ISLAMABAD

Raja approves promotion of 103 officers from different service group

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf‚ on the recommendations of Central Selection Board‚ has approved the promotions of 103 officers belonging to different services and groups.

According to state media, this include among others promotion of 6 officers of Foreign Service from BS-19 to 20; 4 officers of Information Group from BS-20 to BS-21; 4 from BS-20 to 21 and another 5 from BS-19 to 20 in Intelligence Bureau; 2 officers from BS-20 to 21 and 1 from BS-19 to 20 in Military Land and Cantonment Group; 21 officers of Pakistan Audit and Accounts Service from BS-19 to 20; 23 officers of Inland Revenue Service from BS-19 to 20; 12 officers of Pakistan Audit and Accounts Service from BS-20 to 21; and 5 officers of Foreign Service from BS-20 to 21.

Air Chief Marshal (R) Angus Houston, Australian Prime Minister’s Special Envoy called on Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf at Prime Minister House and discussed issues relating to human trafficking.

Welcoming Angus Houston the Prime Minister said that Australia and Pakistan enjoy good relations and have remarkable cooperation in various areas. Appreciating the keen interest and full support of the Australian government, the Prime Minister said that people of Pakistan appreciate the assistance provided by the government of Australia, especially for establishing facilitation centres. Pakistan, the Prime Minister said was committed to the Bali Process and eliminating sufferings caused due to human trafficking. Air Chief Marshal (R) Angus Houston thanked the Prime Minister for finding time to meet him which reflected the close relationship and the importance attached to relations with Australia.