PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH
ORDERS OF THE DAY
MONDAY, THE 17TH FEBRUARY, 2025
Business to be brought forward before the Legislature on Monday, the 17th February, 2025 at 11.00 A.M.
I. (A) RECITATION FROM THE HOLY QUR’AN.
(B) NAAT SHAREEF.
(C) NATIONAL ANTHEM.
II. OATH BY THE MEMBERS-ELECT WHO HAVE NOT YET MADE OATH AND SIGNING OF ROLL OF MEMBERS, IF ANY.
III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF PANEL OF FOUR CHAIRMEN.
IV. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
(Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department)
V. LEAVE APPLICATION OF MEMBERS, IF ANY.
VI. PRIVILEGE MOTION, IF ANY.
VII. ADJOURNMENT MOTION, IF ANY.
VIII. GOVERNER’S MESSAGE ON GOVERNMENT BILL NO. 04 OF 2025-THE SINDH UNIVERSITIES AND INSTITUTES LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2025 FOR RE-CONSIDERATION.
IX. GOVERNER’S MESSAGE ON GOVERNMENT BILL NO. 06 OF 2025-THE SINDH CIVIL COURTS (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2025 FOR RE-CONSIDERATION.
X. ANY OTHER BUSINESS WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE CHAIR.
KARACHI, THE G.M.UMAR FAROOQ
16TH FEBRUARY, 2025 SECRETARY
PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH
PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH
EXCISE, TAXATION AND NARCOTICS CONTROL DEPARTMENT
LIST OF STARRED ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR
MONDAY, THE 17TH FEBRUARY, 2025
535 *Dr. Fouzia Hameed:
Will the Minister for Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control be pleased to State:-
(a) Is it a fact that there are preventive and rehabilitation programs to support those affected by drug abuse;
(b) If answer to (a) above is in affirmative, the details thereof including any campaign underway to aware about dangers of drugs abuse?
ANSWER
MR. MUKESH KUMAR CHAWLA: MINISTER FOR EXCISE, TAXATION AND NARCOTICS CONTROL:-
No, but there are preventive and rehabilitation programs in place to support individuals affected by drug abuse within the Anti-Narcotics Force. These programs aim to reduce drug use and promote recovery.
Let’s explore some key strategies:
1. Prevention Programs:
· Evidence-Based Approaches: Research-based programs have been designed to reduce early use of tobacco. Alcohol and other drugs. These programs focus on boosting protective factors and minimizing risk factors for drug use in families, School, and communities.
· Teen-Age Focus: Teen-Age is a critical time for prevention. Early drug use increase the risk of addiction, so preventing substance use during this period is crucial. Teen’s’ brains are still developing, making them vulnerable to peer pressure and experimentation.
2. Rehabilitation Services:
· Anti-Narcotics Force at Sindh: The Anti-Narcotics Force in Sindh provides rehabilitation services. These services play a vital role in helping individuals overcome addiction and reintegrate into society.
536 *Dr. Fouzia Hameed:
Will the Minister for Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control be pleased to State:-
Can the Ministry of Narcotics control elaborate on the legal framework and penalties for drug offenses in Sindh? How many cases are registered in different cities of Sindh and what is their status?
ANSWER
MR. MUKESH KUMAR CHAWLA: MINISTER FOR EXCISE, TAXATION AND NARCOTICS CONTROL:-
1. The Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department has drafted a Bill namely “Sindh Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 2024” which has been vetted by Law Department and in a process to be introduced in Sindh Assembly.
While currently, all cases are registered under CNS 1997 till passage of SCNS 2024.
2. The proposed penalties in SCNS 2024 are:
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Sr.
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Section
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Offence
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Penalty
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i.
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Section 4
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Prohibition of Cultivation of Narcotics Plants
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Imprisonment: up to 3 Years
or
Fine: Five Lac or Both
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ii.
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Section 6,7,8
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Possession of Narcotics Drugs, Import or Export of Narcotics Drugs, Trafficking or Financing Trafficking of Narcotics Drugs
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Punishment: Varies based on the quantity involved of the narcotics drug, Psychotropic Substances, Control Substances, category (i) & (ii) as under:
a) Imprisonment up to one year or fine to Rs.100,000/- or both if the quantity of the drug is one hundred gram or less.
b) Imprisonment up to three years or fine to Rs.500,000/- or both if the quantity of the drug exceeds one hundred gram but does not exceeds one Kilogram, or if the quantity of narcotics drug category (ii) is fifty gram or less.
c) Imprisonment up to seven years or fine to Rs.1,000,000/- (one million) or both if the quantity of the drug category (i) & (ii) exceeds the limit specified in clause (b);
Provided that if the quantity of narcotics drug category (i) exceeds ten kilograms or category (ii) exceeds two kilograms, punishment shall not be less than eight years.
The penalties range varies from fifty thousand rupees to One Million rupees
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3. Current Penalties in CNS 1997 are:
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Sr.
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Section
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Offence
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Penalty
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i.
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Section 4
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Prohibition of Cultivation of Narcotics Plants
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Imprisonment: up to 7 Years
or
fine or Both
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ii.
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Section 6,7,8
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Possession of Narcotics Drugs, Import or Export of Narcotics Drugs, Trafficking or Financing Trafficking of Narcotics Drugs
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Punishment: Narcotic or psychotropic substance up to 100g: imprisonment up to 2 years or fine or both
Narcotic or psychotropic substance
Greater than 100 g and less than 1 kg: imprisonment up to 7 years and fine
Narcotic or psychotropic substance Greater than 1 kg:
imprisonment up to fourteen years, or imprisonment for life, or death and fine
Narcotic or psychotropic substance
Greater than then 14 kg: not less than imprisonment for life.
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iii.
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Section 10
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Operating Premises for Manufacture of narcotic Drugs
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 25 years but not less than 10 years, or with fine which not be less than one million rupees.
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iv.
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Section 12
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Acquisition and Possession of Assets Derived from Narcotics Offenses
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 14 years, but not less than five years or with fine which may not be less than the prevailing value of the asset and such assets shall also be liable to forfeiture to the Government.
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v.
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Section 14
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Aiding, Abetment, or Association in Narcotic Offenses
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Punishment: Punishable with the punishment provided for the offense or such offence or such lesser punishment as may be awarded by the Court.
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4. 158 cases have been registered and 171 persons have been arrested from 01.01.2024 to 30-06-2024
Ongoing Proceeding: cases are still under trial, and their outcomes will be determined during trial proceedings.
940 *Mr. Najam Mirza:
Will the Minister for Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control be pleased to State:-
a) Is it fact that a scheme of Renovation of Excise and Taxation Office Thatta with cost of Rs. 26.417 million is to be completed by June 2025;
b) If answer to (a) above is affirmative, detail of work completed and amount spent todate?
ANSWER
MR. MUKESH KUMAR CHAWLA: MINISTER FOR EXCISE, TAXATION AND NARCOTICS CONTROL:-
It is stated that the (ADP Scheme No. 1081) “Renovation of office of the Excise & Taxation Officer Thatta, was approved on 15.09.2021, with the estimated cost of Rs. 26.417 Million and the same is reflected in Development Budget Book “Under Revision 9U/R)”. The details of physical progress are as under:-
i. Physical Progress- 80%
(a) Main building finishing work in progress
(b) Compound wall I/C steel gate, coloring work in progress.
(c) Pump Room, work not started.
(d) Underground Tank, work completed.
(e) Overhead Water Tank, work completed.
ii. Expenditure.
a. Approval Cost Estimate Rs. 26.417 (M)
b. Expenditure upto June 2024 Rs. 23.680 (M)
c. Allocation for the 2023-24: Rs. 2.557 (Revenue)
d. Revised rough cost estimate to the tune of Rs. 34.037 (M) submitted by the concerned Chief Engineer Building on new CSR-2024 and the same will be approved in forthcoming DDWP meeting will be completed in CFY-2024-2025
978 *Mr. Ali Khurshidi:
Will the Minister for Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control be pleased to State:-
(a) Is it a fact that a number of persons died of taking poisonous liquor in Sindh during 2022 and 2023;
(b) If answer to (a) above is affirmative, the details thereof along with action taken to stop such menace?
ANSWER
MR. MUKESH KUMAR CHAWLA: MINISTER FOR EXCISE, TAXATION AND NARCOTICS CONTROL:-
(a) Yes, it is correct that a number of persons died in Hyderabad Division during 2022 & 2023,as per available record, the details thereof are given as below:
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Name of Division
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Date of Incident
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Person Died
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Hyderabad
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11-02-2022
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05
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Hyderabad, Matli
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15-10-2023
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06
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(b) It may also be noted that staff posted in Karachi, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sukkur &Larkana divisions successfully detected and seized substantial quantities i.e. 5563 liters of raw alcohol and illicit liquor from various areas. This enforcement effort demonstrates our commitment to combating illicit liquor trade and ensuring public safety.
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