ISLAMABAD: Bilal Azhar Kayani has formally assumed office as the Minister of State for Finance, according to a statement from the Finance Division on Friday.
The appointment, confirmed through a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, is effective immediately under rule 3(4) of the Rules of Business 1973.
Kayani, a Member of National Assembly (MNA) from Jhelum, holds several prominent positions, including serving as a member of the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). He is also the Convener of the UK-Pakistan Parliamentary Friendship Group at the National Assembly.
In addition to his new role as Minister of State for Finance, Kayani continues to hold his existing responsibilities as Minister of State for Railways and Head of the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit.
Kayani has previously been a member of the National Assembly Standing Committees for Finance & Revenue, Law & Justice, and Economic Affairs. He has also served as the ex-convener of the Parliamentary Taskforce on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Parliament of Pakistan.
The lawmaker holds a degree in Economics from University College London and has an extensive background in the finance sector. He served as Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Economy and Energy during the 2022-23 PML-N-led coalition government. His professional experience also includes roles at JPMorgan, the Ministry of Finance, and the Privatisation Commission.
