PM appoints Shahzad Qasim as his Special Assistant on Power Sector

Last updated on: 26 October,2018 04:31 pm

He would develop a plan for resource mobilization for addressing the Circular Debt issue

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The Cabinet Division on Friday issued a formal notification for the appointment of Qasim Shahzad as Special Assistant on the Power Sector after Prime Minister Imran Khan approved his appointment.

According to a notification issued on Friday, Shahzad Qasim has been tasked to work with the Power Division and Task Force on Energy from Oct 24.

He would develop a plan for resource mobilization for addressing the Circular Debt issue; and a plan for optimum funding of a Power Sector Support Fund in the light of international best practices, while keeping in view the political, economic and social fabric of Pakistan.

Qasim would execute any other initiative, or implement any other policies, as directed by the Prime Minister or the Federal Minister for Power, the notification said.