Renowned and respected politician, and former Chief Minister of Balochistan, Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch, addressed the participants of NMC 121 on November 15. In his one-and-a-half-hour statesmanlike discourse, which included answers to questions from the participants—senior government officers—Dr. Malik illuminated various issues related to Balochistan. He suggested a way forward based on mutual understanding, respect…
National School of Public Policy (NSPP) is pleased to provide a National Hub of collaboration between all the NMC Alumni. Rector-NSPP has inaugurated the Alumni Hall at NSPP Secretariat, Lahore on 12th November 2024. The hall is dedicated to our Alumni for collective representation of the unique and important perspective of every Alumnus. It is…
The Director’s Training Program (DTP), organized by the Pakistan Administrative Staff College (PASC) as part of the on-going NMC 121 under the mandate provided by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP, was inaugurated on 23 October, 2024. Mr. Akif Saeed, Chairman SECP, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. At the outset Mr.…
In an engaging panel discussion, Mr. Tariq Khosa addressed key aspects of national security, focusing on internal security. Lt. General Sadiq Ali talked about 5th Generation Warfare (5GW) by defining national security and exploring the geopolitical landscape, particularly the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy and its implications for Pakistan. They called for a unified national approach to…
In his thought-provoking talk, Dr. Muhammad Jamil Afaqi, Dean PASC, emphasized that human behavior is crucial in shaping societies, making it essential to understand culture and on-ground socio-cultural realities when developing and implementing policies.
Mr. Fazal Abbas Maken shared insights on the role of regulatory authorities in maintaining a fair economy. He advocated for enhanced transparency and accountability in Pakistan’s regulatory landscape, ensuring better governance and economic growth. Dr. Haq explored the government’s role in regulation. He advocated for the development of institutions and a societal commitment to rules…
Dr. Faisal Sultan’s talk addressed the complexities of Pakistan’s healthcare system, highlighting governance challenges post-18th Amendment and the need for effective coordination between federal and provincial entities. He emphasized the critical shortage of healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, and the importance of investing in preventive care to improve public health outcomes.
Mr. Sohail Ahmed’s insightful talk explored the public governance system and Pakistan’s constitutional evolution since 1947, highlighting the 18th Constitutional Amendment and evolution of the concurrent list. He advocated for a more localized approach that prioritizes education and healthcare.
This discourse on Pakistan’s legal and constitutional framework highlighted key aspects, including the evolution of civil service provisions from the Government of India Act, 1935 to the 1973 Constitution, which removed many guarantees for civil servants. The discussion also covered the powers of the judiciary, parliamentary oversight of the executive, and the concept of lawfare,…
