Dr Sarfaraz assumes charge of Adviser Mines & Minerals

Pshawar  –  Adviser to the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Mines and Minerals, Dr Syed Sarfaraz Ali Shah, formally assumed charge of his responsibilities on Monday.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Sarfaraz Ali Shah said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is rich in natural mineral resources and that their effective utilization can make a significant contribution to the province’s economic growth and prosperity. He said the minerals and mining sector offers considerable potential for development, which must be harnessed through effective measures and a result-oriented approach.

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He made it clear that inefficiency or negligence in the development of the minerals sector and the discharge of departmental responsibilities would not be tolerated. He said the sector would be moved away from conventional practices and placed on a fast-track development trajectory, with measures to ensure the timely and efficient disposal of official matters.

Dr Sarfaraz Ali Shah expressed his resolve to improve the performance of the Minerals Department, ensure the effective utilization of the province’s mineral resources, and strengthen the sector’s contribution to economic development. He further emphasized that a zero-tolerance policy would be adopted towards negligence, dereliction of duty, or any lapse in the performance of official responsibilities.

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