ISLAMABAD, Mar 7 (APP): Deputy Speaker National Assembly, Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Wednesday said the exchange of orientational visits would help promote understanding and enhance capacity building of the elected representatives.
He said while addressing the concluding ceremony held here in connection with the capacity building programme for members of Northern Areas Legislative Council (NALC) at Parliamentary Institute for Legislative Services (PIPS).
The study visit of NALC members to Islamabad has been organised by Aga Khan Rural Support Programme, Aga Khan Education Services Pakistan and International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources in collaboration with USAID under Pakistan Legislative Strengthening Project.
The Deputy Speaker assured the members NALC of full support in capacity building of institutions in the Northern Areas.
He said it is our common goal to address all the areas which require strengthening in due course for which we would extend maximum assistance as per our understandings.
Sardar Yaqoob said that government has taken a number of steps for the socio-economic development of Northern Areas and particularly mentioned the construction of Diamer -Basha dam which would bring prosperity in the Northern Areas.
Lauding the working of PIPS, he said the institute seeks to strengthen and develop the capacity of parliamentarians and legislative staff not only at the national provincial level but also at the local bodies level.
The institute will help in nurturing and educating local expertise for legislative strengthening and remain a symbol of our commitment to democracy.
During the 10-day study tour, the members headed by Speaker NALC, Malik Muhammad Miskeen were given presentations on various subjects including devolution in Pakistan, prospects of devolution in Northern Areas, public-private partnership and its future prospects particularly the prospects of the hydro power production, budget formulation mechanism, education strategy, development issues in NAs and role of legislators in development.
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