Understanding Parliamentary Media Relations and Legislation Participants Handbook IV November, 2014

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 QUESTIONS Participants’ Book, 2013

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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Functions and EffectivenessOf Parliamentary Committees Participants’ Book, April 2013

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 Participant’s Book (English) – 2014

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 Participants’ Handbook (English), November 2013

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 Participants’ Handbook (Urdu) November 2013

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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Parliamentarians Handbook 2013

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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Parliamentary Values and Best Practices, Participants’ Handbook Module 9, May 2013

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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PIPS Article in International Journal of Peace, Conflict and Development, (Bradford University UK) December 2012

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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Role of Women Parliamentarians and Research Practices in Pakistan

The Parliamentary Elections for National as well as state legislators in 2008, proved to be a watershed for a greater, more informed and effective participation of women parliamentarians in Pakistan. This article is an appraisal of the evolving role of female parliamentarians, the constraints that they face and steps that can be taken to enhance […]

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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.