PESHAWAR:An 11-member Special Advisory Council headed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has been formed to advise on the province’s administrative affairs, bringing together former government officials, political figures and professionals from various sectors.
KP Governor Forms 11-Member Advisory Council
The council, headed by Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, includes former senior government officials, political figures and experts assigned portfolios covering health, education, finance, energy, law and other key sectors.
The council’s members and their respective portfolios were announced by Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Sunday. The development follows the imposition of emergency and Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with the governor tasked with overseeing provincial affairs with the assistance of the council.
According to the announced list, the council includes two former chairmen of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), a former senator, a former provincial advocate general, a former inspector general of prisons and a retired lieutenant general who previously served as Surgeon General of the Pakistan Army.
Members and Assigned Portfolios
The 11-member council comprises the following individuals and their assigned responsibilities:
- Lt Gen (Retd) Nigar Johar Khan: Health
- Samar Haroon Bilour: Information and Broadcasting
- Dr Syed Ameer Abdullah: Education
- Tariq Mahmood Pasha: Finance, Revenue, Excise and Taxation
- Usman Saifullah Khan: Energy and Power, Planning and Development
- Aamir Javed: Law and Parliamentary Affairs
- Dr Muhammad Irshad: Industries and Commerce
- Maulana Muhammad Tayyab Qureshi: Auqaf and Religious Affairs
- Kifayatullah Khan: Home and Tribal Affairs
- Dr Sarfaraz Ali Shah: Mines and Minerals
- Asif Rafiq Afridi: Communication and Works, Local Government, Housing and Transport
Focus on Governance and Development
The advisory council is expected to provide sector-specific guidance on key administrative, economic, legal and developmental matters in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Its members bring experience in public administration, financial management, healthcare, education, energy, industry, law and infrastructure development.
The assigned portfolios cover a broad range of provincial responsibilities, including revenue generation, energy management, public health, education, internal affairs, mineral resources and local government.
The council is expected to assist the governor in addressing governance challenges, reviewing administrative priorities and advising on measures aimed at improving public service delivery and provincial development.
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The formation of the council marks a new administrative arrangement for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following the imposition of Governor’s Rule. Its work will cover several key sectors affecting the province’s governance, economic management and development priorities.
