NAVIGATING COMPLEXITY: THE PROJECTION OF WORKS TO SENATE COMMITTEES FOR PERSUASIVE LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURES (1985-1999)

Abstract

This study analyses the intricacies associated with the presentation of works to Senate committees within the context of persuasive legislative processes from 1985 to 1999. The study examines the works vested to Senate committees, revealing the strategies utilized to sway legislative decision-making. This study attempts to seek that how Senate of Pakistan attained complexity in the House by projecting works to Senate Committees for persuasive legislative procedures during 1985-1999. The research utilizes analytical and qualitative approach by analyzing primary sources such as Senate committee reports, legislative records, and testimony, alongside an examination of secondary literature on committees. The research indicated that the Senate of Pakistan, no doubt, mostly relied on the standing committees for consideration of matters. It was observed by the laying of bills and its reference to the committees. As the members of the committees were selected from the House and their working in a group enhanced their skills. Due to collective work of committees, works were done with more fluently and effectively. The committee submitted the reports of referred tasks that determined key role of committees in solving the issues of the country and these small legislators are as important as the Parliament for a democratic country.