PARLIAMENTS FREE FROM SEXISM,HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE AGAINSTWOMEN: A CASE STUDY FROM PAKISTAN

Ten years ago, less than 20% of Parliaments reported having sexual harassment policies for Members of Parliament and parliamentary staff, so there was little awareness of the need for such policies. FemaleMembers of Parliament frequently face harassment, sexist remarks or intimidation while carrying out their duties, which prevents them from engaging in political life fully […]

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EVIDENCE-BASED ACADEMIC ANALYSIS INLEGISLATIVE AND PARLIAMENTARY RESEARCH

Research undertaken for the Legislature seeks to draw information from a wide range of sources and to synthesize the evidence, within a relatively short time span and in a form that is useful for Membersof Parliament and Parliamentary Committees, to understand, review and seek solutions to problems faced by the people.

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CLIMATE BUDGET AS AGOVERNANCE SYSTEM

A review of Pakistan’s integration of climate considerations into the budget process for ensuring resilience through economic diversification. The unabated pace of climate change continues to set new records as the planet observes extraordinary surface temperatures culminating in extreme events across the world in various forms and shapes.

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ADVANCING INCLUSIVITY INPARLIAMENTS THROUGH ANINTERSECTIONAL APPROACH

Societies thrive when their equal rights, opportunities for growth, fair representation and participationin decision-making processes are ensured. The principle of political equality is enshrined in the UNCharter, UN Declaration of Human Rights, Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Achievinggender equality is also affirmed as a precondition in the Sustainable Development Goals, especially inSDG 5 and […]

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STRENGTHENING PUBLIC ACCOUNTSCOMMITTEES AS GUARDIANS OFPUBLIC TRUST

Public Accounts Committees (PACs) are recognised worldwide as guardians of public trust in democratic accountability as Parliament’s supreme controlling body to conduct objective assessment of audit reports as identified by the Auditor-General.

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Parliamentary Research Digest December 2025

Volume : VOLUME 12, ISSUE 11

ANALYSIS: Climate Smart Agriculture for Food Security Page 01. OPINION: Democratic Resilience and Integrity in the Face of Rising Populism and Disinformation Page 11. ANALYSIS: Violence against Children in Pakistan Page 19.

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Parliamentary Research Digest November 2025

Volume : Voluem 12, Issue 10

OPINION :  Integrating Artificial Intelligence in the Working of Parliament: Global  Best Practices, Ethical Governance, and a Roadmap for Pakistan  Page 01 BOOK REVIEW :  Jammu and KashmirThe Forgotten Narrative    Page 08 OPINION :  Parliamentary Financial Oversight  in Pakistan: An Overview of the Public Accounts Committee   Page 11 OPINION :  Leveraging Digital Transformation for Human […]

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Parliamentary Research Digest October 2025

Volume : VOLUME 12, ISSUE 09

ANALYSIS : Israeli Genocide in Gaza:  October 2023-25 and beyond,  Page 01. OPINION : Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women with Disabilities in Politics,   Page 06. OPINION : Harnessing Economic  Potential of Chitral through Tourism, Page 13. PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS: Marking Black Day 27th October Resolutions on the National Solidarity on Kashmir by all Pakistani Legislatures, Page 20.

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Parliamentary Research Digest September 2025

Volume : Volume 12, Issue 08

OPINION: Global Health Challenge and Climate Change, Page 01. ANALYSIS: Public Trust and Financial Transparency at Legislatures, Page 08. OPINION: Towards Women Leaders in Futuristic Governance and Legislatures, Page 17.

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Parliamentary Research Digest August 2025

Volume : VOLUME 12, ISSUE 07

National Assembly Resolution Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day, Page 01. Conflict Management and Peace Building by Parliaments, Page 02. Strengthening Local Governance: Legislative Pathways for Effective Decentralization, Page 14. Conflict Management and Peace Building by Parliaments, Page 19.

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