IT may be a surprise for all as it was for me. Our respected army has fixed quota for their officers in CSS top three groups — DMG, PSP and foreign service — without appearing in the written test.

This special permission was given by Gen Ziaul Haq through an amendment to the law to have domination of military over civil bureaucracy.

This unrealistic law leads to disappointment not only in youth but is also a type of violation of human rights which say ‘equal opportunity for every citizen’.

This policy is also creating interesting questions regarding professionalism of the army. Are these officers competent enough to serve in the civil service? I think their competency is much more needed in their parent department to defend the nation.

If they are not suitable for military service, then how can they be suitable for civil bureaucracy? It is most suitable time for our lawmakers to close all secret doors that are harmful for the ‘equilibrium’ of the state.

ALI ZAIB Lahore

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