Professional Profile

• Malik Muhammad Ashiq Awan is a prominent figure in the industrial sector, with over 30 years of experience as the Chief Executive Officer of Adeel Shahbaz Steel Mills, located at Plot No. 36/37, Phase-IV, Industrial Estate Hattar, Haripur. His leadership extends beyond his own business, as he has served for the past decade as Chairman of the Hattar Association of Trade & Industries (HATI), where he champions the interests of the industrial community. Mr. Awan has held numerous influential positions, including three terms as President of the Haripur Chamber of Commerce & Industry (HCCI) and as a Member of various government and industrial boards such as the Worker Welfare Board KPK, the Social Security Governing Body, and the KP Economic Zone Development and Management Company (KPEZDMC). He has also served as Chairman of the Zonal Facilitation Committee (ZFC) Industrial Estate Hattar and as a Member of the Board of Investment KPK. In addition to his industrial expertise, Mr. Awan is dedicated to social service and community welfare. He has created thousands of job opportunities on a merit basis for residents of District Haripur and surrounding areas and has advocated for investor-friendly policies that have contributed to the growth of Industrial Estate Hattar into one of the largest and most successful industrial estates in KPK. His community initiatives include supporting labor welfare, securing grants and scholarships for workers’ families, and leading efforts to establish labor colonies within the estate. As Chairman of HATI, Mr. Awan’s primary focus is addressing critical issues for industrialists, such as reliable access to electricity, gas, and effective government liaison. His efforts aim to foster a supportive and sustainable environment for industry growth in the region. Contact Information Office Address: Chairman, Hattar Industrialists Association, Plot No. 15, Phase-III, Industrial Estate Hattar, Haripur Cell Phone: 0321-9801567