ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday reappointed Omar Hamid Khan as secretary to look after the administrative affairs of the electoral body for a period of two years.
According to a notification issued by the electoral watchdog, Omar Hamid Khan, a retired BS-22 officer of the Secretariat Group as Secretary, has been appointed as secretary (BS-22) of the ECP with immediate effect for a period of two years in the public interest. He has been appointed after exercising powers conferred under Rules 8 & 11 of Election Commission (Officers and Servants) Rules, 1989, read the notification.
This development follows the resignation of Asif Hussain, who had been appointed to the position in January this year but stepped down due to health reasons.
The notification regarding Hussain’s resignation cited poor health as the reason for his departure. Hussain had assumed the additional responsibility of secretary (BS-22) after Omar Hamid Khan had resigned from the position earlier due to health concerns.