New CADD secretary briefed on education plans

Islamabad: New secretary of the Capital Administration and Development Division Nargis Ghaloo attended a briefing on the Federal Directorate of Education’s affairs and the prime minister’s educational reforms programme underway in the Islamabad Capital Territory.

Nargis Ghaloo had become the secretary, the top administrative and financial boss at the CADD overseeing Islamabad’s educational and health institutions in the post-devolution regime, two weeks ago after state minister for the CADD Tariq Fazal Chaudhry got Hasan Iqbal transferred by involving the prime minister’s office over ‘non-cooperation and defiance’.

During the meeting, which took place at the CADD, FDE director general Dr Shahnaz A Riaz informed the secretary about the ongoing and future educational projects for ICT, including the prime minister’s educational reforms programme.

She also highlighted the administrative and financial issues facing her organisation and suggested corrective measures. The secretary promised the possible support and cooperation for the smooth execution of the projects.

The meeting was also attended by the relevant CADD officials and FDE director (planning and development) Taj Bhatti, director (budget) Tahir Mustafa, director (colleges) Rao Zulfiqar and assistant director (information technology) Tariq Khan.