ROLE OF PARLIAMENT ON KASHMIR ISSUE (1971-1999)

UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY & PAKISTAN STUDIES

By: Imran Hussain

Supervised By: Dr. Mahboob Hussain

Academic Level: MPhil

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Abstract

The main aim of this research is to highlight the performance of parliament for the solution of Kashmir issue. The research will mark various tolls that parliamentarians used for highlighting different issues including Kashmir issue in the institution and how the parliament affected political system for the solution of Kashmir issue and what legislation was done for mobilized Kashmir issue and how parliament helped to make the Kashmir issue alive in the country and out of the country. It will analyse whether parliamentarians were sincere for the solution of Kashmir issue or they only used it as political card in the country. The parliament’s methodology has been used to trace out different facts and to prove assumptions. The paper will enhance the understanding and interest in the studies of ‘the Role of Parliament in solution of Kashmir issue.’ It will evaluate the foreign policy in regards with Kashmir issue in the country. The main purpose of the research to highlight and enlive the Kashmir issue in the minds of peace loving community. The debates of National Assembly as well as the Senate, documents,
the related articles and Newspapers have been consulted in bringing out the outcome of the research.

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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.