Sitting on 6th September 2024

Session No.

14

Summoned by

Speaker Provincial Assembly of Punjab

Sitting No.

2

Date and Time

Friday, September 6, 2024

Scheduled at

09:00 am

Commenced at

11:00 am

Adjourned at

12:59 pm

Total working hours

1 Hours 59 Minutes

Presided by

Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan, Speaker

Attendance

175

The sitting commenced with recitation from the Holy Qur’an and its Urdu translation, followed by Naat-e-Rasool-e-Maqbool.

Questions relating to Local Government and Community Development were asked and answered by Mr Zeeshan Rafique, Minister for Local Government and Community Development.

Mr Speaker welcomed Mr Jaspal Singh (ex-IAS officer) and Madam Ayesha for coming and witnessing the proceedings of the House. Mr Ramesh Singh Arora gave a welcome speech for the honourable guests and appreciated the work done by them for restoring Sikh shrines in Punjab.

Two Zero Hour Notices were taken up:

1.       

Ms Uzma Kardar moved her notice regarding a woman named Sana, resident of Lahore, who was harassed by a person named Imran and his associates and both phone and cash were snatched from her in boundaries of Thekriwala’s police station Faisalabad. Despite the case registered, the police vindicated the accused rather than arresting them and threatened dire consequences to Ms Sana and her family.

Kept pending for further investigation.

2.       

Mr Amjad Ali Javed moved his notice raising the issue of vaccinators who performed duties during Corona outbreak in district Toba Tek Singh and were not compensated by the government despite the lapse of two years.

Kept pending for further information.

Mr Amjad Ali Javed moved his motion regarding monitoring and improving the initiatives taken by the Chief Minister in Health department by the elected representatives by visiting hospitals, their administration and listening to patient complaints. Arrogant with authority and power, Secretary Health ordered to keep record of visiting MPAs in order to threaten them through NAB and Anti-Corruption. Also, during a ceremony, in the presence of Provincial Health Minister, Secretary ordered officers and officials not to follow any recommendations of MPAs and to keep these in custody so that it can be used against them when necessary.

Referred to Committee on Privileges for investigation and report.

The following resolution was moved:

On Defense Day, the House declares 6 September a day of national importance, honoring Pakistan's brave defense against Indian aggression during the 1965 Indo-Pak war. It pays tribute to the soldiers and martyrs who fought for the country's sovereignty and integrity. The House also praises the Pakistan Army, Navy, and Air Force for their role in protecting national borders and ensuring peace. The House pledges to stand by the brave forces in any future security threats and provide all possible support for freedom and independence.

The resolution was unanimously adopted by the House.

General Discussion on Law & Order and Price Hike was pended till next sitting.

The House was then adjourned to meet on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 09:00 am