ISLAMABAD - The federal government has appointed Mubashir Hassan, a BS-20 officer of the Information Group, presently posted as Managing Director, Associated Press of Pakistan Corporation (APPC), Islamabad, has been assigned to look after the work of Director General/ Principal Information Department, Islamabad, the Press Information Department, Islamabad, says a government notification issued here late Wednesday night. According to the notification, his new assignment would be in addition to his own present duties.