How Jealousy Affects Bureaucratic Efficiency in Pakistan
We often blame red tape and outdated systems for the inefficiencies in Pakistan’s bureaucracy — but what if the real obstacle is far more personal? What if the biggest threat to progress sits just across the desk?
This thought-provoking lecture explores the often-overlooked force of professional jealousy within bureaucratic institutions and how it quietly undermines efficiency, trust, and service delivery. From intra-organizational rivalries to subtle acts of sabotage, we examine how envy seeps into decision-making and derails collaboration.
Drawing on real-life observations and organizational behavior theory, the session also offers practical insights into building healthier institutional cultures and developing strategies to mitigate these internal conflicts.
About the Speaker:
Shahid Soomro is a career civil servant belonging to the 29th Common of the Inland Revenue Service. He is currently posted at FBR Headquarters as Chief (Projects). Mr. Soomro is an Australia Awards and Chevening Scholar, holding a degree in Project Management from RMIT University, Australia, and studied Strategic Management of projects in University College London. He also has professional certifications in Monitoring and Evaluation and Regulatory Impact Assessment from the Institute of Public-Private Partnership (IP3) in Washington, DC, USA.
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The Black Hole
Plot 5H, Street 100, G-11/3, Islamabad.
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