A Panel Discussion on Parliamentary Oversight in Public Policy Domain was held on 4th December with Syed Fakhar Imam and Mian Raza Rabbani as panelists. The focus was history and basics of parliamentary oversight over the Executive, international models of parliamentary oversight and case of Pakistan, evolution of oversight function by the Senate and the…
On 02 December, 2024, Dr. Rizwan Ahmad, an Advocate at the High Court with LLM, PhD, and MBA degrees from the UK, delivered a lecture on Administrative Law, focusing on discretionary power and the balance between authority and accountability.
Former Prime Minister of AJ&K, Raja Farooq Haider Khan, addressed the Participants of the 121st NMC on Monday, 2nd December, 2024. In his candid and insightful talk, he touched upon a range of issues related to the AJ&K and Pakistan. Responding to different questions of the participants of the course, he said that the people…
A two-day workshop on Strategic Communication and Media Engagement in Crisis Situations was held at PASC on the 28th and 29th of November, 2024. Barrister Mahreen Khan served as the master trainer. She holds a Law degree from Cambridge and a degree in Public Policy from Harvard. Additionally, she has anchored programs on BBC World…
The National School of Public Policy hosted an illuminating seminar on the National Finance Commission Awards on November 27, 2024 as part of a regular feature of our National Management Course. This unique exercise brought together six participants from various provinces, who compellingly presented the NFC stances of regions different from their own. The seminar…
On 22 November 2024, Dr. Zahoor Ahmed, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Spain, conducted a workshop on the well-being of civil servants for our participants. The speaker highlighted that stress is the body’s natural response to demanding situations. While stress can sometimes be beneficial by helping us stay alert or focused, it can also have negative effects…
Professor Dr. Hassan Askari Rizvi had a discourse on Pakistan’s Heritage in the context of Indian Sub-Continent. He highlighted that Heritage was a concept that linked the experiences of the past with the present and future. Therefore, Heritage and Identity are always constructed keeping in view the ever-changing circumstances. This leads to identity crises at…
On 21st November, participants embarked on an enriching field visit to District Chakwal, where they were warmly welcomed by the Deputy Commissioner and the District Police Officer. The DC provided a comprehensive briefing on the district’s demographics, its historical importance, and key developmental initiatives. These included programs aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs, beautification projects, and…
Lecture Discussion on ‘Accountability: Institutional Framework’ was held on Wednesday, 20th November 2024 at 1230-1400 hours. Mr. Husnain Ahmad, Ex-DG NAB spoke on the issues of overview of accountability framework in Pakistan and Institutional Mandates and Jurisdictions. The participants took a keen interest in the session and asked pertinent questions. Rector NSPP Dr. Ijaz Munir…
A two-day Mock Session of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) was held on 18 and 19 November for the participants of NMC 121. This training exercise is designed to equip participants with the essential temperament and skills needed to effectively engage in PAC proceedings. The aim is to help them navigate and manage interactions with…