LAHORE: The Punjab government has merged the Punjab Forensic Science Agency into the newly established Punjab Forensic Science Authority, marking a major administrative restructuring of the province’s forensic system.
Punjab Forensic Science Agency Merged Into New Authority
According to a handout issued by the Punjab Home Department, an important step has also been taken toward appointing the first Director General of the Punjab Forensic Science Authority under the Punjab Forensic Science Authority Act 2025.
The government has decided to constitute a high-level selection committee headed by the Chairman of the Planning and Development Board. The committee will select the most suitable candidate in accordance with the eligibility criteria and requirements laid down in the law.
The Home Department said that former Punjab Forensic Science Agency Director General Dr Muhammad Amjad has stepped down from his position to ensure that the selection process for the new authority’s DG remains transparent, fair and impartial.
New DG Selection Process Initiated
A farewell ceremony was also held in honour of Dr Muhammad Amjad. Special Secretary Home Faisal Fareed, Additional Secretary Home (Police) Kanwar Anwaar Ali Khan, Additional DG PFSA Imran Ali and other relevant officials attended the ceremony.
Officials clarified that the former DG of the agency may apply for the position of Director General of the Punjab Forensic Science Authority alongside other eligible candidates.
Until the appointment of a permanent director general, Special Secretary Home Faisal Fareed has been given additional charge as DG of the Punjab Forensic Science Authority for the interim period.
