Pakistan’s Powerful Army Chief’s Nephew Among Army Officers Inducted into Civil Service
Islamabad, 22 October 2025 — Captain Syed Abdur Rehman Bin Qasim, a nephew of Pakistan’s powerful Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, has been selected for induction into the country’s civil service, according to a press release issued by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) of Pakistan.
The announcement dated 22 October 2025, available on Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) website, lists ten armed forces officers recommended for various groups under the CSS Competitive Examination 2024. Captain Syed Abdul Rehman Bin Qasim, from Pakistan army, has been assigned to the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS) under the Punjab quota.
As per the notification, five officers have been allocated to the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS), three to the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP), and two to the Foreign Service of Pakistan (FSP).
Among those selected, Captain Yasir Hameed and Captain Zohaib Nasir will join the Foreign Service, while Captains Hamza Tahir Shah, Imtiaz Hussain, and Muhammad Bilal Khan Wazir have been placed in the Police Service.
Captains Syed Abdur Rehman Bin Qasim and Syed Muhammad Umar Shah, together with Flight Lieutenant Talha Hasib of the Pakistan Air Force and Lieutenants Muhammad Arsalan Shakeel and Muhammad Ali Hamad of the Pakistan Navy, have been inducted into the Pakistan Administrative Service.
Who Is Captain Syed Abdul Rehman Bin Qasim?
The family tree certificate available with Native Voices, checked and verified, shows that Capt. Syed Abdul Rehman, born in January 1999, is the son of Syed Qasim Munir, Field Marshal Asim Munir’s brother. Syed Asim Munir’s father, Syed Sarwar Munir, and his wife, Syeda Rafia Sultana, have five children. Among them are Syed Qasim Munir, Syed Hashim Munir, Syed Asim Munir, Uzma Shah Ali, and Azra Tabassam. Captain Syed Abdul Rehman is the son of Syed Qasim Munir.
Other successful candidates include officers from the Pakistan Army, Navy, and Air Force. The list is led by Flight Lieutenant Talha Hasib of the Pakistan Air Force, who secured the top position and was also allocated to the PAS.
The FPSC stated that “due care has been taken to ensure accuracy and correctness,” while reserving the right to rectify any errors or omissions.
Growing Military Presence in Civil Administration
In recent years, Pakistan has witnessed a growing trend of military officers being inducted into the civil bureaucracy and appointed to senior government positions. Major General (Retd.) Hafeez ur Rehman, Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), and Lieutenant General (Retd.) Nazir Ahmed, Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), are among several retired officers currently holding key posts. Additionally, numerous serving and former military generals occupy leadership roles across various government departments.
In Balochistan, several districts are presently headed by former military personnel serving as Deputy Commissioners, Assistant Commissioners, and senior police officers, reflecting the expanding role of the armed forces in Pakistan’s civilian governance structure