ISLAMABAD ( WNAM REPORT ): President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday approved the appointment of Nehal Hashmi as the new governor of Sindh, following the Centre’s recommendation.
According to a statement issued by the President’s House, Zardari approved the appointment on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif under Articles 48 and 101 of the Constitution.
The president extended his congratulations to Hashmi, expressing his best wishes for his tenure in office.
In addition to the approval, President Zardari signed the Commission of Appointment, formalising Hashmi’s appointment.
Hashmi is set to take the oath of office before the Sindh High Court chief justice prior to officially assuming the position.
PM Shehbaz had sent the summary to the president earlier today for approval.
A statement issued by the PM Office Media Wing added that the prime minister also met Hashmi and congratulated him on his nomination as the governor.
