Haroon Akhtar Khan appointed PM’s Adviser on Industries and Production

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Haroon Akhtar Khan as his Adviser on Industries and Production, while President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the appointment.

According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, Haroon Akhtar Khan will serve as the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Industries and Production with the status of a Federal Minister.

Haroon Akhtar Khan has extensive experience in political, economic and industrial affairs. He previously served as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production and also served as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Revenue from 2015 to 2018, with the status of a Federal Minister.

He has been elected as a Senator twice and as a member of the Punjab Assembly twice. During his tenure in the Senate from 2006 to 2012, he served on various standing committees dealing with finance, economic affairs, revenue, commerce, industries and production, and petroleum.

Haroon Akhtar also has considerable experience in the private sector and has been associated with industrial and business activities, particularly in the sugar and ethanol sectors.

According to his official profile, he holds master’s degrees in Actuarial Science and Business Administration from the University of Manitoba, Canada. He is also a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, USA, and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries.

In his new role, Haroon Akhtar Khan will advise the Prime Minister on matters relating to industrial policy, industrial development, investment, local manufacturing and the promotion of business and production activities.

His appointment comes as the government is focusing on boosting industrial production, attracting investment, expanding exports and improving the business environment.