HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF FEDERALISM IN PAKISTAN: AN ANALYSIS OF THE PARLIAMENTRY CONSTITUTIONAL DEBATES

This research seeks to analyze historical development of federal demand in Pakistan’s constitutional history. Pakistan was established on 14th August 1947 after hard struggle of freedom movement. Pakistan faced territorial distance between its two wings and both wings had different federal perspective, East Pakistan demanded for the provincial autonomy while West Pakistan favored strong center. […]

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AN APPRAISAL OF POLITICAL CONSENSUS FOR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT BY THE 13TH NATION ALASSEMBLY OF PAKISTAN

Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah envisioned Pakistan as a democratic state. However, since its inception, the democratic system in Pakistan has faced numerous challenges. These challenges include: political discord, political immaturity, and the interference of unconstitutional forces in politics which have often derailed the functioning of the government. Unconstitutional regimes have repeatedly altered the constitutions undermining […]

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THE PUNJAB LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL 1897-1935

This study explains the factors contributing to the development of the legislative institution in the Sub-continent culminating subsequently into the establishment of the Punjab Legislative Council in 1897.

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PARLIAMENT UNDER MILITARY RULER: A STUDY OF AYUB KHAN ERA

The parliament has become so vital part of the government in modern states that military rulers – dictators in true sense – have to adopt them even though the military rulers do not need parliament as an integral part of their politics and policies. In Pakistan martial law was enforced in 1958 in consequence of […]

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A History of Formation and Working of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, 1946-1955: An Historical Perspective

This study seeks to explore institutional history of Punjab Legislative Assembly 1947-55. Focus would be on evolution and building of this institution in newly formed country. Achievements and failures of the Punjab Legislative Assembly would be focused in the context of institutionalization. Three main indicators durability, autonomy and differentiation have been borrowed from Kevin T. […]

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GLASS CEILING IN POLITICS: A CASE OF WOMEN PARLIAMENTARIANS IN PAKISTAN

The constant influx of women in politics might suggest that the glass ceiling is a thing of the past. But still, it is very much a reality in the political arena. There is a dearth of women politicians in upper-level positions globally and specifically in Pakistan. The focus of this research is on the fact […]

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DEMOCRATIC EXPERIENCE OF PAKISTAN: A CASE STUDY OF PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRATIC PERIOD 1988-1999

The focus of the thesis is on the history of Pakistan that stands witness to the repeated dissolution of assemblies before completion of their respective constitutional terms, the intermittent breakdown of the constitutions, take-over of military, disintegration and perpetual bad governance. The study attempts to unfold the conflicts behind the crunch of democracy that did […]

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A History of Representative Institutions in Pakistan: Case Study of Senate (1973-77)

This research is aimed to explore the institution of senate of Pakistan from its start 1973 to 1977. This study is focused on the working of senate as an institution of Pakistan. For comprehensive understanding of the institutionalization of first senate of Pakistan, cases and workings and its implications is included in the study. Relationship […]

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WORKING, GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF LEGISLATURE IN PAKISTAN:A STUDY OF SECOND CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY(1954-1958)

Pakistan’s early history is marked with so many challenges and tribulations, the most important of which was the power politics between the civil-military bureaucracy and the politicians. Unfortunately, the first constituent assembly was desolated on 24th October 1954 by The Governor General Malik Ghulam Muhammad. Politicians, in the eyes of Governor General, were not only […]

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The Formation and Working of First Constituent Assembly of Pakistan

This research aims to highlight the working and functioning of Constituent Assembly of Pakistan in which Constitutional process evolved in Pakistan. After the emergence of Pakistan in 14 August 1947 the Pakistan’s first Assembly initiated its functions. The Assembly was influential institution that was giving the task of drafting the Constitution, and it faced multiple […]

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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.