For the past few years, a huge number of Pakistani youth have been aspiring to become civil servants of Pakistan. The use of social media to glamorize the civil service is one of the key reasons behind an unprecedented surge in the CSS aspirants. It has been observed that the true aspiration behind CSS preparation of a huge number of aspirants is their desire to gain power and fame. However, they remain delusional about the pros and cons, and hence the reality of CSS in Pakistan.

Since its inception, Pakistan’s economy has been in shambles, leading to immense poverty and unemployment. In the past few years, the country has suffered from an unprecedented brain drain. Scores of educated youth left the country in pursuit of a bright future. However, there is a huge number of Pakistani youth who seek to change their fate by joining the country’s bureaucracy. Most of these young aspirants are inspired by some CSS officers using social media platforms to glamorize civil services. Many aspirants think that CSS can help them elevate their economic and social status. Moreover, they misconceive that bureaucrats lead a luxurious life. In addition, some of the aspirants think that they could change the country’s system by joining the bureaucracy.

However, the reality of the civil services and

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