ISLAMABAD ( SPECIAL REPORT)
Prime Minister Raja Perviaz Ashraf appointed
Though a well-read civil servant, Dr Qadir has been more into commerce and agriculture departments, a career profile which does not make him an ideal selection for his new post.
A PhD in development studies from the TCU, Louisiana, USA, Dr Qadir has served as the commissioner of Naseerabad, director general and additional secretary in the president`s secretariat, joint secretary in the commerce ministry, Pakistan`s economic minister and deputy permanent representative at the World Trade Organisation, secretary of agriculture and cooperatives and additional secretary of health in Balochistan.