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Professional Summary [Detailed CV follows on Page 1-14]

Dr. Jahangir Achakzai is Associate Dean and Associate Professor (TTS) of Economics at the

University of Balochistan (UOB). He has worked as Dean Faculty of Management Sciences of UOB

during 2009-10. Dr. Achakzai completed his PhD in Economics from University of Balochistan and

WTO Secretariat Geneva, Switzerland in 2006. He has been serving the University as faculty member

for the last 25 years (1990-2015), most recently as Head of the Economics Department. He serves on

several high-level committees/ commissions and taskforces of the government. He is also a referee for

numerous academic journals. His research interests lie in the areas of international trade, regional trade,

development economics; and agricultural economics. He has authored or co-authored more than 50

articles, book chapters and professional reports. He is the author of District Profile (Gazetteer) of

Loralai; Chaghi; Kech; Kharan; Barkhan; Khuzdar, and Kech (Updated Version 2003) under the Dutch

Govt: Project “Improving the System of Development Planning in Balochistan (IMPLAN) in

collaboration with Planning & Development Department Government of Balochistan Quetta.

He has a blend of work experience as “Socio-economic Consultant” with International organizations

like; UNDP, UNICEF, USAID, WORLD BANK, Asian Development Bank, EU, Dutch government,

and CRS international , national organizations including; PARC, PCRWR, Ministry of women

development, Ministry of Social welfare, P & D Department and Supreme court Pakistan. As consultant

his research reports include “Minority communities‟ empowerment to protect their rights and promote

understanding for peace, tolerance and equity for conflict prevention” (2009) to European Community

(EC). “Extension interventions through Public and private sector in agriculture of Balochistan” (2008)

to Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) Islamabad. “Economic Profile of poor women in

Slumps of Quetta” (2005) Report to Ministry of Women Development Islamabad. “Need Assessment

Project of women prisoners in jails of Balochstan” (2004) to Ministry of Women Development

Islamabad. “Lost/ kidnapped/ runaway children in Balochistan”, (2001) to UNICEF Balochistan.

“Access of Rural Women to Health Facilities in Balochistan”. (1999) Report to Women‟s Studies

center University of Balochistan. “Comparative Study of Tube well and Karez System in Balochistan.

(1990) Report to Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR). Problems of Informal

Sector in Balochistan” (1991) Report to Planning & Development Department Government of

Balochistan Quetta. Channels and Margins of apple production in Balochistan (1986) Economics

Department UOB.

He has also severed as Member Supreme Court Inspection Commission for the inspection of PSDP

Schemes of Govt. of Balochistan in 2013.During 2001-2002 he has served as “Co-Consultant” on a

World Bank Study, „Impact Assessment of Community Support and After Care Activities of

Balochistan Community Irrigation And Agricultural Project (BCIAP) a World Bank funded project.

His academic research has appeared in International Journal of Humanities and Social Science USA;

International Journal of Business and Behavioral Sciences; Pakistan Development Review, Lahore

Journal of Economics; FWU Journal of Social Sciences; Central Asia Journal; Sarhad Journal of

Agriculture; Pakistan Economic and Social Review etc.

Being HEC recognized Supervisor in economics, he has supervised one PhD, 8 MPhil and 35 Master‟s

theses.

Research Interest: International trade, regional trade, agricultural (Horticulture) development,

Livestock development; poverty analysis; child labor; impact assessment studies.

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CURRICULUM VITAE

1. PERSONAL DETAILS

Name: DR. JAHANGIR KHAN ACHAKZAI

Present Position: Associate Dean Faculty of Management Sciences

Chairperson Economics Department &

Associate Professor (TTS)

PhD Supervisor: HEC Recognized PhD Supervisor in Economics

Address: Bungalow No. 7 Colvin Road Quetta. Pak

Phone # 2821351, 9211435(Off)

Mobile # 03337803454, Fax # 2843949

E-Mail: jachakzai@yahoo.com

Locality: District Killa Abdullah (Baluchistan)

Nationality: Pakistani.

Place of Birth: Balochistan, Pakistan

Health: Excellent.

Education:

1987 Masters University of Balochistan (With Distinction)

2002 M.Phil. University of Balochistan

2006 PhD. University of Balochistan & World Trade

Organization (WTO), Geneva, Switzerland

Postdoctoral Fellowship: Fellowship at School of Environment

&Resources

& Development (SERD) Asian Institute of

2009 Technology (AIT), Bangkok

Awards & Distinctions:

1987 Distinction in Masters

2005 PhD- support Award of WTO Geneva,

Switzerland

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2. Full Time Academic Appointments:

March 2015 – Chairperson Economics Department

Till date University of Balochistan

December 2009 – Associate Dean Faculty of Management Sciences

Till date University of Balochistan

December 2009 – Acting Dean Faculty of Management Sciences

July 2010 University of Balochistan

January 2015 – Professor (TTS)

(Case in process) Economics Department University of Balochistan

May 2014 – Associate Professor (TTS)

Till date Economics Department University of Balochistan

April 2007 – Assistant Professor (TTS) Economics Department

May 2014 University of Balochistan

April 2000 – Assistant Professor Economics Department

April 2007 University of Balochistan

June 1990 – Lecturer Economics Department

March 2000 University of Balochistan

May 1989 – Lecturer Economics Government

May 1990 College Nushki, Balochistan

3. University Management & “University Management and Administration ” at AIT

Administration Training Extension, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, 2009

4. Consultancy Appointments:

Nov 2012– Member Supreme Court Inspection Commission for the

Jan 2013 inspection of PSDP Schemes of Govt. of Balochistan

June-Aug 2009 Consultant on evaluation study titled “Minority

communities‟ empowerment to protect their rights and

promote understanding for peace, tolerance and equity for

conflict prevention” by Water Environment & Sanitation

Society (WESS) Quetta and funded by European

Community (EC).

January 2004 – Consultant on a study “Need Assessment Project of

Women

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June 2004 Prisoners in Jails of Balochistan Province” in

collaboration with Ministry of Women Development

Social Welfare Government of Pakistan.

October 2001 – Co-Consultant on a World Bank Study, „Impact

May 2002 Assessment of Community Support and After Care

Activities of Balochistan Community Irrigation And

Agricultural Project (BCIAP).

May 2001 – Socio-economic Consultant on a study “Lost/kidnapped/

September 2001 Runaway children in Balochistan” Funded by UNICEF

Balochistan.

Nov 1996 – Socio–economic Consultant to author District Profiles”

of

Oct 1997 Chagai, Loralai, Barkhan, and Kharan in Dutch Govt:

Project “Improving the System of Development Planning

in Balochistan (IMPLAN) in collaboration with National

Management Consultants and the research staff of the

Provincial Research Wing, Planning & Development

Department Government of Balochistan Quetta.

January 1995 – Consultant on “Gaps in Community Savings” under

BRSP

June 1995 step–up model and the possibility of full exploitation of

savings potential of village organizations under

Balochistan Rural Support Program (BRSP) set up.

5. Project Appointments

July 2006 – Co-principal Investigator on a project “Extension

June 2008 interventions through Public and private sector in

agriculture of Balochistan”. The project was conducted

by Economics Department University of Balochistan and

sponsored by Pakistan Agriculture Research Council

Islamabad (PARC).

July 2004 – Principal Investigator on a project “Economic

Dec 2004 profile of poor women in Slumps of Quetta”. The project

was conducted by Women‟s Studies Center University of

Balochistan Quetta.

May 1998– Principal Investigator on a project “Access of

May 1999 rural Women to health facilities in Balochistan”. The

project was conducted by Women‟s Studies center

University of Balochistan Quetta.

October 1993 – Researcher on a project “Economic Effects of

September 1994 Migration from Rural areas to Cities” (a case study of

Balochistan Province of Pakistan) worked during my stay

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at Britain, in the Center for Planning University of

Strethclyde Glasgow (UK).

May 1991 – Researcher on a project “Problems of Informal

October 1991 Sector in Balochistan” Conducted by Dutch Government

and Planning & Development Department Government of

Balochistan Quetta.

June 1988 – Research Officer on the Project titled

June 1990 “Comparative Study of Tube well and Karez System in

Balochistan”, conducted by Economic Research Unit,

Department of Economics, UOB, Sponsored by Pakistan

Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR),

financed by USAID.

June 1987 – Researcher Officer on “Housing and Housing-

May 1988 users” project conducted by Applied Economics Research

Center, University of Karachi & HBFC.

6. Associated Appointments

May 1997 – Deputy Director/Research Associate in

April 2007 Women‟s Studies Center (WSC), University

of Balochistan.

7. Advisory & Administrative Services to University

7.1 Board of Advanced Studies & Research UOB

Since 2011 Member of Board of Advanced Studies & Research

7.2 Finance & Planning Committee UOB

Since 2012 Member Finance & Planning Committee

7.3 Scholarship Committee UOB

Since 2010 Member of University Scholarship Committee

7.4 Social Science Committee UOB

Since 2010 Member of Social Science Committee

7.5 Appellant Committee of UFM UOB

Since 2010 Member of Appellant Committee of UFM

7.6 Departmental Research Committee

Since 2007 Member of Departmental Research Committee

7.7 Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC), UOB

Since 2007 Coordinator Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC)

7.8 Departmental Board of Studies

Since 2002 Member of Departmental Board of Studies

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7.9 Departmental Admission Committee

Since 2000 Member of Departmental Admission Committee

8. Member Curriculum Revision Committee of HEC from Balochistan since

2011

9. Member of Council of Social Sciences (COSS) Pakistan since 2011

10. PhD Supervisor: HEC Recognized PhD Supervisor since 2011

11. Member HEC: Thematic Research Grant Committee of HEC since 2014

12. MPhil/ PhD Supervision

a) University of Balochistan

PhD Students:

1. Mr. Inayatullah: Socio- economic Impact of Small Scale Industries on Development

of Balochistan

M.Phil. Students:

1. Mr. Sadullah Khan: An analysis of vegetable marketing in Balochistan”.

2. Mr. Arbab Mohammad Jahandad: Technical change & Agricultural development in

Balochistan

3. Miss. Nadia Khan: “Empirical Relationship between Foreign Direct Investment and

Economic Growth, A Study on Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Sirilanka”

4. Mr. Gulam Mehdi: Participation of Rural Women in Income Earning Activities

through Poultry Raising”.

5. Mr. Barkat Ali: Poverty assessment in the Socio-economic Context of Balochistan.

b) Command & Staff College Quetta:

Research Scholar /Supervisor of Students of Command & Staff College Quetta each

year.

c) National Institute of Management (NIM) Quetta:

Guest Speaker/ Research Scholar in Mid-Career Management Course for officers

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Federal Government, Provincial Govt. and Autonomous bodies of Grade 18 who are at

the threshold of promotion to the next higher Grade each year at NIM Quetta:

M.Phil./ PhD Thesis Evaluated:

PhD Thesis:

The following PhD Theses have been evaluated;

1. “Chinese Trade Through Gwadar Port: Benefits to Pakistan” By Kausor Takreem

Area Study Centre (Russia, China & Central Asia) University of Peshawar Oct. 2012

M.Phil. Thesis:

1. “Major Causes of Rural-Urban and Forced Migration in Khyber Pukhtoonkhawa”

By Mr. Ikramullah Department of Economics University of Peshawar Feb. 2011

2. “The Determinants of Stock Prices in Pakistan by Miss. Mehr-Un- Nisa Department

of Applied Economics. University of Karachi

3. “The Contribution of Tourism Development to Economic Growth in Pakistan Mr.

Mehmood Khan, Department of Applied Economics University of Karachi

12. Articles Published in HEC Recognized Journals

12.1. Jahangir Achakzai “Conflict-prevention through protection of religious

minority rights for promoting peace tolerance and equity” in International

Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IJHSS), Volume.1 NO. 4 April 2015

Center for Promoting Ideas (CPI) USA.

12.2. Jahangir Achakzai, Shakira Bukhari, and Mohammad Azam Tahir

“Women Prisoners‟ Access to Education & Training: A Report from

Balochistan Vol.9, No.2 Winter 2015 FWU Journal of Social Sciences Shaheed

Benazir Bhutto University, Peshawar.

12.3. Jahangir Achakzai “Exploring the Prospects of Pakistan‟s Trade in ECO

Bloc & Identification of Tradable Products” in Central Asia Journal of the Area

Study Center University of Peshawar 2013

12.4. Jahangir Achakzai: “Impact of Agricultural Extension Services on the Use

of Fertilizer in Balochistan Province” Sarhad Journal of Agriculture Volume

NO. 29(2), 2013. University of Peshawar

University of Peshawar 2013

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12.5. Jahangir Achakzai, Abdul Rashid, Shakira Bukhari, “The Impact of

Training Interventions on Women Development A Report from Balochistan”

Vol.6, No.2 Winter 2012 FWU Journal of Social Sciences Shaheed Benazir

Bhutto University, Peshawar.

12.6. Saubia Ramzan, Uzma Mukhtar, Jahangir Achakzai, “Effectiveness of

Training Techniques for Human Resource in the NGOs of Balochistan: An

Innovative Perspective” International Journal of Business and Behavioral

Sciences Vol. 2, No.12; December 2012

12.7. Jahangir Achakzai & Shakira Bukhari “Situation and Needs Assessment

of Women in Jails A Case Study of Province of Balochistan” Vol.6, No.1

Summer 2012 FWU Journal of Social Sciences Shaheed Benazir Bhutto

University, Peshawar.

12.8. Jahangir Achakzai “Causes and Effects of Runaway Children Crisis:

Evidence from Balochistan” Pakistan Economic and Social Review Volume 49,

No. 2 (Winter 2011), Economics department University of Punjab

12.9. Jahangir Achakzai “Pak-Iran Trade Expansion: The Irritants & Policy

Challenges” in Central Asia Journal of the Area Study Center University of

Peshawar Issue 67 winter 2010

12.10. Jahangir Achakzai, Dr. Jan Mohammad, Dr. Sobia Ramzan “Keeping

Vigilance at all Times: Preventing lost children” in International Journal of

Humanities and Social Science (IJHSS), Volume.1 NO. 2 February 2011 Center

for Promoting Ideas (CPI) USA.

12.11. Jahangir Achakzai & Shakira Bukhari “Micro– Credit” A Strategy for

Poverty Alleviation among Rural Women in Balochistan” paper accepted for

publication in “Balochistan Review Balochistan Study Center U.O.B Quetta.

12.12. Jahangir Achakzai “Analyzing Pak-Iran Trade Dynamics in Economic

Cooperation Organization Region Using Gravity Model” in “Central Asia”

Journal of the Area Study Center University of Peshawar, Issue 66 summer

2010.

12.14. Jahangir Achakzai “Unilateral Liberalization versus Regional Integration

The Case of ECO Member Countries” Paper published in “The Lahore Journal

of Economics” Volume 15, No.1 Jan- June, 2010 Pakistan.

12.15. Jahangir Achakzai “An Analysis of the Pak – ECO Recorded Trade

during the Decade 1993-2003” in “Central Asia” Journal of the Area Study

Center University of Peshawar, Issue 65 winter 2009

12.16. Zahid Marwat & Jahangir Achakzai “A Comparative Study of Israel and

Iran Defence Capabilities” in “Defence Journal” Volume. 13 No. 2 Sep-Oct

2009

12.17. Jahangir Achakzai “Poverty and Women‟s Health: A Case Study of

Rural Balochistan”, in “Balochistan Review “Volume, NO.XXII No. 2, 2009

Balochistan Study Center U.O.B Quetta.

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12.18. Jahangir Achakzai “Intra-ECO Trade: A Potential Region for Pakistan‟s

future Trade” Pakistan Development Review (PDR) Volume 45 Number 3

Autumn 2006 Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Islamabad.

Pakistan.

12.19. Jahangir Achakzai “An Analysis of the Intra–Regional Trade of Pakistan

in ECO Region, a gravity model approach, Vol. No. 56 June 2005 WTO

Secretariat Geneva, June, 2005.

12.20. Jahangir Achakzai An Analysis of the Constraints on Pak-Iran Bilateral

Trade Expansion, in Research Journal University of Balochistan. Vol.2No.2.

Oct 2004

12.21.Jahangir Achakzai The Commodity & Geographic Concentration of

Pakistan‟s Exports, “ECONOMICA” Volume NO.I, 2003. Balochistan

University Quetta

12.22. Jahangir Achakzai Women‟s Poor Accessibility to health facilities in

rural Balochistan, “Balochistan Review “Volume, NO.IV, 2001. Balochistan

Study Center U.O.B Quetta.

12.23. Jahangir Achakzai Enhancing the role of rural Women in Economic

Development of Balochistan, “Balochistan Review “Volume, NO.1 1998.

Balochistan Study Center U.O.B Quetta.

13. Books Published/ Authored

Development Profile of District Loralai Published By Quetta Printing Press

1997

Development Profile of District Chaghi Published By Quetta Printing Press

1997

Development Profile of District Kharan Published By Quetta Printing Press

1998

Development Profile of District Barkhan Published By Quetta Printing Press

1997

Development Profile of District Khuzdar Published By Quetta Printing Press

1998

Development Profile of District Kech (Updated Version) Published By Quetta

Printing Press 2003

14. Reports to Government & International Agencies

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14.1. “Inspection report of Public Sector Development Program (PSDP)

Schemes of Govt. of Balochistan” (2013), submitted to Supreme Court of

Pakistan.

14.2. “Minority communities’ empowerment to protect their rights and promote

understanding for peace, tolerance and equity for conflict prevention” (2009)

Report to Water Environment & Sanitation Society (WESS) Quetta & European

Community (EC).

14.3. “Extension interventions through Public and private sector in agriculture

of Balochistan” (2008) Report to Pakistan Agriculture Research Council

(PARC) Islamabad.

14.4. “Economic Profile of poor women in Slumps of Quetta” (2005) Report to

Women‟s Studies center University of Balochistan & Ministry of Women

Development Islamabad.

14.5. “Need Assessment Project of women prisoners in jails of Balochstan”

(2004) Report to Women‟s Studies center University of Balochistan & Ministry

of Women Development Islamabad.

14.6. “Lost/ kidnapped/ runaway children in Balochistan”, (2001) Report to

UNICEF Balochistan.

14.7. “Access of Rural Women to Health Facilities in Balochistan”. (1999)

Report to Women‟s Studies center University of Balochistan & Ministry of

Women Development Islamabad.

14.8. “Problems of Informal Sector in Balochistan” (1991) Report to Planning

& Development Department Government of Balochistan Quetta.

14.9. Comparative Study of Tube well and Karez System in Balochistan. (1990)

Report to Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR).

15. Seminars Organized at National Level

Aug 2009 Organized National Seminar on “Baluchistan Economic

Development Forum” by University of Balochistan Asia

Foundation Islamabad

Nov 1999 Organized National Seminar on “Who Says Communities

cannot speak for themselves” by Women Studies Centre

University of Balochistan & Government of Netherlands.

Dec 1998 Organized National Seminar on “Women and Poverty:

Related Impacts” by Women Studies Centre University

of Balochistan & Ministry of Women Development and

Social Welfare Department

16. Research Grant Won

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16.1. European Community (EC) for the Research Project “Minority

communities’ empowerment to protect their rights and promote understanding

for peace, tolerance and equity for conflict prevention” (2009).

16.2. Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) Islamabad. For the

Research Project “Extension interventions through Public and private sector in

agriculture of Balochistan” (2008).

16.3. Ministry of Women Development Islamabad for the Research Project

“Economic Profile of poor women in Slumps of Quetta” (2005).

16.4. President of Pakistan through Ministry of Women Development

Islamabad for the Research Project “Need Assessment Project of women

prisoners in jails of Balochstan” (2004).

16.5. World Bank for the Research Project „Impact Assessment of Community

Support and After Care Activities of Balochistan Community Irrigation And

Agricultural Project (BCIAP), 2003.

16.6. UNICEF Islamabad for the Research project “Lost/ kidnapped/ runaway

children in Balochistan”, (2001).

16.7. Ministry of Women Development Islamabad for the Research Project

“Access of Rural Women to Health Facilities in Balochistan”. (1999).

16.8. Planning & Development Department Government of Balochistan

“Problems of Informal Sector in Balochistan” (1991)

16.9. USAID & PCRWR (Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resource)

for the Research Project “Comparative Study of Tube well and Karez System in

Balochistan. (1990)

17. Paper Presented at Seminars/Workshops

Sep 2014 Paper presented at National Conference “Balochistan Development

Forum” University of Balochistan & HEC at Quetta Serena Hotel.

May 2012 Paper presented at International Seminar on “Pak-Afghan Transit Trade:

Dynamics, Challenges and Prospects” University of Peshawar, Khyber

Pakhtoonkhwa.May 2012 Paper presented at International Seminar

on “Pak-Afghan Transit Trade: Dynamics, Challenges and Prospects”

University of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa.

April 2012 Presented paper at “International Conference on the Emerging Issues of

Social Sciences in Pakistan” at Quid -e-Azam University Islamabad

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April 2011 Presented paper at “First International Conference on Promotion of

Social Science Research in Pakistani Universities: Prospects and

Challenges‟ held in Islamabad.

Dec 2009 Paper presented at National Workshop on "Youth Action for Democracy

and Peace-building on Campuses" organized by BARGAD Pakistan.

Nov 2007 Paper presented at National Seminar on “WTO Regime and its

implications on Pakistan‟s economy” organized by Pakistan Manpower

Institute Islamabad

June 2005 Paper presented at World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat Geneva

Switzerland

Nov 2008 Participated in Workshop on Testing & Assessment

organized by Learning Innovation Department HEC in

collaboration with Agha Khan University Examination

Board.

Nov 1999 Workshop on National Plan of Action (NPA) organized

by Social Welfare Department Govt. of Balochistan.

Oct 1999 Workshop on Role of Civil Society in Social

Development Organized by UNDP Balochistan.

April 1998 Workshop on Poverty Alleviation through social

mobilization, Organized by National Consultation Group

for poverty alleviation through social mobilization

process in Pakistan.

May 1997 Workshop on Socio-Economic Problems of Balochistan,

Organized by Institute of Balochistan Studies

Oct 1996 Workshop on Development of the Socio-Economic

District Profiles of Balochistan, Organized by

“IMPLAN” Project of Dutch Government.

Nov 1991 Participated in Provincial workshop on “Implementation

of the National Manpower Commission’s Report”

Organized by Manpower Division Pakistan and

Friedrich Ebert Stiftung of Germany

Oct 1991 PDD-GD Workshop, Planning and Development

Government of Balochistan and Growth Dynamics

University Institute the Netherlands.

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18. International linkage Developed including Joint Venture, Program and

Collaboration:

Successfully established linkages and working as Researcher/ Socio-

economic Consultant since 1987 with UNICEF, UNDP, World Bank, Asian

Development Bank USAID, EU, Dutch Government, and CRS etc. the detail

can be seen under Section.9

Along with the International Organization, joint ventures/ projects with

national organizations (like PARC, PCRWR, and Ministry of women

development, P & D Department, AERC, HBFC, State Bank of Pakistan, PIDE,

and Planning Commission etc.) have also been successfully completed. , the

detail can be seen under Section.9

19. Member Delegation/ International Negotiation

Visited different Universities of Thailand in 2009 as member of the

University delegation in order to establish linkages among the faculty as

well as students, to negotiate admission and tuition fees and to sign MOUs

with Universities of Thailand

AS member of the delegation with Vice chancellor University of

Balochistan visited different Universities of Islamic Republic of Iran in

2005 in order to establish linkages among the universities of both the

neighboring countries

20. Visits Abroad:

21.1 Study Tour of United Kingdom (UK) in 1993

21.2. Study Tour of Switzerland in 2004

21.3. Study Tour of Thailand in 2008 & 2009

21.4. Study Tour of Iran in 2004

21.5. Study Tour of Afghanistan in 2000

21.6. Study Tour of France in 2005

21.7. Study Tour of Turkey in 2005

21.8. Study Tour of Bangladesh in 2005

21. Languages

(Speak, Read, Write)

English (SRW) Urdu (SRW)

Pashto (SRW) Arabic (RW)

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Brahvi (S) Persian (R)

22. References

1. Professor Dr. Naeem ur Rehman Khattak Economics Department University of

Peshawar Telephone # 0919216178

2. Dr. S.M.Arif Professor Economics Department University of Balochistan

Telephone # 081