According to original job requirements, which were subsequently amended, the chief economist was also required to have at least 10 years of experience in economic policymaking. He also faced resistance from the Economist Group as the slot of chief economist originally belonged to that group. The Economist Group is one of the technocrat groups constituted under the Civil Service Reforms of 1973. Dr Ali Bat Khan, Joint Chief Economist Operations, is junior to Wasti. Joint Chief Economist Macroeconomics Samiullah retired last week.

Source: The Express Tribune January 05, 2018 05:37 UTC