Assembly Business

List of Business

PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH

ORDERS OF THE DAY

TUESDAY, THE 27^TH JANUARY, 2015.

Business to be brought forward before the Legislature on Tuesday, the 27^th January, 2015 at 10.00 a.m.

I.       (A)     RECITATION FROM THE HOLY QUR’AN.

(B)     NAAT SHAREEF.

II.      QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

            (Finance Department)

III.    LEAVE APPLICATION OF MEMBERS, IF ANY.

IV.     PRIVILEGE MOTION NO. 02 OF 2015; GIVEN NOTICE OF BY MR. GHULAM QADIR CHANDIO, MPA REGARDING MR. GHOUS BUX JATOI, DEPUTY MANAGER, REGIONAL STORE, HESCO, SHAHEED BENAZIRABAD MISBEHAVED WITH THE MOVER.

V.       ADJOURNMENT MOTION NO. 02 OF 2014;GIVEN NOTICE OF BY MR. MUHAMMAD HUSSAIN KHAN, MPA  REGARDING MERIT IS TOTALLY IGNORED IN APPOINTMENT BY SINDH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT.

VI.       MOTION FOR LEAVE TO INTRODUCE THE FOLLOWING PRIVATE BILLS:-

1.    Bill No. 10 of 2014-The Sindh Universities Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2014;given notice of by Syed Khalid Ahmed, MPA.

2.    Bill No. 01 of 2015-The Sindh Institute of Management and Technology Bill, 2015;given notice of by Mr. Tariq Masood Arain, MPA.

VII.     PRIVATE RESOLUTIONS:

1.    Resolution No. 50; given notice of by Mr. Nand Kumar, MPA regarding to ensure implementation of 05% Quota reserved for Minority in employment in Government Jobs.

2.    Resolution No. 14; given notice of by Ms. Saira Shahliani, MPA regarding to take steps to open burn centers in all the districts of Sindh.

3.    Resolution No. 52; given notice of by Ms. Khairunisa Mughal, MPA regarding to impose ban on Dharnas in which public roads are blocked.

4.    Resolution No. 51; given notice of by Ms. Nusrat Bano Seher Abbasi, MPA regarding to ensure promotion of Doctors who are waiting since many years.

5.    Resolution No. 199; given notice of by Mr. Poonjo Bheel, MPA regarding employment in Sindh Coal Authority and financial relief be provided to the people of District Tharparkar.

VIII.    CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING PRIVATE BILLS:-

1.    Bill No. 05 of 2013- The Mandatory DNA Testing Bill, 2013;given notice of by Ms. Sharmila Sahebah Faruqui, MPA.

2.    Bill No. 08 of 2013-The Sindh Prohibition of Dowry Bill, 2013;given notice of by Ms. Sharmila Sahebah Faruqui, MPA.

3.    Bill No. 03 of 2014- The Sindh Environmental Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2014;given notice of by Syed Khalid Ahmed, MPA.

4.    Bill No. 06 of 2014- The Sindh Highway Patrol Bill, 2014;given notice of by Engineer Sabir Hussain Kaimkhani, MPA.

5.    Bill No. 07 of 2014- The Sindh Police Rules 1934 (Amendment) Bill, 2014;given notice of by Engineer Sabir Hussain Kaimkhani, MPA.

IX.                   PRIVATE MOTIONS:

1.    Motion No. 37; given notice of by Ms. Naila Munir, MPA regarding to construct Ramp in every commercial building and hospitals for the disabled and aged persons.

2.    Motion No. 73; given notice of by Mr. Muhammad Iftikhar Alam, MPA regarding to ensure to grow trees in the Province of Sindh to control pollution.

3.    Motion No. 136; given notice of by Ms. Khairunisa Mughal, MPA regarding to appoint Diabetologist & Neurologist in each Taluka Headquarter Hospital in the Province.

4.    Motion No. 78; given notice of by Sheikh Abdullah, MPA regarding incidents of accidents occurred day by day due to damages of roads.

5.    Motion No. 42; given notice of by Syed Khalid Ahmed, MPA regarding K-IV Project must immediately start to fulfill the drinking water requirement of Karachi.

X.               AMENDMENT IN RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH AS CONTEMPLATED BY SUB-RULE 4(A) OF RULE 267 OF RULES OF PROCEDURE:

1.    Motion for leave to introduce the amendment in Rules of Procedure of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh; given notice of by Syed Khalid Ahmed, MPA.

2.    Motion for leave to introduce the amendment in Rules of Procedure of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh; given notice of by Mr. Muhammad Hussain Khan, MPA.

3.    Motion for leave to introduce the amendment in Rules of Procedure of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh; given notice of by Ms. Heer Soho, MPA.

4.    Motion for leave to introduce the amendment in Rules of Procedure of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh; given notice of by Syed Khalid Ahmed, MPA and Ms. Heer Soho, MPA.

5.    Motion for leave to introduce the amendment in Rules of Procedure of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh; given notice of by Ms. Heer Soho, MPA.

XI.                   ANY OTHER BUSINESS WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE CHAIR.

KARACHI, THE                                                                     G.M.UMAR FAROOQ

26^TH JANUARY, 2015.                                                                SECRETARY

PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH

Summary of Proceedings

“This Assembly resolves that everyday lots of burning cases happens all over the Province but due to the shortage of burning centers the victims do not get the first aid treatment and face death. The Government of Sindh may take steps to open Burns Centers in all the districts of Sindh.”

“This House resolves that Provincial Government impose ban on Dharnas in which public roads are blocked which cause problems for the people in the Province.”

“This House is of the opinion that Provincial Government appoint Diabetologist & Neurologist in each Taluka Headquarter Hospital in the Province and equip hospitals (all) with the facility of C.T. Scan.”

PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

LIST OF STARRED ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR

TUESDAY THE 27^TH JANUARY, 2015.

 *415. MS. HEER SOHO: Will the Minister for Finance be pleased to state:-

Fund allocated during 2008-13 under the head of new recruitments along with the amount so far utilized out of above?

 ANSWER

SYED MURAD ALI SHAH, Minister for Finance:

The year-wise budgetary allocation under the Employees Related Expenditure and number of posts created through SNE 2009-10 to 2013-14 is given below:-

 Rs. in Million

Flag “A”                Flag “B”

 It may be clarified that funds allocated through SNE (Schedule of New Expenditure) to the respective Administrative Departments of Government of Sindh is merged with Regular budgetary allocation and utilized in respective Object Elements under Employees Related Expenditure and as such no separate utilization of funds cannot be determined.

 Details at Annexure, “A” and “B” are placed on the table of the House.

 *469. MS. HEER SOHO: Will the Minister for Finance be pleased to state:-

(a)   Is it a fact that Sindh Bank is also working to facilitate Benazir Income Support Program;

(b)   If answer to (a) above be in the affirmative, the details thereof?

 ANSWER

SYED MURAD ALI SHAH, Minister for Finance:

(a)      Yes, Sindh Bank is facilitating the Benazir Income Support Program since April, 2012.

(b)      Sindh Bank is one of the six designated Banks has been allocated the district of Tando Muhamamd Khan where total expected beneficiaries are more than 60,000. Till date more than 32,000 beneficiaries have been served. Sindh Bank has installed 4 ATMs in the district and 10 ATMs are available from other banks in the nearby area within same district. The ATM card provided to beneficiaries may be used to withdraw the cash from any ATM in Pakistan.

To provide this service Sindh Bank is directly connected to NADRA as well as to BISP head quarters and all activity is closely monitored by BISP.

The total amount disbursed through Sindh Bank as on 15 August, 2013 is more than       Rs. 403 million in 134, 443 transactions.

 *470. MS. HEER SOHO: Will the Minister for Finance be pleased to state:-

(a)   Is it a fact that Sindh Bank has provided agricultural loans to small growers through Benazir card;

(b)   If answer to (a) above be in the affirmative, the details thereof?

 ANSWER

SYED MURAD ALI SHAH, Minister for Finance:

(a)      Yes.

(b)       

 *730. MS. NAHEED BEGUM: Will the Minister for Finance be pleased to state:-

(a)   District-wise number of branches of Sindh Bank established;

(b)   Is it a fact that branches of Sindh Bank have also been established in other provinces;

(c)    If answer to (b) above be in the affirmative, the details thereof?

 ANSWER

SYED MURAD ALI SHAH, Minister for Finance:

(a)      The district wise branches detail is provided in Annexure-I, placed on the table of the House.

(b)      Yes.

(c)      Yes. the detail is provided in Annexure-I, placed on the table of the House.

 *1886. ENGINEER SABIR HUSSAIN KAIM KHANI: Will the Minister for Finance be pleased to state:-

Measures taken by Sindh Investment Board for agricultural and industrial development in the province?

ANSWER

SYED MURAD ALI SHAH, Minister for Finance:

The Sindh Enterprise Development Fund (SEDF) has been created to promote and encourage investment in agri-business Small and Medium Enterprises SMEs for multiple economic benefits and major push to the wide agri-economy.

Interest rate subsidy is extended to value addition projects in following agri-clusters;

Ø  Dairy and Livestock

Ø  Poultry

Ø  Fisheries

Ø  Mango

Ø  Banana

Ø  Dates

Ø  Guava

Ø  Rice

Ø  Cotton

Ø  Red Chilies

List of beneficiaries of SEDF interest rate subsidy schemes is at Annexure, placed on the table of the House.

 *2659. MR. MUHAMMAD MOIN AAMIR PIRZADA: Will the Minister for Finance be pleased to state:-

Number of posts filled in Finance department on urban quota during 01-01-2008 to          15-03-2013 along with name, post, BPS and domicile of each employee?

 ANSWER

SYED MURAD ALI SHAH, Minister for Finance:

The requisite information is at Annexure, placed on the table of the House.

 *2826. MS. NUSRAT SEHER ABBASI: Will the Minister for Finance be pleased to state:-

Share provided to Sindh by the Federal Government under NFC Award during 2009 to 2012?

 ANSWER

SYED MURAD ALI SHAH, Minister for Finance:

The Share of the Province of Sindh in the Divisible Pool of Taxes provided by the Federal Government under N.F.C Award during the financial years, 2009-10 through 2013-14 is as follows:-

 (Rs. In million)

Karachi:-                                      G. M. Umar Farooq

the 26^th January, 2015.                        Secretary

                                                Provincial Assembly of Sindh.