Key Takeaways
- Major General (retd) Zafar Iqbal has been appointed Director General of NEPSA.
- The appointment is on a contractual basis for three years.
- NEPSA oversees safety and regulatory matters related to explosives and petroleum.
The government has appointed Major General (retd) Zafar Iqbal as the new Director General of the National Explosives and Petroleum Safety Agency (NEPSA).
This decision was approved by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and was announced through a notification issued by the Establishment Division.
Major General (retd) Zafar Iqbal will hold the MP-1 scale post under the Ministry of Energy’s Petroleum Division.
The appointment is for a period of three years, commencing from the date he assumes his new role.
According to the notification, the appointment is made under the terms and conditions outlined in the MP Scale Policy 2020.
NEPSA, which operates under the Petroleum Division, is responsible for ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in the handling of explosives and petroleum-related activities.
The appointment of a retired military officer to this position highlights the government's commitment to leveraging experienced professionals in critical safety roles.
