PIPS Board of Governors Unanimously Approves 2025–26 Budget Amid Praise for Institutional Growth and National Outreach
PIPS Board Commends National Impact, Endorses 2025–26 Growth Agenda
ISLAMABAD — The Board of Governors of the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) convened on June 27, 2025, under the chairmanship of Senate Chairman and President of the Board, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, to review and approve the institute’s budget for the fiscal year 2025–26. The meeting, held at the PIPS Conference Hall, concluded with unanimous approval of the proposed financial plan, along with renewed commitments to expanding the institute’s national reach and strategic initiatives.
The session was attended in person by key parliamentary figures, including Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah, Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly Abdul Khaliq Khan, Speaker of the AJK Legislative Assembly Chaudhry Latif Akbar, Senators Shahzaib Durrani and Ashraf Ali Jatoi, MNAs Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri and Zartaj Gul, as well as Senate Secretary Syed Hasnain Haider and PIPS Executive Director Asim Goraya. Additional participation via video conference included Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, Sindh Assembly Speaker Syed Awais Qadir Shah, and Senator Syed Ali Zafar.
Welcoming participants, Chairman Gilani acknowledged the technical and strategic contributions of both current and former board members. He reaffirmed PIPS’ foundational role as Pakistan’s premier institution for strengthening parliamentary governance, providing training, research, and advisory services to legislatures across the federation.
Highlighting the institute’s progress, Gilani commended the Executive Director and his team for achieving significant milestones over the past six months. These included 24 training and awareness programs across Pakistan, involving 580 parliamentarians and 373 secretariat officers. The institute also produced 70 research reports, authored two books, and established institutional partnerships through MoUs with the National School of Public Policy and the Civil Services Academy. In total, 777 students, interns, experts, and civil servants participated in PIPS initiatives.
Discussing fiscal matters, Gilani announced a 33% increase in the proposed budget for FY 2025–26, attributing it primarily to the relocation of 24 staff members from provincial assemblies to the PIPS Islamabad office. This shift, stemming from a July 2024 board decision, led to a 20% increase in the Islamabad staff complement, requiring additional operational resources.
Executive Director Asim Goraya provided a detailed briefing on the budget, noting that the previous year’s allocation stood at PKR 513.4 million, of which one-third was contributed by the Senate and two-thirds by the National Assembly, with an additional PKR 40 million provided equally by four provincial assemblies. He further outlined the structure and justification behind the increased estimates for the upcoming fiscal year.
After review and discussion, the Board unanimously approved the proposed 2025–26 budget. Board members praised the growing impact and relevance of PIPS in supporting parliamentary processes and called for further institutional expansion. In response, Chairman Gilani invited members to submit written suggestions to help shape future policy and capacity-building strategies for the institute.
With strong cross-institutional consensus and increased financial backing, the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services is positioned to broaden its mandate, deepen its training programs, and further consolidate its role as a cornerstone of legislative strengthening in Pakistan.
