Muhammad Iqbal Memon

Pakistani civil servant

Muhammad Iqbal Memon

Additional Chief Secretary of Home & Prisons Sindh
In office
September 2023 – Incumbent
Appointed by| Government of Sindh
Personal details
Born| Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Education| University of Essex, United Kingdom
Occupation| Civil Servant, Pakistan Administrative Service

Muhammad Iqbal Memon is a Pakistani civil servant in BPS-21 Grade, currently serving as the Additional Chief Secretary (Home & Prisons) for Sindh.[1] Memon belongs to the Pakistan Administrative Service and is presently posted in the Government of Sindh.

Iqbal's work during his tenure as Commissioner Karachi from October 2021 was largely focused on bring reforms to the Divisional Administration, as-well as streamlining multiple projects initiated by the Government of Sindh, effectively spearheading various infrastructure and social development projects[2][3] across the Division. As of recently, his work has been focused on providing relief to flood affected victims of the 2022 floods along with restoring Karachi's infrastructure after the record-breaking monsoons. Iqbal Memon plays a key role in policymaking and decision-making in the Government of Sindh[4][5][6]

Memon was promoted to the rank of Additional Chief Secretary (Provincial Government) / Additional Secretary (Federal Government) in 2020.

## Family and education

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Memon belongs to an influential family and is the second youngest out of his 5 siblings. Memon's father retired as an Assistant Commissioner during a period when they were granted magisterial powers. His brother; Farooq Azam Memon is also a Grade-21 Officer who currently serves as Chief Commissioner of Hyderabad.[7]

Muhammad Iqbal Memon attained a bachelors in urban development and holds two masters, one for rural development and another for economics which he obtained from the United Kingdom.

## Career

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Memon belongs to the Pakistan Administrative Service and serves as the Additional Chief Secretary (Home), and has served as the Commissioner Karachi Division from October 2021 till September 2023.[8] He has served as the Chairman Enquiries & Anti-Corruption Establishment,[9] one of the most coveted posts in the province from October 2020 till August 2021. Memon has also served as the Additional Chief Secretary (Services)[10] after his promotion to BPS-21[11] while also having served as the Secretary (General Administration).

Muhammad Iqbal Memon has served in the Government of Pakistan, Government of Sindh and Government of Balochistan. He is batch mates with Ahsan Mangi (PAS) and Hassan Naqvi (PAS). He served the Federal Government in the capacity of the Census Commissioner from 2018 to 2019.

Iqbal Memon began his career as an Assistant Commissioner in Balochistan province, after which his services were placed with the Government of Sindh. He has also served as the District Coordinating Officer (modern day Deputy Commissioner) and enjoyed magisterial powers in both District Khairpur and District Dadu. Memon rose to immense prominence after serving as the DCO of Dadu[12] during the historic 2010 super-floods where he was praised for his handling of the natural calamity by the Federal and Provincial Governments and international organizations.

Iqbal Memon has also served on key positions in the Chief Minister's Office of Sindh, having served as the Deputy Secretary (Staff) a coveted post and then Additional Secretary (Staff) in the early 2010s with then Chief Minister, Qaim Ali Shah.

Having an educational background in economics, Memon was the Chief Economist of Sindh in 2012.

## See also

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* Pakistan Administrative Service
* Chief Secretary Sindh
* Grade-22
* Secretary Establishment Division

## References

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1. ^ Release, Press (7 October 2021). "Iqbal Iqbal assumes charge of Commissioner Karachi". Brecorder. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
2. ^ "Hashish, Natalia win Jashan e Azadi Tennis Tournament titles". Latest News - The Nation. 29 August 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
3. ^ "Khalid Ahmed's Madhu Bala wins Independence Day Donkey Cart Race". Latest News - The Nation. 22 August 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
4. ^ "Commissioner Karachi visits flood victims' camps". Pakistan Observer. 30 August 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
5. ^ Azfar-ul-Ashfaque (2 September 2022). "Of 0.5m IDPs in Sindh, 14,450 take shelter in govt camps in Karachi". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
6. ^ APP (15 July 2022). "Commissioner orders officials to drain out rainwater". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
7. ^ Shah, Anjum (1 August 2022). "FBR transfers 20 senior officers in BS-20, BS-21". Pkrevenue.com. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
8. ^ Web Desk (4 October 2021). "Karachi gets Iqbal Memon as new Commissioner after major reshuffle". ARY NEWS. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
9. ^ "'Construction sector can grow if corrupt elements reined in'". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
10. ^ "Mohammed Iqbal Re-designated As Additional Chief Secy Services". UrduPoint. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
11. ^ Asad, Malik (1 February 2020). "Most among promoted officers belong to administrative services group". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
12. ^ "More floods peril in Pakistan". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 31 August 2022.