1. CURRICULUM VITAE OF ZULFIQAR HAMEED
CONTACT ADDRESS PERSONAL DATA
54–Pinky Cottage, Upera Shehar, Father’s Name: Syed Hamid A. Shah
Bari Imam, Nurpur Shahan, Birthdate: 11.09.1954
Islamabad, Nationality: Pakistani
Pakistan. Passport #: BV6272791
E.mail:zulfiqar_hameed111@yahoo.com Status: Married
Tel: 92-51-2601370 (Residence) Domicile: Punjab
(Rawalpindi)
92-51-2203068 (Office) NIC #: 61101-1906279-7
0313-5010935 (Cell) Languages English, Urdu, Punjabi
0336-5151535 (Cell) Known: Pushto, Persian, Arabic
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
M.A ( Political Science ) Punjab University, Lahore 1981
B.A ( Eco., Pol. Sc., Eng ) Punjab University, Lahore 1975
Diploma in Journalism National Institute of PR, 1977
DHMS (4-year Course) NCH, Health Ministry, GoP, 1992
Year – Long Certificate in International Islamic University,
Islamic Studies Islamabad, 1989
URDU FOR FG OFFICERS Allama Iqbal Open University, GoP,
Islamabad, 2001
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
* PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION – Secretariat Training Instt. GoP, 2001
* HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Secretariat Training Instt. GoP,2004
* GOVT. RULES ON PUBLIC ADMN – Secretariat Training Instt. GoP,2002
* PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR MANAGERS – Pakistan Institute of Management,1985
* PREP.OF SUMMARIES FOR CE/PM – Secretariat Training Instt. GOP, 2001
* PROBLEMS SOLVING – Secretariat Training. Instt., GoP,2010
* BASIC MANAGEMENT – National Institute of PR, RWP, 1977
* PRODUCTIVITY ISSUES – Labour Ministry, GoP, Islamabad, 1986
* LABOUR FORCE & EMPLOYMENT – Labour Ministry, GoP, Islamabad, 1987
* FINANCE & ACCOUNTING FOR NFE – Pakistan Institute of Management,
2004
* FINANCIAL RULES – Secretariat Training. Instt. GoP, 2004
* MAINTAINING HIGH PERFORMANCE - Pakistan Manpower Institute, GoP, 2013
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSES
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR – Pak Planning & Mgt. Instt., GoP, 2007
PROJECT DIRECTORS
- PROJECT MONITORING & – Pak Planning & Mgt. Instt., GoP,
2007
EVALUATION and 2010
- PROJECT PREPARATON AND - Pakistan Instt. of Dev. Eco, GoP, May,
APPRAISAL 2006
- ATTENDED TRG WORKSHOP ON – Information Services Academy, GoP,
CONCEPTUALIZATION OF PROJECTS June, 2007
FOR GENDER SPECIFIC GRANTS
- GENDER MAINSTREAMING & - Pakistan Instt. of Dev. Eco, August, 2006
PROJECT PREPARATION
- PC-I PREPARATION - Pak. PMI, GoP, June, 2005
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT/PRINTING COURSES
- HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN - Government Premier College,
LIBRARIANSHIP Karachi, 1974
- OFFSET PLATEMAKEING & PRESS WK - JapanAssociationof Graphic Arts, 1988
- BOOK PRODUCTION - UNESCO, Dec/Jan, 1986
- PROMOTION OF READING HABIT - National Book Council, 1987
ADDITIONAL COURSES
FUTURE OF BOOK TRADE IN PAK - National Book Council,1986
AUXILIARY FIRE SERVICE - CDA Civil Def. Org. 1975
STATISTICS OF CULTURE & COMMUNICATION - UNESCO – Pakistan, 1987
TRAINING NEEDS - Labor Ministry, GOP, 1987
SAFETY & FIRE OFFICERS COURSE - NIFTECH, GoP, 2013
IT TRAINING
3. * INFORMATION SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY - Pak. Computer Bureau, 1989
* INFORMATION HANDLING & MGT - PASTIC, GOP, 1978
* COMPUTER USAGE (WP 5.1) - Aman Centre of Excl, 1992
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SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Attended the World Congress of News Agencies, held at Moscow, Russia, during
September 22-27, 2004 as a Delegate.
Bagged a number of Merit / Commendation / Achievement / Participation
Certificates in Sports, Scouting, Extra Curricular activities and on outstanding
performance.
PUBLICATIONS
- Authored twice published, Hijra Award Winner book “ISLAMI DUNYA”
(WORLD OF ISLAM) 1981/1986.
- Compiled the 1st
Directory of PRAP Members, 1995.
- Contributed several articles/features etc (English/Urdu), since 1970.
- Edited a number of Newsletters, Magazines, Journals, Reports,
Bulletins, Papers of repute.
HONOURS/AWARDS
1. BAGGED COMMENDATION CERTIFICATES FROM SENIORS SINCE JOINING.
2. DECORATED AS “QUAID-E-AZAM SCOUT” BY THE PRESIDENT OF PAKISTAN
ON DECEMBER 25, 1977.
3. WON PRAPs “THE BEST PR MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD” IN 1991.
4. PRAP PRESIDENT’S SPECIAL PRIZE ON EXCELLENT PR. 1986.
5. FELLOW OF PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION OF PAKISTAN, SINCE 1990.
6. THE BEST COLLEGE STUDENT, IHMC, ISLAMABAD, DURING 1990.
7. DEPUTY LEADER, TARIQ PIONEER BOY SCOUTS GROUP, since 1977.
REFERENCES
1. Mr. Farooq Ahmed, Director (News)/APP, Islamabad
(frq007@gmail.com) (Cell:0333/5223692).
2. Dr. Usman Mustafa, Chief of Projects, Evaluations & Training, Pakistan Institute of
Development Economics, Islamabad (usman@pide.org.pk) (Cell 0300-9507770)
4. 3. Mr. Mohammad Riaz, Former Managing Director, Associated Press of
Pakistan,
Islamabad-Pakistan (riazdawn@gmail.com) Cell: 92-0333-9128885
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SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Joined Associated Press of Pakistan Corporation (APP) on March 12, 1980. Till
date has held key positions in the premier national news agency detailed as under:
GENERAL MANAGER, APP, Islamabad, since 13.9.2004 – 10.9.2014.
DIRECTOR (ADMIN & FINANCE), APP during December, 2004 to April,
2005 (additional charge).
SENIOR MANAGER, APP, Islamabad, from March 2001 to Sept 2004.
DIRECTOR, ECONOMIC NEWS SERVICE, APP, Karachi from July 1995 to
February 1999 (acting charge).
DIRECTOR PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT, APP HQs, Islamabad from
May 1995 to July 1995 (acting charge).
MANAGER (Admin & Personnel), MANAGER (Planning &
Development), MANAGER (Business, Recovery & Protocol), APP from
12/1986 to 2/2001.
ESTABLISHMENT OFFICER, APP HQs, Islamabad, from 7 / 1986 to 12 /
1986, upon direct selection on merit.
STAFF REPORTER, (Journalist Cadre), APP from 12 / 1980 to 02 / 1986. Was
rated as Outstanding Reporter. Covered the then VVIPs, VIPs, Ministers etc.
OFFICER INCHARGE, R&R Section (Journalist Cadre) APP HQs, Islamabad,
from 3 / 1980 to 12 / 1980, upon direct selection on merit.
DEPUTY SECRETARY, Law & Justice Commission of Pakistan/Supreme Court
of Pakistan, during August 1990-March 1991. Also served The Rawalpindi
Chamber of Commerce & Industry as Deputy Secretary (2nd
in command)
during 10/1995 – 2/1999.
Secretary (Executive Branch)/Principal Officer, Municipality, Taxila
(during July 1979 – March 1980 (prior to joining APP) on passing Local Council
Service Examination in open competition from O/O Deputy Commissioner,
5. Rawalpindi where I reported for duty as Assistant (General) in March 1978
upon Selection on Merit.
6. Rawalpindi where I reported for duty as Assistant (General) in March 1978
upon Selection on Merit.
