An Orientation on Parliamentary Procedures: The Powers and Functions of Committees and Responding to Parliamentary Questions, June 2026

June 18, 2026

The Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) successfully organized the third training programme of its thematic series, titled “An Orientation on Parliamentary Procedures: The Powers and Functions of Committees and Responding to Parliamentary Questions,” on 17–18 June 2026 at PIPS, Islamabad. The two-day orientation was attended by officers (BPS 17–19) from various Federal Ministries and […]

December 22, 2025

The Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) successfully concluded the 11th National Parliamentary Development Course (NPDC) with a Closing Ceremony held on Monday at PIPS, Islamabad. The six-week flagship programme brought together mid-career parliamentary officers from the Senate, National Assembly, Provincial Assemblies, Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly, and PIPS.In his closing address, Mr. Asim Khan Goraya, Executive Director, […]

The Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) continues its mandate to support provincial legislatures in strengthening parliamentary research and information services. In this context, PIPS conducted a three-day technical training and system migration for the Balochistan Assembly Library consequent upon the decisions taken under the 18th Speaker’s Conference held in Islamabad. Held from 9–11 December […]

December 3, 2025

The Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) is conducting a three-day in-house training on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the reporters of the Punjab Assembly Secretariat. A total of 17 reporters are participating in the programme, which is designed to build practical skills for applying AI tools to enhance efficiency, innovation, and digital transformation within public administration. The […]

December 1, 2025

PIPS held four-hour training sessions on Constitutionalism and Effective Parliament on Dec 1st from 9:30 am to 01:30 pm for 52 probationary officers belonging to the Pakistan Administrative Services attending as participant-delegates of 48th Special Training Program (STP) by Civil Services Academy Lahore. Mr. Tanzil Ur Rahman, Assistant Director (Research) moderated this interactive session. Before […]

The Islamia College University Peshawar has established a dedicated PIPS Corner at the Begum Kalsoom Saifullah Khan Memorial Library, Department of Political Science, ICUP. The inauguration ceremony of the PIPS corner was held at ICUP, Peshawar and was attended by Mr. Asim Khan Goraya, Executive Director, PIPS, as the Chief GuestMr. Goraya was warmly received […]

The Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS), under its mandate to promote parliamentary excellence, successfully inaugurated the 11th National Parliamentary Development Course (NPDC) on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at its campus in Islamabad.The NPDC is a flagship capacity-building initiative of PIPS aimed at enhancing the professional competence, institutional understanding, and leadership skills of parliamentary officers […]

November 5, 2025

The Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) is organizing a three-day In-house training on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the officers of the Punjab Assembly Secretariat. A total of 40 participants attended the training, which focuses on developing practical skills to apply AI tools for improved efficiency, innovation, and digital transformation in public administration. The training aims to strengthen participants […]

The Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) successfully organized an eight-day Pre-Promotion Training Course for 14 Section Officers of the National Assembly Secretariat from October 15 to 24, 2025, at PIPS, Islamabad. The inaugural session was moderated by Mr. Taj Muhammad, Director (PDP). The event commenced with the Recitation of the Holy Quran.Syed Zain Gillani, […]

September 22, 2025

The Pre-Promotion Training Course for Officers of the National Assembly Secretariat took place from 22nd to 29th September 2025 at the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS), Islamabad. A total of 20 officers (Superintendents and Section Officers) participated in this mandatory program designed to build their professional competence, efficiency, and understanding of service laws, communication […]

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.

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Pre-Promotion Training Course for Officers of the National Assembly Secretariat at the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS).

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