The Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) commenced a Specialized Training on Conference Management and Parliamentary Protocol & Social Graces on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, for officers of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh Secretariat. The four-day training is being conducted in preparation for the 7th CPA Asia and 2nd Joint CPA Asia & South-East Asia Regional Conference 2026, hosted by the Provincial Assembly of Sindh in Karachi. The programme aims to strengthen institutional capacity in parliamentary protocol, conference management, and professional conduct to ensure effective, well-coordinated, and internationally compliant parliamentary engagements.
The training formally began with the recitation of the Holy Quran. In opening remarks
Mr. Muhammad Habib Samejo, Special Secretary, Secretariat of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh welcomed the participants to the training programme. He appreciated the support of the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) for arranging the training for the preparation of the 7th CPA Asia and 2nd Joint CPA Asia & South-East Asia Regional Conference 2026. A programme overview was given by Mr. Taj Muhammad, Director PDP Wing, PIPS, setting the context and objectives of the initiative. The opening day featured an in-depth session on Parliamentary Protocol and Mannerism for Members of Parliament, conducted by Mr. Tariq Bin Waheed, Senior Director General (Protocol/IPR), Senate Secretariat. The session focused on established parliamentary decorum, ethical conduct, and procedural discipline essential for effective parliamentary functioning.
On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, participants will receive specialized guidance on the etiquettes of serving official receptions and dinners, covering seating arrangements, service order, and formal conduct. This will be followed by a session introducing the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) and the themes of its 2nd Regional Conference, led by Mr. Muhammad Rashid Mafzool Zaka, Director General (Research), PIPS. The day will conclude with a session on parliamentary etiquettes by Syed Shamoon Hashmi, Special Secretary (Special Initiatives), National Assembly Secretariat.
The training will continue on Thursday, January 1, 2026, with a session on Essential Guidelines for Holding International Parliamentary Conferences, facilitated by Mr. Muhammad Rashid Mafzool Zaka, followed by a practical session on Conference Preparation Checklists: Do’s and Don’ts, conducted by Dr. Khurram Shahzad, Deputy Director (Protocol), PIPS, focusing on best practices and common pitfalls in conference management.
On the concluding day, Friday, January 2, 2026, participants will attend a session on Administration and Automation in Conference Management, facilitated by Mr. Muhammad Nazeer Khan, Director General (IT), PIPS, highlighting the role of efficient administration and digital tools in enhancing institutional effectiveness. The programme will conclude with closing remarks by Team PDP, PIPS, reaffirming the commitment to strengthening parliamentary professionalism and conference management capacities.