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The Provincial Assembly of Sindh on Monday passed unanimously "The Sindh Local Government (Amendment) Bill, 2014", after its third reading clause by clause.
Provincial Assembly of Sindh in its sitting held on Monday, the 20th October, 2014 has unanimously passed the following Resolution moved by Ms. Mahtab Akbar Shah Rashdi, MPA and Dr. Sikander Mandhro, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Sindh:-
“Whereas the members of Sindh Assembly believe that for intellectual and educational renaissance in Sindh, World classic on Philosophy, History, Natural and Social Scienecs, Art, Literature, Religious and other disciplines of Humanities should be translated from other languages into sindhi and classics of Sindhi Literature from Sindhi into other languages.
Whereas members of Sindh Assembly understand that such colossal task could only be accomplished through establishing a center of excellence which should be named after such a personality, who has devoted his entire life in the pursuit of such cause. There can’t be a better name than Mr. Muhammad Ibrahim Joyo, who without any doubt is the intellectual icon of the modern Sindh. Sindh can’t present a better tribute to him than naming such a Bureau of Translation after his name.
Whereas it is assumed that such prestigious Bureau of Translation should be established in Hyderabad/ Karachi, with independent Board of Governors and required grant alongwith complete infrastructure and required meritorious human resource.
It is resolved that, the establishment of Mohammad Ibrahim Joyo Bureau of Translation should be implemented at the eraliset and that the Government of Sindh shall;
Allocate land and adequate funds for the Construction of Building at Hyderabad or Karachi.”
Provincial Assembly of Sindh in its sitting held on Monday, the 20th October, 2014 has unanimously passed the following Resolution moved by Ms. Nusrat Bano Seher Abbasi, MPA, Dr. Muhammad Rafique Banbhan, MPA, Mr. Saeed khan Nizamani, MPA, Mr. Nand Kumar, MPA and Ms. Mahtab Akbar Shah Rashdi, MPA:-
“This Assembly condemns the Indian Army attack on civilian areas and has violated the line of control due to which more than 12 people have martyred , this Assembly also resolves to pay tribute to Pakistan Army who bravely facing the situation and counter the attacks of Indian Army.”
Provincial Assembly of Sindh in its sitting held on Monday, the 20th October, 2014 has unanimously passed the following Resolution moved by Ms. Iram Khalid, MPA:-
“This House congratulates Ms. Malala Yousufzai on being awarded Nobel Prize. This exceptional historic achievement is an acknowledgement of her valiant efforts and services for the education of girls in Pakistan. It is a great honour for all Pakistanis and would help in promoting education for children particularly for girls in areas where women are still deprived of their equal rights as citizens.”
Provincial Assembly of Sindh in its sitting held on Monday, the 20th October, 2014 has unanimously passed the following Resolution moved by Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, MPA and Nawab Muhammad Taimur Talpur, MPA:-
“This Assembly resolves and recommends to the Sindh Government to approach the Federal Government to fix the support price of Cotton as Rs. 1000/= per 40 kg and that of Rice as Rs. 500 per 40 kg.”
Provincial Assembly of Sindh in its sitting held on Monday, the 20th October, 2014 has unanimously passed the following Resolution moved by Ms. Khairunisa Mughal, MPA, Ms. Nusrat Sultana, MPA, Ms. Iram Khalid, MPA, Ms. Sharmila Sahebah Farooqi, MPA/ Special Assistant to Chief Minister for Culture, Mr. Nisar Ahmed Khuhro, Senior Minister for Education & Literacy, Sindh, Dr. Sikander Mandhro, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Sindh, Mr. Makhdoom Jamil-u-Zaman, Minister for Revenue, Sindh, Syed Faseeh Ahmed Shah, MPA, Ms. Kulsoom Akhtar Chandio, MPA, Dr. Sajeela Leghari, MPA, Ms. Shamim Mumtaz, MPA, Ms. Ghazala Siyal, MPA, Ms. Saira Shahliani, MPA, Ms. Rehana Leghari, MPA, Ms. Farhat Seemi, MPA, Nawab Muhammad Taimur Talpur, MPA, Mr. Fayaz Ali Butt, MPA, Dr. Sikandar Shoro, MPA, Dr. Lal Chand Ukrani, MPA, Mr. Muhammad Sajid Jokhio, MPA and Syed Zia Abbas Shah, MPA:-
RESOLUTION MOVED BY MS. KHAIRUNISA MUGHAL, MPA.
“This Assembly congratulates Mr. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman, PPP who made his formal political debut in a massive rally on the 18th October, 2014 vowing to resist extremism and will lead Pakistan to prosperity and development.”
RESOLUTION MOVED BY MS. NUSRAT SULTANA, MPA.
“This House congratulates Mr. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman, PPP on continuing his mother Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto’s mission with a commitment to fight against terrorism and lead Pakistan to prosperity and development.”
RESOLUTION MOVED BY MS. IRAM KHALID, MPA.
“This House congratulates Mr. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and the workers of Pakistan Peoples Party for their historic public meeting at Mazar-e-Quaid on October 18th, 2014. The House reaffirms its commitments and support for the goals and aspirations of Mr. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and pray for success of his mission for fulfilling the promises and dreams of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto for welfare of the poor people of Pakistan.”
RESOLUTION MOVED BY MS. SHARMILA SAHEBAH FAROOQI, MPA/SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO CHIEF MINISTER FOR CULTURE.
“This House congratulates Chairperson PPP Mr. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for holding a historic gathering/ jalsa on 18th October, 2014 at Karachi to pay tribute to the martyrs of democracy Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto and all those who have laid their lives for a peaceful democratic Pakistan. We also support his advice to the Government of Sindh for online tenders and jobs to ensure transparency.”
PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH
FOREST DEPARTMENT
LIST OF STARRED ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR
MONDAY THE 20TH OCTOBER, 2014.
*321. MS. NUSRAT SEHER ABBASI: Will the Minister for Forest be pleased to state:-
(a) Is it a fact that lot of food stuff spoils in the province due to non-availability of cold storage;
(b) If answer to (a) above be in the affirmative, the steps being taken by the government in this regard?
ANSWER
MR. GAYAN CHAND, Minister for Forest:
(a) Sindh Forest Department has been mandated for conservation, protection and development of forestry resources in Sindh.
As far as the establishment of cold storage for avoiding food spoiling is concerned, it will be much appropriate if the views of concerned organization (Food/Agriculture Department) may be sought.
(b) Does not pertain to Sindh Forest Department.
*322. MS. NUSRAT SEHER ABBASI: Will the Minister for Forest be pleased to state:-
(a) Is it a fact that due to failure of LBOD and RBOD projects destruction has been caused on large scale and mangrove forests are decaying;
(b) If answer to (a) above is affirmative, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?
ANSWER
MR. GAYAN CHAND, Minister for Forest:
(a) No, it is not a fact that LBOD and RBOD have any effect on the decaying of mangrove forests. Basically RBOD and LBOD have been aimed at draining sub-surface and storm water to creek system and their existence has no direct affect on mangrove as the mangrove stands do not exist in the direct spillage of LBOD and RBOD and their location is away from the estuaries.
(b) Not applicable.
*1464. MS. NUSRAT SEHER ABBASI: Will the Minister for Forest be pleased to state:-
District-wise details regarding the deforestation by the private people during 2009-2013 onwards along with the complaints registered and number of trees cut?
ANSWER
MR. GAYAN CHAND, Minister for Forest:
Forests are open properly and prone to damage by the local people due to various reasons including growing poverty. The forest functionaries are vigilant to control unauthorized cutting of trees/deforestation and however in case of any offence is taken place, timely cognizance is taken and offence is compounded as per provision of Forest Act 1927. Besides, action is taken against defaulting forest staff including imposition of penalties. However, district wise details regarding the deforestation by the private people during 2009-13 onwards alongwith complaint registered and number of trees cut during the period under report are as under:-
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Name of Districts
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Number of complaints registered
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Number of trees cut
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Compensation recovered (Rs.)
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FOR
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FIR
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Matiari
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46
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13
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3057
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609,300
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Shaheed Benazirabad
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14
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09
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3206
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100,800
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Sanghar
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164
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05
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1251
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513,390
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Mithi
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108
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02
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60
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381,650
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Umerkot
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16
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01
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63
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54,250
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Mirpurkhas
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01
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--
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14
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20,000
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Ghotki
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299
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--
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1005
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1,421,136
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Sukkur
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77
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02
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514
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1,636,500
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Shikarpur
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15
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--
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22
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148,500
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Khairpur
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11
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05
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461
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208,000
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Naushero Feroze
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04
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--
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90
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65,000
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Dadu
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--
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05
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3765
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--
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Jamshoro
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--
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03
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3535
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--
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Larkana
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--
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07
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12800
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--
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Kashmore @ Kandhkot
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--
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08
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230
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--
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Sujawal
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--
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05
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148
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27,500
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Total
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755
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65
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30,221
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5,186,026
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The value and compensation is recovered as per schedule of rates, which is revised from time to time.
*1743. ENGINEER SABIR HUSSAIN KAIM KHANI: Will the Minister for Forest be pleased to state:-
Amount spent on afforestation campaign by Forest department during last season and measures taken to achieve the targets as well as percentage/ratio of success in afforestation campaign alongside coast of sea?
ANSWER
MR. GAYAN CHAND, Minister for Forest:
Tree plantation campaigns are regular activities of Sindh Forest Department (SFD). In a year, two plantation campaigns i.e. Spring and Monsoon are carried by the department. Detail of these campaigns during last year 2013 is as under:
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Season
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Target
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Achievement
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Success Percentage
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Spring 2013
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7.00 million
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8.33 million
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62%
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Monsoon 2013
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8.00 million
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8.00 million
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63%
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Total
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15.00 million
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16.33 million
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63%
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Special Measures
Apart from the above campaigns, SFD always thrilled to fight against the climate change and missed no chance to take active part in plantation activities particularly on environment related occasions. By maintaining its traditional history, SFD established a new world record by planting 847,275 saplings of mangrove species at Kharo Chaan, Thatta in collaboration with Ministry of Climate Change & Sindh Coastal Community Development Project on 22nd June, 2013. An amount of Rs. 6.50 million was spent on this activity which was funded by Sindh Coastal Community Development Authority. The survival percentage of saplings planted is 70% to 80% as monitored on 16.05.2014.
Karachi:- G. M. Umar Farooq
the 16th October, 2014. Secretary
Provincial Assembly of Sindh.
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