Name of Post:
PROVINCIAL PROGRAMME MANAGER (NIM-SC) - QUETTA
Capt: (R) Muhammad Younes Durrani
blgb_faisal@yahoo.com
+92-345-833-1190
PERSONAL
Father’s Name
Marital Status
Nationality
Religion
CNIC
Date of Birth
Sardar Muhammad Akbar Khan Durrani (Late)
Married
Pakistan (Quetta, Balochistan)
Islam
54400-3868111-7
17-03-1950
EDUCATION
Graduation
University of Balochistan
Other Training Institutions
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul, Abbottabad
Civil Services Academy, Lahore;
National Institute of Public Administration Quetta;
Administrative Staff College Lahore;
Pakistan Institute of Management Lahore.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Received "exemplary" and "exceeds expectations" ratings on all performance reviews. Cited
forexcellence in interpersonal communications, teamwork, flexibility and reliability.Demonstrated the
ability to interact with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Commended for multitasking
abilities; and recognized for superior performance and dedicated service commitment.
OVERALL EXPOSURE (Key assignments- Achievements)
PRIVATE SECTOR
Worked for EVEREST GOLD – mining exploration (2011/2012)
a) Worked as Provincial Coordinator for a mining exploration in Chagai district. Active
coordination with the District Governments, DCs, Law Enforcement Agencies, Minerals
Department and other Provincial Departments of Government of Balochistan.
Worked with SDC (2010/11), Pakistan for:
a) Training of Education Managers (850 officials) across the Province of Balochistan. Worked for
entire 30 districts (CIDA funded project) as Provincial Coordinator;
b) Team Leader, KatchiAbadis Survey and Study for regularization (Sindh and Balochistan);
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LAST ASSGINEMENT WITH THE GOVERNMNENT / AS PROJECT AUTHORITY:
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNOR-BALOCHISTAN (DMG/ BPS-21) – 2008/10
As, Principal Secretary to the Governor Balochistan, performed the following functions:
I. Administrative Secretary of all Public Sector Universities ofBalochistan;
II. Administrative Secretary of Public Service Commission, Balochistan;
III. Administrative Secretary in case of Balochistan Education Foundation as well;
IV.
Principal Accounting Officer and Head of Human and Financial Resource Management at
the Governors House, Balochistan;
V. Coordination with the other Provincial Governments on matters of mutual interest, mainly
with the Governors’ Secretariats;
VI.
Active Coordination with the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, for accreditation,
regulatory functions and other matters pertaining to the Public Sector Universities of
Balochistan (5);
VII.
Dealt with the appeals filed against the decisions of Provincial Ombudsman, Governor
being the Applet Authority;
VIII.
Monitored / supervised Governor’s Special Development Funds (for Social Sector
Development and other sectors) and Public Sector Universities Annual Grant-in-Aid,
which was also enhanced during my tenure;
IX. Supervised the ‘Strengthening of Public Sector Universities Project’ for Balochistan
which was funded by the HEC. Responsible for oversight and steering / decision
making of the project, and was assisted by a Project Director and other staff;
X. In-Charge / Chairman Steering Group, of the ‘Trickle Irrigation Project’ which was
funded by the honorable Governor and executed by SMEDA, Government of
Pakistan;
XI.
Assisted the honorable Governor in review of performance of various sectors in
Balochistan;
XII. The World Bank funded ‘Balochistan Education Support Program’ was executed by
the Balochistan Education Foundation under the administrative control and guidance
by the Governor’s Secretariat. Honorable Governor is the Chairman of Balochistan
Education Foundation.
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTAN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT – 2008
As, Education Secretary Balochistan, performed the following functions:
I. Establish and cascade the department's vision, goals, development strategies and key
result areas in line with the macro targets and goals such as MDGs, MTDF etc;
II. Supervised and steered as Chairman of the overseeing committees and through the
subordinate project directors, various PSDP projects, Federal Government and
Donors Assisted. These included: i) Balochistan Technical and Vocational Capacity
Building Program (Asian Development Bank), ii) Capacity Building Program
(Canadian Government supported);
III.
Principal Accounting Officer: Approval of all budgetary proposals, scrutiny and approval
of all projects as Chairman DDWP, Approval of all budgetary expenditure, Responsible to
the Public Accounts Committee for all the accounts of the education department;
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IV.
V.
VI.
Chief HR/Personnel Officer: Placements of all officials in the schools and colleges under
the administrative control of the Provincial Government;
Review Development related proposals from various subordinate directorates of Education
Department including Schools, Colleges, Bureau of Curriculum;
Chairman, Provincial Institute of Teachers Education.
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTAN, LOCAL GOVERNMENT,
RURAL DEVELOPMENT & AGROVILLES DEPARTMENT – 2003-08
As, Secretary to the Government of Balochistan, Local Government and Rural Development
Department, performed the following functions:
I.
Principal Accounting Officer: Approval of all budgetary proposals, scrutiny and approval
of all projects as Chairman DDWP, Approval of all budgetary expenditure, Responsible to
the Public Accounts Committee for all the accounts of the local government and rural
development department;
II. Chairman of the Academy for Rural Development;
III.
Chief HR/Personnel Officer: Placements of all officials in the subordinate offices of Local
Government and Rural Development Department;
IV.
Coordination and liaison with Federal Government on the subject, provide direction and
oversee surveys of katchi abadis;
V. Coordinate and chair meetings with district governments on Katchi abadis in the districts
for mainstreaming and regularization;
VI.
Participate in inter-provincial discussions for regularization and socio-economic
mainstreaming of katchi abadis in particular in the provinces of Sindh, Punjab and
Balochistan. Coordinate and provide various reports to the Federal Ministry of
Environment, Local Government and Rural Development from time to time;
VII. Served as a Director-BOD of Balochistan Rural Support Program-Revamped the
Program in the Province and the organization became the largest NGO in the
province ;
VIII.
Chairman of Project Steering Committee - UNDP Women Political School;
IX. Chairman of Project Steering Committee - UNDP Gender Mainstreaming of
Planning and Development Department;
X. Chairman of Project Steering Committee - UNDP Gender Justice Through Musalihat
Anjuman;
XI. Chairman of Project Steering Committee - UNDP GBGS;
XII. Chairman of Project Steering Committee –USAID’s project ‘DTW’;
XIII.
Framing and approval of Provincial Sanitation Policy for Balochistan;
XIV.
Organization Development and Institutional Strengthening initiatives in Balochistan
resulting in formation of District Cadre, Training of all newly elected representatives,
capacity building of LG Commission, framing of LGC Rules of Business are only a few to
mention;
XV. As a pioneer effort, Initiated and completed Child Birth registration in four districts of
Balochistan (Killa Saifullah, Loralai, Lasbela, Turbat). Converged the activities of PLAN
Int’l, UNICEF and NADRA and expanded to other districts after the pilot success;
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SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT OF
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT – 2002-2003
BALOCHISTAN,
PLANNING
AND
As, Secretary to the Government of Balochistan, Planning and Development Department,
performed the following functions:
I.
Lead the planning, implementation and supervision of work plans as well as monitor the
quality of output and the achievement of long term goals and annual objectives for the
department;
II.
Ensure effective day-to-day operations of the department in terms of operations planning,
policy and procedures adherence, quality control, budget and human resources
management;
III.
Oversee various sections of the planning and development department including
urban and rural developments, spatial planning, community development, education,
infrastructure and other social sector subjects;
IV.
Coordinate with the federal government on federally funded projects;
V. Served as National Project Director of Area Development Programme-Balochistan
(UNDP) Phase-II of the Programme approved and programme interventions expanded to
three more districts;
ADDITIONAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTAN, SERVICES AND
FINANCE DEPARTMENTS – 2000-2002
As, Additional Secretary to the Government of Balochistan, Services Department,
responsibilities’ included:
I.
Human Resource Management of Executive and Other cadres of the Provincial
Government and officials deputed from the Federal Government in the Province of
Balochistan,
II.
General Administration;
As, Additional Secretary to the Government of Balochistan, Finances Department,
responsibilities’ included:
I.
Resource Management;
II.
Budget and Expenditure;
III.
Regulations;
IV.
Debt Management,
V. Reporting to the Provincial Government.
DISTRICT & SUB DISTRICT MANAGEMENT / CIVIL ADMINISTRATION IN
BALOCHISTAN: Served as Assistant commissioner/ Deputy Commissioner/ Political
Agent10/1984-8/1993 in seven different districts in Balochistan(Sibi, Bolan, Kachhi, Ziarat,
Quetta, Pishin, Loralai, Zhob)
Undertook five core responsibilities i.e. Executive, Magistracy, Revenue, Coordination, and Law &
Order.
 Maintenance of Law & Order in the area of jurisdiction including supervision of police, levies,
revenue staff, etc;
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Act as a focal person on behalf of the administration in security, development, and revenue
collection activities in the area and provide institutional backstopping;
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Oversee and coordinate with line departments as well as relevant zila/ tehsil/ Union Councils
for development project planning, implementation, and monitoring;
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Liaise with and facilitate provincial authorities and International Implementing Agencies in the
conduct of development activities in the area, represent in relevant committee meetings, besides
subsequent follow up;
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Regularly coordinated with the Chairmen of Municipal Committee/ Zila/ Tehsil and Union
Councils in the Districts for ensuring their smooth functioning and other project activities

Oversee procurement of goods and services, undertake proper monitoring, chaired regular
meetings of Market Committee, Price Control Committee etc.
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Maintained strong liaison with different unions like students, employees (provincial & federal),
trade & market associations, transporter etc. in resolution of demands and maintenance of
order/ prices;
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Dealing with coal-mine associations and workers in upgrading their working environment,
resolution of disputes/ demands in Harnai area in particular;
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Served as District Magistrate Sub-Divisional Magistrate and was also member of Military
Court. Resolved and decided a number of Criminal and Jirga cases during different places of
postings;
SUMMARY OF KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
a) During the tenure in districts of Sibi, Pishin, Loralai, etc. as Deputy Commissioner
addressed issues related to KachiAbadis.Ttwokacchiabadis regularized as a result in Sibi
i.e. Allahabad &Gharibabad;
b) Served as the Project Director of Kutmundai Project (Sibi) to promote Public Service
Delivery in remote parts of the district. Different schools, BHUs, etc. were constructed and
hence improved the public services delivery;
c) Promoted cultural and marketing activities in Sibiand Ziaratdistricts through organization of
local and national level Mela, shows, etc. (served as a Chairman of all organizing
Committees for SibiMela for two successive years)involved in arranging about five Melas
in Sibi and Two in Ziarat as AC / DC;
d) Served as a member of the Divisional Coordination Committees while serving in two
divisions of the province. The committee (chaired by Commissioner) was the highest forum
to oversee implementation and monitoring of all development activities in the respective
areas;
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e) Instrumental in strategizing and maintaining law and order in respective areas of posting by
curbing and arresting criminal elements;
f) Organized Local Body Elections (Sibi), National Referendum-1984 (Sibi) and National
Elections-majlis-e-Shoora-1985 (Sibi)and General elections-1992 (Zhob) in a peaceful and
transparent manner;
g) Took lead role in emergencies (natural and manmade) and undertook evacuations, relief
and early recovery operations;
h) Project Director, Kakar-Khurasan Murghakibzai (special Project Area Zhob). A number of
schools, BHUs were constructed to implement a comprehensive Public Services Delivery
network and a number of karezes were cleaned resulting in the improvement of cultivation
and clean drinking sources in the project area;
i) Chairman, District Development Committees in the districts of various postings(Loralai,
Pishin, Sibi, Zhob, etc.). Approved and monitored numerous development projects covering
health, education, public health, roads,etc.;
j) Served as an Administrator, Zila Council-Sibi. Supervised and improved upon the working
(development and non development) of the District and its council;
k) Protected life and property of Hindu minorities during “Babri Masjid” crises at different
locations inSibi district;
l) As Assistant Commissioner (SDM-Sibi) received appreciation from the then Acting Chief
Justice, Balochistan High Court on speedy disposal and judgments in different cases
thereof);
m) As AC (UT) Sibi organized “All Pakistan Governor Balochistan Gold Cup Hockey
Tournament” in a colorful and befitting manner at Sibi. Hockey Teams from all over the
Country participated i.e. PIA, Customs etc.and was appreciated by the then Governor
Balochistan General Rahim-ud-Din(Chief Guest) and other senior officers.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT / DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO:
Deputy Secretary/ Director/ Additional Secretary/ Secretary7/1987- 9/2008 Nine different
departments:
i)
Education,
ii)
Local Government,
iii)
Finance,
iv)
Agriculture,
v)
Fisheries,
vi)
Services & General Administration,
vii)
Food,
viii) Planning & Development,
ix)
Deputy Secretary dealing with Human Resource Management of the Civil Servants of
Pakistan - Establishment Division Islamabad,
x)
And held charge of Chairman Balochistan Development Authority for about two months.
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LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
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Establish and cascade the department's vision, goals, development strategies and key result
areas in support of National & Provincial Government goals and departmental goals, like
MTDF, etc.
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Lead the planning, implementation and supervision of work plans as well as monitor the
quality of output and the achievement of long term goals and annual objectives for the
department.

Ensure effective day-to-day operations of the department in terms of operations planning,
policy and procedures adherence, quality control, budget and human resources
management.
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Inform and provide recommendations to the Provincial Government of significant
developments, emerging opportunities and challenges in the area of responsibility.

Ensure that changes and developments in the sector are timely executed to obtain desired
results.
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Lead and provide leadership in professional and operational matters, taking the lead in
contributing new or innovative approaches to policy and operational issues;
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Local Government was functionalized in the province. During the tenure, LGC in
Balochistan was the only Commission in the country to have met 46 times, received 65
relevant cases, resolved 40 and 30 inquiries conducted.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Take overall responsibility for administration of delegated grants, loan and TA projects,
taking the lead in selected projects, and assisting national officers to administer the other
delegated projects.
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Lead and provide functional oversight to project managers of UNDP, USAID, etc. to ensure
proper staffing, timely implementation and performance reporting of loan and TA projects.
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Lead, coordinate and liaise with Country Offices of different donors and counterparts in
executing agencies on matters related to project implementation and administration as
necessary.
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Lead and undertake the required measures to facilitate project implementation and resolve
implementation problems.
Ensure quality and consistency of reports and outgoing communications related to the
portfolio management.
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Chair the Steering Committees of different donor funded and bilaterally implemented
project in the Province.
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POLICY AND PROJECT EVALUATION
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Lead and inspect quality of project field operations, with focus on problem or potential
problem projects.
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Coordinate activities for the harmonization of policies and practices related to project
implementation among other development partners.
BUDGET MANAGEMENT

Oversee the preparation of the budget reviews and the annual proposals (SNEs) for
development and non-development activities of the department.
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Achieve an appropriate utilization level for the budget/ financial delivery.
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Manage budget and resource allocation for the department.
STAFF SUPERVISION
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Create and lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure the overall quality of their work.
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Manage the performance of teams and individuals providing clear direction and regular
monitoring and feedback on performance.
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Provide coaching and mentoring to mid & senior management staff and ensure their ongoing learning and development;

Ensure effective day-to-day operations of the department in terms of operations planning,
policy and procedures adherence, quality control, budget and human resources
SUMMARY OF KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
a) Instrumental in data collection, studies, assessments and recommendations on KachiAbadis
regularization in different settlements around major cities in Balochistan;
b) Amendments (10+) in Local Government Ordinance-LGO-2001;
c) Served as National Project Director of Area Development Programme-Balochistan (UNDP)
Phase-II of the Programme approved and programme interventions expanded to three more
districts;
d) Served as a Director-BOD of Balochistan Rural Support Programme-Revamped the
Programme in the Province and the organization became the largest NGO in the province ;
e) Chairman of different Steering Committees like UNDP Projects (WPS, GJTMA,GMPnD,
GBGS,of UNDP), DTW Project of USAID. ;
f) Member/ Provincial representative in National/ Federal Steering Committees of GJTMA,
GMPnD, GBGS (UNDP),
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g) Instrumental in the Framing and approval of Provincial Sanitation Policy for Balochistan;
h) Organization Development and Institutional Strengthening initiatives in Balochistan
resulting in formation of District Cadre, Training of all newly elected representatives,
Honoraria for LG elected representatives (District/ Tehsil/ UC) throughout the province (for
women councilors of different tiers it was increased, resulting in greater participation of
women in LG councils), capacity building of LG Commission, framing of LGC Rules of
Business are only a few to mention;
i) Initiated and completed Child Birth registration in four districts of Balochistan (Killa
Saifullah, Loralai, Lasbela, Turbat). Converged the activities of PLAN Int’l, UNICEF and
NADRA and expanded to other districts after the pilot success;
j) Purchased wheat of 50,000 MT from Naseerabad Division (first time 100% achievement of
government target; achieved, appreciated by the Federal and the Provincial Governments).
This achievement was only done in my tenure (not before nor till date);
k) Implemented Khushaal Pakistan Fund in the province. Grants of Rs.100.00 million each
were provided to each District. Numerous development schemes were designed,
implemented, and monitored in the province;
l) Implemented Khushaal Pakistan Programme in the province. Schemes of different MNAs
and Senators were implemented under the Local Government Department in the province to
uplift the living standards of the people;
m) The adhoc Judges of “Family Courts” were got regularized/ appointed in seven different
districts of the province (Quetta, Sibi, Mastung, Gwadar, Pishin and Hub) which greatly
helped in the resolution of family disputes and a remarkable effort in trickling down justice.
n) Served as a Chairman, Recruitment Committee in different departments (Grade 11-15),
streamlined the recruitment against the vacant posts lying vacant in different departments
which hampered the overall working/ delivery of the provincial departments.
o) Chairman, Local Council Board of the Province. Played pro-active role in resolving
operational issues of the Board;
p) Operationalized Balochistan Rural Development Academy through its capacity building
(equipment, financial resources and HR Development). The academy started earning
through delivery of training courses sponsored by various national and international
organizations like USAID, UNDP, World Bank, etc. The training delivery targets were
100% achieved during this period;
q) Organized, supervised and monitored Local Government Elections 2005 in the Province in
a peaceful and transparent manner;
r) During the service with Provincial Local Government Department, different districts and
TMAs were strengthened for the first time in terms of capacity to combat fire accidents by
providing 29 large and 4 small fire-fighting vehicles;
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s) During the service with the Establishment Division, Islamabad, managed HR (promotion &
deputation, Defense Services Officers Board: induction into Civil Services) for all gazetted
employees (B-17 to B-22) of the Federal Government cadres (approx:100000 individuals).
t) During the service with Provincial Local Government Department, Balochistan took the
lead in the country in getting six posts of Ombudsman approved and notified.
u) As a Director-Food established close relationship with PASSCO and MINFAL and MINFA
(Karachi), resolved long awaited issues pertaining to procurement and movement of food
between and outside the province(s);
v) As Secretary Education, initiated and implemented the establishment of three cadet colleges
in the province (Pishin, Killa Saifullah and Jaffarabad);
w) Maintained strong liaison with different staff unions in resolution of demands and improved
working of staff;(Agriculture, Local Government, Education and Planning & Development
Departments)
x) As a Secretary, Local Government, Balochistan, represented the province at national level
in high level meetings convened to identification and regularization of “Kacchi Abadis” in
Balochistan, while at provincial level, chaired a number of meetings on this issue;
y) During posting in the Finance Department, involved in the preparation of provincial
budgets, budget speeches and white papers;
z) As Secretary P&D Department on many occasions Chaired PDWP meetings (Provincial
Development Working Party) on behalf of Additional Chief Secretary (Dev.) and got
approved development projects for the province.
MEMBERSHIPS
Tenure 2009-2011:
Vice President of the Region, WTA, Seoul, South Korea.
2003-Present:
Member, Korean Water Resources Corporation.
1975-Present:
Member, Quetta Club (Pvt) Limited;
2007-present:
Member JICA Alumni
2005-present:
Member Administrative Staff College, Lahore.
2003-2005
Member Balochistan Local Government election Authority
2003
Member Board of Directors-Lasbela Industrial Estate Authority
2003-2008:
Member Board of Directors-Balochistan Rural Support Programme
2003-2008:
Chairman Balochistan Local Government Council Board
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PUBLICATIONS& PAPERS
1. “REGULARIZATION OF KACHI ABADIS (ALLAHABAD & GHARIBABAD) AROUND
SIBI SUBARBS”, 1992;
2. “ADDRESSING
GOVERNANCE
ISSUES-SUBSIDING
MANDOKHAIL & SULEMANKHAIL TRIBES”, 1991;
RIVELARIES
AMONG
3. “ROLE OF DISTRICT GOVERNMENTS IN IMPROVING GOVERNANCE” AT
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, LAHORE AND NATIONAL
INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, QUETTA (2005 & 2007).
4. “VOICES FROM THE FIELD” PRESENTED BEFORE THE NEWLY APPOINTED
JUDICIAL OFFICERS OF PUNJAB AND BALOCHISTAN AT JUDICIAL ACADEMY,
ISLAMABAD (2006).
5. “FINANCIAL TRENDS IN BALOCHISTAN (1990-1994)” PRESENTED AT THE
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, QUETTA (1994).
6. “JUSTICE FOR ALL” PRESENTED BEFORE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF PAKISTAN AND
ALL PROVINCIAL HIGH COURT JUDGES AT SERENA HOTEL, QUETTA (2006).
TRAININGS: About twenty-two trainings, numerous workshops/ seminars/ symposia and study
tours in six different countries (Japan, Korea, Italy, India, Thailand, Russia and Indonesia).
Attended a number of regular courses at highest Public Sector Training Institutions of the country
(i.e. Administrative Staff College, Lahore; National Institute of Public Administration, Lahore/
Quetta; & Pakistan Institute of Management, Lahore) and abroad (e.g. WRA at South
Korea/KOICA; Top Managers at Japan/JICA, etc.);
KEY TOPICS: Cities & urban issues (Sanitation, solid waste disposal); Local Governance;
Decentralization (Management & Financial); Justice & Protection (Masalihat Anjuman, Child
rights); Social Audit, Education; Rural Development, Management (Personal, Strategic, HR,
negotiations, etc.);
Represented Government of Balochistan and Pakistan at various national and international for
including SACOSAN (Delhi & Islamabad), PAKOSAN (Islamabad), NRB (Islamabad, Lahore,
Karachi), inaugural General Assembly Session-WTA (Seoul, Korea), WTA Board Meeting/ Expo
(Moscow-Russia), etc.
External Faculty member at National Institute of Public Administration, Balochistan Rural
Development Academy over the past six years.
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PAKISTAN ARMY:
Commissioned in October, 1973 in Army Services Corps i.e. Logistics (supplies, transport and
warehousing of commodities, etc.) and served upto September, 1981; as Platoon Commander
(Transport & Field supplies), Company 2IC, Adjutant, Officer Commanding and Instructor (ASC
School, Nowsherah).

“Officer Basic Course” at ASC School Noushehra Cantt;
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“Officer Petroleum Course”, at ASC School Noushehra Cantt “Advanced Petroleum
Course” (Two weeks each attachment with Pakistan State Oil, Pakistan Refinery Limited &
National Refinery Limited for hands-on training);

“Unit Education Officer Course” at Army Education School Murree; and “Officers
Ammunition Course“ at ASC School Noushehra Cantt.
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Diploma in “Basic Parachutists Course” at Parachute Training Wing SSG Peshawer Cantt:
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“All Arms Officers (AA) MG Course” at School of Anti Aircraft Artillery Malir Cantt:
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Awarded “Tamgha-e-Sad Saala Jashn-e-wiladat-i-Quaid-e-Azam (1977);
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Awarded “Hijri Tamgha” (1981)
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