Task of Parliaments as well as governments has become more complex as populations grew and maintenance of a sustainable society with appropriate provision of food, shelter, health, education and a secure environment become arduous. Members of the Parliament are expected to play the key role in provision of above-mentioned necessities and liberate people from the […]
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We are pleased to share this handbook on Understanding Parliament-Media relations and legislation 2014 at National workshop on November 27-29, 2014 at the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services. It extensively focuses on MPs orientation with regard to dynamics of Pakistan media and norms of quality legislation and good governance and how MPs dynamic role can […]
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Parliamentary oversight is one of the cornerstones of democracy. It is a means for holding the executive accountable for its policies, actions and ensure that it implements policies and decisions in accordance with law and the budget passed by the parliament. It is an indicator of good governance. Questions are one of the most foremost […]
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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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Parliamentary research is an established discipline in developing and developed democracies of the world. It refers to research essentially conducted for a specific audience i.e. the parliamentarian and parliamentary committees, who play the central role in the arduous functions of oversight of executive, policy setting and representation of a democratic pluralistic society where aspirations of […]
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Parliamentary research is an established discipline in developing and developed democracies of the world. It refers to research essentially conducted for a specific audience i.e the parliamentarian and parliamentary committees, who play the central role in the arduous functions of oversight of executive, policy setting and representations of a democratic pluralistic society where aspirations of […]
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Parliamentary research is an established discipline in developing and developed democracies of the world. It refers to research essentially conducted for a specific audience i.e the parliamentarian and parliamentary committees, who play the central role in the arduous functions of oversight of executive, policy setting and representations of a democratic pluralistic society where aspirations of […]
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In preparation of this compendium of briefs for Honourable Members, the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services has sought to provide a basic reference source to assist the MPs in their day to day work at Parliament. The Parliamentarians’ Handbook 2013 introduces Honourable Members to most significant parliamentary concepts which they are expected to comprehend to […]
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The core values of integrity, accountability and transparency are the hallmark of effective Parliaments and public representatives the world over. These outline the basic principles that all Members of the Parliament are expected to comply in order to win the trust of the public, who then provide them complete support in undertaking public reforms and […]
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There has been a tradition of seeking to address the under-representation of women in public life through the use of affirmative action including through reserved seats in the national and provincial legislatures in response to local political pressures the ….
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