Youth Parliament Pakistan Members tour the Senate of Pakistan
8th YPP Fourth Session - Day 3
September 23, Islamabad; Members of the fourth session of 8th Youth Parliament Pakistan visited the Senate of Pakistan today. In an introductory session, the Additional Secretary, Senate of Pakistan Dr. Syed Pervaiz Abbas briefed the Members in detail about the working of the Senate including the sub sections of the Senate. The Additional Secretary Mr. Tariq Bin Waheed Director Protocol was also present at the occasion.
The Members were also given an opportunity to visit the Gali-e-Dastoor – a gallery to document the Constitutional history of Pakistan. It is a dedicated area on the first floor of the Parliament House Building. Describing the significance of this corridor, the guide from Senate of Pakistan said that it is the first step in compiling the Constitutional history of Pakistan. He further said that this Gali-e-Dastoor is a tribute to Pakistanis who worked hard for a sustainable democratic Pakistan. The large tiles on the floor represent the space and progress available to the people while the narrow ones signify the strangulation.
Ms. Aimen Khan, Projects Manager PILDAT thanked the Senate Secretariat for always being cooperative in facilitating such visits for the Youth Parliament Pakistan Members.
In a well-connected and interactive Module session on Entry and Advancement in Politics, Honourable Mr. Shehryar Afridi, MNA PTI and Member Youth Parliament Pakistan Steering Committee shared his personal political journey with the young people.
Ms. Ammara Durrani, Expert Strategic Communications addressed the fourth session Members on Media Management & Communication Skills in a morning session.
The fourth session will span from September 21-25, 2016.
The 8th Youth Parliament Pakistan is supported by the Danish International Development Agency, Government of Denmark as recognition of the importance of young people’s involvement in democracy and democratic practices.
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