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

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 […]

August 10, 2024

The Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) organized a week-long Pre-promotion Training Course for the officers and officials of the National Assembly Secretariat from August 5th to 10th, 2024, at its campus in Islamabad. A total of eighty (80) officers and officials attended the promotional course. The training comprised a combination of sessions pertinent to […]

August 7, 2024

The senior leadership of the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) convened a virtual training session with officials from the Zambian Parliament on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 to share experiential insights for establishing a Parliamentary Training Institute. Initially, a 10-member delegation from the Zambian Parliament, comprising 7 Members of Parliament and 3 functionaries, was scheduled […]

August 8, 2024

August 8th, 2024, Thursday, Islamabad: Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) organized a capacity building seminar on the “Working of the Parliament” for officers of National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) on Thursday, August 08, 2024. The seminar was attended by around 31 participants including the worthy Director General NACTA, Ms. Saleha Zakir Shah. Ms. Tehseen Khalid, […]

July 26, 2024

Friday – July 26, 2024: Honorable Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Speaker National Assembly/ President PIPS BoG inspired the youth to hard work, dedication and the value of respect for all in every endeavour always focusing and prioritizing national interest. In a memorable address to jam packed auditorium at the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services, Islamabad, at […]

July 4, 2024

Islamabad, Thursday, July 4, 2024: Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) with the collaboration of Centre for Peace and Development Initiative (CPDI) organized a day long with the members of civil society on functioning of the Parliament. The main aim of the event was to bridge the gap between civil society and the Parliament of […]

July 3, 2024

Islamabad, July 03, 2024, Wednesday: Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) organized a Youth Outreach Seminar on Constitution and Parliamentary Processes. The seminar was attended by around 60 participants, including faculty and students from Muslim Youth University as well as internees from GCU Faisalabad and Kinnaird College Lahore. The main speakers in the event were […]

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.

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

Pre-promotion training for the Officers and Officials of the National Assembly Secretariat, August 5th to 10th, 2024.

PIPS Virtual Interactive Training Session for National Parliament of Zambia, Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Capacity Building Seminar on Working of the Parliament for the Officers of National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA)

Hon Speaker inspires youth to work hard, respect and prioritize national interest.

PIPS Session on Functioning of the Parliament with civil society & academics for green energy initiative, Thursday, July 4, 2024

Seminar on Constitution and Parliamentary Process- Visit of Students/Faculty of the International Relations Department, Muslim Youth University

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