Sohail Afridi, Assistant Commissioner (AC) in the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS), hails from Tira Valley and Bannu. Driven by hard work, faith, and commitment, he is dedicated to governance and community development.
Currently, I am undergoing my Specialized Training Program (STP) in Lahore and am scheduled to be posted as an Assistant Commissioner (AC) in a district of Punjab after two months. During my training, I have been actively engaged in various field-related projects, gaining hands-on experience in public administration, governance, service delivery, and coordination with district-level departments, which has helped strengthen my practical understanding of administrative responsibilities and policy implementation.
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Completed primary education from a government school in his village.
Earned a full merit-based scholarship to pursue O-Levels at HITEC, Taxila.
Continued A-Levels at Lahore Grammar School (LGS) after securing A+ grades in CIE examinations.
Graduated in International Relations (IR) from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.
Developed a strong aspiration to become an Assistant Commissioner from Class 7, gradually shaping it into a clear career goal.
During university years, actively focused on acquiring the skills and knowledge required for the CSS competitive examination, translating ambition into consistent effort.
He has been clear about pursuing public service since his school days. Although he intended to appear in CSS/PMS after graduating in 2020 but was unable to due to unforeseen circumstances, his first attempt in 2023 resulted in allocation to his dream group, the Pakistan Administrative Service (formerly District Management Group).
He believes that in a country like Pakistan, living a dignified life requires staying above average academically and socio-economically. This demands intense effort during the first 30 years to secure a comfortable later life. He also emphasizes that success should not be left to luck alone, as much of luck is self-made through hard work, dedication, and the willingness to go to any extent to achieve one’s goals.
Life tested him repeatedly. An unfortunate incident in 2020 prevented him from appearing in the CSS exam, while in PMS-2022 he contracted COVID-19 just four days before his first paper. Soon after, doctors advised him against attempting CSS-2022 due to health concerns. Despite three years of setbacks, demotivation, and discouraging opinions, his unwavering belief in the beauty of his dream kept his motivation alive.
Sohail Afridi is a civil servant of the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS) and currently serves as an Assistant Commissioner (AC).
He is from the 52nd Common Training Programme of the Central Superior Services (CSS).
After passing the CSS exam, Sohail Afridi was allocated to the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS).
An AC is a front-line administrative officer responsible for revenue collection, law & order, development projects, and public service delivery at the tehsil/divisional level. (General PAS role)
He passed the Central Superior Services (CSS) exam, one of Pakistan’s toughest competitive exams for federal civil service.
He was allocated to PAS in the CSS-2023/52nd Common cycle.
He attended HITEC Cambridge School, completed O-Levels, and later studied at Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU).
Yes , he maintains professional profiles on platforms like Instagram where he shares updates about his CSS journey and civil service.
PAS is the premier federal civil service in Pakistan responsible for administration, policy implementation, and governance across provinces and federal departments. (General info)
PAS officers are expected to uphold integrity, public service, rule of law, and development-oriented governance throughout their careers.
‘‘I look forward to building a professional life characterised by serving the community, producing quality writing on social issues and policy reforms and leaving some imprints in whatever little degree I could on the happiness index of the country.’’
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Sir! you’re my inspiration
A dedicated and capable officer in the making, showing strong commitment, field insight, and leadership during training, with great potential to serve the public effectively as an Assistant Commissioner.
