SECRETARIAT'S PRESS RELEASES

   

Islamabad, July 29, 2010 National Assembly Session has been Summoned

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SESSION HAS BEEN SUMMONED

Islamabad, July 29, 2010: In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 54 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the President has been pleased to summon the National Assembly to meet in the Parliament House, Islamabad on Monday, the 9th August, 2010 at 5.00 p.m.

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(KARAMAT HUSSAIN NIAZI)
Secretary

Islamabad, May 26, 2010 National Assembly Session has been Summoned

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SESSION HAS BEEN SUMMONED

Islamabad, May 26, 2010: In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 54 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the President has been pleased to summon the National Assembly to meet in the Parliament House, Islamabad on Thursday, the 3rd June, 2010 at 5.00 p.m.

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(SAFDAR HUSSAIN MALIK)
Acting Secretary

Islamabad, April 29, 2010 National Assembly Session has been Summoned

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SESSION HAS BEEN SUMMONED

Islamabad, April 29, 2010: In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 54 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the President has been pleased to summon the National Assembly to meet in the Parliament House, Islamabad on Monday, the 3rd May, 2010 at 5.00 p.m.

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(SAFDAR HUSSAIN MALIK)
Acting Secretary

Islamabad, April 3, 2010 National Assembly Session has been Summoned

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SESSION HAS BEEN SUMMONED

Islamabad, April 3, 2010: In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 54 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the President has been pleased to summon the National Assembly to meet in the Parliament House, Islamabad on Tuesday, the 6th April, 2010 at 4.00 p.m.

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(SAFDAR HUSSAIN MALIK)
Acting Secretary

Islamabad, April 2, 2010 Joint Sitting of the Parliament on 5th April, 2010 at 05.00 p.m.

NOTIFICAION OF JOINT SITTING OF THE PARLIAMENT

Islamabad, April 2, 2010: In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 54 read with clauses (1) and (3) of Article 56 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the President has been pleased to summon both the Houses to assemble together in the Parliament Building, Islamabad, on Monday, the 5th April, 2010 at 05.00 p.m.

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(SAFDAR HUSSAIN MALIK)
Acting Secretary

Islamabad, March 8, 2010 National Assembly Session has been Summoned

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SESSION HAS BEEN SUMMONED

Islamabad, March 8, 2010: In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 54 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the President has been pleased to summon the National Assembly to meet in the Parliament House, Islamabad on Thursday, the 11th March, 2010 at 5.00 p.m.

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(SAFDAR HUSSAIN MALIK)
Acting Secretary

Islamabad, February 5, 2010 National Assembly Session has been Summoned

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SESSION HAS BEEN SUMMONED

Islamabad, February 5, 2010: In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 54 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the President has been pleased to summon the National Assembly to meet in Parliament Building, Islamabad on Monday, the 8th February, 2010 at 4.00 p.m.

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(KARAMAT HUSSAIN NIAZI)
Secretary

Islamabad, January 1, 2010 National Assembly Session has been Summoned

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SESSION HAS BEEN SUMMONED

Islamabad, January 1, 2010: In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 54 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the President has been pleased to summon the National Assembly to meet in Parliament Building, Islamabad on Monday, the 11th January, 2010 at 3.00 p.m.

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(KARAMAT HUSSAIN NIAZI)
Secretary

Islamabad, December 2, 2009 Joint Sitting of the Parliament on 7th December, 2009 at 10.00 a.m.

NOTIFICAION OF JOINT SITTING OF THE PARLIAMENT

Islamabad, December 2, 2009: In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 54 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the President has been pleased to summon the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) in joint sitting to meet in the Parliament House, Islamabad, on Monday, the 7th December, 2009 at 10.00 a.m.

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KARAMAT HUSSAIN NIAZI
Secretary

Islamabad, November 22, 2009 Joint Sitting of the Parliament on 24th November, 2009 at 3.00 p.m.

NOTIFICAION OF JOINT SITTING OF THE PARLIAMENT

Islamabad, November 22, 2009: In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 54 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the President has been pleased to summon Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) in joint sitting to meet in the Parliament Building, Islamabad on Tuesday, the 24th November, 2009 at 3.00 p.m.

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KARAMAT HUSSAIN NIAZI
Secretary

Islamabad, October 30, 2009 Spokesman NA has Clarified the Media Reports Regarding the Press Conference of Leader of Opposition

SPOKESMAN NA HAS CLARIFIED THE MEDIA REPORTS REGARDING THE PRESS CONFERENCE OF LEADER OF OPPOSITION

Islamabad October 30, 2009: The Spokesman NA has clarified the media reports regarding the press conference of Leader of Opposition in which he discussed matters related to the composition of Standing Committee on Law and Justice and withdrawal of his application that was submitted to the Speaker National Assembly.

The Spokesman said that the application about the composition of the standing Committee on Law and Justice was submitted in the secretariat by Leader of the Opposition addressed to the Speaker National Assembly on the afternoon of 28th October, 2009, when the Madam Speaker was at Karachi. However, the application was withdrawn today before it was place before the Speaker for consideration.

The Spokesman has further said that the members of the sub-committee are elected by the house. However the house has authorized the Madam Speaker to make changes as and when needed. Majority of the Standing Committee members of the PML(N) are four whereas PPPP has 8 members and this issue has never been raised by the opposition.

The Spokesman said that one fails to understand as why this issue was raised at this stage and was brought to the press whereas it could been settled through contacting the Madam Speaker in her office.

Islamabad, October 24, 2009 National Assembly Session has been Summoned

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SESSION HAS BEEN SUMMONED

Islamabad, September 24, 2009: In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 54 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the President has been pleased to summon the National Assembly to meet in Parliament Building, Islamabad on Monday, the 2nd November, 2009 at 4.00p.m.

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(KARAMAT HUSSAIN NIAZI)
Secretary

Islamabad, October 22, 2009 Meeting of Security Arrangements for the Joint Session of the Parliament

MEETING OF SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE JOINT SESSION OF THE PARLIAMENT

Islamabad: October 22, 2009: Dr. Zeheer-ud-Din Babar, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs has said that security of the Parliament House was of paramount importance and lapses in this regard were not acceptable. He said this while presiding over a meeting of Security Arrangements for the Joint Session of the Parliament that will be held on 26th October, 2009 in the Parliament House.

The Minister directed the Islamabad Police, CDA and National Assembly security staff to ensure better coordination for appropriate security arrangements. He also directed the CDA to make arrangements for beautification of the roads leading from Airport to the Parliament House. Expressing concern over the security arrangements, the Minister said that there were many loopholes in security of the Parliament House and Lodges and their removal was urgently needed. He assured the security agencies of the provision of funds and equipments.

The meeting was briefed by the Additional Secretary Ministry of Interior, Chairman, CDA, Chief Commissioner ICT, DIG Security and AIG Police Islamabad.

The meeting decided to increase the strength of the security staff, update the security gadgets, improve the screening and search of the vehicles and usage of Sniffer dogs at all entries and vulnerable points.

The meeting was also attended by Secretary NA, Karamat Hussain Niazi and Special Secretary Senate, Iftikharullah Babar.

Islamabad, October 17, 2009 Joint Sitting of the Parliament on 26th October, 2009 at 4.00 p.m.

JOINT SITTING OF THE PARLIAMENT ON 26TH OCTOBER, 2009 AT 4.00 P.M.

NOTIFICATION

Islamabad, October 21, 2009: In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 54 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the President has been pleased to summon Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) in joint sitting to meet in the Parliament Building, Islamabad on Monday, the 26th October, 2009 at 4.00 p.m.

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(KARAMAT HUSSAIN NIAZI)
Secretary

Islamabad, September 19, 2009 National Assembly Session has been Summoned

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SESSION HAS BEEN SUMMONED

Islamabad, September 19, 2009: In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 54 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Acting President has been pleased to summon the National Assembly to meet in Parliament Building, Islamabad on Monday, the 5th October, 2009 at 4.00p.m.

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(KARAMAT HUSSAIN NIAZI)
Secretary

Islamabad, September 3, 2009 Secretary National Assembly Presents Bouquet to the Injured Federal Minister for Religious Affairs on behalf of Madam Speaker

SCRETARY NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PRESENTS BOUQUET TO THE INJURED FEDERAL MINISTER FOR RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS ON BEHALF OF MADAM SPEAKER

Islamabad September 03, 2009: Secretary National Assembly Mr. Karamat Hussian Niazi visited the Federal Minister of Religious Affairs, Hamid Saeed Kazmi in the Poly Clinic Hospital today and presented bouquet on the behalf of Madam Speaker NA, Dr. Fehmida Mirza.

The Secretary conveyed the message of good wishes of the Madam Speaker to Hamid Saeed Kazmi for his health and speedy recovery.

Islamabad, August 11, 2009 Meeting of the PIPS Board of Governors

MEETING OF THE PIPS BOARD OF GOVERNORS

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

No.F.1(31)/2009-PLSP. ----------------------------- Islamabad, the 11th August, 2009

NOTICE

MEETING OF THE PIPS BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Honourable Speaker, National Assembly/President of the Board of Governors of the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services(PIPS) has been pleased to convene a meeting of the Board of Governors of the PIPS on Wednesday, the 12th August, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in Committee Room No.5, Second Floor, Parliament House, Islamabad for briefing by Pakistan Legislative Strengthening Project (PLSP) on its activities.
2. Members are requested to kindly make it convenient to attend the meeting.


(Tariq Parvez Bhatti)
Director/Focal Person
Tel:9222971

1. Mir Jan Muhammad Jamali, : Vice President
Deputy Chairman, Senate

2. Dr. Zaheer-ud-Din Babar Awan, : Member
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs

3. Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar : Member

4. Senator Muhammad Azam Khan Swati : Member

5. Senator Syed Tahir Hussain Mashhadi : Member

6. Senator Dr. Khatu Mal Jeewan : Member

7. Mrs. Yasmeen Rehman, MNA : Member

8. Syed Zafar Ali Shah, MNA : Member

9. Chaudhary Muhammad Barjees Tahir, MNA : Member

10. Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, MNA : Member

11. Mr. S.A. Iqbal Qadri, MNA : Member

12. Mr. Pervaiz Khan Advocate, MNA : Member

13. Moulana Muhammad Qasim, MNA : Member

14. Mr. Zafar Beg Bhittani, M NA : Member

15. Secretary, Senate of Pakistan : Ex-officio Member

16. Secretary, National Assembly of Pakistan : Ex-officio Member

Islamabad, August 10, 2009 Meeting of the Sub-Committee of the Board of Governors of Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services

MEETING OF THE SUB-COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF PAKISTAN INSTITUTE FOR PARLIAMENTARY SERVICES
Islamabad, August 10, 2009: A meeting of the Sub-Committee of the Board of Governors of Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services was held on 10th August, 2009 in the Parliament House under the convenership of Dr. Zaheer-ud-Din Babar Awan, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs to examine and frame rules for recruitment, conditions of service, appointments, leave rules, medical rules and organizational structure of the PIPS.

The Committee thoroughly examined the agenda and emphasized that recruitment rules and structure of different trainings/research organizations may be provided to the Members as a reference for framing the rules for PIPS to discuss in next meeting.

While discussing the recruitments rules, it was decided by the Sub-Committee that being stake holders of the PIPS the Speakers or Deputy Speakers of Provincial Assemblies may also be invited as special invitee in its next meeting to get their views before framing rules.

The meeting was attended by Senator Muhammad Azam Khan Swati, Minister for Science & Technology, Senator Dr. Khatu Mal Jeewan, Syed Zafar Ali Shah, MNA, Chaudhary Muhammad Barjees Tahir, MNA, Mr. S.A. Iqbal Qadri, MNA and Mr. Pervaiz Khan Advocate, MNA.

Islamabad, August 4, 2009 Meeting of the Sub-Committee of the Board of Governors of PIPS on “Rules of Recruitment, Appointments and Organizational Structure” of PIPS

MEETING OF THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON “RULES OF RECRUITMENT, APPOINTMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE”

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

No.F.1(31)/2009/SC-II-PLSP. 
Islamabad, the 4th August, 2009.

NOTICE

MEETING OF THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON “RULES OF RECRUITMENT, APPOINTMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE”

A meeting of the Sub-Committee of the Board of Governors of Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) on “Rules of Recruitment, Appointments and Organizational Structure” will be held on 10th August, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. in Committee Room No.7, Fourth Floor, Parliament House, Islamabad to examine and frame rules for recruitment and conditions of service, appointments, leave rules, medical rules and organizational structure of the PIPS.

2. Members are requested to kindly make it convenient to attend the meeting.


(Tariq Parvez Bhatti)
Director/Focal Person
Tel:9222971

Islamabad, July 28, 2009 Composition of Sub-Committee on “Accounting Procedure and Budgetary Estimates for the Year 2009-10” of PIPS

COMPOSITION OF SUB-COMMITTEE ON “ACCOUNTING PROCEDURE AND BUDGETARY ESTIMATES FOR THE YEAR 2009-10” OF PIPS

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

No.F.1(31)/2009-PLSP.
 Islamabad, the 28th July, 2009

C I R C U L A R

In pursuance of section 7(i) of the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services Act, 2008, and authorization given by the Board of Governors in its meeting held on 23rd July 2009, the Honourable Speaker National Assembly/President, Board of Governors of the PIPS, Dr. Fehmida Mirza, has been pleased to constitute a sub-committee on “Accounting Procedure and Budgetary Estimates for the year 2009-10”, comprising the following members:

1. Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar Member

2. Senator Syed Tahir Hussain Mashhadi Member

3. Mrs. Yasmeen Rehman, MNA Member

4. Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, MNA Member

5. Mr. Zafar Beg Bhittani, MNA Member

6. Moulana Muhammad Qasim, MNA Member

2. The sub-committee will examine and make its recommendations on accounting procedure, financial matters and budgetary estimates for the year 2009-10 of the PIPS.

3. The sub-committee shall finalize its report and present it in the next meeting of the Board of Governors.

(Tariq Parvez Bhatti) Director-Focal Person
Tel:9222971

Islamabad, July 28, 2009 Composition of Sub-Committee on “Rules of Recruitment, Appointments and Organizational Structure” of PIPS

COMPOSITION OF SUB-COMMITTEE ON “RULES OF RECRUITMENT, APPOINTMENTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE” OF PIPS

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

No.F.1(31)/2009-PLSP. 
Islamabad, the 28th July, 2009

C I R C U L A R

In pursuance of section 7(i) of the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services Act, 2008, and authorization given by the Board of Governors in its meeting held on 23rd July 2009, the Honourable Speaker National Assembly/President, Board of Governors of the PIPS, Dr. Fehmida Mirza, has been pleased to constitute a sub-committee on “Rules of Recruitment, Appointments and Organizational Structure”, comprising the following members:

1. Dr. Zaheer-ud-Din Babar Awan Member
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs

2. Senator Muhammad Azam Khan Swati Member

3. Senator Dr. Khatu Mal Jeewan Member

4. Syed Zafar Ali Shah, MNA Member

5. Chaudhary Muhammad Barjees Tahir, MNA Member

6. Mr. S.A. Iqbal Qadri, MNA Member

7. Mr. Pervaiz Khan Advocate, MNA Member

2. The sub-committee will examine and frame rules for recruitment and conditions of service, appointments, leave rules, medical rules and organizational structure of the PIPS under section 7 (f, h, and l) and section 10 of the PIPS Act 2008.

3. The sub-committee shall finalize its report and present it in the next meeting of the Board of Governors.

(Tariq Parvez Bhatti)
Director-Focal Person
Tel:9222971

Islamabad, July 20, 2009 National Assembly Session has been Summoned

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SESSION HAS BEEN SUMMONED

Islamabad, July 20, 2009: In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 54 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the President has been pleased to summon the National Assembly to meet in Parliament Building, Islamabad on Monday, the 3rd August, 2009 at 4.00p.m.

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(KARAMAT HUSSAIN NIAZI)
Secretary

Islamabad, July 8, 2009 Meeting of the Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services (PIPS) Board of Governors

MEETING OF THE PAKISTAN INSTITUTE OF PARLIAMENTARY SERVICES (PIPS) BOARD OF GOVERNORS


NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

No.F.1(31)/2009-PLSP. 
Islamabad, the 8th July, 2009

NOTICE

MEETING OF THE PIPS BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Honourable Speaker, National Assembly/President of the Board of Governors of the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) has been pleased to convene a meeting of the Board of Governors of the PIPS on Monday, the 20th July, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. in Committee Room No.5, Second Floor, Parliament House, Islamabad to discuss following agenda:-

(i) Consideration of administrative and financial affairs of PIPS (Working papers will be sent shortly).

(ii) Any other item with the permission of the Chair.

2. Members are requested to kindly make it convenient to attend the meeting.

(Tariq Parvez Bhatti)
Director/Focal Person
Tel:9222971

1. Mir Jan Muhammad Jamali, : Vice President
Deputy Chairman, Senate

2. Dr. Zaheer-ud-Din Babar Awan, : Member
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs

3. Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan, : Member
Speaker, Provincial Assembly of Punjab

4. Mr. Nisar Ahmed Khuhro, : Member
Speaker, Provincial Assembly of Sindh

5. Mr. Kiramat Ullah Khan Chagharmati, : Member
Speaker, Provincial Assembly of NWFP

6. Mr. Muhammad Aslam Bhootani, : Member
Speaker, Provincial Assembly of Balochistan



7. Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar : Member

8. Senator Muhammad Azam Khan Swati : Member

9. Senator Syed Tahir Hussain Mashhadi : Member

10. Senator Dr. Khatu Mal Jeewan : Member

11. Mrs. Yasmeen Rehman, MNA : Member

12. Syed Zafar Ali Shah, MNA : Member

13. Chaudhary Muhammad Barjees Tahir, MNA : Member

14. Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, MNA : Member

15. Mr. S.A. Iqbal Qadri, MNA : Member

16. Mr. Pervaiz Khan Advocate, MNA : Member

17. Moulana Muhammad Qasim, MNA : Member

18. Mr. Zafar Beg Bhittani, M NA : Member

19. Secretary, Senate of Pakistan : Ex-officio Member

20. Secretary, National Assembly of Pakistan : Ex-officio Member

21. Executive Director of the Institute : Ex-officio Member/Secretary

Islamabad, June 26, 2009 Board of Governors of the Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services (PIPS)

BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE PAKISTAN INSTITUTE OF PARLIMENTARY SERVICES (PIPS)


NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

Islamabad, the 26th June, 2009

NOTIFICATION

F.No.1(31)/2009-PLSP. In pursuance of Section 6 of Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services Act, 2008 (Act No.III of 2008), the composition of Board of Governors of the Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services will be as under:-

1. Dr. Fehmida Mirza, : President
Speaker, National Assembly 

2. Mir Jan Muhammad Jamali, : Vice President
Deputy Chairman, Senate

3. Dr. Zaheer-ud-Din Babar Awan : Member
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs

4. Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan : Member
Speaker, Provincial Assembly of Punjab

5. Mr. Nisar Ahmed Khuhro : Member
Speaker, Provincial Assembly of Sindh

6. Mr. Kiramat Ullah Khan Chagharmati : Member
Speaker, Provincial Assembly of NWFP

7. Mr. Muhammad Aslam Bhootani : Member
Speaker, Provincial Assembly of Balochistan

8. Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar : Member

9. Senator Muhammad Azam Khan Swati : Member

10. Senator Syed Tahir Hussain Mashhadi : Member

11. Senator Dr. Khatu Mal Jeewan : Member

12. Mrs. Yasmeen Rehman, MNA : Member

13. Syed Zafar Ali Shah, MNA : Member

14. Chaudhary Muhammad Barjees Tahir, MNA : Member

15. Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, MNA : Member

16. Mr. S.A. Iqbal Qadri, MNA : Member

17. Mr. Pervaiz Khan, MNA : Member

18. Moulana Muhammad Qasim, MNA : Member

19. Mr. Zafar Beg Bhittani, MNA : Member

20. Secretary, Senate of Pakistan : Ex-officio Member

21. Secretary, National Assembly of Pakistan : Ex-officio Member

22. Executive Director of the Institute : Ex-officio Member

2. The Executive Director of the Institute shall also act as Secretary of the Board.

(Ishtiak Ahmad Khan)
Additional Secretary

Islamabad, June 11, 2009 National Assembly Library to remain open on Sundays during Sessions

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY LIBRARY TO REMAIN OPEN ON SUNDAYS DURING SESSIONS

Islamabad, June 11, 2009: To facilitate the Members of National Assembly, the competent authority has been pleased to direct opening of National Assembly Library & Research Center from 1000 hrs to 1400 hrs on Sundays during Budget Session, 2009.

(TAHIR HANFI)
Director General, Library & Research

Islamabad, June, 9, 2009 National Assembly Session has been Summoned

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SESSION HAS BEEN SUMMONED

Islamabad, June 9, 2009: In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 54 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the President has been pleased to summon the National Assembly to meet in Parliament Building, Islamabad on Friday, the 12th June, 2009 at 10.00a.m.

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(KARAMAT HUSSAIN NIAZI)
Secretary

Islamabad, May 26, 2009 Resignation of Haji Pervaiz Khan, MNA

RESIGNATION OF HAJI PERVAIZ KHAN, MNA

Islamabad May 25, 2009: The resignation of Haji Pervaiz Khan has been accepted and notification in this regard has been issued today.

Haji Pervaiz Khan was elected from NA-55 Rawalpindi on the PML (N) ticket. He resigned from his seat on 9th May, 2009. His resignation was accepted by the Speaker National Assembly, Dr. Fehmida Mirza w.e.f 09 May, 2009 and his seat has become vacant from the same date.

Islamabad, April 7, 2009 National Assembly Session has been Summoned

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SESSION HAS BEEN SUMMONED

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

NOTIFICATION

Islamabad, April 7, 2009: In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 54 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the President has been pleased to summon the National Assembly to meet in the Parliament Building, Islamabad on Thursday, the 9th April, 2009 at 4.00 p.m.

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(Ishtiak Ahmad Khan)
Acting Secretary

Islamabad, March 27, 2009 Arrangements for Joint Session of the Parliament Discussed

ARRANGEMENTS FOR JOINT SESSION OF THE PARLIAMENT DISCUSSED

Islamabad March 27, 2009: A meeting was held in the Parliament House to review the arrangements of the Joint Session of the Parliament to be held tomorrow. The Additional Secretary National Assembly Muhammad Ishtiaq Khan presided over the meeting.

Arrangements regarding seating, security and other allied matter were discussed in the meeting. The Additional Secretary directed all officers concerned to maintain close liaison between them in order to avoid any shortcomings. He also directed the officers to remain at their designated duty point from the arrival of the guests till the conclusion of the Joint Session.

The Additional Secretary (A), who is overall Incharge of the arrangements, informed that National Assembly Secretariat has made elaborate preparations for the Session. Heads of the Constitutional Departments, Dignitaries and Advisors to the Prime Minister holding the status of Ministers and Ministers of State, Provincial Governors, Chief Ministers and Speakers, President, Prime Minister and Speaker AJ&K, Services Chiefs, Ambassadors and Representatives of all the diplomatic missions based in Islamabad, Federal Secretaries, Heads of the Autonomous and Semi Autonomous Organizations and Foreign and Local Electronic and Print Media Personnel have been invited to witness the occasion. He informed that invitations cards have been dispatched to the guests and arrangements have been carried out with precision keeping in view the importance of the event.

It was decided that the entry into the precincts of the Parliament House will be restricted on 28th March, 2009 and entry will only be through special invitation cards issued by the National Assembly Secretariat. It was also decided that General public and guests of the parliamentarians will not be issued invitation cards due to limited numbers of seats in the National Assembly Hall.

It was also decided that guests should be advised to bring their cards with them and park their vehicles at the designated parking areas in the precincts of Parliament House. The guest holding green parking stickers will enter from iron gate up to Gate no.1 and park their vehicles in the parking in front of Parliament House, whereas guest holding red car park stickers are advised to enter from Iron Gate adjacent to Supreme court Building, park their vehicles in the parking lot on the lateral side of the Parliament House and proceed to gate no.5 for entry into Parliament House. 

The meeting was attended by officers of the National Assembly Secretariat, Capital Development Authority, Islamabad Capital Police and other concerned departments.

Islamabad, March 25, 2009 Joint Sitting of the Parliament on 28th March, 2009 at 4.00 p.m.

JOINT SITTING OF THE PARLIAMENT ON 28TH MARCH, 2009 AT 4.00 P.M.

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

Islamabad, the 25th March, 2009

NOTIFICATION

No.F.1(5)/2009-Legis.- In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 54 read with clauses (1) and (3) of Article 56 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the President has been pleased to summon both the Houses to assemble together in the Parliament Building, Islamabad on Saturday, the 28th March, 2009 at 4.00 p.m.

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(KARAMAT HUSSAIN NIAZI)
Secretary