The federal government on Friday extended the tenure of Fawad Asadullah Khan as Director General of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) after granting him a four-year extension of service.
According to notifications issued by the Establishment Division, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved a four-year extension of Fawad’s contract starting July 14.
A separate notification stated that after the extension, he had been appointed CEO and would continue to hold the position until further orders.
Sources said the prime minister approved the extension after expressing confidence in his performance as additional director general of the IB and in ensuring continuity of government policies.
According to sources, the government was satisfied with its role in fighting terrorism, counterintelligence, economic security and coordination among security institutions.
Fawad is considered a career IB official who rose through the ranks from deputy director to additional director general.
During a career that spanned four decades, he held sensitive positions and oversaw key operations, the sources added.
He is also the first IB cadre official to advance to grade 22.
In recognition of his services, he has been awarded Tamgha-e-Shujaat, Sitara-e-Shujaat and Hilal-e-Imtiaz during Marka-e-Haq operations.
