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Session No.

17

Summoned by

Governor of the Punjab

Sitting No.

3

Day and Date of sitting

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Scheduled time

11:00 am

Commenced at

02:25 pm

Adjourned at

05:46 pm

Total working time

3 Hours 21 Minutes

Presided by

1)      Hon’ble Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, Speaker

2)      Malik Zaheer Iqbal Channar, Deputy Speaker

Attendance

201

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

Questions relating to Information & Culture and Human Rights & Minorities Affairs Departments were asked and Ms Shazia Rizwan, Parliamentary Secretary for Information & Culture and Mr Ramesh Singh Arora, Minister for Minorities Affairs answered the questions.

Chaudhry Iftikhar Hussain Chhachhar moved his notice regarding a girl's alleged rape at Punjab College Lahore was falsely reported on social media and newspapers, exacerbating a law and order issue in the province.

Disposed of. Answered by the Minister concerned.

1.

Ms Asma Naz moved her motion that visiting Rawalpindi District restaurants, she observed poor cleanliness and hygiene conditions and food authorities’ incompetence resulted in abuse and cruelty with people.

Pended for reply by the Minister concerned.

2.

Rana Munawar Hussain moved his motion that Sargodha Medical College established in 2006 was transferred from the University Syndicate in 2021 resulted in staff’s deprivation of basic salary rights.

Pended for reply by the Minister concerned.

3.

Mr Ahmad Khan’s motion # 451/24.

Disposed of (Mover not present).

4.

Ms Neelam Jabbar Chaudhry moved her motion that Pakistan's major motorways have vacant land on both sides contributing to smog and pollution. To address this, a committee should be formed, including all relevant stakeholders.

Pended for reply by the Minister concerned.

5.

Mr Shaukat Raja moved a motion that land is recorded as household cultivation and household ownership in Punjab, which has caused litigation and murder cases. Computerizing land titles can simplify transfer process and reduce court burdens.

Pended for reply by the Minister concerned.

6.

Mr Amjad Ali Javed moved a motion that the Eighteenth Amendment to Pakistan's Constitution increased provincial autonomy and granted a National Finance Commission to Federal Units. Due to government changes and power insecurity, the process was not completed, affecting development in small and distant districts.

Pended for reply by the Minister concerned.

7.

Mr Ahsan Raza Khan moved a motion that Pakistan-China friendship is strong with China's economy promising a prosperous future. Teaching Chinese language in Pakistan can benefit the country by reducing foreign exchange, and facilitating scientific communication.

Pended for reply by the Minister concerned.

8.

Mr Ahmar Bhatti moved his motion that 6 tube wells in Raiwind have been damaged causing citizens to suffer from stomach, liver, and intestinal diseases. The city's 16 tube wells are under construction, causing widespread concern.

Pended for reply by the Minister concerned.

9.

Chaudhry Muhammad Ejaz Shafi moved a motion that teachers in Punjab protesting and demanding halt to outsourcing of primary schools. Students and parents demanding the government to address their legitimate demands and focus on education.

Pended for reply by the Minister concerned.

Introduction of Bill

1.      THE LAHORE LEADS UNIVERSITY (AMENDMENT) BILL 2024

·         Mr Noor Ul Amin Wattoo moved a motion and the House granted leave to introduce THE LAHORE LEADS UNIVERSITY (AMENDMENT) BILL 2024.

·         Mr Noor Ul Amin Wattoo introduced THE LAHORE LEADS UNIVERSITY (AMENDMENT) BILL 2024 which was referred to Standing Committee on Higher Education for report within two months.

Consideration and Passage of Bills

2.      THE SENATE HILL UNIVERSITY BILL 2024

·         The SENATE HILL UNIVERSITY BILL 2024 as recommended by Standing Committee on Higher Education was taken up. Malik Ahmad Saeed Khan, moved for consideration of the Bill.

·         The Bill was passed by the Assembly.

3.      THE INSTITUTE OF SOUTHERN PUNJAB MULTAN (AMENDMENT) BILL 2024

·         THE INSTITUTE OF SOUTHERN PUNJAB MULTAN (AMENDMENT) BILL 2024 as recommended by Standing Committee on Higher Education was taken up. On behalf of Syed Ali Haider Gillani, Ms Neelam Jabbar Chaudhary moved for consideration of the Bill.

·         The Bill was passed by the Assembly.

·         Ms Uzma Kardar moved a resolution that human trafficking in Punjab is increasing and a special committee of the Punjab Assembly is needed to address this issue and improve Pakistan's image.

·         Mr Amjad Ali Javed moved a resolution for inclusion of Punjabi/Saraki language in Punjab's educational curriculum, as it is not taught as a compulsory subject.

·         Qazi Ahmed Akbar moved a resolution for activating the trauma center at Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Hazro Tehsil, Attock District, to reduce daily accidents and improve staff and facilities.

·         Mr Muhammad Bilal Yamin moved a resolution that name of a sports ground in Kotli Satyan, be named Yasir Arafat Sports Ground.

·         Ms Hameeda Mian moved a resolution that Pakistan's festivals and family celebrations particularly in Punjab, be strictly prohibited with regular legislation, amendments to Section 294 of the Pakistan Penal Code. Disciplinary action be taken against mistreatment of female and transgender dancers.

The resolutions were adopted by the House.

The Members raised matters other than points of order under newly inserted Rule 113-A. The Chair directed to send the extracts of proceedings to Minister for Parliamentary Affairs for onward transmission to the concerned departments for necessary action.

The House was adjourned to meet on Wednesday, 30 October, 2024 at 11:00 am.