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PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH
LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT
LIST OF STARRED ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR
FRIDAY THE 13TH FEBRUARY, 2009.
*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
MR. ABDUL HAQUE BHURT, Minister for Livestock:
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No. of
Laboratories
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Location
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Staff Position
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Equipments.
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07 in Sindh
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Tando Jam Main Research Laboratory.
Diagnostic Laboratory
Sub: Centers in Sindh
(1) Larkana
(2) Nausheroferoze
(3) Sukkur
(4) Dadu
(5) Karachi
(6) Mithi.
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At Main Laboratory:
Technical Staff 17
Para Technical Staff. 35
Skilled Staff 12
Un-skilled Staff. 33
Administrative Staff 12
 Total 109
Staff at each sub Center:
Technical Staff 01
Para Technical Staff 03
Skilled Staff 01
Un-skilled Staff. 03
Administrative Staff 02
 Total 10
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Freeze Dryer
Ultra centrifuge
Class-II safety cabinet
Laminar flow
Deionizer
ELISA equipment & accessories Deep Freezer-70oC
Colony counter
Inverted microscope
Digital micro photograph Microtome
Autoclave
Incubator
Oven /Sterilizer
Water Distillatory
Mobile refrigerators
Postmortem kit
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Facilities.
Main Laboratory Tando Jam has four main sections, Microbiology, Parasitology, Epidemiology and Pathology. Under the existing infrastructure, all the essential chemical equipments and other facilities are available for Culture, Isolation, Identification and Drugs sensitively for Bacterial Isolates (Diagnosis of Bacterial Disease of Livestock) coporolgical examination and endo parasites (diagnosis of babesiasis and theleriasis) and ELISA (Enzyme linked imuunsorbent assay) and serological test for Rinderpest disease.
Facilities at each Sub-Centers:
In all six sub-centers facilities are available for coprological examination of endo parasites and slide microscopy for protozoan disease.
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No. of
Laboratories
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Location
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Staff Position
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Equipments.
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14 in Sindh
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Research Laboratory Karachi.
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Research laboratory.
Sr. Research Officer 01
Research Officer 01
Asstt. Research Officer 02
Laboratory Technician 02
Laboratory Attendant 02
Sanitary Worker. 01
  Total 09
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1. PH Meter
2. Autoclave
3. Microwave oven
4. Hot air oven
5. Stirrer
6. Magnetic Heating Stirrers
7. Distillation plant
8. Incubator
9. Centrifuge Machine
10. Microscope
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Diagnostic Laboratory
(1) Karachi
(2) Hyderabad
(3) Sukkur.
(4) Mirpurkhas
(5) Nawabshah
(6) Dadu
(7) Sanghar
(8) Larkana
(9) Khairpur
(10) Shikarpur
(11) Jacobabad
(12) Thatta
(13) Badin
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Staff at each Diagnostic Laboratory.
Research officer 01
Laboratory Technician 01
Laboratory Attendant 01
Chowkidar 01
Sanitary Worker 01
 Total 05
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11. Bio-safety cabinet for Karachi
12. Elisa only for Karachi
13. Water Bath
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Facilities at Research Laboratory Karachi:
1. Karachi Main Lab: A-I specimen collection and submission facility for further diagnosis to National Reference Laboratory at Islamabad.
2. Bacterial and Protozal Disease Diagnosis.
3. Nutritional Evaluation Facilities.
4. Breeding and Incubation Research Facility.
Facilities at Diagnostic Laboratories:
Bacterial and Protozal Disease Diagnosis and A-I Specimen Collection Facility.
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*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 Sindh;
(b) If answer to (a) above be in affirmative, the complete details thereof alongwith the expected time therefor?
ANSWER
MR. ABDUL HAQUE BHURT, Minister for Livestock:
(a) Yes.
(b) The Development Scheme “Establishment of cattle colonies with district and private participation phase-I” for an estimated total cost of Rs. 3328.912 millions has been approved on 20-02-2007. It is expected to be completed by 30-06-2011.
The cattle colonies are to be established at the following places, under phase-I:-
(1) Deh Posarko Taluka Mithi
(2) Deh Rohalri (Taluka Mithi)
(3) Mehrand/ Dodharo (Taluka Diplo) of District Tharparkar
(4) Tando Allahyar
(5) Umerkot
(6) Khairpur
Development work on following three locations is under going.
(1) Deh Rohalri Taluka Mithi, Near Naukot Fort.
(2) Mehrand (Taluka Diplo) of District Tharparkar.
(3) Umerkot
Plots of remaining three location have been identified by District Government and work will start soon.
*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 01-01-08 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
MR. ABDUL HAQUE BHURT, Minister for Livestock:
(a) Details of Veterinary Hospitals, Dispensaries & Centers along with staff sanctioned /working at each Hospital/Dispensary is at Annexure-I, placed on the table of the House.
(b) Since the Veterinary Services have been devolved, therefore District Government are providing budget for medicines and vaccines. However provincial Government is assisting the District Government in controlling trans-boundary animal diseases by providing medicines, vaccines and other inputs to Veterinary Hospitals/Dispensaries/Centers. Special campaigns for the control of Endo and Ecto parasites are also organized by provincial Government.
Budget allocation for Veterinary Hospitals/ Dispensaries for supply of medicines during the year 2007-2008 is at annexure-II, placed on the table of the House.
*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
MR. ABDUL HAQUE BHURT, Minister for Livestock:
(a) No any disease breakout in the domestic animals including Buffaloes, Cows, Sheep and Goats has occurred in the area.
(b) No.
Provision of veterinary services after devolution is the mandate of District Government. However, Provincial Livestock Department is always in close coordination with District authorities.
The Directorate of Animal Husbandry has prepared contingency plan to meet any emergency & ample quantities of Vaccines and Medicines were provided to the District Officers Livestock/ Animal Husbandry of the concerned Districts in the Province.
*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
MR. ABDUL HAQUE BHURT, Minister for Livestock:
(a) No. Government of Sindh has not imported any cattle.
(b) Answer is not in affirmative.
*1031. DR. MUHAMMAD RAFIQUE BANBHAN: Will the Minister for Livestock be pleased to state:-
Number of Veterinary Centres/Doctors available in Taluka Faiz Ganj & Thari Mirwah alongwith budget of each Veterinary Centre exist in Taluka Faiz Ganj & Thari Mirwah District Khairpur Mirs?
ANSWER
MR. ABDUL HAQUE BHURT, Minister for Livestock:
There are 03 Veterinary Dispensaries and 01 Veterinary Centre in Taluka Faiz Ganj with 01 Veterinary Officer and 09 Stock Assistants.
There are 04 Veterinary Dispensaries and 03 Veterinary Centers in Taluka Thari Mirwah with 03 Veterinary Officers and 20 Stock Assistants.
Since the Veterinary Services have been devolved, therefore District Government are providing budget for medicines and vaccines. However provincial Government is assisting the District Government in controlling trans-boundary animal diseases by providing medicines, vaccines and other inputs to Veterinary Hospitals/Dispensaries/Centers. Special campaigns for the control of Endo parasites are also organized by provincial Government.
The Budget for medicines provided to Taluka Faiz Ganj during 2007-2008 is Rs. 37,386/- and budget provided for purchase of medicines to Taluka Thari Mirwah during 2007-2008 is Rs. 83,664/-. Details of budget for each Veterinary Dispensary & Veterinary Centre is as under:-
BUDGET FOR MEDICINES ALLOCATED FOR FOLLOWING VETERINARY
HOSPITAL/DISPENSARY/CENTRES OF TALUKA THARI MIRWAH AND
TALUKA FAIZ GANJ UNDER DISTRICT OFFICER LIVESTOCK/
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY KHAIRPUR FOR THE YEAR 2007-2008.
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Sr. No.
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Name of Taluka
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Name of Institution
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Amount of Medicines
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1.
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Faiz Ganj
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Vety: Disp: Pacca Chang
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15,737
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2.
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Vety: Disp: Bhangu Behan
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15,893
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3.
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Vety: Disp: Zafar Abad
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2,878
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4.
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Vety: Disp: Jajh Regulator
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2,878
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Total
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37,386
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5.
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Thari Mirwah
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Vety: Disp: Thari Mirwah
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22,318
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6.
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Vety: Disp: Haji Soomar Rajar
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16,424,
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7.
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----do----
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Vety: Disp: Setharja
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18,220
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8.
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Vety: Disp: Tarko
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16,168
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9.
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----do----
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Vety: Center Tando Mir Ali
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2,918
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10.
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----do----
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Vety: Center Dubi Khaskhali
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3,478
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11.
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----do----
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Vety: Center Bozdar Wada
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4,139
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Total
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83,664
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G. Total
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121,050
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*1040. MS. HEER ISMAIL 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
MR. ABDUL HAQUE BHURT, Minister for Livestock:
In the Livestock Department following Directorates are engaged in research on Animal and Prevention of Disease:-
(1) Directorate of Animal Breeding Sindh, Hyderabad.
(2) Directorate of Veterinary Research and Diagnosis Sindh Tando Jam.
(3) Directorate of Poultry Production & Research Sindh, Karachi.
(4) Directorate of Animal Husbandry Sindh, Hyderabad.
*1050. MS. HEER ISMAIL 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
MR. ABDUL HAQUE BHURT, Minister for Livestock:
(a) Yes.
(b) Details of category-wise number of staff appointed is details are as under:-
Treatment & Vaccination facilities are provided in the Hospitals to Control Disease.
DISTRICT WISE LIST OF VETERIANRY INSTITUTIONS WORKING IN SINDH PROVINCE
ALONGWITH POSITION OF STAFF SANCTIONED/WORKING IN THESE INSTITUTIONS.
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Sr.
#
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District
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No. of Vety. Hospitals
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No. of Vety. Mobile Unit
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No. of Union Council Vety. Center
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Total
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Allocation of Staff
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Doctors
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Stock Assistant
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Other
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Total
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Sanctio-
ned
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Work-
ing
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Sanctio-
ned
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Work-
ing
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Sanctio-
ned
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Work-ing
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Sanctio-
ned
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Work-
ing
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1.
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Naushahro Feroze
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10
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01
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42
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53
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14
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10
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77
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60
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44
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31
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135
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101
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2.
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Sanghar
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12
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03
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28
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43
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15
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12
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43
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37
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49
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38
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107
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87
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3.
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Karachi
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06
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01
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08
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15
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33
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32
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19
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19
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30
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27
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82
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78
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4.
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Larkana
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08
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01
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16
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25
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18
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12
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48
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46
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40
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36
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106
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94
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5.
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Sukkur
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07
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0
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16
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23
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09
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05
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25
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25
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66
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66
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100
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96
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6.
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Ghotki
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04
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01
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13
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18
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09
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05
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20
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20
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32
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30
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61
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55
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7.
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Mirpurkhas
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10
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01
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50
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61
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20
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19
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24
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24
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28
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27
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72
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70
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8.
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Jamshoro
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01
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01
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18
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20
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10
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07
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20
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14
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27
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21
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57
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42
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9.
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Khairpur
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22
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03
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75
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100
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18
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17
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85
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83
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75
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75
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178
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175
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10.
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Umerkot
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02
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0
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110
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112
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15
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13
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22
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18
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16
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16
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53
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47
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11.
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Tando Allahyar
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03
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0
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07
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10
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07
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05
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14
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08
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14
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11
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35
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24
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12.
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Shikarpur
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08
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01
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22
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31
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13
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13
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26
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21
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47
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47
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86
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81
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13.
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Jacobabad
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05
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01
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20
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26
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04
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03
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17
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17
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26
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26
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47
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46
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14.
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Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed (Nawabshah)
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10
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0
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44
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54
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16
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11
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38
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38
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32
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26
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86
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75
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15.
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Tando Muhammad Khan
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04
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01
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11
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16
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05
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05
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09
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09
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21
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21
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35
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35
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16.
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Thatta
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12
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01
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19
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32
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13
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09
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15
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15
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54
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54
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82
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78
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17.
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Badin
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07
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01
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23
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31
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15
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10
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23
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20
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45
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45
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83
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75
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18.
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Tharparkar
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08
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02
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125
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135
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17
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12
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128
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82
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106
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62
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251
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156
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19.
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Hyderabad
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04
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01
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13
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18
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28
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23
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26
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21
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39
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39
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93
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83
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20.
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Kashmore
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06
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0
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08
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14
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03
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03
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12
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11
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11
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11
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26
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25
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21.
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Matiari
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07
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0
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23
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30
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10
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10
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23
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23
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20
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20
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53
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53
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22.
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Qambar/ Shandadkot
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08
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0
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21
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29
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07
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07
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13
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13
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18
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18
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38
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38
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23.
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Dadu
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08
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03
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68
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79
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15
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10
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61
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61
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54
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54
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130
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125
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TOTAL SINDH PROVINCE
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172
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23
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780
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975
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314
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253
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788
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685
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894
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801
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1996
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1739
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*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
MR. ABDUL HAQUE BHURT, Minister for Livestock:
(a) No. case of mad Cow Disease (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy or BSE) has been reported in the province.
(b) Replay is not affirmative.
*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
MR. ABDUL HAQUE BHURT, Minister for Livestock:
No.
*1314. MR. ARIF MUSTAFA JATOI: Will the Minister for Livestock be pleased to state:-
(a) Is it a fact that project called S.L.S.P. has been launched to boost livestock production in the province;
(b) If answer to (a) above be in affirmative, salient features of the scheme as well as Methodology of the program, Staffing, funding & number of districts to be covered?
ANSWER
MR. ABDUL HAQUE BHURT, Minister for Livestock:
(a) Yes SLSP has been working in Sindh province since 2003-04.
(b) The Project was designed for the ERADICATION OF RINDER PEST DISEASE IN PAKISTAN" and Pakistan was declared free of RINDER PEST in May 2007. Revised document titled “STRENGHTHENING OF LIVETSOCK. SERVICES PROJECT” with the following objects:-
1. Improving animal nutrition through enhanced availability of feed/fodder.
2. Establishing proper marketing systems to meet local and export requirements
3. Establishing reliable Livestock management information systems at Federal, Provincial and district levels.
4. Enhancing the Federal and Provincial Government Capabilities to address policy issues of the livestock sector.
5. Up-dating and harmonizing livestock legislation at Federal and Provincial levels.
Methodology
The project is working on Four Results
1. Public and Private sector service delivery mechanism
2. Disease reporting and surveillance system
3. Integrated models for improved productivity and service delivery.
4. Information and communication (IMS) system
Staffing
Co-Mangers
National Co-Manager (GoP) 01
European Co-Manager (EU) 01
Deputy Project Director (GoP) on deputation. 01
Monitoring Officer (GoP) on deputation 01
Social Mobilzer (EU) 01
Public Relation Officer (EU) 01
Accounts Assistant (EU) 01
Admin. Assistant (EU) 01
Assistant Project Secretary (F.U) 01
Funding is provided by the European commission 75 % and Government of Pakistan 25% (EU/GoP).
Covering six districts.
1. Tharta
2. Badin
3. Dadu
4. Sanghar
5. Khairpur
6. Tharparkar Mithi
Karachi:- HADI BUX BURIRO
the 12th February, 2009. Secretary
Provincial Assembly of Sindh |
