Parliamentary Research Digest November, 2023.

Volume : Volume#10, Issue#11

BOOK REVIEW Australia’s Security in China’s Shadow Page 01. PARLIAMENTARY ROUNDTABLE Members of Parliament reiterate initiatives for Inclusive Democracy in election manifestos Page 08. ANALYSIS Interpreting Constitution for Protecting Rights and Freedoms Page 13. OPINION Balochistan Right to Information Act 2021: An Overview Page 19.

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Parliamentary Research Digest October, 2023.

Volume : Volume 10, Issue 10

INFORMATION: Statements and Reactions on Palestinian-Israel Conflict Page 01. ANALYSIS: Israeli War on Gaza October 2023 Page 06. ANALYSIS: India’s Brutal Colonialism in Illegally Occupied Kashmir Page 13. PARLIAMENTARY ROUNDTABLE: Members of Parliament endorse Charter of Education as roadmap towards inclusive and quality education Page 18.

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Parliamentary Research Digest August-September, 2023.

Volume : Volume 10, Issue 08-09

PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS: Resolution Passed by the Senate on Kashmir Issue First Inner Page. ANALYSIS: Syed Ali Shah Geelani – a self-less indigenous Kashmiri Freedom Leader Page 01. OPINION: Towards Inclusive and Equal Society: Challenges and Opportunities Page 05. INFORMATION: Gender Responsive Schools – Key Statistics and Way Forward Page 11. OPINION: Salient Features and Benefits […]

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Parliamentary Research Digest JUNE-JULY,2023.

Volume : Volume 10, Issue 06-07

PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS: Resolution Passed by the Parliament Page 01. PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS: Federal Budget 2023-24 Demands for Grants and Appropriations Page 03. ANALYSIS: Education Sector and Youth Related Initiatives in Pakistan’s Annual Budget 2023-24 Page 12. OPINION: Population Expansion in Pakistan: A historical overview of census data Page 19. PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS: Resolution No. 549 Inner title […]

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PARLIAMENTARY RESEARCH DIGEST MAY 2023

Volume : 10, Issue 05

OPINION : State of Pakistan’s Economy: challenges andthe way forward Page 01ANALYSIS : Pakistan Economic Revival: The Way Forward Page 09OPINION : Participatory Budgeting and the Role of Parliamentarians Page 14INFORMATION : Key Indicators and Forecasts Pakistan – 2023-24 Page 20FROM THE PARLIAMENTARY PAPERS: Economic Indicators Comparison 2008-2022 Page 22

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Discover the Parliament of Pakistan – YOUTH GUIDE

The Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) is mandated to conduct seminars, workshops and organize events to assist honourable parliamentarians in apprising the public about working of the Parliament and how they can engage with their representatives to contribute in the national development in line with the aspirations of the people of the most beautiful […]

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PARLIAMENTARY RESEARCH DIGEST APRIL 2023

Volume : 10, Issue 04

ANALYSIS: Indus Water Treaty: Examining India’s motives and its impact on Pakistan Page 1 ANALYSIS: Protests-ridden Israel in wake of extreme rightwing politics Page 06 ANALYSIS: Out of School Children in Pakistan: Situational Analysis Page 11 CONCEPT: World Trade Organization Functions and Working Page 20

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PARLIAMENTARY RESEARCH DIGEST FEBRUARY-MARCH 2023

Volume : 10 , Issue 02-03

ANALYSIS : Climate Smart Agriculture in Pakistan Page 1 CONCEPT : Meaningful Participatory Democracy – Examples from World Legislatures Page 09 PARLIAMENTARY NEWS : The 146th IPU Assembly adopts historic outcomes on peaceful coexistence and cybercrimes Page 14 PARLIAMENTARY ROUNDTABLE : Policy Dialogue on Climate Smart Agriculture and Food Security Page 16

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POLICY DIALOGUE ON CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE, March 2023

Climate change and food security are the two most important concerns that Pakistan is experiencing.Pakistan’s dependence on agriculture accounts for around 24% of its GDP. More than 65% of people in ourcountry directly rely on agriculture for their living. The agriculture sector is dealing with a number of issuesright now, some of which include crop […]

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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.