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Aftab Hussain named interim chairman of Pakistan Refinery Limited
The board approved the appointment on Oct. 14, 2026, citing immediate effect.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) announced that Aftab Hussain has been appointed interim chairman following the resignation of Tariq Kirmani on health grounds.
The board approved the appointment by circular resolution dated October 14, 2026, and the filing was made with the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday.
Hussain previously served as PRL’s Managing Director and CEO from 2011 to 2019 and remains a board member of both PRL and the Petroleum Institute of Pakistan. He has also sat on the boards of PARCO and Pak Gease Manufacturing Company Limited.
A chemical engineer with an MPA from IBA Karachi, Hussain brings over 45 years of oil‑refining experience, having participated in committees on oil pricing, deregulation and the 2023 Refining Policy with the Ministry of Energy.
Key facts
- Aftab Hussain appointed interim chairman of Pakistan Refinery Limited (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Appointment approved by board on October 14, 2026 (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Tariq Kirmani resigned as chairman and director on health grounds (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Hussain served as PRL Managing Director and CEO from 2011‑2019 (dailytimes.com.pk)
Sources
- [1] dailytimes.com.pk — originally reported as “Pakistan Refinery appoints interim chairman after Kirmani steps down”
