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Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

Primary focus is building and nurturing strategic partnerships globally, advancing the company's internationalisation goals. My role involves leveraging global networks to strategically position Engro and drive its objectives forward.Key Responsibilities and Contributions:- Global Partnerships: Lead efforts to build and nurture strategic partnerships with international organisations, governments, and academia, enabling Engro to expand into new markets and contribute to global initiatives.- Thought Leadership: Organise high-profile events featuring global experts, positioning Engro as a thought leader in areas like sustainability, energy, and social impact. Facilitate discussions on pressing global challenges.- Knowledge Sharing: Spearhead the Shahzada Dawood Learning Circles (SDLC), a series of knowledge-sharing circles that have engaged over 1,000 in-person participants and more than 5,000 virtual attendees, democratising learning across the organisation and fostering a culture of curiosity and innovation.- World Economic Forum Annual Meetings: Provide logistics and program support for Engro's delegation to the World Economic Forum in Davos, securing top-tier bilateral meetings and advancing Engro’s business objectives through strategic international engagements.- Advocacy: Represent Engro at international forums and conferences, promoting sustainable development while reinforcing the company's commitment to making a positive local and global impact.

Pakistan

Co-founded BYAC, a youth-led volunteer response system in Balochistan, PakistanBuilt organizational structures, developed the vision, mission, and goals, and mobilized volunteers to support disaster response, climate adaptation, health, and education services for marginalized communities in over 40 villages.Monitored financial records, facilitated internal audits, and delivered presentations to stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability in operations.Trained and recruited over 200+ local champions from 37 districts of Balochistan, making BYAC one of the largest youth networks in the province and directly impacting over 400,000 people, as recognized by Bill Gates in his book as an "unsung hero of the pandemic."

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

Mentoring students groups from Sindh and Balochistan at universities to develop & implement climate-friendly initiatives as part of the wider Climate Tank Accelerator Program spanning across South Asia.Conducting online climate change workshops & training sessions.Establishing partnerships to secure networks and resource for students' climate initiatives.Contributing to curriculum design for online climate action programs.

Karachi

The Global Shapers Community is a network of Hubs developed and led by young people who are exceptional in their potential, their achievements, and their drive to make a contribution to their communities. The Global Shapers Community is an initiative of the World Economic Forum.

Serving on the 15-member advisory council of the Global Shapers Community. Working on the strategic and tactical development of the community and ensures that young leaders are integrated into decision-making and agenda-setting processes locally, regionally, and globally.

The "Davos Lab: Building Our Future" was a Global Shapers Community initiative that aimed to inspire, empower, and connect young people to shape the unprecedented and grassroots global response needed to address the coronavirus pandemic and other converging crises. The initiative aggregated the insights, ideas, and concerns of citizens and stakeholders in more than 150 countries worldwide, with the goal of culminating in a youth-driven recovery plan featuring tangible actions to create a better future.To ensure that young people were directly involved in the design and implementation of The Davos Lab, a dedicated taskforce of Global Shapers and alumni was created. The taskforce, consisting of 25 members, worked together to help mobilize multi-stakeholder dialogues and surveys, as well as synthesize key findings into a single report that was launched at the 2021 WEF Annual Meeting in Davos.

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

As a collaborative and cross-functional professional, I am responsible for building alliances with external partners and networks to explore co-investment opportunities and learnings. My work has resulted in increased global partnerships and engagement with multilateral partners, including the World Economic Forum, to amplify global and regional efforts towards a sustainable world.One of my notable achievements was organizing a Group-wide learning journey by livestreaming WEF Davos. This event was termed as the mini-Davos in Karachi.I am proud to have helped the CEO to be featured on the World Economic Forum's Agenda blog that sees over 3 million users per month. This accomplishment has increased our visibility and credibility within the industry and has positioned us as a thought leader in the field.Overall, I am committed to building strong partnerships and networks to promote sustainable development and make a positive impact on the world.

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

As an innovative and results-driven professional, my team and I initiated and executed the concept of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI). We built organization-wide consensus by conducting trend analysis and presenting models from emerging economies, which resulted in the successful establishment of CEI.We created funding opportunities by designing feasibility studies. Through these efforts, we secured funding for two new projects focused on empowering women.I am committed to driving change and making a positive impact through my work. My ability to build consensus and create opportunities has resulted in the successful implementation of new initiatives and projects. I am passionate about empowering individuals and communities to reach their full potential.

Karachi, Pakistan

Secured a grant to launch the Urban Youth Project, aimed at training micro-entrepreneurs from lower-income areas of Karachi and promoting economic growth in the region.Led the training of 60 entrepreneurs, resulting in an average 70% increase in profits for their businesses.Developed a digital platform for continued offline learning and conducted stress-testing to ensure effectiveness.Implemented a successful marketing strategy that received over 2000 applications, prioritizing inclusivity and gender parity with 50% of trainees being women and 10% differently-abled.

Karachi

I contribute as an independent analyst for The News International. Have written analytical pieces ranging from tackling Pakistan’s economic woes to country’s daunting water crisis.

Islamabad, Pakistan

Assisted the Chief Economist of Pakistan in drafting and analyzing macroeconomic policies and budget components, contributing to the development of key policies that have helped drive economic growth and development in the country.Co-authored and published a peer-reviewed paper with the Chief Economist on China-Pakistan trade dynamics, providing valuable insights and recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders in both countries.Spearheaded and led consultations on the Pakistan National Human Development Report 2019, helping to identify key development challenges and opportunities in the country.Built and maintained a strong network within different ministries, fostering collaboration and coordination among stakeholders to drive effective policy implementation and achieve development goals.

Karachi

Identifying and cultivating partnerships with like-minded organizations to advance common goals, particularly in Karachi and across the province of Sindh.Transforming raw data into actionable insights for various stakeholders, including media and political leaders, while maintaining strong relationships with these stakeholders.Building a team of volunteers and creating local chapters throughout Karachi.Trained over 100 volunteers in "digital media advocacy", leading to an increase in campaign visibility with over 3 million followers.Established and nurtured sustainable partnerships with government ministries and media outlets, resulting in widespread coverage of work in Karachi across major media channels.

Karachi

Major responsibilities were: Research FundraisingUpdating the database of artists and news on the PeaceNiche's websiteSuccessfully organised the Annual Book Bazar

Selangor, Malaysia

Solely managed the official twitter account of Monash Malaysia. Helped the marketing team in their official Facebook pageResponsibilities include promotion of campus and helping new students by answering their questions related to campus and education. Currently managing the Monash Sunway Students account @MonashSS Social Media is one of the strongest tools to reach to the final the world and that is the reason I ensure my presence in the world of social media

Bachelor Of Business And Commerce, International Business/Trade/Commerce

Activities and Societies: Monash University Volunteer Program, Swimming society, Debate team, Monash Model United Nations.

Master’S Degree, Msc. Development Economics

Activities and Societies: UEA Model UN Society, International Students Society, Swimming club, Economics Society and Development.

Study Abroad, International Business, Economics And Sociology

Activities and Societies: CBS Debate Society, Oikos Copenhagen, CBS football teamStudied Abroad in Copenhagen Business School For more.