Negotiating the Power Corridors by Syed Irtiqa Ahmed Zaidi

Negotiating the Power Corridors: Forty Challenging Years of Civil Service

Author: Syed Irtiqa Ahmed Zaidi
Category: Civil Service, Governance, Autobiography, Political Science
Recommended For: CSS & PMS aspirants, civil servants, policy analysts, governance researchers, and political science students.

Key Points:

1. Autobiographical Insights from a Bureaucrat:
   A compelling narrative of Syed Irtiqa Ahmed Zaidi’s four-decade-long career in Pakistan’s civil service, reflecting on the evolution of governance and institutional challenges.

2. Civil-Military Relations and Power Dynamics:
   Offers a deep look into how bureaucracy interacts with political and military power centers in Pakistan.

3. Institutional Challenges & Policy Execution:
   Discusses critical governance issues, reform failures, and the personal dilemmas faced by civil servants navigating complex bureaucratic hierarchies.

4. First-Hand Political Accounts:
   Reveals behind-the-scenes insights into decision-making processes, administrative hurdles, and interdepartmental politics.

5. A Guide for Civil Service Aspirants:
   Rich in practical lessons for those preparing for CSS, PMS, and other administrative services exams.