LAHORE - A spokesman for the Punjab Industrial Estate Development & Management Company (PIEDMC) on Monday informed that Maj. Gen. (Retd) Tariq Javed CEO PIE was recently admitted in Punjab Institute of Cardiology where he successfully underwent an angioplasty procedure. He has fully recovered now and has rejoined his duties after availing a short medical leave. On advice from his Cardiologist, Gen Javed has decided not to continue with his employment as CEO PIE. He has accordingly informed the Chairman Board of Directors PIE. Reputed to be a scrupulously honest and hard taskmaster, Gen Javed, joined PIE with rich experience. He had earlier been Chairman NHA and Director General of National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA). During 2007-2009, on Government of Pakistan (GOP) desire, he helped GOP, on honorary basis, in an ongoing dispute with a foreign firm before an international Tribunal, a case, which was finally won by GOP. He had taken some bold initiatives to revamp PIEDMC. The Colonization drive launched on the directions of Chief Minister Punjab was a resounding success. Mian Shahbaz Sharif, during his visit to PIE head office on October 22, 2010 highly commended the services of Gen Javed. He enjoyed full trust and support of the BOD, enabling him to solve longstanding issues. Haroon Khawaja, Chairman Chief Ministers Special Initiatives Entity and the Chairman PIE Mr. S M Tanveer have lauded the dedication of Gen Javed. They have expressed gratitude for his services, by virtue of which a remarkable turnaround has been achieved in PIEDMC, which is today a vibrant and financially sound Company. Gen Javed has agreed to continue to perform the duties as CEO, till the selection of a new incumbent, an advertisement for which will shortly appear in National dailies.