Islamabad, 3 May 2024 (TDI): Choudhry Mohammad Ali Randhawa, a BS-20 officer of officer of Pakistan Administration Service (PAS) has been appointed as Islamabad’s New Chief Commissioner on Thursday.
Following a directive from the Interior Division, Mohammad Ali Randhawa had been awaiting posting in Establishment Division. He is transferred and posted as Chief Commissioner Islamabad with immediate effect and until further order.
He assumed this position succeeding the retired Captain Anwarul Haque, who had been directed to report to the Establishment Division.
With a distinguished track record, Mohammad Ali Randhawa brings a wealth of experience to his new position. Entrusted with the responsibility of steering the capital’s trajectory, his appointment marks a pivotal shift in Islamabad’s governance landscape.
Mohammad Ali Randhawa had been previously working as the commissioner, Lahore, and last week his services were requisitioned by the interior ministry for his posting as the chief commissioner or the Capital Development Authority (CDA) chairman.
Subsequently, he reported to the Establishment Division on April 30 and was waiting for issuance of notification for his new assignment.
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Following formalities at the Establishment Division, Mohammad Ali Randhawa’s appointment as Chief Commissioner was officially confirmed, solidifying his position as a key figure in Islamabad’s administrative framework.
The Establishment Division on Thursday notified him as the chief commissioner and after this posting he has also become a member of the CDA Board.
Therefore, there are chances that he would be given the additional charge of the CDA chairman like his predecessor.