Muzzammil Aslam Explained

Muzzammil Aslam
Office:Advisor to Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Term Start:7 March 2024
Birth Date:21 May 1977
Party:Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
Alma Mater:University of Karachi (B Com, Master's, and MAS)
University of Bath (Msc Economics)

Muzzammil Aslam is a Pakistani government official, businessman, and a financial analyst, who is serving as advisor to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur for Finance.[1] [2] [3] He had previously served as spokesperson for the federal Ministry of Finance in Imran Khan government. Aslam also served as an adviser on finance and revenue to former Prime Minister Imran Khan.[4]

Early life and education

Aslam is originally from Karachi and was born on 21 May 1977.[5] He earned his Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Karachi and separately obtained a Master's degree in Public Administration and Applied Economics. Additionally, he has a master's degree (MSc) in economics from the University of Bath, UK.[4] [5] [6]

Career

In 2021, during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government, Aslam was appointed spokesperson for the Ministry of Finance.[7] He was later appointed spokesperson for the Ministry of Energy while continuing his role with the Ministry of Finance.[8] [9] Aslam has also served as the adviser on finance and revenue to former Prime Minister Imran Khan. On 7 March 2024, he was appointed as an advisor on finance to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur.[4]

Aslam is also engaged in the real estate and vehicle business and trades on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. He is knowledgeable in taxation matters. Through PTI's platform, Aslam has published numerous economic surveys. He has also spoken at both local and international economic conferences.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Adviser wants more facilities for special children. The News International. 20 March 2024. 27 June 2024.
  2. News: Renewed focus on special education. The Express Tribune. 29 March 2024. 27 June 2024.
  3. News: Int'l donors committed to invest $1.8b in KP: Muzzammil. The Express Tribune. 19 April 2024. 27 June 2024.
  4. News: خیبر پختونخوا حکومت کا حصہ بننے والے مزمل اسلم کون ہیں؟. Waqas Khan. We News. 6 March 2024. 11 July 2024.
  5. News: Renowned Economist Muzzammil Aslam Appointed Advisor in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government. Zeeshan Kakakhel. Tribal News Network. 6 March 2024. 29 July 2024.
  6. News: Muzzammil Aslam nominated as advisor on Finance, CM KPK. Mettis Global. 6 March 2024. 29 July 2024.
  7. News: Muzzammil Aslam appointed as Spokesperson of Finance Ministry. Mettis Global. 6 October 2021. 29 July 2024.
  8. News: Muzzammil Aslam appointed spokesperson Energy Ministry. Business Recorder. 3 January 2022. 29 July 2024.
  9. News: Govt appoints Muzzammil Aslam as Energy Ministry spokesperson. Pakistan Today. 3 January 2022. 29 July 2024.