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Economic Affairs Division - Govt Of Pakistan

Hired by ADB to support the Economic Affairs Division on structural transformation , country programming and Portfolio Management on Climate Finance Coordination .

Islamabad, Islāmābād, Pakistan

Islamabad

Heading the Directorate on Innovation and Commercialization aimed at bringing research in synergy with the Industrial / corporate dynamics in the country . Moreover collaborating with the first National Science and Technology Park Of Pakistan to encourage start ups and businesses with an aim to encourage entrepreneurship. Also one of the Directors in NUST Holding (Pvt) Ltd ,a wholly owned subsidiary of NUST university which has also developed a diversified capital of highly experienced… Show more Heading the Directorate on Innovation and Commercialization aimed at bringing research in synergy with the Industrial / corporate dynamics in the country . Moreover collaborating with the first National Science and Technology Park Of Pakistan to encourage start ups and businesses with an aim to encourage entrepreneurship. Also one of the Directors in NUST Holding (Pvt) Ltd ,a wholly owned subsidiary of NUST university which has also developed a diversified capital of highly experienced academic specialists who have imparted advisories and consultancies in successful business ventures . Show less

Punjab, Pakistan

• Part of the board to analyze the issues pertaining to climate change and environment. guided the government on developing partnerships and action plans to mitigate / adapt to the effects and review the existing system for optimal performance.• Oversaw the capacity building policies and future strategies on accessing climate financing by government departments pertaining to energy, water management , agriculture, and disaster risk reduction (on implementing international commitments… Show more • Part of the board to analyze the issues pertaining to climate change and environment. guided the government on developing partnerships and action plans to mitigate / adapt to the effects and review the existing system for optimal performance.• Oversaw the capacity building policies and future strategies on accessing climate financing by government departments pertaining to energy, water management , agriculture, and disaster risk reduction (on implementing international commitments under the Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement ) Show less

Pakistan

Working with FAO Pakistan in collaboration with Ministry of Climate Change and Provincial Agriculture departments of Punjab and Sind on creating knowledge products on “ Climate change Implications on Agriculture Sector practices and water management for major crops in Indus Basin of Pakistan – A case of resource to climate resilient agriculture.

Lahore, Pakistan

Teaching "Principles of Management" in SDSB. The course focusses on management and is taught with real life examples from the field of Natural Resource Management and Public Policy endeavours by interaction with seasoned Bureaucrats and Politicians. The Students are exposed to Management in Public and Political sphere by holding panel discussion with experts.

Lahore, Pakistan

Advisor to the Centre for Business and Society (CBS) , Which is a platform that brings efforts and conversations at the intersection of business and society onto a wider stage of influence. The core objective of the centre is built on focus areas vital to Pakistanʼs social and economic sustainability, including social, ethical and environmental responsibility, diversity and inclusivity, as well as sustainable development goals.CBS was created at the successful conclusion of the Centre for… Show more Advisor to the Centre for Business and Society (CBS) , Which is a platform that brings efforts and conversations at the intersection of business and society onto a wider stage of influence. The core objective of the centre is built on focus areas vital to Pakistanʼs social and economic sustainability, including social, ethical and environmental responsibility, diversity and inclusivity, as well as sustainable development goals.CBS was created at the successful conclusion of the Centre for Governance & Public Management (CGPM) and the Assessment and Strengthening Program-LUMS. CBS has also expanded to contain all the centres of SDSB including the Social Enterprise Development Centre (SEDC). Show less

Islamabad , Pakistan

Working closely with commercial and development entities within the group to carry forward the Business Sustainability vision and mission of the organization by connecting it more robustly with global conservation challenges, effective communication and involving communities by creating a synergy between people, development and nature happening in complete harmony. The services were rendered to Tourism Promotion Services ( TPS) in calculating its carbon emission to give a robust response to… Show more Working closely with commercial and development entities within the group to carry forward the Business Sustainability vision and mission of the organization by connecting it more robustly with global conservation challenges, effective communication and involving communities by creating a synergy between people, development and nature happening in complete harmony. The services were rendered to Tourism Promotion Services ( TPS) in calculating its carbon emission to give a robust response to climate change. Hence obtaining the ultimate objective of emerging as a Responsible Business and a Leader in the region in Service/ hospitality arena Show less

Australia

• As a research associate and staff convened a course with Prof. Dr. Jamie Pittock on “Environment and Society”. Convened “Sustainable Development “with Dr. Lorrae Van Kerkhoff. The courses examined the domain of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The courses provided high quality technical inputs and oversight to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Core and cluster groups (Social, Economic, Environmental and Governance &Inclusivity).• Member of the Policy… Show more • As a research associate and staff convened a course with Prof. Dr. Jamie Pittock on “Environment and Society”. Convened “Sustainable Development “with Dr. Lorrae Van Kerkhoff. The courses examined the domain of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The courses provided high quality technical inputs and oversight to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Core and cluster groups (Social, Economic, Environmental and Governance &Inclusivity).• Member of the Policy, Institutions, Economics and Society (PIES) group which coordinates interdisciplinary research. Show less

Canberra, Australia

Convened a Master’s course in Poverty, HIV/AIDs and Development. Convened two other courses - “Introduction to International Development “and “International Human Rights”. The courses examine the evolution of related theories and approaches in a historical context, examining global issues like gender, poverty, globalisation and its impact on various communities. The teaching explores the role played by states, development agencies, donors and corporations in managing and exacerbating human… Show more Convened a Master’s course in Poverty, HIV/AIDs and Development. Convened two other courses - “Introduction to International Development “and “International Human Rights”. The courses examine the evolution of related theories and approaches in a historical context, examining global issues like gender, poverty, globalisation and its impact on various communities. The teaching explores the role played by states, development agencies, donors and corporations in managing and exacerbating human rights and development. Show less

Pakistan

•Coordinate WWF’s network policies and implementation strategies under its Global Programme Framework (GPF) as the focal person for WWF- Pakistan on climate change, water security and stewardship issues.•Supporting and designing influencing strategies on policies relating to water, integrated river basin management, food security and climate change. To fulfill this task, I have been exposed to working with international offices (UK, USA, South Africa, India, Nepal, Turkey) to see things in… Show more •Coordinate WWF’s network policies and implementation strategies under its Global Programme Framework (GPF) as the focal person for WWF- Pakistan on climate change, water security and stewardship issues.•Supporting and designing influencing strategies on policies relating to water, integrated river basin management, food security and climate change. To fulfill this task, I have been exposed to working with international offices (UK, USA, South Africa, India, Nepal, Turkey) to see things in a globular perspective and implement it at a national level.•Liaise with the mainstream government departments at national and provincial levels on environment and sustainable Development issues (climate change division, ministry of water and power, Planning Commission of Pakistan ,chambers of commerce , planning and development, irrigation department, environment protection department Public Health Department, Education etc)•Interact with International Donor/ Multilateral agencies such as World Bank, USAID, Asian Development Bank, European Union, DFID, UNDP, GIZ etc for project implementation on ground.•Best Water Management Practices and pollution abatement as climate change adaptations in water intensive, agriculture sectors such as Sugar, Pulp and paper, cotton, and leather Industry Show less

Lahore - Pakistan

•Report on Project achievements, impacts, bottlenecks, deviations and failures with reference to the Project Document (Logframe , budget and action plan)•Evaluate the completeness and thoroughness of all the policy and Planning instruments•Assess and evaluate the strength of institutional networking, stakeholder strengths and commitments.•Review and comment upon the communication strategy, the instruments deployed and measure outreach. •Review and comment upon the quality of the… Show more •Report on Project achievements, impacts, bottlenecks, deviations and failures with reference to the Project Document (Logframe , budget and action plan)•Evaluate the completeness and thoroughness of all the policy and Planning instruments•Assess and evaluate the strength of institutional networking, stakeholder strengths and commitments.•Review and comment upon the communication strategy, the instruments deployed and measure outreach. •Review and comment upon the quality of the outputs delivered•Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of different processes employed to achieve the project outputs and expected results•Review the original set of Objectively Verifiable Indicators (OVIs) with the objective of checking relevance to dynamic situations and developmentsPromoting Sustainable Consumption and Production practices to curb Climate change in the Switch – Asia Network Consortium ( Supported by the European Union)•Developing Risk Filters for the mitigation of Environmental degradation and Climate Change in the Indus Basin operative Agricultural and Industry•Calculating “Environmental footprint” of different sectors, their effects on supply chains (agriculture and irrigation issues) and the future risk attached to business/ agriculture as usual.•Actively involved with UN CEO Water Mandate and Alliance for Water Stewardship ( AWS- an International Consortium) Show less

Lahore - Pakistan

• Pioneer in establishing the department of Energy Conservation and Utilization.• Developed business plans and designed the proposed working structure• Designed energy conservation measures for media projection and coordinated with Stakeholders for energy conservation measures including consumers, Gas appliance manufacturers, Educational departments, Chambers of Commerce and government departments.• Coordinated and carried out a company-wide analysis on energy conservation and… Show more • Pioneer in establishing the department of Energy Conservation and Utilization.• Developed business plans and designed the proposed working structure• Designed energy conservation measures for media projection and coordinated with Stakeholders for energy conservation measures including consumers, Gas appliance manufacturers, Educational departments, Chambers of Commerce and government departments.• Coordinated and carried out a company-wide analysis on energy conservation and identified areas of waste in operations and consumption of gas. The task was done and recommendations were submitted as a report to the Energy Conservation wing (ENERCON) government of Pakistan.• Established and managed effective HS&E (Health, Safety and Environment) training programmes in order to achieve pro-environment behavior in the organization• Introduced the concept of proper implementation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as per international standards. • Conducted Environmental Impact Assessment within company for lying of new gas pipelines and ensured activities were in accordance with the Pakistan Environmental Protection act (PEPA 1997). Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Consultancy on “Community Development and Engagement on Climate Change Adaptations”(Policy Recommendations based upon field work), ‘A Vision for Victoria For 2010 and beyond’ initiative and Focusedon the issue of Climate Change by curtailing greenhouse gas emissions in Victorian households by the Victorian Government.Received Commendation from the Department

Melbourne, Australia

Tutor at Monash University , Sustainable Development in a Globalizing World (3rd year), Environmental Policy and Management (2nd year) and Environmental Hazards and Human Vulnerability (1st year).Supervised research of Bachelors students and marked assignments and exams

Fellowship, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Master'S Degree, Environmental Sustainability And International Development, Distinction

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, A+

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering, Honors (A+)

F.Sc, Pre-Engineering, A+