Govt picks Ehsan Sadiq for crucial post

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has picked Ehsan Sadiq to head a top body in its latest move aimed at reshuffling the bureaucracy.

According to details, the executive has notified Mr. Sadiq’s appointment as the new Director General of National Anti Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Authority.

“In terms of Section 9 of the National Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Authority Act, 2023, read with contract appointment, re-employment policy, circulated vide Establishment Division OM dated 6/5/2000, the Prime Minister has appointed Ehsan Sadiq as DG National Anti Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Authority under cabinet division, read a notification.

Mr. Sadiq is a grade 21 officer of the Police Service of Pakistan. He’s been appointed as DG for a period of three years on a contract basis with effect from July 15, 2024, after his superannuation.