Pakistan Defence Minister Flags Exodus of Bureaucrats to Foreign Nations
· World · India Today, Times of India
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has alleged a significant exodus of bureaucrats who are planning to settle abroad while still serving in government positions. Asif identified Portugal, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States as primary destinations for these officials. The minister claimed that many bureaucrats have been executing a deliberate plan to relocate while drawing government salaries. He provided no specific names or documentary evidence to support these allegations. The remarks have sparked renewed scrutiny regarding the overseas assets and accountability of Pakistan's civil service.
Why it matters
The allegations raise questions about the long-term commitment and accountability of Pakistan's administrative elite during a period of ongoing political and economic instability.
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