Lt-Gen (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa has tendered his resignation as the Chairman CPEC Authority. Meanwhile, the prime minister has appointed Khalid Mansoor as his Special Assistant on CPEC Affairs. Asim Bajwa took to Twitter and wrote; “I bow my head before Allah Almighty for giving me an opportunity to raise & steer the important institution of CPEC Authority as one window for all CPEC projects; charting the future direction. Wouldn’t have been possible without full confidence & support of the PM and his government.
CPEC is the lifeline for Pakistan; it will transform us into a progressive and fully developed country, InshaAllah.” Moreover, Khalid Mansoor brings with him over four decades of experience working with multiple organizations in the energy, petrochemicals, and fertilizers industries. Mansoor has extensive experience of working with the Chinese companies and has a deep understanding of joint ventures, project development, and execution with Chinese partners.
Secondly, Mansoor has previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Algeria Oman Fertilizer Company (AOA). Prior to this, he held the position of the President and Chief Executive Officer of Engro Fertilizers Limited, Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited (EPQL), Engro Powergen Limited (EPL) and Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC).
Khalid Mansoor Appointed as Special Assistant on CPEC affairs:
Furthermore, Mansoor also held various key assignments at Engro and with Esso Chemicals, Canada. Additionally, He had been a director on the Boards of Engro Corporation, Engro Fertilizers Limited, Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited, Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited, Engro Powergen Limited and Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company. Moreover, he had also served as a director on the Boards of Engro Foods (Pvt.) Limited, Engro Vopak Terminal Limited and Chairman of the Board of Engro Powergen Limited in the recent past. Recently, Mansoor has re-joined the Board of SECMC. He has worked closely with international financial institutions (IFIs), like the World Bank, IFC, MIGA, OPIC, ADB, DEG, OFID as well as Chinese financial institutions such as the China Development Bank, China Exim Bank, ICBC and Sinosure.
I welcome khalid mansoor to the team as SAPM for CPEC affairs. His vast corporate experience , with extensive work with Chinese companies and his direct involvement in leading some of the biggest CPEC projects makes him an ideal person to lead the next phase of CPEC
— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) August 3, 2021
Gen (r) Asim Saleem Bajwa resigned today. Khalid Mansoor (former chairman Hubco) will be the new SAPM to PM on CPEC. pic.twitter.com/qXMFUMGaZQ
— Talat K Salam (@alwaystalat) August 3, 2021
Lt Gen (R) Asim Bajwa quits as Chairman CPEC Authority, Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI has appointed Mr. Khalid Mansoor as SAPM on CPEC with immediate efficient. pic.twitter.com/Ch0GbYdajZ
— Azhar Laghari (@AzharAliLeghari) August 3, 2021