Ahad Khan Cheema is a prominent Pakistani public servant and former senior bureaucrat who transitioned into politics as Federal Minister for Economic Affairs. Known for his role in infrastructure development, energy reforms, and administrative governance, he has remained a significant figure in Pakistan’s policy and reform landscape.
Following directives from the Election Commission of Pakistan, Cheema was removed from his role as Adviser to the Prime Minister on Establishment, drawing political attention.
The Express Tribune
During his tenure as Director-General of the Lahore Development Authority, Cheema oversaw the rapid execution of the Lahore Metro Bus project.
The News International
As CEO of Quaid-e-Azam Thermal Power Company, he supervised key energy infrastructure projects contributing to Pakistan’s power-sector reforms.
The News International
A fee-waiver controversy involving his children at Aitchison College sparked public debate on governance, transparency, and institutional autonomy.
Republic Policy
Tamgha-e-Imtiaz – 2018
National Civil Award
Public Service Contribution
Civil Service Excellence Recognition – 2019
Excellence in Administrative Leadership
Federal Governance Work
Special Contribution Award – 2022
Outstanding Service & Development Efforts
Public Sector Projects
Ministerial Commendation for International Economic Engagement – 2024
International Economic Collaboration
Policy & Diplomatic Engagement
Born in Punjab province in an agricultural family.
Obtained a degree at the University of the Punjab and post-graduate qualifications in the London School of Economics, in the field of governance and development policy.
Married, two sons of Aitchison College, Lahore. In 2024, a fee-waiver scandal concerning his children became the subject of public discussion.
During free time, he observes the infrastructure development modelling, reads of the economic policy literature, and attends the seminars of the regional think-tank.
Based on a high level of serving in top civil service, leadership in the energy sector, directorships on corporate boards and his federal ministerial portfolio.
Has a personal house in Lahore, Punjab. Additional information regarding assets and statements is still subject to regulation disclosure and audit procedures.
In the official sense of the words, a serious and humble official, he does not indulge in luxuries, and keeps a low-profile lifestyle of work and policy activity.
Ahad Khan Cheema maintains a limited digital presence on LinkedIn and X (Twitter), where he occasionally shares views on governance, infrastructure, and policy reforms.
A former senior bureaucrat and current Federal Minister for Economic Affairs in Pakistan.
On 11 March 2024.
Through his position at LDA, the Lahore Metro Bus System.
Yes – in 2018, he was arrested in the Ashiana housing scheme and acquitted in assets-beyond-means in 2023.
Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS).
Punjab, Pakistan.
Reform-based, administrative and delivery-oriented.
“I aspire to build a career that allows me to grow continuously as a professional and make a meaningful impact in my field. I want to take on challenging projects that push me beyond my comfort zone and help me learn new skills. My goal is to establish myself as a dedicated, reliable, and innovative professional, leaving a lasting mark through hard work, consistency, and passion for what I do.”
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