Mr. Qumar Sarwar Abbasi joined the Civil Service in 1994 through the 22nd Common Training Programme. He is an alumni of Institute for Development Policy & Management, University of Manchester (UK) from where he acquired his MA (Econ.) Development Administration and Management. He also holds an MA in International Relations.
During his career in the Civil Service Mr. Abbasi has served in different Ministries / Organizations of the Federal Government. His recent postings included Additional Secretary (HRM/CF), Ministry of Finance, Executive Director (Ops), CPEC, Authority; Senior Joint Secretary Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives; Joint Secretary to the Cabinet; Joint Secretary, Ministry of Finance; Joint Secretary (World Bank-China-Debt Management), EAD and Joint Secretary (PAC), National Assembly. He is married with three children.