Following President Arif Alvi’s surprising disclosure regarding the Official Secrets (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the Pakistan Army (Amendment) Bill, 2023, a consequential development has unfolded.
The President’s Secretariat announced on Monday that Waqar Ahmed, the secretary to the president, is no longer deemed necessary for his services and has been relinquished to the Establishment Division, effective immediately.
President Alvi’s controversial tweet
This decision comes just a day after President Alvi publicly revealed that he had refrained from signing the aforementioned bills, triggering a wave of controversy across the nation. The revelation cast a spotlight on the delicate dynamics between the executive and legislative branches of Pakistan’s government.
In view of the definite statement of yesterday, President’s Secretariat has written a letter to Principal Secretary to Prime Minister that the services of Mr. Waqar Ahmed, Secretary to President, are no more required and are surrendered to the Establishment Division, immediately.
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) August 21, 2023
A formal letter addressed to the Prime Minister’s principal secretary has requested the appointment of Humaira Ahmed, a distinguished BPS-22 officer of the Pakistan Administrative Service, as the new secretary to the president. This move aims to ensure a smooth transition and continuity in the functioning of the President’s Secretariat.
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As Pakistan navigates through this intricate turn of events, the nation keenly observes the implications of these decisions on governance, transparency, and the synergy between various branches of power.
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