Currently serving as Secretary General of Institute of Planners Pakistan (IPP), a body incorporated in Pakistan, which acts as a professional advisory body of town planning community, education and professional practices in Pakistan.

1. To closely work and liaise with SJ Head Office and South Asia & Middle East Office on strategic planning to keep posted/updated on various urban sector opportunities in the region for organizational growth in the urban sector.2. To structure and manage SJ-SMEC-EGC Urban Planning and Development Section to undertake feasibilities, Town Planning, Buildings, Industries and SEZs and allied works/projects etc.3. Planning for the new projects, development and expansion of new business for… Show more 1. To closely work and liaise with SJ Head Office and South Asia & Middle East Office on strategic planning to keep posted/updated on various urban sector opportunities in the region for organizational growth in the urban sector.2. To structure and manage SJ-SMEC-EGC Urban Planning and Development Section to undertake feasibilities, Town Planning, Buildings, Industries and SEZs and allied works/projects etc.3. Planning for the new projects, development and expansion of new business for SJ-SMEC-EGC in and outside Pakistan specifically Pakistan, Afghanistan, Central Asian Republics (CAR), and Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region in coordination with BD section and other Sectional Heads;4. Assist BD Department and Urban Planning in preparing and follow up of EOIs, RFQs, proposals, studies execution etc. of projects relating to Urban and Industrial Planning;5. Assemble/ induct (within budgetary limits and with prescribed approvals) a competent team for the Urban Planning according to work load and run it professionally, ensuring quality;6. Prepare and submit designs including all related reports/documents and secure design approvals from the Clients and others concerned;7. Support SJ-SMEC-EGC PAC Regional Functional Management, Team Leaders, Project Managers, Resident Engineers to deal with design and project management matters on projects and travel within the Division when necessary; 8. To maintain effective liaison with Clients and make necessary presentations on projects; 9. Collect and maintain a list of experienced high level experts / independent specialists and sub-consultants for various urban planning / built-environment studies etc. who could be invited on short term basis to provide expert advice on urban planning related jobs whenever required; 10. To achieve given/planned physical and budgetary targets for each year. Show less

Working on various urban planning and policy formulation assignments. A few of my responsibilities are given as:(i) Responsible for input into various urban planning exercises including preparation of PC-I, PC-II, EOI and RFP; (ii) Team-member of Punjab Spatial Strategy from Government of the Punjab under the World Bank funded Program4Results, Jobs and Competitive Mission.(iii) Team-member of Route Finalization of Alignment of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for Eastern… Show more Working on various urban planning and policy formulation assignments. A few of my responsibilities are given as:(i) Responsible for input into various urban planning exercises including preparation of PC-I, PC-II, EOI and RFP; (ii) Team-member of Punjab Spatial Strategy from Government of the Punjab under the World Bank funded Program4Results, Jobs and Competitive Mission.(iii) Team-member of Route Finalization of Alignment of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for Eastern, Central & Western Routes;(iv) Team-member of planning of a new city (600 sq. km area) at/around Lillah Interchange on Motorway M-2 Corridor; (v) Urban regeneration planner for Wahdat Colony, Lahore (254 acres of land) in central city to make it a thriving economic hub.(vi) Team-member of Consultancy Services for preparation of Detailed Design and Construction Supervision of Sewerage & Sanitary System of Gilgit City, Pakistan; (vii) Team Leader for Soon Valley Eco-Tourism Master Plan, Pakistan (an environmental safeguard approach towards protecting and managing two Ramsar wetlands in Soon Valley);(viii) Team Leader for Economic Growth through Cultural Heritage Tourism in Punjab Project (Various Gurdwaras in Punjab, Shrines at Uch Sharif, Taxila Valley as World Heritage Site; Mankiala Stupa, Katas Raj Temples)(ix) Deputy Team Leader for Peri Urban Structure Plans for cities of Gujranwala & Multan under the World Bank funded Punjab Cities Governance Improvement Project (PCGIP);(x) Contributing author in drafting of Punjab Town & Country Planning Act, 2016;(xi) Contributing author in the Punjab Building Rules, 2016 (Draft)(xii) Lead author in drafting of Framework for Dealing with Dangerous Buildings in Punjab;(xiii) Time-to-time inputs in various policy-making, revision, updating exercises for cities of Punjab;(xiv) Attend meetings and assign tasks to lower formation. Show less

1. Liaison for the consultant selection process for future projects of LDA Lahore such as Integrated Strategic Development Plan for Lahore Region 2035 (ISDP-35);2. Responsible for design coordination for Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project;3. Coordinate public round-table events and gives planning advice for the projects in hand;4. Receives recommendations from staff and apprise the management for decision making;5. Lead authority-wide efforts to promote and operationalize… Show more 1. Liaison for the consultant selection process for future projects of LDA Lahore such as Integrated Strategic Development Plan for Lahore Region 2035 (ISDP-35);2. Responsible for design coordination for Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project;3. Coordinate public round-table events and gives planning advice for the projects in hand;4. Receives recommendations from staff and apprise the management for decision making;5. Lead authority-wide efforts to promote and operationalize planning programmes, developing policies, projects, plans, and programs for senior management to review and implement where feasible and desirable;6. Responsible for deciding applications for approval of land subdivision as per government's policies, recommending NOCs for development etc.; 7.Perform duties assigned by the Chief Metropolitan Planner. Show less

1. Responsible for input into various strategic policies regarding urban planning at Lahore Divisional level;2. Technical Inputs in Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project 3. Inhouse planner for RRUDP - Phase I (Historical Rehabilitation of Jahangir Tomb) with a focus to tourism, cultural and recreational elements;4. Designed a waterfront theme park on the right bank of Ravi River;5. Project Cost calculations;6. Various feasibility reports;7. Technical Inputs for… Show more 1. Responsible for input into various strategic policies regarding urban planning at Lahore Divisional level;2. Technical Inputs in Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project 3. Inhouse planner for RRUDP - Phase I (Historical Rehabilitation of Jahangir Tomb) with a focus to tourism, cultural and recreational elements;4. Designed a waterfront theme park on the right bank of Ravi River;5. Project Cost calculations;6. Various feasibility reports;7. Technical Inputs for consultant selection for various projects of LDA & Punjab government on PPP mode and public-sector funded projects. Show less

Punjab Cities Governance Improvement Project for Pakistan is a Word Bank funded project which aims to support the province of Punjab's cities in strengthening systems for improved planning, resource management, and accountability, and to improve the province of Punjab's capacity to respond promptly and effectively to an eligible crisis or emergency.My responsibilities include:(i) Lead and coordinate the multidisciplinary team for timely deliverables;(ii) Provide inputs into the… Show more Punjab Cities Governance Improvement Project for Pakistan is a Word Bank funded project which aims to support the province of Punjab's cities in strengthening systems for improved planning, resource management, and accountability, and to improve the province of Punjab's capacity to respond promptly and effectively to an eligible crisis or emergency.My responsibilities include:(i) Lead and coordinate the multidisciplinary team for timely deliverables;(ii) Provide inputs into the advice given by the Project Team Leader on matters of urban planning and governance to the District Government administration; (iii) Develop a detailed work plan;(iv) Assessing the data requirements and collection methodologies;(v) Supervising the GIS Technical Support Team’s work;(vi) Identify and manage risks associated with project implementation;(vii) Coordination of all activities relating to the project;(viii) Building a robust and healthy relationship with partner institutions;(ix) Assess planning and policy development process and links to governance and service delivery;(x) Based on team inputs, undertake an overarching institutional analysis of urban planning practices in Faisalabad;(xi) Contributing in the Technical Report submissions as and when required.(xii) Attend meetings and stakeholders consultations. Show less

Bahrain’s urban fabric provides unique opportunities for built-environment professionals to work on various exercises to solve the contemporary issues faced by old towns and villages; with this context I am working on various planning studies / projects for improvement of socio-economic opportunities and physical planning of the selected areas. My job responsibilities include:(i) Developing Objectives and Strategies - Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and… Show more Bahrain’s urban fabric provides unique opportunities for built-environment professionals to work on various exercises to solve the contemporary issues faced by old towns and villages; with this context I am working on various planning studies / projects for improvement of socio-economic opportunities and physical planning of the selected areas. My job responsibilities include:(i) Developing Objectives and Strategies - Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them; (ii) Project goal setting and make the project schedule to drive the study team for goal achievement;(iii) Planning studies for the action areas including housing analysis, socio-economic data collection and analysis (Urban Design, Circulation, Housing, Land Use Analysis etc.);(iv) Physical and social infrastructure assessment;(v) Assess the feasibility of proposals and identify necessary changes;(vi) Provide informed-decisions about the impacts of proposed urban design projects on economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, or environmental regulations;(vii) Identifying, consulting & managing stakeholders priorities and alignment with the project goals;(viii) Providing support to the Urban Design Team for production of various proposals for the selected areas; (ix) Attend meetings and organizing stakeholder workshops / presentations for enhanced public participation and recommending appropriate actions as per the agreed plan. Show less

Bahrain has witnessed a tremendous urbanization in the past decades whereby their traditional villages and old areas have now become a part of the urban fabric which present a multitude of urban decay and not at par with the contemporary urban development in the Kingdom. With this background, I am working on:(i) Urban & Village Revitalization Programme, an Initiative by the Ministry to have a unified, central planning approach towards solving issues of old urban fabric and urban… Show more Bahrain has witnessed a tremendous urbanization in the past decades whereby their traditional villages and old areas have now become a part of the urban fabric which present a multitude of urban decay and not at par with the contemporary urban development in the Kingdom. With this background, I am working on:(i) Urban & Village Revitalization Programme, an Initiative by the Ministry to have a unified, central planning approach towards solving issues of old urban fabric and urban villages in the Kingdom;(ii) Preparing a variety of study reports and related information for decision-making purposes;(iii) Coordinating department activities with other departments and outside agencies as needed;(iv) Detailed Urban Regeneration Master Planning Studies for the targeted areas; organizing Field Studies, Need Assessment, Selection Criteria & Area Prioritization & Data Analysis;(v) Making detailed urban regeneration / revitalization / conservation / master plans for the targeted areas including detailed designing / Plans of urban villages & old fabric areas;(vi) GIS data analysis including Urban Design, Circulation, Housing, Land Use Analysis etc.;(vii) Legal Framework to carry on the planning & management of urban & village renewal programmes and projects;(viii) Making sure the regeneration plans reflect and are made in line with National Planning & Development Strategies (NPDS);(ix) Attend meetings and organizing stakeholder workshops / presentations for enhanced public participation and recommending appropriate actions as per the agreed plan;(x) Evaluating urban regeneration plans on urban indicators (Global City Indicators) basis and making sure the plans reflect in positive directions in the indices and indicators; (xi) Successfully delivered the Urban Regeneration Plans for 10 villages and 2 urban areas in the year 2012-13. Show less

Worked on multi-faceted urban planning & development issues in Multan city within controlled area of MDA. Job functions include but not limited to: i. Advising on Urban Planning;ii. Leading the in-house planning & design team to design & conceptualise master plans and develop land subdivisions as per standards & requirements, survey plans, transportation planning, waste management & other technical feasibilities related to new housing, urban development applications and… Show more Worked on multi-faceted urban planning & development issues in Multan city within controlled area of MDA. Job functions include but not limited to: i. Advising on Urban Planning;ii. Leading the in-house planning & design team to design & conceptualise master plans and develop land subdivisions as per standards & requirements, survey plans, transportation planning, waste management & other technical feasibilities related to new housing, urban development applications and infrastructure;iii. Receiving & reviewing land use permits, design review applications, zoning & planning amendments for conformance with Master Plan, Zoning, & Subdivision Ordinances and other requirements; and prepare staff reports recommending appropriate action;iv. Initiating & proceeding development proposals / actions for informal settlements regularization within the purview of government policies and statutory requirements;v. Reviewing of the technical proposals as per approved city development plan on environmental screening, physical and socio-economic criteria; vi. Evaluating land use proposals for conformity to established plans & zoning codes; evaluating proposals' development impact as they relate to the adopted codes & plans of the City, preparing reports and make appropriate recommendationsvii. Responsible for ensuring city development as per approved Master Plan of Multan city;viii. Contributing in preparation of Integrated Master Plan of Multan 2008 -2028 & liaison with Consultant;ix. Periodic review of different policies & regulations of MDA Multan including Commercialization, Land Use, Development & Building Control etc. as per directions of the concerned Government quarters; x. Facilitating and monitoring private sector development projects in accordance with MDA Regulations, Govt’s directives and approved Master Plan of city;xi. Ensuring effective development & building control by exercising the powers conferred upon by the Punjab Development of Cities Act 1976. Show less

i. Assessment of Tourism facilities in Murree;ii. Coordinate and preparation of questionnaires / performas for different tourism surveys including Transportation, Tourist Origin Destination, Tourist Information Surveys, QualiTests, Land Use Surveys etc. as per the project requirement;iii. Contribution in the Technical Reports submitted to the TDCP, Govt. of the Punjab on Tourism, Environment and Spatial Patterns; iv. Development of Master Plan Policies for Tourism, Environment and… Show more i. Assessment of Tourism facilities in Murree;ii. Coordinate and preparation of questionnaires / performas for different tourism surveys including Transportation, Tourist Origin Destination, Tourist Information Surveys, QualiTests, Land Use Surveys etc. as per the project requirement;iii. Contribution in the Technical Reports submitted to the TDCP, Govt. of the Punjab on Tourism, Environment and Spatial Patterns; iv. Development of Master Plan Policies for Tourism, Environment and Urban Development;v. Identification of Capital Improvement / Tourism Infrastructure Projects;vi. Development of Urban Regeneration Policy for Murree:vii. Identification of key areas for Urban Regeneration / Renewal;viii. Development of Tourism Inventory and Tourist Information System for Murree;ix. Various Report Writing such as Inception Report, Situational Analysis Report, Master Plan Report and Action Area Studies. Show less

Worked as an Associate Planner with this firm and have successfully delivered several projects related to i. Design services for Town Planning, Land Sub Division Plans, Designing of Housing, Commercial & Industrial Development Schemes as per rules and regulations of the government;ii. Presentation drawings; preparation of building application sets for Planning Permission and making submission applications;iii. Infrastructure Projects; iv. GIS and Spatial Data Management… Show more Worked as an Associate Planner with this firm and have successfully delivered several projects related to i. Design services for Town Planning, Land Sub Division Plans, Designing of Housing, Commercial & Industrial Development Schemes as per rules and regulations of the government;ii. Presentation drawings; preparation of building application sets for Planning Permission and making submission applications;iii. Infrastructure Projects; iv. GIS and Spatial Data Management, assisting in GIS based land use survey maps, v. Planning Studies such as Traffic Impact Assessments, Environmental Studies etc. Show less

Non-Profit, Non Governmental work on environment and development issues of human settlements.Project Development & Monitoring Guidance to various NGOs: Advising on different issues of social development to various NGOs. Advisory services include projects on Bonded Labor, Vocational Education, Advocacy Campaigns, and Environment. Services include budgetary, administration and project monitoring aspects of above mentioned sectors and coordination with donors and project… Show more Non-Profit, Non Governmental work on environment and development issues of human settlements.Project Development & Monitoring Guidance to various NGOs: Advising on different issues of social development to various NGOs. Advisory services include projects on Bonded Labor, Vocational Education, Advocacy Campaigns, and Environment. Services include budgetary, administration and project monitoring aspects of above mentioned sectors and coordination with donors and project proponents.Planning for Emergency Relief Operations (Confidential Client)Current Military operation against Taliban militants in Swat has led to one of the biggest internal migration within Pakistan that brought unprecedented problems and opportunities for government & non-governmental sector organizations. One of the biggest challenges is to cope with the existence of relief operations for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who are currently staying as refugees in the camps or living with host families in different parts of NWFP province. I led a key strategic planning exercise for establishing of Emergency Relief Operations System Planning. This assignment shall result in ongoing efforts to improve transparency and effectiveness of relief efforts in conflict zones by government and voluntary sector organizations. Also I was responsible for the temporary shelter plans for the refugees of war affected areas. Show less

Regional Development Strategy, South East Asia (Confidential location and Client)Strategy to facilitate urban acceleration over 30 year time horizon in a poor underdeveloped location in South East Asia. Strategy involves programme for the rapid development of urban and rural economic clusters, and investment in social & physical infrastructure resulting in improved living conditions, employment, GDP per capita & investment opportunities.Key outputs include a regional… Show more Regional Development Strategy, South East Asia (Confidential location and Client)Strategy to facilitate urban acceleration over 30 year time horizon in a poor underdeveloped location in South East Asia. Strategy involves programme for the rapid development of urban and rural economic clusters, and investment in social & physical infrastructure resulting in improved living conditions, employment, GDP per capita & investment opportunities.Key outputs include a regional structure plan and supporting policy statements, action area plans, implementation programmes for strategic infrastructure, and preliminary phasing strategies for land conversion and resettlement. My principle responsibilities include the following:(i) Development of an appropriate Programme & Project Planning for various aspects of Regional Planning & establishment of a Project Management Organization and System;(ii) Programme & Project Monitoring including various Progress Reports and Plan Monitoring & informing / updating management about the project's planned vs actual performance in terms of time schedule and appropriateness on Bi-Weekly & Monthly basis;(iii) Taking pro-active role in assisting & guiding the Planning & Design Team to be in line with the overall Programme - perpetually monitors project parameters and causes purposeful analysis to be carried out in order that concerned Project Managers initiate corrective management actions for implementation;(iv) Ensures forward planning on all implementation aspects of the Programme during planning & pre-execution phase and maintains management focus on project schedule during implementation phase;(v) Assisting in development of TORs & Contracts for Consultants and also assisting the consultants & in-house planning team for the Regional Structure Plan Scoping;(vi) Identifying Risks & maintaining a Risk Log Register & proposing appropriate mitigation; (vii) Development of a Data Management system (Various kinds of data). Show less

i. Town Planning (multiple projects) advise & support in achieving PAL Group’s project goals, facilitating unified reporting to Director Projects on all matters related to Planning & Coordination such as;a. Assist in conducting field investigations, surveys, impact studies (EIA, Traffic, Construction Environmental Management Plans and implementation plans for the same) etc.;b. Preparation of master planning implementation programme;c. Compiling and analyzing data on economic… Show more i. Town Planning (multiple projects) advise & support in achieving PAL Group’s project goals, facilitating unified reporting to Director Projects on all matters related to Planning & Coordination such as;a. Assist in conducting field investigations, surveys, impact studies (EIA, Traffic, Construction Environmental Management Plans and implementation plans for the same) etc.;b. Preparation of master planning implementation programme;c. Compiling and analyzing data on economic, social, regulatory and physical factors affecting plan development for neighborhood, housing, infrastructure, parks, traffic, environmental and landscape; d. Preparing, presenting and follow up of applications for planning permission (affection plans, construction permits, NOC etc.) from Abu Dhabi Municipality and other planning agencies;e. Town planning evaluation of the overall schemata of the land subdivision when required. (ii) Concept design evaluation and proposal development;(iii) Coordination in Contract Preparation & Management – governed by FIDIC;(iv) Coordination with QHSE Department for preparation & implementation of safety guidelines and procedures;(v) Assisting with marketing the planning services including preparing expressions of interest & tender documents;(vi) Project Planning / management & coordination among client-consultant and contractor ensuring preparation & presentation of project schedules, Progress monitoring, Cost & cash flow analysis and reporting effort for the projects;a. Responsible for understanding the complete project scope, project schedule objectives & developing & maintaining a plan and schedule to accomplish the same; b. Proactively assess progress, completion forecasts and provides solutions to mitigate schedule delays or optimize project completion;c. Cost Controlling using ERP. Show less

It is a multi-million dollars water front resort development on the Southern-rim of Mangla Lake in Pakistan (See website for more details). My responsibilities included the following:(i) Coordination on town planning, infrastructure development, construction & design issues amongst the Client-Consultant & Contractors;(ii) Business development proposals in the fields of resort & tourism development;(iii) Coordinating Project Construction Cash-flows and Forecasting;(iv) Feedback… Show more It is a multi-million dollars water front resort development on the Southern-rim of Mangla Lake in Pakistan (See website for more details). My responsibilities included the following:(i) Coordination on town planning, infrastructure development, construction & design issues amongst the Client-Consultant & Contractors;(ii) Business development proposals in the fields of resort & tourism development;(iii) Coordinating Project Construction Cash-flows and Forecasting;(iv) Feedback and active contribution on land-use planning and urban design of this resort & coordination with local planning authority on planning affairs;(v) Preparation of a draft planning & development control guidelines;(vi) Project Planning using Primavera & monitoring as per the procedures of the company;(vii) Setting procedures for extensive engineering documentation control & other management level assignments;(viii) Confirmation of Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs);(ix) Contract preparation & Management – FIDIC Pattern;(x) Environmental Planning & Management a. Supervising the Environmental Control Unit as Department Head for overall implementation & monitoring of Environmental Management Plans and CEMP as per EIA of the Project;b. Coordination & liaison with the EPA on Environmental Monitoring;c. Implementation and monitoring of (EIA) of the project; and d. Conducting Monthly Environmental Monitoring (Noise, Ambient Air and Mangla Lake & Ground Water Quality) during the construction phase of the project reporting to the Environmental Protection Department, Government of the Punjab for Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Environmental Monitoring Reports.e. Formulating HSE plans and implementation. Show less

(i) Assessment of the local recycling and scavenging initiatives;(ii) Socio-economic surveys and analysis;(iii) Environmental Assessment and review;(iv) Incorporating community concerns in the project activities and benefits;(v) Waste Management & Resource Utilization Planning; (vi) Assurance of Environmental Regulations throughout the project.(vii) Coordination and supervision for a 100M Ton/day recycling and waste composting plant.

(i) To assist and manage project activities on infrastructure, municipal service delivery and coordination with local staff;(ii) Preparation of cost estimates;(iii) Different Analysis related to urban planning, social housing & infrastructure management;(iv) To collect data and manage it for the use of the Project Team Lead; and(v) Contribution in the final report to the ADB Board.