ISLAMABAD: Asad Rehman Gilani grade 22 officer of Pakistan Administrative  Service and currently serving as Secretary to Board of Investment assumed additional charge as new Chairman of National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra). Gilani assumed additional role, succeeding Tariq Malik who quit on June 14.

Nadra took to twitter saying that new Chairman resumed his duties on first day at office. He directed officials to deliver their duties wholeheartedly.

It is said that Gilani’s appointment comes amidst pressure on Malik to step down after reports emerged that officials of authority being involved in personal data leak. However, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah denied that resignation of Nadra chairman had anything to do with data leak issue. He asserted that action had already been taken against all individuals involved in leak.

Some experts criticised government’s handling of situation and voiced need for thorough professional with background in technology and management.

Published in The Daily National Courier, June, 17 2023

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