Lt General Munir Afsar new Chairman NADRA: Profile and career
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Lieutenant General Munir Afsar has assumed the role of Chairman at the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). Currently holding the position of IG Communication and IT at GHQ, General Afsar's background is rooted in the 16 Punjab Regiment.
Prior to General Afsar's appointment, the acting Chairman of NADRA was Asad Rehman, who had taken on this role after the resignation of Tariq Malik on June 13. Tariq Malik's departure marked a significant change in the leadership of this vital institution.
It's worth highlighting that the Nadra Ordinance, which governs NADRA's operations, expressly dictates that only an independent individual can be appointed as its Chairman. This stipulation disqualifies government officials, retired officers, or secretaries from holding this esteemed office.
However, the situation took a turn in August when the interim federal cabinet gave the green light to controversial regulations that now allow military personnel to be appointed as the head of NADRA, marking a significant shift in the eligibility criteria for this crucial position.
General Munir Afsar's appointment as NADRA's Chairman not only signals a change in leadership but also raises questions about the impact of this decision on the institution's future direction and its adherence to the Nadra Ordinance's original principles. The move to allow military personnel to hold this position reflects a departure from previous practices and invites a broader discussion on the organization's role and responsibilities in Pakistan's governance landscape.
It remains to be seen how General Afsar's leadership will shape NADRA's operations and its ability to serve as a reliable and independent authority for registration and database management.
