Islamabad: Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, as chief guest at the certificate awarding ceremony of the 35th Senior Management Course at the National Institute of Management, emphasized the crucial role of skilled governance in addressing Pakistan’s socio-economic challenges.

According to Senate of Pakistan, the Hon’ble Chairman highlighted the importance of a professional and dynamic bureaucracy to drive national development. Drawing on his tenure as both Prime Minister and Senate Chairman, Gilani pointed to the transformative impact of committed public servants in achieving sustainable progress and stressed the importance of integrating the global Sustainable Development Goals into Pakistan’s development strategies.

The event, which marked the culmination of the course, saw Gilani applauding the enhanced parliamentary representation for women and its significance for Pakistan’s prosperity. He encouraged the participants to apply their training to foster inclusive development and adapt to the changing domestic and global environments.

Gilani also acknowledged the role of NIM in professionalizing the bureaucracy, praising the institute’s commitment to excellence. The ceremony concluded with the distribution of certificates to a diverse group of professionals, ready to contribute to the nation’s governance landscape.