CS Sindh inaugurates first-ever common training programme for CCE-2023 officers

KARACHI, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Jul, 2026) The Chief Secretary (CS) Sindh, Asif Hyder Shah, inaugurated the first-ever Common Training Programme (CTP) for officers recruited through CCE-2023 at the Training Management & Research (TMR) Wing, Services, General Administration & Coordination Department, Government of Sindh, held at Latif Hall, here on Tuesday.

The landmark programme, running from 27 July to 13th November 2026, has brought together 101 newly recruited officers from various provincial services for a unified foundation training under the theme, “Capacity Building for Excellence in Public Service.”

The participants include 29 Provincial Management Service (PMS) Officers, 27 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs), 40 Assistant Directors Local Government (ADLG), 4 Assistant Registrars Cooperative Societies (ARCS), and 1 Assistant Director Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE). Of the total participants, 74 are male officers while 27 are female officers.

The ceremony commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran and the National Anthem, followed by a welcome address by Secretary TMR Wing, Noor Ahmed Samoo, who highlighted the significance of introducing a common training platform to develop a cohesive and professional provincial civil service.

Addressing the participants, the Chief Secretary Sindh Asif Hyder Shah congratulated the newly inducted officers and termed the initiative a historic milestone in strengthening the institutional capacity of the Government of Sindh. He said the first-ever Common Training Programme reflects the government’s commitment to producing competent, ethical and future-ready civil servants capable of meeting modern governance challenges.

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The Chief Secretary emphasized that while every individual has the right to dream and set ambitious goals, public service demands a life of discipline, sacrifice and austerity. He urged the probationary officers to uphold the highest standards of integrity, maintain clarity of purpose, embrace hard work, and demonstrate the courage whenever required in the interest of law, ethics and public welfare.

He observed that integrity is the foundation of public trust and encouraged the officers to remain steadfast in their commitment to honesty, impartiality and accountability throughout their careers.

Highlighting the modern orientation of the programme, the Chief Secretary noted that the Common Training Programme has been carefully designed to equip officers with contemporary knowledge and practical skills required in public administration.

The curriculum includes specialized modules on Sindh Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (SPRA) Rules, Project Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology, and Google Professional Certifications, alongside other essential areas of governance and public administration.

He said the programme aims to develop officers who are technologically proficient, professionally competent and capable of delivering efficient, transparent and citizen-centric public services.

The ceremony concluded with an interactive session followed by a group photograph, symbolizing the beginning of a new chapter of professional excellence, collaboration and public service for the newly inducted officers.