Seminar on the Working of the Parliament of Pakistan for the members of the Young Leaders Parliament.

September 12, 2023 SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS

Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) organized a one day Seminar on “Working of the Parliament” for the members of the Young Leaders Parliament (YLP), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Seminar was held on the directives of Deputy Chairman, Senate of Pakistan / Vice President BoGs, PIPS, Honourable Senator Mirza Muhammad Afridi. The seminar was attended by 50 members of YLP. The objective of this programme was to enable youth to develop a better understanding of the constitutional framework of Pakistan and an in depth insight in the working of the Parliament.

The Programme commenced with the recitation of verses from The Holy Quran. Ms. Samer Awais, Director General, PDP&C welcomed the participants and presented an overview of the day-long Seminar. She briefly highlighted the functions of Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services and responsibilities carried out under different wings of the Institute. She then proceeded on explaining the content design of the programme comprising core subjects; the constitution of Pakistan, legislative and non-legislative business carried out in the Parliament. She hoped that this day-long Seminar discussion would prove beneficial for enhancing knowledge of participants on the Parliament of Pakistan. Worthy Executive Director, Mr. Muhammad Anwer, in his welcome remarks, greeted the audience and apprised them on the understanding of the Parliamentary form of Governance. He expressed that there was no significant distinction between the legislative frameworks of Federal and Provincial Assemblies. He opined that the Parliamentary oversight tools of Government and procedures remained similar all over the world in a Parliamentary system.

Chief Guest for the Seminar, Deputy Chairman, Senate of Pakistan / Vice President BoGs, PIPS, Honourable Senator Mirza Muhammad Afridi, in his inaugural address welcomed the participants to the workshop. He hoped that the young members will utilize this parliamentary platform in maximizing their awareness and understanding of the working of legislatures in the country. He further identified the significant role of a legislator in ensuring overall welfare of the society. Participants interacted with the Deputy Chairman, sharing their motivation behind becoming a member of YLP, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Honourable Senator expressed gratitude towards the worthy Executive Director and PIPS’ team for arranging this Seminar and remained hopeful for organizing further such events for the YLP, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Key areas discussed at length included a session on the Working of the Parliament comprising Introduction to the Constitution of Pakistan, House Business, and Oversight Tools, facilitated by Mr. Muhammad Anwer, Executive Director, PIPS. For a detailed understanding on the Legislative Business, Mr. Muhammad Amir Khalil, Director Legislation, PIPS apprised the participants on a discussion on how a Bill becomes an Act. Mr. Abdul Nabi Solangi, Deputy Director Legislation, PIPS shed light on the significance, types, role and functions of Committees.

At the end of the seminar, YLP, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President Mr. Naveed Ahmad presented shields to the facilitators, acknowledging them for their effort and contribution for the workshop. In his closing remarks, Executive Director, Mr. Muhammad Anwer thanked the YLP, KP President and encouraged the young members to stay determined in pursuing their dreams and ambitions towards becoming future leaders of the country.

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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.

Seminar on the Working of the Parliament of Pakistan for the members of the Young Leaders Parliament.

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