Key Takeaways
- Captain (Retd.) Khurram Agha has been removed from his post as Federal Secretary for the Ministry of Interior.
- Ahmed Raza Sarwar, a Grade-22 officer of the Pakistan Administrative Service, is now in charge.
- The appointment was announced by the Establishment Division on Wednesday.
The federal government has made a significant personnel change within its Ministry of Interior. Captain (Retd.) Khurram Agha, who had been serving as Federal Secretary for the Ministry of Interior, has been removed from his post and directed to report to the Establishment Division.
Ahmed Raza Sarwar, a Grade-22 officer of the Pakistan Administrative Service, has taken over the role. Prior to this appointment, Sarwar was serving with the Punjab government in an unspecified capacity.
The move comes as part of a broader reshuffle within the federal bureaucracy, aimed at ensuring effective governance and management of internal security, immigration, civil administration, and law and order matters at the federal level.
According to a formal notification issued by the Establishment Division on Wednesday, Ahmed Raza Sarwar has been appointed as the new Federal Secretary for the Ministry of Interior. The appointment underscores the government's commitment to maintaining robust administrative structures in key ministries.
Captain (Retd.) Khurram Agha’s removal from his post is a clear indication of the ongoing changes within the federal administration, which are designed to enhance efficiency and accountability in public service delivery.
The new appointee, Ahmed Raza Sarwar, brings with him experience from both provincial and federal levels. His background as a Grade-22 officer suggests he has been involved in various administrative roles that could be beneficial for his new position.
While the exact reasons behind Captain (Retd.) Khurram Agha’s removal are not detailed in the notification, it is common practice for such changes to be made based on performance evaluations or strategic realignments within the government structure.
