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National Assembly security assistant suspended

The National Assembly Secretariat has suspended security assistant Waqas Ahmed over alleged misuse of official powers.

According to an official notification issued by the National Assembly Secretariat, the security official has been removed from his existing duties and directed to report immediately to the Human Resources Management Branch.

The notification did not provide detailed information about the specific incident or circumstances that led to the disciplinary action. However, it stated that the suspension was linked to the alleged misuse of authority.

The development comes as the National Assembly Secretariat continues to enforce administrative and disciplinary measures among its employees to ensure compliance with official rules and regulations.

Waqas Ahmed has been instructed to follow the directions contained in the notification and report to the designated HR branch without delay.

Further action in the matter is expected after the relevant authorities examine the circumstances surrounding the alleged violation.

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