ISLAMABAD: Citing personal reasons, Wapda chairman Sajjad Ghani tendered his resignation on Fri-day.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has forwarded the matter to the cabinet division for the approval of his resignation. The PM, meanwhile, appreciated the services of former Wapda chief and expressed his good wishes for him.
Earlier, The government has appointed Lieutenant General (retd) Sajjad Ghani as new chairman of WAPDA (Water and Power Development Authority), Dunya News reported on Thursday.
The Establishment Division has issued the notification for the appointment of Lt Gen (retd) Sajjad Ghani. The approval of the appointment of Chairman WAPDA has been taken from the Federal Cabi-net through circulation. The appointment of Chairman WAPDA will be for a period of five years. Lt Gen (retd) Sajjad Ghani has replaced Lt Gen (retd) Muzammil Hussain who had resigned from his post in May days after Shehbaz Sharif took oath as Prime Minister. –Agencies
