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Event Title: Secretary Senate, Syed Husnain Haider Addressing the Orientation Session for The Newly-Elected Senators Held at Parliament House in Collaboration with The PIPS and Mustehkam Parlimaan/ IP5 at Parliament House, Islamabad
Event Date: 2024-06-06
An orientation program for the newly elected senators was successfully organized at the Parliament House, jointly by the Senate Secretariat's Parliamentary Development Unit (PDU) and the Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services (PIPS). The event aimed to familiarize the new senators with critical parliamentary processes and tools essential for their legislative duties.
During the program, several key presentations were delivered:
Parliamentary Oversight Tools:
Deputy Secretary Legislation, Senate of Pakistan, Mr. Muhammad Azam Sulehri, conducted an informative session on the various parliamentary oversight tools available to senators. These include Questions, Motions under rule 60, calling attention notices, Motions under rule 218, adjournment motions, Zero hours, and resolutions. Mr. Sulehri emphasized that these tools are crucial for maintaining transparency and accountability in government operations, enabling senators to hold the government accountable and ensuring it acts in the best interests of the people.
Legislative Process:
Ms. Rabeea Anwar, legislative expert and the Joint Secretary at the Senate Secretariat, provided a comprehensive overview of the legislative process. She detailed the journey of a bill from its introduction to its final enactment as an act. Ms. Rabeea Anwar highlighted the importance of each step, including debate, discussion, and deliberation on the House floor, in enactment of effective and meaningful legislation.
Senate Committees:
Additional Secretary Mr. Hafeez Ullah Sheikh briefed the senators on the formation, types, powers, functions, and roles of Senate committees, often referred to as the mini parliament or an extension of the House. He explained that these committees are essential for the proper implementation of policies, acting as powerful oversight mechanisms to monitor the work of relevant departments.
The honorable Senators took a keen interest in the presentations, asking questions and engaging in discussions. Their inquiries were answered to their best satisfaction, reflecting their commitment to understanding and effectively utilizing their legislative roles.
Concluding Remarks:
The program concluded with an interactive session led by the Secretary Senate, Major(R) Husnain Haider, who engaged with the newly elected senators and familiarized the members with an overview, branches, administrative organogram, and significance of the Senate Secretariat. In his concluding remarks, he expressed his optimism that the honorable senators would actively participate in ensuring the smooth and effective functioning of the House.
The orientation program provided a vital platform for the new senators to gain essential insights and knowledge, equipping them to fulfill their roles effectively and contribute positively to the legislative process.