Bilal Azhar Kayani Assigned Additional Role as Minister of State for Finance

Tamseela Akhtar

Jun 12, 2025 — 1 min read

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Bilal Azhar Kayani as the Minister of State for Finance, in addition to his existing responsibilities as Minister of State for Railways and Head of the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit.

The Cabinet Division issued an official notification on Wednesday confirming the new appointment under Rule 3(4) of the Rules of Business, 1973. The decision is effective immediately.

Multifaceted Leadership Background

Bilal Kayani, a Member of the National Assembly from Jhelum, brings extensive experience to the new portfolio. He holds a degree in Economics from University College London and currently serves as the Assistant Secretary General of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).

He is also an active member of the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) and serves as the Convener of the UK-Pakistan Parliamentary Friendship Group in the National Assembly.

Previous Roles and Expertise

Kayani’s political and policy experience includes prior service on several key National Assembly standing committees, including those on Finance & Revenue, Law & Justice, and Economic Affairs. He also previously served as Convener of the Parliamentary Taskforce on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Before entering politics, Kayani held professional roles at JPMorgan, Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance, and the Privatisation Commission. He also served as Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Economy and Energy during the PML-N-led coalition government of 2022–23.

Strategic Appointment Amid Economic Challenges

The addition of Kayani to the finance ministry team comes at a time when Pakistan continues to navigate complex economic challenges. His diverse background in finance, governance, and international policy is expected to contribute significantly to the country’s ongoing fiscal reform and development agenda.

The government has yet to issue a formal statement on specific responsibilities Kayani will undertake in his new role, but the move signals an effort to strengthen economic management through expanded leadership within the finance ministry.

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