Karachi: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has announced the appointment of Mr. Syed Zakria Ali Shah as an ex-officio director on its Board of Directors, replacing Mr. Usman Ahmed Chaudhry. The decision was made public in a report dated August 11, 2026, in accordance with Rule 5.6.1(a) of the Stock Exchange Rules.

Mr. Shah serves as the Additional Secretary (Administration) at the Ministry of Energy, Petroleum Division, Government of Pakistan. His appointment reflects the continual reshuffling within the governmental framework that often sees the exchange of officials in key ministerial roles.

The transition marks a change in representation for the Ministry of Energy on the PPL board, which is a typical practice in government-linked entities to ensure alignment with current administrative strategies. The outgoing director, Mr. Chaudhry, previously held the same administrative position within the ministry, indicating a direct replacement process.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the appointment is part of routine governance practices that ensure the alignment of corporate strategies with national energy policies. The designated market category for PPL remains unchanged as the company continues its operations under the oversight of the Ministry of Energy.

The corporate reshuffle is not expected to impact PPL's operations significantly, as the ex-officio director role primarily focuses on representing the government's interests within the company’s strategic framework.