Administrative challenges: Managing and maximizing resources:

The relevance of the work is determined by the fact that administrative law appears as one of the
significant factors influencing the development of both the public administration system as a
whole and the processes of its reform that the Pakistan has faced today. One of the leading
approaches to understanding the place of administrative law in public administration is defined
as state-administrative, alternative to it as administrative-legal.

Women in Pakistan have faced formidable challenges in their efforts to achieve gender equality
and address gender-based violence in their country, with particular problems posed by elements
among customary norms and practices.

Yet throughout the past few years, breakthroughs in pro-women legislation have shown that both
the efforts of Pakistan's government, and the advocacy of groups working toward women's
empowerment in the country, are taking effect.

Oversight and control of public money is a critical factor in any democratic society, but
particularly in new democracies. Probing government to account for its finances is one of
parliament’s oldest functions, and it is central to almost every domestic argument about policy
priorities and provision of services to voters. Yet it is also a role that parliaments tend to perform
inadequately and presents a particular challenge for parliaments in developing countries, where
limited processes, organisational capacity and influence can hinder effective oversight.

Administrative Challenges in Pakistan regarding the legislation, scrutiny and oversight:

It is essential to recognize constraints of legislators in Pakistan: Limited resources for research

and drafting of legislation. If permitted - and it varies between the provincial assemblies -
parliamentarians may request staff of the provincial assembly or law departments to assist them.
Any such activity by the staff is in addition to their work, thus, is often not thorough and
complete. Commonly, the Law Department and Ministry of Law see the law for the first time
once it is submitted.

Parliamentary oversight tools under Rules of Procedures: Parliamentary oversight tools as

provided in the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business of various Houses are given as
follows:
 Financial Matters
 Pre and Post Budget Provisions
 Specific Provisions under Functions of Committee
 Questions & Calling Attention Notices
 Resolutions
 Public Hearing

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Parliamentary Committees work as operational arms of the parliament through which oversight
and monitoring functions are executed. These committees not only hold executive accountable to
parliament, but also contribute towards good governance. Committees carefully monitor the
operations of the government ministries/departments and carry out in-depth analysis of the issues
involved.

Challenges:

Parliament faces the following current challenges in implementation of effective oversight in

Pakistan.

 Lack of resources
 Organizational and human capacity
 Interest and Priority of the members
 Political and social influence

Parliamentary Development in Pakistan and managing maximizing resources:

The government of Pakistan with the collaboration of European Union started the development
programme. The overall objective of the programme is to support consolidation of the
parliamentary democracy in Pakistan. The specific purposes include (1) Sustainable institutional
strengthening and improved performance of the federal parliament (the National Assembly and
the Senate) and (2) sustainable institutional strengthening and improved performance of the
Provincial Assemblies. Particular focus shall be placed on supporting the inclusion of women,
youth and disadvantaged groups in the parliamentary processes. Key measurements for the
success of this action would include: a degree to which legislative work is conducted in an
inclusive and transparent manner, more citizens’ engagement in parliamentary work, meaningful
representation of constituents, including women, youth and disadvantaged groups, strengthened
oversight of the executive, legislative work in support of commitments to international
agreements, extent of revision of electoral legislation in line with EOMs recommendations.

Strategic Plan (NASP)

Women parliamentarians have demonstrated great initiatives including the establishment of

Women’s Parliamentary Caucuses (WPCs), which have already achieved landmark legislations
on women’s rights including domestic violence prevention and highlighted a wide range of
women’s issues. There are four Provincial WPCs in addition to a federal one representing nearly
all parliamentary political parties. Provincial Caucuses had embarked upon ambitious strategic

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roadmaps that include work on domestic violence, acid attacks, marriages and divorces of
Hindus and Christians, and he sexual harassment bill. Caucuses in Sindh, Balochistan and
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have begun work on their agendas.

Recommendations:

 Capacity Building Initiative through which, parliamentary know-how could be controlled

in support of parliamentary strengthening

 Training Institute for their capacity building and professional orientation in terms of
legislative process as well as Quality Leadership.

 Promoting, Encouragements Youthful Education

 Formation of a Policy Study Think Tank

 Parliament should frame a specific code of conduct for the Political parties with intent to
making political parties more responsible for their conduct inside the Parliament.

 Introduction of Information Technology & Communication

 Media House Responsibilities and Code of Conduct

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