The Federal Government has appointed Asad Rehman Gilani, a grade 21 officer of the Pakistan Administrative Service, as the Secretary to the Prime Minister.
According to the notification, Gilani, currently serving as the Additional Secretary (Incharge) of the Power Division, has been transferred and posted as the Secretary to the Prime Minister, Prime Minister’s Office, with immediate effect and until further orders.
Gilani, known to be close to PM Shahbaz Sharif, has held significant roles in various ministries over the past two years. He previously served as Secretary in charge of the Board of Investment, Industries and Production, and the Power Division. Additionally, he held the position of chairman of NADRA following the resignation of Tariq Malik.
In a related move, SPM Cap r Khurram Agha has been transferred to the Secretary of the Commerce Division.
