CHITRAL: The Aga Khan Foundation, Pakistan, has picked a resident of Chitral, Akhtar Iqbal, as its chief executive officer.

A source in Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP), Chitral, which is a component of AKF, confirmed the news to Dawn, saying that Mr Iqbal may assume the charge of his office in the first week of November.

The source said that Mr Iqbal, in his early 30s, was earlier posted in Kabul, Afghanistan. He rose to the top position of the prestigious international organisation after starting his career in a lower rank from AKRSP’s Chitral office in 1999. He has a master degree in public administration from Peshawar University.

Akhtar Iqbal went to Afghanistan in early 2001 and continued his job in AKF in various positions and his exceptional performance elevated him to the position of chief executive officer of the organisation in Afghanistan four years ago.

The source said that commitment to work and personal acumen ensured elevation of Akhtar Iqbal from a menial position to the top rung of the organisation.

Published in Dawn, October 27th, 2014