CEO EDB sent on forced leave

The Ministry of Industries and Production has placed Hamad Ali Mansoor, chief executive of the Engineering Development Board (EDB), on forced leave, Business Recorder reported. The step followed directions from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and will remain in place until a high-level departmental inquiry into him is completed. Faisal Nisar Chaudhry, an additional secretary in the ministry, has been given additional charge of the EDB.

After taking over, Chaudhry, a Grade-20 officer from the Secretariat Group, held an introductory meeting with EDB officers and staff. He told them that the institution's progress depends on everyone connected with it, and he stressed that teamwork and joint effort would improve its effectiveness. He also said he will work closely with every officer and member of staff to improve and develop the board so that it can meet its objectives.