The first session of Public Policy Atelier, a mentoring exercise in which senior officers interact with participants, was held on Wednesday 29th January 2025. Professor Anjum Altaf conducted a Lecture Discussion on ‘Critical Analysis of Education Policies and System’ on Wednesday, 29th January 2025 for the participants of NMC 122 under Module-1. In his talk,…
On 28th Jan 2025, Dr. Akmal Hussain delivered a thought-provoking lecture for the participants of NMC 122. In his talk, he explained the role of institutions in shaping societies and economies. He described institutions as the rules that guide how people interact and work together, emphasizing that these rules must be effective for societies to…
Dr. Faisal Sultan, CEO, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust Hospital & Research Centre, conducted a Lecture Discussion on ‘Critical Evaluation of Healthcare System’ on Monday 27th January 2025 for the participants of NMC 122 under Module-1. In his talk, he discussed the structure and functioning of Pakistan’s healthcare system, highlighting its strengths, limitations, and the emerging…
Barrister Shahid Hamid, former Governor Punjab and former Federal Minister for Defence, conducted a session on ‘Legal and Constitutional Framework for Bureaucracy’ on Friday, 25 January 2025, for the participants of NMC 122 at the Pakistan Administrative Staff College Lahore. The esteemed speaker is acknowledged for his constitutional disputes practice and has a wealth of…
Mr. Saeed Shafqat, Distinguished Professor & Director of FC College, conducted a Lecture Discussion on ‘Principles and Methodology of Public Policy Formulation’ on Thursday, 23rd January 2025, for the participants of NMC 122. In his talk, he deliberated upon the sources of public policy, and the basic framework and models of public policy formulation.
On January 23, 2025, Ms. Arifa Saboohi addressed the participants of NMC 122 on the topic of “Ethics in Public Service Management.” She shared practical examples to highlight the differences between utilitarian and duty-based approaches to public service management. Additionally, she emphasized the importance of professionalism and the need to carve out a unique niche…
On Wednesday, 22 January 2025, Mr. Naeem Aslam was invited to speak to the participants of NMC 122 on Communication and Presentation Skills. During the session, Mr. Aslam explored the art of effective communication in professional settings, focusing on key elements of effective presentations. He also shared valuable strategies for successful delivery and audience engagement.…
Veteran journalist and editor, Mr. Mujeeb ur-Rehman Shami, speaking to the participants of NMC 122, reflected on the prevailing perception of civil servants in society. While acknowledging the factors that have tarnished the image of the civil service, he also appreciated its enduring strengths, made possible by the presence of sincere and diligent officers. Their…
