Pakistan's elite want out? Khawaja Asif flags bureaucrats' alleged exit plans to foreign shores
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has alleged that senior bureaucrats are planning to settle abroad in Western countries while still employed by the state. He questioned the loyalty of these officials, suggesting they view their positions as temporary before an 'exodus' to nations like Canada and the US.
Why it matters
The allegations highlight concerns regarding brain drain and the commitment of the administrative elite to Pakistan's long-term stability.
Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif has questioned the loyalty of senior bureaucrats, alleging that several government officials planned to settle abroad while serving the country, according to a report by Pakistan's Express Tribune.In a post on X, Asif said Pakistan had capable and honest bureaucrats, but alleged that many officials had made Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and other European countries their permanent homes over the past several years.He claimed some officers had prepared for their relocation under a deliberate plan while employed by the Pakistani government. Portugal, he said, had emerged as a destination for what he described as a bureaucratic exodus in recent years.
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