As of September 2025, Dr. Kazim Niaz, a senior BPS-22 officer and former Federal Secretary for Economic Affairs, has been serving as the Alternate Executive Director for the World Bank Group. He represents a constituency including Pakistan, Iran, and other countries, bringing over 29 years of public service experience to the role. 

 

Key Details of Dr. Kazim Niaz's Appointment:

  • Role: Alternate Executive Director for the World Bank Group (representing Afghanistan, Algeria, Ghana, Iran, Libya, Morocco, Pakistan, and Tunisia).
  • Term: Commenced in September 2025.
  • Background: Formerly served as the Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA) in Pakistan, where he managed key partnerships with international financial institutions.
  • Experience: Holds over 29 years of experience in public service, including roles such as Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 

     

Dr. Niaz has been involved in high-level negotiations, including financing projects with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). 

Source: World Bank