Mandatory Training for the Officers of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Secretariat (1st Batch)

January 30, 2026 Training

The Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS), successfully commenced a Mandatory Training for the Officers of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Secretariat (1st Batch) on Monday, January 19, 2026. The training will be attended by 20 officers of the provincial assembly. The training commenced with the Recitation of the Holy Quran. The inaugural session was moderated by Mr. Taj Muhammad, Director (PDP). He shared that PIPS has been conducting Senate and National Assembly’s pre promotional training for the past 10-12 years and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the first Provincial Assembly to conduct Mandatory Training for its officers through PIPS. Syed Wiqar Shah, Secretary Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa delivered opening remarks. He thanked PIPS team and the training participants. He shared his experience of working with PIPS and also reiterated the importance of mandatory training. He reflected upon the Provincial Assembly Secretariat Employees Act and shared that this will help bring transparency in service structure, upgradation and promotion.

Day 1 – Monday, January 19, 2026

The training programme commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by the introduction of participants and an overview of the programme by the Director, PDP.
Dr. Amir Ullah Khan, Head of the Department of Political Science, Islamia College University Peshawar, delivered an in-depth session on the Overview of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, highlighting constitutional principles, separation of powers, fundamental rights, and the role of provincial assemblies. In the second session, Mr. Inamullah Khan, Senior Additional Secretary, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, briefed participants on the Service Rules of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, focusing on appointments, promotions, and disciplinary procedures.

Day 2 – Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Mr. Kashif Iqbal Jilani, Director General, Food Safety & Halal Food Authority, will conduct a comprehensive session on the Rules of Business of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 1985, explaining administrative decision-making, file movement, and inter-departmental coordination. Later, Mr. Taj Muhammad, Director PDP, PIPS, will lead an interactive session on Effective Leadership and Personal Grooming, emphasizing professional conduct, communication skills, and leadership attributes essential for senior secretariat roles.

Day 3 – Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The day will begin with a detailed session on the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business 2025 (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly) by Mr. Naeem Ullah Durrani, Additional Secretary, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, who will explain legislative business, questions, motions, and committee proceedings. In the afternoon, Dr. Muhammad Umer, Associate Professor, Islamia College University Peshawar, will conduct a session on Essential Reading Skills, focusing on comprehension and critical analysis of official documents and legislative texts.

Day 4 – Thursday, January 22, 2026

Qazi Shams ud Din, Chief Internal Auditor, PIPS, will train participants on Writing Minutes of the Meeting, emphasizing accuracy, structure, and official standards. The second session, led by Dr. Muhammad Umer, will focus on Essential Writing Skills, strengthening participants’ capacity for clear and precise official correspondence, noting, and report writing.

Day 5 – Friday, January 23, 2026

Mr. Anjum N. Qureshi will conduct a session on Team Management Skills, highlighting communication, delegation, and coordination for effective teamwork in the secretariat environment.

In the afternoon, he will continue with a session on Conflict Management Skills, equipping participants with practical approaches to manage workplace conflicts constructively and professionally.

Day 6 – Monday, January 26, 2026

Ms. Tehseen Khalid, Director (Research), PIPS, will deliver a session on Professional Research Support for Parliamentarians, introducing parliamentary research tools, research products, and effective information retrieval techniques. The second session on Emerging Trends in Office Work: Use of AI Tools at the Workplace will be conducted by Mr. Muhammad Nazir Khan, Director General IT, PIPS, focusing on the responsible and effective use of AI to enhance productivity and decision-making in public offices.

Day 7 – Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Mr. Abdul Nabi Solangi, Deputy Director Legislation, PIPS, will introduce participants to Legislative Drafting, explaining the fundamentals of drafting structure, clarity, and legal language. The afternoon session on Digital Democracy in the Parliamentary Context will explore the role of digital tools in strengthening parliamentary transparency and engagement.

Day 8 – Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Mr. Muhammad Farooq, Deputy Secretary, National Assembly Secretariat, will conduct a session on Office Management, focusing on record management, workflow organization, and time management. He will later deliver a session on Secretariat Instructions, familiarizing participants with key administrative instructions governing secretariat operations and procedural compliance.

Day 9 – Thursday, January 29, 2026

The entire day will be dedicated to Presentation Skills, facilitated by the PDP Wing. Participants will be trained in designing and delivering effective presentations, with emphasis on confidence-building, clarity of expression, and professional communication in parliamentary and administrative settings.

Day 10 – Friday, January 30, 2026

The programme will conclude with an examination to assess participants’ understanding of the training content, followed by individual presentations demonstrating the practical application of acquired knowledge and skills. The training will formally conclude with the closing session conducted by the PDP Wing.

The training will aim to enhance participants’ understanding of constitutional provisions, legislative procedures, rules of business, and administrative frameworks, while also improving their communication, presentation, and leadership skills. It will combine theoretical sessions with practical exercises to promote innovation, teamwork, and adaptability to digital transformation, including the use of Artificial Intelligence tools.

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.

Mandatory Training for the Officers of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Secretariat (1st Batch)

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