Profiles of the 11-Member Advisory Council Formed to Run Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Affairs Revealed; Federal Minister Attaullah Tarar Asserts Selection Based on Merit
PESHAWAR: The federal government has officially designated the responsibilities and profiles of the 11-member advisory council to help the KP Governor run the administration of the province in the wake of emergency and Governor’s Rule.
In a detailed briefing, Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the council consists of eminent people and technocrats from various fields and its selection was done on merit and for the good image of the province.
The Advisory Council Portfolios and Selections focuses on the key elements highlighted below.The Advisory Council Portfolios and Selections address the following key elements.
The Key Portfolios and Technocrat Members are two to three members who are in charge of the content.
Finance & Revenue: The former FBR Chairman Tariq Mahmood Pasha
Industries & Commerce: The former Chairman of FBR Dr. Muhammad Irshad.
Health: Former Surgeon General of the Pakistan Army Lt Gen (Retd) Dr. Nigar Johar Khan
Energy, Planning & Development: Senator Usman Saifullah Khan
His good works include his role as the former Caretaker Minister Dr. Syed Amir Abdullah.His good works include his role as the former Caretaker Minister Dr. Syed Amir Abdullah.
Law & Parliamentary Affairs: Former Advocate General Aamir Javed
Information & Broadcasting: Past Information Secretary and ANP leader Samar Haroon Bilour.
Auqaf & Religious Affairs: Maulana Muhammad Tayyab Qureshi (KP Khatib-e-Ala)
Former IG Prisons Kifayatullah Khan is in hot waters as he faces charges of rape.Kifayatullah Khan, former IG Prisons, is in trouble with the law as he is charged with rape.
Minerals: Economic expert Dr. Sarfraz Ali Shah
Local Government, Transport & Communication: As of now, the former Caretaker Minister Asif Rafiq Afridi is serving as the Local Government, Transport & Communication Minister.
Government’s Stance on Merit: Minister Attaullah Tarar said that the council has “shining stars” and experts who will help in administrative transparency, delivery of public services and smooth running of development projects under the Governor Faisal Karim Kundi.