MCQs Current Affairs – Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal Chairs Civil Services Reform Committee Meeting to Restructure Pakistan’s Bureaucracy and Enhance Efficiency 9Score: 0Attempted: 0/9Subscribe 1. Who chaired the Civil Services Reform Committee meeting held on April 04, 2025? (A) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (B) Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal (C) President of Pakistan (D) Secretary of Cabinet Secretariat 2. What was the primary focus of the Civil Services Reform Committee meeting on April 04, 2025? (A) Addressing economic challenges (B) Restructuring Pakistan’s bureaucracy to meet contemporary challenges (C) Reforming the education sector (D) Improving the country’s defense system 3. Which system did the Civil Services Reform Committee endorse for restructuring the bureaucracy? (A) Centralized system (B) Cluster-based system (C) Decentralized system (D) Professional sector-based system 4. What major issue did Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal highlight regarding the public sector during the meeting? (A) Excessive bureaucratic regulations (B) Lack of technical professionals in Ministries (C) Poor implementation of policies (D) Overstaffing in government institutions 5. What does Minister Ahsan Iqbal suggest is necessary for improving Pakistan’s civil service? (A) A shift to an authoritarian system (B) Adoption of best practices from the corporate sector (C) Limiting the number of new civil service entrants (D) Focus on English language proficiency only 6. What does Minister Ahsan Iqbal say about the current civil service model established in 1973? (A) It is outdated and needs to be rethought in light of new realities (B) It should remain unchanged for stability (C) It is perfect for the modern needs of Pakistan (D) It should focus solely on English language proficiency 7. What is the core idea behind proposing the inclusion of Urdu as a language option for CSS exams? (A) To exclude non-English speakers (B) To promote inclusivity and national ethos (C) To make exams easier (D) To prioritize foreign language skills 8. Which of the following ministries were mentioned as participants in the Civil Services Reform Committee meeting? (A) Ministry of Defense (B) Ministry of Health (C) Ministry of Planning (D) Ministry of Foreign Affairs 9. What key factor did Minister Ahsan Iqbal emphasize regarding the demand for civil service professionals? (A) The need for more administrative officers (B) A severe shortage of technical professionals, especially in engineering and IT fields (C) Increased salaries for existing civil servants (D) Simplification of bureaucratic processes
