KP’s Chief Minister (CM), Mahmood Khan, has given directives to reform and restructure civil service policies to make them more people-centric and to eliminate unnecessary and time-consuming procedures. Public service is still dominated by officers who have been serving for decades, neglecting the immense potential that lies in new talent. The region is in extreme distress not only because of the floods but also because of poor administration in health and education. With hindsight, it is fairly easy to say that public services will be prepared enough to launch anti-encroachment drives, construct embankments or flood protection walls. What matters most is how the civil administration is able to prepare beforehand so that the damage is mitigated.
