PIPS Hosts Study Visit and Briefing Session for Officers of 3rd MCMC, Government of Sindh

February 2, 2026 SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS

The Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) hosted a delegate comprising 30 officers of the Mid-Career Management Course (MCMC), Training Management and Research Wing, SGA&CD, Government of Sindh, along with five faculty members, on Monday, 2 February 2026. The objective was to brief the participants with the role, mandate, and functions of the PIPS in supporting and strengthening parliamentary processes.

The programme commenced with the recitation, of verses from the Holy Quran by Qari Anees ur Rehman. Mr. Asim Khan Goraya, Executive Director, PIPS, welcomed the delegation and followed by a group photograph.

A comprehensive presentation was delivered by Mr. Muhammad Aamir Khalil, Director General (Legislation), PIPS. He highlighted the Institute’s objectives, core values, governance structure, and statutory functions as enshrined in the PIPS Act, 2008. Mr. Khalil elaborated on how PIPS supported Parliamentarians and Parliamentary Secretariat through legislative assistance, research services, training programmes, and professional development initiatives. Moreover, he highlighted that PIPS in accordance with its statutory mandate was also conducting specialized training programmes for officers of the federal government to enhance their understanding of the working of the legislature, its constitutional role, responsibilities and its working relationship with the executive. During the session, the participants eagerly asked questions about the mandate of various wings of the PIPS, namely Legislation, Capacity Building and Development, Parliamentary Development Programme and Coordination, as well as Research and Library. The participants appreciated PIPS’ pivotal role in advancing effective parliamentary practices and fostering a deeper understanding of parliamentary business.

The session concluded with a vote of thanks by Ms. Samer Awais, Director General (CB&D). She appreciated the insightful presentation, acknowledged the active participation of the MCMC officers, and highlighted the key takeaways from the session.

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 Hosts Study Visit and Briefing Session for Officers of 3rd MCMC, Government of Sindh

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