Cabinet Division shortlists candidates for OGRA chief slot

ISLAMABAD: In a bid to fill the top position of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) chairman, the Cabinet Division has forwarded three names to Prime Minister Imran Khan and sought his approval in this regard.

According to sources, the Cabinet Division, through a summary, has forwarded the names of Shahid Karim, Masroor Khan and Ammer Jadoon for the top position of ORGA.

“If the PM Khan considers them as appropriate choices for the top position at OGRA, then the Cabinet Division will table a summary before the federal cabinet to choose one of the three shortlisted candidates,” an official explained. “After getting the cabinet’s approval, a notification for the appointment of OGRA chairman will be issued by the division.”

Sources said of three shortlisted candidates, Shahid Karim was being considered as the favourite candidate for OGRA chairman, as he possessed the relevant qualification and experience in oil and gas fields.

Ahmad Ahmadani
Ahmad Ahmadani
The author is a an investigative journalist at Profit. He can be reached at [email protected].

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