Karachi: 14th February 2025 : The graduation ceremony of the 42nd Mid-Career Management Course (MCMC) was held at the auditorium of National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) Karachi today. The event was graced by the presence of Chief Guest Mr. Salman Faruqui, ex- Secretary and former Federal Ombudsman.
32 participants from various federal and provincial governments underwent ten weeks MCMC. They will be be joining their domain and specialized training of four more weeks, which will start from 17th February 2025.
Mr. Salman Faruqui urged the participants to go beyond conventional methods, emphasizing, “Bureaucrats are not here for patchwork. You should think outside the box and come up with innovative ideas to provide solutions rather than just sticking to basics and doing firework.” He stressed the importance of efficient governance, declaring, “Bureaucratic delays must not find any space in your office.” Reflecting on his experience at the Wafaqi Mohtasib, he recalled a poignant incident: “One Railway employee pensioner died while pursuing his case. From that day onwards, I realized that the pension case should never be delayed.” he added. This inspired him to establish a framework ensuring timely processing of pension cases, incorporating biometric verification for transparency.
Mr. Fouz Khalid Khan, Chief Instructor, NIPA Karachi highlighted the program’s focus on evolving issues such as public leadership, technology-driven innovation, and accountable governance. He emphasized the importance of developing “soft management skills and adopting cutting-edge cyber security practices” to enhance public service delivery.
The 42nd MCMC included practical simulation exercises on “Blue Economy of Pakistan,” “Udaan Pakistan,” and “Transport System of Karachi,” along with a study tour to Quetta, where participants met with the Chief Secretary and Army Corps officials.
The ceremony concluded with the distribution of certificates. There were officers from Inland Revenue Service, Pakistan Administrative Service, Police Service, Information Group, Customs, Population Welfare Department of the Government of Sindh and others.
