Experience

Sindh Enterprise Development Fund

• Pakistan
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Jan 2012 - Present

  Leading and managing SEDF to fulfil its mandate of developing agri value chains, enabling export-oriented Agri-SMEs and encouraging private investment into Sindh’s agri sector. I have played key role on two key fronts:a) Investments and FundingMobilized private investment of over Rs. 8 bn (USD 50 mn) in various value chains of the agri-business sector inculcating technology and improved practices for overall efficiencies.Developed partnership with WWF and co-launched Dutch Fund for Climate & Development worth 170 million euros. The fund seeks to improve well-being, economic prospects and livelihoods of vulnerable groups- particularly women and youth.b) Innovation and SystemisationDevised a transparent and sustainable mechanism disbursing SEDF financial assistance to approved agri-business SMEs across the province. Initiated creation of electronic platform for trading of agri-commodities at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited.Incubated agri-collateral manager ecosystem in Pakistan, which led to full-scale launch of first-ever collateral-based lending mechanism in the agricultural sector of Pakistan. Increased access to finance and markets for farmers resulted in delivering standardised quality and lowering post-harvest losses to the sector. Developed an eco-system in the agri-business sector to improve access to finance by collaborating with the State Bank of Pakistan and Participating Financial Institutions.Introduced farm-level mechanization in the rice cluster for better yield (almost a 60-100% increase) and crop quality on sustainable commercial basis which has led to a reduced dependency on grant-based model. Partnered with Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN)- hosted by UNIDO for promoting clean energy in agri projects.Facilitated UN-ITC GRASP project (size: euro 48 mn) for devising implementation strategy to support development of micro, SMEs in livestock & horticulture clusters for growth, rural advancement and sustainable progress.



U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fellowship

  • Aug 2018 - Sep 2018

  Developing Rural Communities through Aggregation of Agricultural Crops Developing Rural Communities through Aggregation of Agricultural Crops



Danida Fellowship Centre

• Denmark
• Government Relations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fellowship

  • Sep 2014 - Sep 2014

  Sustainable Agriculture and Products Sustainable Agriculture and Products



SBI Sindh Board of Investment

• Director

  • Feb 2010 - Dec 2011

  Executed multi-million dollar flagship projects assigned to SBI in coordination with key stakeholders and promoted the province as an investment destination by organizing mega events within and outside the country.Major Projects:Education City, Karachi – a 9000 acres area reserved for developing an education city (project cost: USD 470 mn, investment potential: USD 7 bn)Marble City Karachi – a 300 acres industrial enclave to uplift the marble and granite industry. (project cost USD 22 mn, investment potential: USD 65 mn)Sindh Enterprise Development Fund – an organization that enables development of SMEs.Special Economic Zone Dhabeji – a 2000 acres priority industrial zone under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Project cost: USD 140 mn).Renewable Energy Projects – development of key projects in Gharo-Keti Bandar wind corridor.Key AchievementsAchieved close of the Master Plan of Education City (Resolved all major issues of land, regulatory approvals, political endorsement).Prepared Education City Act / Governance Structure which was adopted by the Sindh Assembly.Got approval of the final project design and completed legal formalities for the Resolved all major issues enabling preparation and completion of reservation of state lands for Marble City & Dhabeji Economic Zone.Successfully organized: Road Shows in countries like Germany, South Korea, China, Russia and UAE seeking investment for public sector projects led by Chief Minister Sindh; Sindh Investment Conference-2010 (SIC); Dates Exhibition & Seminar-2010 (DESK); Livestock, Dairy, Fisheries, Agri Seminar & Exhibition; International Halal Conference 7 Editions; (IHC) International Halal Conference 2011; International Coal Conference 2011.



Pakistan Board of Investment

• Pakistan
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• J. Investment Advisor

  • Dec 2006 - Dec 2009

  While serving in the apex Investment Promotion Agency of the Federal Government, my assignment encompassed all activities which encouraged foreign as well as local investment in Pakistan. I was especially involved with sectoral analysis and studies exploring investment promotion activities, smooth and fast track implementation of investment projects, and identification as well as the resolution of investment bottlenecks through liaising with relevant stakeholders.▪ Participated in conducting research for Mitsubishi UFJ Research Consultancy on Business & Investment Opportunities in Pakistan. ▪ Was integral in developing a comprehensive report on Competitiveness in Ease of Doing Business in Pakistan on behalf of the World Bank.▪ As a key contact, facilitated METRO & MAKRO (wholesale giants) to set up stores in Sindh Province. Also assisted Al-Tawairqi for steel manufacturing in Pakistan.▪ Aided provincial government (Sindh) in setting up their first Investment Promotion Unit.



Pakistan State Oil Company (PSO)

• Executive

  • Jan 2001 - Dec 2004



Engro Chemical Pakistan Ltd

• Marketing Officer

  • Jul 1998 - Dec 2000



Institute of Business Administration, Karachi

• Adjunct Faculty Member

  • Aug 1999 - Dec 1999