The federal government has formed the Industry Advisory Council (IAC), comprising 13 top groups in Pakistan, to formulate country’s industrial policy, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Making the announcement through a tweet uploaded on Saturday, Caretaker Federal Minister for commerce and Industry Dr Gohar Ejaz said “Excited to announce the formation of the Industry Advisory Council, comprising 13 top groups in Pakistan.”
He further said “Together, we will be formulating a robust industrial policy that will drive economic growth and development.”
Dr Ejaz said that he is thrilled to lead this initiative as the Federal Minister of Commerce and Industry. “Let’s chart a path towards a prosperous future!” he added.
Industries and Production Division shall provide secretariat support to the committee. The committee shall hold a weekly meeting and submit its final report within ten weeks.
Minister for Industries and Production will serve as IAC’s convener and chairman. The Chairman/Convener may co-opt any other person from the public/private sector, if deemed necessary.
Members representing the private sector include Fawad Ahmed Mukhtar, Muhammad Ali Tabba, Waqar Ahmed Malik, Abdul Samad Dawood, Raza Mansha, Shahzad Asghar Ali, Samir Chinoy, Amir Fayyaz Sheikh, Shahbaz Yaseen Malik, Ahsan Bashir, Syed Hyder Ali, and Farooq Naseem.
Meanwhile, members representing the public sector include Additional Secretary (In-charge), I&P Division; Secretary, Finance Division; Secretary, Commerce Division; Chairman, Federal Board of Revenue; and All Chief Secretaries of the provincial governments (including GB & AJK).
Moreover, Joint Secretary (IF), I&P Division will be Secretary Committee.
Reporter Waqas Azeem