Pakistan’s federal government in a notification has appointed retired Brigadier Shuja Hassan as the Chief Executive Officer of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM).
According to the notification, Retired Brigadier Shuja Hassan has been appointed for one year and the appointment is subject to termination by both the parties on one month’s notice.
The qualification of the priority candidate is MSc (Hons) War Studies 2002, MSc (Hons) Defence and Strategic Studies2006. The experience of the candidate includes Experience in Army only Internal Posting Transfer in GHQ Corps HQ and Brigade HQ and Regimental Units.
The government’s Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) “disposed off” plan appears to be in the doldrums after recent seemingly strong observations of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
The Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P), and Privatization Commission (PC) which are leading the disposal in consultation with the Financial Advisors are now rethinking this strategy, said sources.
Brig Hassan’s name had been shortlisted by the PSM board of directors on the grounds that he has demonstrated strong commitment to supporting the government’s vision to review the country’s largest industrial unit.
This is the first time since 2016 that a full-time PSM chief executive officer has been appointed by the federal government.