As advised by the Chief Minister and in exercise of the powers conferred upon me under clause (1) of Article-112 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 and other provisions enabling me in this behalf, Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori, Governor of Sindh, hereby dissolve the Provincial Assembly of Sindh on 11th day of August, 2023 at 9:00 p.m.
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Sitting on 15th November 2018

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List of Business

PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH

ORDERS OF THE DAY

THURSDAY, THE 15TH NOVEMBER, 2018

 

Business to be brought forward before the Legislature on Thursday, the 15th November, 2018 at 10.00 a.m.

 

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

(B)     NAAT SHAREEF.

 

II.      QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

            (Culture, Tourism & Antiquities Department)

 

III.      CALL ATTENTION NOTICES:

 

1.    CALL ATTENTION NOTICE NO. 28 OF 2018;GIVEN NOTICE OF BY MS. RANA ANSAR, MPA: Will the Honourable Minister for Local Government, Sindh may please to give answer/statement that Shah Faisal Colony bridge before the star gate is in deplorable condition and roads are very deteriorated, kindly repair the said bridge because it is a matter of Public importance?

2.    CALL ATTENTION NOTICE NO. 32 OF 2018;GIVEN NOTICE OF BY MS. NUSRAT BANO SEHAR ABBASI, MPA: Will the Honourable Minister for Education & Literacy, Sindh may please to give answer/statement that reason for stopping the salary of teachers those are being transferred from one School to another with district and they are compelled to visit Sindh Secretariat for Biometric?

3.    CALL ATTENTION NOTICE NO. 40 OF 2018;GIVEN NOTICE OF BY MR. ADEEL SHAHZAD, MPA: Will the Honourable Minister for Home, Sindh may please to give answer/statement that street crimes being increased day by day due to poor arrangements of security in my Constituency PS-118 Orangi Town, Karachi. To stop/control the said crimes CCTV Cameras be installed there and be monitored by the area Police Station?

4.    CALL ATTENTION NOTICE NO. 31 OF 2018;GIVEN NOTICE OF BY MS. RABIA KHATOON, MPA: Will the Honourable Minister for Local Government, Sindh may please to give answer/statement that there are many factories of Mineral Water are working in Karachi. Those factories are supplying water in all over Karachi without treatment. What action is being taken against those factories?

5.    CALL ATTENTION NOTICE NO. 49 OF 2018;GIVEN NOTICE OF BY MR. KHURRAM SHER ZAMAN, MPA: Will the Honourable Minister for Local Government, Sindh may please to give answer/statement that residents of Kharadar are facing severe shortage of water even after several meetings with KW&SB nothing has been done yet?

IV.     LEAVE APPLICATION OF MEMBERS, IF ANY.

 

V.       PRIVILEGE MOTION, IF ANY.

 

VI.     ADJOURNMENT MOTION NO. 05 OF 2018; GIVEN NOTICE OF BY MR. NADEEM AHMED SIDDIQUI, MPA REGARDING WATER SHORTAGE IN HYDERABAD.

 

VII.     INTRODUCTION OF THE GOVERNMENT BILL NO. 02 OF 2018-THE SINDH PRESS, NEWSPAPERS, NEWS AGENCIES AND BOOKS REGISTRATION BILL, 2018.

 

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

 

 

KARACHI, THE                                                                     G.M.UMAR FAROOQ

14TH NOVEMBER, 2018.                                                              SECRETARY

PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH

 

Summary of Proceedings

PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH

CULTURE, TOURISM & ANTIQUITIES DEPARTMENT

LIST OF STARRED ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR

THURSDAY THE 15TH NOVEMBER, 2018

 

*08.     Mr. Arif Mustafa Jatoi:         Will the Minister for Culture, Tourism & Antiquities be please to state:-

 

Number of domestic and international tourists visited the Province during 01-01-2018 to 30-09-2018?

                                                                         ANSWER

SYED SARDAR ALI SHAH, MINISTER FOR CULTURE, TOURISM & ANTIQUITIES:

 

Number of Domestic and International Tourists who visited the province of Sindh during 01.01.2018 to 30.09.2018 are as under,

Domestic Tourists:               271202.

International Tourists:          2125.

The figure has been taken from the record of historical sites and from the facilities of STDC. However, a large number of foreign as well as domestic tourists visit Sindh and utilize private facilities. Their number cannot be ascertained. Details is annexedplaced on the Table of the House.

 

*103.   Mr. Arif Mustafa Jatoi:         Will the Minister for Culture, Tourism & Antiquities be please to state:-

(a)    Is it a fact that Frere Hall is being handed over to a private organization;

(b)   If answer to (a) above is affirmative, terms and conditions for the same?

ANSWER

SYED SARDAR ALI SHAH, MINISTER FOR CULTURE, TOURISM & ANTIQUITIES:

 

Frere Hall is protected under Antiquities Act 1975. Presently the same is under administrative control of KMC. However it has been surfaced through media that Frere Hall is being handed over to private organization through MOU. In this regard, our department has not been intimated thereof officially.

 

*456.   Mr. Arsalan Taj Hussain:      Will the Minister for Culture, Tourism & Antiquities be please to state:-

 

(a)                Whether there are any plans to restore and maintain archeological sites across Sindh;

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

 

ANSWER

SYED SARDAR ALI SHAH, MINISTER FOR CULTURE, TOURISM & ANTIQUITIES:

 

It is to state that after the 18th Constitutional Amendment, 129 Archaeological Sites & Historical Monuments are transferred / devolved from Federal Government to Culture, Tourism & Antiquities Department, GOS in 2011. The overall conditions of 129 transferred Archaeological Sites and Monuments were deplorable due to lack of maintenance.  Since then realizing the condition of sites and monuments, various development schemes for different sites and monuments have been prepared by the Department and implementing successfully to restore the original features of cultural jewels. An umbrella Scheme namely “Protection, Preservation of Protected Archaeological Sites and Monuments in Sindh prepared and through this scheme several archaeological sites and monuments are preserved in their original condition.

Besides, Department has prepared the various schemes and implementing the Conservation work to restore the Cultural Heritage for coming generations.

 

                                                           

*547.   Mr. Khurram Sher Zaman:   Will the Minister for Culture, Tourism & Antiquities be please to state:-

 

(a)    Is it a fact that assets/properties i.e. central archaeological library in Karachi,  National Heritage Fund, and PTDC assets including a motel in Hawksbay,  tourist information center in Thatta, a motel and tourist information Centre in Mohenjodaro and 32 canal lands in Sukkur have been devolved from center to the department;

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

 

ANSWER

SYED SARDAR ALI SHAH, MINISTER FOR CULTURE, TOURISM & ANTIQUITIES:

 

The central archaeological Library and National Heritage Fund have been devolved but not transferred to Sindh Province.Also despite devolution, PTDC’s assets including a Motel on Hawks Bay Karachi, a Tourist Information Center in Thatta, a Motel and Tourist Information Centre in Moen-jo-Daro& 32 Canal lands in Sukkur have not been transferred from Centre to Tourism Department Government of Sindh so far.

*604.   Mr. Rabistan Khan:   Will the Minister for Culture, Tourism & Antiquities be please to state:-

 

(a)    Is it a fact that historical palace constructed like “Taj Mahal” near TandoBhago is devastated;,

(b)   If answer to (a) above is affirmative, steps taken by department for its betterment?

 

ANSWER

SYED SARDAR ALI SHAH, MINISTER FOR CULTURE, TOURISM & ANTIQUITIES:

 

It is to state that the place like Taj Mahal in TandoBhago district Badin is called Sahiban Mahal. According to our survey the place has not been devastated, but has not been given due care. Since it is private property, the onus lies on the owner for proper maintenance.

 

 

G.M Umar Farooq

Secretary

Provincial Assembly of Sindh

Karachi:

Dated the 14th November, 2018