Governor Punjab appoints Lt Gen (retd) Abdul Aziz as PPSC Chairman

The new PPSC chairman Muhammad Abdul Aziz will receive a monthly salary of more than Rs. 900,000, report added.

LAHORE: Lieutenant General (Retired) Muhammad Abdul Aziz appointed as the new Chairman of the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), here on Tuesday.

According to the details, Governor Punjab Baligh-ur-Rehman has appointed Lt. Gen (Retired) Muhammad Abdul Aziz as the new Chairman of the PPSC.

As per the private news channel, the retired General will serve as the PPSC’s chairman for a three-year term.

The new PPSC chairman Muhammad Abdul Aziz will receive a monthly salary of more than Rs. 900,000, report added.

It is pertinent to mention that former PPSC Chairman Lieutenant General (Retired) Malik Zafar Iqbal concluded his three-year tenure in February.

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While now, the Governor Punjab has appointed Lieutenant General (Retired) Muhammad Abdul Aziz as his successor.

The notification of the appointment of the new PPSC chairman was issued by the Services and General Administration Department on Tuesday.

Irfan Qadir appointed legal consultant to President Zardari

ISLAMABAD: Former Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) Irfan Qadir has been appointed as a legal consultant to the President Asif Ali Zardari.

According to the issued notification by cabinet secretariat, following the approval of the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, designating Irfan Qadir to the president’s secretariat for a two-year contract.

Who is Irfan Qadir?

A renowned Pakistani lawyer and jurist Irfan Qadir has held significant positions in the legal and governmental spheres.

Serving as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Accountability and Interior and as the 29th Attorney-General for Pakistan, Qadir has demonstrated his expertise and commitment to justice.

With a career spanning various roles, including Secretary of the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, and positions in Punjab’s legal apparatus, Qadir’s contributions have left a lasting impact on Pakistan’s legal landscape.

Irfan Qadir brings a wealth of legal expertise and experience to his new role, having previously served as the AGP and as a special assistant to PM Shehbaz Sharif during his tenure as the country’s premier in 2022.