ISLAMABAD, July 19: The federal government has appointed Shakeel Ahmed as Member Finance of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), effective immediately. His appointment, made under Section 3(8)(c) of the OGRA Ordinance, is on a contract basis for a period of two years.
Shakeel Ahmed brings extensive industry experience, having previously served as Chief Manager Procurement at Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) and as Managing Director of Sui Southern LPG Limited.
The decision follows a nine-month delay in filling the position. A panel of three candidates was shortlisted, with Salman Amin ranked first, Shakeel Ahmed second, and Faheem third. The Cabinet Division had earlier submitted the final list to the Prime Minister’s Office for approval. Despite Amin’s top ranking and qualifications as a Chartered Accountant and ACCA (UK), the government selected Shakeel Ahmed for the role.
Story by Khalid Mustafa
