NIPA holds 40th SMC graduation ceremony

Islamabad
The graduation ceremony of the 40th Senior Management Course (SMC), was held today dated 6th November, 2026 at the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) Islamabad. The Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, graced the ceremony as the Chief guest.
The ceremony started with the recitation of the Holy Quran followed by the national anthem. The Chief Instructor, SMC, Ms. Rukhsana Rafique, presented the course report encompassing the course modalities and outcomes it generated in 16 weeks’ duration.
Addressing the graduating civil servants, the Minister remarked that the changing era demanded a changed approach towards public service delivery. He added that consistency in policies guarantee progress and Pakistan now needs to work to be back on track. He hoped that the officers will carry the message and expertise for public service after the training and will deploy their intellect, interest and intent to serve the nation.