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Salman Shah

Salman Shah is a well-known Pakistani economist. An economist is someone who studies how money, goods, and services are made and used. He currently works as an advisor to the Chief Minister of Punjab. His job involves helping with economic plans and development for the region.

Before this role, Mr. Shah was the caretaker Finance Minister of Pakistan. A caretaker minister is someone who holds a government job for a short time, usually until a new government is elected. He also advised another Finance Minister, Shaukat Aziz, on important topics like money, economy, and taxes.

Who is Salman Shah?

Salman Shah is an expert in economics and finance. He has held several important positions in the government of Pakistan. His work helps shape the country's financial and development policies.

Early Life and Family

Salman Shah is related to a notable family. He is the son-in-law of General Asif Nawaz Janjua, who was a former Chief of Army Staff. Mr. Shah has two sons and three daughters. One of his daughters, Khadijah Shah, is a famous fashion designer in Pakistan. She owns two very popular clothing brands called Èlan and Zaha.

His Role as an Advisor

As an advisor to the Chief Minister of Punjab, Salman Shah helps make big decisions about the economy. He works on plans to improve the province's finances and development projects. This includes thinking about how to create jobs and grow businesses.

Past Government Roles

Mr. Shah has a lot of experience in government. Serving as the caretaker Finance Minister meant he was in charge of Pakistan's money matters for a period. He also advised on finance, which involves managing the country's income and spending.

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