Key Position

The Establishment Division issued a notification on Friday, accepting the resignation of Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Tauqir Shah, with effect from October 31. The notification granted Shah permission to leave without serving the customary one-month notice.

Tauqir Shah was initially appointed to serve Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in April 2022 and later received a one-year extension in December, on a contractual basis. In September, he assumed the position of the World Bank’s executive director for a four-year term.

Earlier reports indicated that he had expressed his desire to resign but was asked by Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar to remain in his role until the end of his term.

Overall, the acceptance of Tauqir Shah’s resignation from his key position signifies a noteworthy shift in the government’s administrative landscape. His subsequent role at the World Bank demonstrates his continued commitment to public service while underlining evolving leadership dynamics in the Prime Minister’s office.

Global Observance Of Black Day By Kashmiris

Meanwhile,

On the 76th anniversary of India’s illegal occupation of their homeland on October 27, 1947, Kashmiris around the world are observing a black day.

This marks the day when newly separated Indian forces entered the Jammu and Kashmir region, violating the spirit of independence and the decision that led Kashmiris to unite with Pakistan.

The illegal invasion partitioned Kashmir, with Indian forces capturing over half of the valley’s area. This incident has been observed as the “black day” for 76 years.

Nationwide, protests, marches, rallies, and seminars have taken place, shedding light on the problems faced by citizens in Indian-occupied Kashmir.