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Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gillani Inaugurates Workshop for Punjab Assembly’s Council of Chairpersons
Reporter: Imtiaz Ali Abbasi, Chief Reporter Islamabad
Date: 23 April 2025
Posted by: Watts News, The Largest English Digital News Network Pakistan
Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani inaugurated a significant workshop of the Punjab Assembly’s Council of Chairpersons as Chief Guest today in Islamabad. The event was organized by the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) in collaboration with the European Union and the “Stable Parliament Project.”
During his keynote speech, the Chairman lauded the joint efforts of PIPS, the European Union, and the Stable Parliament Project for arranging the timely and much-needed workshop. He stated that the true strength of a parliament lies in its standing and special committees, where critical legislative, financial scrutiny, and public policy formulation takes place.
Senator Gillani highlighted the pivotal role of committee chairpersons, emphasizing that they not only preside over meetings but also lead the legislative, accountability, and transparency processes. He stressed the need for capacity building of parliamentarians and staff to raise parliamentary performance to international standards.
Chairman Gillani reiterated that Senate committees have historically served as effective platforms for consensus-building, debating complex national issues, and amplifying the voices of marginalized segments. He underscored his personal and professional commitment to ensuring that committees work independently on important issues and guide the House with their findings.
He further stated that the role of provincial assemblies will gain more prominence in the future. He urged parliamentary institutions to develop the ability to listen, learn, and adapt to earn public trust. The workshop’s agenda, he noted, focuses on the practical application of parliamentary rules, enhanced financial oversight, inter-committee coordination, and strengthening institutional resilience.
The Chairman paid tribute to the Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, for his commendable leadership and highlighted that the Senate provides equal representation to all provinces, serving as a strong forum to address nationwide challenges. Reflecting on Pakistan’s democratic evolution, Gillani mentioned the Charter of Democracy initiated by Shaheed Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif and emphasized his role in restoring the original form of the Constitution during his premiership.
In conclusion, he encouraged all chairpersons to fully utilize this opportunity, engage in mutual learning, share experiences, and seek collaborative solutions. He reaffirmed the Senate's and PIPS’s commitment to continued support for parliamentary strengthening.
The event was attended by Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, Chairperson Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education Senator Bushra Anjum Butt, former Senator Farhatullah Babar, EU representatives, Stable Parliament Project officials, PIPS Executive Director Asim Khan Goraya, parliamentary chairpersons, staff, and other dignitaries.
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