SSGC Chairman Asif Inam Appointment Receives Strong Endorsement
SSGC Chairman Asif Inam has been widely welcomed by the business community, with prominent industrialist Malik Khuda Bakhsh describing his appointment as a major positive development for Pakistan’s gas and energy sector.
Speaking in Karachi on January 7, 2026, Malik Khuda Bakhsh—President of Pakistan Business Group (Karachi Region), Convener of FPCCI’s Energy Standing Committee, and Senior Vice Chairman of PPD—extended heartfelt congratulations to **Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry Vice President Asif Inam on assuming the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC).
SSGC Chairman Asif Inam’s Industrial and Global Experience
Malik Khuda Bakhsh stated that SSGC Chairman Asif Inam is a distinguished Pakistani businessman with deep roots in the textile and cotton sectors. He highlighted that Asif Inam is not only Vice President of FPCCI but also an active leader of the United Business Group.
With extensive international exposure across the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, Canada, Middle East, and Far East, Asif Inam has gained invaluable insights into global trade, industrial operations, and energy management.
SSGC Chairman Asif Inam’s Expertise in Energy and Textiles
According to Malik Khuda Bakhsh, SSGC Chairman Asif Inam possesses exceptional knowledge of cotton varieties, textile production systems, and national energy challenges—particularly those affecting export-oriented industries.
His views on economic policy, trade competitiveness, and industrial growth are widely respected and frequently featured across national media platforms. Malik Khuda Bakhsh noted that this combination of industrial and energy-sector understanding makes Asif Inam uniquely suited to lead SSGC at a critical time.
Leadership Roles and Corporate Achievements
Malik Khuda Bakhsh further shared that SSGC Chairman Asif Inam serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Diamond International Corporation Limited, a major textile spinning enterprise with an annual turnover of approximately Rs 12 billion.
Additionally, he is Chairman and Director of Cotton Mills Limited, another leading spinning mill with an annual turnover of around Rs 14 billion. These achievements, he said, reflect strong governance, operational discipline, and strategic vision.
High Expectations from SSGC Chairman Asif Inam
Malik Khuda Bakhsh emphasized that SSGC Chairman Asif Inam is a valuable national asset for the gas sector. He expressed hope that under his leadership, long-standing energy-related issues faced by the business and industrial community would be addressed with dedication, transparency, and efficiency.
He added that the business community expects reforms that ensure reliable gas supply, cost efficiency, and improved coordination between energy institutions and industrial stakeholders.
Congratulations to Newly Elected SSGC Directors
Malik Khuda Bakhsh also congratulated the newly elected SSGC Board members, including Zuhair Siddiqui, Saira Najeeb Ahmed, Usman Ahmed Chaudhry, Muhammad Dawood Bazai, Muhammad Akram, Muhammad Rehan Hashmi, Mohammad Ali Khan, Khalid Rahman, Salima Feerasta, and Navaid Malik, expressing confidence that the new board will contribute positively to Pakistan’s energy sector.
