PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH
ORDERS OF THE DAY
TUESDAY, THE 14TH JANUARY, 2025
Business to be brought forward before the Legislature on Tuesday, the 14th January, 2025 at 02:00 P.M.
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:
(Social Welfare Department)
IV. LEAVE APPLICATION OF MEMBERS, IF ANY.
V. PRIVILEGE MOTION NO. 01 OF 2025;GIVEN NOTICE OF BY PIR MUJEEB UL HAQ, MPA REGARDING THE MOVER ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT DR. NAEEM RAJPUT, PROJECT DIRECTOR, EXPANDED PROGRAMME ON IMMUNIZATION (EPI), VIA PHONE CALL, HE FAILED TO RESPOND. ON DATED 09-01-2025, WHEN THE MOVER CALLED HIM AGAIN, HE ANSWERED BUT BEHAVED RUDELY AND ABRUPTLY ENDED THE CALL.
VI. ADJOURNMENT MOTION NO. 03 OF 2024;GIVEN NOTICE OF BY MS. HEER SOHO, MPA REGARDING INCREASING GAS LOAD SHEDDING IN SINDH.
VII. PRIVATE RESOLUTIONS:
01. Resolution No. 15; given notice of by Mr. Muhammad Aamir Saddiqui, MPA regarding to establish an independent Commission to evaluate and improve education in the Province.
02. Resolution No. 17; given notice of by Mr. Muhammad Rashid Khan, MPA regarding:
سندھ پبلک سروس کمیشن میں بدعنوانیوں اور بے ضابطگیوں کی اطلاعات عام
ہیں، جنہوں نے ادارے کی شفافیت اور میرٹ پر سوالیہ نشان لگا دیا ہے۔
03. Resolution No. 19; given notice of by Ms. Fouzia Hameed, MPA regarding to take steps for establishment of state-of-the art Autism Centers for specialized care and support for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the Province.
04. Resolution No. 02; given notice of by Mr. Sabir Hussain, MPA regarding Provincial Government, keeping in view the growing population, formulate Policy to meet the future needs of the Province.
05. Resolution No. 13; given notice of by Ms. Farah Sohail, MPA regarding to integrate gender perspectives in all policies, programs and activities ensuring equal opportunities and treatment for all individuals, regardless of gender.
VIII. PRIVATE MOTIONS:
01. Motion No. 02; given notice of by Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Khan, MPA regarding to Solarize the Schools, Colleges, Hospitals and Imam Barghas in the Province.
02. Motion No. 15; given notice of by Ms. Heer Soho, MPA regarding under the new Government scheme providing Solar Panels, ownership should be granted to women, empowering them with a sustainable source of energy and economic independence.
03. Motion No. 04; given notice of by Mr. Sabir Hussain, MPA regarding to adjust employees of power Generation Companies (GENCOS) in WAPDA Hydel Power Houses or in Power Distribution Companies (DISCOS) with all perks and privileges as per their experience and pay scale.
IX. AMENDMENTS IN RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH,2013 UNDER RULE 267 OF RULES OF PROCEDURE:
01. Motion for leave to introduce the amendment in Rules of Procedure of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh, 2013; given notice of by Ms. Heer Soho, MPA.
02. Motion for leave to introduce the amendment in Rules of Procedure of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh, 2013; given notice of by Ms. Heer Soho, MPA.
03. Motion for leave to introduce the amendment in Rules of Procedure of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh, 2013; given notice of by Ms. Heer Soho, MPA.
04. Motion for leave to introduce the amendment in Rules of Procedure of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh, 2013; given notice of by Ms. Heer Soho, MPA.
05. Motion for leave to introduce the amendment in Rules of Procedure of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh, 2013; given notice of by Ms. Heer Soho, MPA.
06. Motion for leave to introduce the amendment in Rules of Procedure of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh, 2013; given notice of by Ms. Heer Soho, MPA.
07. Motion for leave to introduce the amendment in Rules of Procedure of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh, 2013; given notice of by Ms. Heer Soho, MPA.
08. Motion for leave to introduce the amendment in Rules of Procedure of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh, 2013; given notice of by Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Khan, MPA.
09. Motion for leave to introduce the amendment in Rules of Procedure of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh, 2013; given notice of by Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Khan, MPA.
X. ANY OTHER BUSINESS WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE CHAIR.
KARACHI, THE G.M.UMAR FAROOQ
13TH JANUARY, 2025 SECRETARY
PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH
PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH
SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT
LIST OF STARRED ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR
TUESDAY, THE 14TH JANUARY, 2025
132 *Ms. Bilqees Mukhtar:
Will the Minister for Social Welfare be pleased to State:-
Amount of grant given to the various NGOs by Sindh Government during 2018 to 2024 alongwith criteria fixed for said grant?
ANSWER
MIR TARIQ ALI TALPUR, MINISTER FOR SOCIAL WELFARE:-
The required details of grant-in-aid allocated and provided to the NGOs by Social Welfare Department, Government of Sindh during the period from 2017-18 to 2023-24 are at Annexure placed on the Table of the House. There is a general criteria adopted for providing grant-in-aid by obtaining orders from the Chief Minister, Sindh and where required from the Provincial Cabinet Funds for the NGOs are also earmarked and allocated by the Finance Department, at the time of finalization of Budget Estimates of that financial year, after approved by Provincial Cabinet.
821 *Mr. Muhammad Shabbir Qureshi:
Will the Minister for Social Welfare be pleased to State:-
ANSWER
MIR TARIQ ALI TALPUR, MINISTER FOR SOCIAL WELFARE:-
No such program under the name of Community Development Program (CDP) for sustainable development has been initiated / undertaken by Social Welfare Department.
871 *Mr. Muhammad Aamir Siddiqui:
Will the Minister for Social Welfare be pleased to State:-
(a) Is it a fact that ADP Schemes 4065, “Establishment & strengthening of Darul Atfal & Rehabilitation of street children through civil society organization Korangi no.05 Karachi approved in 2010 but still not completed after 13 years;
(b) If answer to (a) above is in affirmative, reasons thereof alongwith current status of the same?
ANSWER
MIR TARIQ ALI TALPUR, MINISTER FOR SOCIAL WELFARE:
It is fact that the scheme was approved in the year 2010, and it has been delayed due to reasons mentioned below:
872 *Mr. Muhammad Aamir Siddiqui:
Will the Minister for Social Welfare be pleased to State:-
What is the current status of ADP schemes 4065, approved in 2017, regarding the “Establishment of Rehabilitation Center for Drug Addicts at Karachi”?
ANSWER
MIR TARIQ ALI TALPUR, MINISTER FOR SOCIAL WELFARE:-
1001 *Mr. Muhammad Daniyal:
Will the Minister for Social Welfare be pleased to State:-
What steps have been taken by the provincial government in addressing the issue of gender-based pay gaps and promoting equal pay for equal work?
ANSWER
MIR TARIQ ALI TALPUR, MINISTER FOR SOCIAL WELFARE:-
There is no any gender-based pay gaps among Provincial Government employees. The Government of Sindh adopts necessarily the pay scales of employees and pays all the regular employees in accordance with the Notification issued by the Pay & Pension Commission, Government of Pakistan. However, there is no discrimination among gender-based
1002 *Mr. Muhammad Daniyal:
Will the Minister for Social Welfare be pleased to State:-
What comprehensive efforts is the provincial Government taking to reduce poverty and improve the standard of living for those who are most in need?
ANSWER
MIR TARIQ ALI TALPUR, MINISTER FOR SOCIAL WELFARE:-
The following Provincial Government Departments and Authority / Program have been taking comprehensive efforts to reduce poverty and improve the standard of living for those who are most in need:
The Social Welfare Department is also imparting the skill Development & Vocational trainings through Pilot Social Welfare Complex program, Women Welfare Centers and Computer training Centers in different Taluka in Province of Sindh.
