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Islamabad – August 5, 2025: The Government of Pakistan has appointed two distinguished professionals, Mr. Asif Ali Qureshi and Mr. Amir Shehzad, as new members of the Privatisation Commission Board, aiming to bolster the commission’s strategic and operational capabilities as it pushes forward with its privatisation agenda.
According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Privatisation, the appointments were made by the Prime Minister to enhance the board’s expertise in investment, finance, and corporate leadership.
Mr. Asif Ali Qureshi, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) from the CFA Institute (USA), holds an MA in International Financial Analysis from Newcastle University (UK) and an MBA in Finance from Quaid-i-Azam University. He currently serves as CEO of UBL Fund Managers Limited and has previously held key positions including Director at MUFAP and CFA Society Pakistan. His deep-rooted experience in Pakistan’s financial and energy sectors is expected to play a vital role in upcoming privatisation efforts.
Mr. Amir Shehzad, an alumnus of Cornell University’s Executive Leadership Program, also holds a BS in Finance (Cum Laude) from Arizona State University. He is the current Chairman of Unity Foods Limited and has previously served as EVP & Head of Investment Banking at Askari Bank. With a broad background in FMCG, agri-business, banking, and private equity, he brings a multidimensional perspective to the commission.
“These appointments will enhance the institutional capacity of the Privatisation Commission, sharpen its decision-making, and improve execution of complex privatisation transactions in alignment with the government’s strategic goals,” the statement said.
The new board members are expected to contribute significantly to the government’s ongoing economic reform and privatisation initiatives.
