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Event Title: Mr. Hafeezullah Sheikh, Special Secretary of the Senate of Pakistan, addressed the ASGP/IPU session in Geneva, Switzerland.
Event Date: 2025-10-21
Mr. Hafeezullah Sheikh, Special Secretary of the Senate of Pakistan, addressed the ASGP/IPU session in Geneva, where he highlighted Pakistan’s significant progress in transforming its Parliament into a modern, resilient, and citizen-centric institution.
He noted with pride that Pakistan’s Parliament is the first in the world to operate entirely on solar energy, a landmark achievement reflecting the country’s steadfast commitment to environmental sustainability and clean governance.
Mr. Sheikh further informed that, under the visionary leadership and guidance of the Hon’ble Chairman Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani former Prime Minister of Pakistan and founding President of the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference the Senate of Pakistan has embarked on the development of an AI-powered chatbot. This innovative initiative will allow Members of Parliament and staff to instantly access legislative records, committee reports, and debates, thereby enhancing efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness in the lawmaking process.
It was also noted that Mr. Hafeezullah Sheikh had the distinct honour of addressing this prestigious global forum for the second time, making him the first Pakistani officer to have done so. He had earlier addressed the ASGP/IPU session in 2024, and to date, only two Pakistanis have ever been invited to speak at this distinguished platform.
He emphasized that these forward looking initiatives reflect the Senate’s firm resolve to embrace technology, strengthen institutional transparency, and set new global benchmarks in parliamentary innovation and public service.