A 29-member delegation affiliated with a Pakistan-based media and civic engagement platform conducted a Parliament House visit in Islamabad on 21 January 2026 to learn about the workings of federal legislative institutions.
Senate Secretariat officials received the delegation on arrival and welcomed their interest in parliamentary affairs. Senator Jan Muhammad provided a detailed briefing on the role of the Senate, stages of lawmaking, the mandate of standing committees and the procedures that govern the upper house. He explained how the Senate functions as a symbol of the federation and how legislative processes address public concerns.
Member National Assembly Polin Baloch, who chairs the Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting, briefed the visitors on the National Assembly’s responsibilities, the committee system and the preparation and approval process for bills. She highlighted how parliamentary debate and committee scrutiny shape legislation and informed the delegation about current matters discussed in the lower house.
The group toured the Senate Museum and the parliamentary walkway known as Gali Dastoor and also visited the Senate Hall as part of their Parliament House visit. Delegates expressed keen interest in parliamentary history and said the experience helped deepen their understanding of democratic institutions, lawmaking and civic responsibilities.
Both Senator Jan Muhammad and Polin Baloch conveyed their best wishes to the delegation, encouraged the young participants to play an active role in national development and posed for a group photograph to mark the occasion.
