PARLIAMENTARY RESEARCH DIGEST AUGUST-SEPTEMBER, 2018

Volume : Volume 5 , Issue 8-9

OPINION Fata Reforms Act: Challenges and Opportunities Page 01 OPINION Provincial Assembly of Sindh: Rules viz a viz Law Making and Oversight Page 06 ANALYSIS Access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy Page 12 PARLIAMENTARY HISTORY Provincial Assembly of KPK– A brief history Page 19

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Annual Report 2017-18

This Annual Report covering the period July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 has been prepared to fulfil thestatutory obligation under the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services Act, 2008. The Section 17 ofthe Act asks the Board of Governors (BOG’s) to submit to the Parliament an Annual Report containingthe activities of the Institute during a […]

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Right of Access to Information

The Competent Authority has been pleased to nominate Qazi Shams ud Din, Chief Internal Auditor as designated officer for the purpose of Right of Access to Information Act, 2017 in pursuance of Section 9 of the said Act.

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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 DIGEST JULY, 2018

Volume : Volume 5 , Issue 7

PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS Parliamentary Contributions at Senate of Pakistan 2012-2017 Page 01 OPINION Peaceful and Inclusive Societies for Sustainable Development Page 04 ANALYSIS Parliamentary Committee System in Provincial Assembly of Punjab Myth of Executive Accountability Page 06 Four Research Dissertations on Parliament of Pakistan by Bachelors of Honor in Political Science Degree at KCW Page 19 […]

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PARLIAMENTARY RESEARCH DIGEST JUNE, 2018

Volume : Volume 5 , Issue 6

ANALYSIS The Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Bill 2018 and the Way forward Page 1 PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS Federal Budget 2018-19 – Demands for Grants and Appropriations Approved by National Assembly and Comparison to Federal Budget 2017-18 Page 9 PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS Landmark Initiatives by 14th National Assembly (2013-18) Page 21 Editorial Board

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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.