Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly

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[Provincial Assembly of Sindh @pasgovofficial]

International CPA Conference: Speaker of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly Hon. Nazir Ahmed and National Assembly Member Tameen Akhtar Niazi Arrive in Karachi

Karachi (03 February 2026): The Provincial Assembly of Sindh is set to host an international parliamentary conference after 14 years, as the arrival of delegations continues for participation in the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Conference.

The Speaker of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly, Hon. Nazir Ahmed, and Member of the National Assembly, Tameen Akhtar Niazi, have arrived in Karachi.

Upon the arrival of the Speaker of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly at Karachi Airport, MPAs Jam Shabbir Ali Khan, Saima Agha, and Yousuf Baloch received him and presented bouquets.

On the arrival of MNA Tameen Akhtar Niazi, MPAs Saima Agha, Tanzila Ume Habiba, and Heer Soho welcomed her.

Under the leadership of Speaker Syed Awais Qadir Shah, the Provincial Assembly of Sindh is hosting the 7th CPA Asia Regional Conference and the 2nd Joint CPA Asia & South-East Asia Regional Parliamentary Conference from today until 7 February 2026.

The conference is being attended by over 150 parliamentarians, including Speakers, Deputy Speakers, and parliamentary experts from 17 legislative assemblies.

Being held under the theme “Future Parliaments: Reimagining Democracy through Trust, Inclusion, Innovation, and Peace,” the conference will feature in-depth discussions on key issues, including parliamentary education, misinformation and the spread of fake news, climate change, parliamentary accountability, gender issues, technology, and regional cooperation.

@CPA_Secretariat @gb_assembly @SaimaAgha17627 @NAofPakistan @JamShabbirAli2 @HeerSoho

#CPASindh2026 #ParliamentsOfTheFuture #ProvincialAssemblyOfPakistan

[Provincial Assembly of Sindh @pasgovofficial]

A meeting of the CPA Asia Regional Branch Secretaries was held at the Sindh Assembly to deliberate on the draft of the CPA Asia Parliamentary Exchange Programme.

Old Assembly Building, Karachi, 4th February, 2026

The proceedings of the meeting were led by the host Secretary of the Sindh Assembly, Mr. G.M. Umar Farooq.

The Pakistani delegation was led by the Special Secretary National Assembly of Pakistan, and CPA Asia Branch Secretary, Mr. Syed Shamoon Ashraf Hashmi.

The participants agreed on finalizing the framework for a short-term exchange programme ranging from five to seven days.

Representatives from the parliamentary secretariats of Pakistan, Malaysia, and the Maldives attended the meeting.

The participants termed the programme an important step toward institutional capacity building, enhancement of democratic competencies, and strengthening parliamentary linkages.

#CPASindh2026 #ParliamentsOfTheFuture #ProvincialAssemblyOfSindh

[Provincial Assembly of Sindh @pasgovofficial]

𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫, 𝐒𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐬 𝐐𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐏𝐀 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐏𝐀 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡-𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

It is my distinct honour and pleasure to warmly welcome all distinguished delegates to the 7th CPA Asia Regional Conference and the 2nd Joint CPA Asia and South-East Asia Regional Conference, hosted by the Provincial Assembly of Sindh here in Karachi, Pakistan.

This important gathering brings together parliamentarians from across Asia and South-East Asia to engage in meaningful dialogue on the evolving role of legislatures in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

Through constructive engagement and shared learning, this Conference seeks to strengthen democratic institutions, promote inclusive governance, and explore innovative parliamentary practices that enhance public trust, peace, and social cohesion.

It is a matter of great pride for the Provincial Assembly of Sindh to host this prestigious international forum for the second time, having previously hosted the CPA Asia Regional Conference in 2012.

I commend our Secretariat for their tireless efforts in organising this Conference, and we are honoured to welcome delegates from more than twenty legislatures across the Commonwealth, including Honourable Speakers, Chairpersons, and parliamentarians.

As a proud member of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, the Sindh Assembly remains firmly committed to the values of democracy, good governance, and inter-parliamentary cooperation.

We strongly believe that platforms such as this Conference play a vital role in strengthening parliamentary diplomacy and fostering regional solidarity.

Karachi, the vibrant City of Lights, offers a fitting backdrop for our deliberations on issues of shared importance. We hope that your time here will be both intellectually rewarding and culturally enriching.

On behalf of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh and the people of Sindh, I extend a heartfelt welcome to you all to the land of Sufis and Saints. We are committed to ensuring that this Conference is impactful and memorable for every participant.

Thank you, and I wish you a highly successful and productive Conference.

#CPASindh2026
#ParliamentsOfTheFuture
#ProvincialAssemblyOfSindh

[Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly @gb_assembly]

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The #SecretaryGeneral Inter-Parliamentary Speakers Conference Mr. Ek Nath Dhakal comments while wrapping up the Two-day #ISC2025 on #Peace ,#Security and #Development- an initiative of the #ChairmanSenate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani hosted in Islamabad.

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President @AAliZardari and Chairman Senate & Founding Chairman #ISC, Syed Yousaf Raza #Gillani, addressed ISC participants — at a dinner hosted at the President House, to acknowledge their commitment to promoting international peace, security, and development.

[ꜱᴇɴᴀᴛᴇ ᴏꜰ ᴘᴀᴋɪꜱᴛᴀɴ 🇵🇰 @SenatePakistan]

Deputy PM/Foreign Minister @MIshaqDar50 chaired the opening session of Day 2 of the #InterParliamentarySpeakersConference 2025, commending #ChairmanSenate Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani for uniting global parliamentarians to advance peace, security & development through multilateralism

[ꜱᴇɴᴀᴛᴇ ᴏꜰ ᴘᴀᴋɪꜱᴛᴀɴ 🇵🇰 @SenatePakistan]

The participating parliamentarians signed the Islamabad Communiqué following its successful adoption on Day 2 of the landmark #ISC2025 in Islamabad, held under the leadership of the #ChairmanSenate 🇵🇰 and Founding Chairman of the ISC, Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani.

[ꜱᴇɴᴀᴛᴇ ᴏꜰ ᴘᴀᴋɪꜱᴛᴀɴ 🇵🇰 @SenatePakistan]

H.E. Mohamed Ould Errachid, President of the House of Councillors of #Morocco is chairing the debates of the landmark Inter-Parliamentary Speakers' Conference in Islamabad
#ISC2025 #PEACE #Security #Development

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H.E. Arthur Eugene Holder, Speaker of the House of Assembly of Barbados, met with #ChairmanSenate Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani on the sidelines of the #ISC.
As a gesture of appreciation, Chairman Senate presented a memento to Speaker Holder for his active participation in #ISC

[ꜱᴇɴᴀᴛᴇ ᴏꜰ ᴘᴀᴋɪꜱᴛᴀɴ 🇵🇰 @SenatePakistan]

H.E. Mr. Konstantin Kosachev, Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council of #Russia, delivering his address on Day-2 of the landmark Inter-Parliamentary Speakers' Conference ( #ISC2025 ), being held under the leadership of Chairman Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani, in Islamabad.

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H.E. Dr. Ali Nikzad, Deputy Speaker of the Islamic Parliament of Iran, delivering his address on Day-2 of the #ISC2025, being held under the leadership of Chairman Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani.

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Senator Datuk Nur Jazlan bin Tan Sri Mohamed, Dty. Pres. of the Senate of #Malaysia, highlighted that challenges such as terrorism,Climate Change, cyber threats, and misinformation are interconnected, emphasizing need for collective parliamentary action to address them

#ISC2025

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Day 1 at ISC 2025 #islamabad H.E. Mr. Hassan bin Abdullah Al-Ghanim, Speaker of the Shura Council of #Qatar, highlights the importance of dialogue, mutual respect, and parliamentary collaboration in addressing shared global challenges. #ISC2025 #Qatar #DiplomacyThroughDialogue

[ꜱᴇɴᴀᴛᴇ ᴏꜰ ᴘᴀᴋɪꜱᴛᴀɴ 🇵🇰 @SenatePakistan]

Day 1 at ISC 2025: H.E. Farah Malik Mohammed, Deputy Speaker of the #NA of #Kenya, delivered a compelling address highlighting the importance of parliamentary collaboration, inclusive governance, and strengthening democratic institutions across regions.

#ISC2025 #Kenya

[ꜱᴇɴᴀᴛᴇ ᴏꜰ ᴘᴀᴋɪꜱᴛᴀɴ 🇵🇰 @SenatePakistan]

Day 1 at #ISC2025: Hon’ble Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of #Tajikistan, Mr. Aziz Giyozoda, addressed the conference, stressing the need for enhanced inter-parliamentary cooperation, regional connectivity, and shared commitment to peace and development.

[ꜱᴇɴᴀᴛᴇ ᴏꜰ ᴘᴀᴋɪꜱᴛᴀɴ 🇵🇰 @SenatePakistan]

PM @CMShehbaz attended the landmark #ISC2025, being chaired by Chairman Senate and Founding Chairman of the #ISC, Syed Yousaf Raza #Gillani, where parliamentarians from around the globe are gathered to promote regional and international peace, security,and development.

[ꜱᴇɴᴀᴛᴇ ᴏꜰ ᴘᴀᴋɪꜱᴛᴀɴ 🇵🇰 @SenatePakistan]

Ms. #MisbahKhar, Advisor to the Chairman Senate and #ISC Ambassador, opened the conference with a heartfelt address highlighting #Pakistan’s vision for inclusive parliamentary diplomacy, inter-regional dialogue, and collective progress.

#InterParliamentarySpeakersConference

[ꜱᴇɴᴀᴛᴇ ᴏꜰ ᴘᴀᴋɪꜱᴛᴀɴ 🇵🇰 @SenatePakistan]

Prime Minister @CMShehbaz addressed the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference, emphasizing Pakistan’s commitment to regional harmony, democratic values, and enhanced parliamentary cooperation to tackle global challenges. #ISC2025 #ShahbazSharif #DiplomacyInAction #Pakistan

[ꜱᴇɴᴀᴛᴇ ᴏꜰ ᴘᴀᴋɪꜱᴛᴀɴ 🇵🇰 @SenatePakistan]

Speaker KP, Mr. @BabarSaleemSwat, felicitated Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani on hosting the upcoming #ISC in Pakistan for the first time and stated that this landmark event will further enhance #Pakistan’s international image.

#ISC2025 #ISCPakistan