President Dr Arif Alvi has appointed retired Captain Shahid Ashraf Tarar as the new Chairman of the Federal Public Service Commission.

The President appointed the Chairman FPSC on the advice of the Prime Minister till 17th January 2024.

Earlier, the President also approved the appointment of five private members of the Board of Benazir Income Support Programme.

These members include Dr Amjad Saqib, Barrister Ayesha Haq, Dr Qaiser Bangali, Haris Gazdar and Dr Abid Qayum Sulehri.