The federal government on Tuesday notified a number of transfers and postings across key ministries and divisions, including that of the Inspector General (IG) of Gilgit-Baltistan Police.
According to notifications issued by the Establishment Division, Gilgit-Baltistan Police IG Afzal Mahmood Butt has been removed from his position and directed to report to the Establishment Division. Dr Akbar Nasir Khan has been appointed as the new IG of Police in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Prior to this appointment, Dr Akbar Nasir Khan was serving as Additional Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). He has also previously served as IG of Islamabad Police.
The Establishment Division issued separate notifications regarding the appointments and transfers.
In other changes, Additional Secretary Home Division Salman Chaudhry has been transferred and directed to report to the Establishment Division. Former DG FIA Riffat Mukhtar has been posted as Additional Secretary, Home Division.
Meanwhile, the services of Deputy Secretary Establishment Division Khizar Hayat have been handed over to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government.
Additionally, Section Officer Maria Azhar has been transferred from the Cabinet Division to the Military Finance Wing of the Finance Division.
Reporter: Babar Shahzad Turk