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Ali Mustafa Dar Appointed Advisor to Punjab CM on AI and Special Initiatives

Ali Mustafa Dar, son of Deputy PM Ishaq Dar and son-in-law of Nawaz Sharif, appointed as Advisor to Punjab Chief Minister on AI and Special Initiatives.
2026-02-09
Ali Mustafa Dar Appointed Advisor to Punjab CM on AI and Special Initiatives

Ali Mustafa Dar has been appointed as Advisor to the Chief Minister of Punjab on Artificial Intelligence and Special Initiatives, according to an official notification issued by the Punjab Chief Secretary.

The appointment positions Dar in a key advisory role, focusing on emerging technologies and special projects within the provincial government.

Ali Mustafa Dar is notably the son of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and the son-in-law of PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, highlighting his political lineage.

The government has not yet detailed the specific responsibilities of the advisory role, but experts expect the advisor to play a central part in shaping AI policy, digital governance, and special provincial initiatives.