The Economic Affairs Secretary of Pakistan , also referred to as Secretary EAD, is the Federal Secretary for the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The position of Secretary EAD is considered to be a lucrative slot in the Federal government. The position holder is a BPS-22 grade officer, usually belonging to the Pakistan Administrative Service.[1] The Secretary heads the EAD, which is the window to deal with external lenders, and plays a key role in assessing and negotiating external economic assistance concerning the Government of Pakistan and its constituent units from foreign governments and multilateral agencies.
| Pakistan Secretary of Economic Affairs | |
|---|---|
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Incumbent Dr. Kazim Niaz | |
| Reports to | Minister for Economic Affairs |
| Seat | Islamabad |
| Appointer | Prime Minister of Pakistan |
| Website | Economic Affairs Division |
Other functions of the Division headed by Secretary EAD includes management of external debt, provision of technical assistance to foreign countries, lending and re-lending of foreign loans, and monitoring of aid utilisation.[2][3]
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- ^ "Major Reshuffle of Bureaucracy".
- ^ "Home Page". Ead.gov.pk.
- ^ "Agreement: Pakistan, World Bank sign $400m deals - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 22 September 2018.