Muzzammil Aslam (Urdu: مزمل اسلم) is a Pakistani government official, businessman, and a financial analyst, who is serving as advisor to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur for Finance.[1][2][3] He had previously served as spokesperson for the federal Ministry of Finance in Imran Khan government. Aslam also served as an adviser on finance and revenue to former Prime Minister Imran Khan.[4]
Muzzammil Aslam مزمل اسلم | |
|---|---|
| Advisor to Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | |
| Assumed office 7 March 2024 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 May 1977 |
| Nationality |  Pakistan |
| Political party | Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf |
| Alma mater | University of Karachi (B Com, Master's, and MAS) University of Bath (Msc Economics) |
Early life and education
editAslam is originally from Karachi and was born on 21 May 1977.[5] He earned his Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Karachi and separately obtained a Master's degree in Public Administration and Applied Economics. Additionally, he has a master's degree (MSc) in economics from the University of Bath, UK.[4][5][6]
Career
editIn 2021, during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government, Aslam was appointed spokesperson for the Ministry of Finance.[7] He was later appointed spokesperson for the Ministry of Energy while continuing his role with the Ministry of Finance.[8][9] Aslam has also served as the adviser on finance and revenue to former Prime Minister Imran Khan. On 7 March 2024, he was appointed as an advisor on finance to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur.[4]
Aslam is also engaged in the real estate and vehicle business and trades on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. He is knowledgeable in taxation matters. Through PTI's platform, Aslam has published numerous economic surveys. He has also spoken at both local and international economic conferences.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Adviser wants more facilities for special children". The News International. 20 March 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ "Renewed focus on special education". The Express Tribune. 29 March 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ "Int'l donors committed to invest $1.8b in KP: Muzzammil". The Express Tribune. 19 April 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d Waqas Khan (6 March 2024). "خیبر پختونخوا حکومت کا حصہ بننے والے مزمل اسلم کون ہیں؟". We News. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ a b Zeeshan Kakakhel (6 March 2024). "Renowned Economist Muzzammil Aslam Appointed Advisor in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government". Tribal News Network. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ "Muzzammil Aslam nominated as advisor on Finance, CM KPK". Mettis Global. 6 March 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ "Muzzammil Aslam appointed as Spokesperson of Finance Ministry". Mettis Global. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ "Muzzammil Aslam appointed spokesperson Energy Ministry". Business Recorder. 3 January 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ "Govt appoints Muzzammil Aslam as Energy Ministry spokesperson". Pakistan Today. 3 January 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2024.