Gohar Ejaz gets additional charge of Interior ministry

January 24, 2024 (MLN): Federal Minister for Commerce, Industries & Production and Board of Investment, Dr. Gohar Ejaz has been assigned the portfolio of Interior, said a notification issued by the government on Wednesday.

"The Prime Minister has been pleased to assign the portfolio of Interior to Mr Gohar Ejaz, with immediate effect," the cabinet division's notification read.

Dr. Gohar Ejaz is the 48th Federal Interior Minister of Pakistan.

To note, Gohar Ijaz assumed the role of Caretaker Federal Minister for Commerce and Industry in August 2023.

He is a notable figure in the dynamic second generation of business and industry leadership. Being the accomplished son of the late Senator Sheikh Ejaz Ahmed, he is a name synonymous with unparalleled business wisdom.

With a distinguished record, Dr. Gohar stands as a seasoned entrepreneur, dedicated philanthropist, and prominent stalwart in Pakistan's industrial landscape, specifically within the emerging textile sector.

His extraordinary contributions were acknowledged when he was awarded the Sitara-e-Imtiaz civilian honor for his incomparable commitment to the nation by the former President of Pakistan in 2011.

In addition, Dr. Gohar's remarkable achievements in business management garnered recognition, receiving him an honorary doctorate in management from the University of Punjab in Lahore.

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