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Year 2025
Workshop on Parliamentary Business for GB Assembly Members Jan 2025
WORKSHOP ON DIGITAL DEMOCRACY
COURSE FOR THE SPECIALIZED PARLIAMENTARY GROUPS OF THE SENATE SECRETARIAT JANUARY 2025
Parliamentary Delegation from South Sudan January 2025
Briefing of 52nd CTP Jan 2025
Workshop on Parliamentary Protocol & Social Graces for the Protocol officers of the Punjab Assembly Secretariat Jan 2025
The Monthly coordination meeting of PIPS and Mustehkam Parlimaan (IP-5) Jan 2025
A roundtable session on Diplomacy for Peace Jan 2025
Orientation Program for National Assembly Interns Jan 2025
MOU BTW CIVIL SERVICES ACADEMY, LAHORE AND PIPS JAN 2025
NACTA Officers 1day orientation on working of the Parliament
PIPS Interactive Session on Principles & Global Best Practices of Research for Senior Executives of ECP Feb 2025
PIPS and CPA Unite to Promote Democratic Governance and Parliamentary Learning in Asia and Beyond Feb 2025
Seminar on Working of Parliament and PIPS 27 Feb 2025
Study Visit and Briefing on PIPS for the 35 Officers of the MCMC and the 3rd Specialized Training Course of CSA 4 March 2025
Web Report of Monthly Coordination Meeting: PIPS-MuP, March 7, 2025
Meeting between PIPS and UNICEF 2025
PIPS celebrates 10th annual Constitution Day
Chairman Senate of Pakistan/ President Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) BoG, Yousuf Raza Gillani, Elected as Founding Chairman 2025
UN Women Explores Collaboration with PIPS on Gender-Inclusive AI Learning 17-04-2025
PIPS launches Capacity-Building Workshop on Hansard/Verbatim Reporting 2025
Workshop for Chairpersons of Standing and Special Committees of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab April 2025
Closing ceremony of three-day workshop for Chairpersons of Standing and Special Committees of the Punjab Assembly april 2025
Workplan Development Workshop for the Honourable Members of the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus Provincial Assembly of the Punjab, 28th to 30th April 2025
9th Annual National Parliamentary Researchers Workshop May 2025
Shaping National Policy on Media and Information Literacy May 2025
Parliamentary Studies Session on Constitution, Parliament and Working of PIPS with Air University Islamabad, Wednesday 21 May 2025
Pre-Budget Seminar for Honourable Members of the National Assembly and Senate of Pakistan May 2025
KNOWLEDGE-SHARING SESSION ON UNDERSTANDING FEDERAL BUDGET 2025-2026
Balochistan Budget Orientation Session 2025-26
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Year 2024
PIPS hold Technical Assistance Session on the State of Economy and Annual Budget 2024-25 for the Honorable Members of the Senate of Pakistan, in collaboration with Parliaemntary Development Unit of Senate Secretariat and Mustehkam Parlimaan
National Workshop on Effective Legislation: Post Legislative Scrutiny (PLS) and Delegated Legislation (DL) 20th and 21st August, 2024
Orientation Programme for the newly elected Honourable Members of the Senate of Pakistan 2024
Pre-promotion training for the Officers and Officials of the National Assembly Secretariat 5th to 10th August, 2024
PIPS Holds Virtual Discussion with Zambian Parliament Officials, Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Orientation Programme for the Summer Interns of the National Assembly of Pakistan (Batch 1) from July 23 – July 26, 2024
Intern orientation batch one 23-26 July 2024
Seminar on Constitution and Parliamentary Process- Visit of Students/Faculty of the International Relations Department, Muslim Youth University 3 july 2024
PIPS Research Wing organized a session on functioning of the Parliament with the Members of Civil Society Organizations, on Thursday, 4th July, 2024
PIPS Seminar on Working of Parliament & Budget Process for ICMAP, Thursday, June 27th, 2024
PIPS Technical Session on State of Economy & Annual Budget 2024-25 for Hon'able MPAs Balochistan
PRE PROMOTION TRAINING COURSE FOR THE OFFICERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT, 1st – 12th January, 2024
PIPS and MUP Hold Technical Assistance Session on State of Economy and Annual Budget FY 2024-25 for Hon'able Members of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab on June 07, 2024 at Lahore
Orientation for the Newly-Elected Honourable Members of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 2024
Orientation Workshop for Newly Elected Members of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh 2024
PIPS and MUP Hold Session on State of Economy for Hon'able Members of Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 25, 2024
One day Orientation Programme for the Newly Elected Honorable Members of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab 29th March 2024
One day Orientation Programme for the Newly-Elected Honourable Members of the National Assembly of Pakistan 17th April, 2024
Building Capacities: New Member Orientation for the MPAs of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan March8, 2024
SEMINAR ON WORKING OF PARLIAMENT AND PIPS SERVICES AND FUNCTIONS FOR YOUTH DELEGATES OF BARGAD ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Workshop on “Strengthening Parliamentary Services for Regional Development” for the officials of the PAECO Member Parliaments January 24 - 25, 2024
Workshop on House & Committee Business for the Honourable Members and Officers of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa September 18th – 20th 2024.
Chairman Senate/President PIPS BoG reiterates proactive initiatives by PIPS to strengthen Legislature 2024
PIPS hosts Parliamentarians for Global Action 45th Annual Forum on Rule of Law 28-30th Oct., 2024
10th NPDC December 2024
Year 2023
Seminar on Working of the Parliament for the students of the Bahria University Islamabad, 11th January, 2023
The Orientation Programme for the Young Parliamentary Associates to be appointed in the Federal Parliament and the Provincial Legislatures in Pakistan
SEMINAR ON CONSTITUTION, WORKING OF PARLIAMENT & PEACE, Monday 06 March, 2023
National Assembly celebrates common wealth day to forge cooperation for sustainable and peaceful future 13 March, 2023
POLICY DIALOGUE ON CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE, MARCH 07, 2023
PAKISTAN DAY SEMINAR MARKS UNITY IN DIVERSITY, MARCH 22, 2023
Enthralling All Pakistan Declamation Contest on Constitution and People’s Rights, Monday, 17 April 2023
Thematic Workshop on Parliamentary Research for Newly Induced Officers of KP Assembly Secretariat, 3rd – 5th May, 2023
THEMATIC WORKSHOP ON NON-LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS FOR NEWLY INDUCED OFFICERS OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT, 3RD – 5TH MAY, 2023
Thematic Workshop on Protocol and Social Graces for the Newly Inducted Officers of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Secretariat
Training on Parliamentary Practices and Office Procedures for the new Officers and Interns of Special Initiatives Wing, National Assembly Secretariat, 15th -26th May, 2023
Thematic Workshop on Assisting Members in Non-Legislative Business for the Officers of the National Assembly Secretariat May 30th – 1st June, 2023
PRE PROMOTION TRAINING COURSE FOR THE OFFICIALS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT,7th – 15th June, 2023-2
PIPS Round Table Dialogue Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation between the Pakistan and Kazakhstan, June 8, 2023
PIPS and MuP hold orientation on State of Economy and Annual Budget FY 2023-24, June 13, 2023.
National Seminar on Education Empowering Pakistan Future (20-07-2023)
Public Hearing from the Chairman NA Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs (14-07-2023)
Seminar on Burhan Muzffar Wani (07-07-2023)
Seminar on Constitution A Core Source of Nation Building (17-07-2023)
Visit of MCMC Delegation to PIPS (21-07-2023)
National Parlliamentary Trian the Trainer Workshop 18 July to 20 July 2023
Training of NA Officers on Non-Legislative Business 30 May and First June 2023
Policy Dialogue on Pakistani Post Budget Economic Outlook (19-06-2023)
Seminar of Nature Training Academy (22-06-2023)
Seminar Organized by Chairman NA Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs (21-06-2023)
Pre Promotion Training Course for the Staff of NA Secretariat (07 June to 15 June 2023)
Reclaiming the Space Reading the Constitution from Woman Prespective WPS (05 June to 06 June 2023)
Meeting on Prospects for Iner Parliamentary Cooperation between the Parliaments of Pakistan and Kazakhstan (08-06-2023)
Parliamentary Roundtable on State of Economy & Budget (13-06-2023)
Member's National Assembly Meeting with Foreign Delegation (15-07-2023)
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Roundtable Consultation on “Labour Standards in Export-Led Sectors in Pakistan”
Orientation Programme for the Short-Term Interns of the National Assembly of Pakistan.
Post Budget Seminar for MPs - Friday, 2nd June, 2017
Year 2019
Orientation Programme for the Young Parliamentary Officers (YPOs)
Seminar on Parliamentary Functions, PIPS Services and Management Practices for Delegation of Air University School of Management
Seminar on SDGs and Environmental Legislation with Students Delegates of Government College University
ILM Policy Dialogue on Education Focusing Out of School Children, July 24th, 2019
Constitution Day Series, Seminar on Constitution, Parliament and State-Building, April 29, 2019
Seminar on National Voters’ Day, 2019 Closing the Gender Gap in the Electoral Roles
Workshop of Woman Parliamentary Leadership Provincial Assembly of Punjab
First International Workshop on Parliamentary Processes and Constituency Relations
Orientation Parliamentary Best Practices
Roundtable Consultation on “Labour Standards in Export-Led Sectors in Pakistan”
Seminar on Commemorate Commonwealth Day, March 11, 2019
6th National Parliamentary Development Course, November 4, 2019.
Inter-Secretariat Leadership Moot July 10-11, 2019
Orientation Programme for the Interns of The National Assembly of Pakistan July 04 – 05, 2019
Orientation Programme for the Interns of The Senate of Pakistan July 08 – 09, 2019
Workshop on “Role and Functions of Public Accounts Committee” For the Honorable Committee Members and Officers of Provincial Assembly of the Punjab
Session on Legislative Oversight for Building Peace & Sustainable Development with 25 MPAs from Sindh Assembly November 25, 2019
Parliamentary Studies Certificate Course (PSCC) Module I Batch II, July 3, 2019
Orientation of Newly Elected Honorable Members (Erstwhile Fata) of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, September 19-20, 2019
National Capacity Building Workshop for the Honorable Parliamentarians on “Strategic Communication & Media Engagement in Crisis Situation”
National Workshop on Women in Political Leadership for the Honorable Women Members of the National Parliament and Four Provincial Assemblies
NA Hosts 5th CPA Regional Conference – 2019 - Youth Round Table - Making Democracy Relevant- Recognizing The Significance of Youth Voices; By PIPS and YPF, Islamabad, July 31, 2019
Legal Socialization Workshop on Right to Education 25-A, SDG-4 and Role of Parliament & Legal Fraternity, for 300 Lawyers
Seminar on Parliamentary Functions, PIPS Services and Management Practices for Delegation of Air University School of Management-2
Session on Working of PIPS for Participants of National Capacity Building Workshop of Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal
Seminar on SDGS and Environmental Legislation with Students Delegates of Government College University Lahore
Session on Parliament as Citadel of Democratic Pluralism to 250 Delegates from 20 National Institutions at Lawrence College Ghoragali Model UN, LCMUN Murree
Seminar on Working of Parliament and PIPS, Visit of delegates from Government College University Faisalabad
Seminar on Working of Parliament and PIPS Services for Students of St. Mary College Rawalpindi.
Year 2018
Seminar on Parliamentary Oversight and Inter University Quiz to Commemorate International UN Democracy Day, Sept., 14, 2018
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, 2018
Seminar on Commonwealth Day, 2018
5th National Parliamentary Development Course, November 5, 2018.
Inter Parliamentary Workshop on “Protection and Promotion of Human Rights December 4- 5, 2018
National Workshop on Federalism and Social Development for the Honorable Members of the National Parliament and the Provincial Assemblies of Pakistan, Nov 26 - 28, 2018
Understanding Parliamentary Oversight: Concept & Tools October 10th-11th, 2018
Roundtable on Supplementary Finance Bill 2018 for Honorable Members of National Parliament, Tuesday 25th of September, 2018
Orientation of the Newly Elected Honorable Women Members of the National Assembly of Pakistan September 5 – 7, 2018
National Capacity Building Workshop on Counter Terrorism: Strategic Communication and Media Management February 19-20, 2018
Train the Trainer for the Officers of the Pakistan Institute For Parliamentary Services July 16-20, 2018
Training Workshop for Committee Staff of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan March 5-6, 2018
Training Course on Open Source Web Development Technologies for the Officers of the National Assembly And Senate of Pakistan April 09-May 11, 2018
Training Course on Total Library Solutions: Using Koha & Dspace for Automation Centre’s Staff of the National Assembly of Pakistan February 21 To March 26, 2018
Workshop on Sustainable Development Goals for Members of Legislative Assembly of Gilgit- Baltistan, January 10- 12, 2018
International Conference on Youth and Parliament
Interactive Session on the Effectiveness of Parliament with Delegates of University of Education Lahore.
Seminar on Constitution and Working of Parliament with the Students of University of Gujrat.
Orientation Programme for the Short-Term Interns of the National Assembly of Pakistan.
Year 2017
Interactive Session on “Data and Analytics for Policy Success,” Wednesday, 12th July, 2017
Workshop on Leadership Excellence in Parliamentary Committees for the Honorable Chairpersons/Members of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan (September 25-26, 2017)
National Workshop on the Role of Public Accounts Committees (PAC) In Effective Oversight, May 10-12, 2017
Inter-Parliamentary Exchange Visit to Federal Parliament, March 16-17, 2017
Workshop for Honorable Members of Gilgit Baltistan Legislative Assembly, January 23rd Till 27th, 2017
National Parliamentary Workshop on “The Role of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in Effective Oversight, May 10-12, 2017.
Workshop for Honorable Committee Chairpersons on ‘Leadership Excellence in Parliamentary Committees’, February 2-3, 2017
Knowledge Sharing National Parliamentary Roundtable on Sustainable Development Goals, November 02-03, 2017
70 Years of Parliament Celebrations Reiterate Commitment to Constitution and Welfare of Citizens, August 10-11, 2017
Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan Inaugurates Training of Trainers Workshop on Parliamentary Studies
Young Women Leaders of Pakistan (YWLP) in an Interactive Session.
Expert Hearing on Draft Elections Bill, January 11, 2017
Pakistan-Cuba Parliamentary Friendship Group, Memorial Seminar IHO Fidel Castro, January 18, 2017
Seminar on Constitution Day 10 April, 2017
Pre Budget Seminar for the Honorable Members of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa May 15, 2017
Pre Budget Seminar for MPAs, Provincial Assembly of Balochistan May 15, 2017
SMIU Faculty and Students Lauds Role of Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services
Thirty Five MPAs Attend Absorbing Pips-Subai Pre Budget Seminar, May 18, 2017
Over 100 Participants Including 56 MPs Laud Pips Services at Pre Budget Seminar in Lahore, Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Post Budget Seminar for MPs - Friday, 2nd June, 2017
Parliamentary Dialogue on “Youth Building Peace” Held on August 8, 2017
Legal Socialization Seminar on Elections Act October 16, 2017
Bahria University MPA Students on Parliament, Constitution and State Building Seminar October, 26 2017
Inter Parliamentary Exchange Visit to the National Parliament November 13-14, 2017
Report on National Voters Day Seminar December 07, 2017
Knowledge Sharing Session on Post Legislative Scrutiny and Delegated Legislation, December 18, 2017
Consultation on National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights, December 19-20, 2017
Seminar on Constitution, Parliament and State-Building with Students of University of Punjab Lahore.
Outreach Seminar on Role of Parliament and PIPS Services to Strengthen Democratic Tradition, with Delegation of Buitems, Quetta.
Prime Minister's Youth Training Scheme (PMYTS) Orientation Program, Batch-II.
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Year 2016
Round-Table on Pakistani Constitutionalism Today and Human Rights for MPs and Parliamentary Researchers with Dr. Paula Newberg, Thursday, 8th December 2016
National Workshop on “Federalism and Devolution of Powers” For the Honorable Members (”October 26-28, 2016)
National Workshop on “Functions and Effectiveness of Parliamentary Committees” For Committee Chairpersons (September 28 – 30, 2016)
Workshop on “Leadership Excellence and Strategic Challenges” For Honorable MPs of KP (July 20-22, 2016)
Workshop on “Communicating for Leadership” For Honorable Parliamentarians: July 18-22, 2016
Workshop on Parliamentary Business for 2nd Batch of Members from Gilgit Baltistan: January 26-29, 2016
Workshop on Parliamentary Business for Newly Elected MLAs of Gilgit Baltistan Assembly: January 18-21, 2016
Pre-Budget Orientation on PSDP for Chairpersons, Standing Committees of Senate and National Assembly, January 12, 2016
Parliament of Pakistan Celebrates Kashmir Black Day, Oct 27, 2016
Annual National Parliamentary Conference on Harmonization of Rules of Procedure: March 30-31, 2016
Honourable Speaker National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Presides National Parliamentary Meet on Malnutrition at PIPS - Feb 17-18, 2016
International Delegates Hail 1st SAARC Young Parliamentarians’ Conference August 16-17, 2016
PIPS and Fatima Jinnah Women University sign MoU to promote Academic and Research Linkages, January 13, 2016.
Chairman Senate of Pakistan Honourable Mian Raza Rabbani inaugurates milestone Senate of Pakistan Internship Programme - Feb 1, 2016
Senate of Pakistan training of 46 interns from 8 leading Universities of twin cities: Feb. 1-12, 2016.
Honourable Speaker of Wolesi Jirga (National Assembly) of Afghanistan H.E Abdul Rouf Ibrahimi and Afghan MPS recognize PIPS as a centre of parliamentary excellence
Orientation Program for National Assembly Interns
Knowledge sharing sessions by Mr. Rob Clement, former Director Research UK House of COMMONS at PIPS
PIPS board of governors approves appointment of Mr. Zafar Ullah Khan as Executive Director
Two-Days Orientation Workshop for Interns Under Short-Term Internship Program
PIPS Joins Regional Network of 12 Parliamentary Research Centers in Middle East, North Africa and Asia
Journalists and Parliamentary Reporters hold condolence reference for Seasoned Colleague Par Excellence Late Raja Asghar
Outreach Programme for US Professionals Delegation
Orientation Training for PIPS Interns.
Public Hearing on Proposed Bill to set up Anti-Plagiarism System
Seminar on Role and Functions of Parliament with Newly Elected Local Representatives of Punjab, Jan 26, 2016
Acting Executive Director’s Key Note Speech on ISS Seminar on Foreign Policy of Pakistan – Role of Parliament, Feb 2, 2016
Pre Budget Seminar for Members of Provincial Assembly of Punjab in Lahore Feb 9, 2016.
PIPS and SSII Workshop on Global Strategic Environment and the South Asian Region, February 24, 2016
Seminar on Climate Change for MPs and Academia March 18, 2016
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Year 2015
Workshop on Office Correspondence for Committee Staff, August 4-10, 2015
Budget Workshop for Parliamentary Reporters, May 26-27, 2015
Course on Parliamentary Business, Office Management and Parliamentary Research for Director Staff Working for Standing Committees at Senate of Pakistan, April 6-24, 2015
Knowledge Sharing Symposium on Human Rights for Officers of National Assembly, Senate and PIPS, April 20-24, 2015.
Public Hearing on Prevention of Cyber Crime Laws with Members of Standing Committees on IT at Senate and the National Assembly, October 6, 2015
Seminar on “Foreign Policy of Pakistan- Challenges and Way Forward” for Members of Standing Committees of Foreign Affairs in Senate and National Assembly, May 06, 2015.
Long IT Courses for Members of Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at PIPS Islamabad, September,2015
Post Budget Seminar for Members of Provincial Assembly of Sindh June 15, 2015
National Conference on Education Reform, May 12, 2015
National Constitution Day Seminar, April 10, 2015
PIPS signs MoU with Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, (PIDE), May 25, 2015
PIPS sign MoU with Riphah University to promote academic and research linkages, October 8, 2015
Heartiest Welcome by PIPS Team to Honourable Speaker, National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, 15th December, 2015.
Post-Election Seminar May 11-13, 2015.
Seminar on Entrepreneurship Promotion Initiatives for Academia, Students and Civil Society May 18, 2015.
Seminar on Constitution, Parliament and State Building – Role of the Youth at Islamabad College for Boys, G-6/3 Thursday, May 28, 2020.
Pre-Budget Seminar for Committee Members of Senate and National Assembly.
Post Budget Seminar for Honorable Senators June 09, 2015.
Seminar on Countering Violent Extremism-Global Action Plan September 9, 2015
Seminar on Strengthening Parliamentary Democracy and Dialogue between Parliamentarians and Youth, on International Peace Day Mon, September 21, 2015
Seminar on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) November 5, 2015
Seminar on Foreign Policy and Strategic Challenges Faced by Pakistan – The Way Forward For Honorable Members of Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa November 17, 2015.
Young Parliamentarians Forum and Pips Seminar on Movement against Gender-Based Violence November 23, 2015.
Meeting with Members of MDGS Taskforce, Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Seminar on Constitution, Parliament and State Building – Role of Youth at Islamabad Model College for Girls, F 8/1, Islamabad.
International Youth Day Conference held at PIPS with MPs and 300 Students.
Essay Writing Competition on Democracy Day
Seminar on Best Parliamentary Practices in Pakistan for Students of Virtual University (Wah Campus)
PIPS Seminar on Constitution, Parliament and State Building–Role of the Youth at Islamabad College of Arts and Science (ICAS), G-11 Campus.
Year 2014
Meeting of PIPS Board of Governors (BOG) January 14, 2014
Briefing on Prospects of Upcoming Indian Elections and its impact on Pak-India Relations April 03, 2014
Seminar on Constitution Day April 10, 2014
Office Correspondence April 14-19, 2014
MOU signed with Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad August 27, 2014
Address by the President of German Parliament Prf. Dr. Novert Lammert April 30, 2014
Minutes Writing May 8-9, 2014
Basic Computer and IT Skills, 3-7 February, 2014
Book Launch of Pamela Constable (Senate Defence Committee), January 03, 2014
Orientation of Newly Appointed Officers of Senate Secretariat Oct 27-31, 2014
Orientation of the Ministerial Staff Dealing with Parliamentary Business at PIPS, (20-21 February, 2014
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