Reinstatement and New Federal Ombudsman Appointment
ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 – The federal government on Thursday ordered the transfer, posting, reinstatement and extension of several senior officers, issuing formal notifications through the Establishment Division.
Among the major decisions, Captain (retd) Muhammad Asif, a Grade 21 officer of the Pakistan Administrative Service and former secretary of the National Food Security Division, has been reinstated after completing an official inquiry. Authorities had suspended him in May 2024 in connection with the wheat import scandal during the caretaker government. Following the conclusion of the investigation, officials restored him to service.
In a separate development, the government appointed Naveed Kamran Baloch as the Federal Ombudsman for a four-year term. Officials confirmed that the appointment takes immediate effect under relevant legal provisions.
Extensions and Deputation Adjustments
Meanwhile, the government extended the additional charge of Chairman at the Employees’ Old Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) assigned to Deputy Director General Javed Ahmed Sheikh. The extension will remain effective for three months from January 30, 2026, or until authorities appoint a permanent chairman, whichever occurs earlier.
Additionally, officials returned the services of Anam Gulrez, a Grade 18 officer of the Office Management Group previously posted at the Civil Services Academy in Lahore, to the Establishment Division.
Furthermore, the government extended the deputation of Irtaza Komal, a Grade 18 officer of the Police Service currently serving with the Pakistan Cricket Board, for one year starting February 28.
Authorities stated that all administrative changes align with procedural requirements and have been formally notified to relevant departments for immediate implementation.
