Islamabad special Report: Pakistan’s leading Urdu newspaper Daily Jang on Sunday, June 14, 2026, highlighted the success of Pakistan Railways officer Ms. Shireen Hina Asghar in the highly competitive Community Welfare Attaché (CWA) 2026 examination conducted by the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi.
The report, published in both the print edition and on Jang’s digital platform, noted that Ms. Asghar successfully cleared the written examination held for recruitment to Community Welfare Attaché positions under the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development.
According to available information, the examination was conducted on May 10, 2026, at various centres across Pakistan, with hundreds of government officers from federal and provincial services participating in the competitive process. Successful candidates were informed of their results through official emails issued by IBA Karachi.
Ms. Shireen Hina Asghar currently serves as Deputy Secretary (Career Planning-I) in the Establishment Division. A distinguished officer of the Pakistan Railways cadre, she has built a reputation for professionalism, administrative competence and public service throughout her career.
Prior to her current assignment, she served in several important positions within the Ministry of Interior, handling visa and immigration affairs, civil armed forces matters and other key administrative responsibilities. Her colleagues describe her as a dedicated and capable officer with extensive experience in public administration and policy implementation.
Her success in the CWA examination is being viewed as a significant achievement for the Pakistan Railways cadre and a positive example of the growing contribution of women officers in Pakistan’s civil service. Community Welfare Attaché positions are among the most sought-after overseas assignments, with officers serving in Pakistani diplomatic missions abroad to assist overseas Pakistanis and address their welfare-related concerns.
The recognition of Ms. Asghar’s achievement by Daily Jang further underscores the importance of merit-based selection and professional excellence within Pakistan’s public sector.
