Islamabad, 21 August 2026 (Ghufran): Probationary officers of the 54th Common Training Programme (CTP), currently undergoing training at the Civil Services Academy (CSA), visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of their Islamabad Study Tour. The delegation comprised probationers from all 12 occupational groups of the Civil Service, along with faculty members of the Civil Services Academy. Additional Foreign Secretary Ambassador Hamid Asghar Khan briefed the delegation on the structure and functioning of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as the broader contours and priorities of Pakistan’s foreign policy. The briefing provided the probationary officers with an overview of the Ministry’s role in shaping and implementing Pakistan’s foreign policy and advancing the country’s diplomatic interests. The briefing was followed by an interactive session, during which the participants engaged in discussions and exchanged views on matters related to Pakistan’s foreign relations and diplomacy.The visit formed part of the Islamabad Study Tour aimed at providing the probationary officers with practical exposure to the functioning of key government institutions and enhancing their understanding of Pakistan’s governance and foreign policy framework.