Major Basalat Shah is currently the Additional Director Explosive at the Counter Terrorism Wing of the Federal Investigation Agency of Pakistan. He has over 20 years of experience in explosives handling and analysis, bomb data analysis, and counterterrorism operations. He leads the Bomb Data Centre and Explosive Analysis Laboratory, and is responsible for analyzing explosives and bombing incidents. He has received extensive training in the United States and Australia related to explosives detection, crime scene investigation, and counterterrorism.

1. 46 B, Askari 2, Chaklala Scheme 3,
Rawalpindi. Pakistan, 46200
Cell: +92-300-2481213
Fax: +92-51-5506107
E-mail: basalatshah@gmail.com
Major(R)BASALATSHAH
Additional Director Explosive. Counter Terrorism
Wing of Federal Investigation Agency.
Additional Director Explosive (BS-19) Federal
Investigation Agency(FIA)(2010-To date)
In-Charge “Bomb Data Centre” and In-charge “Explosive
Analysis Laboratory” in the counter terrorism wing (CTW) of
FIA. Technically sweeps and cover the important terrorist
bombing incidents and ensure that the zonal teams do cover
such incidents in time and submit their incident reports.
Prepare Special Incident Reports of important terrorist
incidents along with different kinds of analysis, the same
report is further submitted to Minister and Secretary of
Ministry of Interior. As a certified operator (Refer to foreign
courses) of explosive detection/analysis machines held by
FIA, CTW conducts analysis of explosives, explosive residues,
military munitions and terrorist devices recovered from crime
scene or submitted by provincial police departments. As a
certified explosive expert declared by Federal Govt appear as
a witness against the said Lab reports/analysis. Made an
endeavor to train the provincial police officers and FIA
personnel through various short courses on crime scene
investigations, introduction to improvised explosive devices
(IEDs) and home made explosives.
Additionally holds the charge of Additional Director
Security HQ FIA. Revised the security and evacuation plan
of HQ in case of any eventuality and carried out
comprehensive rehearsals of required actions by the security
staff in case of emergency including coordination with
Islamabad Police.
Deputy Director Procurement Airports Security
Force Karachi (ASF) (2004-2006)
Head of the Procurement Department. Budgeting,
procurement and inspection were the main responsibilities.
During the appointment revised all the standing operating
procedures for tendering, procurement and inspection.
Beside this acted as advisor to Director General of Airport
Security Force on matters pertaining to procurement and
further deployment of security equipment on all the
Airports. Engaging a maintenance contractor to ensure
periodic maintenance of all the machinery and timely
response whenever required.
Current
Employment
Important
Professional
Experiences

2. Ammunition technical officer 10th Division
(2002-2004)
Advisor to the General Officer Commanding on the matters
related to Ammunition. Ensured the proper storage of
ammunition held by the under command units through
inspections and identifying the weak areas and submitting the
reports to the General Officer Commanding. Carried out the
demolition of unexploded ordnance during the field firing and
moreover actively participated in the clearance of mine fields
laid during the escalation.
Officer Commanding Independent Ammunition
Platoon (2000-2002)
Served as Officer Commanding Independent Ammunition
Platoon. This was a Forward Ammunition Depot. During this
period ensured that the stock level of ammunition is
maintained at a given level and in this kept close liaison with
General Headquarters and with the base depot for timely
replenishment. Visited deployed units and advised them on
the techniques of field storage of ammunition. Being officer
commanding revisited the security arrangements of
ammunition depot and carried out surprise checks and
arranged practical exercises in order to ensure the
foolproof security arrangements, which ultimately
helped and proved worthiness of the platoon during
escalation and security check of the platoon.
Commander Chaklala Complex Rawalpindi
(1996-1997)
This was a vehicle depot. Responsible for the storage of
vehicles and their required spares, due for major repair.
Issued the same vehicles and spares to the Base Workshop
for overhauling, and later issuing the same vehicles as
overhauled to the user units. Ensured the overall security
of the perimeter and enforced measures which
effectively checked the pilferage of attractive spares
worth millions stocked in the depot.
Security Officer Golra Depot Rawalpindi
(1995-1996)
Security officer of the biggest vehicle and spares depot
of Pakistan Army. Supervised and managed the smooth
entry and exit of approximately 2000 work force on the
daily basis. Efficiently handled the visitors (User units
coming for collection of spares and vehicles) through a proper
SOP, which ultimately helped the organization to timely issue
(During working hours) the stores against their demands thus
helped in increasing the overall efficiency of the depot.

3. Bachelor of Arts.
1. Ammunition Tech. Officer Course ( 12th
April 99 – 18th
Dec 99) (Equivalent to BSc Explosive Chemistry,
University of Karachi)
Disciplines Achieved: Explosives ordnance disposal /
Investigation & neutralization of terrorist devices. Inspection /
testing / sentencing repair & renovation of ammunition and
explosives, transportation of ammunition and explosives,
Looting / batching and marking of ammunition and explosives.
Ammunition Logistics, Investigation of Defects / failure and
accidents of ammunition and explosives, Ammunition /
explosives storage / Handling / Accounting / Care &
preservation in depots & field. Commercial explosives & their
accessories, Ammunition Sect ionizing and break down,
Nuclear / Biological / Chemical Warfare, Warheads and their
design features, Rocket & Missile Technology, Theory of internal
/ External & Terminal Ballistics, Fundamentals of Artillery and
Small Arms, Basic Metallurgy, Chemistry & Technology of
Explosives, Design & Construction of Cartridges / Fuses /
Projectiles / Motors / Primers / Mines / Grenades & Pyrotechnic
Ammunition.
2. Mid Career Course ( 15th
Sep – 29th
Nov 97 )
Disciplines Achieved: Defense Procurement, Provision &
Planning, Management Techniques Nuclear Biological &
Chemical Warfare, Equipment Policy, Logistics Management,
Media Warfare, Frontier Warfare, Financial Management,
Inspection & Quality Control. Law of Armed Conflict, Research
Mythology, Training Management, Human Resource
Development, Military Law.
3. General Stores and Textile Technology Course ( 12th
May –
14th
June 2003 )
Disciplines Achieved: Description & Basic Cataloguing of
General Stores & Clothing, Theory & Application of
Manufacturing Process / Care & Preservation in Storage &
during Use, Identification / Packing & Marking of General Stores
& Clothing including Leather / Timber/ Metallic / Plastic /
Glass / Plaint & Soap items, Inspection & Quality Control
mechanism.
Short Courses Attended during Qualification
• National Institute of Leather Technology, Karachi.
• College of Textile & Polymer Engineering, Karachi.
• Pakistan Steel Mills Metallurgy Training Centre, Karachi.
Civil Qualification
Professional
Qualification

4. • Inspectorate of Army Stores & Clothing, Karachi.
4. Ordnance Young Officer Course (29th
Jun-26th
Dec 96)
Disciplines Achieved: Fire Fighting, Management Techniques,
Logistics Management, Human Resource Management,
Inventory Management, Provision & Planning, Leadership Skills
a& Motivation, Work Study, Method Study, Time Study, Desk
Study, Inspection & Quality Control, Unit Administration,
Instruction Techniques.
5. Officer Weapon Course (Year 1996)
Achieved proficiency in handling of small arms and theory of
small arms.
6. Junior Staff College ( Year 1997)
Theory of Staff Duties, Military Appreciation for War,
Deployment of Troops in different Scenario at Battalion Level in
theatre of War.
7. Advanced Crime Scene Investigation Course (14th
- 25th
March 2011). Organized by UNODC and conducted by
International Trainers.
8. Explosives & Explosive Effect Course (25th
- 29th
April
2011). Organized by US Department of Justice ICITAP/FBI and
conducted by International Trainers.
9. International Border Interdiction Training (11th
– 15th
July 2011). Organized by US Department of Homeland
Security and conducted by International Trainers.
10. Investigating Terrorist Incident Course (25th
July –
5th
August 2011). Organized by the Antiterrorism Assistance
Program Bureau of Diplomatic Security, US Department of
State. Conducted by International Trainers.
11. Suicide Bomber Prevention Workshop (10th
– 14th
October 2011). Organized by the Antiterrorism Assistance
Program Bureau of Diplomatic Security, US Department of
State. Conducted by International Trainers.
12. Forensic Document Examination (17th
– 19th
Sep
2013). Organized by UNODC, where as conducted by
International Trainers.

5. 1. Vehicle Examination and Fire Arm Identification
Course (2nd – 13th
April 2012).
Organized by Australian Govt at Australian Federal Police
Forensic and Data Centers Canberra.
2. Training on HAZMAT ID 360 and ION SCAN 500 DT
Explosive Detection/Analysis Machines (23–24th
April
2013)
Organized by UK Police at the premises of Smith Detection,
manufacturer of these machines.
1. EOD/IED VISIT TO USA. (14-18th
MAY 2012)
Represented Federal Investigation Agency being a part of
Army delegation visiting USA to hold talks/briefings on the
matter of “Attacking the IED Network”.
2. Australian Bomb Data Center Conference. (5-7th
Dec
2012)
Represented Federal Investigation Agency at the conference
which is the most comprehensive discussion forum concerning
bombing incidents and related issues on the international stage.
Delivered a detailed presentation on IED threats in Pakistan
having a focus on the problems being faced by the law
enforcement agencies and the legislative measures adopted by
the Govt.
Managed security and safety of organizations during Army
carrier in a befitting manner without any security lapse.
Demonstrated leadership qualities with ability to communicate
effectively in diverse environments.
Letter of appreciation and cash prize on the outstanding
performance from General Officer Commanding Northern Areas
& General Officer Commanding Logistics Area, Rawalpindi.
(Copy Attached).Carried out the clearance and demolition of
dangerous fuzzed ammunition from the of accident site in a
record time without any casualties.
On several occasions successfully carried out the demolition of
dangerous, unserviceable and unexploded ordnance (UXO).
Played instrumental role in the organization building (ASF) by
introducing latest management techniques. Evaluating and
revising the standing operating procedures for tendering,
procurement and inspection.
Foreign Courses
Foreign Conference
Professional
Achievements

6. Security and safety of organization, men and material.
Qualified on all the matters related to ammunition, Explosive
Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Deduction & neutralization of
terrorist devices.
Forensic examination of Home Made Explosives, Explosive
Residues, Terrorist Devices, Ammunition.
Qualified on the matters of international procurement, and
experience in Defense procurement.
Rich experience in human resource development and
management techniques.
Golf, Cricket and Squash.Interest & Activities
Area of Expertise

7. Security and safety of organization, men and material.
Qualified on all the matters related to ammunition, Explosive
Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Deduction & neutralization of
terrorist devices.
Forensic examination of Home Made Explosives, Explosive
Residues, Terrorist Devices, Ammunition.
Qualified on the matters of international procurement, and
experience in Defense procurement.
Rich experience in human resource development and
management techniques.
Golf, Cricket and Squash.Interest & Activities
Area of Expertise