Syed Mohibullah Shah
A Profile in Public Leadership, Investment Strategy, and Economic Policy

Syed Mohibullah Shah is a distinguished Pakistani public administrator, investment strategist, and economic policy analyst whose career spans more than three decades of senior leadership in government and advisory roles.

With extensive experience in public administration, trade development, and investment promotion, he has played a meaningful role in shaping Pakistan’s economic and institutional landscape.

Leadership at the Highest Level of Government

Syed Mohibullah Shah served in a senior capacity within the Prime Minister’s Secretariat during the second administration of Benazir Bhutto (1993–1996). As Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, he operated at the center of federal governance, coordinating policy across ministries and providing administrative leadership at the highest executive level.

In this role, he ensured policy alignment, oversaw strategic governance processes, and supported national administrative affairs during a period of economic reform and institutional strengthening.

Driving Investment Policy — Board of Investment

From October 1993 to September 1996, he headed Pakistan’s Board of Investment (BOI), leading national efforts to attract foreign direct investment and improve investor facilitation mechanisms.

The BOI focused on regulatory streamlining, federal-provincial coordination, and positioning Pakistan as a competitive global investment destination.

Strengthening Pakistan’s Export Strategy — TDAP

In July 2008, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), serving until October 2010. He directed Pakistan’s export promotion and trade development initiatives.

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