On April 12, 2025, the Sindh government made history by appointing Sarah Javed as the province’s first Christian Deputy Commissioner assigned to the Sanghar district.
Sarah Javed’s appointment reflects Sindh’s commitment to inclusive governance, ensuring representation for minority communities in public administration.
According to a notification from the Chief Secretary of Sindh, “Ms. Sarah Javed, an officer of PAS (BS-18), Deputy Secretary, Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Sindh, is transferred and posted with immediate effect as Collector/Deputy Commissioner, Sanghar.” The move relieves Shehryar Gul (PAS, BS-19) of his additional charge as Deputy Commissioner, Shaheed Benazirabad.
The Sindh government has appointed Sarah Javed, an officer of the Pakistan Administrative Service, as Deputy Commissioner of Sanghar. Sarah Javed belongs to the Christian community and is the first Deputy Commissioner from the Christian community in Sindh to be appointed, which pic.twitter.com/AO4HO5XIhj
— Muhammad Usman Bhutto (@BhuttoUsmanBhu1) April 12, 2025Sarah Javed’s Details
A Central Superior Services (CSS) qualifier from the 2014 batch, Javed brings extensive experience to her new role. She previously served as Assistant Commissioner in key areas, including Karachi’s Saddar, SITE, and Hyderabad. Javed also held the position of Additional Deputy Commissioner-I in Tharparkar for 14 months.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Javed was pivotal in Karachi’s District South administration. Her exceptional efforts in crisis management earned her a national-level award, highlighting her dedication to public service.
The appointment aligns with Sindh’s broader policy of inclusivity. Two days prior, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah met with Hindu community leaders from Larkana and Sukkur, announcing the recruitment of Kolhis, Bhils, and Meghwars into the Sindh Police. Addressing concerns about targeted kidnappings, Shah clarified that in 2024-25, only eight of 310 reported kidnapping victims were Hindus, with seven recovered. He noted that five Muslim victims also remain unrecovered, emphasizing that the government has significantly reduced ransom kidnappings.
