PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH

LAW, PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND CRIMINAL PROSECUTION DEPARTMENT

LIST OF STARRED ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR

FRIDAY, THE 28^THAUGUST, 2026

727    *MR. MUHAMMAD SHABBIR QURESHI:  

WILL THE MINISTER FOR LAWBE PLEASED TO STATE: -

(a)   Is it fact that a scheme of construction of officers/ official’sresidential accommodation for the Prosecutors in Sindh with the cost of Rs.359. million to be completed by June 2021;

(b)   If answer to (a) above be in the affirmative, detail of work completed and amount spend to-date?

ANSWER

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MR. ZIA-UL- HASSAN LANJAR, MINISTER FOR LAW: 

Yes,

This is block scheme which is being executed in both regions i.e. Hyderabad and Sukkur out of which 11 Units are in the region of Chief Engineer Buildings Hyderabad which are in advance stage of construction.

The scheme is presently under revision due to cost escalation and enforcement of new Composite Schedule of Rate 2024; the scheme will be completed after approval of the revised rough cost estimate and the availability of funds.

1471  *MR. SAJJAD ALI SOOMRO:  

WILL THE MINISTER FOR LAW BE PLEASED TO STATE: -

Grade-wise how many persons were provided jobs in Law Department during 2023-24 whether all the requirements were fulfilled for their appointment, if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

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MR. ZIA-UL- HASSAN LANJAR, MINISTER FOR LAW: 

During the period from 2023-2024 following persons were appointed in Law Department after completing all legal and procedural formalities.

2153  *MR. MUHAMMAD ASIF MOOSA:  

WILL THE MINISTER FOR LAW BE PLEASED TO STATE: - 

What is the total budget allocated to the law department for the current financial year?

ANSWER

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MR. ZIA-UL- HASSAN LANJAR, MINISTER FOR LAW: 

The total budget allocated under the Head of Accounts “SC21118 Law & Parliamentary Affairs (Voted)” and “SC24118 Law & Parliamentary Affairs (Charged)” as well as budget for Development projects for the CFY 2025-26 is as under: -

(Rs. In million)

2157  *MR. FAYAZ ALI BUTT:  

WILL THE MINISTER FOR LAW BE PLEASED TO STATE: -

What is the total number of male & female judges currently serving in Sindh?

ANSWER

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MR. ZIA-UL- HASSAN LANJAR, MINISTER FOR LAW: 

The total number of male & female judges currently serving in Sindh is as under: -

2158  *MS. Nazhat Pathan:  

WILL THE MINISTER FOR LAW BE PLEASED TO STATE: -

Number of Bar Associations in Sindh for whom the Sindh Government granted funds and whether such budget has been audited?

ANSWER

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MR. ZIA-UL- HASSAN LANJAR, MINISTER FOR LAW:

There are fifty-five (55) registered Bar associations in Sindh including Sindh Bar Council:

·         High Court Bar Association 05

·         District Bar Associations 25

·         Taluka Bar Associations 24

During the financial year 2025–26, funds amounting to Rs.250.000 million were allocated for Bar associations. Out of the total allocation, Rs.42.000 million was granted to various Bar associations details is at Annexure placed on the Table of House. The budget allocated for Bar associations is subject to audit by the Director General Audit Sindh.

2184  *Syed Muhammad Usman:  

WILL THE MINISTER FOR LAW BE PLEASED TO STATE: -

 Number of pending civil, criminal, family, or banking court cases,additionally, efforts have been made in terms of laws or legislation to ensure the provision of speedy and affordable justice for the people of Sindh? 

ANSWER

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MR. ZIA-UL- HASSAN LANJAR, MINISTER FOR LAW:

District-wise pendency of cases in Sindh as on 30.06.2026.

Pendency of Cases in Banking Courts as on 30.06.2026

2187  *Syed Muhammad Usman:  

WILL THE MINISTER FOR LAW BE PLEASED TO STATE: -

Number of officers of other departments working on deputation in Law Department along with reasons thereof?

ANSWER

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MR. ZIA-UL- HASSAN LANJAR, MINISTER FOR LAW:

No officer belonging to other department is presently working in the Law, Parliamentary Affairs & Criminal Prosecution Department Government of Sindh.

KARACHI:                                                               G.M UMAR FAROOQ

DATED THE 27^thAUGUST, 2026                                      SECRETARY

PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH