The federal government on Friday extended Fawad Asadullah Khan’s tenure as director general of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) after giving him a four-year extension in service.
According to notices issued by the Establishment Department, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved a four-year extension of Fawad’s contract from July 14.
A separate announcement stated that following the extension, he had been appointed Director General and would continue to serve in the post 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 to ensure continuity of government policies.
According to the sources, the government was satisfied with his role in counter-terrorism, counter-intelligence, economic security and coordination among security institutions.
Fawad is considered a career officer of the IB who rose through the ranks from Assistant Director to Additional Director General.
During a career spanning four decades, he served in sensitive positions and oversaw key operations, the sources added.
He is also the first officer from the IB cadre to be promoted 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.
