Parliamentary Values and Best Practices (Second Edition) Participants’ Handbook, August, 2018

We are pleased to share this Handbook on Parliamentary Values and Best Practices, 2nd Edition, (2018) with the kind readers. The book is aimed at developing insights about some of the international parliamentary values and best practices cherished by world democracies. The handbook also throws light on key practices viz a viz parliamentary values and […]

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Handbook for Members of Provincial Assembly of Punjab – 2018

The Provincial Assembly of the Punjab is made up of 37`Members who are elected by the people of the province of Punjab to represent to become a Member of the Provincial Assembly is 25 years. Directly elected members of the Provincial Assembly represent different areas (constituencies) in Punjab. The presence of Members from different constituencies […]

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HANDBOOK FOR MEMBERS OF PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA – 2018

The Provincial Assembly of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the elected House of Representatives where Members represent constituents’ opinion, discuss issue of public importance and scrutinize the policies, actions and expenditures of the government.

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HANDBOOK FOR MEMBERS OF PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF BALOCHISTAN – 2018

According to the Article 106 of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan has 65 Members where 51 Members are directly elected on general seats from the districts of Balochistan, 11 seats reserved fro women and 3 reserved seats for Non-Muslims.

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HANDBOOK FOR MEMBERS OF PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH – 2018

The Provincial Assembly of the Sindh is a place where members represent constituents’ opinions, discuss issues of public importance and call on government to explain its actions. The Provincial Government of Sindh cannot impose new taxes without the approval of the Provincial Assembly.

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PARLIAMENTARY RESEARCH – Theory and Practice October, 2017

The toolkit is based on experiential learning methodology and endeavours that parliamentary researchers and librarians understand and develop skills to practice various activities they are expected to do while conducting research for preparation of informational packs for individual legislators or parliamentary committees. This explains composition of various parliamentary research products including but not limited to […]

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DISCOVER THE PARLIAMENT OF PAKISTAN – GUIDE FOR YOUTH 2017

The PIPS faculty and staff under the leadership of Executive Director Mr. Zafarullah Khan acknowledges that strong, active and vibrant youth is the asset of the nation, which steer and ensures the sustainable and developed future of the state. In this way PIPS is committed to engage the youth with Honorable Parliamentarians and leaders of […]

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Public Hearings and Parliamentary Committees Participants’ Book, September 2016

A strong, active committee system is an asset in any functioning parliamentary democracy. A comprehensive system of parliamentary committees provides greater accountability by making the policy and administrative functions of government more open and accountable, giving the people more and better access to parliamentary processes and ensuring Members of Parliament have more involvement in and […]

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Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Skills 2016

More importantly, Members of Parliament are conflict managers in their constituency, which are always expected to promote “unity in diversity,” as political leaders to maintain a tolerant and peaceful society. Their role as Members of Parliament of a federation all the more expects them to be effective negotiators to build agreements and consensus in day […]

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Introduction ot Parliamentary Committees and Budget Process Participants’ Book, March 2015

Budgeting is the process of creating a plan to spend your money. Budget Planning helps to determine in advance the expenses and how to fund them. With reference to government the budget is its most important economic policy tool and provides a comprehensive statement of the priorities of a nation. There is also an obligation […]

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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.