Seminar on Parliamentary Oversight and Inter University Quiz to Commemorate International UN Democracy Day.

September 14, 2018

The Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) held an absorbing seminar and Inter University contest on Friday, 14th September, 2017, on the Inter Parliamentary Union theme – “What if the Parliamentary Oversight was not there?” to commemorate the International Democracy Day, 2018. The occasion also marked the United Nations Declaration of Democracy adopted in September, […]

September 6, 2018

The Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services hosted a delegation of 42 students and faculty members from the University of Education, Lahore, for the Seminar on ” Working and Effectiveness of Parliament as key State Institution” at its main Campus in Islamabad at 1200 hrs to 1400 hrs on Thursday, September 6, 2018. The students of Masters […]

July 23, 2018

The Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) organised a two-day Orientation Programme for the Short-term Interns of the National Assembly of Pakistan from July 23- 24, 2018. The participants of the Orientation Programme included interns of the National Assembly of Pakistan and PIPS. The programme aimed at acquainting the participants with the Constitution of Pakistan, […]

April 10, 2018

As per PIPS tradition, Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services celebrated fifth annual Constitution Day on April 10, 2018. The day began with National Anthem, followed by the lrecitaiton of the Holy Quran. Ms. Fakiha Mahmood, Research Officer PIPS, moderated the event. A five member panel of seasoned experts and Members of Parliament deliberated on the […]

March 12, 2018

Theme: “Towards a Common Future” Venue: Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services, Islamabad Commemorating March 12, 2018 as the Commonwealth Day, the National Assembly of Pakistan, CPA-Asia Region Branch and the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) organized a Seminar on the theme “Towards a Common Future” at PIPS main Campus in Islamabad. Over 100 participants […]

February 22, 2018

Debating Federalism” Thursday, February 22, 2018: Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) organized an Orientation Session on Role and Functions of PIPS for the students of Hanns Seidel Foundation Project “Model CCI: Debating Federalism” on February 22, 2018 at its main Campus in Islamabad. The all Pakistan delegation of University students and faculty members included 46 representatives from […]

February 19, 2018

Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services hosted a delegation of 34 students and faculty members from the University of Gujrat for the Seminar on “Constitution and the Working of Parliament” at its main Campus in Islamabad on February 19, 2018. The students of MPhil and BS (Hon.) program represented the Department of History and Pakistan Studies, University […]

October 26, 2017

A seminar on “Parliament, Constitution and State Building” was held at Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Studies with students of Bahria University, Islamabad on December 14, 2016. A total of 30 member delegation of students and one faculty member of department of public administration attended the seminar. The session formally began with recitation of Holy Quran […]

October 16, 2017

October 16th, 2017: Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) organized a Legal Socialization Seminar on “Elections Act 2017 – Towards a transparent Electoral Process in Pakistan”, at PIPS campus Islamabad. The event was attended by representatives of Civil Society Organizations, Reporters/ Journalists and students of eminent universities of Islamabad. As per the tradition, the program […]

September 15, 2017

On 15th September, 2017, a day-long seminar and speech contest was arranged by the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services in connection with International Democracy Day, 2017 and as a part of celebrations of Pakistan@ 70 years as well as the 20th anniversary commemoration of the United Nations Declaration of Democracy adopted in September, 1997-98. The event was […]

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 Parliamentary Oversight and Inter University Quiz to Commemorate International UN Democracy Day.

Interactive Session on the Effectiveness of Parliament with Delegates of University of Education Lahore.

Orientation Programme for the Short-Term Interns of the National Assembly of Pakistan.

Fifth Annual Constitution Day Seminar Reiterates the Unwavering Will of the People to Defeat Undemocratic Forces and Create a Pluralistic Society Ensuring Well Being of All.

Seminar on Commonwealth Day.

Orientation Session on Role and Functions of PIPS for Students of Project, Model CCI .

Seminar on Constitution and Working of Parliament with the Students of University of Gujrat.

Bahria University MPA Students on Parliament, Constitution and State Building Seminar.

Legal Socialization Seminar on Elections Act 2017.

Enthusiastic Seminar and Speech Contest on International UN Democracy Day.

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