Special Assitant to Prime Minister (SAPM), Tania Aidrus, has resigned from her position. The former Google Executive shared the news in a Twitter post, citing criticism behind her dual nationality as the reason for her decision.
For those who don’t know, she holds Canadian nationality and it has been a constant talking point for journalists and anchors in the mainstream as well as social media.
Tania Aidrus will, however, continue to aid Imran Khan in his vision, she said in her tweet.
Criticism levied towards the state as a consequence of my citizenship status is clouding the purpose of Digital Pakistan. In the greater public interest, I have submitted my resignation from the SAPM role. I will continue to serve my country and the PM’s vision to my best ability.
In her resignation letter, Tania said:
I believe the recent discourse in the public sphere about my Canadian nationality, which is a consequence of my birth and not an acquisition of choice, is a distraction to my ability to execute on the long term vision for a Digital Pakistan. It is unfortunate that a Pakistani’s desire to to serve Pakistan is clouded by such issues.
Here’s what she posted:
Tania Aidrus was appointed as the Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Digital Pakistan in February according to terms of rule 4 of the Rules of Business 1973. She was earlier in the news for being on the board of directors alongside Jehangir Tareen for a not-for-profit company.
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