FPSC issues

Published November 13, 2018

HERE are some pertinent questions which the Federal Public Service Commission of Pakistan must answer: why does the institution conceal the marks of written examinations? What is the purpose behind the pre-selection listing? Is the interview process absolutely fair?

Nepotism and political appointments in public-sector institutions are widely acknowledged malaise. It is incumbent on the rulers to transparently investigate such matters and take administrative action.

Sibtain Kazmi

Skardu

Published in Dawn, November 13th, 2018

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