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Pakistan's civil service still rewards generalists over specialists. Modern challenges—economy, climate, tech—demand expertise, not just administration.
By M Shaban Uppal

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Can Colonial-Era Bureaucracy Still Serve Pakistan Today?
The issue is not whether Pakistan continues to attract talented young people into public service, but whether the system they enter is designed to nurture
thefridaytimes.com
June 15, 2026 at 1:47 PM
CSS 2025: Only 2.67% qualified. But Pakistan's real challenge isn't recruiting talent—it's a colonial-era system mismatched to modern governance needs.
By M Shaban Uppal

Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/14-Jun-2026/...

#CSSExam2025 #PakistanCivilService #PublicSectorReform #Governance #Merit
Can Colonial-Era Bureaucracy Still Serve Pakistan Today?
The issue is not whether Pakistan continues to attract talented young people into public service, but whether the system they enter is designed to nurture
www.thefridaytimes.com
June 15, 2026 at 8:34 AM