Senate body expresses dissatisfaction over briefing by S&T ministry
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Chairman of Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology Senator Kamil Ali Agha presides over a meeting of the committee at Parliament House on February 11, 2025. — APP
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ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Committee on Science and Technology (S&T) Senator Kamal Ali Agha has lacking proper briefing by the Ministry of Science and Technology by the Ministry of Science and Technology to reflect the rights of employees. Expressed dissatisfaction.
He added that a policy should be proposed, suggesting that the employees’ livelihood should be focused.
The Senate Standing Committee for Science and Technology, chaired by Senator Kamil Ali Agha at Parliament House here. The Secretary of Science and Technology made it clear that all departments have been instructed to resolve the rights.
He advised that the ministry should prepare a proposal so that the committee could discuss it and add it to its report.
Senator Kamil Ali Agha stressed that the issue of rights should be reviewed, and a detailed, possible report is needed on the matter. He also emphasized the need for details related to vacant posts and which departments are being closed, as well as where employees are being re -assigned. Kamil Ali Agha stressed that employees should not be badly affected by the disqualification.
The committee was also informed about the irregularities made during the appointment process for the PSQCA chief.
It was reported that the recruitment process included 50 candidates, of which 42 were interviewed on the basis of qualification standards. The Secretary, M/O Science and Technology has reported that the Minister of Science and Technology has suggested interviewing all the applicant candidates, and the minister personally chaired the interviews. The last panel of three candidates was presented to the Prime Minister for a decision. The process has been completed in the ministry, and the decision is now with the Prime Minister.
The High Court has observed observations, but a final decision has not yet been reached, and reports in the media about the matter are baseless.
The committee discussed the delay in the issuance of information for the nominations of Senators Syed Faisal Ali Sabzwari, Dost Muhammad Khan, Mir Dostin Khan Domki, and Mohammad Aslam Abru, which was created by the Chairman of the Senate under the ministry. These nominations were endorsed by the committee at the previous meetings.
It has been reported that the process is underway and it has been sent to the Prime Minister of Pakistan and information will be pursued this week. The Chairman Committee emphasized that the matter should not be delayed further.
The committee was also briefed on the role, functions and performance of the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).
It was also reported that PEC is also facilitating international agreements, such as Kuwait and China, to provide jobs to Pakistani engineers abroad.
During a comprehensive briefing, Senator Kamil Ali Agha also inquired about the needs of the contractors and the need to hire engineers.
It was explained that every category has its own needs, including registration and employment terms.
Kamil Ali Agha also emphasized the importance of tackling the change in the textile industry. He advised that efforts should be made to ensure that engineers should be provided employment opportunities in Pakistan, as the textile industry is declining. He recommended that PEC cooperate with industries and universities to train engineers.
On a similar note, the committee also discussed the functions and performances of the Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) and Pakistan Scientific and Technical Information Center (Pestic).
It has been reported that the role of pastek has been strengthened through science and technology policies, and its centers work at universities.
The Secretary of the Ministry of Science and Technology mentioned the need for growing performance in the field of artificial intelligence.
During a briefing on pistachic performance and human resources, members of the committee advised that PSF should increase its human resources capacity by 40 % to improve its reach.
Senator Kamil Ali Agha praised the briefing about pastek and emphasized the importance of popularizing science for the benefit of the common people.
The meeting was attended by Senators Hussein Banu, Dr. Afnanullah Khan, Nadeem Ahmed Bhutto, Secretary of Science and Technology and Additional Secretary, and senior officials of the concerned departments reviewed various aspects of the ministry, rights within the departments. Including rules.
