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Hijazi Tahir Syed University of Central Punjab 1-Khayaban-e-Jinnah Johar Town Lahore – 54000 Pakistan (924235224633, 924235880007, (M) 923008566436) www.syedhijazi.com , www.ucp.edu.pk [email protected] , DOB: March 07, 1953 Male Married Domicile: Khyber Nationality: Pakistan Outstanding Achievements: Achieved 95 percent increase in student’s enrolment in two years (2010-2012) as Vice Chancellor/prorector of UCP. Increased faculty publications from 2 to 54 in two years 2010- 2012 at UCP Increased Revenue of University by 130 percent during 2010-2012 at UCP Added 8 new departments and 54 faculty members 1700 students at Faculty of Social Sciences International Islamic University as dean in two years 2007-2009. Started MS & PhD programs at three universities as dean and vice chancellor during the last 8 years. Over 500 MS and over 20 PhDs produced so far. Published three books and 45 journal papers. Qualifications: Ph.D. Development Economics Clark University Worcester Massachusetts, USA 1994
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Hijazi Tahir SyedUniversity of Central Punjab

1-Khayaban-e-Jinnah Johar Town

Lahore – 54000 Pakistan(924235224633, 924235880007, (M) 923008566436)www.syedhijazi.com, www.ucp.edu.pk

[email protected],

DOB: March 07, 1953 Male Married

Domicile: Khyber

Nationality: Pakistan

Outstanding Achievements:Achieved 95 percent increase in student’s enrolment in two years (2010-2012) as Vice Chancellor/prorector of UCP.Increased faculty publications from 2 to 54 in two years 2010-2012 at UCPIncreased Revenue of University by 130 percent during 2010-2012 at UCPAdded 8 new departments and 54 faculty members 1700 students at Faculty of Social Sciences International Islamic University as dean in two years 2007-2009.Started MS & PhD programs at three universities as dean and vice chancellor during the last 8 years. Over 500 MS and over 20 PhDs produced so far.Published three books and 45 journal papers.Qualifications: Ph.D. Development Economics Clark University Worcester

Massachusetts, USA 1994

Master of Arts in Economic Policy Boston University Massachusetts USA 1990

Master of Philosophy Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad Pakistan 1982

Master of Science in Economics, Economics Department

Islamabad University Islamabad Pakistan 1975

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Other Qualifications:-

Trainer of the Master Trainer (TOMT) International

Finance Corporation-World Bank Cairo Egypt 2009

-Trainer of the Trainer (TOT) International Finance

Corporation-World Bank Karachi 2008

-Entrepreneurship Clinic Entrepreneurship Development

Institute Ahmedabad India 2006

-Entrepreneurship Clinic, Bayester Institute,

California University San Diego California USA 2005

- Oracle Developer 2000 forms PL/SQL Virginia USA 2000

-Project Appraisal Techniques, PIDE Islamabad Pakistan 1981

Experience Chronically (36 years continued)Pro-Rector & Professor University of Central Punjab Lahore Feb 2010(cont)

Professor Tenure track Department of Management Comsats Inst Technology 2009

Dean Faculty of Social Sciences

International Islamic University 2007-2009

Vice President International Islamic University 2008-2009

Dean & Campus Head

Faculty of Management & Social Sciences

Mohammad Ali Jinnah University 1999-2007

Campus Head Muhammad Ali Jinnah University 2001-2007

Assoct Prof Faculty of Management Sciences

International Islamic University 1998-1999

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Adjunct Faculty (summers) American College of Greece Athens1995-1999

Planning Economist & National Project Coordinator

Area Development Project UNDP 1997-1998

Assistant Professor Faculty of Management Sciences

International Islamic University 1994-1997

Assistant Professor (on study leave)

International Islamic University 1987-1994

Adjunct Faculty Bryant College Rhode Island USA 1990-1992

Consultant Citizen and Power Electric Company Boston USA 1992-1994

Assistant Professor International Institute of Islamic Economics

International Islamic University 1984-1987

Assistant Manager Investment

Industries Division Overseas Pakistanis Foundation

Ministry of Labor and Manpower 1981-1984

Lecturer

Economics Department Gomal University D.I. Khan 1976-1981

Lecturer

Cadet College Hassan Abdal 1975-1976

Academic Administration: (as Dean, Campus Head and Vice President and Pro-Rector for 12 years)

Pro-Rector/Vice Chancellor University of Central Punjab Lahore 2010-continues

University financial planning and operations University academic matters

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All University operations matters Development of Innovative means to achieve goals Developed Qarz-e-Hasana Scheme funding one hundred students Computerized all financial and administrative systems Effective training system for faculty and employees Developed all admin systems Produced over 50 journal papers in one year

Dean Faculty of Social Sciences & Vice President International Islamic University 2007-2009

Added eight more departments (4 in male and 4 in female section) Administered 12 departments (6 in male 6 in female) Established board of studies for each department Established curriculum development committees Interviewed and selected 52 faculty members Established a research culture Developed students course assessment system involving Developed weightage system of all the activities of faculty including research,

projects, administration, course teaching punctuality and awarded faculty based on annual assessment

Motivated faculty to participate in conferences and journal publications, 18 papers were produced

Staff attendance system Students registration system

Dean Faculty of Management & Social Sciences, Islamabad Campus Head Mohammad Ali Jinnah University 1999-2007

Developed all systems including, admission, registration, advertisement, web system, attendance system, grading system, attendance system, examination system, result announcement system, degree awarding system, convocations, counseling system, curriculum development, placement system etc.

General administration of staff and faculty as Islamabad campus head including recruitment, selection, performance evaluation, discipline, promotion, reward and punishment, training

Planning Economist and National Project Coordinator UNDP Area Development project Balochistan 1997-98

Administered the project of 13 experts and over 100 staff and 18 vehicles Produce ProDoc, PC-1, annual report, PRA’s, training etc.

Student Advisor to President International Islamic University 1984-87

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Provost International Islamic University 1985-87

Looking after 12 residential hostels of students

Assistant Manager Industries Division overseas Pakistani Foundation ministry of Labour & Manpower Islamabad, preparing feasibility studies, correspondnence.

Specialized Experience

Fund raising:

Raised funds to the tune of Rs 24 million per year as scholarships for the students from Workers Welfare Fund

Raised fund for the students projects to the tune of Rs 2 million per year Developed associations with corporate sector for a number of

sponsorships for students activities

University Functions

Charter acquiring process Affiliation Granting process PEC approval Pharm Council

Quality Assurance

Course Assessment system Course attendance system Teachers training system Teachers award system

MEMBERSHIP: IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

UNESCO/ISESCO consulting Group Member for South and Central Asia Member Working Group on Higher Education and Professional Education Member think Tank, energy Technologies Ministry of Science and Technology

GOP Member working group on higher and professional education planning

Commission Advisor International consortium of Legislative strengthening and

Development (ICLAD) USA South Asian Forum of Entrepreneurship Education & Research (SAFEER) Advisor Enterprise, Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business

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Management in India, 2006. Member Editorial Board for Humanity & Social Sciences Journal,

International Digital Organization for Scientific Information Jordan. Approved Ph.D. supervisor Higher Education Commission Pakistan Member HEC National Curriculum Committee Business Administration

Pakistan Member Academic Council International Islamic University Islamabad Member Advanced board of studies International Islamic University Member Advanced board of studies Mohammad Ali Jinnah University

Karachi Member selection board Foundation University Islamabad Member selection board Rifah International University Islamabad Member Human Resource Development Network Pakistan Member Pakistan Institute of Development Economist Islamabad Global Forum of Re-engineering Government, Washington DC USA. Member Board of Governors, Association of Management Development

Institutions in Pakistan (AMDIP) Member GRE test committee Sargodha University Pakistan Member “Global Forum of Re-Inventing Government” Invited as Expert to

by Albert Gore Vice President USA in 1999. Member Board of Governors of National Institute of Cultural Studies

Islamabad, 2011.

Publications

Journal Publications1

Hijazi T Syed, Farooq Ahmed Jam

Tahir Masood

Syed Tahir Hijazi

Tahir Masood Syed Tahir Hijazi

Syed Tahir Hijazi

“Do human resource management practices impact on financial performance of the banks” African Journal of Business Management, 4(7), pp. 1281-1288, 2010

“Service Quality SERVQUAL model in Higher Educational Institutions, What factors are to be considered” Interdisciplinary Journal Of Contemporary Research In Business, 2 (5), August 2010,

“The Impact of Employees Job Stress and Organizational Commitment” European Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 13 (4), pp 617-622, 2010

1 As per HEC criterion laid down on website

http://www.hec.gov.pk/new/academicaffairs/jcr/list%20of%20journals.htm

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Farooq Ahmed Jam

Syed Tahir Hijazi

Farooq Ahmed JamSyed Tahir Hijazi

Tahir Masood Qureshi

M. Farooq Hussain

M. Farooq HussainSyed Tahir Hijazi

Saqib Ilyas

Inam-ul-HaqFarooq Ahmed Jam

Muhammad

Ahmad-u-Rehman

Tahir Masood Qureshi

Syed Tahir Hijazi

M. Ahmad-u-RehmanInam-ul-Haq

Farooq Ahmad Jam

Tahir Masood

“Impact of Leader Behavior on Employee Job Stress: Evidence from Pakistan” European Journal of Economics, Finance and Administrative Sciences, Issue,21, pp 172-179, 2010

“Agency Theory in Islamic Perspective” Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in Business,Vol.2, No.4, pp 308-332, August,2010

“The Role of Technology in the Emergence of the Information Society in Pakistan” Modern Applied Science,vol.4. No.10 December, 2010

“Determinants of Customer Switching Behavior: Evidence from Banking Services” African Journal of Business Management, 4(10), December, 2010

“Psychological Contract Breach and Burnout, Mediating Role of Job Stress and Feeling of Violation” European Journal of Social Sciences, Vol.17, No.2 November,2010

“Impact of Job Involvement on Employee Commitment: Evidence from Pakistan” International Journal of Business and Management, Vol,6 (1), 2010

“Mediating Role Employee Engagement in Creative Work Process on the Relationship of Transformational Leadership and Employee Creativity” European Journal of Economics,

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Qureshi

Syed Tahir Hijazi

Farooq Ahmed JamSyed Tahir Hijazi

Inam-ul-HaqM. Umer Azeem

Syed Tahir Hijazi

Tahir Masood Qureshi M. Umer AzeemInam-ul-Haq

Tahir Masood Qureshi

Syed Tahir Hijazi

Tahir Masood Syed Tahir Hijazi

Hijazi T Syed, Ayesha Aman

Tahir MasoodHijazi T Syed

Tahir Masood Qureshi, Aamir Shahzad Warraich and Syed Tahir Hijazi

Hijazi T SyedKomal Khalid

Hijazi T SyedMahboob

Finance and Administrative Sciences, Issue 24 (1) 2010

“The Impact of Perception of Politics on Job Stress” Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in Business, Vol. 2 (6), 2010

“The Effects of Television Food Advertising on Children`s Food Purchasing Requests, accepted for publication” International Journal of Business and Management, 6 (1), January 2011.

Virtual Team of 21st century: Going Beyond space, Moments, and organization with technology Greenwich Business Journal Vol 2 No. II 2008. Significance of Project Management Performance Assessment (PMPA) Model, International Journal of Project Management Vol 27, Issue 4 May 2009.Determinants of Executive Compensation and Its Impact on Organizational Performance, Journal Compensation & Benefits Review, Sage Publications, USA Vol; 39 No. 2 March 2007.

“Effects of Dyadic Quality and Duration on Performance Appraisal, Journal of Independent Studiers and Research Vol. 7 No. 1 January 2009.

Impact of non-financial rewards on employee motivation: A case of Cellular Communication Service providing sector of Telecom Industry registered under PTA in Islamabad, Global Business & Economics Research Conference BRC. Vol. 7, No. 1&2, 2007, London UK, June 2006.

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Hijazi T SyedYasir

Hijazi T SyedS. M. M. Raza

Naqvi

Tahir MasoodHijazi T Syed

Hijazi T SyedRubina Naz

Qureshi

S. M. Aamir Shah & Syed Tahir

Hijazi

Hijazi T SyedAmir Shah

Hijazi T SyedAmir Shah

Attaullah Shah & Tahir Hijazi

Hijazi T Syed

Hijazi T Syed

Hijazi T Syed

Hijazi T Syed

Nasim Shirazi Amanullah Khan

Hijazi T Syed

Determinants of capital structure; A case study of cement industry in Pakistan. Lahore journal of Economics. June 2006.

Factors affecting student’s performance. Bangladesh Journal of Sociology, Bangladesh Vol 3, No. 1. January, 2006.

Testing teacher’s burnout level in Pakistan, Pakistan Journal of Education, Vol XXIII, issue I, 2006.

Relationship between procedural transparency & procedural justice”. Global Business & Economics Research Conference, The Business Review, Cambridge Vol. 4 * Number 1 * Summer 2005

Performance evaluation of mutual funds in Pakistan, Pakistan Development Review Vol; 44 No. 4 Winter 2005.

Firm size and rate of growth, Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities (Vol.XIII, No. 1), Spring, 2005

Impact of working capital management on the profitability of firms: case of listed Pakistani companies Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities (Vol. XIII, No. 2), Autumn, 2005

Determinants of capital structure in stock exchange listed non financial firms in Pakistan, Pakistan Development Review 43:4 Part II ( Winter 2004) pp. 605-618. “Motivational aspects of good governance”, Pakistan Development Review 38: 4 Part II pp. 905-912" Winter

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Hijazi T Syed

Maria Sabrina De Gobbi, Nara Hari Dhakal and Syed

Tahir Hijazi

Syed Tahir HijaziSafi Ullah Khan

Syed Tahir HijaziTaseer Salahuddin

Syed Tahir HijaziFarooq Ahmad Jam

Syed Tahir HijaziFarooq Ahmad Jam

1999 “Profit loss sharing system and community saving and investment scheme” The Lahore Journal of Economics, Lahore School of Economics Vol. 4, No. 2 July –Dec 1999 “Role of institutions in the industrial development of Pakistan”, Pakistan Development Review 34:4 Part III p. 1081 – 1090 Winter, 1995Determinants of investment in the corporate sector of Pakistan", Journal of Asian pacific Tax Research, Investment Center; Vol. 1 No. 5 Singapore 1983.

Poverty Statistics in Traditional and Islamic Framework; A case study of Pakistan; Pakistan Economics and Political Review Vol 1&2 Oct 1996 pp 23-28.

"Firm size and rate of growth" Pakistan Management Review Vol. XXV No. 3&4 Pakistan. 1984.

‘Nepal and Pakistan : micro-finance and microentreprise development : their contribution to the economic empowerment of women / Maria Sabrina de Gobbi, Nara Hari Dhakal and Syed Tahir Hijazi ;International Labour Office. Geneva: ILO, 2004. (Call no. 331.12 Se451 no.69)

“Single Stock Futures Trading and Stock Price Volatility: Empirical Analysis” published in The Pakistan Development Review, 48:4 Part II (Winter 2009) p. 553-563

“Determinants of Microfinance Eligibility and their Relation to Poverty Alleviation” has been accepted for publication in Journal of Social and Development Sciences (JSDS)

“Job Involvement as Predictor of Employee Commitment: Evidence from Pakistan, International Journal of Business and

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Management Vol. 6, No. 4; April 2011

“Psychological contract and job outcomes: Mediating role of affective commitment” ISI indexed publication

: 1. Book “Institutional Dynamics and Industrial Paradigm: Case of Pakistan, Dost Publishers Islamabad 1995

2. Book, “ Profit Sharing” Melmillan Publishers Lahore 1997.3. Book “ Performance Evaluation: Managerial Approach (editing stage)4. Book A Text Book of Pakistan Economics (in process)5. Book Employees Performance Evaluation (being published in December

2011), Publisher (HEC Islamabad, Pakistan)

Research Projects Experience

S. No how are you Title Position Contact person

1 Development of Manuals, Orientation, job analysis, job Description, Training need assessment. Comsats institute of technology Islamabad 2010

Team Leader Dr Qaiser Abbas Head of the Department CIIT Islamabad. [email protected]

2 Training of Research Methodology, DESTO, NESCOM, Government of Pakistan, 2009.

Team Leader Dr Ali Sajid, CEO LMDA, H. No. St 14 F-10/3 Islamabad [email protected]

3 Transnational Education (TNE) Assessment, in Pakistan British Council, 2008.

Team Leader Mr Kamran Sebcon ltd Islamabad [email protected]

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4 Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation National ICT Scholarship Program Government of Pakistan, 2008.

Team Leader Fawad Younas ICT R& D fund ministry of communication [email protected]

5 Team Leader Prodoc development UNDP, ‘Refugees Affected Area Rehabilitation’ Balochistan and NWFP, 2008.

Team Leader Zafar Iqbal deputy Resident Rep UNDP Pakistan

[email protected]

6 Consultant UNDP Annual Review of Country Programme Action plan (CPAP) and review of one UN reform, 2008.

Consultant Rabia Khattak UNDP [email protected]

7 Consultant UNDP Assessment and procurement plan SERRA, AJK, 2007.

Consultant usman.qazi UNDP [email protected]>

"'Hina Yousaf'" UNDP Pakistan [email protected]

8 Institutional Development Specialist, Rawalpindi Environment Improvement project WASA, RTA, RDA Rawalpindi June 2007 to April 2008.

Consultant Riaz akhtar Team Leader [email protected]

9 Consultant Hashwani Group of Companies Performance Evaluation and motivation of Employees 2006.

Consultant Hashwani Group of Industries F-5 Islamabad

10 Consultant Planning Commission Government of Pakistan, document of Vision 2030 Editing Team member 2007.

Consultant Dr A.R Kemal Team Leader [email protected]

11 Entrepreneurship awareness and advocacy program, Higher Education Commission 2006-07

Consultant Amna noor higher Education Commission paksitan [email protected]

12 Consultant UNDP to ERRA 2006 Develop capacity building and procurement plan for ERRA and its subsidiaries SERRA, PERRA

Consultant usman.qazi UNDP [email protected]>

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and DRU’s "'Hina Yousaf'" UNDP Pakistan [email protected]

13 Team leader Restructuring of Emoluments Package National Highway Authority Government of Pakistan 2006

Team Leader Dr Aslam Khan GM [email protected]

14 As Consultant ,Micro finance, Micro enterprise Development and contribution of Economic Empowerment of Women ILO 2003

Consultant Mr Manzoor khaliq ILO Pakistan [email protected]

15 Consultant, Encouraging New Growth Areas and Employment International Labour Organization 2004

Consultant Mr Manzoor khaliq ILO Pakistan [email protected]

16 Planning Economist UNDP 1997-98 Area Development Program Balochistan, PRODOC, PC-1 and other related documents for the project.

Planning Economist

Zafar Iqbal deputy Resident Rep UNDP Pakistan

[email protected]

17 Team Leader Training Methodology ADB 2001-2 Assist NRB develop an action plan to generate cadres of master trainers for the ultimate delivery to the municipal level management.

Consultant

18 As team leader Benchmark survey EIROP UNDP & GTZ 2001 as a team leader to develop and carry on survey in four districts of NWFP 2001

Team leader Zafar Iqbal deputy Resident Rep UNDP Pakistan

[email protected]

19 Research Associate World Bank and UNESCO sponsored project, "Labor Migration from Pakistan to the Middle East and its Impact on the Domestic Economy" 1980-81

Research Associate

Dr M Fahim Khan Team Leader

[email protected]

20 Research Associate, Skill scarcity assessment of Pakistan due to migration to Middle East. ILO 1981

Research Associate

Director Training OPF Islamabad

Other Projects Experience

Sky Train feasibility study (2006)

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Guided students to carry on feasibility study of Sky Train between Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The project involved Evaluation and survey to asses the existing traffic between the twin cities. The out come is a limited company to start the project

Development of Solar Stove for rural cooking (2006)

Students under the guidance developed a solar stove to cook food in the rural as replacement of fire woods, leading to environment hazards as well as deforestation. The stove is prepared but still needs some improvements for efficient performance.

School Bus Service (2004)

To study the prospect of private school bus service. Study was conducted to collect data of two localities of Islamabad. The survey and the findings of the project suggested that with minimum management efforts residents can acquire good and respectable transport service for their kids. Small businesses sales promotion guidelines (2004)

A few shops were studied to identify weaknesses and strengths and to promote sales and business of the owner.

Web development (2004)

Few webs were developed as part of business projects by students.

Subway system design (2005)

A financial plan of a subway transport system was developed for Rawalpindi / Islamabad. The plan suggested capacity of transporting over 200,000 people each way per day.

Development of online businesses (2004)

A number of online business projects were developed and published for general public to opt. These projects included software sale, car sale, leather sale and marble sale.

Evaluation of Utility stores corporation (2002)

A financial analysis of utility stores corporation was carried out. Recommendations were made to improve its performance

Electronic notice board (2004)

To abreast the students of Mohammad Ali Jinnah University of the latest news and notices four electronic boards (PC based) were installed in the campus. Centrally connected with the intranet these boards continuously changes screens and update readers.

Electronic attendance system (2004)

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In electronic attendance system, using bar code system installed in campus for correct attendance record.

Computer application courses for Capital Development Authority personnel (2004)

8 courses each of three weeks (twenty hours) conducted to train the supervisory staff to use computer in their day to day office use.

Small businesses sales promotion guidelines (2004)

A few shops were studied to identify weaknesses and strengths and to promote sales and business of the owner

Special children support system (2005)

A project was designed to help the handicapped and special children. As part of project two advocacy seminars were held highlighting the issues on electronic media. In addition an office management system was established to run the activities.

Review of HRM practices in the corporate sector (2003-2005)

Review of HRM practices in Mari Gas, Department of Petroleum and Energy Resources, Siemens, Jaffar Group of Companies, GOD, Pak Telecom, and Aiva Waters.

School selection and role of parents (2004)

To access the role of parents, a survey was conducted all over Islamabad. Survey provided major considerations of parents in selecting schools

Human resource management assessment of Varan Bus Service (2004)

Varan bus service, a local transport system was operating in Rawalpindi/Islamabad till last year. On the request human resource assessment was carried out to identified strength and weaknesses of management.

Human resource assessment of Cirin pharmaceutical (2004)

Through a comprehensive survey and data collection it was assessed half of the workers of Cirin pharmaceutical were motivated towards work.

Career planning seminars in schools (2003-2004)

A series of career planning seminars / lectures were arranged in over two dozen poor schools. Voluntary professors were given the task to share their experiences with young kids and to guide them to choose a career.

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Computer training for Islamabad Police (2003-2004)

Over 650 Police personnel of all ranks were provided basic computer application training including MS Office, MS Excel, emailing system and understanding cyber crime.

Web advertisements project (2003)

A study was conducted to develop a manual focusing on how to advertise a web through search engines.

Marketing research fast food (2003)

To assess the potential of fast food in Rawalpindi / Islamabad, a study was conducted. Study highlighted that fast food culture is growing and innovation is needed in the products delivered.

Conservation of walking trail No. 3 on Margala Hills (2003)

Walking trail 3 on Margala Hills was studied and refurbished with the help of sponsors to make it more convenient.

Refurbishing and improvement in children hospital PIMS (2003)

Study was conducted to identify missing facilities in the hospital for general public. With the help of sponsors those facilities were provided. These facilities included relevant signboards, provision of benches, garbage buckets etc.

Truckers Language (2003)

A study to record trucker’s language as posted on rear of trucks was carried out. The objective was to see what sorts of pattern emerge.

Development of monument (2003)

Half a dozen monuments developed from industrial waste to highlight issues of peace, smoking, education and tree plantation. Each monument was gifted to Capital Development Authority to be installed in Islamabad Zoo and Blue Area.

Rating index of commercial buildings in Blue Area Islamabad (2003)

For the convenience of visitors and general public, Blue Area buildings were given serial numbers. This was necessitated because the previous CDA numbering was highly confusing and locating a specific building has always been difficult. This project was carried out in collaboration with CDA. However after numbering was assigned CDA once again changed numbering policy thus official numbering system is still pending.

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Small business project (2003)

To provide opportunities of investment in small scale business the project launched with following activities.

- Two workshops providing brief presentations to general public - Preparation of 50 project briefs of investment of less than 100,000- Training of around 50 potential small and micro entrepreneurs

Development Of Index Boards In Commercial Centers (2002-2003)

Commercial buildings in Blue Area, Islamabad are often devoid of information boards at the entrance. Through a project sponsored by resident offices of concerned commercial centers / buildings 38 boards were installed.

Management training of CDA employees (2001-2003)

7 management trainings for CDA employees were conducted to update them with latest technique of management and human resource management.

Information card development for CNG business (2002)

A survey was conducted and data collected of all CNG pumps established in NWFP and Punjab. At then end an information brochure was developed for CNG consumers.

Cycle tracks in the city (2002)

A study was conducted to identify possible locations of cycle tracks in Rawalpindi / Islamabad. The study helped to draw a map and presented to Capital Development Authority for implementation.

Inventory management system (2001 -2002)

Over 20 retailers were provided with basic inventory system to enhance their working capability.

Islamabad Peshawar motorway construction (2001)

Project was designed study the causes of dispute between Byander Turkish construction company and Highway Authority of Pakistan in construction of Islamabad Peshawar motorway.

Debt problem in Pakistan (2001)

A study was conducted to identity the debt problem in Pakistan.

Database of hotels, motels and guesthouses (2001)

A database was created of hotels, motels and guesthouses in Rawalpindi / Islamabad. A website was also created.

Market survey of tea (2000) On the request of local tea packing company (Anjak Tea) a survey was conducted in Rawalpindi Islamabad to explore consumer preference of packed or unpacked tea.

Development of computer training manual for Islamabad Police (2000)

A training manual was developed for 3-4 weeks for Islamabad police.