Development Communication Team
Asim Khan Project Director
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Nadia Masood Program Officer (Coordination)
Ms. Nadia Masood is Program Officer (Coordination) at the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Government of Pakistan. She has been working in this position since 2014. A Development Studies graduate from the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, UK, she has served in various multinational and public sector organisations in Pakistan. Her area of expertise includes project management, planning and project implementation, program coordination, and monitoring and evaluation. In line with her professional expertise, she has also represented Pakistan at various national and international forums.
Ayesha Khan Program Officer (Electronic Media)
Ms. Ayesha Khan is Program Officer (Electronic Media) at the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Government of Pakistan. Working in this position since 2017, she has previously served at the leading news channels, including as Senior Correspondent at Dunya News (2008-17), and Anchor/Reporter at Express News (2007-08) and PTV Channel-3 (2001). With a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication from National University of Modern Language (NUML), she has also served as elected Vice President at the National Press Club (NPC), Islamabad and Joint Secretary at the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Sports Journalists Association (RISJA), besides being associated with various global media forums, including the East-West Center for Journalists, Hawaii, USA.
Asima Sadia Program Officer (Social Media)
Ms. Asima Sadia is Program Officer (Social Media) at the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Government of Pakistan. Working in this position since 2017, she has previously served as Project Manager at Supertec (2013-15), Project Supervisor at Horizon Medical World, Arkansas, USA (2010-13), Manager Administration at Khawaja Flat Glass Industries (2006-2009), and at APTEC Computer Education (2002-05). She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from the University of Punjab and MBA Executive Degree from Comsats Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad. She has also completed certifications in Career Success Specialization from the University of California, Irvine; Certification in Communication Skills from the University of Pennsylvania; Certification in Google SEO from the University of California, Davis, USA, Certification in English for Journalism, University of Pennsylvania, USA
Obaid-Ur-Rehman Abbasi Program Officer (Print Media)
Mr. Obaid-Ur-Rehman Abbasi is Program Officer (Print Media) at the Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Government of Pakistan. Working in this position since 2022, he previously served in leading newspapers, including as City Editor at Balochistan Times (2020-22), Reporter at Pakistan Today (2018-20) and Reporter at The Express Tribune (2010-18). He holds Master's degree in Mass Communication from the National University of Modern Language (NUML) and Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Punjab. He was also a Visiting Fellow at the International Centre for Journalists (ICFJ), USA.
Malik Tariq Cameraman/Editor (Electronic Media)
Mr. Malik Tariq is Cameraman/Editor (Electronic Media) at the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Government of Pakistan. Working in this position since 2021, he has previously served as Cameraman at SAMAA TV (2008-19). He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from the National University of Modern Language (NUML) and Master's degree in Mass Communication from Riphah International University, Islamabad. He has also served as Film and TV Production Inductor at Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST), Islamabad Campus (2019-21).
Muhammad Shahzieb Graphic Designer/Video Editor
Mr. Muhammad Shahzieb is Graphic Designer/Video Editor at the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Government of Pakistan. Working in this position since 2021, he has previously served at the private software houses, including as Senior Graphic Designer at Intellect Technologies (2015-21) and Anaar Softwares (2014-15). He holds Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences from COMSATS University, Islamabad.
Sadia Sarwar Web Manager/Developer
Ms. Sadia Sarwar is Web Manager/Developer at the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Government of Pakistan. Working in this position since 2015, she has previously served at leading IT companies in the country, including as Team Leader at Comsats Internet Service Providers (2012-15), Senior Software Engineer at Xindesigns (2010-12) and Software Engineer/Developer at Nidus Engineering (2009-10). With a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, she has also served as elected Vice President at J-Spark (the IT community at CUST), and as a freelancer at Freelancer.com and Fiverr.com. Ranked with 4.9, she has worked on several IT projects.
Sumira Gul Accounts Officer/DDO
Ms. Sumira Gul is Accounts Officer/DDO at the Development Communication Project, Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Government of Pakistan. Working in this position since 2022, she has previously served as Accounts Officer at the CPEC Project, and on audit and finance positions in the telecom sector. She holds MPhil and MBA degrees in Finance from Bahria University, Islamabad.
