Pakistani-American appointed as 1st Muslim police assistant chief in Houston

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A Pakistani-American commander, Yasar Bashir, was appointed as Houston's first Muslim assistant chief of police, according to a tweet from the U.S. Embassy of Islamabad.

Bashir was appointed Saturday by Chief Troy Finner. He is assistant chief as head of the Family Violence Department.
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Bashir was formerly commander of Major Assaults for the Midwest Division, responsible for District 18.
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