Lahore: A special training session on “Positive Mindset, Professionalism and Integrity in Public Service”was held at the Social Welfare Training Institute (SWTI) Lahore to promote ethical conduct, professional excellence and a strong commitment to public service among government officers.
The session was attended by Saira Omar, Secretary Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Punjab, as the chief guest, while renowned motivational speaker Qasim Ali Shah delivered a special address as the guest speaker. Dr. Shahinshah Faisal Azim, Director General Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Punjab, Dr. Lubna Nazir, Director General Punjab Women Protection Authority, along with senior departmental officers and other relevant officials, also attended the session.
The training session aimed to further promote positive thinking, professional conduct, integrity, a sense of responsibility and a spirit of public service among government officers. In his address, Qasim Ali Shah highlighted the importance of a positive attitude, professional responsibility and ethical values in the performance of official duties.
He emphasized that effective public service requires more than professional competence. It also demands positive thinking, strong character, integrity and a genuine commitment to one’s responsibilities. He noted that the attitude of government officer influences not only institutional performance but also public trust in government institutions.
Speaking on the occasion, Saira Omar, Secretary Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Punjab, highlighted the importance of the training session and stated that improving the performance of government institutions requires strengthening officers’ professional capabilities alongside their conduct, character and commitment to public service.
She urged officers to give priority to hard work, merit, integrity, sound decision-making and a strong sense of responsibility while performing their official duties. She further emphasized that, since the Social Welfare Department is directly involved in public welfare, the professional conduct of its officers and staff, as well as their positive attitude towards the public, holds particular importance.
On the occasion, Zaib Waseem, Principal Social Welfare Training Institute, welcomed the distinguished guests and participants and outlined the objectives and purpose of the training session.
The session was attended by directors, deputy directors, assistant directors and other senior officers representing various wings of the Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Punjab Department.
At the conclusion of the session, participants appreciated the training as a valuable initiative for improving the effective discharge of official responsibilities and enhancing the quality of public service.