ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to retain the existing age limit and number of attempts for candidates appearing in the Central Superior Services (CSS) examination, rejecting proposals to provide greater flexibility to aspirants. The Establishment Division and the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) opposed recommendations seeking changes to the current CSS eligibility rules. Their…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed serious displeasure over the use of a ceremonial buggy by Islamabad Chief Commissioner Lt. (Retd.) Sohail Ashraf and IG Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi during the August 14 Independence Day celebrations. The officials used a ceremonial carriage belonging to the Prime Minister’s House to attend and observe the parade….
Recent remarks by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, stating that Pakistan’s governance system has “collapsed,” have reignited debate over the country’s administrative challenges. However, a new analysis argues that the real cause of the governance crisis is the long-term weakening of Pakistan’s civil bureaucracy rather than the number of provinces or administrative units. According to the…
Pakistan’s High Powered Selection Board (HPSB) is expected to meet during the first week of August 2026 to consider the long-awaited promotions of senior civil servants from Grade 21 to Grade 22, potentially ending a delay that has lasted for around 15 months. The HPSB, which is responsible for reviewing and approving promotions to the…
The federal government is planning to significantly expand the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) by creating 838 new positions to improve Pakistan’s ability to combat cybercrime and strengthen digital security. According to official sources, the proposal was initiated by the Director General of the NCCIA, who requested additional human resources from the Ministry of…
