BY: Hurish Shah / FT
ISLAMABAD—An eight-member delegation from the Dopasi Foundation, Islamabad, visited the Senate Secretariat at Parliament House, where senior Senate officials welcomed the participants and briefed them on Pakistan’s parliamentary system, the legislative process, and the constitutional role of the Upper House.
The visit began with a tour of the Senate Museum, where the delegation was introduced to Pakistan’s parliamentary history, the evolution of the Senate, and the country’s legislative process. A documentary highlighting the history and role of the Senate was also screened.
The delegation later visited the Senate Hall, where Senior Director General (Protocol) Tariq Bin Waheed delivered a comprehensive briefing on the functions of the Senate Secretariat, parliamentary affairs, the role of standing committees, Senate proceedings, various stages of legislation, and the constitutional and democratic responsibilities of the Upper House.
During the interactive session, members of the delegation raised a number of questions on parliamentary affairs, which were answered in detail by the officials. The participants described the briefing as highly informative and appreciated the professionalism of the Senate Secretariat.
At the conclusion of the visit, the delegation termed the tour of Parliament House a memorable and enriching experience and expressed gratitude to the Senate Secretariat for its excellent arrangements and comprehensive briefing.
