Provincial Assembly of Sindh in its sitting held on Wednesday the 23^th October, 2024 has passed the following Resolution moved by Mr. Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister, Sindh:

 

 

“This House recognises and resolves that the 26^th constitutional amendment is a much needed step towards establishing equality between provinces and providing judicial relief to the people of Pakistan;

 

 

Acknowledges the relentless efforts of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari in ensuring the passage of the amendment and appreciates that in doing so he has maintained the supremacy of the Constitution as envisioned by his grandfather Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and fulfilled the vision of his mother Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto as enshrined in the Charter of Democracy;

 

 

Believes that the 26^th amendment is a landmark achievement empowering provinces, after the 18^th Constitutional amendment spearheaded by President Asif Ali Zardari.

 

 

Appreciates all the political forces that came together to achieve consensus and pass this historic amendment.

 

Provincial Assembly of Sindh in its sitting held on Wednesday the 23^th October, 2024 has unanimously passed the following Resolution moved by Ms. Nida Khuhro, MPA/ Parliamentary Secretary for Health & Population Welfare Department, Mr. Nisar Ahmed Khuhro, MPA/ Chairman, Public Accounts Committee, Provincial Assembly of Sindh, Syed Qaim Ali Shah, MPA, Ms. Faryal Talpur, MPA, Agha Siraj Khan Durrani, MPA, Mr. Muhammad Qasim, MPA/ Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government & Housing Town Planning Department, Ms. Sadia Javed, MPA/ Parliamentary Secretary for Planning & Development Department, Ms. Nuzhat Pathan, MPA, Ms. Sajeela, MPA, Ms. Farzana Hanif, MPA, Ms. Saima Agha, MPA/ Parliamentary Secretary for Sports & Youth Affairs      Department, Ms. Shazia Umar, MPA/ Parliamentary Secretary for Auqaf, Religious Affairs, Zakat & Ushr Department, Ms. Heer Soho, MPA, Ms. Tanzila Umi Habiba, MPA, Ms. Hina Dastagir, MPA/ Parliamentary Secretary for Culture, Tourism, Antiquities & Archives Department, Ms. Rehana Laghari, MPA, Ms. Seema Khurram, MPA/ Parliamentary Secretary for School Education & Literacy and College Education Department, Bibi Yasmeen Shah, MPA/ Parliamentary Secretary for Women Development Department, Ms. Arooba Rabbani, MPA, Ms. Rooma Sobahat, MPA/ Parliamentary Secretary for Minorities Affairs Department and Ms. Maleeha Manzoor, MPA/ Parliamentary Secretary for Information Department.

 

 

 

Whereas, Madir-e-Jamhooriat Begum Nusrat Bhutto Sahiba has made unparalleled contributions to the struggle for restoration of democracy in Pakistan; and her unwavering dedication and selfless sacrifices have been a beacon of hope and resilience for the people of Pakistan during General Zia's dictatorial era.

 

 

 

 

Begum Nusrat Bhutto's leadership and courage in the face of challenges have inspired Pakistani nation and continue to guide the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) in its mission for a democratic and prosperous Pakistan;

 

 

 

 

This Assembly pays tribute to Madir-e-Jamhooriat Begum Nusrat Bhutto for her exceptional contributions and sacrifices for the restoration of Democracy in Pakistan and this House reaffirms its commitment to the principles and values that Begum Nusrat Bhutto dedicated her life to, and pledges to continue striving for a democratic values.

 

 

 

 

 

PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH

 

 

 

LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES DEPARTMENT

 

 

 

LIST OF STARRED ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR

 

 

 

WEDNESDAY, THE 23^RD OCTOBER 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

04           *Mr. Ali Khurshidi:

 

 

 

Will the Minister for Livestock &Fisheries be pleased to State:-

 

 

 

(a)       Area-wise number of cattle farms existing in the Province alongwith cattle farms established during 2018 to 2021;

 

 

 

(b)       Number of veterinary doctors serving in the province together with number of animals imported and procedure of their examination during 2018-2021?

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWER

 

 

 

SYED MURAD ALI SHAH (CHIEF MINISTER): MINISTER FOR LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES:-

 

 

 

a)    No any new cattle farm is being established in Sindh during 2018-21.However, only 05 cattle farms are operational in Sindh. Another 03 livestock farms are established but not completely functional since the staff is not appointed yet. Details are at Annexure placed on the Table of the House.

 

 

 

 

 

 

b)     (834) Eight hundred thirty four veterinary doctors are serving in Sindh province.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The import and export of animals pertains to Federal Government. However, the department procured imported 16 elite bulls of Holstein Friesian and Brahman bulls from Brazil to improve the production of non-descriptive cattle animals in Sindh, the details are Annexure placed on the Table of the House.    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

141         *Ms. Bilqees Mukhtar:

 

 

 

Will the Minister for Livestock & Fisheries be pleased to State:-

 

 

 

Steps taken for development of cattle breeding during 2018 to 2023 as well as detail thereof?

 

 

 

ANSWER

 

 

 

SYED MURAD ALI SHAH (CHIEF MINISTER): MINISTER FOR LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES:-

 

 

 

The Directorate of Animal Breeding is undertaken significant steps to enhance Cattle Breeding services in the province from 2018-23.  The efforts have been facilitated through the establishment and operations of 23 Artificial Insemination Centers at district level, 64 Artificial Insemination Sub-Centers and 51 field Artificial Insemination centers.  Details are at Annexure placed on the Table of the House.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

142         *Ms. Bilqees Mukhtar:

 

 

 

Will the Minister for Livestock & Fisheries be pleased to State:-

 

 

 

Is it fact that Slaughter of minor animals increasing day by day if so, Steps taken for prevention in this regard?

 

 

 

ANSWER

 

 

 

SYED MURAD ALI SHAH (CHIEF MINISTER): MINISTER FOR LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES:-

 

 

 

Though it is the domain of Local Government. However, L&F department has initiated a development scheme titled as “Save Buffalo Calves” amounting to Rs.407.878 million for the period 01.07.2021 to 30.06.2025.

 

 

 

 

 

 

201         *Mr. Abdul Basit:

 

 

 

Will the Minister for Livestock & Fisheries be pleased to State:-

 

 

 

(a)Whether it is a fact that cases of illegal fishing have been reported in the province;

 

 

 

(b) If answer to (a) above be in the affirmative, steps taken to prevent illegal fishing?

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWER

 

 

 

SYED MURAD ALI SHAH (CHIEF MINISTER): MINISTER FOR LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES:-

 

 

 

Yes it is a fact:

 

 

 

Illegal fishing has been reported in the Province and Sindh Fisheries Department effectively take action to curb the illegal fishing in the provincial territorial waters under the provision provided in Sindh Fisheries ordinance 1980 and Rules 1983.

 

 

 

That Ordinance prohibits under size fishing less than of 12 inches size in order to protect small fish fries, juvenile and fingerlings of various fish species.

 

 

 

The above Ordinance also empowered to confiscate the illegal size fishing nets, challan the convicted fishermen, lodged FIR and produce before court of law for case compound.

 

 

 

During the current financial year 2023-24, 85 illegal net (code end) confiscated and 133 challan and fine has been imposed along with penalty.

 

 

 

 

 

 

202         *Mr. Abdul Basit:

 

 

 

Will the Minister for Livestock & Fisheries be pleased to State:-

 

 

 

(a)        What was the annual growth rate of the fisheries sector in Sindh during the period from 2020 to 2023;

 

 

 

(b)        What were the primary factors influencing the performance of the fisheries sector in Sindh during the period from 2020 to 2023?

 

 

 

ANSWER

 

 

 

SYED MURAD ALI SHAH (CHIEF MINISTER): MINISTER FOR LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES:-

 

 

 

·       Fisheries as a sub-sector of agriculture plays significant role in the economy and towards food security of the country.

 

 

 

·       Fisheries sector have share of 1.39 % in agriculture value addition and 0.32% in GDP, grew at 1.05% as compare to 0.75% during last year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

a)    Limited export opportunities and low prices of catch due to the US and EU ban.

 

 

 

b)    Irregular and illegal fishing especially in creeks.

 

 

 

c)     Less attention to promote aquaculture.

 

 

 

d)    Dredging issue in Karachi Fish Harbour.

 

 

 

 

 

 

286         *Ms. Qurat-ul Ain Khan:

 

 

 

Will the Minister for Livestock & Fisheries be pleased to State:-

 

 

 

Grade-wise number of persons were given jobs in livestock department during 2018-2024, whether all the appointment were made on merit basis, if so, the details thereof?

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWER

 

 

 

SYED MURAD ALI SHAH (CHIEF MINISTER): MINISTER FOR LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES:-

 

 

 

From 2018 to 2024 following appointments have been made.  Details are as under:

 

 

 

a)       43 Senior Veterinary Officers (BS-18)

 

 

 

b)       593 Veterinary Officer (BS-17)

 

 

 

c)       92 posts filled under deceased quota in from BS-01 to BS-11.

 

 

 

d)       04 posts filled under disabled quota from BS-01 to BS-04

 

 

 

The appointment shows at (c) & (d) above are made as per approved Government policy for deceased and disabled person, whereas appointments mentioned at (a) & (b) were made through Sindh Public Service Commission on merit basis.

 

 

 

Details are at Annexure placed on the Table of the House.

 

 

 

 

 

 

384         *Mr. Muhammad Daniyal:

 

 

 

Will the Minister for Livestock & Fisheries be pleased to State:-

 

 

 

Total number of veterinary centers in Karachi Division as on August 31, 2023?

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWER

 

 

 

SYED MURAD ALI SHAH (CHIEF MINISTER): MINISTER FOR LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES:-

 

 

 

There are sixteen Veterinary Centers / Hospital are in the Karachi Division:

 

 

 

 

 

 

399         *Mr. Muhammad Daniyal:

 

 

 

Will the Minister for Livestock & Fisheries be pleased to State:-

 

 

 

Location-wise number of research and diagnostic laboratories in the veterinary Sector functioning in Sindh as on 01-01-2024?

 

 

 

ANSWER

 

 

 

SYED MURAD ALI SHAH (CHIEF MINISTER): MINISTER FOR LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES:-

 

 

 

There are Total fifteen Diagnostic & Research Laboratories in the Veterinary sector functioning in Sindh:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

835         *Mr. Muhammad Shabbir Qureshi:

 

 

 

Will the Minister for Livestock & Fisheries be pleased to State:-

 

 

 

(a)            Is it fact that a project for Thatta and Badin up-gradation and renovation of floating jetties with cost of Rs. 59.900 million was to be completed by June, 2020;

 

 

 

(b)            If answer to (a) above is affirmative, current status of the same?

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWER

 

 

 

SYED MURAD ALI SHAH (CHIEF MINISTER): MINISTER FOR LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES:-

 

 

 

The up-gradation and renovation of floating jetties in Thatta and Badin with cost of Rs.59.900 had successfully been completed within the stipulated timeframe. This milestone achievement encompasses the comprehensive refurbishment of the following locations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photographs of the completed project, providing visual documentation are at Annexure Placed on the Table of the House for convenience and ready reference.