Explanation

Lt Gen Muhammad Munir Afsar on Monday October 3, 2023 became the first serving military officer to be appointed chairman of the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra). “In exercise of powers conferred under section 3 (3) of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Ordinance 2000, the Competent Authority has been pleased to appoint Mr. Muhammad Tariq Malik as Chairman, NADRA for a term of three years in terms of Section 3 (5) of NADRA Ordinance, 2000, with immediate effect and until further orders,” stated a notification issued by the interior ministry.