PM names ISI as SVA for screening all public office holders

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has notified the country’s premium intelligence agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), as a Special Vetting Agency (SVA) for verification and screening of all public office holders.

“The prime minister is pleased to notify Directorate General Inter-Services Intelligence as Special Vetting Agency (SVA) for verification and screening of all Public Office Holders (officers category) for induction, important posting/appointments and promotions,” said the official notification issued by the Establishment Division following the premier’s approval on Friday.

Earlier, Intelligence Bureau was performing as Special Vetting Agency (SVA) for induction, important posting/appointments and promotions of civil servants.

 

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