Education Desk:
Quetta, 14th July — The Director General of the Civil Services Academy (CSA), Lahore, Farhan Aziz Khwaja, visited Chughtai Library in Quetta as part of the Academy’s National Outreach Programme, announcing a special CSS Outreach and Preparatory Programme tailored for graduates from Balochistan.
The initiative aims to bridge the representation gap of Balochistan in Pakistan’s civil services by providing structured training, skill development, and mentorship opportunities to local youth.
According to CSA, the programme will train 150 graduates from Balochistan in three batches, starting from October 2025 till January 2026, with 50 participants per batch. The curriculum will focus on preparing candidates for the CSS examination through comprehensive coaching and guidance from serving officers, especially those from Balochistan currently undergoing training in the 51st and 52nd Specialized Training Programmes (STPs).
During his visit, Farhan Aziz Khwaja held consultations with education stakeholders, civil society representatives, and aspiring youth, emphasizing CSA’s commitment to building a diverse and inclusive civil service that truly represents all federating units of Pakistan.
“The programme is designed with active input from officers belonging to Balochistan, ensuring grassroots ownership,” Khwaja said, adding that CSA looks forward to collaborating closely with provincial authorities to implement the initiative effectively.
The CSS Outreach and Preparatory Programme is seen as a significant step towards empowering Balochistan’s talent pool and enhancing their national competitiveness in public service.
