5 Member Committee to Search DG Punjab Forensic Science Authority

The Punjab Home Department has established a five-member search committee to identify a director general for the Punjab Forensic Science Authority (PFSA). This committee was created pursuant to Section 7(1) of the Punjab Forensic Science Authority Act, 2025, and received official approval from the provincial cabinet on October 11, 2026.

According to the notification announcing the committee's formation, the chairman of the Planning and Development Board will serve as its chairperson. The other members of the panel include the vice chancellors of Government College University, Lahore, and the Information Technology University, Lahore. Additionally, Dr. Muhammad Omar Masood, the Secretary from the Industries, Commerce and Investment Department, and the Director General of the Punjab Agriculture, Food and Drug Authority will be part of the committee.

The primary responsibilities of this committee will be to review applications for the PFSA director general's position, shortlist suitable candidates, and conduct interviews. Following the completion of the assessment process, the committee will submit a recommendation to the Punjab government for the final appointment. The committee's terms of reference are outlined in the notification, and the acting director general of the PFSA will provide administrative and secretarial support to facilitate the selection process.