The federal authorities on Friday prolonged the tenure of Fawad Asadullah Khan as director common of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) after granting him a four-year extension in service.
In keeping with notifications issued by the Institution Division, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif authorised a four-year extension within the contract of Fawad from July 14.
A separate notification acknowledged that following the extension, he had been appointed director common and would proceed to serve within the place till additional orders.
Sources stated the prime minister authorised the extension after expressing confidence in his efficiency as further director common of the IB, and to make sure continuity in authorities insurance policies.
In keeping with the sources, the federal government was glad together with his function in counterterrorism, counterintelligence, financial safety and coordination amongst safety establishments.
Fawad is considered a profession officer of the IB who rose by way of the ranks from assistant director to further director common.
Throughout a profession spanning 4 many years, he served in delicate positions and supervised key operations, the sources added.
He’s additionally the primary officer from the IB cadre to be promoted to Grade 22.
In recognition of his companies, he has been awarded the Tamgha-e-Shujaat, Sitara-e-Shujaat and Hilal-e-Imtiaz throughout Marka-e-Haq operations.
