Professional Summary

 Former civil servant with over 29 years of leadership in public administration, governance, peacebuilding, and policy development across economic planning, petroleum, maritime, and tribal integration sectors. Served as Chief Economist for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, driving evidence-based policies that increased development funding by 15%. Chaired Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) and served on boards of major state-owned enterprises (e.g., PSO, OGDCL, PNSC), leading committees on procurement, HR, business development, and ESG. Internationally experienced in the USA, Germany, and with the Asian Development Bank, with expertise in conflict transformation and capacity building. Co-authored Towards Understanding Pukhtoon Jirga (2005), a seminal work on indigenous peacebuilding. Fluent in English, Urdu, Sindhi, Pashto, and Punjabi, with a proven record of stakeholder engagement across diverse sectors.

Professional Experience

Retired Senior Civil Servant

Pakistan Administrative Service, Peshawar, Pakistan

March 2025 – Present

• Pursuing a PhD in International Relations at the University of Peshawar, focusing on governance and peacebuilding in post-conflict regions.
• Leading the establishment of a law college at Pakistan Educational Foundation University College, Peshawar, to advance legal education and community development.

Managing Director (Acting Charge)

Saindak Metal Limited, Pakistan

2024 – 2025

• Directed strategic operations for a state-owned mining company, enhancing efficiency in copper and gold production.
• Collaborated with international partners to align operations with global sustainability and governance standards.

Additional Secretary Petroleum

Government of Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan

2021 – March 2025

• Formulated national petroleum policies, driving regulatory reforms and energy sector sustainability, impacting national economic stability.
• Served as ex-officio director on boards of PSO, OGDCL, Mari Petroleum, PPL, SSGC, SNGPL, PLL, and GHPL; chaired Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL), leading committees on procurement, HR, business development, and ESG, enhancing governance and operational efficiency.

Additional Secretary, Ministry of Maritime Affairs

Government of Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan

2023

• Developed policies for maritime trade and port operations, strengthening Pakistan’s global trade infrastructure.
• Served as ex-officio director on boards of Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC), Port Qasim Authority (PQA), and Karachi Port Trust (KPT), enhancing strategic oversight and governance.

Director General

National Institute of Management, Pakistan Academy for Rural Development, Provincial Services Academy, Peshawar

2020 – 2021

• Designed and led training programs for 500+ civil servants, enhancing leadership in governance and rural development.
• Strengthened institutional frameworks through innovative capacity-building initiatives.
• Secretary, Higher Education Department
• Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Peshawar 2020
• Spearheaded reforms to improve access to higher education, overseeing policy implementation for 30+ institutions.
•  Managed multimillion-dollar budgets, enhancing educational infrastructure and academic quality.

Secretary, Housing Department

Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar

2019 – 2020

• • Developed housing policies, delivering affordable housing for 10,000+ residents via public-private partnerships.
• • Addressed infrastructure challenges to promote sustainable urban development.

Secretary, Auqaf Department

Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar

2018 – 2019

• Administered religious endowments worth PKR 500 million annually, ensuring transparency and public trust.
• Implemented community welfare programs to enhance social cohesion.

Secretary, Law and Order (Merged Areas)

Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar

2017 – 2018

• Formulated governance and security policies for newly merged tribal areas, promoting peace and stability.
• Collaborated with local leaders and law enforcement to implement community-based peacebuilding initiatives.

Secretary, Administration (Establishment)

Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar

2015 – 2017

• Streamlined administrative processes across 20+ government departments, improving efficiency.
• Led HR reforms, enhancing public sector accountability and performance.

Commercial Counselor

Consulate General of Pakistan, Frankfurt, Germany

2010 – 2014

• Promoted trade and investment, securing positive trade balance in favour of Pakistan and crossing 1 billion US $ in mutual trade.
• Represented Pakistan in international trade forums, strengthening bilateral economic ties with Germany and organised participation Pakistani companies in trade fairs like Heimtextile, Medica, Ambiente etc in Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf and Cologne etc.

Managing Director

Small Industries Development Board, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

2008 – 2010

• Supported 1,000+ small businesses, creating 5,000+ jobs through entrepreneurship programs.
• Implemented skill development initiatives to enhance market competitiveness.

Chief Economist

Planning & Development Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

2005 – 2008 (Oct 2005 – Nov 2006; Jun 2007 – Mar 2008)

• Developed evidence-based economic policies, increasing regional development funding by 15%.
• Conducted macroeconomic analyses to guide infrastructure and social sector projects.
• Advised on strategic planning, aligning KP’s development goals with national frameworks.

District Coordination Officer

Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

2006 – 2007

• Managed district administration in a conflict-prone region, overseeing PKR 200 million in projects.
• Facilitated peacebuilding through community engagement.

Assistan Capacity Development Specialist

Asian Development Bank, Pakistan

2004 – 2005

• Designed capacity-building programs, training 300+ officials in decentralized governance.
• Authored the Manual for Musalihat Anjumans, enhancing community-based dispute resolution.

Assistant Political Agent

Khar, Bajaur Agency

2000 – 2001

• Administered governance in a tribal region, supporting peacebuilding via indigenous systems.
• Improved access to education and healthcare for 10,000+ residents through development projects.

Assistant Commissioner

Chitral & Matta, Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

1998 – 2000

• Managed sub-district administration, delivering education and infrastructure programs.
• Strengthened local governance through stakeholder collaboration.

Officer, Air Defence Weapons Control Branch

Pakistan Air Force

1987 – 1995

• Served in operational and leadership roles, developing strategic and crisis management skills.
• Completed rigorous training programs, earning promotions for operational excellence.

Education

Enrolled in a PhD in International Relations (2021–Present) at the University of Peshawar, focusing on governance and peacebuilding. 

Holds an MA in Conflict Transformation (2001–2003) from Eastern Mennonite University, USA, specializing in peacebuilding and mediation, and an MA in Political Science (1990–1992) from the University of Peshawar. Earned a B.Sc in Aero Sciences (1984–1986) from PAF Academy Risalpur, an F.Sc (1981–1983) from PAF College Sargodha, and Matriculation (1977–1981) from Cadet College Petaro.

Professional Training

• National Management Course, Senior Management Course, Mid-Career Management Course (16–20 weeks each), Civil Services Academy, Lahore
• Common Training Program & Specialized Training Program (18 months), Civil Services Academy, Lahore
• JICA Training on Development Studies (6 weeks), Japan
• Economic Development Training (4 weeks), China
• Numerous seminars on governance, peacebuilding, and public policy in the USA, Germany, Japan, China, South Korea, India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Russia, Singapore and Afghanistan.

Skills

• Governance & Policy: Strategic planning, economic policy formulation, public sector reform, and corporate governance in state-owned enterprises.
• Peacebuilding: Conflict resolution, community-based dispute resolution, and indigenous peacebuilding frameworks.
• Economic Analysis: Macroeconomic policy development, data-driven decision-making, and resource allocation.
• Leadership: Chaired boards and committees (e.g., PLL, procurement, ESG), managing diverse teams in government, international, and corporate settings.
• Languages: Fluent in English, Urdu, Sindhi, Pashto, and Punjabi.
• International Exposure: Extensive experience in the USA, Germany, Japan, China, South Korea, India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Russia, Singapore and Afghanistan.

Publications

• Manual for Musalihat Anjumans (2004), authored for the Asian Development Bank under the Local Government Ordinance 2001.
• Towards Understanding Pukhtoon Jirga: An Indigenous Way of Peacebuilding and More (2005), co-authored, available at UW-Madison Libraries.