LAHORE: Civil Services Academy’s probationary officers undertaking Military Attachment Programme have completed their first week of training, marking its revival after a three-year hiatus.

The government of Pakistan has reinstated the programme for Central Superior Services (CSS) probationary officers as part of the 52nd Common Training Programme (CTP), says a press release

The initiative aims to enhance civil-military cooperation and strengthen national security awareness among the country’s future civil service leadership.

The 12-week programme running since April 7 includes 231 officers from 12 occupational groups, including the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS), Police Service of Pakistan (PSP), Foreign Service of Pakistan (FSP), and Inland Revenue Service (IRS), with 85 female officers among them. During the first week, officers participated in orientation sessions, operational briefings, and introductory field visits.

Initially introduced in the 1980s, the programme had been discontinued in recent years.

It has now been strategically redesigned in collaboration with Specialized Training Institutes (STIs) and Pakistan’s military leadership.

Published in Dawn, April 13th, 2025