The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has announced a significant modification to the way the Central Superior Services (CSS) exam will be administered beginning in 2026.

The FPSC states that there will only be one paper each day for the CSS exam's required subjects. In the past, candidates had to take two tests in one day.

According to the commission, the new policy will be implemented starting with the CSS exam in 2026 and will be applied to all subsequent exams. The decision was made to help candidates and to make the test process more efficient and well-organized.

The FPSC added that the comprehensive schedule for the 2026 CSS exam will be made available soon.

Police Unit Launched Against Drugs on Campuses

A report submitted to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) states that Islamabad Police has established a special plainclothes intelligence team to eradicate drugs from educational institutions.

A private nongovernmental group, represented by attorney Kashif Ali Malik, filed a petition, which was heard by Justice Raja Inaam Ameen Minhas. According to the report filed by Assistant Inspector General (Legal) Tahir Kazim, the police have established a special intelligence wing under the Special Branch.

To keep an eye out for drug-related activity, the unit will send out policemen dressed in civilian clothes to monitor educational institutions and the surrounding areas. The team will gather information and work with administrators at schools, colleges, and universities to organize prompt action.

According to the report, the program is a component of a larger anti-drug campaign that the IHC has mandated. In order to create a cohesive policy, Islamabad Police met with representatives of over 40 educational institutions, the Anti Narcotics Force, and education authorities.

The agreed-upon measures include the installation of CCTV cameras at entry points and sensitive locations connected to the Safe City system, mandatory drug awareness seminars led by anti-drug experts, joint security audits of institutions to guarantee adherence to anti-drug regulations, and monthly performance reports from institutions on their anti-drug initiatives.

The number of drug cases in educational institutions decreased from 23 in 2024 to 11 so far in 2025, according to enforcement data included in the report. In these situations, all suspects were taken into custody.