Fahd Husain, the special assistant to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, tendered his resignation on Tuesday, less than a year after his appointment.
Taking to Twitter, Fahd Husain announced his resignation. He also praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, saying that no one could have dealt with tough times in a better way than the premier.
“I have stepped down as Special Assistant to PM after a productive stint of a year. Grateful to Prime Minister Shehbaz for giving me the opportunity to serve in public office. I witnessed first-hand how the prime minister navigated multiple fault lines in tough times. No other could have done it better,” Fahd Husain said.
I have stepped down as Special Assistant to PM after productive stint of a year. Grateful to PM @CMShehbaz for giving me opportunity to serve in public office. I witnessed first-hand how PM navigated multiple fault lines in tough times. None other could have done it better.
— Fahd Husain (@Fahdhusain) April 4, 2023
The premier has accepted Fahd Husain’s resignation and thanked his former special assistant for his “wise counsel” after the latter resigned from the post.
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“Thank you for your service to the country, Fahd Sahab. As my Special Assistant on public policy and strategic communication, I greatly benefitted from your wise counsel. I found you a wonderful team player and a great human being. My best wishes to you for your future endeavors,” PM Shehbaz said.
Pertinent to mention that Prime Minister Shehbaz previously raised eyebrows for the size of his cabinet which has 85 members, and includes around 40 SAPMs.
Thank you for your service to the country, Fahd sb. As my Special Assistant on public policy & strategic communication, I greatly benefited from your wise counsel. I found you a wonderful team player & a great human being. My best wishes to you for your future endeavours. https://t.co/4zLekIinuf
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 4, 2023
Fahd Husain was appointed by PM Shehbaz Sharif as his special assistant on public policy and media communication, last year in the month of May. A few months later, in October, Husain was notified as the official spokesperson of the premier.
Husain has previously worked in key positions with private channels and has also written for several publications in his career. He has also hosted several current affairs programs.
Husain was also a prominent journalist, who previously worked with several local publications, including The News, The Express Tribune, and Daily Dawn.
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