Question : PRIVATE COURIER SERVICES

(a) whether any survey has been conducted regarding the number of private courier services operating in the country and the number of workers engaged therein;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether there is any central legislation to regulate the operations of the private courier services; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DR. SHAKEEL AHMAD)

(a) & (b) No, Sir.

(c) & (d) No central legislation exists to regulate the operations of the private courier services.