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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
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June 15, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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A sharp critique of Pakistan’s civil bureaucracy: too often shaped by colonial habits, political patronage, weak accountability, and performative governance instead of public service.
By Dr. Muhammad Mehboob Hassan Khan
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The Governance of Pharaohs
The colonial edifice may have changed its flag in 1947, but the psychology of the government where the officer is king and the citizen is subject remains
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August 17, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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Pakistan’s governance crisis is not only about weak institutions. This article argues it is also about a bureaucratic culture that still treats citizens as subjects rather than rights-bearing equals.
By Dr. Muhammad Mehboob Hassan Khan
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The Governance of Pharaohs
The colonial edifice may have changed its flag in 1947, but the psychology of the government where the officer is king and the citizen is subject remains
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August 17, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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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

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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
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June 15, 2026 at 8:34 AM