KARACHI, July 31: The chief controller of buildings, Brig Dr Zafar Ahmed Malik, on Wednesday handed over the charge of office to the controller of buildings, Syed Ali Zafar Qadri.

He gave up the charge pending the acceptance of his resignation, which he has tendered to the Sindh government.

An official order issued by Dr Zafar Malik said on Wednesday that following a verbal discussion with the HTP secretary, and while awaiting notice of acceptance of his resignation, Syed Ali Zafar Qadri would act as the chief controller of buildings with immediate effect and until further orders. — APP