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.
Deputy Secretary Legislation, Senate of Pakistan, Mr. Muhammad AzamSulehri, 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.