BY: Hurish Shah / FT
ISLAMABAD — Delegation of 34 Grade-19 government officers from the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA), Karachi, participating in the 40th Senior Management Course, visited Parliament House in Islamabad along with three faculty members.
Senate Secretary Syed Hasnain Haider briefed the delegation on the constitutional role, powers, procedures and administrative structure of the Senate. He highlighted the Senate’s role in ensuring equal representation of the provinces and protecting the interests of smaller provinces.
Joint Secretary Senate Secretariat Zubair Thaheem briefed the participants on the role of standing committees, parliamentary oversight, accountability, legislation and parliamentary diplomacy.
The delegation also visited the Senate Museum and Senate Hall, watched a documentary on the history of the Upper House and participated in a detailed question-and-answer session.
The Senate Secretary presented a commemorative shield to the delegation, which also presented him with a shield. The participants appreciated the visit and the Senate Secretariat’s role in promoting democratic values and strengthening the parliamentary system.
