(Independent and Non-Executive Director)

Mr. Muhammad Sualeh Ahmad Faruqui was appointed as member of the Board of Directors of Security Papers Limited in July and subsequently he was elected to the Board of Directors in September 2020.

He is an Independent Non-Executive Director being a nominee of the State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan. He is the Chairman of (i) Board Investment & Risk Management Committee and member of (ii) Board Strategic Committee.

Mr. Muhammad Sualeh Ahmad Faruqui is an officer of Pakistan Administrative Services (PAS) who joined the Civil Service in 1990. Before joining as Secretary Commerce, he has remained posted as Secretary, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan and Chief Executive Officer, Sindh Infrastructure Development Company. Besides, he held various positions at Federal, Provincial and Divisional/District administration levels.

He earned his Master degree from London School of Economics, UK. He is a Britannia Chevening Scholar and also a lead international fellow in the field of sustainable development. Further to this, he has been particularly associated with economic, financial, and structural reforms initiatives at various levels. During the span of his service, he has widely travelled and represented Pakistan at various international forums.

Presently, Muhammad Sualeh Ahmad Faruqui is serving as Federal Commerce Secretary, Government of Pakistan.