PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH
ORDERS OF THE DAY
MONDAY, THE 23RD SEPTEMBER, 2024
Business to be brought forward before the Legislature on Monday, the 23rd September, 2024 at 12.00Noon.
I. (A) RECITATION FROM THE HOLY QUR’AN.
(B) NAAT SHAREEF.
II. OATH BY THE MEMBERS-ELECT WHO HAVE NOT YET MADE OATH AND SIGNING OF ROLL OF MEMBERS, IF ANY.
III. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
(Industries and Commerce Department)
IV. CALL ATTENTION NOTICES:
01. CALL ATTENTION NOTICE NO. 22 OF 2024; GIVEN NOTICE OF BY MR. MUHAMMAD RASHID KHAN, MPA: Will the Honourable Minister for STEVTA, Sindh may please to give answer/statement that Transport facility is not available to students in Technical College Hyderabad but transport fee is being charged. What steps the Government is taking in this regard?
02. CALL ATTENTION NOTICE NO. 25 OF 2024;GIVEN NOTICE OF BY SYED MUHAMMAD USMAN, MPA: Will the Honourable Minister for Universities & Boards, Sindh may please to give answer/ statement thattake serious action towards the urgent matter of student transport and hike in fee structure at Karachi Metropolitan University.
03. CALL ATTENTION NOTICE NO. 27 OF 2024;GIVEN NOTICE OF BY MR. SHARIQ JAMAL, MPA: Will the Honourable Minister for Health, Sindh may please to give answer/ statement that a Trauma Center has been established in Khokhrapar Hospital by the Government of Sindh, what steps are being taken for posting of Paramedical Staff and to provide furniture, machineries and allied equipment by the Government of Sindh.
04. CALL ATTENTION NOTICE NO. 23 OF 2024;GIVEN NOTICE OF BY MR. MUHAMMAD OWAIS, MPA: Will the Honourable Minister for Local Government, Sindh may please to give answer/ statement that in my Constituency, PS-96 Korangi District, groundwater is being extracted illegally, resulting in a significant decline in the water table. Will the Honourable Minister for Local Government Department be pleased to answer/state the measures being taken by the Sindh Government to address this issue?
05. CALL ATTENTION NOTICE NO. 26 OF 2024; GIVEN NOTICE OF BY MS. HEER SOHO, MPA: Will the Honourable Minister for Transport & Mass Transit, Sindh may please to give answer/ statement that in regards to providing convenient transportation, such as Red Bus / Green Bus services for Secretariat and other Government employees. This will ease their commuting challenges, boost productivity and reduce their financial burden. Additionally, the Government will save on transport allowances, easing the treasury’s strain. I urge the Government of Sindh to take swift action to implement these services for the benefit of employees.
06. CALL ATTENTION NOTICE NO. 24 OF 2024;GIVEN NOTICE OF BY MR. FAISAL RAFIQ, MPA: Will the Honourable Minister for Local Government, Sindh may please to give answer/ statement that Lines Area Development Project (LARP) was started in 1980 under MLO-203 and project was supposed to be completed in five years but couldn’t be completed as yet what are the reasons, apprise details thereof?
V. LEAVE APPLICATION OF MEMBERS, IF ANY.
VI. PRIVILEGE MOTION, IF ANY.
VII. ADJOURNMENT MOTION NO. 14 OF 2024;GIVEN NOTICE OF BY MR. FAYAZ ALI BUTT, MPA REGARDING MANIPULATED CRISIS OF ELECTRICITY BY SEPCO.
VIII. LAYING BEFORE THE ASSEMBLY FOLLOWING AUDIT REPORTS:
01. Audit Report of the Auditor General of Pakistan on the Accounts of Irrigation, Works & Services, Public Health Engineering & Rural Development Department, Education Works Division and Development Authorities, Government of Sindh for the Audit Year, 2022-23.
02. Special Audit Report on Sindh Employees Social Security Institution Potential & Actual Contribution Received & Benefits Transferred to Secured Workers Audit Years, 2015-16 to 2019-20.
IX. PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON EXCISE, TAXATION & NARCOTICS ON GOVERNMENT BILL NO. 09 OF 2024-THE SINDH CONTROL OF NARCOTIC SUBSTANCES BILL, 2024.
X. DISCUSSION ON ADJOURNMENT MOTION NO. 04 OF 2024;GIVEN NOTICE OF BY MS. TANZILA UMI HABIBA, MPA REGARDING THE NEED TO ESTABLISH HUMAN BREAST MILK BANKS IN ALL BIG HOSPITALS AND OTHER PROVINCES SHOULD ALSO BE ENCOURAGED TO ESTABLISH HUMAN BREAST MILK BANKS.
XI. ANY OTHER BUSINESS WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE CHAIR.
KARACHI, THE G.M.UMAR FAROOQ
22NDSEPTEMBER, 2024 SECRETARY
PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH
PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH
INDUSTRIES AND COMMERCE DEPARTMENT
LIST OF STARRED ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR
MONDAY, THE 23TH SEPTEMBER, 2024
27 *MR. ALI KHURSHIDI:
Will the Minister for Industries and Commercebe pleased to State:-
District-wise number of Industries in the province along with number of new industries established and number remained closed during 2018-2023?
ANSWER
JAM IKRAMULLAH KHAN DHAREJO, MINISTER FOR INDUSTRIES AND COMMERCE:
It is stated that the Industries & Commerce Department does not register any industrial unit / Manufacture industry except NOC of establishment of new Sugar Mill subject to approval from Provincial Cabinet.
As per the data/ record of Labour Department, Government of Sindh, there are 6856 units are operational in entire Sindh.
The detail are as under:-
|
SR#
|
District
|
Number of Units
|
|
1
|
Hyderabad & other Districts of Sindh
|
2739
|
|
2
|
West Division (Karachi)
|
1841
|
|
3
|
East Division (Karachi)
|
1766
|
|
4
|
Central Division (Karachi)
|
441
|
|
5
|
South Division (Karachi)
|
69
|
|
|
Total
|
6856
|
Whereas, As per thedata/ record of Labour Department, Government of Sindh, 915 new units established during the period of 2018 to 2023 in entire province of Sindh.
|
Year
|
Karachi Division
|
Hyderabad & Other Districts of Sindh
|
Total
|
|
2018
|
110
|
21
|
131
|
|
2019
|
164
|
30
|
194
|
|
2020
|
99
|
107
|
206
|
|
2021
|
121
|
40
|
161
|
|
2022
|
137
|
3
|
140
|
|
2023
|
83
|
-
|
83
|
|
Total
|
915
|
It is also mentioned that 81 units were closed during the period of 2018 to 2023.
183 *MR. ABDUL BASIT:
Will the Minister for Industries and Commerce be pleased to State:-
Provide information on the growth of the industrial sector in Sindh from 2013 to 2023, broken down by different industry sectors?
ANSWER
JAM IKRAMULLAH KHAN DHAREJO, MINISTER FOR INDUSTRIES AND COMMERCE:
As per the Annual report of State Bank Of Pakistan and the Survey of renowned Consulting/ Chartered Accountancy Firm KPMG (Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler), the growth rate of the industrial sector in Sindh during the period from 2013 to 2023 has shown varying trends across different industries. Here’s a breakdown of the performance of key industrial sectors during this period:
1. Pharmaceutical Industry: The pharmaceutical sector in Sindh has consistently grown with an annual growth rate of 7-9%. This growth has been increased by rising healthcare demands and production capacities.
2. Cement Industry: The cement industry has shown significant growth, particularly due to increase of construction activities and infrastructural projects. The average growth rate for this sector was about 6-8% annually.
3. Automobile Industry: The automobile sector has experienced robust growth, particularly from the year 2016 and onwards. The sector's annual growth rate fluctuated between 5-8%, during this period due to economic stability and increase of demand.
4. Steel and Iron Industry: The steel and iron sector experienced average growth, with the rate ranging from 4-7% annually.
5. Textile Industry: The textile sector is a cornerstone of Sindh’s industrial landscape, leading to average annual growth rate of 4-6%.
6. Food and Beverage Industry: This sector has also seen steady growth, driven by population growth and rising urbanization. The annual growth rate has averaged around 4-6%.
7. Chemical Industry: The chemical industry experienced moderate growth, influenced by both domestic demand and export opportunities. The growth rate for this sector ranged between 3-5% annually.
184 *MR. ABDUL BASIT:
Will the Minister for Industries and Commerce be pleased to State:-
Number/ names of companies operating in Sugar, Cement or Textile Industries closed during 2018 to 2023 including the reasons of closure?
ANSWER
JAM IKRAMULLAH DHAREJO, MINISTER FOR INDUSTRIES AND COMMERCE:
This department has no primary data collection mechanism, therefore, the data has been obtained from Labour Department & Trade Associations.
The Industries and Commerce Department issue NOC for the establishment of new Sugar Mills subject to approval of Cabinet. For establishment of Cement Factory, the Mines & Mineral Development may issue permission. There is no formal mechanism about data of closed industries or reasons of closure available.
The total registered number of Sugar, Cement & Textile Industries during 2018 to 2023 are mentioned as under;
Sugar Mills
|
Number of Mills
|
Functional
|
Closed
|
|
|
38
|
33
|
05
|
|
Cement Factories
|
Number of Mills
|
Functional
|
Closed
|
|
06
|
05
|
1
|
Textile Mills
|
Number of Mills
|
Functional
|
Closed
|
|
777
|
767
|
10
|
185 *MR. ABDUL BASIT:
Will the Minister for Industries and Commerce be pleased to State:-
(a) Is it a fact that any new Industries established in Sindh during 2018 to 2023;
(b) If answer to (a) above is affirmative, the details thereof?
ANSWER
JAM IKRAMULLAH DHAREJO, MINISTER FOR INDUSTRIES AND COMMERCE:
Yes, as per available record 915 new industrial Units established in Sindh during 2018-2023.
For the establishment of Industry, there is no formal NOC is required from Industries & Commerce department except permission of Industries in SITE & SSIC.
As per the data/ record of Labour Department, Government of Sindh, 915 new industrial units established The details are as under:-
|
Year
|
Karachi Division
|
Hyderabad & Other Districts of Sindh
|
Total
|
|
2018
|
110
|
21
|
131
|
|
2019
|
164
|
30
|
194
|
|
2020
|
99
|
107
|
206
|
|
2021
|
121
|
40
|
161
|
|
2022
|
137
|
3
|
140
|
|
2023
|
83
|
-
|
83
|
|
Total
|
915
|
273 *MR. FAISAL RAFIQ:
Will the Minister for Industries and Commerce be pleased to State:-
Total number of Industries existing in Sindh along with number of newly Industries started and closed during 2018 to 2023; as well as detail there of?
ANSWER
JAM IKRAMULLAH DHAREJO, MINISTER FOR INDUSTRIES AND COMMERCE:
It is submitted that the Industries & Commerce Department does not register any industrial unit / Manufacture industry except NOC of establishment of new Sugar Mill subject to approval from Provincial Cabinet.
As per the data/ record of Labour Department, Government of Sindh, there are 6856 units operational in entire Sindh.
|
SR#
|
District
|
Number of Units
|
|
1
|
Hyderabad & other Districts of Sindh
|
2739
|
|
2
|
West Division (Karachi)
|
1841
|
|
3
|
East Division (Karachi)
|
1766
|
|
4
|
Central Division (Karachi)
|
441
|
|
5
|
South Division (Karachi)
|
69
|
|
|
Total
|
6856
|
During 2018-2023, total 915 industrial units established in Sindh as per Data provided by Labour department. During 2018-2023, total 81 industries closed in Sindh. The details are as under:-
|
Year
|
Karachi Division
|
Hyderabad & Other Districts of Sindh
|
Total
|
|
2018
|
110
|
21
|
131
|
|
2019
|
164
|
30
|
194
|
|
2020
|
99
|
107
|
206
|
|
2021
|
121
|
40
|
161
|
|
2022
|
137
|
3
|
140
|
|
2023
|
83
|
-
|
83
|
|
Total
|
915
|
