In some countries, a senior advisor (also spelt senior adviser, especially in the UK) is an appointed position by the head of state to advise on the highest levels of national and government policy.
The president is the ceremonial head of the state and the civilian commander-in-chief of the Pakistan Armed Forces, with the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee as its principal military adviser.
Abdul Qadir Patel was appointed as political advisor to President Asif Zardari after the resignation of former adviser Faisal Raza Abidi.
[4] Senior advisor is a title used within the executive branch of the United States government for various positions.
Senior advisors often serve to fill lacunae in the skill sets of directors or executives.