Board of Investment Chairman Haroon Sharif resigned from his post on Wednesday.
Sharif in his brief discussion with a private media outlet confirmed that he has sent his resignation to Prime Minister Imran Khan. The premier had appointed Sharif as chairman board of investment in October.
Sharif took over the helm from Naeem Zamindar who was appointed to the post in by the previous Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz government.
Sharif has received recognition at international financial institutions for promoting investments and working in close liaison with the government officials to boost confidence.
The BOI is an investment promotion agency that assists companies planning to invest in Pakistan and those planning to expand their already existing operations.