Vacancy Filled: Ghulam Rasul appointed PMD chief

ISLAMABAD: After a nine-month lapse, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has finally found a person to fill the vacant post of director general. Research and Development Division Chief Meteorologist Dr Ghulam Rasul has been appointed PMD director general by the central selection board. A summary nominating Rasul for the post had been sent to the prime minister. A notification was issued on Tuesday, after which he assumed charge.  Earlier Hazrat Mir and Aviation Division Joint Secretary Iftikhar Ahmed Mir served as acting DGs. “It is an honour to head the PMD, where I have been working for the last 28 years,” said Rasul. The department is currently facing various issues in terms of staff shortage and on the technology front. Her said all efforts will be made to address these shortcomings.

Published in The Express Tribune, June 3^rd, 2015.