Workshop on “Leadership Excellence and Strategic Challenges” For Honorable MPs of KP.

July 20, 2016 MEMBERS, SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS

Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services organized three days’ workshop on “Leadership Excellence and Strategic Challenges” for Honorable Members of Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at PIPS main campus in Islamabad. Meant to equip the Honorable Members with the contemporary leadership skills in order for them to excel in their roles as political leaders, the Workshop was attended by 13 lawmakers from the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including the Provincial Minster for Local Government, Honorable Shah Farman. The inaugural session began with the recitation of the verses from Holy Quran, followed by opening remarks by Executive Director PIPS, Mr. Zafarullah Khan. Director Training PIPS, Ms. Samer Awais, gave an overview of the workshop. The Executive Director PIPS acquainted the participants with the “International Best Practices of Developing Political Leadership.” Professor Dr. Hamid Rafique Khan Khattak, CEO Imperial Institute of Technology, spoke on “How do Leaders Resolve Conflicts and Build Consensus.” Day two began with a detailed session on “Managing Media Relations-Getting Ready for Media Interaction” led by Senior Journalist, Mr. Mazhar Abbas. Mr. Furqan Shamsi, Professional Trainer and Consultant, gave a captivating presentation on “The Challenges of Leadership – Managing Diversity and Meeting Expectations.” Former representative of Pakistan in the United Nations and currently the Director General of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad, Ambassador ® Masood Khan, led an interactive session on “Strategic Challenges faced by leaders in Pakistan – Political Impact” on Day Three. Lately, Mr. Asad Hayaud Din, Spokesperson for Ministry of Commerce – Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, and Mujeeb Ahmad Khan, Senior Trade and Investment Advisor Ministry of Commerce deliberated on the “Strategic Challenges faced by leaders in Pakistan – Impact on Commerce.” The Workshop ended with vote of thanks presented by Director Training PIPS, Ms. Samer Awais.

On the direction of the Chairman Senate/President PIPS Board of Governors, the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS), has implemented a comprehensive set of measures aimed at ensuring fiscal discipline, operational efficiency, and responsible utilization of public resources, on the same lines as notified and adopted by the Senate and National Assembly Secretariats.

Under the new measures, the Institute has adopted a four-day working week (Monday to Thursday), while introducing a hybrid working model whereby 50% of staff will perform duties from the office and 50% will work remotely on a rotational basis. Employees working from home will remain fully accessible through digital communication platforms and may be required to report to the office on short notice, ensuring uninterrupted institutional functioning.

Significant steps have also been taken to promote energy conservation. These include a target of achieving up to 70% reduction in energy consumption through minimizing unnecessary use of electricity and ensuring that official meetings, trainings, and events are scheduled during daylight hours. Foreign tours are banned and international meetings are being held virtually.

In the transport section, PIPS has introduced strict measures to curtail expenditure and 70% official vehicles have been grounded as part of this initiative.

As part of broader austerity efforts, 20% reduction has been imposed on the non-ERE budget for the fourth quarter of the current financial year. The officers drawing a monthly salary of PKR 300,000 or more, shall surrendered two days salary or 5% to 30% salary on gross as per Federal Government decision.

The Institute has also discontinued all non-essential procurements with immediate effect. Official functions such as dinners and receptions will not be hosted, except in the case of visiting foreign delegations, and even then, strictly in accordance with austerity protocols.

These measures have been implemented with immediate effect and will remain in force until further orders.

Under the guidance of President PIPS Board of Governors, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, PIPS remains fully committed to maintaining its core functions of parliamentary support, capacity building, and research while contributing proactively to national austerity and sustainability goals.

Workshop on “Leadership Excellence and Strategic Challenges” For Honorable MPs of KP.

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