Ijaz Kakakhel Islamabad
Law makers in Lower House of Parliament on Monday was informed that the government is committed to ensure safety and protection of human rights in the country by adopting legal measures. Minister for Human Rights Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada expressed these views while responding to a question during the Question Hour in the National Assembly today. He said the landmark legislation titled “Torture and Custodial Death (Prevention and Punishment) Act, 2022” has been made to provide protection to a person during custody from all acts of torture.
The Minister said the latest legislation safeguards against custodial torture and the conduct of humiliating citizens in custody while depriving them of their basis fundamental rights. The House was informed that the government is providing a subsidy of Rs 92 billion to agricultural tube-wells to facilitate the farming community across Pakistan.
Responding to a question during Question Hour, Parliamentary Secretary on Energy Rana Iradat Sharif said the government is utilizing all resources to provide cheap electricity to consumers. He said a subsidy of 7.86 rupees per unit is being provided on agricultural connections of electricity. Responding to another question, the Parliamentary Secretary said crude oil is being imported on deferred payment basis only from Saudi Arabia.
Responding to a calling attention notice, Parliamentary Secretary for Communication Shahida Akhtar Ali informed the House that work on Chitral, Buni-Shandoor road will be restored as soon as the Finance and Planning Divisions release funds.
