Parliament . Governance . Communication
Amjed Pervez Malik
From a Long Journey Inside State Institutions to an Independent Voice — on parliament, governance, politics and communication.
Mr. Amjed Pervez Malik at a Governance Roundtable in Lahore – August 04, 2026
Step Inside Lamhon Ka Bayan — A Visual Journey
ABOUT
From inside the state to an independent voice.
From a long life spent inside state institutions to an independent voice on parliament, governance, politics and communication — working at different levels, participating in processes and leading at the highest level; and now, from a relatively independent position, trying to observe, understand and speak about them.A career in the Civil Service of Pakistan, culminating as Secretary Senate of Pakistan — the highest level of parliamentary administration leadership — alongside international assignments with IFES/USAID and IPU–UNDP, and lectures and presentations in different countries and forums.Education in Pakistan and the United Kingdom complemented by advanced professional programmes at Harvard Kennedy School, McGill, Tulane and Georgetown, along with doctoral-level work in Governance at Maastricht. Now focused on the Legislative Studies Center, Lahore Governance Forum, AP Parleys and Legisphere — and the book “Lamhon Ka Bayan — Scattered Leaves from a Life.”
EXPERIENCE
Key experience
areas.
National experience, international exposure, and direct engagement with communities on the ground — from the highest level of parliamentary administration to voluntary work in education and skills.
01. Parliamentary Legislative Governance
Leading the highest level of parliamentary administration and shaping the concept of legislative governance — how parliaments make, scrutinise and sustain law.
02. Legislative Studies Center
Building an institution dedicated to the study and teaching of legislation, procedure and parliamentary practice — research, writing and capacity building
03. Government Communication
Directing communication at the highest levels of government — framing public policy, institutional messaging and the relationship between state and citizen.
04. Civil Service of Pakistan
A long career inside the Civil Service of Pakistan, working at different levels and participating in the processes that govern the state from within..
05. Parliamentary Administration — Secretary Senate
Serving as Secretary Senate of Pakistan, the highest level of parliamentary administration leadership, managing the business and machinery of the upper house.
06. International Parliamentary & Governance Assignments
International assignments with IFES/USAID and IPU–UNDP, and lectures and presentations in different countries and forums on parliament and governance.
07. Democratic Culture & Parliamentary Awareness
Promoting democratic culture and parliamentary awareness — helping citizens, members and institutions understand and value the practice of democracy.
08. Education & Skills Development
Voluntary initiatives in education, women’s skills development and experiential learning, including a free primary school for out-of-school children.
PUBLISHED WORK
Two books on parliament, legislation and governance.
Two books published before retirement — drawing on a long career inside state institutions and the highest level of parliamentary administration.
The Role and Workings of Parliament in Crisis Situations
This book by Amjad Pervez Malik provides a comprehensive analysis of the Pakistan Parliament's role in managing various crisis situations, with particular emphasis on terrorism as a case study. Drawing on the author's twenty-plus years of experience as a parliamentary functionary, the work examines how parliamentary tools, procedures, and institutions have been mobilized to address inter-state, intra-state, and transnational challenges.
Parliamentary Development and Reforms
This publication by Amjed Pervez Malik consolidates three key documents compiled or presented during 2013-2016, reflecting evolving thinking on parliamentary development and reform. The work presents a compelling argument that parliamentary reforms are primarily dependent upon parliaments themselves, while external support can only complement—and only under certain conditions—internally driven efforts.
UNDER PUBLICATION
LAMHON KA BAYAN
A reflective memoir gathered from a long life spent inside state institutions — from the Civil Service of Pakistan to the Secretary Senate of Pakistan — and the journey toward an independent voice on parliament, governance and communication.
CURRENT FOCUS
Platforms, forums and ongoing work.
01. Legislative Studies Center
An institution for the study and teaching of legislation, procedure and parliamentary practice — advancing the legislative governance concept through research, writing and capacity building.
03. AP Parleys
A platform for conversation on parliament, politics, governance and communication — extending the discussion beyond institutions to a wider audience
02. Lahore Governance Forum
A forum for conversation on governance — bringing together experience from inside the state with independent observation and debate.
04. Legisphere
A space for research, writing, conversation and debate on legislation and governance — open, independent and ongoing.
CONTACT
Conversation, speaking and press.
Reach out for conversation on parliament, governance, politics and communication — through the Legislative Studies Center, Lahore Governance Forum, AP Parleys and Legisphere, or directly by email and social media.
