The federal government has approved changes to the boards of three state-owned organisations, including HESCO, NESPAK and SEPCO.

The decisions were taken during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb at the Finance Division.

The committee approved the appointment of a Chairman/Independent Director at National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK) and changes to the Board of Directors of Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO).

It also approved an independent director’s appointment to the Board of Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO).

Science and Technology Minister Khalid Hussain Magsi, federal secretaries and senior officials from relevant government departments and regulatory bodies also attended the meeting.

During the meeting, Aurangzeb said government officials appointed as ex-officio directors should have relevant experience, professional capabilities and a clear understanding of the institutions they represent.

He stressed that these officials should be able to effectively represent their respective government divisions on the boards.