Khurram Abdullah To Take Charge As Engro Powergen Qadirpur CEO On October 15
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✧ GENERATE BRIEFING
Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited (EPQL), a subsidiary of Engro Energy Limited, has appointed Khurram Abdullah as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 15, 2026. In a corporate disclosure submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the board confirmed that outgoing CEO Athar Abrar Khwaja has resigned from the chief executive role and been co-opted as a director on the company's board to fill a casual vacancy. Key corporate and operational highlights of the management transition include: Tenure & Governance Alignment: Both Abdullah and Khwaja will serve in their respective roles for the remainder of the current board term, which will conclude on the date of EPQL's next election of directors. Two Decades of Sector Expertise: Abdullah brings over 20 years of technical, commercial, and strategy leadership within Pakistan’s power and industrial sectors, having held key positions at K-Electric and Hub Power Company (HUBCO). He previously served EPQL during 2014–2015 as group lead for technical and commercial operations.
Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited (EPQL), a subsidiary of Engro Energy Limited, has appointed Khurram Abdullah as its chief executive officer (CEO) with effect from October 15, 2026, replacing Athar Abrar Khwaja, who has resigned from the position and joined the company’s board as a director.
The company disclosed the management change in a notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday. Abdullah will serve as CEO for the remainder of the current term, which will end on the date of the next election of directors.
Khwaja has been co-opted as a director to fill a casual vacancy on the board. He will also hold the position for the remainder of the current board term.
Executive Profile and Industry Track Record
Abdullah brings more than 20 years of experience in Pakistan’s energy and industrial sectors. He has held senior technical, commercial and strategy roles at K-Electric and The Hub Power Company (HUBCO), including responsibilities for technical, commercial and contracts functions.
He previously worked at Engro Powergen Qadirpur between 2014 and 2015, serving as group lead for technical and commercial matters. Abdullah holds a bachelor’s degree from NED University of Engineering and Technology and an MBA from the Institute of Business Management.
Operational Asset Footprint
EPQL is an independent power producer established in 2006 and headquartered in Karachi. It operates a 217-megawatt combined-cycle power plant near Qadirpur in Ghotki district, Sindh. The facility began commercial operations in March 2010.
The plant primarily uses permeate gas from the Qadirpur gas field, a by-product that was previously flared, while high-speed diesel serves as backup fuel. The facility contributes to Pakistan’s electricity supply by using this gas resource for power generation.
