Board of Directors

He serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Diamond International Corporation Limited, a leading textile spinning enterprise with an annual turnover of approximately PKR 12 billion, and as Chairman and Director of N.P. Cotton Mills Limited, another prominent spinning mill with an annual turnover of about PKR 14 billion. His leadership credentials include serving as Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) for 2024–25, former Chairman of APTMA Central (2022–24), former Chairman of APTMA Southern Zone (2020–22), former Vice Chairman of APTMA Central (2018–19), former Director of the Karachi Cotton Association (2022–24) and former Member of the FPCCI Standing Committee on Finance & Investment (2022).

Committed to community development, Mr. Inam actively supports educational advancement by providing financial assistance to deserving and high-achieving students and contributes meaningfully to healthcare initiatives. His dedication to social welfare reflects his firm belief in economic empowerment, professional education and sustainable community upliftment.

Mr. Muhammad Ali Khan is a seasoned public sector professional whose career spans nearly four decades of distinguished service in the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS) and the Pakistan Army. Beginning his professional journey in 1974 with the Pakistan Army, Mr. Khan transitioned to the Civil Service in 1983, joining the District Management Group (DMG), where he went on to build a diverse and impactful career in governance, administration, and institutional leadership across federal and provincial domains.

Over the course of his civil service tenure, Mr. Khan held multiple senior leadership roles in Baluchistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the Federal Government. As a BPS-20 officer, he served as Secretary, Government of Baluchistan in key departments including Education; Local Government & Rural Development; and Services & General Administration Department (S&GAD). He also served as Director General of the Gwadar Development Authority, where he oversaw strategic initiatives aimed at the region’s urban planning and development. His role as Chairman of the Chief Minister’s Inspection Team further underscores his commitment to institutional accountability and governance reforms.

At the federal level, Mr. Khan served as Administrator for Jammu & Kashmir state property under the Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas, contributing to governance and coordination in a sensitive and strategically important region. Prior to these senior appointments, he held pivotal administrative positions as Commissioner of Hazara and Kalat Divisions; Director General of the Environmental Protection Agency; and Additional Secretary in both the Home and Education Departments of Baluchistan.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Khan served as Deputy Commissioner and Political Agent in several key districts—including Ziarat, Dera Bugti, Khuzdar, Turbat, and Killa Saifullah—where he led district administration, law and order management, and development planning. He also held various senior roles within the provincial Finance Department, S&GAD, and the Chief Secretary’s Office, strengthening his expertise in public finance, service administration, and executive coordination. His administrative foundation was shaped through roles as Assistant Commissioner and Land Reforms Officer across multiple districts of Baluchistan.

Mr. Mohammad Ali Khan’s career reflects a deep commitment to public service, institutional governance, and regional development across Pakistan. His wide-ranging experience from district-level leadership to provincial and federal senior management demonstrates a legacy of dedication, integrity, and significant contribution to public administration. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and belongs to Quetta, Baluchistan.

Over a decade as an Advisor to a Foreign Trade Mission, he facilitated increased bilateral trade and investment, helping catalyze several multimillion initiatives, including the New Bong Hydropower Project, Power Asia, the Automobile Industry deletion program, and dozens of reciprocal trade delegations. He has authored hundreds of customized market research reports. He also led the development of several small-scale alternative energy projects, water treatment plants, and campaigns aimed at reducing carbon emissions. His contributions to the N.A include support on legislative matters & policy formulation. He has designed and delivered customized training programs for a range of organizations including TNAs & capacity enhancement.

Mr. Akram brings strong documentation and analytical skills. His professional strengths include effective team leadership, an entrepreneurial mindset, reliability, and a strong commitment to national development. His understanding of regional infrastructure, economic challenges, and operational realities further enhances his suitability for governance roles.

Mr. Rahman’s professional experience spans over 40 years in UK, Hong Kong and Pakistan in banking and oil and gas industry. He served in the leadership role, as CEO and MD, of two major public listed companies namely Pakistan Petroleum Limited & Sui Southern Gas Company Limited. Mr. Rahman work span with Pakistan Petroleum Limited was for 20 years from 1992 to 2012. He worked in various senior management positions including CEO & MD, DMD, CFO and Company Secretary. At Sui Southern Gas Company he was appointed as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer for 3 years from 2015 to 2018.

Simultaneously he was appointed as a team leader, Gas Sector Reforms by the Government. This work was done in collaboration with the World Bank.

He also worked with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan as the Chief Operating Officer in 2013 & 2014.

He is a Council Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan and he currently chair two Committees, Public Sector Committee & Governance Committee. In addition he is a member of the Executive Committee, Examination Committee, Investigation Committee and the Accounting Standards Board.

Internationally he has been professionally associated with International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) since 2009 in various Committees. Currently, he is serving as Member Nomination Committee of IFAC, representing the entire Asia Pacific Region.

He is an independent director on the Board of National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) & Lucky Electric Power Company Limited (LEPCL).

He chairs the Board Audit Committee of NCCPL and is member of the Risk Committee, Investment Advisory & Building Committee Human Resources Committee & Sustainability Committee. At LEPCL he chairs the Board Audit Committee.

He also on the Board of Governors of Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture, where he chairs the Finance & Planning Committee. In addition he chairs the Audit Committee of Lady Rehmatullah Benevolent Trust, a non for profit organization, providing free eye care from its charity hospitals all over Pakistan.

Has directed complex financial operations involving international transactions, risk assessment and the use of financial instruments, developing a strong understanding of diverse business structures ranging from family enterprises to early-stage ventures. Professional experience also includes overseeing commercial activity in international trade, with responsibility for pricing, payments, logistics and supplier coordination across global markets.

As the founder of a prominent digital publication, has led long-term strategic development, grown a substantial international audience and managed content, branding and team leadership. Parallel advisory work in digital strategy adds deep insight into platform evolution, consumer behavior and technology-driven transformation.

Combining quantitative discipline with creative judgment, offers a well-rounded perspective on changing markets, digital innovation and business growth. Brings strong capability in evaluating strategic opportunities, interpreting industry shifts and contributing to high-level decision-making in dynamic environments.

Navaid Malik has done diverse Professional Courses from IMEDE Business School, Lausanne; IHC School of Hotel Management New York; HYATT Academy of Finance / University of Illinois, Chicago; Hotel School of Accounting, New York; California School of Cost Control and Accountancy, Los Angeles;  ICAO School of Aviation, Montreal; IATA Regulatory Academy of Airlines, Geneva; etc; Furthermore, he has attended many Seminars and Courses the world over from where Certificates and Diplomas were awarded to him.

Navaid H. Malik has had extensive work experience internationally with different American based Hotel Management Companies. He started his career with Intercontinental Hotels Corporation in Geneva and thereafter, had various stints in Senior Management positions with Sheraton Hotels, Regent Hotels and lastly at Hyatt Hotels from where he resigned as SVP Development and Operations. Besides, being a reputed Hotelier he specialized as a Restaurateur. His last assignment in this field was President (Overseas Division) of the renowned Maxim’s de Paris of France.

Navaid Malik has had qualitative experience in the Airline industry more specifically with PanAm; British Airways; ALIA (Royal Jordanian Airline); Air Malta and SIA (Singapore International Airlines). Besides holding senior positions in the foregoing Airlines he has been on the Board of Directors of various International Airlines as a nominee Director of SIA and Temasek Sovereign Fund, Singapore. It is noteworthy to mention that Malik worked as Director / Senior Vice President Customer Services and Product Development at Emirates Airlines at its inception and thereafter acted as an Adviser/Consultant to its Chairman.

Over a decade and a half ago Navaid Malik decided to branch out on his own as an entrepreneur and as such was/is Chairman / President / CEO / Director and Shareholder in divergent Companies and had/has interests in: Airlines; Travel trade; Institutional Catering;  Hotels / Leisure industry;  LPG (Liquefied  Petroleum Gas); Downstream Refinery/Oil Products; Industrial and Hospital Gases; Information Technology / Start-ups;  Real Estate Development; etc; Most of the foregoing Organization were/are Joint Ventures with Multinationals or were/are represented through his entities of renowned Companies such as Boeing; Siemens AG; Siemens Plessy; Alcatel; British Petroleum; Singapore International Airlines; Abacus International; Attock Group; MAFI (Majid Al-Futtaim Investments); etc;

It must be emphasized that Navaid Malik was Principal Adviser to the Chairman of MAFIGH (Majid Al-Futtaim Investment Group Holdings) and focused on MAF Investment and Asset Management Company which was / is one of the best known Conglomerate of its type in the Middle East. He continues to serve on the Board of several International and National Companies and heads varied Board’s Audit Committee, Risk Committee, HR & Compensation Committee, etc; He has been Adviser for Tourism and Aviation to the Prime Minister of Pakistan and has held/holds many other important and prestigious positions in Government bodies and prominent private enterprises. He has been in the past on the Board of several Government of Pakistan’s Organization and in particular was an active member on the Board of Directors / Board of Governors of NADRA. He made enormous contribution in making NADRA into a vibrant and a service-oriented institution and in particular giving direction for making this entity into a very profitable organization.

Navaid H. Malik enthusiastically participated/participates in various International Professional Bodies. He was/is on : the Advisory Committee of IHA (International Hotel Association); International Associate of AH&MA (American Hotel & Motel Association); Served as a Council Member of WTO (World Tourism Organization); Co-opted Board Member of IATA Airline Commission on Planning and Forecasting; Committee Member of IHLA (International Hospitality and Leisure Association); etc; It is pertinent to mention that he has been a visiting academic luminaire at many international Educational Institutions and Universities. He keenly takes part in Communal and Philanthropic activities.

His professional experience includes, planning, directing, supervising and controlling execution of all business, technical, fiscal and administrative functions, member of the management’s team for planning and defining program goals and methods for the implementation of  “Fast Track LNG Import”, acquired in-depth knowledge of procedures for leadership role in preparation of proposals for various energy related projects, monitoring project activities, oversee established work plan participated in negotiations with regulatory authority.

‎He Holds a a Masters Degree in computer and Electrical Engineering from Oregon State University and a Bachelors Degree in Electronics Engineering From Dawood Engineering College.

He has been on the Board of SSGC, SNGPL, Interstate Gas Systems and Sui Southern LPG company.

In recent years, we have made significant progress in specific initiatives, i.e. Installation of Solar Systems for Government Buildings, Schools, Hospitals, Basic Health Units have been solarized so far. Furthermore, the department is determined to expand renewable energy projects, improving energy infrastructure and addressing energy shortages. These efforts are aimed at not only meeting the energy demands of our growing population but also creating opportunities for investment, employment, and innovation.

Energy Department has initiated several projects in Energy Sector in order to tap the energy potential of the province. Initiatives ranging from framing Solar Strategy for Energy Department (Floated EoI for consultancy services to establishment of Solar Power Plants of 50MW each for Gwadar, Hub, Quetta Industrial Estates and Bostan Special Economic Zone); formulating strategy for creation of 20,000 plus jobs in energy sector over a span of 10 years; shedding Agriculture Tubewells Subsidy through Solarization of 27437 Agriculture Tubewells at a cost Rs. 55 billion jointly by federal & provincial government; amicable resolution of Sui Mining Leasewith PPL through DGPC earning a potential revenue of Rs. 60 billion; free distribution and installation of 15000 Home Solar Systems through CPEC Secretariat Islamabad; reconstitution of the Board of Directors of Balochistan Energy Company Limited (BECL) along with hiring of CEO from open market in a bid to reform organizational structure of the provincial public holding company.

We are committed to working closely with the federal government, private sector, and local communities to develop a robust energy sector that is inclusive, efficient, and environmentally sustainable. Together, we can unlock the full potential of Baluchistan’s energy resources and pave the way for a brighter future.

Before Joining SSGC, he served with K-Electric as Chief Internal Auditor and Zahid Tractor, Saudi Arabia (Volvo & Caterpillar) in various Finance & Audit positions.

Mr. Rajput is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) and Certified Internal Auditor. He did his CA from KPMG, Pakistan Office.