Islamabad offers historic civil service partnership to Dhaka

In a landmark diplomatic gesture, Pakistan has announced its readiness to forge institutional collaboration with Bangladesh through their respective civil service academies, marking the first international partnership in the history of Pakistan's Civil Services Academy (CSA), Lahore, said a report.

- Tariq Butt

The unprecedented offer not only signals Islamabad's intent to recalibrate ties with Dhaka but also highlights the importance it attaches to building bridges through professional institutions rather than political rhetoric.

Officials said that the decision assumes historic significance as Bangladesh has been selected as the pioneer partner in this global outreach initiative. Until now, no other country has extended such an invitation, underscoring Pakistan's recognition of Dhaka's centrality in reshaping bilateral relations more than five decades after the 1971 rupture.