Islamabad: The federal cabinet, which met with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar in the chair, Monday approved the appointment of Lieutenant General Munir Afsar as the chairman of the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra).
It is the first time a serving three-star general has been appointed Nadra chairman. The cabinet okayed the name of the three-star serving officer of the Pakistan Army from three titles shortlisted by a selection committee. The cabinet had received a summary containing three words from the interior ministry, a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said.
“The selection committee had shortlisted three best candidates for the post. After a detailed discussion, the cabinet appointed Lieutenant General Munir Afsar to the post,” the communique stated. The newly selected Nadra chairman hails from 16 Punjab Regiment and is currently posted as Inspector General Communication and Information Technology at General Headquarters.
