*ISLAMABAD: National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) has clarified thatthe appointment of Shabnam Gul, a sister of Minister of State for ClimateChange Zartaj Gul Wazir, was completely based on merit.*
NACTA spokesperson, while clarifying its stance on the appointment, saidthat 12 federal and provincial officers including Grade 17 to 19 officialshad submitted applications for deputation.
The appointment was finalised by a three-member committee that interviewedcandidates for the vacant posts of directors and deputy directors of theinstitution on May 14.
The spokesperson detailed that six candidates including Shabnam Gul Wazirwere shortlisted for the positions and the names were forwarded toEstablishment Division for final approval.
Ms Shabnam Gul was finalised after she was found appropriate for theposition of director of NACTA’s Research Wing on basis of merit, thespokesperson added.
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Gul is a PhD scholar, who has written many articles on extremism andterrorism, already performing duties as director on Grade 19.
After reviewing the recommendations of NACTA’s selection committee, theEstablishment Division released appointment orders of Shabnam Gul on May 22.
