Prime Minister’s office has made two key appointments in recent days. It has appointed former secretary finance, Dr Waqar Masood Khan, as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Revenue with the status of Minister of States. On July 27, 2020, Waqar Masood was appointed head of the newly-created “Subsidies Cell” to make the allocated subsidies for various sectors targeted.

The other appointment of is Special Assistant on Power Tabish Gohar. He is credited for bringing about massive improvement in K-Electric about a decade ago. He and prime minister Imran Khan have thoroughly discussed the need for effective implementation of reforms in energy sector. Both the gentlemen are required to deliver as per their reputation.

MEHDI ABBAS (ISLAMABAD)

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