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KARACHI, Jul 12 (APP):Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that without the unwavering trust of the public, it is difficult for democracies to thrive, therefore, it is crucial to provide efficient service delivery and good governance directly to the people to rebuild their confidence.
“If the public does not support public servants, it should serve as a warning for them to work with conviction and personal commitment.”
This he said while speaking at the graduation ceremony of the participants of the 35th Senior Management Course (BS-19 officers), who have completed their 16-week long Course today at this prestigious National Institute of Management (NIM), Karachi.
DG NIM Dr. Lubna Ayub, Chief Instructor Khalique Shaikh, Chief Instructor, Mid-Career Management Course (MCMC), and others.
The CM congratulated all 38 officers, including two female participants, for completing their course.
Mr Shah said that opting for public service as a profession was more of a personal choice and voluntary commitment than a mundane occupation.
The CM said that the present SMC cohort included officers from various cadres and groups of the federal government who have come from all corners of Pakistan, and the Sindh Government as well.
He said the Sindh government would continue to own the NIM Karachi as our very Institute, and would further strengthen linkages and collaborate with it, and extend all necessary support for the fulfillment of professional needs of the participants as much as possible.
Murad Shah said that the mandatory requirement for promotion to BS-20 positions has provided all the officers with a platform to update their knowledge base and brush up their skills, enabling them to address policy issues and service delivery challenges.
The CM said that the DG NIM and faculty the trainee officers have been provided with all possible resources to enhance their professional capacities and personal transformation. “I am also confident that the National School of Public Policy (NSPP) syllabus containing themes on public policy, public financial management, strategic planning and management, leadership and communication skills, and research and analysis techniques, must have enabled officers to face up to the public sector challenges in the age of climate change, the economic downturn, geopolitical uncertainties, domestic unrest, and fast-changing society,” he said.
A public servant neither routinely switches jobs nor her dividends are as financially attractive as in the private business or corporate sector despite having competitive qualifications and professional abilities, the CM said and added that he was sure that the public servant would up to their commitment with confidence without fear or reward.
According to the CM, the key function of professional civil service in any society is to implement the policies of the sitting
government with full commitment, devotion, and professional acumen.
Realizing the massive challenges being faced by the citizens, the Government of Sindh is making all-out efforts to provide maximum relief and public service to the people of Sindh province by investing in education, health, communication, infrastructure, housing, and social protection, the chief minister said.
Murad Shah said that his government would continue to invest in new development projects so that maximum economic activity was generated both in rural and urban areas.