Islamabad: In a candid and reflective interview with PTV, the 9th Federal Ombudsman of Pakistan, Mr. Naveed Kamran Baloch, spoke about his professional journey, his humility before his achievements, and the values that have guided a career spanning nearly four decades of public service.
Mr. Baloch, who took the oath of office in March 2026 as Wafaqi Mohtasib, brings with him an extensive record of service at both the federal and provincial levels, along with international exposure through higher education in the United Kingdom and the United States. He has represented Pakistan as Executive Director of the World Bank and has served as President of the Asian Ombudsman Association, in addition to being an active member of several allied international bodies.
Opening the conversation, the Federal Ombudsman was asked to reflect on the achievements of his career before turning to the vision and roadmap for the institution he now leads. His response set a tone of humility rather than self-congratulation.
“All I can say is that in reality I was not capable of this,” Mr. Baloch remarked, tracing his career back to October 22, 1985, when he joined the civil service academy. He described everything that followed as being possible only through the grace and mercy of Allah Almighty.
The Ombudsman paid particular tribute to his parents, especially his mother, whose prayers he credited as central to whatever he was able to achieve. He acknowledged that hard work had been a constant companion throughout his career, but was equally candid in admitting that mistakes were made along the way mistakes for which he sought forgiveness and repentance, trusting that Allah Almighty had guided him to where he stands today.
While the interview began with a reflection on personal journey and achievement, it set the stage for a broader discussion on the Federal Ombudsman’s vision for the institution its roadmap, priorities, and the role it aims to play in strengthening governance and public accountability across Pakistan.
