Lt. Gen. Abdul Aziz appointed as PPSC Chairman

Lieutenant General (retired) Muhammad Abdul Aziz has been appointed as the new chairman of the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) by Punjab Governor Baligh Ur Rehman. Aziz, a former army officer with a distinguished career, will hold this position for the next three years. His appointment comes following the retirement of former Chairman Lieutenant General (Retired) Malik Zafar Iqbal.

The Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD) issued a notification confirming Aziz's appointment to lead the government agency responsible for recruiting and managing the provincial civil services and management services in Punjab. Lt. Gen. Abdul Aziz will receive a monthly salary of Rs0.9 under the MP-I Pay Package.

In a notable move in 2021, then Army Chief General (retired) Bajwa appointed Lieutenant General Muhammad Abdul Aziz, who was serving as the Commander of the 4 Corps, as the Colonel Commandant of the Artillery Corps.

This appointment of Lt. Gen. Abdul Aziz to head the PPSC signifies a strategic decision to bring in his expertise and leadership skills to oversee the recruitment and administration of civil services in Punjab. With his background in key military positions, Aziz is expected to bring a disciplined and efficient approach to the functioning of the commission.