NA summons FPSC DG over delay in announcement of CSS exam results

Federal Minister of State for Finance, Revenue, and Power Ali Pervaiz Malik on Wednesday called the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) DG to the National Assembly (NA) to answer the questions by an MNA about a delay in the announcement of results of the CSS exams held in 2023, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.  

MNA Alia Kamran, on a call-attention notice, had said that the results of the exams were still awaited even after the passage of one year.

The MNA had said that all over the world, the results were announced on the same day, while it was the opposite in Pakistan. “The exams were held in 2023. But papers have not been checked even after the passage of one year,” she added.

NA passes Legal Aid and Justice Authority (Amend) Bill

The National Assembly on Wednesday passed “The Legal Aid and Justice Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2024,” clause by clause.
The bill was moved by State Minister for Finance Pervaiz Malik.

According to the statement of objects and reasons, The Law and Justice Division has administrative control of the Law and Justice Commission Ordinance, 1979, courts and tribunals in respect of Federal areas and the offices of the Attorney General and other law officers of the Federation.

The mandate of the Legal Aid and Justice Authority (LAJA) is also in consonance with the business allocated to the Law and Justice Division under the Rules of Business, 1973.

It would be more appropriate and in the best public interest to shift administrative control of the Legal Aid and Justice Authority (LAJA) from the Ministry of Human Rights to the Ministry of Law and Justice.
The institutional linkages of the Ministry of Law and Justice with other law Officers and Commissions of the Federation under the administrative control of the Law and Justice Division and with Bar Councils and Associations will enable LAJA to fulfil its mandate more effectively. The Bill is designed to achieve the said object.

Govt working to enhance competitiveness of businesses, NA informed

The National Assembly was informed today that the government is working to enhance competitiveness of businesses and ensure their access to finance to bolster exports.

Minister of State for Finance Ali Pervaiz told the house during question that there are no restrictions on industries regarding the import of raw materials.

The Minister of State for Finance said inflation has come down to 6.9 percent due to efforts of the government.

Parliamentary Secretary Gul Asghar Khan told the house that the final bidding for privatization of PIA Corporation Limited will be held on the 30th October. He said the five year privatization program envisages privatization of twenty-four entities.

He said ten state owned enterprises will be privatized in the first phase.

Parliamentary Secretary for Planning Wajiha Qamar told the house that Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme K-4 will be completed by next year.

She said there is no issue of funds for this important project.

She mentioned that thirty billion rupees, included in the PSDF 2024-25, have been allocated to the Ministry of Water Resources for the project.

Responding to a Calling Attention Notice, Minister of State for Finance Ali Pervaiz said that the government is taking serious steps to check tax fraud.

He said apart from legislative measures, capacity building of FBR is being carried out in terms of both technology and human resource.

The National Assembly today passed the Legal Aid and Justice Authority Amendment Bill 2024.

It was moved by Minister of State for Finance Ali Pervaiz.

The National Assembly session which was earlier adjourned to meet tomorrow at eleven am will now be held on Friday at eleven am.

Reporter: Usman Khan