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RESOLUTION.
Provincial Assembly of Sindh at its sitting held on 25th November, 2008 has unanimously passed the following Resolution moved by Ms. Shazia Atta Muhammad Marri, Minister for Information, Sindh, Ms. Tauqeer Fatima Bhutto, Minister for Women Development, Sindh, Ms. Nargis N.D. Khan, Minister for Social Welfare, Sindh, Ms. Heer Soho, MPA, Syeda Marvi Rashidi, MPA, Ms. Zareen Majeed, MPA, Dr. Nadeem Maqbool, MPA, Mrs. Humera Alwani, MPA, Mrs. Farheen Mughal, MPA, Mrs. Shama Arif Mithani, MPA, Ms. Kulsoom Akhtar Chandio, MPA, Ms. Ayesha Khoso, MPA, Ms. Rainaz Bozdar, MPA, Dr. Sajeela Leghari, MPA and Mrs. Shamim Ara Panhwar, MPA:-
“This Assembly recognizes this day as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, vehemently condemns all forms of violence against women, pays tribute to women across Pakistan who are the backbone of our great nation, salutes the indomitable leadership of Shaheed Prime Minister Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, and reaffirms its commitment to fulfill her mission of political, social, and economic empowerment of women across Pakistan.”
RESOLUTION.
Provincial Assembly of Sindh at its sitting held on 25th November, 2008 has unanimously passed the following Resolution moved by Dr. Sikandar Ali Mandhro, MPA:-
“This Assembly resolves and strongly recommends to the Government of Sindh to take effective measures towards protecting the precious land in coastal areas of Badin and Thatta districts. The active process of sea intrusion and ever increasing rate of erosion has already eaten away millions of acres of fertile land, pushing the population into insurmountable socioeconomic hardships.”
RESOLUTION.
Provincial Assembly of Sindh at its sitting held on 25th November, 2008 has unanimously passed the following Resolution moved by Jam Mehtab Hussain Dahar, Minister for Population Welfare, Sindh:-
“This Assembly recommends to the Government of Sindh to approach the Federal Government and request them to take necessary steps to declare the Province of Henan in the Peoples Republic of China as Sister Province of Sindh.”
PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH
CULTURE & TOURISM AND LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENTS
LIST OF STARRED ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR
TUESDAY THE 25th NOVEMBER, 2008.
*399. MR. NADEEM AHMED BHUTTO: Will the Minister for Livestock be pleased to state:-
Number and location of research and diagnostic laboratories in the veterinary Sector functioning in Sindh alongwith the type of equipment, staff and other facilities existing there?
ANSWER NOT RECEIVED
Sent to Department Reminder
10-07-2008 09-08-2008
18-09-2008
17-10-2008
06-11-2008
22-11-2008
*722. MR. ARIF MUSTAFA JATOI: Will the Minister for Livestock be pleased to state:-
(a) Is it a fact that the Department has launched a Scheme titled "Public-Private Partnership for Developing Livestock and Dairy Farming in Sindh";
(b) If answer to (a) above be in affirmative, number of partnerships have been established alongwith its terms and conditions till 31st July, 2008?
ANSWER
MR. ABDUL HAQUE BHURT, Minister for Livestock:
(a) Scheme titled “Public-Private partnership for Livestock & Dairy forming in Sindh” is being launched through ADP during the current financial year.
(b) As above stated.
*776. MR. NADEEM AHMED BHUTTO: Will the Minister for Culture & Tourism be pleased to state:-
Details of amount spent by the Department on preservation of cultural heritages of Sindh for the financial year 2007-08?
ANSWER
MS. SASSUI PALIJO, Minister for Culture & Tourism:
The historical places and archeological sites have been declared as Protected Heritage under the Antiquities Act, 1975 and the responsibilities of their upkeep and maintenance lies with the Archaeological Department, Government of Pakistan. Presently, 130 sites in Sindh have been declared as cultural heritage by the Federal Government. However, as a matter of fact, these sites are not being looked after properly Consequently. Government of Sindh has approached the Federal Government for transfer of these sites for their proper care. Furthermore, a bold initiative has been taken by the Sindh Government by creating an Endowment Fund of Rs. One billion during the Current Financial Year 2008-09 for upkeep of cultural heritages. For proper utilization of funds a Committee has been constituted.
*778. MR. NADEEM AHMED BHUTTO: Will the Minister for Culture & Tourism be pleased to state:-
Year-wise amount spent on Urs of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai at Bhit Shah during the last 5 years by the Culture Department alongwith details?
ANSWER NOT RECEIVED
Sent to Department Reminder
13-09-2008 18-09-2008
17-10-2008
06-11-2008
22-11-2008
*779. MR. NADEEM AHMED BHUTTO: Will the Minister for Culture & Tourism be pleased to state:-
The amount spent by the Department for the promotion of poetry of great Sufi Saint Hazrat Sachal Sarmast during the last five financial years in detail?
ANSWER
MS. SASSUI PALIJO, Minister for Culture & Tourism:
First literary work on Hazrat Sachal Sarmast was done a century ago in 1902, when an authenticated Risalo titled “Mian Sachal Jo Risalo” was published. Since then no serious effort has been made on the thought and message of the Sufi poet. It is the honour of the present government that on the 187th Urs of Hazrat Sachal Sarmast in September 2008, “Mian Sachal Jo Risalo” has been re-published at a cost of Rs. 4,30,000/- (Rupees Four Lac thirty thousand) during the Current Financial Year 2008-09. Popular Kalam of the Sufi poet sung by renowned singers recorded on CD’s in Urdu language has been released by the Department.
The Culture Department has constituted a committee consisting of scholars and academics to conduct in-depth research on the life and works of Hazrat Sachal Sarmast (R.A).
*936. MRS. SHAMIM ARA PANHWAR: Will the Minister for Livestock be pleased to state:-
(a) Is it a fact that the Government plans to establish Cattle Colony in each District of the Province;
(b) If answer to (a) above be in affirmative, the complete details thereof alongwith the expected time therefor?
ANSWER NOT RECEIVED
Sent to Department Reminder
30-10-2008 06-11-2008
22-11-2008
*937. MRS. SHAMIM ARA PANHWAR: Will the Minister for Culture & Tourism be pleased to state:-
(a) Is it a fact that the Islam Kot Museum in Thar is working under the administrative control of Sindh Government and is in deplorable condition;
(b) If answer to (a) above be in affirmative, the details thereof alongwith annual budget for the year 2007-2008?
ANSWER
MS. SASSUI PALIJO, Minister for Culture & Tourism:
(a) A small museum in Islamkot Town was established by the Town Committee Islamkot in a 3 room building. It was being managed by Town Committee upto 2002. Presently it is closed. Reportedly there were about 500 coins and artifacts which have now been kept in store. The possession of the premises is with Taluka Municipal Administration, Islamkot.
(b) It may be mentioned that Culture Department is establishing a Cultural Complex at Mithi with museum as one of its components. The scheme, will be completed by June, 2009. Efforts will be made for transfer of artifacts from Islamkot to Mithi Museum.
*938. MRS. SHAMIM ARA PANHWAR: Will the Minister for Culture & Tourism be pleased to state:-
(a) Is it a fact that the historical and precious articles had been stolen from Historical Graveyard of Makli in District Thatta during the last 3 years;
(b) If answer to (a) above be in affirmative, the year wise details thereof including the steps taken by the department for recovery of the same?
ANSWER
MS. SASSUI PALIJO, Minister for Culture & Tourism:
Makli Necropolis is protected under the Antiquities Act 1975. It is declared world heritage site by UNESCO. Its administrative control is with Federal Government’s Department of Archeology and Museums. The Director Archeology (Southern Circle) has reported that:
“there is no incident or case of theft occurred during last three years. For safeguard and protection of the monuments at Makli, Archeology Department has posted two officers and 28 staff members”
However, it has been noticed that preservation, upkeep and maintenance of Makli monuments is not being done properly and its conservation is far from international standard. There have been complaints of removing richly carved stones from the tombs of Makli.
The Minister Culture, Government of Sindh alongwith officers of the Department visited Makli on 31st July 2008 and held detailed meeting with Director Archeology, DCO Thatta and other concerned officers regarding conservation of Makli monuments. It was exhorted to prepare short term and long term schemes for proper safeguard and preservation of Makli. It was also decided that reported cases regarding theft be probed in properly and action be taken against the person involved. On the recommendation of the Culture Department, Government of Sindh, the Federal Ministry of Culture is preparing a Master plan for protection and preservation of Makli monuments.
The Culture Department, Government of Sindh has taken-up with Federal Government, the issue of proper upkeep of the monuments and has also proposed for transfer of this and other archeological sites situated in Sindh to the Provincial Government.
*939. MRS. SHAMIM ARA PANHWAR: Will the Minister for Livestock be pleased to state:-
(a) District wise details of cattle farms working under Government as on 1-8-08;
(b) Is it a fact that the performance of these farms is quite deplorable;
(c) If answer to (b) above be in affirmative, do Government intend to take steps in this regard?
ANSWER
MR. ABDUL HAQUE BHURT, Minister for Livestock:
(a) The Livestock Department in maintain 05 livestock farms in Province of Sindh. The District wise details on 1-8-08 are as under:-
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Name of Livestock
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Species Maintained
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District
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01.
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Livestock Experiment Station Karachi
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Red Sindhi Cattle
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Karachi
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02.
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Red Sindhi Cattle Breeding Farm Tando Muhammad Khan
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Red Sindhi Cattle
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Tando Muhammad Khan
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03.
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Livestock Experiment Station Nabisar Road
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Thari Cattle Katchi Sheep
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Umerkot
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04.
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Livestock Development & Research Farm for Kundhi Buffaloes Rohri
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Kundhi Buffaloes
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Sukkur
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05.
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Karori Goat Farm Khudabad Dadu
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Kamori Goats
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Dadu
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(b) No.
(c) The Government of Sindh has established the Government Livestock Farms (Livestock Experiment Stations) to conserve & up grade the provincial breeds of livestock in their original character in their home tract. These farms of the department are basically research farms for conservations of livestock breeds and are working properly.
*940. MRS. SHAMIM ARA PANHWAR: Will the Minister for Livestock be pleased to state:-
(a) District wise details of animal Hospitals and Dispensaries working in the Province as on 1-1-08 alongwith staff sanctioned/working at each Hospital/Dispensary as on same date;
(b) The allocation of the budget of each Hospital/ Dispensary for the financial year 2007-08 and how much amount was spent on medicines?
ANSWER NOT RECEIVED
Sent to Department Reminder
03-11-2008 22-11-2008
*969. MR. NADEEM AHMED BHUTTO: Will the Minister for Livestock be pleased to state:-
(a) Is it a fact that as a result of current rains, various diseases have broken out in the domestic animals including Buffalos, Cows, Sheeps and Goats in upper Sindh areas particularly Salehpat, Pano Aqil, Keti Narajo, Keti Kharal, Kot Diji and Khanpur;
(b) Is it a fact that the Animal Husbandry has not taken any measures to combat the critical situation including providing medicines at the veterinary hospitals?
ANSWER NOT RECEIVED
Sent to Department Reminder
03-11-2008 22-11-2008
*1006. MR. ARIF MUSTAFA JATOI: Will the Minister for Livestock be pleased to state:-
(a) Whether it is a fact that cattle have been imported from foreign countries for cross breeding during the period 1st January, 2000 till 29th August, 2008;
(b) If answer to (a) above be in affirmative, the details thereof such as varieties and number?
ANSWER NOT RECEIVED
Sent to Department Reminder
05-11-2008 22-11-2008
*1024. MR. ARIF MUSTAFA JATOI: Will the Minister for Culture & Tourism be pleased to state:-
(a) Whether it is a fact that an “Antiquity Committee” has been formed in the Province;
(b) If answer to (a) above be in affirmative, the terms of reference of the committee alongwith name of members?
ANSWER NOT RECEIVED
Sent to Department Reminder
05-11-2008 22-11-2008
*1040. MS. HEER ISMAEEL SOHO: Will the Minister for Livestock be pleased to state:-
Location-wise number of Departments working for research of animals and to prevent them from diseases?
ANSWER NOT RECEIVED
Sent to Department Reminder
08-11-2008 22-11-2008
*1050. MS. HEER ISMAEEL SOHO: Will the Minister for Livestock be pleased to state:-
(a) Is it a fact that veterinary hospitals have been established in every district of the Province;
(b) If answer to (a) above is in affirmative, category-wise number of staff appointed, alongwith facilities as are being provided in the hospitals to control diseases?
ANSWER NOT RECEIVED
Sent to Department
12-11-2008
*1097. MR. ARIF MUSTAFA JATOI: Will the Minister for Livestock be pleased to state:-
(a) Is it a fact that mad cow disease (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy or BSE), is prevalent in cattle in the Province;
(b) If answer to (a) above is in affirmative, facilities possessed by the Department to diagnose above disease as on 1st July, 2008?
ANSWER NOT RECEIVED
Sent to Department
13-11-2008
*1098. MR. ARIF MUSTAFA JATOI: Will the Minister for Livestock be pleased to state:-
Whether any steps are being taken to introduce Bio-gas technology to large cattle farms of Sindh?
ANSWER NOT RECEIVED
Sent to Department
13-11-2008
Karachi:- HADI BUX BURIRO
the 24th November, 2008. Secretary
Provincial Assembly of Sindh |
