Lieutenant Colonel Abdul Latif Dar has over 25 years of experience in the Pakistani Army holding command, staff, and instructional positions. He currently serves as the Additional Director of Colleges for the Defense Housing Authority in Karachi, where he oversees operational and administrative management of colleges and libraries. Prior to this role, he was the Chief Operating Officer of the DHA Creek Club, responsible for business planning, revenue generation, and facility management. He has extensive experience in security, protocol, and liaison roles, having served as the Grade 1 Intelligence and Protocol Officer for military garrisons and as Commanding Officer of an independent unit.

1. Curriculum Vitae
Lieutenant Colonel Abdul Latif Dar (R)
Flat No.3/C, DHA Officers Apartments, Street-34,
Phase- 5 Extension, DHA Karachi
Telephones (+92)3212400696
E-mail: latifdar@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a challenging senior executive position in Operational management by utilizing personal
abilities, military and corporate sector skills and expertise.
EMPLOYMENT
Additional Director of Colleges, DHA Karachi.
March 2015 - To date
Key Responsibilities.
 Operational and administrative management and control of all DHA Colleges and Central
Library.
 Monitor and ensures compliance of educational as well as administrative policies and
procedures.
 Scrutinize the annual budgets of all the institutions and monitor its proper utilization.
 Plan and ensure smooth recruitment and staffing of educational staff.
 Develop and implement plans, procedures to ensure security/safety of above properties.
 Liaison with all the stake holders for matters pertaining to the safety, security and administrative
issues.
 Resolve legal and administrative issues of diversified nature with city government, K-electric,
CBC, and other civic authorities.
 Assertive liaison and coordination with LEAs related to safety and security.
Chief Operating Officer ,DHA Creek Club, Karachi
Jan 2013 to Mar 2015
Key Duties
 Responsible for Operational as well as Administrative management of Creek Club.
 Develop and execute effective business plans to maximize the revenue generation of
the club.
 Close liaison and coordination with the members for smooth functioning of the club
committees.
 Development of financial budgets of the club and ensure judicious utilization.
 Analyze and develop operational strategies for Food & Beverages and House Keeping
operations of the Club.
 Development and maintenance of sports facilities and conduct of sports events.
 Develop and execute marketing and sales plans for the corporate clients of the club.
 Development and implementation of security plans, policies and procedures.
 Plan and conduct the visits of VIPs like President, Governor, Chief Minister, Diplomats and
General Officers to the Club.
 Carry out close Liaison and Coordination with related civil and Government agencies for smooth
movement and visit of delegations.
Grade -1 Intelligence and Protocol Officer Sargodha and Malir Garrisons
2008-2010 and 2010-2012
Security Duties
 Act as Chief Security Officer for Malir and Sargodha Garrisons.
 Advise the Garrison Commander on Security matters.
 Act as “Focal Person” for liaison and coordination between Army and Civil Government on all
matters.
 Monitor and supervise the execution of security plans.
 Devise and implement effective security plans for the VIPs and Foreign Delegations visiting the
station.

2. Protocol Duties.
 Act as Chief Protocol Officer of the Formation.
 Forecast and coordinate the movement schedules of the General Officers and Foreign
Delegations.
 Arrange and Coordinate for transportation, boarding & lodging of VIPs.
 Arrange and conduct the meetings / seminars and formal dinners for the delegates.
Golf Club/Sports Duties.
 Remained in charge of sports at Formation level for six years.
 Plan and organize annual sports competitions at Corps and Army levels.
 Liaison and coordination with Army Sports Directorate for organization of Army level sports
competitions.
 Remained Club Officer for Sargodha and Mangla Cantt Golf Clubs.
Commanding Officer (CEO), Malir
2003-2006
Key Duties.
 Operational and administrative management of an independent Unit.
 Financial management of a self accounting Unit.
 HRM and HRD.
 Remained In charge of Liyari Town for Internal Security Duties.
 Evolve and execute security plans to maintain law and order during unrest and
Election/Muharram duties.
 Coordinate and Liaise with LEAs and Intelligence Agencies for intelligence sharing and
synchronization of plans for employment of Police and Rangers.
 Act as Assistant Chief Security Officer during visits of President General Prevaiz Musharraf to
Karachi.
IDEAS – 2004 and 2006
 Act as Assistant Chief Security and Protocol Officer for the event.
 Planning and execution of effective security measures for the smooth conduct of the event.
 Coordination and liaison with LEAs and Intelligence Agencies for security of the venue.
 Planning and conduct of reception, transportation, boarding and lodging of all foreign
delegations from Airport to the hotels.
 Planning and conduct of move of Foriegn Delegations from hotels to the Expo Centre and other
places.
 Organize and conduct of Business meetings and dinners of foreign delegates with President,
Ministers, DG DEPO and other Government Officials.
Army – Lieutenant Colonel.
 Over 25 years of employment on Command, Staff and Instructional appointments.
 Six years exclusive experience of Security and Protocol duties at the highest levels.
 Served as a selector at Inter services Selection Board (ISSB) for two years.
 Remained in charge of fleet of over 150 vehicles.
 Served for six years as In charge of Sports at the highest levels.
Education & Training Courses.
 MA (International Relations), Peshawar University. 2008-2010
 MBA (HRM), IQRA University Karachi. 2004-2007
 Diploma in Labour Administration & Industrial Welfare, NILA, Karachi. 2004
 Unit Commander Course, School of Infantry & Tactics, Quetta. 2002
 Intelligence Staff Course, School of Military Intelligence Murree. 2001
 Air Defence Staff Course, School of Army Air Defense, Malir. 2000
 GHQ law Course. 1995
Personal Details
 Languages; English, Chinese (Basic Spoken), Urdu, Panjabi.
 Date of Birth; April 14, 1964.