📋 Tender Overview
The Standing Committee on Science and Technology met this afternoon under the Chairmanship of Mr. Sajid Mehdi MNA in Committee Room of PCSIR G-5 Islamabad to discuss pertaining issues of Ministry and its attached departments.The Committee considered The Contractors Registration Bill 2021 Private Members Bill and directed that Ministry may hold a meeting with Mo Law Justice to examine the said proposed legislation in order to remove lacunas if any and come up with the proposals in the next meeting so that Committee could considered it accordingly.The Committee while appreciating the National Industrial Hemp and Medicinal Cannabis Policy had directed that Ministry may take effective measures for promotion of this policy to enhance its exports as it could be able to contribute for growth of Pakistans economy. The Committee directed that stringent measures to negate the chances of involvement of drug mafia as their offer could be more attractive as per Government Price.The Committee expressed concern that several complaints had been received from the employees of COMSATS PCSIR PSF etc regarding their promotions and directed that Ministry may ensure transparency in promotion criteria to avoid frustration amongst their employees so that they could work more effectively for the welfare of their departments.The Committee highly appreciated the introduction of two three Electric wheeler. The Committee however directed that Ministry may ensure the safety of riders before its launching formally.The following MNAs Mr. Nisar Ahmad Cheema Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed Malik Mr. Saad Waseem Ch. Muhammad Ashraf Ms. Zaib Jaffar and Mr. Naveed Amir Jeeva besides the Secretary and other officials of the Ministry of Science Technology and its attached departments attended the meeting.