Pakistan National Shipping Corporation

Mr. Sultan A. Chawla appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) with effect from 23rd September, 2024. Beside his business, he has been very active in the fields of education & business leadership.

He did his Masters in Economics from Karachi University where he also taught for 5 years before he attended Vanderbilt University USA for post graduate studies as a Fulbright Scholar.

He is a prominent businessman of Pakistan and leading his private business as Chairman of Burque Corporation (Private) limited which is a well-diversified distribution house of FMCG goods.

He is / has been associated with following bodies / institutions / organizations:

• Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan Institute of High Technology as a Founding Trustee.
• Member Board of Khan Institute of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering (KIBGE).
• Indus University of Health Sciences as Member Board of Governors.
• Life Member of Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce & Industry (CACCI) & SAARC Chambers of Commerce & Industries & Islamic Chambers of Commerce.
• President, Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI).
• Member Managing Committee, Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI).
• Chairman, Delhi Mercantile Society, Karachi.
• Trustee, Karachi Port Trust.

In the past has been associated with the following institutions in different capacities:

• International Vice Chairman of World University Service, Geneva.
• President, Karachi University Student Union.
• General Secretary, Islamia College Student Union
• Head Boy Sindh Madrasah.
• Director, Karachi Cooperative Housing Societies Union.

As a youth, he has also attended the following International Events:


• United Nation’s 1st International Assembly & Youth, New York 1970.
• 2nd World Food Congress, Hague 1970.
• 1st International Conference on Human Environment, Majesty University Ontario, Canada.
• World University Service Assemblies held in Madras India, Munich Germany, Ibadan Nigeria & Geneva Switzerland.
He is happily married and blessed with two sons and one daughter.

Mr. Umar Zafar Sheikh did his graduation from Government College Lahore and Masters in International Relations from Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad. He also holds a Masters degree in Accounting from University of Stockholm, Sweden, a Post Graduate Diploma in Corruption Studies from University of Hong Kong, and a certificate in Integrity Reform from University of Central Europe, Hungary.

Mr. Sheikh joined civil service in 1991. He belongs to Pakistan Audit and Accounts Service and has worked on various auditing, accounting, human resource management, financial management, and project management assignments. Major assignments include Additional Director NAB, Deputy Accountant General Senior, Director Administration, office of Auditor General of Pakistan, Director Procurement, Project to Improve Financial Reporting and Auditing, Director/ Director General, President’s Secretariat Public, Director General Foreign Audit, Chief Finance and Accounts Officer, and Director Finance NAB. He is presently posted as Additional Secretary, Ministry of Maritime Affairs.

He has the honor of being one of the co-authors of Pakistan’s first ever National Anti Corruption Strategy. He also remained involved with implementation of the strategy, Conceived and established National Accountability Bureau’s awareness and prevention wing, and led its awareness campaign.

Mr. Sheikh has spoken extensively about governance, accountability, anti-corruption, motivation, financial management, communication skills and public speaking at national and international level. He is a regular guest speaker and review panelist at Civil Service training institutes.

Mr. Qumar Sarwar Abbasi joined the Civil Service in 1994 through the 22nd Common Training Programme. He is an alumni of Institute for Development Policy & Management, University of Manchester (UK) from where he acquired his MA (Econ.) Development Administration and Management. He also holds an MA in International Relations.

During his career in the Civil Service Mr. Abbasi has served in different Ministries / Organizations of the Federal Government. His recent postings included Additional Secretary (HRM/CF), Ministry of Finance, Executive Director (Ops), CPEC, Authority; Senior Joint Secretary Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives; Joint Secretary to the Cabinet; Joint Secretary, Ministry of Finance; Joint Secretary (World Bank-China-Debt Management), EAD and Joint Secretary (PAC), National Assembly. He is married and has three children.

Mr. Ahsan Malik is a Group Director of The Waterlink Group involved in Shipping, Energy, Trading and Infrastructure development businesses. He holds an L.L.B (Hons) and L.L.M. (Masters) from the University of Buckingham and is a licensed Advocate of the Sindh High Court of Pakistan. He is a Certified Director by the SECP for listed companies and is an LSE (London School of Economics) Certified Real Estate and Finance Professional. He brings a wide range of professional and business experience that spans almost two decades. Mr. Malik is passionate about CSR initiatives and the concept of a Blue Economy; he also serves as a Trustee on the Board of Muskan Welfare Trust (MWT) which focuses on Education Inspiring Change and providing Healthcare facilities to the underprivileged. Mr Malik is a member of an honorable society of Lincoln Inn, Sindh Bar Council, and Karachi Bar Association and has also served on the Board of Bahria Transshipment Hub Pakistan Ltd. (BTHP) and Karachi Port Trust (KPT) as a Trustee.

He believes that the solution to our nation’s Energy Security and Economic Problems, lies within the Shipping and Energy Supply Chain industry. Through his CSR and business initiatives he aims to build an example of Ethical Business, where profits, prosperity and preservation are valued equally.

Captain (R) Sarfaraz Inayatullah is a reputed highly qualified Engineer, Naval Architect vis-à-vis Business Management Professional with over 42 years of experience at Executive, Administrative, Management and Project Development positions both in local & international maritime sector organizations. During his illustrious career, he successfully managed the design, construction, salvage, repairs, and safe operations of maritime assets including Tankers, FSRUs, LNG Gas Carriers, Bulk Carriers, Dredgers, Tugs, Hopper Barges, submarines and Offshore installations through implementation of International Maritime Organization (IMO) protocols & conventions pertaining to safety of life at sea.

Captain (R) Sarfaraz Inayatullah has worked in a challenging environment of Local and International Maritime Sectors with role in senior management. Thus, he is ideally suited to help the organizations in achieving their tactical and strategic objectives.

By virtue of affiliation with professional bodies of international repute viz a viz strong background of foreign training & service, Captain (R) Sarfaraz Inayatullah enjoys the status of chartered engineer and fellow with Engineering Council UK, Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA), Institution of Engineers Pakistan (IEP) and Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC). For obvious reasons, these credentials are a source of strength for any organization.

Being qualified Business Management Professional, Auditor, Inspector and Marine Surveyor with vast and versatile experience in international maritime sector, Captain (R) Sarfaraz Inayatullah possesses excellent skills in Technical & Commercial Advisory Services required for capacity building, third party inspection & certification system, QRA, QA/QC, HSE to support the multifaceted challenges of maritime sector.

Captain (R) Sarfaraz Inayatullah enjoys outstanding academic and professional track record both in country and abroad. Presently he is serving as Country Marine & Offshore Chief Executive of International Classification Society “Bureau Veritas Pakistan”. He is an elected member on the PNSC Board of Directors.

Mr. Khalil Ahmed qualified as a member of CIMA – (The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants of United Kingdom). He has been a Fellow member of the Institute since 1972.

He holds his LLB (Hons) and LLM (corporate governance) degrees from the North Umbria University in the United Kingdom.

He has over 30 years’ experience in senior financial and administrative management positions. His experience includes the senior position of Vice-president and CFO of Union Texas Pakistan inc, (an American Company involved in Oil and Gas exploration and production worldwide). In this position, he has been responsible for financial, administrative and human resources of the company along with coordination with the Ministry of Petroleum and natural resources as a joint venture partner. He was associated with this company for over 22 years.

Mr. Khalil Ahmed also held senior positions in the field of Finance and Administration with multinational companies in Tanzania and Zambia (Africa) where he was responsible for strengthening financial and administrative discipline. Prior to the above assignments, He held positions with Ford Motor Company and EMI group of United Kingdom. In these positions, he participated in the establishment of financial and management accounting systems.

He has also served as Consultant for CIDA (Canadian Investment & Development Agency) for Pakistan Funded Program for petroleum sector for developing Systems and Procedures’ for the Director of Petroleum and Concessions for the implementation of Joint Venture Agreements.

He is a Certified Director from Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance and represents PNSC as an Independent Director.

Mr. Shahzeb Akram is performing his obligations as Chief Executive Officer of M/s. Pharma Health Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd. since 2005 when this company started its operations in Pakistan. He started his career as President of M/s. Mass Pharma (Pvt) Ltd., a component of Khawaja Group of Companies and a leading pharmaceutical Company in Pakistan. Mr. Shahzeb Akram is the Director of M/s. Gallop Water Sciences (Pvt) Ltd., an I.V. Solution manufacturing company. He is serving as the Director of M/s. S.J&U Enterprises, the leading national Supply Chain of pharmaceutical products in Pakistan. Recently made an agreement with a multinational Company is incorporated in UK (Derresthetic UK Limited) for the expansion of business with its focus to introduce products in US and Europe also. Looking for business opportunities in Local Premium retail business. He also made major investment in WINGS CHAIR PAKISTAN (PVT) LIMITED (Wing Chair Luxury Group) to become the partner dealing in Home luxury home interior and fittings. Despite of his business engagements, he is an active member of a numerous Trade & Commerce organizations where he is representing the business community in a very professional manner. In response to his valuable inputs, Khawaja Shahzeb Akram has also been awarded for numerous achievements from:

• Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Shaukat Aziz, for his business achievements in 2007.
• Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Yousaf Raza Gillani in 2011.
• Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, businessman achievement award in 2018.
• President of Pakistan, Mr. Arif Alvi, for businessman of the year 2019.
• President of Pakistan, Mr. Arif Alvi, for 9th FPCCI for special performance award in 2021.

He has been leading the business delegations from Pakistan to different countries around globe, thus strengthening corporate ties with rest of the world, specifically in new era of Russia and Turkey. Recently the Turkey Business Community has conferred upon Khawaja Shahzeb Akram the MECC AWARD which shows his corporate efforts being appreciated in the world trade with a special eye on the international horizon Besides all the business responsibilities, Khawaja Shahzeb Akram is an active member of world largest social welfare organization, Lions Clubs International having it’s headquarter in Chicago, USA and operative in more than 200 countries of the world, and He is also member of Royal Palm Golf & Country Club Lahore.

BUSINESS

• CEO Pharma Health Pakistan Pvt Ltd
• President Mass Pharma Pvt Ltd
• Director Gallop Water Sciences
• Director SJ&U (National Distributor)
• Partner in Wingchair (Luxury Group)
• Chairman Derresthetic Intl.

PUBLIC CHAIR H0LDINGS

• Executive Committee Member FPCCI
• Executive Committee Member SAARC Chamber
• Chairman “All Pakistan Dermatological Companies”
• Senior Vice Chairman “Business-Men Panel Group (PAKISTAN)”
• Member “Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority” (PPRA)
• Executive Chairman, “SAARC Chamber of Commerce & Industry”
• Former Senior Vice President “FPCCI” (Year 2021-22)
• Former Vice Chairman “Pakistan Industrial Associations Front”
• Former Chairman Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association
• Former Chairman FRIA

Mrs Nadia Osman Jung is currently the Finance Director of Global Business Enterprise which is involved in Import, manufacturing, distribution and trading businesses.

She holds a BA (Hons) Degree in Accounting & Finance and a Master’s Degree in Business Studies from Liverpool John Moores University in UK.

She is an active member of various NGO’s and commits her time to helping the underprivileged society of Pakistan.

Syed Jarar Haider Kazmi is Chief Executive Officer of Pakistan National Shipping Corporation. As the Chief Executive Officer of PNSC, he builds upon his distinguished tenure as Chief Financial Officer, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the Corporation’s financial strategy and driving business growth. With a deep understanding of the shipping industry and a proven track record in vessel sales and purchases, commercial planning, and ship management, he brings a unique blend of financial acumen and operational expertise to the leadership role. His strategic vision and leadership have been instrumental in navigating the company through complex market dynamics, optimizing asset utilization, and identifying opportunities for expansion and innovation

As CEO, Jarar is poised to leverage his comprehensive knowledge and experience to drive PNSC's continued success, foster a culture of excellence, and deliver long-term value to stakeholders. Over the course of his career, he has also served in diverse sectors including business advisory, automobile and pharmaceuticals holding various key roles.

He has spear headed several group projects when these were at a critical stage during their execution and was also involved in practical modelling and handling of derivatives. He was involved in commercial chartering activities of the Group where he constructively participates with commercial and operations teams and ensures that business decisions are grounded in solid financial criteria. He has extensive experience in development of comprehensive Business Plans. In addition, he has been an integral part of the Risk Management Committee and has played a key role in formulating and implementing risk mitigation strategies across various business functions.

He is member of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. Additionally, he is a Certified Director from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) and has completed a director training program for State-Owned Enterprises through the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance. He has also participated in various international professional development programs across diverse fields.

He actively participates in the group’s CSR initiatives especially those which render services in the fields of health and education.