Civil service reforms
The Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Shafqat Mahmood, in his capacity as head of the cabinet committee on institutional reforms, announced this week major reforms in the Civil…
Looming Afghan civil war
WITH the revival of armed regional militias to stop the Afghan Taliban offensive, Afghanistan is edging towards a new civil war. Headed by old mujahideen warlords, these armed bands are…
A civilization in decline?
In a significant move, the Chinese government has allowed couples to have three children. The permission replaces the two-child policy introduced in 2016. Until then, a one-child policy had remained…
Role of govt, civil society critical to address climate challenge: experts
Experts from various fields said that the role of the federal government and civil society is critical to address climate change issues direly impacting the economy, society, and politics of…
Civil servants in the dock
THE senior and mid-career civil servants gathered at a lunch all had tales of woe to tell. Their frustration was palpable. It was not just about constant political interference weakening…
Of civil services reform
IN an article contributed to a publication of the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Dr Ishrat Husain has thrown considerable light on the objectives and scope of the civil services reform undertaken…
Military dictatorship vs civilian rule
In a recent interview, former military dictator General Pervez Musharraf claimed that the country made progress only under military rule and civilian governments mostly "let the nation down." These of…
The myth of civil service
These days many people seem to be hurling unnecessary taunts at government servants, asking them to be thankful that they are still getting paid while more competent and better educated…
Government servants or public servants
The phrase 'government servant' is taken literally by government. This literal understanding and compliance of this world is in conflict with their real role and responsibility of a government servant,…
The caretaker Governments
The general perception was that the caretaker setup, which is entrusted with the governance of the state for an interim period will do much good for the state in its…
