروں میں کمیٹی کے احکامات پر 105 ملازمین ریگولر کر چکے ہیں،70 ملازمین کے انٹرویوز مکمل کر چکے ہیں بہت جلد ان کا پراسس مکمل کر کے عملدرآمد ہو جائے گا۔جمعرات کو ایک بجے وائس چانسلر عملدرآمد رپورٹ کیساتھ طلب۔چیف ایگزیکٹو پبلک پرائیویٹ پارٹنرشپ اتھارٹی کے ملازم ناصر ریاض کو بحال کرنے کا حکم،

این سی ایچ ڈی
ملازم برکت علی شاہ نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ سیلاب کی وجہ سے دفتر والؤں کو رپؤرٹ دی تھی مگر دفٹر والے کہتے ہیں ایسا کؤئی ریکارڈ نہیں ہے،میرے پاس سارے ثبوت ہیں۔متعلقہ ڈائریکٹر نے کمیٹی کو آگاہ کیا کہ مذکورہ ملازم باقاعدہ آتا رہا ہے۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ ملازم سید برکت علی شاہ کو مکمل مراعات کیساتھ بحال کر کے جمعرات کو ایک بجے تک رپورٹ دی جائے۔ڈی جی جنید اخلاق کو عملدرآمد کا حکم،

اسلامک انٹرنیشنل یونیورسٹی
افسران نے بتایا کہ سمیرا نیاز کنٹریکٹ پر بھرتی ہوئی تھی،2014 میں کنٹریکٹ ختم ہو گیا۔کنٹریکٹ ٹھوس وجوہات پر نہیں بڑھایا گیا۔ان پر سخت الزامات تھے جن کی انکوائری کی گئی اور انکوائری میں ان پر الزامات ثابت ہو گئے۔کمیٹی نے انتظامیہ کی انکوائری رپورٹ پر اظہار اطمینان کرتے ہوئے ملازمہ کی درخواست خارج کر دی۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا 2014 سے آج تک جو بھی یونیورسٹی کی طرف سے ایف آئی آر ہیں ان کے بارے میں مکمل رپورٹ دی جائے،
محمد نذیر کے باقاعدہ قانونی طریقے سے کارروائی مکمل کرتے ہوئے انہیں ریٹائرڈ کیا گیا ان کا کیس ابھی بھی ہائیکورٹ میں چل رہا ہے۔

میٹنگ میں ایم این اے عالیہ کامران،ایم این اے نثار احمد چیمہ،ایم این اے علی گوھر بلوچ اور ایم این نوید امیر جیوا نے شرکت کی
 

 Islamabad, the 13th July, 2023: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting lauded the efforts of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to improve the performance of its attached departments with tireless work in less than 14 months which has also led to economic revival.
 

2. 38th meeting of the Standing Committee was held today at 2:00 p.m. in Committee Room No. 7, Parliament House, Islamabad under the Chairpersonship of Ms. Javaria Zafar Aheer, MNA.

3. The Committee was apprised by the Hon. Minister for Information and Broadcasting that the services of all the employees of the Pakistan Television Corporation (PTVC) have been regularized. She informed that the Film Division has been established in PTV, Islamabad and the Ministry also established PTV Virtual Studio. She desired that the Committee must visit the PTV Virtual Studio. She also informed that PTV Academy has been upgraded and the courses are being commenced from 25th of July. She further informed the Committee that health insurance amounting Rs.1bn has been started for working Journalists and similarly health insurance has also been started for the Artists. She said that 12 studios have been started in Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) and all archives of Radio have been digitized.

4. Regarding the issues of non-payment of salaries, allowances and pensions to the employees of Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC), the Secretary Ministry informed that the pensioners of PBC were facing problems and the Government has issued a sufficient budget grant in the current budget, which fulfilled their financial requirements. Further, all arrears have been paid to the employees and pensioners of PBC.

5. During the course of discussion, the Hon. Chairperson, Ms. Javaria Zafar Aheer, MNA, said that ethics is very important element in journalism and any news regarding incidents should be reported accurately. Further, it is a good development that amendments are being made in the PEMRA Act, 2002 which will further empower PEMRA, she added.

6. The Deputy Inspector General of Police, ICT, Islamabad told the Committee that Islamabad Police is giving priority to journalists in all cases and many cases have been referred to CIA. The DIG also said that a WhatsApp group has been created for all Islamabad-based Journalists in which they will share their issues and problems, which will be resolved immediately.

7. Later, the Committee considered the Government Bills i.e. “The Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals (Amendment) Bill, 2023”, “The Press, Newspapers, news Agencies and Books Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2023” and passed the same with slight amendments. The Committee deferred other legislative business and decided to consider the same in the next meeting.

8. Besides the Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ms. Marriyum Aurganzeb, the meeting was attended by Ms. Zaib Jaffar, Ms. Kiran Imran Dar, Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Behan, Ms. Naz Baloch, Dr. Shazia Sobia Aslam Soomro, Mr. Nasir Khan Musa Zai and Ms. Asiya Azeem, Hon. MNAs. The senior officers from M/o Information and Broadcasting, M/o Interior, representative from ICP Police, FIA, PEMRA, PBC, PID were also present in the meeting.
 

The management of Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) apprised the National Assembly Standing Committee on Aviation that Government of Pakistan has initiated a process to outsource the operations and management at Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore airports to generate foreign exchange reserves for its ailing economy. He informed that PCCA are not selling the Airports, they are just giving the operation and management controls for a period of time.

2. 14th meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Aviation was held today at 11:00 a.m. in the Conference Room of Ministry of Aviation, Kohsar Block, Pak-Secretariat, Islamabad under the Chairmanship of Syed Mobeen Ahmed, MNA.

3. The Director General, PCAA apprised the Committee that after the amendment in rule 68-rule PCCA Act, the authority of NOC is shifted completely from PCAA to Building Control Authorities and they have completely failed in doing their job, quoting the example of Saima builders in Karachi. The Committee recommended to amend the said rule and take back the authority to take strict action against the illegal constructions. He further added that the bird strike cases have been increased and they have taken steps like they close the flight operations 6-8 a.m. in the Lahore Airport, bird repellant system is enhanced, awareness campaigns regarding the disposal of waste of sacrificial animals are circulated to public through social as well as print media.

4. A Committee Member pointed out the incident of PIA air hostess’s death over which the CEO PIA said that this accident happened due to the unsafe motorway in this incident a boy jumped over the barrier and came in front of the vehicle due to which the accident occurred. The Hon. Member of the Committee also mentioned the increase in the tax percentage of pilots from 7.5% to 32% over this the CEO PIA assured that they have solved this matter by increasing the salary of pilots and most of the staff is happy with their decision.

5. The Chief Executive Officer, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) explained that they have developed a system by downloading and maintaining the bugs are immediately fixed of every Aeroplan. Further yearly test of every Aeroplan is conducted by issuing a certificate of air worthiness. He further added that PIA’s financial condition cannot bear much expenses so they have hired a contractor for the transport purpose. The Committee asked about the complaint system on the airports. The Director General, PCAA replied that they have complaint boxes at multiple places in the airport and the complaints are taken very seriously.

6. The meeting was attended by Ms. Romina Khurshid Alam, Ms. Shahnaz Saleem Malik, Dr. Darshan, Mr. Ramesh Lal and Ms. Saira Bano, MNAs. Senior officers of Ministry of Aviation PCAA, PIA and Aircraft Accident Investigation Board (AAIB) were also present in the meeting.

اسلام آباد۔13 جولائی() پارلیمانی خصوصی کمیٹی برائے متاثرہ ملاذمین کی 59 ویں میٹنگ پروفیسر ڈاکٹر قادر خان مندوخیل چیئرمین کمیٹی کی سربراہی میں پاکستان انسٹیٹیوٹ برائے پارلیمانی سروسز ہال میں منعقد ہوئی۔

وزارت آبی وسائل
واپڈا کے افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ کمیٹی کے احکامات پر  17 ملازمین کے تربیلہ پاور اسٹیشن  کے انٹرویو مکمل ہو گئے ہیں،کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ بروز پیر 17 جولائی تک تربیلا پاور اسٹیشن کے 17 ملازمین کو ریگولر کر کے کمیٹی کو رپورٹ دی جائے۔

پاسپورٹ آفس

افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ  گریڈ ایک تا 16 کے 164 ملازمین غیر مستقل تھے جن میں سے 29 کو ریگولر کر دیا گیا ہے۔کمیٹی نے کہا کہ تمام ملازمین کو ریگولر کیوں نہیں کیا گیا۔افسران نے کہا کہ ان کا کیس تیار کر دیا ہے،جلد کر دیں گے۔
کمیٹی نے سیکرٹری کو شوکاز نوٹس دے دیا اور کل ایک بجے عملدرآمد رپورٹ کیساتھ طلب۔محمد وقاص کی عملدرآمد رپورٹ طلب۔

وزارت داخلہ
عدم حاضری پر چیئرمین نادرہ کو شوکاز نوٹس جاری
ملازم انتخاب احمد کی درخواست پر کل ایک بجے رپورٹ طلب۔
ایکسائز اینڈ ٹیکسیشن
افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 115 ملازمین کو ریگولر کرنے کیلئے لیٹر لکھ دیا ہے،ابھی تک کوئی جواب نہیں آیا،کمیٹی نے ڈائریکٹر اور چیف کمشنر کو شوکاز نوٹس جاری کرتے ہوئے عملدرآمد رپورٹ طلب کر لی اور تمام کنٹریکٹ اور ڈیلی ویجز کو مستقل کرنے کا حکم۔

کیپیٹل ڈویلپمنٹ اتھارٹی
افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ   کمیٹی کے حکم پر ملازم کی ترقی کر دی ہے،یاسر کو ترقی دینے کیلئے کیس بورڈ میٹنگ میں بھیج دیا،جلد ترقی مل جائے گی۔
136 ملازمین کو ریگولر نہ کرنے کا عدالتی حکم امتناع ہے جس کی وجہ سے ابھی تک عملدرآمد نہیں ہوا۔کمیٹی نے گریڈ ایک تا 16تک کے تمام ملازمین کو ریگولر کرکے کل 2 بجے رپورٹ دینے کا حکم،محمد عاشق ملازم کی مکمل رپورٹ بھی طلب،

وفاقی محتسب
افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ  کمیٹی کے حکم پر 160 کنٹریکٹ ملازمین کو ریگولر کر دیا ہے۔صرف 11 ملازمین رہ گئے ہیں جو گریڈ 17 سے اوپر ہیں۔ان کو بھی جلد کر دیا جائے گا۔
انشورنس محتسب کے افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 49 ملازمین کو ریگولر کرنے کیلئے سمری ارسال کر دی ہے،بہت جلد ریگولر ہو جائیں گے۔

ٹریڈ ڈویلپمنٹ اتھارٹی آف پاکستان
افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ  کمیٹی کے احکامات پر عملدرآمد کرتے ہوئے 25 ملازمین کو ریگولر کر دیا ہے،عاشق رسول کے بارے احکامات پر ایم ڈی صاحب خود آ کر یریفنگ دیں گے،وہ ملک سے باہر ہیں۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کے ابھی رابطہ کر کے عملدرآمد رپورٹ دی جائے۔
وفاقی ٹیکس محتسب کے افسران کو کل 2 بجے تک 49ملازمین کو ریگولر کر کے رپورٹ دینے کا حکم۔

پاکستان مدرسہ ایجوکیشن بورڈ
افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا 41 ملازمین کو ریگولر کرنے کا حکم تھا،یہ ملازمین دیگر مآتحت اداروں سے آئے ہیں۔ان کو ریگولر کرنے کیئے قانونی تقاضے پورے کرنے ہیں اور تمام ریگولر ہو جائیں گے

اے جی پی آر
افسران نے رپؤرٹ دی کہ کمیٹی کے احکامات پر 25 ملازمین کو ریگولر کر دیا ہے۔

نادرہ
افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ  ہم نے ایک جائزہ کمیٹی بنائی ہے جو پورے ملک میں ملازمین کے ساتھ میٹنگ کر کے ریکارڈ مرتب کر رہی ہے،کمیٹی کا ہی حکم تھا کہ ملازمین کا ریکارڈ مرتب کیا جائے۔کمیٹی نے سوال اٹھایا کہ اب تک جن ملازمین کا ریکارڈ مرتب ہو چکا ہے ان کو تو ریلیف مل جانا چاہئے تھا لیکن ابھی تک عملدرآمد نہیں ہوا۔عدم حاضری پر کمیٹی نے چیئرمین نادرا کو شوکاز نوٹس جاری کرتے ہوئے کل دن ایک بجے عملدرآمد رپورٹ کیساتھ طلب کر لیا۔کمیٹی ممبران نے نادرہ جائزہ کمیٹی کے کام عدم اطمینان کا اظہار کیا۔ملازمین نے کمیٹی سے درخواست کی کہ اب تک جن ملازمین کی انکوائری ہو چکی ان کو تو ریگولر کر دیا جائے۔افسران نے کہا کہ چیئرمین جائزہ کمیٹی رپورٹ چیئرمین نادرہ کو دیں گے اور وہی عملدرآمد کریں گے۔کمیٹی نے کہا کہ مزید کارروائی کل چیئرمین نادرا کے آنے پر کی جائے گی۔

بینکنگ محتسب
افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ   ہمارے پاس تقریباً ایک سو کے قریب ہیڈ آفس کے ملازمین ہیں جو تمام کنٹریکٹ پر ہیں۔گریڈ ایک تا 16 کے 40 اور ریجنل آفس کے بھی ہیں۔کمیٹی نے کل ایک بجے عملدرآمد رپورٹ کیساتھ سینئر ایڈوائزر بینکنگ محتسب کو طلب کر لیا۔

وزارتِ خارجہ
افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ کمیٹی کے حکم پر 25 ملازمین کو بحال کر دیا ہے اور 48 کنٹریکٹ ملازمین کو ریگولر کرنے کیلئے باقاعدہ کام جاری ہے اور جلد قواعد و ضوابط پورے کر ریگولر کر دیئے جائیں گے۔کمیٹی نے 17 جولائی بروز سوموار تک تمام ملازمین کی مکمل رپورٹ طلب کر لی۔7

عدم حاضری پر سیکرٹری فیڈرل ایجوکیشن ،ڈائریکٹر فیڈرل ایجوکیشن اور ڈائریکٹر آفتاب طارق کو شوکاز نوٹس اور تحریک استحقاق کی منظوری

علامہ اقبال یونیورسٹی
اکاونٹس کی تفصیلات طلب اور گریڈ 17 اور اوپر کے تمام افسران کی تنخواہ روکنے کا سرکلر بھی طلب

ڈائریکٹر جنرل ماڈل کورٹس سے ماڈل کورٹس کی مکمل تعداد اور تفصیلات طلب،کمیٹی نے مزید کہا کہ تقریباً ڈھائی سال ہو گئے ہیں یہ معاملہ اسمبلی میں بھی چل رہا ہے۔ڈی جی مآڈل کورٹس ذاتی حیثیت میں طلب

انٹیلیجینس بیورو
افسران سے سوال پوچھا گیا کہ پنجاب کے صرف 25 ملازمین اور کوئٹہ کے صرف ایک ملازم کی پوائنٹ ٹو پوائنٹ پے فکسیشن کر دی گئی سب بحال ملازمین کی فکسیشن کیوں نہیں کی گئی۔افسران نے کہا کہ ہمارے علم میں یہ بات آئی مگر ہم نے مداخلت نہیں کی۔کمیٹی نے کہا پنجاب والوں کو تو آئی بی انتظامیہ نے خود لیٹر کے ذریعے منع کیا کہ دیگر ملازمین کی فکسیشن نہ کی جائے۔ملازمین کے نمائندہ کامران شوکت نے کمیٹی کؤ بتایا کہ کمیٹی نے دو عدد لیٹرز کی منسوخی کا حکم دیا تھا لیکن ابھی تک عملدرآمد نہیں ہوا،اگر یہ دو لیٹرز منسوخ ہو حائیں تو بہت سے معاملات حل ہو جائیں گے۔کمیٹی نے کہا یہ بات کلیئر ہو گئی ہے کہ اے جی پی آر کی طرف سے کوئی مسئلہ نہیں ہے۔ملازمین کے مطالبات جائز ہیں اس لئے کمیٹی حکم دیتی ہے کہ کل دو بجے ڈائریکٹر جنرل آئی بی ذاتی حیثیت میں بحال ملازمین سے متعلق اور دیگر تمام احکامات پر عملدرآمد رپورٹ کیساتھ کمیٹی کے اجلآس میں شریک ہوں۔

میٹنگ میں قومی اسمبلی ایم این اے نوید امیر جیوا،ایم این اے علی گوھر بلوچ اور ایم این اے عالیہ کامران نے شرکت کی۔

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination met today under the Chairpersonship of Ms. Nuzhat Pathan, MNA.

2. The Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination took notice of the issue of increasing Garbage in the ICT which is causing severe damage to the environment. The Chairman Capital Development Authority apprised the Committee that CDA has outsourced the Garbage Collection to the China and now Garbage is being collected from the rural areas of the capital city as well and he ensure the committee that this issue will be settled soon.  

3. Honorable members of the committee raised the issue of stolen gutter lids in which a father and a son lost lives due to falling in the gas filled gutter. The Committee expressed deep sorrow on the sad incident. In response to that, Chairman CDA apprised the committee that recycled plastic are to be used in near future these lids are least likely to be stolen.

4. While discussing the matter of Housing Societies in Islamabad (legal and illegal) that are causing severe damage to the sewerage system in ICT, it was informed to the Committee by CDA authorities that Pak-EPA has granted Environmental Approvals to 48 housing schemes within the jurisdiction of the ICT under IEE/EIA Regulations of 2000. Currently, nine housing Scheme cases are undergoing the process for Environmental Approval consideration, while seven cases have been rejected or closed due to non-performance by the proponents.

5. it was also revealed that there is no ministerial representation  in the approval Board who is awarding the NOC, the Committee strongly stressed that at least one member from Ministry/EPA should be the part of this because it is a matter of national security.

6. The Committee showed extreme displeasure over the language used by the Wild Life representatives on a reply to a recommendation of the Committee on installation of street lights on Margalla Hills. The Director General IWMB tender his apology to the members of the Committee for using such language. The Committee directed that hidden cameras should be installed and patrolling on Margalla trails and National Parks should be ensured.

7. Besides the Chairperson, , Begum Tahira Aurangzeb, Ms. Romina Khursheed Aalam, Ms. Shahida Rehmani and Ms. Shamim Ara Panwar, Ms. Ayesha Rajab Baloch, Engr. Sabir Kaimkhani, Mr. Keso Mal Kheal Das, Ms. Shahida Rehmani and Mr. Afreen Khan MNAs also attended the meeting. 

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The National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat met today in National Archives of Pakistan, Islamabad today with Ms. Kishwer Zehra, MNA in chair.

The Committee was briefed bout the working and performance of the Department. The Director General National Archives of Pakistan apprised the Committee that the Department had a huge collection of rare historic documents, official record and other collection of historic significance. He further apprised that the department had also been mandated to acquire private collection of rare manuscripts and documents and preserve it for reference purposes. He further apprised that the department performs its functions under advice of an Advisory Council headed by Secretary Cabinet Division with one Member each from Senate of Pakistan and National Assembly of Pakistan. The Director General NAP further apprised the Committee about the rare speeches of Quaid, events and cultural heritage in hard as well as soft form.

The Committee appreciated the performance of the department and extended its all out support in carrying out its functions. The Committee also recommended for allocation of funds for acquiring latest technology and techniques for preserving historic official record.

The Committee meeting was attended by Members of the Committee, Additional Secretary Cabinet Division and other senior officers of the National Archives of Pakistan.

A meeting of the Standing Committee on Board of Investment (BOI) was held today on 12th July, 2023 at 2:00 PM in Committee Room No. 7, Parliament House, Islamabad under the Chairmanship of Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti, MNA.

Additional Secretary, Ministry of Board of Investment, informed the committee that they have investment proposals from many different countries but currently, they are focused on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), however, in the near future they will consider China and other countries as well.

He further informed that their main focus is on Agriculture, IT, Mines & Minerals, and Energy Telecommunication and Defense. He Further added that Pakistan army is co-working with them. The Committee appreciated the affiliation and co-working of Special Investment Facilitation Council with Pakistan Army and looks forward for fruitful results.

The Representees of the Ministry of Board of Investment mentioned that currently they are not working on SEZ(s) (Special Economic Zones). The Additional Secretary, Board of Investment assured the committee that the Ministry will look over this SEZ(s) (Special Economic Zones).

The Committee recommended to add Agriculture and Livestock, and also to include more sectors such as Tourism, Education and Health in the Program of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).

The additional Secretary informed the Committee that the investment policy has been approved. The Committee directed Additional Secretary to submit the Investment Policy to them.

Moreover, the Additional Secretary apprised the Committee about Qatari and Saudi Arabian Investment, which will be done directly among Governments (G to G).

Furthermore, the Committee  recommended that extra land along with motorways, highways, railway tracks and canals may be given to the farmers so that they may produce vegetables and fruits.

Moreover, the Committee recommended to take Provincial Boards of Investment on board as well.

In addition, the Committee recommended to focus on the village economy, food and education to boost the creation of new jobs.

Further, the Committee recommended to formulate a comprehensive model for the investors.

Accordingly, the Committee emphasized  on the significance of provision of technical assistance to farmers and why is it necessary to boost the Agriculture Sector.

Consequently, the Committee suggested that every National Assembly Constituency should have its own Model Village so that every Member National Assembly should be a representative of the particular Model Village located in his/her National Assembly Constituency. In addition, the Committee gave directions to make arrangements for a Convention Seminar, so that a discussion can be held for the above-mentioned Model Village Concept.

The meeting was concluded with a vote of thanks from and to the Chair of the Committee.

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Na committee on rules of procedure and privileges lauded the setting up of a high-powered sub-committee to address infrastructure related issues to curb deteriorating law and order situation in rajanpur and its adjoining districts

In order to address the security-related issues in South Punjab, specifically in the DG Khan, Bahawalpur and Rahim Yar Khan, Home Secretary Punjab, apprised the Standing Committee on Rules of Procedures and Privileges that Chief Minister Punjab has constituted a high-powered committee to address the infrastructure and development project, proposed by the Police Department. The Home Secretary also informed the Committee that if these matters are taken up, the condition of roads and bridges will be transformed and will facilitate the Police Department to conduct Operations against the dacoits effectively. The Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges met under the chairmanship of Rana Qasim Noon, MNA in Parliament House, this afternoon.  

The Standing Committee directed to add concerned members from the South Punjab as well to make it more meaningful and result oriented. The Committee passed on these directions on Question of Privilege moved by Sardar Riaz Mehmood Khan Mazari, MNA regarding deteriorating law and order situation in Rajanpur And its adjoining Districts. On the question of privilege raised by MNA, Makhdoom Syed Sami-ul-Hassan Gillani, the committee was informed that the corruption against Food inspector was proved by the departmental inquiry and has been dismissed from the services as per the PEDA Act. On the question of privilege raised by MNA, Chaudhry Muhammad Ashraf against the illegal arrest, the committee was informed that inquiry was initiated against the 4 accused inspectors and 2 have been dismissed from the services as per the PEDA Act. Moreover, the question of privileges raised by MNAs Chahudry Armaghan Subhani against the Senate Secretariat Employees Cooperative Housing Society (SSECHS), the committee directed to handover plots to its Members who had deposited their payments in full.

The question of privilege raised by MNA Syed Agha Rafiullah against re-scheduling of Serene Air Flight was disposed of upon reply of the Civil Aviation Authority. The Authority informed that the flight was rescheduled due to technical reasons. The question of privilege raised by MNA Ms. Aliya Kamran regarding incorrect reply to starred question 76 by PIA the Committee directed the Aviation Division to ensure that schedule of flights are followed by Airlines and unnecessarily flights are not diverted causing inconvenience to passengers. The Committee disposed of the Question of Privilege.

The question of privilege raised by the MNA Rana Shamim Ahmed Khan regarding delay in construction of roads and the question of privilege raised by MNA Mohsin Dawar regarding non-allowing the member to travel abroad have been disposed of subject to the satisfaction of the movers. The Question of Privilege raised by the MNA Ms. Nuzhat Pathan regarding not attending the telephone call by the DG, Sehwan Development Authority, the Committee directed the issue warrants of Secreatry Social welfare department Sindh for not attending the meeting despite giving ample opportunity to appear before the Committee. The question of privilege raised by MNA Syed Mehmood Shah regarding not issuing boarding card to family members of the Honorable member was pended with direction for initiating inquiry into the issue by PIA. The question of privilege raised by MNA Moulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali regarding non-compliance of regional quota in appointment on the post of junior clerks and class four from the District Chitral, was pended with direction to D.G Pakistan Postal Services for conducting inquiry into the recruitment process within one week and provision of lists of recruitments made in different postal divisions throughout the country.

The meeting was attended by Members of the Committee, Mover of the Questions of Privilege and the officials summoned by the Committee.

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افسران نے بتایا کہ 4 ملازمین کے بارے میں خورشید شاہ صاحب والی کمیٹی نے بھی یہی احکامات دیئے تھے کہ اگر پوسٹیں ہیں تو ریگولر کریں،اب بھی ہماری درخواست یہی ہے کہ سیٹیں نہیں ہیں۔کمیٹی نے کہا کہ آپ نے سیٹیں بڑھانے کیلئے کیا اقدامات کئے۔ان کا پروحیکٹ ختم ہو گیا اور ان کی تنخواہیں پروجیکٹ  سے ملتی تھیں اس لئے انہیں نکالا گیا۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ کل تک کمیٹی کو رپورٹ دی جائے کہ 2012 سے اب تک کتنے ملازمین کو بھرتی کیا گیا اور کمیٹی نے وزارت خزانہ کو ہدایت کی ان چار ملازمین کو ریگولر کرنے کیلئے قواعد و ضوابط کے تحت ادارے کی معاونت کرے۔

سٹیٹ لائف انشورنس کارپوریشن
افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 286 ملازمین کو بحال کر دیا ہے،پوائنٹ ٹو پوائنٹ پے فکسیشن کا مسئلہ ہے۔سیکڈ ملازمین کے نمائندہ علی عباس نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ کمیٹی کے واضح احکآمات کے باوجود ہماری فکسیشن نہیں کی گئی،وزارت قانون،اسٹیبلشمنٹ ڈویژن ،اور سپریم کورٹ کے فیصلے موجود ہیں اور دوسرا کل انتظامیہ کے ساتھ میٹنگ ہوئی ہے،ہم سنیارٹی اور فنڈز کی کمی وجہ سے بقایاجات چھورنے کو تیار ہیں لیکن 2009 سے ہمیں مکمل مراعات،فکسیشن اور سنیارٹی دی جائے۔افسران نے کہا کہ ان کا حق بنتا ہے لیکن ادارے کی مالی پوزیشن ٹھیک نہیں ہے،جس پر کمیٹی نے حکم جاری کیا کہ کل دن ایک بجے تک تمام بحال ملازمین کی پوائنٹ ٹو پوائنٹ پے فکسیشن کر کے اور سنیارٹی کا مسئلہ حل کر کمیٹی کو عملدرآمد رپورٹ جمع کروائی جائے۔
عمران عزیز قریشی نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ہم 15 ایریا مینیجرز ہیں متعدد بار نوکری سے نکالا گیا اور بحال کیا گیا،جو پینشرز ہیں ان کو مکمل مراعات دی جا رہی ہیں لیکن ہمارا کوئی مستقبل نہیں ہے،افسراں نے بتایا کہ ان ملازمین کو ابھی بھی کورٹ کیس چل رہا ،کورٹ کیس واپس لیں ہم بحال کر دیں گے۔کمیٹی نے ملازمین کو کہا کہ کورٹ کیس واپس لے لیں اور ادارہ آپ کو بحال کر دے گا۔افسران نے فرحت عباس نقوی کے بارے رپورٹ دیتے ہوئے کمیٹی کو بتا کے یہ مسلسل غیر حاضر تھے جس کی وجہ سے نکالا گیا،ایک دفعہ بحال کیا اور پھر غیر حاضر ہو گئے،اور پھر مسلسل غیر حاضری کی وجہ سے انہیں نکال دیا گیا۔ملازم نے کہا کہ میرے پاس حاضری کا ثبوت ہے۔کمیٹی نے ہدایت کی مذکورہ ملازم کے کیس پر نظرثانی کر کے رپورٹ دی جائے۔محمداللہ ملازم نے بتایا کہ مجھے 1998 میں نکالا گیا،خورشید شاہ صاحب کی کمیٹی،ہائیکورٹ اور سپریم کورٹ نے بحالی کا حکم دیا مگر ادارہ عملدرآمد نہیں کر رہا۔کمیٹی نے افسران کو ہدایت کی ان کا کیس بھی 15 ملازمین کے ساتھ دیکھا جائے ۔152 ڈیلی ویجز ملازمین جن کو نکالا گیا ہے ان کو بھی ترجیہی بنیادوں پرایڈجسٹ کرنے کا حکم اور کمیٹی کو تین دن کے اندر رپورٹ پیش کرنے کا حکم۔بھرتی کیلئے دیئے جانے والے اشتہار کو منسوخ کرنے کا حکم۔صحت کارذ پروجیکٹ ملازمین کی درخواستوں پر رپورٹ طلب۔

وزارت تجارت
وزارت تجارت کے ماتحت ادارہ این آئی سی ایل کے افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ کمیٹی کے احکامات کے مطابق 14 ڈیلی ویجز ملازمین کو ریگولر کر دیا ہے۔محمد اسلم نے بتایا کہ کمیٹی کے حکم کے باوجود مجھے بحال نہیں کیا گیا۔افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ایم ڈی صاحب ملک سے باہر ہے،سوموار کو آ رہے ہیں عملمدرآمد ہو جائے گا۔
ٹریڈ ڈویلپمنٹ اتھارٹی کے افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 25 ملازمین کا کنٹریکٹ دورانیہ بڑھا دیا ہے،اور جلد ریگولر کر دیں گے۔کل ایک بجے تک 25 ملازمین کو ریگولر کرکے رپورٹ دینے کا حکم،عاشق رسول کے بارے احکامات پر عمل کیوں نہیں ہوا،افسران نے بتایا کہ بورڈ میٹنگ سے منظودی درکار ہے،کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ کل ایک بجے تک عاشق رسول کو مکمل مراعات کے ساتھ بحال کیا جائے۔
ایکسپورٹ ڈویلپمنٹ فنڈ کے افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 15 کنٹریکٹ ملازمین کی تفصیل طلب کی گئیں تھیں۔9ملازمین گریڈ 17 سے اوپر کے ہیں۔کمیٹی نے ایک بجے تک مکمل رپورٹ طلب کر لی۔پاکستان انسٹیٹیوٹ آف ٹریڈ اینڈ ڈویلپمنٹ کے 2 ملازمین کو ریگولر کرنے کا حکم۔آئی پی او کے افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 94 ڈیلی ویجز ملازمین ہیں۔کمیٹی نے کہا کہ 21 دسمبر 2022 کے احکامات ہیں ابھی تک ریگولر کیوں نہیں کیا گیا۔94 ملازمین کو ریگولر نہ کرنے پر شوکاز نوٹس اور کل ایک بجے تک عملدرآمد رپورٹ دینے کا حکم۔ٹریڈنگ کارپوریشن آف پاکستان کے افسران نے بتایا کہ کمیٹی کے احکامات پر عملدرآمد کرتے ہوئے 12 سیکڈ ملازمین کو مکمل مراعات کیساتھ بحال کر دیا ہے،3 ڈیلی ویجز کو ریگولر کر دیا

فیڈرل ایجوکیشن
کمیٹی نے افسران سے سوال کیا کہ 1792 خواتین ٹیچرز کی تنخواہ اور گریڈ 17 کے ڈیلی ویجز والوں کے بارے احکامات پر کیا عمل ہوا،افسران نے بتایا کہ تنخواہ 25 ھزار کر دی ہے،اور اب کو مل گئی ہے،ریگولر کرنے کا پراسس جاری ہے،کمیٹی نے سیکرٹری ایجوکیشن اور افسران کو شوکاز نوٹس جاری کرتے ہوئے کل ایک بجے عملدرآمد رپورٹ کیساتھ طلب کر لیا،ڈائریکٹر آفتاب طارق ڈائریکٹر ماڈل کالجز کی طرف ایک خواتین ٹیچر کے خلاف غیر قانؤنی انتقامی کارروائی پر سمن جاری کرتے ھوئے کل ایک بجے طلب کر لیا اور آئی جی اسلام آباد کو عملدرآمد کرنے کا حکم۔
کمیٹی نے 11 معذور کوٹہ پر ملازمین بارے احکامات پر عملدرآمد رپورٹ مانگی جس پر افسران نے بتایا کہ ڈی جی فیڈرل ایجوکیشن کے پاس اختیارات نہیں ہیں۔کمیٹی نے کل دن ایک بجے سیکرٹری و ڈی جی فیڈرل ایجوکیشن کو عملدرآمد رپورٹ کیساتھ طلب کر لیا۔
نیشنل کمیشن برائے ہیومن ڈویلپمنٹ کے افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 33 جعلی ڈگری ملازمین کے بارے کمیٹی بنی تھی اور تین میٹنگ ہؤئی ہیں،رپورٹ کے مطابق ایک بندہ فوت ہو گیا،ایک استعفیٰ دے گیا اور دیگر کے بارے ہائرایجوکیشن کی رپؤرٹ کے مطابق تمام ملازمین کی اسناد جعلی ہیں۔ملازمین نے بتایا کہ ہائیکورٹ نے حکم امتناع جاری کیا تو انتظامیہ نے ہمیں پھر بحآل کر دیا اور ہماری ڈگریاں اصلی ہیں۔کمیٹی نے کہا کہ ہم جعلی ڈگری کے حق میں نہیں ہیں لیکن یہ بات بھی مشاہدے میں آئی ہے کہ ذاتی پسند نا پسند پر اںتقامی کارروائی کر کے ملازمین کو نقصان پھی پہنچایا گیا ہے،تاہم یہ ایک پیچیدہ معاملہ ہے اس لئے کمیٹی ہدایت کرتی ہے کہ ان تمام ملازمین کی میرٹ پر ایک رپورٹ تیار کر کے کمیٹی کو پیش کی جائے۔افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 62 ملازمین کے بقایاجات کی ادائیگی کا حکم تھا جن میں سب کو بقایاجات کی ادائیگی ہو گئی ہے۔38 ملازمین کی مستقلی کیلئے پوسٹیں درکار ہیں جن کے حصول کیلئے کارروائی اختتامی مراحل میں ہے،جلد مستقل کر دیئے جائیں گے۔کل دن ایک بجے 38 ملازمین بارے احکامات پر عملدرآمد کر کے رپورٹ پیش کرنے کا حکم۔برکت علی ملازم کے ریکارڈ کی عدم فراہمی پر ڈائریکٹر بلوچستان کے سمن جاری اور جمعہ کو دن 2 بجے طلب۔
 

Islamabad, 11th July, 2023: Taking cognizance of the inordinate delay in issuance of Arms licenses by the Ministry of Interior, the Committee summoned Secretary, M/O Interior, along with his Team dealing with issuance of Arms licenses. The Officials of the Ministry of Interior had been directed to attend the meeting of the Committee scheduled on 12th July, 2023, in the Parliament House, Islamabad. This decision was taken in the 52nd meeting of the Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges which was held today in the Parliament House Islamabad under the Chairmanship of Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, MNA.

The Question of Privilege raised by the Deputy Speaker regarding allegedly disrespectful behavior of Dr. Muhammad Ejaz, Ambassador of Pakistan in Qattar and Mr. Masood Gul, Deputy Head of Mission/Counselor; the Committee while accepting the unconditional personal apology, disposed of the Matter. The Committee further directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to issue necessary directions to all the Pakistani Missions abroad to be courteous to Pakistanis living abroad and resolve their problems. The Committee observed that the Officials of Pakistani Missions were inaccessible to public. The Director General Middle East assured the Committee that directions of the Committee would be conveyed for strict compliance. The matter has been disposed of. Moreover, the other questions of privileges raised by the Honorable Deputy Speaker were pended.

The Question of Privilege raised by Ms. Romina Khurshid Alam, MNA, regarding alleged baseless propaganda on social, print and electronic media concerning attendance of CPA Conference by a Parliamentary delegation which was held in Canada, the DG, PEMRA, apprised the Committee that as per directions of the Committee, a joint meeting was held with the Mover and the issue was discussed at length. The Director General (Law), PTA, apprised that the relevant laws i.e PECA Law was being reviewed and the draft rules had been submitted to the Ministry of Law and Justice for vetting. Their response was awaited. The Committee directed the DG, Ministry of Information Technology, and DG (Law), PTA, to pursue the case vigorously and submit report to the Committee within a week. The issue has been pended till final report by the concerned.

The Question of Privilege raised by Syed Agha Rafiullah, MNA, regarding supply of incorrect reply to his Question No. 6 regarding departmental promotions of Associated Press of Pakistan (APP); the Executive Director, APP, informed the Committee that the needful has already been done and a report will be submitted within a week. The Committee pended the Question of Privilege.
On the Point of Order moved by Sheikh Rohale Asghar, MNA, regarding statement about Quaid-e-Azam by Mr. Oriya Maqbool Jan, the DG, PEMRA, informed the Committee that detailed SOPs have been issued to all concerned while two notices were served to Mr. Oriya Maqbool Jan. The Committee pended the Question of Privilege.

The Questions of Privilege moved by MNAs; Mr. Ali Nawaz Shah, Syed Hussain Tariq and Mr. Qadir Khan Mandokhel, were pended by the Committee due to non-attendance of meeting by the Movers. On another QoP moved by Mr. Qadir Khan Mandokhel, MNA, regarding misbehavior of MD, National Fertilizer Company with the Mover, the Additional Secretary, M/o Industries and Production, apprised that the officer was found guilty and had been directed to report to Establishment Division. The Committee appreciated the action taken by the Ministry of Industries & Production and disposed of the Question of Privilege. 

The Question of Privilege raised by Ms. Asiya Azeem regarding AD, FIA (legal), has been pended and the Committee directed the Director, FIA, to appoint new inquiry officer to probe the matter and submit report to the Committee within seven days.

The Question of Privilege, raised by Dr. Nafisa Shah, MNA regarding non-maintenance of Kitchen of Parliament Lodges, the CDA representatives apprised the committee that issues have been addressed almost. Therefore, the Committee has disposed of the issue.

The Starred Question No.3 raised by Ms. Shagufta Jumani, MNA relating to partially constructed infrastructure by CDA and the matter raised by Sheikh Rohale Asghar, MNA regarding bad condition of Parliament Lodges and MNA’s Hostel, Islamabad, the CDA authorities apprised the Committee about the steps taken by them and release of required funds for the purpose. The Committee disposed of the matter subject to the satisfaction of the Movers.

2.     The representative of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) informed the Committee regarding the Small Medium Enterprises (SME) policy 2021 and also measures taken for industrial growth in detail. The Committee discussed the financial issues of SMEDA in detail and recommended that the M/o Finance to release the pending funds of SMEDA at the earliest.  

 

3.   The Committee deferred the Starred Question No. 183 regarding (a) details of the total worth of machinery and other material alleged to be stolen from Pakistan Steel Mills, Karachi as per Government record; and (b) the number of persons arrested along with the number of those to whom punishment have been awarded in connection with the said thefts moved by Moulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali, MNA; due to the non- presence of the Mover.

 

4.     The Committee deferred the “The Export Processing Zone Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023” (moved by Ms. Shahida Rehmani, MNA); due to non-presence of the Mover.

 

5.     Rana Muhammad Ishaq Khan, Syed Imran Ahmad Shah, Mr. Nasir Khan Musa Zai, Ms. Kiran Imran Dar, Syed Mobeen Ahmed MNAs/Members attended the meeting.

A Joint Meeting of the National Assembly of Pakistan and the Senate of Pakistan with the high-level delegation comprising Swiss Parliament members and senior officials was held today, July 8, 2023 under the Convenership of
Ms.Romina Khurshid Alam/ MNA Special Assistant to the Prime Minister with the status of Minister of State at Committee Room #3 , Parliament House, Islamabad.

Productive discussions took place, focusing on enhancing parliamentary Cooperation.

Ms.Romina Khurshid Alam welcomed the Swiss delegation and reiterated high importance Pakistan attached to its relations with Switzerland.

The two sides discussed the broad range of Pakistan-Switzerland relations including bilateral trade, investment, development assistance, and cooperation in the education sector.

Views were also exchanged on international issues of mutual interest.

The two sides emphasized the need for enhancing high-level exchanges which would pave the way for further deepening the bilateral ties in diverse fields.

Both sides agreed to enhance bilateral ties, especially in the areas of climate change, tourism, cultural and educational exchanges.

Ms. Mehnaz Akber Aziz, MNA/ Parliamentary Secretary on Law & Justice, Senator Syed Muhammad Sabir Shah, Senator Prof. Dr. Mehr Taj Roghani were also  present during the meeting.
 
Members from National Assembly and Senate briefed the delegation on the role Pakistan was playing in campaign against extremism and terrorism, and the sacrifices Pakistan had made both in terms of human and material.

Ms. Romina Alam highlighted that Parliamentary Friendship Groups of both countries could play a pivotal role in promoting parliamentary diplomacy, people to people contacts and augment parliamentary relations. She assured that existing bilateral relations between two countries will strengthen further through mutual cooperation, understanding and interactions at all levels.

Islamabad; July 6th, 2023: The National Assembly Parliamentary Committee on Electoral Reforms met today at 03:00 p.m. in Constitution Room, 2nd Floor, Parliament House, Islamabad for Election of the Chairman of Parliamentary Committee.

2. The meeting commenced with recitation from the Holy Quran. S. M. Jawad Murtaza Naqvi, Additional Secretary (Parliamentary Committees) welcomed the members and briefed them about the procedure for election of the Chairperson.

3. Senator Kamran Murtaza proposed the name of Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, MNA, as Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Electoral Reforms while Syed Naveed Qamar, MNA, Senator Taj Haider and other members seconded the proposal. Since there was no other candidate for contesting election of the Chairman, consequently, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, MNA was unanimously elected as Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Electoral Reforms.

4. The meeting was attended by Syed Naveed Qamar, MNA, Ms. Kishwar Zehra, MNA, Dr. Muhammad Afzal Khan Dhandla, MNA, Mr. Agha Hassan Baloch, MNA, Senator Taj Haider, Senator Kamran Murtaza, Senator Manzoor Ahmed and Senator Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, Minister for Law & Justice.
 

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Islamabad, 05th July, 2023; 76th meeting of the Standing Committee on Law and Justice was held today under the Chairmanship of Ch. Mahmood Bashir Virk, MNA at 02:00 P.M. in old PIPS Hall, Parliament Lodges, Islamabad.

The meeting started with recitation from the Holy Quran. The Committee confirmed the Minutes of the previous meeting and deferred the agenda No. 2.

The Committee considered the Bill “The Public Properties (Removal of Encroachments) Bill, 2021 Ordinance NO. XVII of 2021 (Government Bill); after detailed deliberations the Ministry preferred to withdraw the same hence the Committee recommended that the Bill may not be passed by the assembly.
The Committee did not consider the Bills “The Constitution (Twenty Sixth Amendment) Bill. 2021 (Government Bill), The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (Amendment 140) Moved by Ms. Asiya Azeem, MNA, The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (Article 51 and 59), Moved by Mr. Noor-ul-Haq Tanveer, MNA and deferred the same.
The Committee considered the Bill “The Muslim Family (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (Section 4) Moved by Syed Javed Hussnain, MNA and the Muslim Family Laws (Amendment), 2022 (Amendment 5-A) Moved by Moulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali, MNA; after detailed deliberations Mover preferred to withdraw the same hence recommended that the Bill may not be passed by the Assembly.
The Committee considered the Bill “The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (Article 76) Moved by Syed Javed Hussain, MNA; after detailed deliberations the Committee recommended that the Bill as amended may be passed by the assembly.
The Committee considered the Bill “The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (Article 223) Moved by Moulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali; after detailed deliberations the Committee recommended that the Bill may be passed by the assembly.
Hon. Members/MNAs Mr. Usman Ibrahim, Mr. Mohsin Nawaz Ranjha, Ms. Ms. Zahra Wadood Fatemi, Ms. Kishwar Zehra, Syed Javed Hussain and Moulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali Secretary, Ministry of Law and Justice and staff attended the meeting.

 PRESS RELEASE
Karachi, Sindh
Event: Roundtable on Electoral Reforms

Islamabad, 23rd June, 2023: 1st meeting of the Special Committee on Arms License held on 23rd June, 2023 at 02:00 p.m. in Constitution Room (Old Committee Room No. 5) Second Floor, Parliament House, and Islamabad under the Chairmanship of Honourable MNA Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah. The Committee discussed the agenda related to issuance of arms licenses “Detail of Arms License of Prohibited and Non-Prohibited Bore along with its criteria of issuance from April, 2022 till date”.
The Honourable Members of Special Committee on arms license showed serious concern over absence of representative from the M/o Interior in the meeting and thus, directed to attend the future meeting.
The Special committee on arms license adjourned the meeting till Monday 26th June, 2023 at  12:00 am to discuss the important agenda. The Committee issued the directions for holding in-camera proceedings of the Special Committee in future
The meeting was attended by Honorable MNAs, Mr. Zahid Akram Durrani, Deputy Speaker/Member, Nawabzada Shahzain Bugti, Mr. Mohsin Dawar, Mr. Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry. 

 National Assembly Secretariat
Press Release

NA Committee on Foreign Affairs stressed transparency in visa for Afghan citizens

Islamabad, the June 26th, 2023: The National Assembly Standing Committee, irked by the alleged lack of transparency in visa processing for Afghan citizens, stressed greater transparency in visa applications and approvals. The Committee sought separate reports from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Interior and FIA to identify the loopholes and subsequently root out corruption in the visa processes. The Chairman of the Committee Mohsin Dawar, commenting on the opacity and corruption stated that exploiting the vulnerabilities of Afghans was inhuman.  

The members of the Committee stated in the absence of clear policy, procedural hurdles, bureaucratic discretion and corruption runs rampant. The members alleged that the sponsor and invitations letters on their official letterheads were completely disregarded while those who bribed the officials easily secured the visa within no time. They stressed that the security concerns may be taken into consideration, however, the process should be transparent, relaxed and streamlined. A special invitee to the meeting MNA Salah ud Din stated that such corrupt practices caused a grave damage to bilateral relations.
Given the fragmented mandate of various government entities with regards to visa for Afghan citizens, the Committee desired mapping of who is responsible for visa approval and issuance.  It was informed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the issuing authority, however, the issuance is subject to clearance from other entities of the Government of Pakistan. It was outlined that visa issuance is subject to clearance from the intelligence agencies and the mandated period is 30 plus days. The Committee was apprised that the Ministry of Interior issued only the student visa and maintained data repository.
Besides  Chairman MNA Mohsin Dawar, Mr. Muhammad Khan Daha, Ms. Zahra Wadood Fatimi, Mr. Nawab Sher, Ms. Mehnaz Akbar Aziz, Mr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani and Mr. Ghulam Ali Talpur MNAs were also present in the meeting. MNA Salah ud Din Ayubi attended the meeting as special invitee.

Chairperson NA Standing Committee on Human Rights took serious notice of alleged   delay in rescue efforts and the questionable role of coast guards in Greece boat incident

Islamabad: 23rd June 2023; Dr. Mahreen Razzaq Bhutto, Chairperson Standing Committee of the National Assembly on Human Rights has taken serious notice of the severe Human Rights Violation allegedly committed by Greek Coast guards in a recent boat incident carrying a large number of Pakistanis. While taking cognizant of  the news regarding overturning the boat  through a rope by the Greek Coastguards, she said that this alleged act resulted in the loss of hundreds of innocent lives which is a serious violation of basic human rights.

She also took serious notice of the news of accusations on the Greek authorities of "entailing conscious delay in rescue efforts". In order to raise this issue diplomatically and ascertain its veracity, she instructed the Ministry of Human Rights to be in liaison with the Ministry of Foreign Affair and submit a detailed record in this regard.

چیئر پرسن قومی اسمبلی قائمہ کمیٹی برائے انسانی حقوق نے یونان کشتی حادثہ کے دوران امدادی کاروائیوں میں تاخیر اور کوسٹ گارڈز کے قابل اعتراض کردار کا سخت نوٹس لے لیا

اسلام آباد : 23 جون، 2023: قومی اسمبلی کی قائمہ کمیٹی برائے انسانی حقوق کی چئیر پرسن مہرین رزاق بھٹو نے بڑی تعداد میں پاکستانیوں کو لے جانے والی کشتی کو درپیش حادثے میں یونانی کوسٹ گارڈز کی جانب سے مبینہ طور پر انسانی حقوق کی سنگین خلاف ورزیوں کا سخت نوٹس لے لیا۔ یونانی کوسٹ گارڈز کی جانب سے رسی کے ذریعے کشتی الٹنے کی خبروں کا نوٹس لیتے ہوئے انہوں نے کہا کہ اس مبینہ فعل کے نتیجے میں سینکڑوں معصوم جانیں ضائع ہوئیں جو کہ بنیادی انسانی حقوق کی سنگین خلاف ورزی ہے ۔

انہوں نے یونانی حکام کی جانب سے امدادی کاروائیوں میں تاخیر کے الزامات کا بھی سخت نوٹس لیا ۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ اس معاملے کو سفارتی طور پر اٹھایا جائے گا اور حادثے کے دوران غفلت کے الزامات کی انکوائری کی جائے گی۔ انہوں نے وزارت انسانی حقوق کو وزارت خارجہ کے ساتھ رابطے میں رہنے اور واقعے کی تفصیلی رپورٹ پیش کرنے کی ہدایت کی۔

 
164 ملازمین جن کو این ایچ اے ریگولر نہیں کیا ان ملازمین کے بارے رپورٹ دیتے ہوئے افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ اسٹیبلشمنٹ نے ابھی تک منٹس کی تصدیق شدہ کاپی ہمیں فراہم نہیں کی،اسٹیبلشمنٹ ڈویژن نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ہمارے پاس ریکارڈ میں لیٹر موجود ہے،جو این ایچ اے کو بتا بھی دیا گیا ہے،ہمارے پاس اس وقت جو بھی لیٹرز آتے تھے وہ اصل کاپی وزارت کو بھیج دی جاتی تھی اب اگر وزارت نے این ایچ اے کو نہیں دیئے تو یہ وزارت کا ایشو ہے،تمام ریکارڈ کی فوٹو کاپیاں اسٹیبلشمنٹ کے ریکارڈ میں موجود ہیں۔اسٹیبلشمنٹ ڈویژن نے مزید کہا کہ کل تک ایک نیا لیٹر اس حوالے سے جاری کر دیں گے،کمیٹی نے ہدایت جاری کہ 164 ملازمین کو ریگولر کیا جائے۔سدرہ نامی ملازمہ و دیگر 16 ملازمین بارے افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ یہ ملازمہ زرعی ترقیاتی بینک سے ڈیپوٹیشن پر آئیں اور ریکارڈ کے مطابق زرعی ترقیاتی بینک میں یہ تھرڈ پارٹی کمپنی کے ایس ایس ایل کی ملازمہ تھیں۔دیگر ملازمین انکوائری میں کلیئر ہو گئے اب صرف ان کا ایشو ہے،ابتدائی ملازمت میں قانون کے مطابق ان کو پینشن کا حق ہی نہیں تھا۔ملازمہ نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ میرے خلاف یکطرفہ فیصلہ کیا گیا ہے،کچھ معاملات ایسے ہیں جو یہاں بیان ہی نہیں کئے جا سکتے۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ ملازمہ سدرہ کو مکمل مراعات کے ساتھ بحال کیا جائے۔
موٹروے
افسران نے منیر احمد کے بارے رپورٹ دی کہ خورشید شاہ کی کمیٹی سے بھی مذکورہ ملازم کو بحال نہیں کیا گیا۔کمیٹی نے نظرثانی کی ہدایت کر دی۔
پوسٹ آفس
افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 4 ملازمین کے کاغذات کا مسئلہ تھا اسناد جعلی تھیں دوبارہ انکوائری کی ہے،ممبرکمیٹی نوید امیر جیوا نے افسران کو کہا کہ جن افسران نے بھرتی کرتے وقت کاغذات چیک نہیں کئے ان کے خلاف کارروائی کی گئی یا نہیں،یا صرف ملازمین کو 6 سال بعد برطرف کر دیا گیا۔کمیٹی نے ہدایت کی ان ملازمین کی ڈگری کی دوبارہ تصدیق کروا کر کمیٹی کو رپورٹ دی جائے،شھزاد رزاق نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ایک ماہ کی چھٹی کی محکمہ نے نکال دیا،افسران نے بتایا کہ یہ چھ سال غیر حاضر رہا،اور آئینی تقاضے پورے کرتے ہوئے ان کو برطرف کیا گیا۔
وزارت اطلاعات و نشریات
اے پی پی
اے پی پی کی ملازمہ ریحانہ پروین نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ میں انٹرنل ارینجمنٹ پر کام کر رہی ہوں اور مجھے پروموشن نہیں دی جا رہی جبکہ 2009 میں بہت سے انٹرنل ارینجمنٹ پر کام کرںے والے ملازمین کو پروموشن دی گئی ہے،افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ہمارے پاس اب بھی بہت سے ملازمین ہیں جو انٹرنل ارینجمنٹ پر کام کر رہے ہیں اور اس سلسلہ میں ادارے کے سربراہ ایم ڈی صاحب سے میٹنگ کی ہے اور جلد ان تمام ملازمین کے ریلیف کیلئے حل نکال لیا جائے گا،ملازم عابد محمود چوہدری کے بارے میں افسران نے یقین دلایا کہ جلد ان کی پروموشن کا مسئلہ حل ہو جائے گا،صدر اے پی پی یونین شحزاد علی اکبر نے کمیٹی کا شکریہ ادا کیا اور کہا کہ کمیٹی کے احکامات پر ہمارے ادارے میں بہت سے ملازمین کو تاریخی ریلیف مل چکا ہے جس پر اے پی پی انتظامیہ اور پارلیمانی کمیٹی کو خراج تحسین پیش کرتا ہوں۔ایک گزارش ہے کے ہمارے ادارے کے 38 پروجیکٹ ملازمین ہیں جن کا پروجیکٹ 30جون کو ختم ہو رہا ہے،ان پروجیکٹ ملازمین کے کنٹریکٹ پیریڈ کو بڑھایا جائے کیونکہ یہ تمام ملازمین انتہائی محنتی اور قابل ہیں،افسران نے بتایا کہ اس سلسلے میں بھی ہمارے ایم ڈی صاحب سے میٹنگ ہوئی ہے اور کوشش کریں گے ان ملازمین کو ایڈجسٹ کیا جائے اور پی سی فور کا جلد پراسس مکمل کر کے تمام ملازمین کو ایڈجسٹ کیا جائے،
اس کے علاوہ ریڈیو پاکستان کے ملازمین کی درخواستوں پر جواب طلب کیا گیا ہے،
میٹنگ میں ایم این اے نواب شیر وسیر اور ایم این اے نوید امیر جیوا نے شرکت کی
 

 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT 

 *NA Public Hearing Stressed Reorienting Pak-US Ties*

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) has expressed serious concerns regarding the recent elections held by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) and directed the Ministry of IPC to conduct a thorough audit of the funds provided to the PHF as sports grants. The Committee also directed that the Audit Report be submitted to the Committee for its review. The Committee emphasized that the Report of the Management Committee, constituted to finalize the recommendations in their matters pertaining to the affairs of PHF, should be submitted to the Hon. Prime Minister as soon as possible. Furthermore, the Committee directed the Secretary, Ministry of Interior and Director General, Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) to enforce strict measures and not to allow any Sports Federation to leave the country unless they acquire a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of IPC and Pakistan Sports Board (PSB).

2. 33rd meeting of the Standing Committee was held today at 11:00 a.m. in the Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination, Kohsar Block, Pak-Secretariat, Islamabad under the Chairmanship of Mr. Nawab Sher, MNA.

3. At the outset, Committee was informed by the Secretary, Ministry of IPC that there are many Audit Paras are pending in Public Accounts Committee (PAC) against PHF. The Secretary, PHF said that the elections ware conducted according to PHF Constitution, however, International Hockey Federation allegedly granted permission to the PHF to proceed with the election. The Hon. Minister for IPC pointed out that the Hon. Prime Minister had constituted a high-power Committee on the affairs of PHF under the Chairmanship of Minister for Defence alongwith Minister for Economic Affairs Division and Minister for IPC. The high-power Committee recommended to conduct financial audit of accounts of PHF by Federal Audit and Performance Audit by the Management Committee headed by Director General PSB. The said Management Committee unanimously recommended that the Hon. Prime Minister being the Petron-in-Chief of PHF may call for free and fair election of PHF and may nominate an interim Committee for at least six months. The Standing Committee emphasized that the Report of the Management Committee should be submitted to the Hon. Prime Minister as soon as possible. The Committee also directed the Ministry of IPC to conduct a thorough audit of the funds provided to the PHF as sports grants and Audit Report thereof should be submitted to the Standing Committee for its review.

4. While briefing on the National Sports Policy 2022-2027, the Hon. Minister for IPC informed the Committee that draft of said Sports Policy is under consideration with the Federal Cabinet for its approval. The Committee urged the Hon. Minister to expedite the National Sports Policy 2022-2027 from the Federal Cabinet in order to ensure transparency, accountability, and fair governance within the realm of sports in Pakistan.

5. Besides the Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination, Mr. Ehsan Ur Rehman Mazari, the meeting was attended by MNAs/Members of the Committee, Rana Mubashir Iqbal, Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Behan, Ms. Shahida Rehmani, Ms. Rubina Irfan, Makhdoom Syed Sami-ul-Hassan Gillani, Ms. Javairia Zafar Aheer (through video-link). Dr. Mahreen Razzaq Bhutto, MNA/Mover was also present in the meeting. The senior officers from Ministry of IPC, Pakistan Olympic Association, Pakistan Hockey Federation, Pakistan Sports Board and Pakistan Football Federation were also present in the meeting.

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اکاؤنٹنٹ جنرل آف پاکستان
افسران سے سوال کیا گیا کہ آئی بی کے 250 ملازمین کی تنخواہ کے بارے احکامات تھے،صرف 25 پر عملدرآمد کیا گیا باقی کیوں نہیں ہوا۔افسران نے بتایا کہ آئی بی کی طرف سے لیٹر موصول ہوا جس کے ذریعے باقی ملازمین کے لئے ہمیں روک دیا گیا۔افسران نے بتایا کہ ہم نے آئی بی کو لیٹر لکھا کہ 228ملازمین کی پوائنٹ ٹو پوائنٹ پے فکسیشن کر رہے ہیں،25 ملازمین نے کمپیوٹر چینج جمع کروائی اس لئے ان کی پے فکسیشن ہو گئی،باقی ملازمین کی فکسیشن کیلئے آئی بی نے روک دیا ہے،افسران نے کہا کہ اگر آئی بی سب ملازمین کی کمپیوٹر چینج بھیج دے تو ہم سب کی فکسیشن کر دیں گے۔امجد رؤف مغل صرف ایک ملازم کی فکسیشن کی دیگر ملازمین کی کیوں نہیں جس پر افسران نے کمیٹی کو لیٹر دکھایا کہ آئی بی نے صرف ایک مذکورہ ملازم کی پے فکسیشن کیلئے لیٹر لکھا جس پر ہم نے پے فکسیشن کر دی،دیگر کا لیٹر ہی نہیں آیا۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کے آئی بی نے جو لیٹر فکسیشن رکوانے کا لیٹر لکھا ہے وہ فوری طور پر منسوخ کرے اور اکاؤنٹنٹ جنرل آف پاکستان کو تمام ملازمین کی پے فکسیشن 1996 سے کرنے کا حکم،.

وزارت صنعت و پیداوار
نیشنل فرٹیلائزر مارکیٹنگ لمیٹڈ(این ایف ایم ایل) کے افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ہمارے پاس 307 کنٹریکٹ ملازمین ہیں جن کو ریگولر کرنے کیلئے کمیٹی بنا دی ہے اور سات دن کے اندر اندر ریگولر کر دیں گے۔کمیٹی نے کہا کہ 21 دسمبر 2022 کو واضح ہدایات دی گئیں ہیں جن پر عمل کیوں نہیں کیا گیا۔افسران کے پاس کوئی تسلی بخش جواب نہیں تھا،کمیٹی نے کل ایک بجے عملدرآمد رپورٹ کے ساتھ سیکرٹری کو طلب کر لیا اور جوائنٹ سیکرٹری سمیت ڈپٹی مینجر کو شوکاز نوٹس جاری کر دیا۔
ملازمین نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ہم 14 ملازمین کو بغیر شوکاز نکال دیا گیا ہے،افسران نے بتایا کہ ان ملازمین کو غیر قانونی طریقے سے بھرتی کیا گیا ہے،کمیٹی نے کہا کہ جن افسران نے غیر قانونی طریقے سے بھرتی کیا ان کو کیا سزا ملی۔کل ایک بجے عملدرآمد رپورٹ کے ساتھ طلب

وزارت صنعت و پیداوار
وزارت صنعت و پیداوار کے ذیلی ادارے کے ٹی ڈی ایم سی کے افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ہمارے پآس ٹوٹل 110 ملازمین ہیں سب کنٹریکٹ پر ہیں۔کمیٹی کے احکامات پر عملدرآمد کرتے ہوئے بورڈ نے پالیسی پر کام شروع کر دیا ہے،جلد عملدرآمد ہو جائے گا،کمیٹی نے عملدرآمد نہ کرنے پر چیف ایگزیکٹو آفیسر کو شوکاز نوٹس جاری کر دیا اور کل ایک بجے سیکرٹری کو عملدرآمد رپورٹ کے ساتھ طلب کر لیا

وزارت صنعت و پیداوار
وزارت صنعت و پیداوار کے ذیلی ادارہ سٹیل مل کے ملازمین نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کے سپریم کورٹ کے فیصلے کے بعد ہم نے سیکڈ ملازم اعجاز چنہ کو بحال کر دیا ہے،سنیارٹی کا ایشو ہے۔کمیٹی احکامات پر عمل نہ کرنے پر افسران میزان الحق،اصغر شاہین اور زرداد عباسی کو شوکاز نوٹس دیتے ہوئے دو دن بعد عملدرآمد کر کے رپورٹ کرنے کی ہدایت کر دی۔

وزارت صنعت و پیداوار
وزارت صنعت و پیداوار کے ذیلی ادارہ یوٹیلیٹی سٹورز کارپوریشن کے ملازمین کے نمائندہ سید عارف شاہ نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 16 ملازمین کو بحال نہیں کیا گیا ہے،کنٹریکٹ اور ڈیلی ویجز ملازمین کو ریگولر نہیں کیا گیا ہمارے 3 ہزار 2 سو 22 ڈیلی ویجز اور 3 ہزار 7 سو 85 کنٹریکٹ ملازمین ہیں،بحال ملازمین سے غیر قانونی کٹوتی بند نہیں کی گئ،یوٹیلیٹی سٹور کے ملازمین کو ڈسپیرٹی الاؤنس بھی نہیں دیا جا رہا،افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 21 جون کو بورڈ کی میٹنگ ہے،منظوری کے بعد تمام احکامات پر عملدرآمد ہو جاہے گا۔کمیٹی نے 17 ملازمین کو بحال کر کے کل ایک بجے رپورٹ دینے کی ہدایت کر دی،

پاکستان انڈسٹریل ڈویلپمنٹ کارپوریشن
علی نواز جونیجو نے بتایا کہ ہم 3 ملازمین ہیں ریٹائرڈ ہو چکے ہیں اور ہمیں بقایاجات نہیں دیئےگئے،حالانکہ کورٹ کا فیصلہ بھی ہمارے حق میں آ چکا ہے۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ قوائد و ضوابط کے مطابق بقایاجات تین دن کے اندر اندر دیئے جائیں۔پاکستان انڈسٹری اینڈ ٹیکسٹائل کارپوریشن کے افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ بشیر احمد کو پوسٹ نہ ہونے کی وجہ سے نکالا گیا ہے،ملازم بشیر احمد نے بتایا کہ میں باقاعدہ ٹیسٹ اور انٹرویو دے کر بھرتی ہوا تھا ،کمیٹی نے ہدایت جاری کی کل ایک بجے تک بحال کیا جائے۔

آڈیٹر جنرل آف پاکستان
افسران نے بتایا کہ کمیٹی ہدایات پر عمل کرتے ہؤئے 18 ملازمین کو ریگولر کر دیا ہے،خوریشید شاہ صاحب والی کمیٹی کے ناصر حسین اور حنان میمن سمیت دیگر تمام ملازمین کو بحال کرنے کا حکم.

کامرس
وزارت نے پی ایم پیکج کے تحت 15 ملازمین کو ریگولر کر دیاہے،کنٹریکٹ 2 ملازم ہیں اسی ہفتہ ریگولر کر دیئے جائیں گے،سٹیٹ لائف انشورنس کارپوریشن کے افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ لال خان اور محسن نقوی دونوں ایریا مینجر تھے،ان کے کیس پر نظرثانی کر لیتے ہیں۔کمیٹی نے سیکڈ ملازمین کی سنیارٹی اور پوائنٹ ٹو پوائنٹ پے فکسیشن کے حوالے سے میٹنگ کی ہے اور حل یہ نکالا ہے کہ ابتدائی تاریخ برطرف سے پوائنٹ ٹو پوائنٹ پے فکسیشن کی جائے اور پینشن کے فوائد کیلئے مدت ملازمت کو شمار کر لیا جائے،کمیٹی نے ہدایت کی کہ تین ہفتوں کے اندر اندر سیکڈ ملازمین کے مسائل حل کر کے کمیٹی کو رپورٹ دی جائے،شاہد علی وغیرہ دیگر 15 ملازمین کی درخواستوں پر ریورٹ طلب،شبنم ،راجہ عابد اور عبدالقیوم کی درخواست پر بھی کل میٹنگ کرنے کی ہدایت۔

نیشنل انشورنس کے افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 13 ڈیلی ویجز ملازمین ہیں،کمیٹی نے پوچھا کہ 21 دسمبر کے احکامات پر عملدرآمد کیوں نہیں ہوا،افسران نے یقین دہانی کروائی کہ دو دن کے اندر ملازمین کو ریگولر کر دیں گے۔محمد اسلم نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ مجھے 2021 میں بغیر نوٹس نکال دیا ہے،افسران نے تاہید کی کہ بغیر نوٹس نکالا گیا تھا۔کمیٹی نے ہدایت کی فوری طور پر محمد اسلم کو مکمل مراعات کے ساتھ بحال کیا جائے۔ٹریڈنگ کارپوریشن آف پاکستان کے افسران نے کمیٹی  کو بتایا کہ کمیٹی کی ہدایات پر 3 ملازمین کو ریگولر کر دیا ہے،
انٹلیکچوئل پراپرٹی آرگنائزیشن نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ہمارے پاس 94 ڈیلی ویجز ملازمین ہیں لیکن بھرتی پر پابندی کی وجہ سے انہیں ریگولر نہیں کیا جا رہا ہے۔بورڈ کی میٹنگ   بلوا کر ان ملازمین کے مسائل کا حل نکالنے کی کوشش کر رہے ہیں اور ان تمام ڈیلی ویجز ملازمین کو ترجیہی بنیادوں پر ایڈجسٹ کیا جائے گا کیونکہ ان تمام ملآزمپن کی ادارے کو ضرورت ہے۔ٹریڈ ڈویلپمنٹ اتھارٹی آف پاکستان کے افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا 735 ٹوٹل ملازمین ہیں،دو پروجیکٹ چل رہے ہیں۔30 کنٹریکٹ ملازمین ہیں،ان کے ابھی دو سال مکمل نہیں ہوئے،بورڈ کی میٹنگ کے بعد ان کو ریگولر کر دیں گے،کمیٹی نے ہدایت کی کل ایک بجے تک ان تمام ملازمین کے کنٹریکٹ پیریڈ کو ایک سال تک بڑھا کر دو دن بعد کمیٹی کو رپؤرٹ دی جائے،ایک ماہ کے اندر ملازمین کو ریگولر بھی کیا جائے

نیشنل بینک آف پاکستان
افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ تھرڈ پارٹی ملازمین کے بارے  پالیسی بورڈ سے منظور شدہ ہے۔ملازمین نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 1500 تھرڈ پارٹی ملازمین جو کام کر رہے ہیں ان کو ریگولر نہیں کیا جا رہا ہے،کمیٹی نے عملدرآمد نہ کرنے پر کرنل وحید اور صدر نیشنل بینک کو شوکاز نوٹس جاری کر دیا اور کل ایک بجے عملدرآمد رپورٹ کے ساتھ طلب کر لیا۔ایم ڈی این بی پی ایکسچینچ کمپنی کو مسلسل عدم حاضری پر شوکاز نوٹس جاری اور کل ایک بجے طلب

ایس ایم ای بینک
عدم حاضری پر سیکرٹری وزارت خزانہ کو شوکاز نوٹس جاری اور دو دن بعد ایس ایم ای بینک کے ملازمین کے مستقبل بارے مکمل رپورٹ دینے کا حکم.


وزارت آبی وسائل
افسران نے بتایا کہ ملازمین کے ٹیسٹ اور انٹرویوز شروع کر دیئے ہیں اور جلد پراسس مکمل کر کے ریگولر کر دیں گے،کمیٹی نے ہدایت کی 17 ملازمین کے جلد انٹرویو کئے جائیں اور 7 دن کے اندر  ریگولر کرکے رپورٹ کمیٹی میں پیش کی جائے۔

واپڈا افسران نے بتایا کہ کل 22 ہزار ملازمین ہیں اور 17 سو ملازمین کنٹریکٹ پر ہیں۔کمیٹی نے سیکرٹری اور چیئرمین واپڈا کو 21 جون کو طلب کر لیا گیا۔32 ملازمین کے کنٹریکٹ میں ایک سال توسیع کا حکم،غازی بروتھا کے 26 ملازمین،212 بھاشا ڈیم کے ڈیلی ویجز ملازمین کی درخواستوں پر رپورٹ طلب۔

میٹنگ میں ایم این اے نوید امیر جیوا،ایم این اے کشور زہرہ،ایم  این اے رمیش لعل،ایم این اے نثار چیمہ اور ایم این اے علی گوھر بلوچ نے شرکت کی۔

Integrating SDG’s Agenda into Standing Committees

SDGs Secretariat of the National Assembly of Pakistan held a Round-Table Meeting of Council of Chair (Chairpersons Standing Committees of National Assembly) in Committee Room 5, Parliament House, Islamabad. The meeting was chaired by Hon. Romina Khurshid Alam, Convener National Parliamentary Taskforce on SDGs. The aim of the roundtable was to integrate the global agenda 2030 into the standing committees, where they deliberate on the incoming legislations, review expenditures and present reports in the House.

SDGs are a global framework for moving towards sustainable development. Pakistan has developed policies for monitoring of SDGs but for the effective implementation we need to mainstream the global agenda in all tiers. This roundtable discussed the role of parliamentary interventions and use of legislative tools in scrutinizing the incoming legislations with an SDG lens.

Hon. Romina Alam, in her presentation stated that, “SDGs is not a global agenda, but it is a national framework towards our country’s progress and prosperity.”

The roundtable was attended by notable Parliamentarians, standing committee chairpersons and Members of Parliamentary SDGs Taskforce. Mr. Nadeem Ahmed from SDG Unit, Ministry of Planning, Reforms and Special Initiatives also participated in the said meeting and gave out a detailed presentation on Current ranking of SDG goals in Pakistan.

The presentation led to a fruitful discussion and chairpersons of standing committees reaffirmed their commitment towards sustainable development goals.

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The first meeting of Pakistan-Belarus Parliamentary Friendship Group was held in National Assembly Secretariat, Islamabad. Ms. Javaria Zafar Aheer, MNA/Convener of Pakistan-Belarus Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG) alongwith the Members, Syed Javed Hasnain, MNA, Makhdoom Syed Sami Ul Hassan Gillani, MNA and Engr. Sabir Hussain Kaim Khani, MNA met with H.E. Mr. Andrei METELITSA, Ambassador of Belarus to Pakistan on Tuesday, 13th June, 2023 at 1400 hours at Parliament House, Islamabad.

Ms. Javaria Zafar Aheer, MNA/Convener of Pakistan-Belarus PFG expressed satisfaction with the cordial relations based on mutual respect, friendship and trust established between the Republic of Belarus and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and highly appreciated the bilateral meetings and interaction at high levels.

The Convener proposed to develop a plan of joint events dedicated to the 30^th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Belarus and Pakistan, 

H.E. Mr. Andrei METELITSA, Ambassador of Belarus to Pakistan highlighted that Belarus regarded Pakistan as an important country in the region and appreciated its efforts to promote regional peace and stability.

Agreement between the Government of Belarus and the Government of Pakistan on the Abolition of Visas for holders of Diplomatic and Service Passports was welcomed by the Members of Pak-Belarus PFG.

Ms. Javaria Zafar Aheer highlighted Pakistan’s potential to export textile and agriculture products and medical and surgical equipment to Belarus while benefiting from Belarusian expertise for joint ventures in heavy machinery and plants. She especially mentioned that the tractors and heavy trucks are the identity of Belarus due to their power and reliability.

The Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus invited the Pak-Belarus Parliamentary Friendship Group to visit the Republic of Belarus in July 2023 to attend an International Cultural Festival.

Ms. Javaria Zafar Aheer mentioned that Parliamentary Friendship Groups of both countries could play a pivotal role in promoting parliamentary diplomacy, people to people contacts and augment parliamentary relations. She assured that existing bilateral relations between two countries will strengthen further through mutual cooperation, understanding and interactions at all levels.

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 قومی اسمبلی سیکرٹریٹ

 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT   

PRESS RELEASE

The Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat met under the chairpersonship of Ms. Kishwer Zehra, MNA in Parliament House this morning.

The Committee while discussing issues related to performance and regulatory functions of National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), recommended for enhancing power of the Authority in order to capacitate the regulator to more effectively regulate the the electric power sector. The Committee was apprised that NEPRA had no role in appointment of management of the electric power generation and distribution entities, thus its scope was limited. The Chairman NEPRA said that stringent checks on power pilferage, reduction of line losses by distribution companies and was political will to resist implementation of rule of law was the only solution to reduce circular debt and provision of affordable electricity. The Chairman NEPRA further apprised that electricity generated by Thar coal and hydroelectric power generation apart from generation through renewable energy would substantially help save foreign exchange. The Committee also recommended that similar tariff on three phase meters be charged as admissible to lifeline customers who consume units within that range. The Committee was of the view that irrespective of consumption, the tariff charged on three phase meters was high. The Committee also asked NEPRA to take action against DISCOs for not complying with the directions and schedule of load shedding. 

The Committee while taking up delay in establishment of Telecommunication Tribunals, directed Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications to expedite the process and report back the outcome to the Committee within thirty days. The Committee was apprised that establishment of the said Tribunals had principally been approved by the Federal Cabinet, however Ministry of Law advised for amendment was required in Telecommunications Reorganisation Act 1996 to give affect to the decision of the Cabinet. The Representative of IT ministry informed that the draft of amendment bill had been prepared and would be forwarded to Law Ministry for vetting and further presented to CCLC and the Federal Cabinet for final approval before sending it to Parliament for approval.

The Committee expressed its displeasure on absence of Representative of Ministry of Law from the meeting. The Committee viewed that the function of Ministry of law was to provide services to the government on legal and constitutional matters and administration of several Laws also fell within the purview of the Ministry therefore it was invited in the meeting of the Committee for advice on Telecommunications Tribunals and Closure of Abandoned Property Organisation. However, the Ministry doesn’t bother to take the parliamentary business serious and no one turned up. The Committee directed to send a letter to convey  disapproval to the Secreatry Law on that account.

The Committee later reiterating it’s decision taken in its previous meeting, disposed of Starred Question moved by Mr. Ghous Bukhsh Khan Mahar, MNA regarding visits of Ministers abroad on public expenses. The Committee had recommended that all the Ministries/Divisions should keep Cabinet Division in loop while moving summaries for visits taken up the Ministers either funded by Finance, Foreign Affairs or any other donor agencies. The Cabinet Division had apprised that the Ministries/Divisions directly submit summaries to the office of Prime Minister for approval and it was only in knowledge of the visits which were approved through Cabinet Division.

The meeting of the Committee was attended by MNA Ms. Musarrat Rafiq Mehasar, Ms. Seema Mohiuddin Jameeli, Syed Mehmood Ahmad Shah, Mr. Mohsin Dawar, Special Secretaries of  Establishment and Cabinet Divisions, Chairman NEPRA and other senior officers of the concerned departments.

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Islamabad the, 6th June, 2023

NA body was told by the Ministry that USD 820 million Planned Infrastructure Investment in Special Economic Zone (SEZ) would be completed within 2 years

The Standing Committee on Board of Investment (BOI) appreciated the efforts of the ministry to encourage the business activities in Special Economic Zones (SEZ) by giving incentives in terms of exemption on Import duty of machinery and Tax exemption for 10 years in order to bring Foreign Investment in the Country. A meeting of the Standing Committee on Board of Investment (BOI) was held today on 6th June, 2023 at 11:00 a.m in Committee Room No. 7, Parliament House, Islamabad under the Chairmanship of Dr. Zulfiqar Bhatti, MNA.

2.    The Secretary, Ministry of Board of Investment briefly apprised the Committee about the steps taken by them to improve the Business activities in Special Economic Zones of the Country. He stated that Government has formulated uniform policies for both Public and Private Sectors and declared 9 sites for CPEC Special Economic Zones. The Committee was further informed that minimum area required in Special Economic Zone are 50 acers besides their plan of investment for consideration by the Board. The Committee directed the Ministry to establish Training Institute in Special Economic Zones for training of labor, skilled persons as it was found that language barrier create hurdles in Communication.

3.    The Committee was apprised that Federal Cabinet in its meeting held on 07-07-2020 decided to allocate Sector F-12 and G-12 Islamabad to Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA). The quota allocated for federal employees in these sectors is 40%, whereas for general public is 20% for land owners is 25% and 15% was reserved for overseas Pakistanis. The Committee was further informed about the challenges in development of sectors G-12, F-12 and F-13, and outlined the perils of development of urban slums due to encroachment. The Consultant of the project informed that initial investment would be made through PPO Mode in which Saudi group agreed to made investment in the project however, the case of acquisition of land of Sector G-12 and F-12 is subjudice in Supreme Court of Pakistan. The Committee directed the Secretary M/o Board of Investment to coordinate with CDA and FGEHA to analyze the proposal and set out a transparent mechanism, in alignment with PEPRA rule, for public-private partnership for investment in this project and report back to the Committee.

4.    Besides the official of the Ministry the following MNAs, Ms. Farukh Khan, Ms. Shahida Akhtar Ali, Mr. Nawab Sher, Ms. Asiya Azeem MNAs attended the meeting.

A meeting of the Special Committee to prepare and forward a reference or references under Article 209 of the Constitution to the Supreme Judicial Council on the ground of misconduct as discussed in the National Assembly and on such other grounds which are available against any Judge or Judges of Supreme Court of Pakistan was held on 31" May, 2023 at 11.00 a.m. in Parliament House Islamabad for election of its Chairman.

Addl. Secretary (Legislation) National Assembly Secretariat briefly apprised the Committee about the procedure of election.

Mr. Khurshid Ahmed Junejo, MNA proposed the name of Mr. Mohsin Nawaz Ranjha, MNA for Chairman, whereas, Mr. Salahuddin and Mr. Salahuddin Ayubi. MNAS seconded his name. Therefore, the Special Committee unanimously elected Mr. Mohsin Nawaz Ranjha as its Chairman.

After being elected as Chairman of the Special Committee, Mr. Mohsin Nawaz Ranjha presided over the meeting. All members of the Special Committee congratulated the newly elected Chairman one by one and assured to extend their full cooperation for smooth functioning of the Committee.

The Hon. Chairman expressed his gratitude to the Hon. Members for posing confidence in him and assured them to run the business of the Committee with consensus. The Committee decided to invite Minister for Law & Justice, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Attorney General for Pakistan in the next meeting of the Committee for their expert opinion so that Committee could proceed accordingly.

The meeting was attended by Mr. Mohsin Nawaz Ranjha, Mr. Khurshid Ahmed Junejo, Mr. Salahuddin and Mr. Salahuddin Ayubi, MNAS.

 قومی اسمبلی سیکرٹریٹ

 اسلام آباد۔2 جون() قومی اسمبلی کی خصوصی کمیٹی برائے متاثرہ ملازمین کی 53ویں میٹنگ آج (جمعہ) کو پروفیسر ڈاکٹر قادر خان مندوخیل چیئرمین کمیٹی کی سربراہی میں پاکستان انسٹیٹیوٹ برائے پارلیمانی سروسز ہال میں منعقد ہوئی،

 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

PRESS RELEASE

A meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges was held today at 2:00 p.m in the Constitution Room, Parliament House, Islamabad under the Chairmanship of Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, MNA.   

The Committee confirmed the minutes of previous meetings of the Committee held on 12th & 15th May, 2023;

On the Question of Privilege raised by Dr.Nafisa Shah, MNA regarding non-maintenance of Kitchen of Parliament Lodges by Mr. Faisal Raza, Director, Parliament Lodges and Mr. Faiq Ali, Deputy Director, Parliament Lodges, CDA, Islamabad; the Committee pended the Question of Privilege with the direction that the issues of the Hon. Mover and Ms. Asiya Azeem, MNAs relating to Parliament Lodges, should be resolved with in one week with a report to the Committee. 

On the Starred Question No.3 raised by Ms. Shagufta Jumani, MNA relating to partially constructed infrastructure by CDA and the matter raised by Sheikh Rohail Asghar, MNA regarding bad condition of Parliament Lodges and MNAs Hostel, Islamabad, and the following issues, problems pertaining to the bad condition of Parliament Lodges and MNAs Hostel raised by Mr. Murtaza Javed Abbasi, MNA/Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Rana Tanveer Hussain, MNA/Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Raja Muhammad Riaz, MNA/Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Ghous Bux Khan Mahar, Mr. Muhammad Abu Bakar and Ms. Shagufta Jumani, MNAs: 

Internal bad condition of Parliament Lodges building, rooms due to non-maintenance and poor performance by the CDA management;

Non-completion of new additional block project in time, which was to be completed during the year 2012-13 by the CDA through Contractor.

Dripping of water from ceiling roofs of rooms/washrooms.

Issue of insufficient parking area and non-availability of servants rooms. 

Issue of Rates in the premises of Parliament Lodges building.

Bad condition of Bath Rooms. 

Non-availability of place for the guests of MNAs, previously corridor was got vacated for this purpose but not yet completed. 

Maintenance of Banquet Hall in Parliament Lodges Building.

Poor Quality of furniture, poor services quality of food and non-maintenance of Lodges Canteen. 

Out sourcing the services for maintenance of Lodges with collaboration of Islamabad Club.

Making of functional Water Filtration Plants in Lodges.

Balance in maintaining ratio of Chlorine in the pipelines for utilization in bath rooms.

Since 2002, how many times mandatory audit of Parliament Lodges was conducted up till now. 

Poor performance of Directors and Deputy Director posted in past/present by the CDA. 

Provision of equipped Medical Officer in Lodges Dispensary for dealing with emergency cases. 

Implementation of previous decisions taken by the House and Library Committee of the National Assembly.  

The Committee directed that all the issues should be resolved on priority. The Committee directed the M/o Health to change the old ambulance in Parliament Lodges with the new one (fully equipped). The Committee pended the issue till its next meeting. 

On the Question of Privilege raised by Dr. Mahreen Razzaq Bhutto, MNA  regarding non-correction of residential charges of suit F-311, Parliament Lodges, Islamabad by the CDA and non-serious attitude of Care Taker, Lodges, CDA and Director, Lodges, CDA on the telephone with the Hon. Member, the Committee pended the issue till its next meting with the direction that the issues of the Hon. Mover should be resolved within one week. 

On the Question of Privilege raised by Mr. Zahid Akram Durrani, Hon. Deputy Speaker regarding allegedly disrespectful bahaviour of Dr. Muhammad Ejaz, Ambassador of Pakistan in Qattar and Mr. Masood Gul, Deputy Head of Mission/Counselor with the Hon. Deputy Speaker, the Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting. The Committee also directed to resolve the issues of Pakistanis Communities abroad, give them personal hearings. Improve the behavior, conduct and attitude. Deal with them in good manners. Take action against Mr. Bilal Masood as per Rules and Regulations. Focal Person should also be appointed in M/o Foreign Affairs at the level of Addl. Secretary to resolve the issues of the Hon. Parliamentarians. 

On the Question of Privilege raised by Mr. Zahid Akram Durrani, Hon. Deputy Speaker regarding not attending the telephone calls of the Hon. Member by Mr. Zubair Niazi, Deputy Commissioner, Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting. 

On the Question of Privilege raised by Mr Zahid Akram Durrani, Hon. Deputy Speaker regarding allegedly misbahavior of Mr. Muhammad Ayaz, Secretary, Irrigation Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar with the Hon. Deputy Speaker, the Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting. 

On the Question of Privilege raised by Ms. Romina Khursheed Alam, MNA regarding alleged baseless propaganda on social, print and electronic media that a 25 person delegation attended the 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) conference in Canada, the Committee pended the Question of Privilege with the direction that to convene a joint consultative meeting under the convenership of the Hon. Mover comprising all the representatives of M/o Information and Broadcasting, M/o Information Technology, M/o Law and Justice, PTA and PEMRA. 

On the Question of Privilege raised by Syed Agha Rafiullah, MNA regarding supply of incorrect reply to his Question No. 6 included in the list of un-starred Questions for 20th May, 2022 regarding departmental promotions of Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), the Committee directed the Secretary, M/o Information and Broadcasting to finalize/approve the file submitted by APP as per Rules and Regulations within one week with a report to the Committee. On the Question of Privilege raised by Mr. Salahuddin, MNA regarding non-receipt of replies of the Questions No. 101 (deferred during 50th Session), 10 and 12 by Secretary, Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives on 5th April, 2023 on their Rota day without any cogent reason and non-availability of at least Grade-20 Officer of the concerned Ministry in the House during Question Hour despite repeated directions from the Chair, the Committee disposed of the Question of Privilege. 

On the Matter on a point of order moved by Sheikh Rohale Asghar, MNA regarding statement about Quaid-e-Azam by Mr. Oriya Maqbool Jan; the Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting. 

On the Question of Privilege raised by Mr. Muhammad Jamal ud Din, MNA regarding corrupt practices of Mr. Nisar Khan, SDO, Pak, P.W.D Dera Ismail Khan, the Committee disposed of the Question of Privilege. 

On the Question of Privilege raised by Mr. Ali Nawaz Shah, MNA regarding alleged registration of false cases against the workers/supporters of Hon. MNA to malign, defame the him and damage his reputation in his constituency by Mr. Shafique Shah, Chief Municipal Officer (CMO), Mir Pur Khas City, Chaudhary Asad, Superintendent of Police, Mr. Manzoor Lakhi, Deputy Superintendent of Police, City Mir Pur Khas, Mr. Khuda Bux Thebo, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Shujaabad, Mr. Rasool Bux Thaheem, Station House Officer, Taluka Mirwah, Mr. Shahjehan Lashari, Station House Officer, Satellite Town, Mr. Khuda Bux Rajani, Station House Officer and Mr. Munawar Arain, Assistant Sub-Inspector/MTO, Satellite Town, District Mir Pur Khas; the Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting. The Committee also directed that Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner, Mirpur Khas, Sindh, the Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting. 

On the Question of Privilege raised by Syed Hussain Tariq, MNA regarding not-responding to the telephone calls of the Hon. Member by Mr. Peer Muhammad Shah, DIG, Hyderabad, Sindh, the Committee directed DIGY Hyderabad to resolve the issues of the Hon. Member. The Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting.

The Question of Privilege raised by Mr. Ghous Bux Khan Mahar, MNA regarding involvement of Police Officers and Personnel of District Police Shikarpur in major crimes and not-responding to the telephone calls of the Hon. Member, the Committee disposed of the Question of Privilege. 

On the Question of Privilege raised by Mr. Qadir Khan Mandokhail, MNA regarding misbehavior of Dr. Zahid, Additional Secretary, Universities, Sindh with the Hon. Member over telephone, the Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting. 

On the Question of Privilege raised by Mr. Qadir Khan Mandokhail, MNA regarding not-responding to the telephone calls of the Hon. Member by Mr. Ibrahim, Deputy Director, Land, KMC, Karachi, the Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting.

On the Question of Privilege raised by Mr. Qadir Khan Mandokhail, MNA regarding not responding to the telephone calls of the Hon. Member by Mr. Javed Qamar, Director, Accounts, DMC, Keamari, Karachi, the Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting. 

On the Question of Privilege raised by Mr. Qadir Khan Mandokhail, MNA regarding alleged use of filthy language and threats to the Chairman and Hon. Members of the Special Committee by Mr. Khalid Saleem Chaudhary, M.D/Chairman National Fertilizers, the Committee pended till next meeting. 

On any other item, the Committee directed that when any Hon. Mover would not attend three meetings of the Committee continuously, then his/her Question of Privilege would be considered as disposed of by the Committee. Further, the Committee also directed that those from the responding Ministries/Divisions/Departments who will not attend three meetings of the Committee continuously, then strict action would be taken against them as per Rules and Regulations. The Committee also decided to make a request to the Hon. Speaker for allowing the Committee meetings of this Committee in the respective Provinces for minimizing the expenditure of the Government. 

The meeting was attended by Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, Mr. Muhammad Sajjad, Mr. Azhar Qayyum Nahra, Mr. Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhary, Mr. Usama Qadri, Mehar Ghulam Muhammad Lali, Mr. Nawab Sher, Ms. Asiya Azeem, Mr. Ahmad Hussain Deharr, Makhdoom Syed Sami Ul Hassan Gillani, MNAs.

The meeting was also attended by Syed Agha Rafiullah, Mr. Ghous Bux Khan Mahar, Ms. Romina Khursheed Alam, Syed Hussain Tariq and Mr. Qadir Khan Mandokhail, MNAs/Movers.

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قومی اسمبلی کی خصوصی کمیٹی برائے متاثرہ ملازمین کی 52 ویں میٹنگ پروفیسر ڈاکٹر قادر خان مندوخیل چیئرمین کمیٹی کی سربراہی میں پاکستان انسٹیٹیوٹ برائے پارلیمانی سروسز ہال میں منعقد ہوئی،

نیشنل ہیلتھ اینڈ ریگولیشن کوآرڈینیشن ۔

این آئی ایچ کے ملازم عدیل نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 2012 میں بھرتی ہوئے تاحال کنٹریکٹ پر ہیں ہمیں ریگولر نہیں کیا جا رہا۔کمیٹی نے حکم دے رکھا ہے کہ ریگولر کیا جائے۔افسران نے بتایا کہ کمیٹی کے حکم پر عملدرآمد کر دیا ہے،جو جو ملازمین ٹیسٹ پاس کر گئے ہیں ان کو ریگولر بھی کر دیا ہے،کمیٹی نے کہا کہ بارہ سالوں سے جو ملازمین کنٹریکٹ پر کام کر رہے ہیں ان کے ساتھ زیادتی ہے۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ باقی رہ جانے والے ملازمین کو ایک ہفتہ کے اندر ریگولر کیا جائے،

پمز ہسپتال کے کے ڈاکٹر فیصل وغیرہ 5 ڈاکٹر کو ایک ہفتہ کے اندر ریگولر کرنے کا حکم۔

افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ فیڈرل کالج آف ڈینٹیسٹی کے 50 سے زائد ملازمین کو ریگولر کر دیا ہے،دیگر رہ جانے والے ملازمین کیلئے اشتہار دے دیا ہے ان کو ترجیہی بنیادوں پر کر دیں گے۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کمٹی کے احکامات کی خلاف ورزی کی گئی ہے اس لئے کم دیا جاتا ہے کہ اشتھار کینسل کر دیا جائے اور تمام ملازمین کو ایک ہفتہ کے اندر ریگولر کیا جائے۔

فارمیسی کونسل۔

فارمیسی کونسل کے افسران نے بتایا کہ مسعود مرزا ملازم کے بارے میں فارمیسی کونسل کی طرف سے بھی منظوری آ گئی ہے 2 دن کے اندر آرڈر جاری کر دیں گے۔کمیٹی نے وزارت کو حکم دیا کہ ایک ہفتہ کے اندر تمام ماتحت اداروں سمیت سندھ،بلوچستان کوٹہ،معذور ،منیارٹی اور ویمن کوٹہ کی تفصیل ریورٹ فراہم کی جائے۔

نذیر الدین ریٹائرڈ ملازم کی درخواست پر نوٹس جاری اور کل صبح انتظامیہ کو مل کر مسئلہ حل کرنے کا حکم،

پمز کے 214 ملازمین بارے پمز ہسپتال انتظامیہ نے ریورٹ دیتے ہوئے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ جون تک تنخواہیں جاری کر دی گئیں ہیں،کنٹریکٹ بھی بڑھا دیئے گئے ہیں۔کمیٹی نے استفسار کیا کہ ان تمام ڈاکٹرز کو ریگولر کیوں نہیں کیا گیا۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ ایک ہفتہ کے اندر اندر 214 ملازمین کو ریگولرکیا جائے۔

ڈسٹرکٹ ہیلتھ آفس

ملازمین نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 57 ملازمین کنٹریکٹ پر ہیں ہمیں ریگولر نہیں کیا جا رہا،افسران نے کمیٹی کو یقین دلایا کہ 2 ہفتوں کے اندر اندر ریگولر کر دیا جائے گا،کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ 2 ہفتوں کے اندر اندر 57 ملازمین کو ریگولر کر کے رپؤرٹ دی جائے.

نرسنگ کونسل

افسران نے کمییٹی کو بتایا کہ 8 ڈیلی ویجز ملازمین ہیں۔کونسل کی میٹنگ میں ان کا ایجنڈا ڈال دیا ہے،ایک ہفتہ کے اندر عملدرآمد ہو جائے گا۔محمد عرب نامی ملازم نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ہمیں ریگولر کے آرڈر دے کر روک دیا گیا ہے،کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ ملازمین کو ریگولر کیا جائے۔

این آئی ایچ

افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ پروجیکٹ ملازمین کے بارے عملدرآمد کرنے کیلئے پراسس شروع کر دیا ہے،پی سی فور کی منظوری کے بعد مسئلہ حل کر دیں گے۔

وزارت خارجہ امور

افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 209 نئے لوگ بھرتی کئے اور اس سارے پراسس میں 24 کنٹریکٹ ملازمین فعال کر سکے،68 ٹیسٹ میں فیل ہو گئے،کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ 21 دسمبر 2022 والے احکامات پر عملدرآمد کرتے ہوئے سب کو ریگولر کیا جائے.

میٹنگ میں قومی اسمبلی ایم این اے صلاح الدین ایوبی،ایم این اے نوید امیر جیوا،ایم این اے آسیہ عظیم،ایم این اے عالیہ کامران اور ایم این اے کشور زہرہ نے شرکت کی

Islamabad, June, 1st: The 19th meeting of the Standing Committee on Defence commenced with the recitation from Holy Quran at 11.30 am in Committee Room No. 7, Fourth Floor, Parliament House, Islamabad, under the chairmanship of Mr. Farrukh Altaf. The Committee discussed the prevailing law and order situation, and condemned the terror incidents of 9th May, 2023. The Committee remarked that it was imperative upon every citizen of Pakistan to respect the sanctity of the institutions and the public property of Pakistan. The Committee also paid tribute to the martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for Pakistan.
Mr. Barjees Tahir, MNA moved a resolution as under:
 “The Standing Committee on Defence expresses solidarity with the Armed Forces of Pakistan, who are the pride of our Nation. The Committee strongly condemns the incidents of terror that happened on 9th May. Such incidents are deplorable and intolerable, and must be dealt with sternly. We unanimously condemn the incidents of violence of 9th May, which have deeply hurt the sentiments of the nation. We stand with our Armed Forces.”
The Committee passed the resolution unanimously, and recommended that the perpetrators of the violent incidents must be dealt with an iron hand.
Additional Secretary, Ministry of Defence thanked the Committee for recognizing the role and sacrifices of the Armed Forces of Pakistan to ensure the prosperity of the country.
The Committee expressed its desire to visit the General Head Quarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi as a symbol of
Solidarity with the Armed Forces of Pakistan
The Committee deferred “The Institute of Space Technology (Amendment) Bill, 2022,” (Moved by Mr. Muhammad Jamal ud Din, MNA) till the next meeting.
Honorable Members Ms. Rubina Irfan, Chaudhary Muhammad Barjess Tahir, Mr. Muhammad Khan Daha, Mr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani and Mr. Salahuddin Ayubi, MNAs attended the meeting. In addition to the Honorable Members, the attendees of the Committee meeting included the Additional Secretary, Ministry of Defence and the Additional Registrar, Institute of Space Technology.  
 

Islamabad, 1st June, 2023; 4th meeting of the Special Committee on Audio Leaks was held today at 2:00 p.m. in Committee Room No. 7, Fourth Floor, Parliament House, Islamabad.
2. The meeting started with the recitation from the Holy Quran and brief introduction by the Members and officials present in the meeting. Afterwards, the Hon. Chairman welcomed the Honorable Members and then the Committee decided to hold the meeting in-camera.
3. The Special Committee during its previous meetings had reiterated the principle that nobody should be condemned unheard and had decided that Mr. Najam Saqib, son of former Chief Justice of Pakistan, Mr. Abuzar Chadhar, ticket holder of PP-137 and Mian Uzair, mutual associate/friend of the both should be called in the 4th meeting of the Committee to present their personal explanation regarding the alleged audio leaks. However, none of the concerned individuals attended the meeting or made their appearance before the Committee. The Special Committee took cognizance of non-compliance by the said three individuals with the direction of the Committee and recommended to call Mr. Najam Saqib, Mr. Abuzar Chadhar and Mian Uzair again under the inherent powers of the Committee as provided by the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007.
4. The Committee afterwards considered taking up the financial aspects of the contents of the alleged audio leaks. The Committee maintained that the sanctity of the electoral process should be ensured to discourage any corrupt practice in issuance of party tickets to the candidates contesting the elections. The relevant laws to curb bribery in respect of party tickets were also referred for guidance. Therefore, the Committee recommended that the Ministry of Finance should be approached to seek the record pertaining to financial transactions between the bank accounts of Mr. Najam Saqib, Mr. Abuzar Chadhar and Mian Uzair to ascertain the authenticity of the financial consideration in the alleged audio leaks.
5. Honorable Members/MNAs Ch. Muhammad Berjees Tahir, Sheikh Rohale Asghar, Mr. Khalid Hussain Magsi, Ms. Naz Baloch, and Ms. Wajiha Qamar attended the meeting alongwith senior officials from the Ministry of Interior, Federal Investigation Agency and Ministry of Law and Justice.
 

The Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training appreciated the Government for including relevant Articles of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, in the curriculum and held that this inclusion will enable the Pakistani youth to learn and understand their basic rights.

41st meeting of the Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training was held today in the Parliament House Islamabad under the Chairmanship of Makhdoom Syed Sami-ul-Hassan Gillani, MNA.

On the matter referred by the House regarding introducing and teaching of the Constitution of Pakistan as a subject in education syllabus (moved by Mr. Khursheed Ahmed Junejo, MNA), the Committee was informed that the Ministry, on the directions of the Prime Minister’s Strategic Reforms Initiatives (PMSRI), inculcated understanding of relevant Articles of the Constitution amongst school and college students through Pakistan Studies’ curriculum for grades 9 to 12.This will create a wide-scale awareness amongst the Pakistani youth about the Constitution including their fundamental rights and enabling them to play effective role as citizens of Pakistan. The Committee while appreciating the Government for including relevant Articles of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, in the curriculum held that this will enable the Pakistani youth to learn and understand their basic rights.

Responding to the question raised by Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb, MNA, about steps being taken by the present Government to increase literacy rate in the country, the Ministry held that as a result of concerted efforts, the Government had succeeded in reducing illiteracy and by the end of June, 2023, no child will be out of school. The Committee, noting the claim, held that it will be a great service to the country if it is materialized. 

About presentation of Syndicate’s report, the Committee directed the Vice Chancellor, Islamia University Bahawalpur (IUB), to provide minutes of 81st meeting of the Syndicate and also lodge FIR against the accused within one week.

On the Bill titled as “The Protection of Family Life and Wedlock Bill, 2023” (moved by Ms. Javairia Zafar Aheer, MNA), the Committee was informed by the DG, FDE, that on appointment of Inter Departmental Committee (IDC) by the Standing Committee in its previous meeting, the IDC held its meeting in the Ministry however the IDC members had solicited more time to further discuss the pros and cons of the Bill in detail. The Committee; while extending the time period of the IDC for submission of its report, directed the DG (FDE) to take on board the Hon. Mover of the Bill while accomplishing the task.

The Committee recommended that the Bills titled as “The Metropolitan International Institute of Science and Technology Bill, 2023” and “The Askari Institute of Higher Education Bill, 2023” (moved by Ms. Wajiha Qamar, MNA) and “The National Institute of Technology Bill, 2023” (moved by Mr. James Iqbal, MNA) may be passed by the National Assembly. However, the Committee referred the Bill titled as “The Institute of Management and Technology Bill, 2023” (moved by Dr. Nafisa Shah, MNA) to the Higher Education Commission (HEC) suggesting the Mover to get requisite NOC from the HEC before further consideration thereupon on the Bill.

Besides the Hon. Minister and the Parliamentary Secretary for Federal Education and Professional Training, the meeting was attended by Ms. Mehnaz Akber Aziz, Mr. Nisar Ahmed Cheema, Ch. Hamid Hameed, Ms. Musarrat Asif Khawaja, Ms. Kiran Imran Dar, Dr. Samina Matloob, Ms. Zahra Wadood Fatemi, Dr. Shazia Sobia Aslam Soomro, Mrs. Farrukh Khan, Ms. Javairia Zafar Aheer, Dr. Nafisa Shah, Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb, Mr. Khursheed Ahmed Junejo, Ms. Wajiha Qamar and Mr. James Iqbal, MNAs. The senior officers of the Ministry, it subordinate departments and HEC were also present in the meeting.

“Desecuritization, multilateralism, domestic consolidation, and promotion of soft power is the way forward for Pakistan’s foreign policy”

The Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs of the National Assembly of Pakistan organized its second Public Hearing today on "Pakistan and the Emerging World Order" at the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS). The Hearing was chaired by the Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Mohsin Dawar.

The Public Hearing was attended by leading foreign policy experts, former diplomats, academics, and students from various universities. The keynote speakers included Dr. Maleeha Lodhi, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Hussain Haqqani, Andrew Small, Khalid Banuri, Professor Adil Sultan, Professor Farhan Hanif Siddique, Dr. Adnan Rafiq, Professor Ejaz Khan, and former Senator Afrasiab Khattak.

The foreign policy experts emphasized that foreign policy begins at home, and it is indispensable that Pakistan "puts its own house in order" to successfully pursue its foreign policy objectives and interests. While highlighting that the world order is witnessing a transition from unipolarity towards multipolarity, the experts noted that Pakistan needs to shun the "Cold War mentality", look beyond its ties with the United States and China, and deepen its relations with other parts of the world, in particular Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America. The experts also emphasized that Pakistan needs to enhance its "soft power" and project a lighter and friendlier image of the country to the world. Highlighting the need to adopt a friendly neighbourhood policy, the experts laid emphasis on charting a pragmatic, as opposed to an emotional, approach vis-à-vis India, especially regarding the resumption of trade ties.

In his speech, the Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Mohsin Dawar, emphasized on the need to correct the direction of Pakistan’s foreign policy that has hitherto remained heavily securitized and centered on few countries. He urged on the necessity of “desecuritizing” our foreign policy and focusing on building multi-faceted ties with the countries around the world. Mr. Dawar noted that Pakistan’s flawed Afghan policy has resulted in a dramatic rise in terror attacks in the country. He emphasized the need to make the parliament a key forum for foreign policy making in Pakistan, and regretted the fact that the highest lawmaking institution in the country rarely witnesses any substantial debate on foreign policy. He noted that the purpose of the Public Hearings is to make the people of Pakistan stakeholders in foreign policy decision-making in the country. Mr. Dawar told the participants that the reports of the public hearings would be shared publicly so that everyone could benefit from the deliberations of the experts.

The speakers congratulated Mr. Dawar for effectively utilizing the forum of the Standing Committee and initiating the trend of Public Hearings.

The Committee intends to continue the series of Public Hearings on various topics of significance in the coming weeks.

A meeting of the Special Committee to prepare and forward a reference or references under Article 209 of the Constitution to the Supreme Judicial Council on the ground of misconduct as discussed in the National Assembly and on such other grounds which are available against any Judge or Judges of Supreme Court of Pakistan was held on 31" May, 2023 at 11.00 a.m. in Parliament House Islamabad for election of its Chairman.

Addl. Secretary (Legislation) National Assembly Secretariat briefly apprised the Committee about the procedure of election.

Mr. Khurshid Ahmed Junejo, MNA proposed the name of Mr. Mohsin Nawaz Ranjha, MNA for Chairman, whereas, Mr. Salahuddin and Mr. Salahuddin Ayubi. MNAS seconded his name. Therefore, the Special Committee unanimously elected Mr. Mohsin Nawaz Ranjha as its Chairman.

After being elected as Chairman of the Special Committee, Mr. Mohsin Nawaz Ranjha presided over the meeting. All members of the Special Committee congratulated the newly elected Chairman one by one and assured to extend their full cooperation for smooth functioning of the Committee.

The Hon. Chairman expressed his gratitude to the Hon. Members for posing confidence in him and assured them to run the business of the Committee with consensus. The Committee decided to invite Minister for Law & Justice, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Attorney General for Pakistan in the next meeting of the Committee for their expert opinion so that Committee could proceed accordingly.

The meeting was attended by Mr. Mohsin Nawaz Ranjha, Mr. Khurshid Ahmed Junejo, Mr. Salahuddin and Mr. Salahuddin Ayubi, MNAs.

Dewatering of flood water from Sindh and Balochistan has been completed. Ministry of Water Resources

Water Apportionment Accord 1991 be acted upon in letter and spirit. Nawab Muhammad Yousuf Talpur

More than 75% of repair and maintenance work of Neelum-Jhelum Hydro Power Project has been completed. Briefing to Standing Committee

Dewatering of flood water from Sindh and Balochistan has been completed. These information have been reported by the Ministry of Water Resources to the Standing Committee on Water Resources in its meeting. The Standing Committee was apprised that dewatering of flood water was the duty of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). However, the provincial departments and NDMA have jointly completed the task of dewatering. NDMA paid Rs. 250/- million to relevant provincial department of Balochistan. So, the dewatering in the Naseerabad Division was completed. Similarly, 159 dewatering pumps were provided to relevant provincial department of Sindh. Hence, 99% of dewatering has been completed in the province. However, in few lowlands some water is still there. The Standing Committee was informed that during the current year the Advisory Committee of Indus River System Authority (IRSA) predicted for 27% shortage of water. But actually 20% more water shortage took place as of the predicted water. So, the shortage of the water is proportionately distributed among different federating units. The Chairman of the Standing Committee on Water Resources Nawab Muhammad Yousuf Talpur directed that  Water Apportionment Accord 1991 be acted upon in letter and spirit. He further declared that any mistake, laziness or violation of the law shall not be tolerated at all. The Standing Committee was informed that due to blockage in the water discharge tunnel of Neelum-Jhelum Hydro Power Project the project was closed in 2022. Due to the blockage and closure of the project a loss of billions of rupees has been incurred. However, the repair of maintenance work is rapidly in progress and more than 75% of the work has been completed. However, rest of the work shall be completed in eight weeks and thereafter, the project including power generation shall be started. The Standing Committee asked regarding compensation of the loss of the closure of the project. The Standing Committee also asked about the responsible, if any, of the loss. The Project Director, Neelum-Jhelum Hydro Power Project informed the Standing Committee that as the project was insured. So, they had already sent a claim of more than 41 billion rupees to concerned insurance companies. The Standing Committee directed that the claim be properly followed-up and the Standing Committee should be updated, regularly. 

The meeting of the Standing Committee on Water Resources was presided over by its Chairman Nawab Muhammad Yousuf Talpur and attended by the Members of National Assembly; Engr. Sabir Hussain Kaim Khani, Ms. Nuzhat Pathan, Mr. Khalid Hussain Magsi, Mir Munawar Ali Talpur, Syed Hussain Tariq and Mr. Muhammad Mohsin Leghari. The meeting was also attended by the Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, Chairman and Members, IRSA and senior officers of the Ministry of Water Resources, IRSA, Irrigation Departments and WAPDA.

سندھ اور بلوچستان سے سیلابی پانی کا انخلاء مکمل ہوگیا ہے۔ وزارتِ آبی وسائل

1991 کے پانی کی تقسیم کے معاہدے پر سختی سے عمل کیا جائے۔ نواب محمد یوسف تالپور

نیلم-جہلم ہائیڈرو پاور پراجیکٹ  کی مرمت کا 75 فیصد کام مکمل ہوچکا ہے۔ مجلس قائمہ کو بریفنگ

سندھ اور بلوچستان سے سیلابی پانی کا انخلاء مکمل ہوگیا ہے۔ یہ معلومات مجلسِ قائمہ برائے آبی وسائل کے اجلاس کے دوران وفاقی وزارت آبی وسائل کے حکام نے رپورٹ کی صورت میں فراہم کیں۔  مجلسِ قائمہ کو بتایا گیا کہ بنیادی طور پر پانی کے انخلاء (dewatering)  کی ذمہ داری  نیشنل ڈیزاسٹر منیجمنٹ اتھارٹی کی تھی۔ تاہم  صوبوں نے بھی اتھارٹی کے ساتھ مِل کر پانی کے انخلاء کو ممکن بنایا۔ اس سلسلے میں اتھارٹی نے صوبہ بلوچستان کے متعلقہ ادارے کو 250 ملین روپے کی خطیر رقم فراہم کی۔ چنانچہ نصیرآباد ڈویژن کے مختلف علاقوں سے تمام سیلابی پانی کو نکال دیا گیا۔ اسی طرح سندھ کے متعلقہ ادارے کو 159  پانی نکالنے کے پمپ فراہم کیے گئے جس کی وجہ سے 99فیصد پانی نکال دیا گیا ہے۔ تاہم بعض نشیبی علاقوں میں تھوڑا تھوڑا پانی موجود ہے۔ مجلسِ قائمہ کو بتایا گیا کہ  رواں سال کے دوران  اِرسا ایڈوائزری کمیٹی نے اندازہ لگایا تھا کہ 27 فیصد پانی  کی کمی کا سامنا کرنا پڑے گا۔ مگر عملی طور پر مزید 20 فیصد کمی کا سامنا کرنا پڑ رہا ہے۔ چنانچہ اس پانی کی کمی کو تمام صوبوں میں  پانی کے حصہ کی نسبت سے تقسیم کیا جارہا ہے۔ مجلسِ قائمہ برائے آبی وسائل کے چیئرمین نواب محمد یوسف تالپور نے ہدایت جاری کی کہ پانی کی تقسیم کو 1991 کے پانی کی تقسیم کے معاہدے کی روح کے مطابق تقسیم کیا جائے۔اس سلسلے میں کوتاہی پر کوئی رعایت نہیں برتی جائے گی لہٰذا متعلقہ معاہدہ پر سختی سے عمل کیا جائے۔ مجلسِ قائمہ کو بتایا گیا کہ گذشتہ سال نیلم-جہلم ہائیڈرو پاور پراجیکٹ  کے پانی کے اخراج کے ٹنل کے بیٹھ جانے کی وجہ سے ہائیڈرو پاور پراجیکٹ کو بند کردیا گیا تھا جس کی وجہ سے اربوں روپے کا قومی نقصان ہوا۔ تاہم رات دِن محنت کرکے تعمیر و مرمت کا 75فیصد سے زیادہ کام مکمل کیا جا چکا ہے اور مزید آٹھ ہفتوں کے دوران پراجیکٹ کو چالو کر دیا جائے گا۔ مجلسِ قائمہ نے استفسار کیا کہ اس پراجیکٹ کی بندش کی وجہ سے ہونے والے نقصان کا ذمہ دار کون ہے؟ اور اس کا تدارک کیسے ممکن ہوگا؟ مجلسِ قائمہ کو بتایا گیا کہ چونکہ پراجیکٹ کی انشورنس کرائی گئی تھی لہٰذا 41 ارب  روپے سے زیادہ مالیت کا کلیم متعلقہ انشورنس کمپنیوں کو بھیج دیا گیا ہے۔ مجلسِ قائمہ نے ہدایت کی کہ اس کلیم کی باضابطہ طور پر پیروی کی جائےاور صورتحال سے مجلسِ قائمہ کو آگاہ رکھا جائے۔  

  مجلس قائمہ کے  اجلاس کی صدارت، چیئرمین  نواب محمد یوسف تالپور نے کی ، جبکہ ممبران مجلس قائمہ برائے   آبی وسائل جناب  انجینئر صابرحسین قائم خانی، محترمہ نزہت پٹھان، جناب خالد حسین مگسی، جناب میر منور علی تالپور، جناب سید حسین طارق اور جناب محمد محسن لغاری  شریک ہوئے۔ اسی طرح اجلاس میں سیکرٹری ، وزارتِ آبی وسائل اور  ارسا کے ممبران کے علاوہ  واپڈا اور محکمہ جات آبپاشی کے اعلیٰ سول افسران نے بھی شرکت  کی۔

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Islamabad, June, 1st: The 19th meeting of the Standing Committee on Defence commenced with the recitation from Holy Quran at 11.30 am in Committee Room No. 7, Fourth Floor, Parliament House, Islamabad, under the chairmanship of Mr. Farrukh Altaf. The Committee discussed the prevailing law and order situation, and condemned the terror incidents of 9th May, 2023. The Committee remarked that it was imperative upon every citizen of Pakistan to respect the sanctity of the institutions and the public property of Pakistan. The Committee also paid tribute to the martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for Pakistan.

Mr. Barjees Tahir, MNA moved a resolution as under:
 “The Standing Committee on Defence expresses solidarity with the Armed Forces of Pakistan, who are the pride of our Nation. The Committee strongly condemns the incidents of terror that happened on 9th May. Such incidents are deplorable and intolerable, and must be dealt with sternly. We unanimously condemn the incidents of violence of 9th May, which have deeply hurt the sentiments of the nation. We stand with our Armed Forces.”

The Committee passed the resolution unanimously, and recommended that the perpetrators of the violent incidents must be dealt with an iron hand.
Additional Secretary, Ministry of Defence thanked the Committee for recognizing the role and sacrifices of the Armed Forces of Pakistan to ensure the prosperity of the country.
The Committee expressed its desire to visit the General Head Quarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi as a symbol of solidarity with the Armed Forces of Pakistan.
The Committee deferred “The Institute of Space Technology (Amendment) Bill, 2022,” (Moved by Mr. Muhammad Jamal ud Din, MNA) till the next meeting .
Honorable Members Ms. Rubina Irfan, Chaudhary Muhammad Barjess Tahir, Mr. Muhammad Khan Daha, Mr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani and Mr. Salahuddin Ayubi, MNAs attended the meeting. In addition to the Honorable Members, the attendees of the Committee meeting included the Additional Secretary, Ministry of Defence and the Additional Registrar, Institute of Space Technology.  

H.E Mr. Mitsuhiro Wada Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan invited Pakistan-Japan Parliamentary Friendship Group on a working dinner on Thursday, May 25, at 20:00 Hours at his residence in Islamabad.
The following Members from Pakistan-Japan Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG) attended the event:-
Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, MNA/Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Youth Affairs (with the status of Minister of State) and Convener Pakistan-Japan Parliamentary Friendship Group
Ms. Shaista Pervaiz Malik, MNA/ Special Assistant to Prime Minister
Ms. Romina Khurshid Alam, Member National Assembly/ Special Assistant to Prime Minister
Mr. Mohsin Dawar, MNA / Chairman Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs
Ms. Zeb Jaffar, MNA / Parliamentary Secretary for Federal Education, Professional Training Division
Ms. Mehnaz Akber Aziz, MNA / Parliamentary Secretary for Law and Justice
Ms. Shahida Akhtar Ali, MNA / Parliamentary Secretary for Communication
Engr. Sabir Hussain Kaim Khani, MNA / Parliamentary Secretary for Maritime Affairs
Mr. Naveed Aamir Jeeva, MNA / Parliamentary Secretary for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division

Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, SAPM/ Convener Pakistan-Japan Parliamentary Friendship Group said that Pakistan highly valued its relations with Japan and such meetings could play a pivotal role in promoting people to people contacts and Parliamentary relations through parliamentary exchanges. She hoped that existing bilateral and trade relations between two countries will be further strengthened through mutual cooperation and understanding.
Ms. Shaista Pervaiz, MNA/SAPM highlighted the significance of investing in women's empowerment that could unlock human capabilities on a transformational scale. She also underscored the significance to promote gender equality and the elimination of gender-specific disadvantages and discrimination.
Ms. Romina Khursheed Alam, MNA appreciated that apart from being a key economic partner of Pakistan, Japan has made significant contributions in supporting the Pakistan's socio-economic development.
Mr. Mohsin Dawar, MNA, while emphasizing the importance of people-to-people exchange stated that exchange of people especially the youth is probably the most productive and fruitful way to further deepen the relations between the countries.
While discussing about the cooperation between the two sides Ms. Zeb Jaffar stressed on cooperation in education and health sectors as well as skill enhancement of the youth. She also acknowledged the role of economic assistance provided by Japan in social sector projects.
Ms. Mehnaz Akber Aziz, MNA especially mentioned the Japnese Park, which was a token of friendship gifted to Islamabad’s residents about three decades ago. She hoped that the renovation of the park would serve its purpose well.
Ms. Shahida Akhtar Ali, MNA highlighted to enhance bilateral ties in multiple fields with special emphasis on Parliamentary exchanges.
Engr. Sabir Hussain Kaim Khani, MNA appreciated the Japanese Government for providing continued economic and technical assistance to Pakistan.
Mr. Naveed Aamir Jeeva, MNA  underscored that Pakistan attached immense importance to its relations with Japan and desired to further diversify those ties through active engagement in all sectors.
Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan agreed to focus on strengthening bilateral institutional collaboration; enhance frequency of exchange of delegations further increasing high level contacts and exploring new avenues of cooperation.

Islamabad, the 24th May, 2023: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting condemned “shameless incidents” on 9th May and expressed solidarity with armed forces in the wake of attacks on martyrs’ monuments and defence installations almost across the country. The Committee directed the Ministry of Finance to release the sufficient funds for pensions and salaries of the employees of Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (Radio Pakistan) and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to ensure that these employees and pensioners get their outstanding payments.

2. 37th meeting of the Standing Committee was held today at 2:00 p.m. in the Committee Room of PTV Resource Center, PTV Headquarters, Islamabad, under the Chairpersonship of Ms. Javaria Zafar Aheer, MNA. The Hon. Chairperson and Members of the Committee condemned “shameless incidents” on 9th May and expressed solidarity with armed forces in the wake of attacks on martyrs’ monuments and defence installations almost across the country.
3. Earlier, the Committee considered the Private Member’s Bill, titled “The Indecent Advertisement Prohibition (Amendment) Bill, 2022” (moved by Mr. Muhammad Jamal-ud-Din, MNA). The Hon. Mover apprised that the amendment aims to curb the growing menace of indecency aired through advertisements by Private/Government TV Channels during current affairs programs, news, drama serials etc. that deteriorate the culture in the name of arts. He said that this indecency and the attempts of normalizing this leave immoral impacts not only on minds of viewers of all age but also present improper image of Islamic Republic of Pakistan abroad. He was of the view that the provisions of meager fine and penalty in the law need to be amended as the violators earn much more than the penalty which is resulting into surge violations. There was consensus in the Committee to pass the Bill, therefore, the Committee recommended to approve the said Bill.
4. While briefing upon the security pertaining to the protection of journalists and media professionals, the Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operations), ICT, Islamabad apprised the Committee that all the SHOs of Police Stations are in close liaison with the journalists and media professionals. He informed that action against the crime has been taken by the authorities without any delay. However, patrolling officials of the ICT Police have already been directed for security of the Media Houses as well as residences of the Media professionals. The Chairperson of the Committee (Ms. Javaria Zafar Aheer) and the Committee Members directed to resolve the issues and complaints of male/female journalists/media professionals would be resolved on priority. The DIG (Operations) assured the Committee that ICT Police will ensure their best to prevent any unpleasant incident.
5. Later, the Committee deferred the Government Bills i.e. “The Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals (Amendment) Bill, 2023”, “The Press, Newspapers, news Agencies and Books Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2023” along with other legislative business and decided to consider the same in the next meeting.
6. The meeting was attended by Mr. Armaghan Subhani, Ms. Maiza Hameed, Ms. Kiran Imran Dar, Dr. Nafisa Shah, Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Behan, Dr. Shazia Sobia Aslam Soomro, Hon. MNAs. Moulana Abdul Akber Chitrali and Mr. Muhammad Jamal-ud-Din, MNAs/Movers also attended the meeting. The senior officers from M/o Information and Broadcasting, M/o Interior, representative from ICP Police, PEMRA, National Press Trust (NPT), PBC were also present in the meeting.
 

Islamabad, May 24th, 2023: The 33rd meeting of the Standing Committee on Railways was held today at 12:00 noon in the Committee Room of the Ministry of Railways, “D” Block, Pak-Secretariat, Islamabad under the Chairmanship of Mr. Muhammad Mueen Wattoo, MNA. The Committee was given a detailed briefing upon the issues faced by the Ministry of Railways, which was followed by an in-depth discussion upon other pertinent agenda items, followed by recommendations to support the Ministry.
2. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/Senior General Manager, Pakistan Railways briefed the Committee upon the financial challenges faced by Pakistan Railways. The CEO mentioned that Railways is the only Ministry that manages its expenditure, including salary and pension pay-outs by the revenues it generates, rather than relying on the government. It was mentioned that due to the on-going economic situation, the revenue of Railways from passenger travel has declined by 20%, whereas, the freight revenue, in which the transportation of coal to Sahiwal power plant, which generates 320 Mega Watts of electricity, also showed a downward trend. The Ministry showed concern over the matter, as it depicts that passengers are not switching to travel by rail, which is less costly, from other, more expensive modes of travel, revealing an underlying issue of below-par services. The Committee showed a resolve to travel by rail for a trial journey to probe into the matter.
3. In order to uplift revenue from freight, the Committee advised the Ministry to analyze the feasibility of transportation of fuel, gypsum, and other materials via freight trains.
4. Upon the request from the Ministry, the Committee pledged to take up the matter of either allocation of a budget PKR 20 billion or relief from payment of pensions (which would then be paid by the Federal Government) with the government.
5. The Committee also recommended that the Federal Government must provide clarity upon the mission statement of the Ministry of Railways, is it a profit-making entity or a social service.
6. Upon the incident of rape of a girl at Railway Station Okara, the Ministry provided the details of the incident to the Committee, and intimated that the perpetrators have been caught and other staff on-duty at the time had been suspended for their negligence.
7. While discussing the Calling Attention Notice No. 5, moved by Mr. Qadir Khan Mandokhail, MNA, the Committee showed concern for the contract made for Railways School near Kala Pull Karachi, a video of which emerged on social media, showing that female students were made to do janitorial tasks. The Ministry explained that the administrative control of the school was given to a third party due to inability of the Ministry of Railways to maintain the school due to financial constraints. The Committee identified that the administrative control was transferred through a non-competitive and politically driven process, and demanded that the contract should be declared null and void, and a competitive process should be introduced through advertisement on immediate basis.
8. Upon the issue of encroachment upon the land of Railways in Zhob, the Ministry informed the Committee that the matter is sub-judice. The Committee desired that a police check-post to establish the presence of the department in the region.
9. The Committee demanded updates upon the Railway Stations of Haveli Lakkhan, Mandi-Ahmedabad and Nasir Pull.
10. The meeting was attended by Mr. Ali Pervaiz, Mr. Muhammad Khan Daha, Ch. Muhammad Hamid Hameed, Engr. Sabir Hussain Kaim Khani, Ch. Muhammad Hamid Hameed, Mr. Nauman Islam Shaikh, Dr. Muhammad Afzal Khan Dhandla and Mr. Ramesh Lal, Hon. MNAs. Moreover, Mr. Qadir Khan Mandokhail, MNA/Mover of the Calling Attention Motion attended the meeting. The senior officers from Minister of Railways, Pakistan Railways and Railways Police were also present in the meeting.
 

Islamabad: May 24th, 2023: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination met today at Parliament House Islamabad under the Chairpersonship of Ms. Nuzhat Pathan, MNA.
2. The Committee directed the Ministry to seal all those factories that are still manufacturing plastic bags and to provide list of those shops and factories who have been fined for violating environmental laws. The Committee also directed the Director General of Environment Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure strict actions against those shops using polythene bags as this move, being part of Committee's efforts, will reduce the amount of plastic waste produced in the country. The Committee also stressed upon launching of publicity awareness campaign regarding disbanding of usage of plastic bags on Electronic and Print media.                                            
3. On the complaint launched by DG, EPA, regarding attack on her at Savour Foods Islamabad; the Committee was informed that the DIG Police Islamabad had extended full cooperation to the Ministry and gave assurance for resolution of the issues faced by officials in enforcing and implementing climate laws. The Committee commended DIG Police Islamabad for his support and commitment to combating environmental challenges.
4. The Committee; while expressing displeasure on non-attendance of meeting by the Chairman CDA and Secretary Ministry of Law, directed that both the officers must ensure their attendance in the next meeting in person along with all relevant officers to discuss/pressing environmental issues.
5. The Committee; while showing concern over poor sewerage system installed by different restaurants situated at Margalla Hill’s including Monal, held that the same was causing severe damage to environment, therefore decided to convene a separate meeting exclusively on the issue.
6. The Committee also took serious notice of the non-cooperation within different governmental departments dealing with the issues of climate change and directed that a complete procedure be developed to ensure strong inter departmental coordination to tackle climate related issues.  
7. Besides the Chairperson, Ms. Shaista Pervaiz, Begum Tahira Aurangzeb, Ms. Musarrat Asif Khawaja, Ms. Shakeela Luqman, Ms. Romina Khursheed Aalam, Ms. Shahida Rehmani and Ms. Shamim Ara Panwar, MNAs also attended the meeting.
 

the 49th meeting of the Standing Committee on Interior was held on the 24th May 2023, today, under the Chairmanship of Ahmed Hussain Deharr, MNA, in the Conference Room of the NADRA Headquarters, Islamabad.

The Committee took on extensive agenda varying from Bills to Calling Attention Notices, Points of Order, Questions, and other matters referred to it, relevant to multiple Wings/Departments of the Ministry of Interior.
 After the detailed discussion on Public importance Bills, the Committee recommended that the Bills titled “The Naturalization (Amendment) Bill, 2022, the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2021 Section-376, and the Pakistan Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (Section-14A) may be passed by the National Assembly.

The Committee agreed that the four points shared by Ms. Asiya Azeem, MNA, mover of the Private Bill on the same subject, be considered for incorporating in the Islamabad Capital Territory Criminal Prosecution Service (Constitution, Functions and Powers) Bill, 2022 and the be placed again.

The Committee proposed recommended that Criminal Laws (Amendment), Bill 2020, (Section 297 Moved by Choudhary Faqir Ahmad, MNA) related to prohibition of magic, witchcraft and sorcery be passed.
The Committee also deliberated on the Calling Attention Notice moved by Ms. Asiya Azeem MNA, regarding Sale and Lease of Commercial Buildings for the Residential Purposes without completion Certificate and encroachments, in Islamabad and decided to take up matter with CDA Management, through Ministry of Interior.

The Committee also discussed the matter moved by another Member Ms. Aliya Kamran MNA, regarding the issues of water taping, leakage of rain water from the roofs and walls of the Parliament Lodges; the Committee directed the CDA, Authorities to resolve the matter urgently and report to the Committee.
The Committee recommended that the Govt. of Punjab to take strict action against the Officer responsible for the death of many children, incidents were occurred (2018 to June, 2022) due to non-admission of Children below the age of 6 years, in the Pak-Italian Burn Centre, NMU, Multan.

The meeting was attended by the Honorable Members; Ms. Asiya Azeem, Rana Shamim Ahmed Khan, Mr. Nawab Sher, Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti and Syeda Nosheen Iftikhar; and Movers Syed Javed Hasnain, Choudhary Faqir Ahmad, Moulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali, Mr. Qadir Khan Mandokhail, Ms. Aliya Kamran, Ms.Zahra Wadood Fatemi and Dr. Samina Matloob. Secretary, M/o Interior and Senior Officers from the Ministry, Ministry of Law and Justice, CDA and its attached Wings FIA, NADRA (Chairman and Officers), NACTA, also attended the meeting.

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Islamabad, the May 23, 2023: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs recommended that both of Pakistan and India should restore High Commissioners in each other’s capital. Chaired by MNA the Committee was briefed on Foreign Minister’s recent visit to India and it was underscored that the Foreign Minister’s participation in the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers reaffirmed the relevance of the SCO and the importance that Pakistan attaches to regional peace, security, economic prosperity and connectivity.
The Committee was informed that the member States do not bring bilateral relations on SCO platform. However, to respond to the insinuating remarks of Indian Foreign Minister over cross border terrorism, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto in his statement, condemned the “unilateral and illegal measures by States in violation of international law and Security Council resolutions”, which run counter to the SCO objectives. The Foreign Minister was also successful in bringing home Pakistan’s narrative on terrorism by highlighting Pakistan’s successful fight against terrorism and the sacrifices of our people and armed forces. Alluding to the current political dispensation in India, the FM emphasized collective action to fight against “fascism, and historical revisionism that leads to violent ultra-nationalism as well as to ensure that racism and xenophobic ideologies have no place in today’s world.
It was highlighted that Pakistan’s case was not so forcefully presented on the Indian soil since 2012. It was added that dispute over Kashmir has legal and moral dimensions and that Pakistan has successfully conveyed the parallels between Kashmir and Ukraine in terms of applicability of the international law. Referring to the G-20 summit in Indian Occupied Kashmir, the Officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintained that such summits may not lay legitimize the illegal and unilateral annexation of the occupied territories. Referring to the Statement of the UN Special Rapporteurs regarding violation of human rights in Jammu and Kashmir, the officials maintained that Pakistan has successfully altered the perceptions of internationally community regarding Kashmir issue.
The Chairman of the Committee remarked that Parliament has ceded space to non-elected officials on policies pertaining to India and Afghanistan and underscored greater role for the representative institutions in foreign policy. At the outset of the meeting, one of the Members raised concerns as to why the United States Congressmen lent support to a political party in Pakistan that has supported mob attacks in Pakistan. She stated that such support ran contrary to the spirit of democracy where rule of law, rights of individuals and social justice prevail and where stronger democracies support fragile democracies.  
Besides Chairman of the Committee MNA Mohsin Dawar, the Minister State for Foreign Affairs Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar, MNA Muhammad Khan Daha, MNA Ms. Zahra Wadood Fatemi, MNA Nauman Islam Sheikh, MNA Muhammad Abu Bakar, MNA Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, and MNA Ms. Mehnaz Akbar Aziz also  attended the meeting.
 

Islamabad, May 18th: The 14th meeting of the Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs commenced with the recitation from Holy Quran at 10.30 am in Committee Room No. 7, Fourth Floor, Parliament House, Islamabad, under the chairmanship of Mir Amer Ali Khan Magsi. In the meeting, the Committee was apprised by the Ministry officials upon the current situation of job quotas within the departments pertinent to Maritime Affairs, the issues of Karachi Port Trust related to land acquisition and the analysis and feasibility of Hajj through the sea. The Committee demanded explanation upon the dredging issue at Gwadar port, and recommended that airports and roads should be named after those who played a major role in the acquisition of Gwadar from Oman.
The Ministry briefed the Committee upon the quota for Balochistan in all pertinent departments, and attributed the vacancies against seats reserved for the quota of Balochistan to low outreach of the advertisements. The Ministry also informed the Committee about the overwhelming response for the advertisement for vacancies against seats for Balochistan. The Committee advised that in order to improve the response rate, the vacancies must be advertised in local newspapers and media like in addition to the social media, national newspapers and organizational websites. The Ministry also defined the quotas for various provinces in the pertinent organizations. The Committee showed its concern upon the low quota for Balochistan and Sindh, and a high quota for Punjab. The Committee recommended that the quotas of Sindh and Balochistan must be increased as Maritime Affairs is more relevant to littoral areas.
The Ministry on-boarded the Committee upon multiple land litigation cases of Karachi Port Trust, and put a way forward for the resolution of the issue of encroachment upon the land belonging to Karachi Port Trust.
The Ministry outlaid the initial plan for the “Hajj through Sea” initiative in front of the Committee to deliberate upon the feasibility of the project. The Committee opined that the project was not feasible, considering the financial cost, the time for transportation and cases from other countries. The Committee also directed the Ministry to check upon the feasibility of introduction of a ferry service from Karachi to Chabahar.
The Committee sought explanation from the Ministry upon the issue of dredging in the Gwadar Port. The Ministry updated the Committee that work was already in progress to resolve the issue.
The Committee recommended naming various airports and infrastructural facilities after the personalities who played a key role in the acquisition of Gwadar, as these personalities are the national heroes of Pakistan.
The Committee condemned the incidents of violence against the state and military installations on 9th May.
Honorable Members Mr. Azhar Qayyum Nahra, Ms. Seema Mohiuddin Jameeli, Mr. Kamal Uddin, Mr. Mohammad Aslam Bhootani, Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon and Mir Khan Muhammad Jamali, MNAs attended the meeting. In addition to the Honorable Members, the attendees of the Committee meeting included representatives from the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Port Qasim Trust, Karachi Port Trust and Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.  
 

Islamabad, the 18th May, 2023: The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Science and Technology recommended to approve “The Pakistan General Cosmetics Bill, 2023”, moved by Mr. James Iqbal MNA, with certain amendments. The Committee directed the Ministry of Science and Technology and Authorities of COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) to regularize the daily wages contractual employees working in CUI in SG-I scale within one month.
2. The 26th meeting of the Standing Committee was held today at 02:30 p.m. in the Committee Room of Ministry of Science and Technology, Islamabad under the Chairmanship of Mr. Sajid Mehdi, MNA.
3. While briefing on “The Pakistan General Cosmetics Bill, 2023” , the Additional Secretary, Ministry of Science and Technology explained that the Pakistan General Cosmetics Authority has been proposed in the draft Bill to regulate the import/export, manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of general cosmetics in Pakistan under the administrative control of the Ministry. Mover of the Bill, Mr. James Iqbal MNA said that there are serious problems involved in the marketing, manufacturing, importing and exporting the general cosmetics products without backing a regulatory authority. He was of the view that cosmetic industry is a global and ever-changing growing sector, therefore, the legislation is necessary to generate the income in terms of the revenue and to flourish the industry of Pakistan worldwide. After detailed discussion, the Committee recommended to approve the Bill with certain amendments. Later, the Committee deferred "The COMSATS University Islamabad (Amendment) Bill, 2023", moved by Mr. Muhammad Jamal-ud-Din, MNA, till its next meeting due to unavailability of the Mover.
4. The Committee was also briefed regarding the case of regularization of 34 project employees of PSQCA. The Additional Secretary elaborated that the delay in regularization of said employees had occurred as the Ministry is awaiting the decision of Hon. Sindh High Court upon the case. He informed that the matter was taken up in the Special Committee on Affected Employees and the same will be placed in the upcoming PSQCA BoD meeting and processed in the light of its decision and relevant Court orders.
5. The representative of Comcast University Islamabad (CUI) informed the Committee that the daily wages contractual employees working in CUI in SG-I scale have been considered against the vacant sanctioned positions based on their length of service and fulfilment of eligibility criteria. The Committee directed the Ministry of Science and Technology and Authorities of CUI to regularize the daily wages contractual employees working in CUI in SG-I scale within one month.
6.    The meeting was attended by Mr. Sikandar Ali Rahoupoto, Ms. Zaib Jaffar, Chaudhary Farrukh Altaf and Mr. James Iqbal, Hon. MNAs. Mr. James Iqbal, MNA/Mover of the Bill was also attended the meeting. The senior officers from Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Law and Justice and CUI were also present in the meeting.
 

Islamabad; May 18, 2023: The Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination today met in Parliament House with Dr. Muhammad Afzal Khan Dhandla, MNA in the chair. The Committee expressed displeasure on the attitude of bureaucracy for not taking the parliamentary business serious. The Committee unanimously decided to proceed against those officers/heads of organizations who absent themselves from Committee meetings in future without any cogent reason.
The Committee observed that the health care institutions in the public sector were not effectively serving the public residing in the federal capital. The Ministry was asked to ensure provision of health care facilities in public sector hospitals and presence of doctors and specialists during duty hours.
The Committee also expressed its displeasure on the non-implementation of recommendations of the Standing Committee made in its previous meeting regarding action against Registrar and repatriation of Assistant Registrar Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) for their defiance towards President of the Council and illegalities in carrying out official business of the Council. The Committee recommended for immediate compliance of its recommendation. The Committee also directed Secretary of the Ministry to brief the Committee about the reconstitution of the PNC after passage of the recently enacted PNC law. The Secretary apprised that the Federal Ombudsman for harassment at work place had restrained the Ministry for taking any action against Assistant Registrar. He apprised that a search Committee had been constituted for employing officers in the PNC and on its recommendations the process of recruitment was in process.
The Committee also expressed its displeasure on absence of President and Secretary of the Pakistan Pharmacy Council from the meeting. The Committee directed that departments should be represented by senior officers as required under the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly 2007. The Committee directed for conveying written displeasure to all those officers who were absent from the meeting.
The Committee after discussion unanimously approved Pakistan Red Crescent Society Bill 2023 moved by Ms. Asiya Azeem, MNA. The Committee was apprised that the Bill in question seeks to bring the working of the Organization in-line with the present day requirements besides suggested observing neutrality, impartiality, independence of the Organization besides adherence to the statutes of International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Geneva Conventions.
The Committee appointed a Sub-Committee under the convener ship of Mr. Nisar Ahmad Cheema, MNA and assigned all the pending business to it for its quick disposal. The Committee has been assigned to discuss the Unani, Ayurvedic and Homeopathic Practitioners Amendment Bill, the Infectious Diseases and Control Central Bill, calling attention notices and Questions referred by the House regarding Officers working in the Ministry on deputation, lack of services in Poly Clinic, issues of vacant positions of doctors in PIMS etc. the Committee has been asked to complete the task in thirty days.
The Committee later directed Ministry to ensure payment of covid risk alliance to non clinical staff of the hospitals in Islamabad as announced by the government. The Secretary M/o NHSR&C apprised that the Ministry will ensure the payment and a summary in that regard has am ready been submitted to the Finance Division for allocation of funds.
The Committee disposed of a matter referred by the Hon. Speaker to the Committee regarding discrimination against a private pharmacy institute. The Committee was apprised that the Pharmacy Council had rectified the issue through withdrawing its earlier communications.
The meeting was attended by Minister of State for NHSR&C Dr. mahesh Kumar Malani, MNAs Mr. Nisar Ahmad Cheema, Dr. Samina Matloob, Ms. Zahra Wadood Fatehmi, Dr. Darshan, Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti, Ms. Shams un Nisa, Dr. Shazia Sobia Aslam Soomro, Mr. James Iqbal, Movers Maulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali, Ms. Aliya Kamran, Ms. Asiya Azeem, Secretary NHSR&C and Senior officers of concerned departments.
 

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-rule (2) of rule 49 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007 the Honourable Speaker has been pleased to call Sitting of the National Assembly on Monday, the 22nd May, 2023 at 4.00 p.m instead of Tuesday, the 23rd May, 2023 at 12:00 noon
 
قومی اسمبلی سیکرٹریٹ
(قومی اسمبلی کی خصوصی کمیٹی برائے متاثرہ ملازمین )

پریس ریلیز

اسلام آباد۔18 مئی( ) قومی اسمبلی کی خصوصی کمیٹی برائے متاثرہ ملازمین کی 48ویں میٹنگ پروفیسر ڈاکٹر قادر خان مندوخیل کی زیر صدارت آج (جمعرات) کو پاکستان انسٹیٹیوٹ برائے پارلیمانی اروسز ہال میں منعقد ہوئی۔

انٹیلیجنیس بیورو۔
آئی بی افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ کمیٹی کے احکامات کی روشنی میں 172 کنٹریکٹ ملازمین کو ریگولر  کر دیا ہے،اب صرف 93 ملازمین باقی رہ گئے ہیں جن کی قوائد و ضوابط کے مطابق عمر زائد ہے۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ 93 ملازمین کو ریگولر کرنے کیلئے اسٹیبلشمنٹ ڈڈویژن اور وزارت خزانہ سے میٹنگ کر کے حل نکال کر جلد ریگولر کیا جائے،کمیٹی نے سیکڈ ملازمین کی سنیارٹی اور پے فکسیشن بارے احکامات پر عمل درآمد کر کے 15 دن کے اندر رپؤرٹ طلب کر لی۔

کابینہ ڈویژن
کابینہ ڈویژن کے ذیلی ادارے  پی ٹی ڈی سی کے افسران نے عملدرآمد رپورٹ دیتے ہوئے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ بورذ کی 2 میٹنگ کر چکے ہیں اور جلد احکامات پر عملدرآمد رپؤرٹ دی جآئے جس پر کمیٹی نے کہا کہ آپ میٹنگ پر میٹنگ کئے جا رہے ہیں اب عملدرآمد کی طرف آئیں۔محمد فیاض ملازم نے کمیٹی کؤ بتایا کے 2010 میں میرے ساتھ کے 140 ملازمین کو ریگولر کر دیا گیا تھا صرف مجھے نہیں کیا گیا تھا ،عدالت نے بھی میرے حق میں فیصلہ دیا مگر ادارے نے مجھے نوکری سے نکآل دیا،افسران کے پاس کوئی تسلی بخش جواب نہیں تھا جس پر کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ محمد فیاض کو مکمل مراعات کے ساتھ بحال کر کے ایک ہفتہ کے اندر کمیٹی کو رپورٹ دی جائے۔کمیٹی کے احکامات پر عملدرآمد نہ کرنے پر ایم ڈی پی ٹی ڈی سی کو شوکاز جاری کر دیا اور اسٹیبلشمنٹ ڈؤیژن اور سپیکر آدا کو ہدایت کی کئی کہ ایم ڈی پی ٹی ڈی سی آفتاب الرحمآن کو نوکری سے برطرف کیا جائے اور ایف آئی اے کو بھی ہدایت کی گئی کہ ایم ڈی پی ٹی ڈی ای کی مکمل انکوائری رپورٹ کمیٹی کو دی جائے۔محمد پرویز نامی ملازم نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ہمیں ابھی تک بحال نہیں کیا گیا۔سید قمر شاہ،احمد شاہ،محمد دین شاہ اور راؤ محمد یوسف ملازمین کے مسائل حل کرنے کا حکم،محمد پرویز وغیرہ 7 ملازمین کی اسٹیبلشمنٹ ڈویژن سے مکمل رپؤرٹ طلب.

کابینہ ڈویژن
کابینہ ڈویژن کے ذیلی ادارہ پیپرا کے ملازمین محمد عرفان وغیرہ کے بارے میں ایک ہفتہ کے اندر رپورٹ طلب کرلی،پی ٹی اے کے ملازم سلطان بخش نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ہم 5 ملازمین ہیں ان کے بارے احکامات پر عملدرآمد نہیں کیا گیا ہے۔کمیٹی نے ملآزمین کی رپورٹ طلب کر لی۔

نیشنل فوڈ سکیورٹی
افسران نے کمیٹی کو رپورٹ دیتے ہوئے بتایا کہ وزارت میں 3 ملازمین کو تین دن کے اندر ریگولر کر دیں گے اور 471 کی رپورٹ اسٹیبلشمنٹ ڈویژن کو بھیجی دی ہے،کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کے جلد آئینی تقاضے پورے کر کے ریگولر کیا جائے

پاکستان ایگریکلچرل ریسرچ کونسل
پی آے آر سی کے ملازمین غلام قادر اور عسکری سید نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ کہ ہمیں خورشید شاہ صاحب والی کمیٹی نے بھی ریگولر کر دیا تھا مگر ادادہ عملدرآمد نہیں کر رہا ہے۔کمیٹی نے 936 غیر مستقل ملاذمین کی رپورٹ طلب کی جس کے بآرے میں افسران کے پاس کوئی جواب نہیں تھا۔کمیٹی ممبر پی اے آر سی کو شوکاز نوٹس جاری کر دیا اور کمیٹی کے 21 دسمبر 2022 والے آحکآمات پر عملدرآمد نہ کرنے کی وجہ سے چیئرمین اور سیکرٹری پی اے آر سی کو 936 ملازمین کو ریگولر کر کے کمیٹی میں رپؤرٹ دینے کا حکم اور چیئرمین و سیکرٹری ذاتی حیثیت میں طلب۔
اجمل خان وغیرہ 138غیر مستقل ملازمین کو مستقل کرنے کے حؤالے سے بھی رپورٹ طلب،جاوید اقبال ملازم کی رپورٹ طلب،

فشریز ڈیپارٹمنٹ کے چیف ایگزیکٹیو آفیسر محمد جنید کے پاس کمیٹی کے احکامات پر عملدر آمد بادے کوئی ریکادڈ نہیں تھا اور نہ ہی ان کے علم میں ملازمین کی تعداد بارے کؤئی معلومات تھیں۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ 471 ملازمین کو فوری طوری پر 21 دسمبر 2022 والی میٹنگ کے احکامات کے مطابق ریگولر کیا جائے۔

مذہبی امور
کمیٹی کے طلب کئے جانے پر افسران حاضر ہوئے اور معذرت کرتے ہوئے بتایا کہ ہمیں میٹنگ کا نوٹس نہیں مل سکا جس کی وجہ سے افسران حاضر نہیں ہوئے،اس لئے ہمیں تھوڑا سا ٹائم دے دیں اور ہم عملدرآمد رپورٹ کی ساتھ حاضر ہو جائیں گے،کمیٹی نے ملازم اختر چانڈیو کو ریگولر کرنے کا حکم دے دیا۔اور دیگر تمام ملازمین کی درخواستوں پر رپورٹ طلب،

وزارت توانائی ڈویژن
وزارت توانائی ڈویژن کے ذیلی ادارہ ملتان الیکٹرک پاور کمپنی(میپکو) سے عملدرآمد رپورٹ طلب کی گئی،افسران کے پاس کوئی جواب نہیں تھا،کمیٹی نے مزید کہا کہ 589 ملازمین کو کیوں نہیں ریگولر کیا گیا،1214 ڈیلی ویجز،637 کنٹریکٹ اور 855 پی ایم پیکج والے ملازمین کے بارے احکامات پر عمل کیوں نہیں ہوا،کمیٹی نے سیکرٹری توانائی کو شوکاز جاری کرتے ہوئے طلب کر کیا،چیف آیگزیکٹو آفیسر اللہ یار کے خلاف جاری احکامات پر عملدرآمد رپورٹ طلب کر لی۔

وزارت توانائی
پشاور الیکٹرک سپلائی کمپنی کے افسران سے 56 انجینیئر،116 دیگر ملازمین کے بارے میں جاری احکامات پر عملدرآمد رپورٹ مانگی گئی۔افسران کے پاس تسلی بخش جواب نہیں تھا،کمیٹی کی طرف سے پآبندی کے باوجود 137 نئے ملازمین کو بھرتی کرنے پر کمیٹی نے اظہار برہمی کیا اور حکم دیا کہ 137 ملازمین کی تنخواہیں روک دی جائیں اور ان 137 ملازمین کی بھرتی کی منظوری دینے پر بورڈ آف ڈائریکٹر کے تمام ممبران کے خلآف کارروائی کا حکم اور چیف ایگزیکٹو آفیسر پیسکو اور چیئرمین بورڈ کی تنخواہ سمیت تمام مراعات روکنے کا حکم. پسکو کے 800 متاثرہ ڈیلی ویجز ملازمین کی رپورٹ طلب۔

آئیسکو۔
کمیٹی کی حکم پر بھرتی روک دی ہے اور آپ سے گزارش ہے کہ ایک کمیٹی بنا دی جائے اور میٹنگ کے ذریعے مل بیٹھ کر مسائل کا حل نکال لیتے ہیں۔چیئرمین کمیٹی نے کہا کہ یہ تو کوئی جؤاب نہ ہوا،کمیٹی کے ؤاضح احکامات پر عملدرآمد کیوں نہیں ہوا۔170ڈیلی ویجز کو مستقل کیوں نہیں کیا گیا،اس کے ایک ہزار،79 اور 233بل ڈسٹیبیوٹرز کے مسائل کیوں نہیں حل کیا گیا۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ 5 دن کے اندر اندر چیف ایگزیکٹو آفیسرآئیسکو غیر مستقل ملازمین کو مستقل کریں گے،اس کے علاوہ کمیٹی نے چیف ایگزیکٹو آفیسر اور چیئرمین بورڈ قمرالسلام کو 21 دسمبر 2022والی میٹنگ کے آحکامات پر عملدرآمد کا حکم دیا،محمد آصف سابق آڈٹ آفیسر کی درخواست پر رپورٹ طلب۔

وزارت توانائی ڈویژن
جینکو کے افسران سے عملدرآمد رپورٹ طلب کی گئی۔افسران نے کمیٹی کو یقین دلایا کہ 10 دن کے اندر اندر غیر مستقل ملازمین کو مستقل کر دیں گے۔منور حسین وغیرہ ملازمین کی رپورٹ طلب۔

کراچی الیکٹرک سپلائی
کے الیکٹرک کے چیف ایگزیکٹو کو مسلسل عملدرآمد نہ کرنے پر شوکاز نوٹس اور تحریک استحقاق کی منظوری۔
10 ملازمین کے ساتھ میٹنگ کر کے مسائل حل کرنے کا حکم ،افسران نے یقین دلایا کہ 25 مئی بروز جمعرات کو k الیکٹرک ہیڈ آفس میں ملازمین سے میٹنگ کر کے کمیٹی کو رپؤرٹ دی جائے گی۔

لیسکو
افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ  ملازمین کؤ ریگولر کرنے کیلئے بورڈ سے منظوری لے لی ہے،کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ 21 دسمبر والے احکامات پر عملدرآمد رپورٹ دی جائے۔
فیسکو کے افسران نے بتایا کہ ہم نے کمیٹی کے حکم پر 730 پی ایم پیکج والے ملازمین کو ریگولر کرنے کیلئے بورڈ سے منظوری لے لی ہے تاہم اس دوران اسٹیبلشمنٹ کی طرف سے جاری ایک لیٹر کی وجہ سے عملدرآمد رکا ہوا ہے،کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ جس لیٹر کا ذکر کیا جا رہا ہے ہم اسے نہیں مآنتے اور پاور ڈویژن کی تمام کمپنیوں اور ڈسکوز کو حکم دیا جاتا ہے کہ اس ہم اس لیٹر کو منسوخ کرتے ہیں اور کمیٹی کے احکامات پر عملدرآمد کیا جائے۔

میٹنگ میں قومی اسمبلی ایم این اے عالیہ کامران،نوید امیر جیوا،کشور زہرہ،قاسم نون،صلاح الدین ایوبی اور علی گوہر بلوچ نے شرکت کی

 

 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT
PRESS RELEASE
MAY 17TH, 2023

Islamabad, May 17th: The 3rd meeting of the Standing Committee on Board of Investment commenced with the recitation from Holy Quran at 11 am in Committee Room No. 7, Fourth Floor, Parliament House, Islamabad. In this meeting, the Committee was apprised by the Ministry of the Board of Investment upon the progress on the previous recommendations of the Committee. During the meeting, a real estate investor, Lamaison Developers Pvt Ltd.  pitched an investment proposal for the completion of Islamabad City master plan as per the development plan of 1960. However, the Committee recommended that all stakeholders must be on-boarded upon the matter before any further discussion is held upon the matter.

1) The Ministry appraised the Committee that a One-Stop Shop initiative was being taken to facilitate investors and stakeholders in the procedure of investment in the Special Economic Zones. It was also mentioned that this initiative was awaiting the approval from the Cabinet Committee for Disposal of Legislative Cases. The Ministry informed the Committee that Honorary Investment Counsels were being appointed in various countries on pro-bono basis to facilitate in attracting investment.  Committee was also informed that the “Asaan Karobar Bill” had been submitted to the Cabinet for recommendations. The Members encouraged the Ministry to share the Bills with the Committee.
2) The Ministry also on-boarded the Committee upon the Pakistan Regulatory Modernization Initiative, which aims at re-engineering the business process to make it more efficient and investor friendly.
3) The Committee was also briefed upon the creation of a Business-to-Business portal for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to assist investors. This portal is also linked to the Chinese Board of Investment. The Ministry recommended the Committee to visit the portals, “Business-to-Business portal established by the Board of Investment”.
4) The Ministry ensured the Committee that continuous liaison  had been established with the provincial Boards of Investment to ensure effectiveness of the procedure.
5) The Ministry shared update upon Foreign Direct Investment in multiple projects, including the set-up of an oil refinery at Gwadar.
6) The representatives from the real estate investment agency, Lamaison Developers Pvt. Ltd. pitched an investment project to the Committee, which has the potential of generating return worth USD 2 billion without any government expenditure. The Committee opined that any discussion upon the initiative should only be held with the consultation of the relevant stakeholders including Ministry of Housing and Works, FGECHA, CDA and local administration of Islamabad.
Honorable Members Sardar Riaz Mehmood Khan Mazari, Mr. Sajid Mehdi, Mr. Nawab Sher, Ms. Farukh Khan, Ms. Shams-un-Nisa, Ms. Wajiha Qamar and Ms. Shahida Akhtar Ali, MNAs attended the meeting.

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Islamabad, the May 12, 2023: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs conducted a public hearing on the ‘Present and Future of Pak-India Relations’ on Friday. Chairing the Public Hearing, MNA Mohsin Dawar asserted that Parliament has to reclaim its space on foreign policy ceded to non-elected officials. He also added that all matters of domestic and foreign policy shouldn’t be seen only through the prism of security and stressed meaningful internal dialogue on the future engagements with India.
Being the first in a series of potential public hearings of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, the session would serve as prelude to sustained engagements with the civil society, academia, think tanks, media and other relevant stakeholders on matters of foreign policy. The Public Hearing examined the evolving regional geopolitical dimensions, political, economic and legal underpinnings in Pak-India relations, track II diplomacy and confidence building measures as low hanging fruits in bilateral relations. The experts and participants underlined the need for reviving and promoting people to people contacts and trade relations despite the inherent tensions in bilateral relations. The experts cited that despite tensions China and India’s trade continue to expand while Pakistan-India trade has completely halted.  
One of the experts, reflecting on Pakistan’s internal political instability and state’s declining capacity, stated that India has no incentive to engage with a failing state. Given India’s sustained rapid economic growth and emergence as an economic superpower, the country feels it is on a different league. The panelists also regretted that Kashmir has been deprioritized in Pakistan’s policy priorities. The participants highlighted that both Pakistan and India put stringent preconditions for any dialogue including Pakistan’s demand to reverse India’s unilateral decision to reverse the status of Indian Occupied Kashmir and India’s insistence on prevention of cross-border terrorism. The panelists highlighted that the Parliament should be the nucleus of the decisions pertaining to Pakistan’s relations with India and other neighbors.  
The keynote speakers included Chairman Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs MNA Mohsin Dawar, MNA Ramesh Kumar, Former Senator Afrasiab Khattak, Former Diplomat Ashraf Jahangir Qazi, Journalists Zahid Hussain and Munizae Jahangir, Professor Salma Malik, Lawyer Jamal Aziz and Director ISSI Muhammad Arshad. Members of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Civil Society and students participated in the Public Hearing at Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services.
 

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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE ON RULES OF PROCEDURE AND PRIVILEGES MEETS TODAY, Islamabad, the 4th May, 2023: A meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges was held today at 2:00 p.m in the Constitution Room, Parliament House, Islamabad under the Chairmanship of Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, MNA.  

On the Question of Privilege raised by Mr Zahid Akram Durrani, Hon. Deputy Speaker regarding allegedly disrespectful behaviour of Prof. Dr. Khair uz Zaman, Vice Chancellor, University of Science and Technology, Bannu; the Committee disposed of the Question of Privilege.
On the Question of Privilege raised by Mr. Zahid Akram Durrani, Hon. Deputy Speaker regarding not attending the telephone calls of the Hon. Member by Mr. Zubair Niazi, Deputy Commissioner, Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; the Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting.
On the Question of Privilege raised by Mr Zahid Akram Durrani, Hon. Deputy Speaker regarding allegedly misbahavior of Mr. Muhammad Ayaz, Secretary, Irrigation Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar with the Hon. Deputy Speaker; the Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting.
On the Question of Privilege raised by Ms. Nuzhat Pathan, MNA regarding not attending the telephone calls of the Hon. Member by Agha Abdul Raheem, Ex. Director General (D.G), Sehwan Development Authority, Jamshoro; the Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting.
On the Question of Privilege raised by Mr. Ramesh Lal, MNA regarding misbehaviour of Mr. Rehmat Ali Hashmi, President, National Bank of Pakistan with the Hon. Member over telephone; the Committee disposed of the Question of Privilege.
On the Question of Privilege raised by Mr. Ali Nawaz Shah, MNA regarding alleged registration of false cases against the workers/supporters of Hon. MNA to malign, defame the him and damage his reputation in his constituency by Mr. Shafique Shah, Chief Municipal Officer (CMO), Mir Pur Khas City, Chaudhary Asad, Superintendent of Police, Mr. Manzoor Lakhi, Deputy Superintendent of Police, City Mir Pur Khas, Mr. Khuda Bux Thebo, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Shujaabad, Mr. Rasool Bux Thaheem, Station House Officer, Taluka Mirwah, Mr. Shahjehan Lashari, Station House Officer, Satellite Town, Mr. Khuda Bux Rajani, Station House Officer and Mr. Munawar Arain, Assistant Sub-Inspector/MTO, Satellite Town, District Mir Pur Khas; the Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting. The Committee also directed that Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner, Mirpur Khas, Sindh; the Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting.
On the Question of Privilege raised by Mr. Qadir Khan Mandokhail, MNA regarding misbehavior of Dr. Zahid, Additional Secretary, Universities, Sindh with the Hon. Member over telephone; the Committee pended the Question of Privilege with the direction that a Joint Consultative meeting should be held for resolving the issues of the Hon.Mover by Chairman, Planning and Development Department, Govt of Sindh, Karachi. The Addl. Chief Secretary, Local Govt Department, Sindh was directed to convey the message of the Committee to Chief Secretary, Govt of Sindh, Karachi for resolving the issues of the Hon. Member on priority.
On the Question of Privilege raised by Mr. Qadir Khan Mandokhail and Ms. Asiya Azeem, MNAs regarding non-provision of record by the Chairperson, National Commission on the Rights of Child to the Caucus; the Committee disposed of the Question of Privilege.
On the Question of Privilege raised by Mr. Qadir Khan Mandokhail, MNA regarding not-responding to the telephone calls of the Hon. Member by Mr. Ibrahim, Deputy Director, Land, KMC, Karachi; the Committee directed that this issue should be brought in the notice of Chief Secretary, Govt of Sindh, Karachi. All plots allotted should be made public. The issues of the Hon. Mover should be resolved. The Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting.
On the Question of Privilege raised by Mr. Qadir Khan Mandokhail, MNA regarding not responding to the telephone calls of the Hon. Member by Mr. Javed Qamar, Director, Accounts, DMC, Keamari, Karachi; the Committee pended the Question of Privilege with the direction that issues of the Hon. Mover should be resolved on priority.
On the Question of Privilege raised by Dr. Darshan, MNA regarding misbehaviour of Mr. Usman Abdullah, Deputy Commissioner, Ghotki with the Hon. Member; the Committee disposed of the Question of Privilege.
On the Question of Privilege raised by Mr. Muhammad Jamal ud Din, MNA regarding corrupt practices of Mr. Nisar Khan, SDO, Pak, P.W.D Dera Ismail Khan, the Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting
On the Issues of Hon. Members with PARCO, the Committee disposed of the issues.
On the Issues of Hon. Members with ODGCL, the Committee pended the issues till its next meeting. The Committee directed that Secretary, M/o Energy (Petroleum Division) should take an initiative in this regard, have a meeting with OGDCL in the next week by inviting all the stakeholders, give the rent of 4300 acers to its landowners, complete all codal formalities for resolving this issue. The Committee also directed that the issue relating to provision of jobs to fifty persons should also be resolved. The Committee uplifted the ban on the recruitments in OGDCL.
The meeting was attended by Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, Mr. Muhammad Sajjad, Chaudhary Armaghan Subhani, Mr. Azhar Qayyum Nahra, Syed Imran Ahmed Shah, Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah, Ms.Shagufta Jumani, Mr. Ramesh Lal, Mr. Usama Qadri, Ms.Asiya Azeem, Makhdoom Syed Sami-ul-Hassan Gillani and Sardar Riaz Mahmood Khan Mazari, MNAs/Members.

The meeting was also attended by Mr. Zahid Akram Durni, Ms. Nuzhat Punjab and Mr. Qadir Khan Mandokhail MNAs/Movers.

Ms. Saira Bano, MNA also attended the meeting as a Special Invitee.

The meeting was also attended by Nawabzada Shah Zain Bugti, MNA/Minister/Special Invitee.
The Committee also invited Mr. Gohram Khan Bugti, MPA/Advisor Balochistan as a Special Invitee.

 قومی اسمبلی سیکرٹریٹ
(قومی اسمبلی کی خصوصی کمیٹی برائے متاثرہ ملازمین )

پریس ریلیز
اسلام آباد۔3 مئی 2023() قومی اسمبلی کی خصوصی کمیٹی برائے متاثرہ ملازمین کی میٹنگ زیر صدارت پروفیسر ڈاکٹر قادر خان مندوخیل پاکستان انسٹیٹیوٹ برائے پارلیمانی سروسز ہال میں منعقد ہوا۔
 

وزارت اطلاعات و نشریات
ریڈیو پاکستان کے ڈی جی کی عدم حاضری پر کمیٹی برہم اور فوری طور پر طلب کر لیا،پی ٹی وی کے 35 ریسرچر/ کوآرڈینیٹر سٹاف کو ریگولر کرنے کا حکم،ریڈیو پآکستان کے 70 ریسرچر اور کوآرڈینیٹر سٹاف کو بھی ریگولر کرنے کا حکم۔پی ٹی وی کے نعیم الاسد وغیرہ 10 ملازمین کو بھی ریگولر کرنے کا حکم،پی ٹی وی کے 650 پینشرز کی ہر سال یکم جولائی سے پینشن بڑھانے اور کموٹیشن بحال کرنے کا حکم۔حمیرا رانا پی ٹی وی کی ملازمہ نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 2007 میں بھرتی ہوئی اور ،ستاف لسٹ سے بھی نکال دیا گیا اور پروگرام بھی نہیں دیئے جا رہے جس کی وجہ سے مالی پریشانی میں مبتلا ہوں،کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ حمیرا رانا کو پرانے سٹیٹس پر مکمل مراعات کے ساتھ بحال کرنے کا حکم،
کمیٹی کے بلانے پر ڈائریکٹر جنرل طاہر حسن ریڈیو پاکستان میٹنگ میں شریک ہؤئے اور کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ اپریل کی پینشن ابھی بقایا ہے اور فنڈ کی ریلیز کیلئے وزارت خزانہ سے رابطہ کیا ہوا۔
کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ ایک ہزار بیوہ پینشرز کو فوری طور پر مکمل پینشن کی رقم ادا کی جائے،31 کے قریب کرسچیئن پینشرز کو پینشن دی جائے،اور گریڈ 17 سے اوپر کی ادائگیاں فی آلحال روک کر چھوٹے گریڈ کے لوگوں کو ترجیہی بنیادوں پر ادائیگی کا حکم۔
اردو پونٹ کے 50 ڈیلی ویجز ملازمین کو ریگولر کرنے کا حکم،ڈی جی ریڈیو نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ژوب،لورہ لائی اور دیگر اس طرح کے ریڈیو سٹیشن جن۔پر ٹرانسمیشن کا مسئلہ ہے،وہاں پر بجلی کا خرچ زیادہ ہے جس کی وجہ سے وہاں کے ملازمین کے ٹرانسفر تبادلے کئے گئے،اب ہم ان تمام ملازمین کو سسٹم کی اپ گریڈیشن تک گھروں سے کام کرنے کی اجازت دے رہے ہیں۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ سٹاف کا مسئلہ ایک ہفتے کے اندر اندر حل کیا جائے اور اپ گریڈیشن کا عمل ایک ماہ کے اندر حل کیا جائے۔

پیمرا
پیمراکے کاشف وغیرہ 10 اور دیگر 73  ملازمین کی درخواستوں پر رپورٹ طلب.

پریس انفارمیشن ڈیپارٹمنٹ
33 ملازمین کے بارے میں دی گئی احکامات پر عملدرآمد رپورٹ دیتے ہوئے افسران نے بتایا کہ یہ پروجیکٹ ملازمین ہیں ان کے مسائل کے حل کیلئے قواعد و ضوابط کے مطابق کارروائی کر رہے ہیں،کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ33 ملازمین کا فوری طور پر کنٹریکٹ بڑھایا جائے اور ریگولر کیا جائے.

ریڈیو پاکستان
کمیٹی کے بلانے پر ڈائریکٹر جنرل طاہر حسن ریڈیو پاکستان میٹنگ میں شریک ہؤئے اور کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ اپریل کی پینشن ابھی بقایا ہے اور فنڈ کی ریلیز کیلئے وزارت خزانہ سے رابطہ کیا ہوا۔
کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ ایک ہزار بیوہ پینشرز کو فوری طور پر مکمل پینشن کی رقم ادا کی جائے،31 کے قریب کرسچیئن پینشرز کو پینشن دی جائے،اور گریڈ 17 سے اوپر کی ادائگیاں فی آلحال روک کر چھوٹے گریڈ کے لوگوں کو ترجیہی بنیادوں پر ادائیگی کا حکم۔
اردو پونٹ کے 50 ڈیلی ویجز ملازمین کو ریگولر کرنے کا حکم،ڈی جی ریڈیو نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ژوب،لورہ لائی اور دیگر اس طرح کے ریڈیو سٹیشن جن۔پر ٹرانسمیشن کا مسئلہ ہے،وہاں پر بجلی کا خرچ زیادہ ہے جس کی وجہ سے وہاں کے ملازمین کے ٹرانسفر تبادلے کئے گئے،اب ہم ان تمام ملازمین کو سسٹم کی اپ گریڈیشن تک گھروں سے کام کرنے کی اجازت دے رہے ہیں۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ سٹاف کا مسئلہ ایک ہفتے کے اندر اندر مسئلہ کیا جائے اور اپ گریڈیشن کا عمل ایک ماہ کے اندر حل کیا جائے۔

ڈی جی ریڈیو اور ایم ڈی پی ٹی وی کے سمیت دیگر افسران کو شوکاز نوٹس واپس لے لیا گیا اور تحریک استحقاق بھی مؤخر کر دی گئی.

پاکستان ریلوے
ریلوے کے ملازم غلام مرتضٰی کو مکمل مراعات کیساتھ بحال و ریگولر کرنے کا حکم،شبیر یو ڈی سی کو بحال کرنے کا حکم،

میٹنگ میں قومی اسمبلی ایم این اے آسیہ عظیم،ایم این اے عالیہ کامران اور ایم این اے کشور زہرہ نے شرکت کی

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PRESS RELEASE
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE ON RULES OF PROCEDURE AND PRIVILEGES MEETS TODAY, Islamabad, the 3rd May, 2023: A meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges was held today at 2:00 p.m in the Constitution Room, Parliament House, Islamabad under the Chairmanship of Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, MNA.  

On the Question of Privilege raised by Mr. Nawab Sher, MNA regarding not-responding to the telephone calls of the Hon. Member by Mr. Shaukat Masih Bhatti, Assistant Commissioner, Tehsil Jaranwala, District Faisalabad; the Committee disposed of the Question of Privilege.
On the Question of Privilege raised by Makhdoom Syed Sami ul Hassan Gillani, MNA regarding alleged non-update the Hon. Member by XEN, Public Health Department, Bahawalpur regarding Provincial Fund for the year 2021-2022 and not responding to the telephone calls; the Committee pended the Question of Privilege with the direction that the issue of the Hon. Mover should be resolved and its report should be given to the Committee in the next meeting of the Committee.

On the Question of Privilege raised by Makhdoom Syed Sami-ul-Hassan Gillani, MNA regarding un-professional and derogatory conduct of Deputy Commissioner, Bahawalpur, Deputy Director, Food, Bahawalpur, Assistant Commissioner, Ahmedpur Sharqia (East) and Mr. Asif Khan, Inspector, Food, Uch Sharif, Tehsil Ape, District Bahawalpur, the Committee directed that Mr. Asif Khan, Inspector Food should immediately be transferred from his present posting and an inquiry should be initiated against him. The Committee also directed to constitute Vigilance Committees at Provincial Level to take actions against the culprits. Different factories should be inspected by those Vigilance Teams and the concerned D.Cs and A.Cs and the concerned Directors and Deputy Directors should be taken into confidence/ on board in this regard.  The Committee pended pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting.
On the Question of Privilege raised by Syed Imran Ahmed Shah, MNA regarding misbehaviour of Mian Imran Khursheed, Assistant Director and Mr. Muhammad Ikram, Assistant Supervisor, NADRA Sahiwal with the Hon. Member; the Committee disposed of the Question of Privilege.
On the Question of Privilege raised by Syed Imran Ahmed Shah, MNA regarding not-responding to the telephone calls of the Hon. Member by Chaudhary Saeed, CEO, Education, Sahiwal; the Committee disposed of the Question of Privilege.
On the Question of Privilege raised by Mr. Raza Rabbani Khar, MNA regarding not responding to the telephone calls of the Hon. Member by Mr. Muhammad Hussain Gashkori, Deputy Director, Wildlife Department, Dera Ghazi Khan, South Punjab; the Committee directed the Secretary, Forestry, Wildlife & Fishries Department, Punjab, Lahore/South Punjab, Bahawalpur/Multan should transfer Mr. Muhammad Hussain Gashkori, Deputy Director his present posting and should be made as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) and an inquiry should be initiated against him with a report to the Committee within fifteen days. The Committee also directed that the illegal constructions should be demolished. The Committee also directed that the same actions should also be initiated against all concerned by Deputy Commissioner, Muzafar Garhr. The Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting.

On the Question of Privilege referred by the Hon. Speaker under Rule 101 of the Rules of Procedure regarding arrest of Chaudhry Muhammad Ashraf, MNA (NA-148), on 27-12-2022 in the case of FIR No. 18/2022 dated 14-12-2022 under section 419, 420, 466, 468, 471 PPC read with section 5 (2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947, Police Station, Directorate General of Anti-Corruption Establishment Headquarter, Punjab, Lahore, vide their intimation letter dated 27-12-2022. Under rule 103 of the said Rules, the approval of the Hon. Speaker is required before arrest of a Member; however in this case prior approval of the Speaker has not been obtained and  the Question of Privilege regarding arrest of Chaudhry Muhammad Ashraf, MNA (NA-148) by the Anti-Corruption Establishment Headquarter, Punjab, Punjab Lahore without prior approval of the Hon.Speaker under Rule 103 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007; the Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting with the direction that Mr. Anwar Shah, Mr. Abdul Qayyum, Mian Munir and Mr. Saifullah Watto should be suspended and Inquiry should be initiated against them. The Committee also directed that Chief Secretary, Govt of Punjab and Secretary, Services and General Administration, Punjab Lahore should attend the next meeting of the Committee in person. The Committee exempted the Punjab Police Department from attending the next meeting of the Committee. The Committee also directed that Chairman, Anti-corruption, Establishment, Punjab should attend the next meeting of the Committee in person. The Committee also expressed its displeasure on the illegal detainment of the Hon. Member of the National Assembly without intimation to the Hon. Speaker of the National Assembly. The Committee directed that all reports in this regard should be submitted to the Committee within one month.On the Question of Privilege raised by Sardar Muhammad Irfan Dogar, MNA regarding registration of false FIR No. 57/23 in Police Station Saddar, Farooqabad, by Mr .Naveed Irshad,    Ex-DPO, Sheikhupura against the Hon. MNA; the Committee disposed of the Question of Privilege.
On the Question of Privilege raised by Sardar Riaz Mehmood Khan Mazari, MNA against DPO, Rajanpur, DIG, Dera Ghazi Khan, RPO, Dera Ghazi Khan, DPO, Rahim Yar Khan, RPO, Bahawalpur, Addl. I.G (South Punjab), Chief Secretary Punjab, Additional Chief Secretary, Punjab (Home Department) and I.G.P Punjab, Lahore, regarding not handling the deteriorated law and order situation in District Rajanpur and District Rahim Yar Khan; the Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting.
On the Briefing/Presentation on overall performance / functions / deliverance of the Departments of South Punjab by Additional Chief Secretary, South Punjab, Secretary, Department of Education, South Punjab, CEO, Education, Multan, Secretary, Higher Education Department, South Punjab, Higher Education Commission, Punjab, Lahore, Director Colleges, Multan, Commissioner, Multan, Deputy Commissioner and present and Additional Deputy Commissioner, Revenue, (ADCR), Multan, the Committee disposed of the issues related to different Department of South Punjab under Addl. Secretary, South Punjab and pended the issues related to ADCR, Multan and directed the ADCR, Multan to give report to the Committee on the issues related to them within fifteen days.
On the briefing on Law and Order situation in District Multan, the Committee disposed of the matter.
On the Issues of Hon. Committee Members with Vice Chancellor Muhammad Nawaz Shareef Agriculture University, Multan; the Committee pended the issues till its next meeting.
On the Issues of Hon. Members with Vice Chancellor Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, the Committee disposed of the issues.
On the Issues of Hon. Members with (OGDCL); the Committee pended the issues till tomorrow  with the direction that Secretary, M/o Energy (Petroleum Division), Chairman, ODDCL, MD, OGDCL, ED, Production, OGDCL, ED, Services, OGDCL, CFO, OGDCL, ED, HR, should attend the meeting of the Committee tomorrow, in person.
Any other item with permission of the Chair, the Committee, decided that Ms. Saira Banu, MNA should be invited in the meeting of the Committee scheduled to be held tomorrow dated 4-5-2023.
The meeting was attended by Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, Mr. Muhammad Sajjad, Chaudhary Armaghan Subhani, Mr. Azhar Qayyum Nahra, Mr. Mohsin Nawaz Ranjha, Syed Imran Ahmed Shah, Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah, Mr. Ramesh Lal, Mr. Nawab Sher, Ms.Asiya Azeem, Makhdoom Syed Sami-ul-Hassan Gillani and Sardar Riaz Mahmood Khan Mazari, MNAs/Members.

The meeting was also attended by Chaudhary Muhammad Ashraf, Sardar Muhammad Irfan Dogar, Mr.Raza Rabbani Khar, MNAs/Movers.

The meeting was also attended by Nawabzada Shah Zain Bugti, MNA/Minister/Special Invitee.

The Committee also invited Mr. Gohram Khan Bugti, MPA/Advisor Balochistan as a Special Invitee. 

Islamabad, 3rd May, 2023; 22nd meeting of the Standing Committee on Human Rights was held today under the Chairpersonship of Dr. Mahreen Razzaq Bhutto, MNA, in the Committee Room No. 7 (fourth floor) Parliament House. The meeting commenced with recitation from the Holy Quran. The Hon. Chairperson welcomed the all participants and afterwards decided to proceed as per agenda items.

2.    In the meeting, the Committee discussed the arrest of Ms. Ismat Shahjahan (a well-known political & human rights activist) and others, during the CDA’s operation in D-12 on 28-04-2023. The Committee directed the ICT Police to register an FIR and initiate an inquiry as per the application, already submitted by Ms. Ismat Shahjahan to the Police. The Committee did not agree upon the suggestion of recommending Judicial Commission on this issue. The Committee enquired CDA inquire about the legality of CDA’s operation in D-12 in the light of Supreme Court recent decision.

3.    The Committee condemned aggression of Police against peaceful protesters/citizens during this incident and showed concerns over disproportionate use of force during the operation. The Committee emphasized revision of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, in favor of citizens of this country. The Committee also directed CDA to share updated master plan of Islamabad city with this Committee. The Committee inquired CDA about the policy, if any, of settlement/regularization of Kachi Abadies as done by the Govt. of Sindh recently.

4.    The Zainab Alert Response and Recovery (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (moved by Moulana Abdul Akber Chitrali, MNA) was deferred by the Committee till its next meeting. The matter, regarding arrest of husband of Ms. Afshan Latif, Supdt. Kashana Lahore (Moved by Ms. Shahida Rehmani, MNA), was deferred to the next meeting. The Committee deferred the Bill titled “The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (moved by Mr. Qadir Khan Mandokhail, MNA)”.

5.    Honorable Members Ms. Shaista Pervaiz Malik, , Ms. Zeb Jaffar, Ms. Shams-Un-Nisa, Mr. Naveed Aamir Jeeva, Ms. Aliya Kamran, Ms. Kishwar Zehra, Mr. Mohsin Dawar, Mr. Qadir Khan Mandokail, MNAs, attended the meeting.    
 

The Deputy Foreign Minister of Czech Republic Mr. Jiri Kozak called on the Chairman National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs MNA Mohsin Dawar at Parliament House today. The delegation headed by the Czech Deputy Foreign Minister included the Czech Ambassador Mr. Tomas Smetanka, Deputy Head of the Mission Mr. Vaclay Dobes and Mr. Vaclay Jilek, Commercial Counsellor of the Czech Republic Embassy, Islamabad. Both sides underlined the need for sustained parliamentary diplomacy and concerted action to tackle world’s pressing challenges. Matters of mutual concerns including Ukraine War, situation in Afghanistan and refugees’ influx in Europe and Pakistan respectively came under discussion.

The Czech Republic Deputy Foreign Minister Mr. Jiri Kozak highlighted the plight of refugees in Europe in the aftermath of Ukraine conflict.  He stated that Czech Republic hosted the highest number of Ukrainian refugees in the world it was essentially a daunting challenge to accommodate large waves of migration. It was highlighted that impact of the Ukrainian conflict are felt everywhere in the world. Mohsin Dawar apprised the delegation on the intricacies of regional peace in the backdrop of lingering conflict in Afghanistan and stressed on the need for a proactive role of the international community to restore peace in Afghanistan and ensure that the rights of the Afghan citizens are protected. Responding to the European challenge of Ukrainian refugees, he stated that Pakistan also faced a massive influx of Afghan refugees in Pakistan and associated challenges with political instability in Afghanistan. He underlined the need for clear refugees’ policy in Pakistan to ensure dignified treatment meted out to the refugees across the country

When a militant outfit continues to rule Afghanistan, peace in the region would be elusive, Mohsin stated. In the absence of organized political structure and opposition in the face of Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan, the Afghan populace couldn’t conceive viable political alternatives. He regretted that the flawed Doha deal laid the foundation for current predicament in Afghanistan and urged the need for a vibrant diplomatic role of the international community to  ensure peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Both stressed on the need to strengthen Parliamentary diplomacy and people to people exchanges. Mohsin Dawar stated that Pakistan attached immense importance to its relations with Czech Republic.

A meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges was held today at 2:00 p.m in the Constitution Room, Parliament House, Islamabad under the Chairmanship of Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, MNA.  

On the Question of Privilege raised by Dr.Nafisa Shah, MNA regarding non-maintenance of Kitchen of Parliament Lodges by Mr. Faisal Raza, Director, Parliament Lodges and Mr. Faiq Ali, Deputy Director, Parliament Lodges, CDA, Islamabad; the Committee directed the Chairman, CDA to resolve the issues of the Hon. Member and report to the Committee within fifteen days.
On the Starred Question No.3 raised by Ms. Shagufta Jumani, MNA relating to partially constructed infrastructure by CDA and the matter raised by Sheikh Rohail Asghar, MNA regarding bad condition of Parliament Lodges and MNAs Hostel, Islamabad, and the following issues, problems pertaining to the bad condition of Parliament Lodges and MNAs Hostel raised by Mr. Murtaza Javed Abbasi, Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Rana Tanveer Hussain, Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Raja Muhammad Riaz Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Ghous Bux Khan Mahar, Mr. Muhammad Abu Bakar and Ms. Shagufta Jumani, MNA:
Internal bad condition of Parliament Lodges building, rooms due to non-maintenance and poor performance by the CDA management;
Non-completion of new additional block project in time, which was to be completed during the year 2012-13 by the CDA through Contractor.
Dripping of water from ceiling roofs of rooms/washrooms.
Issue of insufficient parking area and non-availability of servants rooms.
Issue of Rates in the premises of Parliament Lodges building.
Bad condition of Bath Rooms.
Non-availability of place for the guests of MNAs, previously corridor was got vacated for this purpose but not yet completed.
Maintenance of Banquet Hall in Parliament Lodges Building.
Poor Quality of furniture, poor services quality of food and non-maintenance of Lodges Canteen.
Out sourcing the services for maintenance of Lodges with collaboration of Islamabad Club.
Making of functional Water Filtration Plants in Lodges.
Balance in maintaining ratio of Chlorine in the pipelines for utilization in bath rooms.
Since 2002, how many times mandatory audit of Parliament Lodges was conducted up till now.
Poor performance of Directors and Deputy Director posted in past/present by the CDA.
Provision of equipped Medical Officer in Lodges Dispensary for dealing with emergency cases.
Implementation of previous decisions taken by the House and Library Committee of the National Assembly,  
the Committee referred the issue of construction of new Block of Parliament Lodges to FIA for investigation with a report to the Committee. The Committee also referred the issue of demolishing the old servant quarter of the Parliament Lodges to FIA also for further investigation and report to the Committee. The Committee directed that Secretary M/o Finance, Additional Secretary (Budget), M/o Finance and Secretary, M/o Planning, Development and Special Initiatives should attend the next meeting of the Committee in person on the issues funds of Parliament Lodges. The Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting. The Committee also directed that compliance on the recommendations of House and Library Committee and the Privilege Committee of the National Assembly should be made in letter & spirit.
On the Question of Privilege raised by Mr. Zahid Akram Durrani, Hon. Deputy Speaker regarding allegedly disrespectful bahaviour of Dr. Muhammad Ejaz, Ambassador of Pakistan in Qattar and Mr. Masood Gul, Deputy Head of Mission/Counselor wih the Hon. Deputy Speaker; the Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting. The Committee also directed that the word (Manners) should be added in the letter No. DG (HR&CP-1/3/2023 dated 15th March, 2023 M/o Foreign Affairs.
On the Question of Privilege raised by Mr. Zahid Akram Durrani, Hon. Deputy Speaker regarding allegedly misbehavior of Mr. Iftikhar Ali Shallwani, Federal Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Works, Govt of Pakistan, Islamabad with the Hon. Deputy Speaker; as the Hon. Mover withdrew his Question of Privilege therefore the Committee disposed of the Question of Privilege.
On the Question of Privilege raised by Ms. Romina Khursheed Alam, MNA regarding alleged baseless propaganda on social, print and electronic media that a 25 person delegation attended the 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) conference in Canada; the Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting. On the Question of Privilege raised by Mr. Mohsin Dawar, MNA regarding non-allowing the Hon. Member to travel abroad by the Director General, FIA and Secretary, Ministry of Interior; the Committee pended the Question of Privilege with the decision to have an in-camera meeting on this issue and directed that Secretary, M/o Interior, Secretary, M/o Foreign Affairs and Director General, FIA and Additional Director, Immigration, FIA should attend that in-camera meeting, in person.
On the Question of Privilege raised by Chaudhary Armaghan Subhani, MNA regarding non-deliver the plot to (Late) Chaudhary Abdul Sattar, former Federal Minister after lapse of 37 years by the Senate Secretariat Employees Cooperative Housing Society (SSECHS); the Committee pended the Question of Privilege with the direction that DG, FIA, Chairman, CDA and Chief Commissioner, Islamabad should conduct an inquiry on the issues of the said Society. The Committee also directed the Deputy Commissioner, Islamabad to have under his custody all the record of the said Housing Society, immediately. The Committee also directed that the FIA should seal the Bank Accounts of the said Society. The Committee also directed that D.C, Islamabad should take the Revenue Record of the said Society under his possession and report to the Committee within fifteen days.
On the Question of Privilege raised by Mr. Salahuddin, MNA regarding non-receipt of replies of the Questions No. 101 (deferred during 50th Session), 10 and 12 by Secretary, Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives on 5th April, 2023 on their Rota day without any cogent reason and non-availability of at least Grade-20 Officer of the concerned Ministry in the House during Question Hour despite repeated directions from the Chair; the Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting.
On the matter on a point of order moved by Sheikh Rohale Asghar, MNA regarding statement about Quaid-e-Azam by Mr. Oriya Maqbool Jan; the Committee pended the Question of Privilege with the direction that Mr. Oriya Maqbool Jan should be black out by PTA, FIA and PEMRA. The Committee also directed that all his programs should be off aired with a report to the Committee. The Committee also directed that penalty should be imposed by PTA, FIA and PEMRA on Mr Oriya Maqool Jan. The Committee also directed that actions should be taken against him as per Rules and Regulations with a report to the Committee within fifteen days.
On the Question of Privilege raised by Sheikh Rohail Asghar and Syed Agha Rafiullah, MNAs against different Federal Secretaries for not attending the proceedings of the National Assembly on 29th and 31st March, 2023 by Federal Secretaries of M/o Housing and Works, Industries and Production, Maritime Affairs, National Food Security and Research, National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Railways, Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony and M/o Water Resources; the Committee discussed the matter in detail. As the replies by the representatives of Ministries of Water Resources, Maritime Affairs, Railways, National Food Security and Research and Industries and Production were satisfactory, therefore the Committee exempted their presence in the next meeting. The Committee also directed that the Secretary, M/o Parliamentary Affairs to write a letter to those Secretaries who have not attended the meeting of the Committee. The Committee expressed its displeasure against those Federal Secretaries who have not attended the meeting of the Committee. The Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting.
On the Question of Privilege raised by Syed Agha Rafiullah, MNA regarding supply of incorrect reply to his Question No. 6 included in the list of un-starred Questions for 20th May, 2022 regarding departmental promotions of Associated Press of Pakistan (APP); the Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting.
On the Question of Privilege raised by Syed Agha Rafiullah, MNA regarding re-schedule of the time of Serene Air Flight from 3:00 p.m to 9:10 p.m on Friday, the 7th April, 2023 from Islamabad- Karachi, the Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting.
On the Question of Privilege raised by Syed Ayaz Ali Shah Sherazi, MNA regarding allegedly not meeting by Mr. Nosherrwan Adil, Chief Commercial Officer, PIA, Islamabad, with the Hon. Member when he visited his office on 01-12-2022; the Committee pended the Question of Privilege till its next meeting.
On the discussion of the draft Bill regarding contempt of Parliament; the Committee unanimously decided to place a Bill on the said issue on the floor of the House very soon.
The Committee confirmed the minutes of its previous meetings of the Committee held on 20th & 21st February, 2023;
The meeting was attended by Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, Mr. Muhammad Sajjad, Chaudhary Armaghan Subhani, Mr. Ramesh Lal, Makhdoom Syed Sami-ul-Hassan Gillani and Sardar Riaz Mahmood Khan Mazari,
The meeting was also attended by Sheikh Rohail Asghar, and Mr. Mohsin Dawar, MNAs/Movers.
 

86th meeting of the Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue held today at 10:00 a.m. in the Parliament House, Islamabad under the Chairmanship of Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, MNA.

The Committee unanimously recommended to the Finance Division that the matter regarding release of funds for purposes of General Election of Provincial Assembly of the Punjab may be placed before the National Assembly in the form of a Bill through the Federal Cabinet in order to comply with the orders of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of Pakistan.

Earlier, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, Minister of Law and Justice while briefing apprised the Committee that the Hon. Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to release the funds to Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for the purposes of General Election of Provincial Assembly of the Punjab. He said that the Hon’ble Court in its order dated 14th April, 2023 had also directed the Finance Division to adopt the constitutional procedure by way of ex-post facto approvals. He was of the view that in order to comply with the orders of Hon’ble Supreme Court, the matter may be placed before the National Assembly through the Federal Cabinet. After detailed deliberations, the Committee unanimously recommended to the Finance Division that the matter may be placed before the National Assembly in the form of a Bill through the Federal Cabinet in order to comply with the orders of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of Pakistan.

The Committee expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of Feder¬al Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony, Mufti Abdul Shakoor in a road accident and offered Fatiha for his departed soul.

Besides the Minister of States for Finance, Dr. Aisha Ghous Pasha, the meeting was attended by Members of National Assembly; Mr. Nasir Iqbal Bosal, Chaudhary Khalid Javed, Ch. Muhammad Barjees Tahir, Mr. Ali Pervaiz (through video-link), Syed Ali Musa Gillani, Dr. Nafisa Shah, Syed Hussain Tariq, Engr. Sabir Hussain Kaim Khani, Mr. Khalid Hussain Magsi, Makhdoom Syed Sami-ul-Hassan Gillani, Ms. Wajiha Qamar, Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani (through video-link). Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, Minister for Law and Justice, Syed Naveed Qamar, MNA/Minister for Commerce, Mr. Muhammad Ajmal Gondal, Auditor General of Pakistan and Mr. Mansoor Usman Awan, Attorney General for Pakistan were also attended the meeting by special invitation. The meeting was also attended by the senior officers from Finance Division, M/o Law and Justice and State Bank of Pakistan.

 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT 

Islamabad, the 13th April, 2023: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue unanimously rejected the Government Bill, titled, “The Charged Sums for General Election (Provincial Assemblies of the Punjab and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) Bill, 2023” seeking release of funds for Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Elections.

2.    85th meeting of the Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue held today at 10:30 a.m. in the Parliament House, Islamabad under the Chairmanship of Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, MNA.

3.    Earlier, Dr. Aisha Ghaus Pasha, Minister of State for Finance and Revenue while briefing apprised the Committee that the Hon. Supreme Court of Pakistan in Constitution Petition No. 5 of 2023 directed the Federal Government to release of a sum of rupees twenty-one billion to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold General Election of the Provincial Assemblies of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa without general election of the National Assembly, Provincial Assemblies of Baluchistan and Sindh. She said that in order to ensure General Election in the Provincial Assemblies of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, it is necessary to make a law under paragraph (e) of Article 81 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 for release of sums as a charge expenditure upon the Federal Consolidated Fund. The Committee after deliberations unanimously recommended to reject the Bill, titled, “The Charged Sums for General Election (Provincial Assemblies of the Punjab and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) Bill, 2023”.

4.    Besides the Minister of States for Finance, Dr. Aisha Ghous Pasha, the meeting was attended by Members of National Assembly; Mr. Nasir Iqbal Bosal, Chaudhary Khalid Javed, Ch. Muhammad Barjees Tahir, Mr. Ali Pervaiz, Syed Hussain Tariq, Engr. Sabir Hussain Kaim Khani, Mr. Khalid Hussain Magsi, Ms. Wajiha Qamar, Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani. The meeting was also attended by the senior officers from Finance Division, M/o Law and Justice and Election Commission of Pakistan.

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training decides to hold next meeting at Quaid-e Azam University (QAU), Islamabad, to discuss the issues of drugs, weaponization, clashes, etc., in the students and to invite Deputy Commissioner Islamabad in the said meeting.  

39th meeting of the Standing Committee held today in the Parliament House Islamabad under the Chairmanship of Makhdoom Syed Sami-ul-Hassan Gillani, MNA.
Regarding the issue concerning violent clashes between student groups at QAU, the Committee noted that although the incumbent VC had taken certain steps to improve the situation however there were still areas concerning drugs, weaponization, etc., which needed to be addressed therefore decided to hold next meeting at QAU and to invite Deputy commissioner in the said meeting.
On an agenda item concerning missing of 100 admission forms of BA 1st Annual of 2000 from the Islamia University Bahawalpur (IUB), the VC apprised that the then Controller Examination (Mr. Sukhera), being held responsible by the inquiry committee, had got granted stay order from the Hon. Court of Justice, however, the University on 11-04-2024, had withdrawn the degree from the individual having Roll No. 5036 on account of providing fake documents. The Committee directed the VC to get expunged the derogatory remarks made by Members of the Syndicate against the Standing Committee and submit report. The Chairman HEC, in his remarks, was however of the view that the Parliament and its Standing Committees were supreme and all the Government Institutions, including the Universities, were bound to respect the dignity of the Parliament and its Standing Committees.   
On the issue concerning the inquiry against Mr. Abdul Rasheed, an employee of the University of Gujrat (UOG), referred by the Governor Punjab to the administration of the University, the VC, informed that the inquiry officer had proceeded for Umrah however the matter was likely to be finalized in the next meeting of the inquiry committee scheduled to be held on 27 April, 2023 and the outcome will be placed before the ensuing meeting of the Syndicate of UOG. The Committee decided to hold meeting at UOG in future to discuss administrative issues including the one under discussion.
The Committee deferred consideration of “The Institute of Management and Technology Bill, 2023” (Moved by Dr. Nafisa Shah, MNA), till its next meeting due to non- attendance of the meeting by the Mover.
Prior to that, the Committee was given a presentation by the CEO of Tech Valley (Mr. Umer Farooq) about the digitalization of Standing Committee. He held that with the support of National Assembly’s Digital Innovation Hub (DIH), Tech Valley, a leading Google workspace partner in Pakistan, had digitized the Standing Committee which will help streamlining committees’ processes using Google tools reducing time and effort required for approvals and decision making. The Hon. Chairman and all the Committee Members thanked the Honorable Speaker and the Secretary of the National Assembly Secretariat for bringing innovation in the committee system and hoped that it will happen to be success story in future. They however suggested the Tech Valley to arrange training sessions for them to better understand the applicability of the new system. They also urged the DIH to provide to them the requisite gadgets including Tablets, Laptops, etc. for the said purpose.    
The meeting was attended by MNAs; Mr. Nisar Ahmed Cheema, Ch. Hamid Hameed, Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti, Ms. Kiran Imran Dar, Dr. Samina Matloob, Ms. Zahra Wadood Fatemi, Ms. Shamim Ara Panhwar, Ms. Mussarat Rafiq Mahesar, Dr. Shazia Sobia Aslam Soomro, Mrs. Farukh Khan and Ms. Zeb Jaffar, MNA/Parliamentary Secretary, besides senior officers of Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training, Chairman HEC  and VCs of Quaid-e Azam University, Islamia University Bahawalpur and University of Gujrat.

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) directed the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) to conduct their Audit of sports grants received from Olympic Council of Asia and International Olympics Committee by the Auditor General of Pakistan. The Committee also directed the Director General, Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) to take strict action against the officials of Neutralization Committee, Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) who permitted the Football Teams to visit abroad without NOC. The Committee summoned the President, PFF to attend the next meeting to brief the Committee about the working and performance of the Federation.

31st meeting of the Standing Committee was held today at 12:30 p.m. in the Parliament House, Islamabad under the Chairmanship of Mr. Nawab Sher, MNA.
Earlier, the Secretary General, Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) briefed the Committee that POA was established in 1948 under the directions of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to develop, promote and protect the Olympic Movement in the country in accordance with the Olympic Charter. He apprised that the Association is responsible to facilitate Pakistan Teams/athletes for participation in international multi-sports events ensuring hoisting of Pakistan Flag at international arenas. The Association also conducts National/Inter Provincial Games in collaboration with respective Provincial Olympic Associations and Provincial Governments. POA arranges capacity building programs for athletes, coaches, technical official/sports leaders. Furthermore, secured IOC scholarships of US$625/- each per month for 12 elite athletes for preparation to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and each athlete will avail US$20000 upto August 2024. The Secretary General informed the Committee that the Association did not receive any grant from Government of Pakistan, however, take sports grants from Olympic Council of Asia and International Olympics Committee. The Committee directed the Association to conduct their Audit of sports grants received from Olympic Council of Asia and International Olympics Committee by the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGPR).
The Director General, Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) while briefing informed the Committee that Football Teams left abroad without obtaining NOC from Sports Board. The Committee directed the D.G (PSB) to take strict action against the officials of Neutralization Committee, PFF who permitted the Football Teams to visit abroad without NOC. The Committee also directed the Director General, Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) to take strict action against the officials of Neutralization Committee, Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) who permitted the Football Team to visit abroad without NOC. Later, the Committee directed all the Chief Secretaries and Member Board of Revenues to attend the next meeting along with relevant record regarding demarcation of land between the Provinces.
The meeting was attended by Rana Mubashir Iqbal, Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Behan, Ms. Shahida Rehmani, Ms. Rubina Irfan and Mir Khan Muhammad Jamali, MNAs/Members of the Committee. The senior officers from Ministry of IPC, representatives from Revenue Department, Government of Punjab, POA, PSB were also present in the meeting.

قومی اسمبلی کی خصوصی کمیٹی برائے متاثرہ ملازمین کی میٹنگ زیر صدارت پروفیسر ڈاکٹر قادر خان مندوخیل پاکستان انسٹیٹیوٹ برائے پارلیمانی سروسز ہال میں منعقد ہوا۔

الیکشن کمیشن آف پاکستان
افسران کے پاس متاثرہ ملازمین کی نہ کوئی رپورٹ تھی اور نہ ہی احکامات کے حوالے سے عملدرآمد ۔۔۔
کمیٹی نے سیکرٹری اور ڈائریکٹر ایچ آر کو شوکاز نوٹس جاری کرتے ہوئے کل دن گیارہ بجے عملدرآمد رپورٹ کے ساتھ طلب کر لیا.

کیبنٹ ڈویژن
پاکستان ٹؤر ڈویلپمنٹ کارپوریشن کے افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ملازمین کا کیس وزیر اعظم آفس میں بھیجا ہوا ہے جس پر ایک کمیٹی بھی بن گئی ہے،21 دسمبر کے احکامات کے حوالے پر عملدرآمد کیلئے بورڈ آف ڈائریکٹر کی میٹنگ میں کیس رکھیں گے۔کمیٹی نے عملدرآمد نہ کرنے اور مس گائیڈ کرنے پر افسران کو شوکاز نوٹس جاری کر دیا اور ایم ڈی پر ایف آئی آر درج کروانے کا حکم اور پابندی کے باوجود جو چار ملازمین بھرتی کئے گئے ان کی رپؤرٹ طلب،صوبوں کو دی گئی پراپرٹی پر ڈی جی ایف آئی اے کو انکوائری کرنے کا حکم،اور پبلک اکاؤنٹ کمیٹی اس بارے مکمل تحقیقات کرے۔
کیبنٹ ڈویژن کے 8 سیکڈ ملازمین کو ایک ہفتہ کے اندر اندر بحال کرنے کا حکم۔
عامر زیب وغیرہ 15 ملازمین کو 21 دسمبر 2022 والے احکامات کے مطابق ریگولر کرنے کا حکم۔

وزارت سائنس اینڈ ٹیکنالوجی
افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 7 ملازمین پروجیکٹ کے تھے ان کو ترجیہی بنیادوں پر ایڈجسٹ کریں گے۔کمیٹی نے پی ایس کیو سی اے کے 24 ملازمین بارے احکامات پر عملدرآمد رپورٹ طلب کی جس پر افسران نے بتایا کہ یہ پروجیکٹ ملازمین تھے،پروجیکٹ ختم ہو گیا ان ملازمین کا کیس بورڈ کو بھیج دیا ہے۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ پی سی ایس ٹی کے 7 ملازمین کو ایک ہفتہ کے اندر ریگولر کرنے کا حکم،کمیٹ نے حکم دیا کہ 22 کنٹریکٹ ملازمین،150 ڈیلی ویجز،کانٹیجینٹس 67 اور 305 پروجیکٹ ملازمین کو ایک ہفتہ کے اندر ریگولر کرنے کا حکم،وزارت پلاننگ کمیشن کو ہدایت کی گئی پروجیکٹ ملازمین کے تجربہ سے فائدہ اٹھانے کیلئے اور ریگولر کرنے کے حوالے اے 15یوم کی اندر پالیسی وضع کرنے کا حکم۔
پاکستان انجینئرنگ کونسل کے 10 ملازمین نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ہم نے ٹیسٹ بھی پاس کیا مگر ہمیں بحال نہیں کیا جا رہا ،کورٹ میں کیس بھی چل رہا ہے،کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ تین دن کے اندر 10 ملازمین کو مکمل مراعات کے ساتھ بحال کرنے کا حکم،
ڈاکٹر اشفاق حسین کھوسہ نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 2007 میں ڈیپوٹیشن پر آیا،2011 میں ضم کر دیا گیا اور پروموشن بھی دی گئی،اب ایک غلط ایگریمنٹ کے تحت ادارہ میرے خلاف خلآف ضآبطہ کارروائی کرنے کی طرف جا رہا ہے،تین سال کی تنخواہ رکی ہوئی ہے،چیئرمین کمیٹی نے تین دن کے اندر اندر تفصیلی رپورٹ طلب کرتے ہوئے کسی قسم کی انتقامی کارروائی سے روک دیا۔2 ملازمین محمد اسرار اور طارق نواز کی رپورٹ طلب،ڈاکٹر حضرت حسین کی درخواست پر بھی رپورٹ طلب۔

وزارت صنعت وبپیداوار
یوٹیلیٹی سٹور کارپوریشن کے افسران سے عملدرآمد رپورٹ طلب کی گئی جس پر کسی قسم کا کوئی تسلی بخش جواب نہیں تھا ،ملازمین کی طرف سے سید عارف علی شاہ نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ہمارے ادارے کے کنٹریکٹ اور ڈیلی ویجز ملازمین کو ابھی تک مستقل نہیں کیا گیا،بحال ملازمین سے خلاف ضابطہ ریکوری شروع ہے،اور دیگر بھی جتنے احکامات جاری ہوئے عملدرآمد نہیں کیا جا رہا،کمیٹی نے ایم ڈی یوٹیلیٹی سسٹورزکارپوریشن کے خلاف تحریک استحقاق کی منظوری دی اور سیکرٹری کو شوکاز نوٹس جاری کرتے ہؤئے تین دن کے اندر اندر تمام احکامات پر عمل کر کے کمیٹی کو رپورٹ دینے کا حکم،ممتاز حسین ملازم کو تمام مراعات کے ساتھ بحال کرنے کا حکم اورباعجاز حسین کی درخواست پر رپورٹ طلب۔
محبوب علی ملازم نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ میں ایریا مینیجر تھا اور چوری ہو گئی جس کی میں نے فوراً رپورٹ کر دی اور محکمہ نے مجھے 2023 میں ملازمت سے نکال دیا ہے،درخواست پر رپورٹ طلب۔

سٹیل مل
افسران سے کمیٹی کے احکامات پر عملدرآمد رپورڑ طلب کی جس پر افسران نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ 27 سیکڈ ملازمین تھے جن میں سے صرف 6 رہ گئے ہیں،باقی بحال ہو گئے ہیں،شمشاد قریشی صاحب نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ ایف آئی اے میں جن افسران کے خلاف انکوائری ہو رہی ہے ان کو ابھی تک سیٹوں پر بٹھایا ہوا ہے اس لئے گزارش ہے کہ انکوائری تک تو ان افسران کو عہدوں سے ہٹایا جائے،کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ شمشاد قریشی،آغا رفیع اللہ اور جام کریم چیف ایگزیکٹو سٹیل مل سے تمام احکامات پر عملدرآمد کے حوالے سے میٹنگ کر کے 3 مئی کو کمیٹی کو رپورٹ جمع کروائیں گے۔
چیئرمین کمیٹی نے انچارج ایڈمن ریاض منگی کو شوکاز کا جواب نہ دینے پر سیکرٹری صنعت و پیداور کو حکم دیا کہ انچارج ایڈمن ریاض منگی کو فوری طرف پر نوکری سے برطرف کیا جائے اور ڈی جی ایف آئی اور ڈائریکٹر سندھ کو ریاض مںگی کے اثاثے ،ٹیکس ریٹرن،فارن ٹؤرز اور اکاؤنٹس کی تفصیلی رپورٹ ایک ہفتہ کے اندر جمع کروانے کا حکم۔

نیشنل فرٹیلائزر مارکیٹنگ لمیٹڈ(این ایف ایم ایل)
افسران نے رپورٹ دی کہ ہمارے پاس 72 کنٹریکٹ ملازمین ہیں جو کہ تھرڈ پآرٹی ہیں اور 2009 ،2010 اور 2011 میں بھرتی کئے گئے۔کمیٹی نے حکم دیا کہ 72 تھرڈ پارٹی ملازمین کو مکمل مراعات کے ساتھ ریگولر کیا جائے،92 ملازمین کو مکمل مراعات کیساتھ بحال کیا جائے اور 307 کنٹریکٹ ملازمین کو 21 دسمبر والی میٹنگ کے احکامات کی روشنی میں ریگولر کیا جائے،عملدرآمد نہ کرنے پر تین افسران کو شوکاز نوٹس جاری اور سیکرٹری کے خلاف تحریک استحقاق کی منظوری
ایک ہفتہ کے اندر اندر تمام احکامات پر عملدرآمد رپورٹ طلب۔

میٹنگ میں قومی اسمبلی ایم این اے علی گوھر بلوچ،ایم این اے عالیہ کامران،ایم این اے آسیہ عظیم اور ایم این اے نوید امیر جیوا نے شرکت کی۔

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs highlighted that Doha deal proved detrimental to the region’s peace and stability. The Committee   underlined the need for transparency and engagement of people’s representatives in Pak-US counter-terrorism cooperation. The Chairman of the Committee MNA Mohsin Dawar stressed that counter-terrorism cooperation and defense dialogues should be negotiated with an aim to advance Pakistan’s national interest as well promote regional stability. Secretary Foreign Affairs Mr. Asad Majeed, officials of MoFA and Ministry of Defense briefed the Committee on Pak-US counter-terrorism cooperation and mid-level defense dialogues.

Speaking on the consequences of Doha Agreement, the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs Mohsin Dawar stated that the nature of the agreement and negotiation was exclusionary in nature and proved detrimental to the regional stability. He added that Pakistan facilitated the deal without realizing its potentially adverse implications for the regional peace and stability. Referring to engagement of the elected representatives on such matters, the Committee cited Parliament’s decision on conflict in Yemen that helped Pakistan maintain a neutral position in the conflict. The members underlined the need for taking Parliament in confidence on such important cooperation and defense dialogues.
The Committee was briefed about Pakistan’s relationship with the US in the context of counter-terror cooperation. It was highlighted that Pak-US Counter-Terrorism Dialogue took place in Islamabad on March 6th and 7th. Similarly, Pak-US mid-level defense dialogue took place in 2021 and 2023 in Washington. The officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintained that such strategic dialogues were revived after a gap with significant changes in the format of the dialogue. It was revealed that two additional tracks have been added to Pak-US strategic dialogues including Health and Climate Change. Responding to the members’ queries, the officials of MoFA highlighted that dialogue with the US remained unabated and continued under different umbrellas.
Besides Chairman of the Standing Committee the meeting was attended by Mr. Muhammad Khan Saha, Ms. Zahra Wadood Fatemi, Mr. Noor-ul-Hassan Tanvir, Mr. Nawab Sher, Mr. Ahmad Hussain Deharr and Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani MNAs