QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWERS AND THEIR REPLIES - Session Questions and Replies

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National Assembly Secretariat text records oral questions and the Interior Minister’s replies for a sitting held on Monday, 2 September 2024. The exchanges cover terrorism incidents affecting foreign nationals engaged in the China-Pak Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the financial implications for Pakistan in securing CPEC convoys, along with future mitigation measures. It details revised SOPs, counter-terrorism strategy including National Action Plan and intelligence-based operations, border fencing and controls of militant financing, plus the status of NADRA data acquisition units in South Waziristan regions for public registration services.

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3rd Group, 9th Session

Questions for Oral Answers and Their Replies

Ms. Mussarat Rafique Mahesar - CPEC-related attacks and mitigation

Financial Impact on Pakistan and Government Measures

Mr. Zubair Khan - NADRA offices in South Waziristan

(3rd Group, 9th Session) NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT “QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWERS AND THEIR REPLIES” to be asked at a sitting of the National Assembly to be held on Monday, the 2nd September, 2024 30. *Ms. Mussarat Rafique Mahesar: (Deferred during 5th Session) Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the details of attacks while targeting the foreign nationals engaged in the China-Pak Economic Corridor (CPEC) project alongwith province-wise casualty thereof; (b) what is the financial impact on Pakistan to ensure security for the convoys deployed for CPEC programme; and (c) what measures have been taken by the Government to mitigate such incidents in the future? Minister for Interior (Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi): (a),(b) & (c) 1. Comments The detail of terrorism incidents on Chinese/ Foreigners/ Japanese 2020-2024 is as under: 2. Financial Impact on Pakistan The response may be taken from the relevant authorities. 3. Measures taken by Government a. All SOPs related to Chinese/ Foreigners working on CPEC/ Non-CPEC and scattered Chinese have been revised. b. National Action Plan (NAP), encompassing both kinetic and non-kinetic policy measures, is the mainstay of CT strategy. Regular reappraisal is carried out to counter the prevailing threats. c. Well-coordinated intelligence-based operations (IBOs) are carried out throughout the country to neutralize militants ’networks/ cells. Total 2208 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) were conducted during the first quarter of year 2024 and in the corresponding period 89 terrorists were killed and 328 were arrested. Continuous intelligence-based operations (IBOs) are underway. d. Border fencing along with surveillance of unfrequented routes is being carried out to deny infiltration of militants and move of weapons / material used by Terrorist Organizations. e. Pakistan has taken steps to curb the financing of terrorist activities by implementing measures to track and stop illicit financial flows. f. National Counter Violent Extremism Policy (NCVEP-2024) has been drafted and awaiting approval of the cabinet. g. Provincial Apex Committees on Internal Security review the prevailing challenges to initiate counter measures. h. NACTA is countering extremist narratives and propagating Pakistan ’s national narrative against extremism and terrorism in coordination with all stakeholders. i. A Fusion Centre has been established in NACTA to share actionable information with Counter Terrorism Departmentsand other Law Enforcement Agencies. 31. *Mr. Zubair Khan: (Deferred during 5th Session) Will the Minister for Interior be pleased to state: (a) the details of the NADRA offices established in Upper and Lower South Waziristan Region and purpose thereof; (b) the aforesaid offices were approved by the Government during the last five years to facilitate the people in tehsils Shakai, Toi Khula and Birmal, District South Waziristan Lower but are un-operational at present; (c) if so, the reasons thereof? Minister for Interior (Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi): (a) (i) Presently there are 3 Data Acquisition Units (DAU) which area operational in District Upper South Waziristan while 2 DAUs are operational in Lower South Waziristan, detail is as under:— | Upper South Waziristan | Lower South Waziristan | | --- | --- | | CFC NRC Ladha | CFC NRC Wana | | CFC NRC Sararogha | NRC to Khula | | CFC NRC Sarwakai | - | (ii) The above tabulated DAUs are full-fledged registration units, equipped with state of the art equipment and necessary amenities catering to the registration needs of the residents of the concerned Districts. (iii) NRC Tank (FATA) is operational in District Administration Compound of South Waziristan (situated in Tank) for facilitation of displaced persons of South Waziristan and providing registration services to applicants belonging to areas where NRC could not be established due to security reasons and non-availability of g

FAQs

What information was requested about attacks targeting foreign nationals involved in the CPEC project?

The question sought details of attacks and province-wise casualties, the financial impact on Pakistan for security of CPEC convoys, and measures taken to mitigate such incidents in the future.

What key measures did the Government mention to mitigate terrorism threats?

The replies highlighted revised SOPs for Chinese and foreign personnel on CPEC and non-CPEC work, kinetic and non-kinetic counter-terrorism policy under the National Action Plan, and intelligence-based operations across the country, along with border fencing and steps to curb terrorist financing.

How did the reply describe the operational NADRA units in Upper and Lower South Waziristan?

The response stated there are three Data Acquisition Units operational in District Upper South Waziristan and two operational in Lower South Waziristan, described as full-fledged registration units with equipment and amenities, plus an operational NRC Tank facility for displaced persons and registration services.

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