Islamabad: Omar Hameed, the Federal Secretary of the Election Commission of Pakistan, revealed that on January 5, he tendered his resignation, following which the Chief Election Commissioner recommended bed rest.
In a telephonic conversation with a senior journalist from a news group, the Election Commission’s Secretary explained that instead of continuing routine work, doctors advised him to take a break for medical treatment. Despite submitting his resignation on January 5, Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja has not fully accepted the resignation and has, in fact, recommended complete bed rest during the course of treatment.
Secretary Election Commission disclosed that he complained of a chest infection, and he is currently under treatment at a well-known hospital in the Bilawal area. Before his appointment as the Secretary of the Election Commission, Omar Hameed held responsibilities in the National Food Security and Research as a federal secretary.
When asked about the doctors’ diagnosis of chest infection, he clarified that chest infections are common among the general population during colder months. It’s noteworthy that Omar Hameed had previously served in the Cabinet Division and held important positions in the Federal Ministry of Finance.
The Federal Secretary, Omar Hameed, had been entrusted with significant responsibilities in the National Food Security and Research before his appointment as Secretary of the Election Commission. His tenure in various key positions reflects his commitment to efficiently discharging his duties.
As health takes precedence, the Election Commission awaits a decision on Omar Hameed’s resignation. The Chief Election Commissioner’s compassionate recommendation for bed rest underscores the significance of prioritizing health, even in the midst of crucial political processes. The developments surrounding the resignation shed light on the intersection of health concerns and administrative responsibilities within the country’s electoral framework.
