Hamid Sarfraz
Male, 43 years, married, one daughter and two sons Contact
Programme Coordinator IUCN Pakistan House 9, Street 64, F-8/4, Islamabad, Pakistan Phone: +92 (51) 2850250 Fax: +92 (51) 2850249 Cell: +92 (333) 5590803 E-mail: hamid.sarfraz@isb.iucnp.org, hsarfraz@gmail.com URL: www.hamidsarfraz.pk Professional/Work Experience IUCN Programme Coordinator, Pakistan Programme {June 2006 to date} With an overall objective to ensure a coherent and robust programme of the Union in Pakistan, I lead the Programme Coordination Unit of IUCN in Pakistan. The key responsibilities include a programme development system that results in high quality proposals operationalising the strategic framework; coherence and integration of IUCN programme in Pakistan, internally as well as with the Union’s programme in the Asia Region and globally; systematic planning, monitoring and assessment of IUCN’s programmes and projects in Pakistan, and reporting to donors as well as the Union; support to growth of the thematic programmes, especially the knowledge management; and active participation in senior staff meetings and the follow-up of its decisions. In this capacity, I am directly responsible to the Country Representative for providing advice on programmatic aspects of the Union’s country programme in Pakistan. Manager Programmes, Islamabad Programme Office {August 2005 to May 2006} I was responsible for planning and managing implementation of the Islamabad Programme, through a clear focus on results, in particular, on operationalisation of priority areas of IUCN Pakistan under its strategic plans and programmes; ensuring smooth implementation of the programme through effective and efficient operations; and maintaining contact and smooth working relations with all programme partners, including donors, government and civil society organizations. Programmatic and operational management of the Pakistan Environment Programme — a country-wide programme aiming at strengthening, operationalising and sustaining core capacities of the four PEP partners enabling them to more effectively support implementation of the NCS, and other sustainable development initiatives at the federal, provincial, and local level — was the most important assignment at this position. This includes planning, implementing and monitoring of the programme through its partners; maintaining smooth relationship with the donors as well as programme partners; and financial management including fund disbursement. This responsibility entails indirect management of about 50 professionals working in four PEP partners, namely the Ministry of Environment, Environment Section of the Planning & Development Division, Sustainable Development Policy Institute and IUCN Pakistan. I was also responsible for the project budget amounting to US$ 5.3 million, being disbursed through four PEP partners. Deputy Manager, Pakistan Environment Programme {August 2003 to July 2005} The prime responsibility was of programmatic and operational management of this country-wide programme aiming at strengthening, operationalising and sustaining core capacities of the four PEP partners enabling them to more effectively support implementation of the NCS, and other sustainable development initiatives at the federal, provincial, and local level. The responsibilities include planning, implementing and monitoring of the programme through its partners; maintaining smooth relationship with the donors as well as programme partners; and financial management including fund disbursement. In this position, I was responsible for indirect management of about 50 professionals working in four PEP partners, namely the Ministry of Environment, Environment Section of the P&D Department, Sustainable Development Policy Institute and IUCN Pakistan. I was also responsible for the project budget amounting to US$ 5.3 million, being disbursed through four PEP partners. Deputy Project Director, Northern Areas Conservation Strategy (NACS) Support Project {December 2000 to July 2003} Primarily, I was responsible for technical management of the project. The key achievements include (a) managing the process of formulating a strategy for sustainable development of the Northern Areas, and a State of the Environment & Development, (b) editing a series of background papers and various other project documents, (c) setting-up a system for assessing sustainability, and (d) putting in place a M&E system for the project and progress reporting. Conceptual guidance in the project implementation, work planning, budgeting, and operations management were key elements of the assignment. Programme and Project Coordinator, Balochistan Programme {July – November 2000} During this period, I was able to mobilise a GEF/UNDP project proposal for conservation of Juniper Forests in Balochistan. The assignment also included (a) developing concept papers and project proposals, (b) serving as M&E focal point, (c) providing catalytic support for BCS implementation, and (d) managing a resource centre at the IUCN Balochistan Programme. The assignment also included assisting the Head, IUCN Balochistan Office in operations management. Programme Coordinator, Balochistan Conservation Strategy Project {January – June 2000} The hallmark of this assignment was developing the Balochistan Conservation Strategy, which was approved later on by the provincial cabinet. The assignment also included assisting the Head, IUCN Balochistan Office in operations management and managing various BCS related documents. Documentation Specialist, Balochistan Conservation Strategy Project {August – December 1999} The assignment included (a) managing the BCS document through collating, analysing and synthesising the information, providing editorial inputs, and helping in production, and (b) finalising and producing the BCS Technical Papers. Consultant, Balochistan Conservation Strategy Project {December 1998 – July 1999} The assignment included (a) assisting the expatriate Technical Advisor in developing the BCS document and BCS Background Papers through collating, analysing and synthesising the information, providing editorial inputs, and helping in production, and (b) writing a BCS Background Paper on energy sector. University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan Lecturer, Department of Sociology {October 1992 – July 2001; on leave during December 1998 - July 2001} The formal assignment included teaching courses on Social Psychology, Sociology of Education and Sociology of Population at postgraduate level and providing research guidance to students for their master’s degree theses. Additional responsibilities included providing career guidance and counselling to the students, managing admissions in the department, and co-ordinating collaborative activities with other academic and research organisations, such as Institute of Public Health, WB/ODA funded Second Family Health Project and the Directorate of Workers Education. Executive Editor, University of Balochistan Research Journal, 1998-1999 It was a challenge to revitalise the research journal of the university, discontinued for about 15 years. After lot of efforts, the 1998-99 issue of the journal was published. Part-time Consultancies/Assignments Consultant, BHP Minerals International Explorations Inc., Australia {May – November 1998} The deliverable of the assignment — a pre-feasibility report on Asia’s largest copper prospect in Balochistan Province of Pakistan, titled “Chagai Environment + Socio-economic Baseline Study” — was result of an extensive information collection and synthesis, visits to the area and interviews with local people and officials. Consultant, IMPLAN-P&DD, Government of Balochistan {July – August 1998} Developed Urdu version of the “9^th Five Year Plan 1998/9-2002/3: Province of Balochistan” for Government of Balochistan. Editor, Sustainable Development Review {1997 – 1999} Produced three issues of this research journal, published by the Institute of Public Health, Quetta. Editor, Bolan Journal of Health Systems Research {1997 – 1999} Produced two issues of this research journal, published by the Institute of Public Health, Quetta. Senior Research Officer, Institute of Public Health, Quetta {1997 – 1998} The honorary assignment included programme development and operationalisation in the field of Medical Sociology and Health Systems Research. Consultant, IMPLAN-P&DD, Government of Balochistan {October 1996 – December 1997} The deliverables – District Profiles of Gwadar, Kech, Killa Saifullah, Kohlu, Musakhel, Panjgur, Awaran and Khuzdar – contributed to a series of district profiles for all districts of Balochistan Province of Pakistan. Theses profiles were developed through analysing, synthesising and interpreting primary and secondary data, visiting the districts, meeting stakeholders, and verifying the data. Consultant, Healthy City Project, WHO {January – March 1996} Conducted a series of studies regarding Urban Health in Quetta City through planning the studies, collecting information and co-authoring the reports. Resource Person, ODA/WB Second Family Health Project {November 1995 – January 1996} Conducted a series of orientation workshops on “Health Systems Research” in collaboration with Pakistan Medical Research Council at all the (6) divisional headquarters in Balochistan Province of Pakistan. Principal Investigator/Team Leader for § Study on Perceived Effectiveness of ASA and Voting Preferences {June – July 1995} § Study on Subject and Occupational Preferences of Students {May – June 1994} § Study on Mental Health Status {October – November 1994} § Study on Impact of Electronic Media on Adoption of Health Care Practices {November – December 1991} § Study on Students’ Perception about Their Teachers’ Effectiveness {March – April 1991} The responsibilities included designing the research; supervising the data collection; analysing and interpreting the data; and writing research reports. Research Assistant, Institute of Rural Development, George August University, Göttingen, Germany {January – April 1992} Assisted a study on “Small Scale Industries and Rural Development” (in Pakistan) through data collection. Others Medical Laboratory Technician, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad {January 1988 – October 1989} The assignment included performing specialised bio-chemical clinical tests in the pathological laboratory. Laboratory Assistant, Rural Heath Centre, District Rahim Yar Khan {January – December 1987} The assignment included performing clinical tests in the pathological laboratory. Education Formal Graduation MPhil in Sociology (1995-97, awarded in 1999) from the University of Balochistan, Quetta The two-year research programme on alienation in relation to urbanism ended up in a dissertation titled “Urbanism, Ethnicity and Alienation: A Multidimensional Study of Balochistan”. A positive association was hypothesised between alienation and urbanism that was significantly established as a result of statistical analysis of the data from 137 randomly selected interviewees from detribalising Balochistan. Theoretically, the research based upon Seeman’s (1991) six variants of alienation. The majority of the respondents having a high level of urbanism were found to be having a high level of alienation. MA in Sociology (1989-91, awarded in 1992) from the University of the Punjab, Lahore in 1^st class The two-year regular programme included 10 taught courses on General Sociology, Contemporary Sociological Theory, Research Methods, Social Statistics, Social Psychology, Cultural Anthropology, Social Demography, Criminology, Sociology of Education and Introduction to Social Work. In addition, one-year extensive research on impact of personality orientation upon attitude towards women rights was presented as a dissertation titled “Authoritarianism and Women’s Rights”. Hagen’s (1963) theory of social change provided theoretical foundations for the study. The theoretical assumptions were supported by the subsequent empirical evidence from 90 randomly selected writers from Lahore and a significant negative relationship was found between the two variables. BA with Sociology and Journalism as majors (1989) from the University of the Punjab, Lahore in 1^st class Passed as an external candidate with Sociology and Journalism as majors, and Persian as an additional subject. Additional Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (1984-86) from the National Institute of Health, Islamabad in 1^st class The two-year taught diploma programme, accredited by WHO, comprised upon courses on basic health and pathological sciences including anatomy, physiology, histology, biochemistry, microbiology, virology, chemical pathology, histopathology and haematology, along with practical hands-on experience in the lab. Fellowship Leadership for Environment and Development (LEAD) – Cohort 11 (2005-06) The program has two components: Associate Training and the Fellows Programme – participants of LEAD training are called ‘Associates’; after they graduate, they are referred to as LEAD ‘Fellows’. Associate Training focuses on the capacity building of promising individuals from diverse backgrounds, preparing them to become change agents. The Fellows Programme provides continuing support for LEAD Fellows to collaborate with one another and with national and international institutions in research, networking or other activities for the promotion of sustainable development. The programme aspires to gradually develop a critical mass of Fellows who can generate an international and multi-sectoral momentum towards change in their respective spheres of work. It enables them to understand the complex demands of sustainable development and to equip them with the skills, attitudes and cross-sectoral linkages needed to conduct professional and voluntary efforts in a manner that promotes changes towards such patterns of development. The programme comprises six sessions: § Orientation Training Session on State of the Environment in Pakistan; April 23-27, 2005. § 1^st Regional Training Session on Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs); July 24-30, 2005. § 2^nd National Training Session on Assessing Transition Towards a New Governance Paradigm; December 10-16, 2006. § 3^rd National Training Session on The Political Economy of Learning: Education for Sustainable Development; January 22-28, 2006. § Global Training Session on Stakeholder Participation in Environmental Governance; February 21 – March 1, 2006. § 4^th National Training Session on Corporate Social Responsibility in the South. Skill Enhancement/Trainings Project Management Repeating the main theme, the course was especially designed for IUCN at LUMS Rausing Executive Development Centre on January 31 – February 3, 2001. It was quite different from the previous course in its content and approach. With an increased focus on development sector, the course covered project planning and life cycle; role of project manager; risk assessment and management; team building/leadership; managing conflict and negotiations; project monitoring and control; and project closure. MS Project and Balance Score Card were introduced as effective tools for project management. National Sustainable Development Strategies Organised by UN Environment Programme and the Ministry of Environment at Islamabad on January 17-19, 2006. The training covered evolution of NSDS and various process involved in its formulation. Situational Leadership and Performance Appraisal Organised by The Learning Organization for IUCN at Islamabad on November 28-29, 2005. The training was helpful in understanding situational leadership approach and how to improve the performance appraisal process. Gender Responsive Budgeting Organised by the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation at Islamabad on September 9, 2005. The training focused on mainstreaming gender into project budgeting process. Project Budgeting Organised by LUMS Rausing Executive Centre on August 29-31, 2005. The training helped in understanding various approaches of budgeting, pros and cons of adopting different approaches and using budget as a management tool for tracking and improving progress on projects. Monitoring and Evaluation through Log Frame Analysis Organised by Max Babri for IUCN at Lahore on August 2-4, 2005. The training was aimed at sharpening skills of managers and M&E professionals in IUCN Pakistan to use LFA as M&E tool.  The training also helped in enhancing personal skills of objectives setting and team-building. WTO and Environment Organised by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) on July 6-7, 2005. The programme clarified main elements of WTO, environmental obligations and interaction of WTO and environment in the context of a developing country, like Pakistan. Result Based Management Organised by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) on May 6-7, 2004. The training was primarily focussed on in clarifying basic concepts about the RBM approach and its use in project planning, monitoring and evaluation. It also provided an opportunity to sharpen hands-on skill in using RBM approach. Effective Communication Organised by LUMS Rausing Executive Centre on December 29 – 31, 2003. The training was aimed at developing an understanding among participants of the strategic importance of effective communications and the resulting competitive advantage; develop their skills in logical and structured thinking for effective oral and written communications; train participants in modern methods of communicating internally and externally and in selecting the right medium for their message; improve their skills in writing clearly, concisely and with maximum impact; train participants in presenting numerical data clearly with the use of graphs and charts; provide them with effective oral presentation techniques and strengthen their presentation skills; and increase their awareness of nonverbal or hidden messages and how to read them. Conflict Resolution: Strategies and Skills Organised by LEAD Pakistan, this online programme continued for four weeks (March 10 – April 7, 2003). The training focussed on defining conflict, various approaches to understand and resolve conflicts, and inter-group relations. Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Organised by IUCN M&E Initiative on November 11–20, 2002 at Dambulla, Sri Lanka, the training covered various techniques for project planning and designing M&E plans. It included situation analysis, planning using tools like RBM and WBS, performance monitoring and project/programme evaluation. Management Development Programme Organised by LUMS Rausing Executive Centre on May 13–25, 2002. It is the flagship of LUMS’ executive education programme covering Finance and Control (Management Control Systems, Capital Budgeting, Strategic Finance, EVA); Organisational Behaviour/Human Resource Management (Team Building, Leadership, Managing Change, Business Strategy & HRM, Succession Planning); Marketing (Customer Value, Strategic Pricing, Distribution Channels, Product Line Decisions, Product Positioning); Information Technology (E-Business, IT and Business Trends, IT and Business Process Redesign); Operations (Total Quality Management, Supply Chain Management); Business Policy and Strategy (Sources of Competitive Advantage, Industry Structure Analysis, Vertical Integration, Mergers and Acquisition, Corporate Strategies in Emerging Markets); Current Macro Economics Trends; and Simulation of Business Decision-making. Managerial Grid^© Seminar Organised by the Grid International, Inc. at the Pakistan Society for Training and Development, Karachi on December 24–28, 2001. Developed by Blake and Mouton, the framework provides basis for understanding how people accomplish results in working with each other. Explaining various personality types, the approach provides a good opportunity to reflect upon oneself and ones interaction with others in multicultural and diverse teams. Finance for Non-Financial Managers Organised by the Pakistan Institute of Management, Islamabad on November 12–13, 2001. The training covered various aspects of financial management for programme and project managers, including budgeting, balance sheets and use of financial reports as monitoring tools. Project Management The course was especially designed for IUCN at LUMS Rausing Executive Development Centre on October 31 – November 3, 2001. It was aimed at enabling the managers to complete their projects on time, within budget and contribute to the overall profitability of the organisation. It covered project planning and life cycle; role of project manager; risk management; team building/leadership; managing conflict; project monitoring and control; configuration management and rapid prototyping; and project closure. Institutional Development and Organisational Strengthening Organised by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Islamabad on August 6–9, 2001. The objective of this workshop was to equip the participants with the necessary tools with which they can develop and strengthen their organizations to cope with the modern day requirements. Aimed at senior and middle level managers and decision makers, it was designed to bring a positive change and implement strategies for success for the participants’ organizations. Strategic Planning Tools Organised by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Islamabad on May 29–31, 2000, the course introduced a new project/programme planning framework – i.e., results definition model. Environmental Impact Assessment Organised by IUCN Pakistan on December 20–22, 1999 at Quetta, the workshop helped in understanding rationale and requirement of, and use of various tools for environmental assessment. Well-being Assessment: Method of Assessing Sustainability An international workshop organised by IUCN on October 5–10, 1999 at Quetta, introduced newly developed method of assessing that how far a system (ranging from a small community to the globe) has progressed towards sustainability in terms of human as well as ecological systems’ well-being. Strategic Environmental Assessment Organised by IUCN Pakistan on December 2–3, 1998 at Quetta, the workshop introduced tools for assessing environmental impacts at the policy and plan formulation level. Research Methodology Organised jointly by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan on December 30, 1995 – January 4, 1996 at Quetta, the workshop helped mastering various research methods in community medicine. Labour Inspection Organised jointly by the IPEC-ILO and the Directorate of Workers’ Education on October 16–17, 1995 at Quetta. PC Hardware Maintenance Organised by the University Grants Commission on September 3–8, 1994 at Quetta, the training was to provide basic knowledge regarding computer hardware. Clinical Chemistry A month long training, organised by the Labsystems, Sweden in July 1989 at Islamabad, was to enhance skills in performing clinical chemistry assays, especially on Labsystems’ equipment. Publications Research Articles Published* “Perceived Effectiveness of ASA and Voting Preferences.” University of Balochistan Research Journal, 1 (1998), p. 1-8. The article contextualises perceived effectiveness of the Academic Staff Association and its members’ voting preferences in its elections. In general, the members were found confident of their vote power and were satisfied with performance of the ASA. The previous performance of the elected representatives was found to be the most contributing factor towards the voting choice. “Impact of Electronic Media on Adoption of Health Care Practices.” Sustainable Development Review, 1, No. 1 (October 1997), p. 1-8. Attempting to determine the impact of electronic media – including television and radio – upon people’s health behaviour keeping in view their accessibility to such communication, the article presents results of a study on 300 respondents residing in Islamabad’s suburbs. The study established a significant impact of electronic media upon adoption of health care practices. “An Outline for Sustainable Development of Health System in Balochistan.” Sustainable Development Review, 1, No. 1 (October 1997), p. 31-45. The article attempts to outline the potential areas and the main policy recommendations for a sustainable health system to ensure socio-economic development. Considering the strong political will as a pivotal factor, a number of health development issues were addressed and policy guidelines were suggested. “Alienation: A Theoretical Overview.” Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research, 12, Nos. 1-2 (Summer 1997), p. 45-60. This is a comprehensive overview of theoretical development of an important sociological concept – alienation. Analysing early theological writings, social-contract theories, Hegelian thought, Marxism, and works by Durkheim, Merton and Weber, the article finally contextualizes Seeman’s analytical model for apprehension of alienation identifying six variants of the phenomenon on the basis of their genesis and consequences. “Role of Social Psychologists in Socio-economic Development.” NIP Newsletter, 15, No. 3 (July 1996), p. 2-3. The article reviews the role of a social psychologist in fostering socio-economic development in the country and suggests various measures to establish this role. “Authoritarianism and Women’s Rights in Pakistan.” Asian Profile, 22, No. 5 (October 1994), p. 427-441. {Abstracted in International Political Science Abstracts, 46 (2) 1996, Abstract No. 46.1893} The article presents discussion and results of a study of randomly selected 90 writers of Lahore regarding their personality orientation and opinion about women’s rights. A significant negative correlation between the authoritarian orientation of the writers and their favourable opinion about the provision of rights to women support the theoretical formulations developed from Hagen's (1963) theory of social change. Monographs Balochistan Conservation Strategy: An Overview. Karachi: IUCN, 2000 {Its Urdu version published in 2001} Highlighting the core programme areas of the strategy, the document provides an overview of the rationale, process, prioritised agenda and implementation mechanisms of the Balochistan Conservation Strategy. The document intends to enhance understanding of masses about strategic policy framework of province of Balochistan. BCS Background Paper on Energy. Quetta: IUCN, 2000. In a series of background papers for Balochistan Conservation Strategy, it presents an integrated multi-sectoral view of the current situation, issues, trends and options in energy sector in Balochistan. It also provides recommendations for conservation and sustainable use of the energy resources with a special focus on environmental concerns in the sector. Chagai Environment and Socio-economic Baseline Study. Karachi: BHP Minerals International Exploration, 1998. This baseline study was a component of the feasibility studies for a copper-gold joint venture (between GOB & BHP). The report covered a wide range of information regarding legal and regulatory framework for the project, physical environment of the district, and socio-economic scenario of the joint venture area. It was first of its kind in Pakistan setting guidelines for such feasibility studies. It is not available online being copyrighted material. District Profile(s) for eight districts of Balochistan including Gwadar, Kech, Panjgur, Killa Saifullah, Kohlu, Musakhel, Khuzdar and Awaran. Quetta: IMPLAN-P&DD, 1997. These socio-economic profiles provide a comprehensive overview of the districts comprising facts and interpretation based upon analysis of primary and secondary data. The wide range of information includes geographic features, geology, climate, demographics, administrative structures, cultural milieu, physical infrastructure, and productive and social sectors. Thesis Index: From 1974 to 1990 (Typescript). Quetta: Department of Sociology, University of Balochistan, 1994. A list of theses submitted by postgraduate students in the Department of Sociology. Edited/Resourced/Translated Northern Areas Strategy for Sustainable Development. Gilgit: IUCN, 2003. The document provides strategic framework for sustainable development planning and implementation in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. Focussing on governance reforms, the strategy provides guidelines for key sectors and actors of development in the Northern Areas. Shomali Ilaqajaat ki Paidar Taraqi ki Hikmat-e-Amli (an Urdu popular version of the Northern Areas Strategy for Sustainable Development). Gilgit: IUCN, 2003. The booklet explains the need, process and recommendations of the Northern Areas Strategy for Sustainable Development in Urdu language so that even the common people can understand the overall policy framework for sustainable development in the Northern Areas. Northern Areas State of Environment and Development. Gilgit: IUCN, 2003. The document provides a cross-sectional state of the art about environment and development in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. Covering all important sectors and thematic areas relevant to the Northern Areas, the document also provided strategic options for action. NASSD Background Papers. Gilgit: IUCN, 2003. This series includes 16 background papers on key sectors and themes identified during the formulation process of the Northern Areas Strategy for Sustainable Development. Editing of the series was an effort to align all papers for catering need of the process as well as making them more reader friendly and authentic. Assessing Northern Areas’ Progress towards Sustainability: Baseline Report. Gilgit: IUCN, 2003. The report sets a benchmark for the first of its kind system in the Northern Areas for assessing human as well as ecological well-being. Balochistan Conservation Strategy. Karachi: IUCN, 2000. The Balochistan Conservation Strategy is a strategic plan designed to define and address the issues affecting the socio-economic development of Balochistan, through the sustainable use of its natural resources. In many ways, it can be termed as a sustainable development agenda of the province that promises regeneration and sustainable use of ecological resources and continued economic development with active participation from the people of Balochistan. 9^th Five Year Plan 1998/9-2002/3: Province of Balochistan (Urdu version). Quetta: P&DD, Government of Balochistan, 1998 The complete translation of the Plan was intended to communicate the government’s development objectives to the masses. It was first of such an effort at the provincial level. Newspaper Columns Daily, The News International, Islamabad § “Long and Short of Balochistan Census.” September 20, 1997: p. 6 § “Fancy Consumerism in the Third World.” July 2, 1997: p. 6 § “Planning for Personal Gains.” June 18, 1997: p. 6 Weekly Express, Quetta § “Glamour on TV.” September 8–14, 1996: p. 2 § “Role of Family in Social Control.” September 1–7, 1996: p. 2 § “Research on Gender Inequality.” August 25–31, 1996: p. 2 § “Strike, Strike and Strike!” August 18–24, 1996: p. 3 § “When the Bells will Toll.” July 28–August 3,1996: p. 2 § “Man Alone.” July 21-27, 1996: p. 2 Membership of Forums/Organizations Member § International Union for the Scientific Study of Population § The International Union for Ecology § Mountain Forum § Population Association of Pakistan § Pakistan Sociological Association § Punjab University Sociologists Alumni Association § LEAD Islamabad Club Cyber/Lingual Competence Languages English and local languages including Urdu, Punjabi and Siraiki — excellent in speaking, reading and writing. Computer Advance level user of MS Office and InPage; novice level user of FrontPage, CorelDraw, QuarkXpress and ArcView. * All the research articles have been published in research journals of international repute after peer review.