LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has announced the formation of a five-member search committee tasked with recommending candidates for the position of Director General of the Punjab Forensic Science Authority (PFSA). The committee’s establishment follows the approval of the Provincial Cabinet on October 11, 2026.

According to Directorate General Public Relation – Govt of Punjab, the search committee has been constituted under Section 7(1) of the Punjab Forensic Science Authority Act, 2025. The Chairman of the Planning and Development Board will serve as the chairperson of the committee. Other members include the Vice Chancellor of Government College University, Lahore; the Vice Chancellor of the Information Technology University, Lahore; Dr. Muhammad Omar Masood, Secretary of the Industries, Commerce and Investment Department; and the Director General of the Punjab Agriculture, Food and Drug Authority (PAFDA).

The Home Department’s notification outlines the committee’s responsibilities, which include scrutinizing applications, shortlisting and interviewing candidates, and recommending the most suitable individual to the Government of Punjab for the position. The Acting Director General of PFSA will provide the necessary administrative and secretarial support to the committee.