March 12, 2026 8:02:30 PM
The federal cabinet approved the appointment of Lieutenant General (Retired) Muhammad Saeed as the new Chairman of the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) in August 2025. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with Deputy PM Ishaq Dar present, met Saeed to congratulate him and discuss ongoing WAPDA projects. He replaces Lt Gen (Retd) Sajjad Ghani.
Key details about Lt Gen (R) Muhammad Saeed's appointment:
- Approval & Meeting: The appointment was confirmed by the federal cabinet, and he met with PM Shehbaz Sharif on August 4, 2025, to discuss his new role.
- Background: Lt Gen (R) Saeed is a retired officer of the Pakistan Army, with a career ending in November 2023.
- Experience: He previously served as Corps Commander Karachi, Director General (DG) Rangers, and Chief of General Staff.
- Role Focus: He is tasked with overseeing critical water and power infrastructure projects across Pakistan.
Courtesy by: RADIO PAKISTAN , The News International
