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These 10 Pakistani Celebrities Cleared Their CSS Exam But Left Service For Alternative Careers!

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The Central Superior Services (CSS) Exam is known to be the most prestigious and uphill challenge for any Pakistani in the country. An exam that comprises of almost 10-11 different subjects, their complete knowledge and the ability to write perfectly, demands more than just hard work.

Even though millions of people dream of joining the powerful bureaucracy of Pakistan, only a few, equal to a pinch of salt, are able to clear and join service. These Pakistani celebrities, however, were allocated through CSS but chose alternative careers, leaving the field altogether.

Rahat Kazmi – chose acting instead of bureaucracy

Source: theexpresstribune.com

A prominent name in Pakistan’s showbiz, Rahat Kazmi joined Pakistan’s Civil Service in 1968 as an Information Officer but resigned within 8 years to try his luck in acting. In the long run, his decision proved meritorious for him.

Hamza Ali Abbasi – a policeman turned actor

Source: penchowk.com

The heartthrob of the nation, Hamza Ali Abbasi cleared his CSS exam and was allocated in the prestigious Police Service of Pakistan. Hamza, however, just like Rahat, chose to become a celebrity over a bureaucrat.

Moeed Pirzada – chose journalism over CSS

Source: content.pk

Moeed Pirzada, a prominent name in Pakistan’s journalism industry, has come a long from his work as a civil servant. A lead anchor and columnist, Moeed cleared his CSS in 1989 and worked as a servant of the State for almost 10 years before becoming a full-time journalist.

Raza Rumi – bureaucrat turn analyst

Source: icorn.com

The famous columnist and analyst Raza Rumi was allocated in the DMG (District Management Group) now PAS (Pakistan Administrative Services) as an Assistant Commissioner in 1994. He later was selected by the United Nations as a civil affairs officer for their mission in Kosovo. From there on, there was no turning back to administration.

Adnan Randhawa – chose politics over diplomacy

Source: thehindu.com

Adnan Randhawa, known as the founder of the ‘Aam Aadmi Party’ of Pakistan, was once a civil servant. Adnan was allocated in the prestigious Foreign Services of Pakistan but gave it up to become a politician.

Aitzaz Ahsan – the topper who quit for democracy

Source: pakistantoday.com.pk

Aitzaz Ahsan, a leading lawyer and prominent politician of the PPP, topped the Civil Service exam during General Ayub’s rule. However, he never joined the service as a sign of protest to the military rule. The resignation became his ideology.

Anwar Saifullah – chose to work as an industrialist instead of a bureaucrat

Source: pakistansource.com

After working for 14 years as a civil servant, Anwar Saifullah joined the Saif Group and worked as a prominent industrialist.

Ayesha Siddiqa – left civil service to work as a military scientist

Source: yukl.mobi

A veteran bureaucrat-turn-military scientist and political commentator, Ayesha Siddiqa served roles as the Deputy Director of Audit and became the first woman to work as the Director of Naval research.

Shafqat Mahmood – politics over retirement as a bureaucrat

Source: dunaynews.tv

Shafqat Mehmood, a veteran politician, worked in the DMG group for 17 years before choosing politics over bureaucracy.

Maryam Gillani – left Railway services to become a writer

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Maryam Gillani was an upright Civil Servant, who quit the profession after she was asked to go out of her way by political benefactors while working for Pakistan’s railway service. She now works as a prominent writer and analyst.

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