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Hon Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, Chairman Senate/President PIPS BoG inaugurates 10th annual National Parliamentary Development Course – Nov., 11, 2024

November 11, 2024

Islamabad, 11th November, 2024: Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, President PIPS BoG has said that humanity is faced with challenges of climate change, sustainable development, and socio-economic disparities and the role of the parliament and parliamentarians, therefore, has become more pivotal in leading the country towards its strategic national and international interests.The Chairman Senate […]

October 31, 2024

The Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), successfully conducted a workshop on “Digital Democracy” at the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This event, part of a series aimed at strengthening digital literacy among parliamentarians, addressed the impacts of misinformation, disinformation, and the role of artificial intelligence […]

Oct 28-30, 2024: The National Assembly of Pakistan and Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services, hosted the Parliamentarians for Global Action 45th Annual Forum and 13th Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians on the International Criminal Court and the Rule of Law (CAP-ICC), at PIPS campus, Islamabad on the 28 and 30 October 2024 that saw participation of more than […]

October 8, 2024

Islamabad, Pakistan – October 8, 2024– Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani called upon the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) for proactive initiatives to provide quality research and capacity building of Members of Parliament as well as staff working at the National Parliament and provincial legislatures. He made these remarks while addressing the senior […]

October 1, 2024

October 1st, 2024, Tuesday, Islamabad: Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) organized a seminar on the “Working of the Parliament and Oversight of Executive” for thirty member delegation of women youth leaders from all districts of Gilgit Baltistan and the Chitral region, including teachers, lawyers, social activists and students. Karakorum Area Development Organization (KADO) facilitated travel […]

The Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS), in collaboration with the Mustehkam Parliamaan (MuP) – a project funded by the European Union, organised a three-day workshop on House & Committee Business for the Honourable Members and Officers of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from 18th to 20th September at the PIPS campus, Islamabad. The […]

September 26, 2024

Islamabad: Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) was invited to hold a session on Citizen Engagement and Parliament for Accountability and Trust with 25 senior officers at the National Police Academy, main campus. Executive Director and Director General (Research) PIPS Mr. Muhammad Rashid Mafzool Zaka, delivered an interactive session with twentyfive (25) mid-career officers from […]

September 18, 2024

The Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Centre for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ), successfully hosted a workshop on “Digital Democracy” on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the Sindh Assembly Secretariat, Karachi. The event commenced with the opening remarks by Ms. Samer Awais, Director General […]

August 29, 2024

The Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) successfully conducted an insightful event on “Working of Committees: Powers and Functions” on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the PIPS campus in Islamabad. The proceedings began with opening remarks by Mr. Muhammad Rashid Mafzool Zaka, Executive Director of PIPS, who emphasized the importance of understanding the parliamentary committee […]

August 21, 2024

The Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) in collaboration with Mustehkam Parlimaan (MuP) – a project funded by European Union, organised a two-day comprehensive National Workshop on Effective Legislation: Post Legislative Scrutiny and Delegated Legislation for the Honourable Members of the National Parliament and Provincial Assemblies of Pakistan on 20th and 21st August, 2024 at […]

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.

Hon Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, Chairman Senate/President PIPS BoG inaugurates 10th annual National Parliamentary Development Course – Nov., 11, 2024

PIPS and UNDP Digital Democracy Workshop in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Emphasizes Combating Misinformation and Effective Social Media Strategies

PIPS hosts Parliamentarians for Global Action 45th Annual Forum on Rule of Law 28-30th Oct., 2024

Chairman Senate/President PIPS BoG reiterates proactive initiatives by PIPS to strengthen Legislature

PIPS Seminar on Working of Parliament & Oversight of Executive with women youth leaders from Gilgit Baltistan and Chitral.

Workshop on House & Committee Business for the Honourable Members and Officers of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa September 18th – 20th 2024.

PIPS Session on Citizen Engagement & Parliament for Accountability and Trust in Institutions, 26 Sept 2024

Digital Democracy: A Workshop for the Members of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh

SESSION ON “WORKING OF COMMITTEES: POWERS AND FUNCTIONS” AT PIPS

National Workshop on Effective Legislation: Post Legislative Scrutiny (PLS) and Delegated Legislation (DL) 20th and 21st August, 2024

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