Our Team
Squadron Leader (R) Muhammad Kaleem
Founder Director and CEO
the Founder Director and CEO of the Company, is having MBA (Finance), MA (English), BA, LLB degrees to his credit and is honored to be the ‘life member’ of Peshawar High Court. He has served Pakistan Air Force as commissioned officer in the ‘Administration & Special Duty (A&SD) Branch’ and retired as Squadron Leader after about 20 years, including three years’ re-employment as Instructor at Directorate of Studies, PAF Academy, Risalpur. Pakistan.
He was responsible, beside operational duties, for the supervision and inspections of the annual tree plantation competitions at various bases in the Directorate of Welfare, Air Headquarters, Islamabad. Similarly, during his tenure at PAF Base, Samungli, Quetta, he worked with the Environment Protection Agency (EPA), Baluchistan, to close the coal-fueled brick kilns in Quetta valley, which were causing air pollution, hazardous not only to the safety of aircraft operations but also injurious to the public health.
These were the motivations behind establishing ‘Pak Renewables’ (Prel). The ‘Energy & Environment’ are inter-related to each other and play a very vital role in the climate change. The inappropriate use of fossil fuel has environmental impacts on our air, water and land; e.g., the fuel-wood supply is decreasing in the northern areas of Pakistan due to over-cutting which resulted in deforestation has badly affected the environment, one of the major causes of climate change, resulting the devastating floods in the past few decades.
As mitigation and adaption measures, we are offering small portable Do-It-Yourself (DIY) biogas kits – biogas, the natural renewable energy and Building Integrated Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT), to the local communities living the remote, hilly areas where manure and wind, both are found in abundance. But, the ‘Technology’ has a cost, which cannot be afforded by the communities living in the remote hilly northern parts; so, we are working the government organizations, NGOs and international donor agencies like UNDP, Green Climate Fund (GCF), Ministry of Climate Change, Islamabad, to mass supply the said biogas kits and mini VAWT at affordable monthly installments schemes through microfinance banks to elevate the living standard these communities and to combat climate change with renewables.
He was responsible, beside operational duties, for the supervision and inspections of the annual tree plantation competitions at various bases in the Directorate of Welfare, Air Headquarters, Islamabad. Similarly, during his tenure at PAF Base, Samungli, Quetta, he worked with the Environment Protection Agency (EPA), Baluchistan, to close the coal-fueled brick kilns in Quetta valley, which were causing air pollution, hazardous not only to the safety of aircraft operations but also injurious to the public health.
These were the motivations behind establishing ‘Pak Renewables’ (Prel). The ‘Energy & Environment’ are inter-related to each other and play a very vital role in the climate change. The inappropriate use of fossil fuel has environmental impacts on our air, water and land; e.g., the fuel-wood supply is decreasing in the northern areas of Pakistan due to over-cutting which resulted in deforestation has badly affected the environment, one of the major causes of climate change, resulting the devastating floods in the past few decades.
As mitigation and adaption measures, we are offering small portable Do-It-Yourself (DIY) biogas kits – biogas, the natural renewable energy and Building Integrated Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT), to the local communities living the remote, hilly areas where manure and wind, both are found in abundance. But, the ‘Technology’ has a cost, which cannot be afforded by the communities living in the remote hilly northern parts; so, we are working the government organizations, NGOs and international donor agencies like UNDP, Green Climate Fund (GCF), Ministry of Climate Change, Islamabad, to mass supply the said biogas kits and mini VAWT at affordable monthly installments schemes through microfinance banks to elevate the living standard these communities and to combat climate change with renewables.
Mrs. Nageena Gul, the Founder Director of the Company, she is an entrepreneur, fashion designer and philanthropist. She has been helping many poor families of local community of Bagh-e-Eram, Tehsil & District Mardan for more than three decades through monetary support and provision of sewing machines, ceiling fans, installation of water pumps etc.
As a matter of fact, she has been serving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at her own level and with her limited resources, focusing on poverty elevation and gender equality: SDG #1, End Poverty: end poverty in all is forms everywhere; SDG #3, ensure health lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages; SDG #5, achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls; SDG #6, ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation to all.
Mrs. Nageena Gul
Founder Director
Engineer Faizan Kaleem Khan
Project Director
Engineer Faizan Kaleem Khan, is Project Director in the Company. He holds a Master’s Degree in Electronics System Design, complemented by a Bachelor’s Degree in Avionics from College of Aeronautical Engineering (CAE), University of Science & Technology (NUST), Islamabad.
Over the period of eight years, he had the privilege of contributing his expertise to the esteemed Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC), Kamra; where his primary responsibilities centered around the meticulous production and rigorous testing of avionics systems and precision measurement equipment. Throughout that tenure, he acquired extensive technical acumen in various domains, including the development of test program software, the design of cutting-edge test stations, and the proficient operation of sophisticated systems.
Moreover, he had the honor of assuming the role of Program Manager for avionics production, wherein his leadership capabilities were employed to their fullest extent. His core responsibilities encompassed overseeing multifaceted teams and collaborating closely with international equipment manufacturers. That role necessitated a high degree of coordination and adeptness in managing complex projects within stringent timelines.
Overall, his professional journey has been marked by a steadfast commitment to excellence, encompassing a comprehensive grasp of electronics system design, avionics production, and project management.
Over the period of eight years, he had the privilege of contributing his expertise to the esteemed Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC), Kamra; where his primary responsibilities centered around the meticulous production and rigorous testing of avionics systems and precision measurement equipment. Throughout that tenure, he acquired extensive technical acumen in various domains, including the development of test program software, the design of cutting-edge test stations, and the proficient operation of sophisticated systems.
Moreover, he had the honor of assuming the role of Program Manager for avionics production, wherein his leadership capabilities were employed to their fullest extent. His core responsibilities encompassed overseeing multifaceted teams and collaborating closely with international equipment manufacturers. That role necessitated a high degree of coordination and adeptness in managing complex projects within stringent timelines.
Overall, his professional journey has been marked by a steadfast commitment to excellence, encompassing a comprehensive grasp of electronics system design, avionics production, and project management.
Engineer Muhmmad Umair Tahir, is Project Manager in the Company. He has earned his B.S Honors (Electronics) from the University of Peshawar and MS (Engineering Management) from Abasyin University, Peshawar.
He served as ‘Biomedical Engineer’ in Rehman Medical Institute, Peshawar; where he completed training on PB700 Series Ventilator System and Aquilion CXL Biomed CT Scan.
He has successfully completed one-month training with Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in Electronics Department at International Airport, Peshawar. The main areas were RI, FIDS, DME, DVOR, NDB, ILS, DVLS and PA Systems.
He served as ‘Site Supervisor’ and ‘Solar System Engineer’ at ‘Green Engineering Services’: responsible for the installation and maintenance of UPS through solar, solar hybrid systems and solar on-grid and off-grid systems.
He served as ‘Biomedical Engineer’ in Rehman Medical Institute, Peshawar; where he completed training on PB700 Series Ventilator System and Aquilion CXL Biomed CT Scan.
He has successfully completed one-month training with Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in Electronics Department at International Airport, Peshawar. The main areas were RI, FIDS, DME, DVOR, NDB, ILS, DVLS and PA Systems.
He served as ‘Site Supervisor’ and ‘Solar System Engineer’ at ‘Green Engineering Services’: responsible for the installation and maintenance of UPS through solar, solar hybrid systems and solar on-grid and off-grid systems.
Engineer Muhmmad Umair Tahir
Project Manager
Engineer Sultan Rome
Visiting Consultant
Engineer Sultan Rome, is a Visiting Consultant in the Company. He has earned his BSc (Civil) degree from University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar.
He has served as an engineer on the key positions during his tenure in WAPDA and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization (PEDO), KP province Pakistan. Presently, he is Project Director for the overall management and monitoring of “Koto Hydropower Project (40.8MW) with an additional charge as Project Director 69MW Lawn Hydropower Project, Drosh, Chitral Lower. He was Superintending Engineer on ‘Arrear Cell Mardan Scarp’ and ‘Sawabi Scarp, PHLC (Pehur High Level Canal) during his tenure in WAPDA.
He was Executive Engineer and Additional Superintending Engineer on Topographic Survey of Patan and Thakot Hydropower Projects (Each of 2800 MW capacity) including detailed survey of River Indus U/s of Tarbela Dam reservoir, carried out survey for feasibility studies, detailed engineering design of the following Projects by using ‘Modern and Reflector Less Total Stations”:
Bunji Hydropower Project (7120 MW)
Bashu Hydropower Project (32 MW)
Harpo Hydropower Project (35 MW)
Phandar Hydropower Project (80 MW)
Dasu Hydropower Project (4320 MW)
He was Dy. Director (Civil) Pakistan Office of the General Manager (G.M) Project North; Junior / Senior Engineer Supervision of construction work of Dam, Spillway, penstock, Power houses in Satpara Dam Project, Skardu and also setting out construction of about 20 Km of new canal. A Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) Pakistan Topographic survey of Akori Dam, Junior Engineer (Civil) Pakistan Preparatory works for Gomal Zam Dam Project including layout of new Irrigation system of Gomal Zam Dam; Junior Engineer(Civil) Pakistan Base Line Survey, supervision of canals and drains remodeling and construction of allied hydraulic structures in Mardan, Swabi SCARP and Pehur High Level Canal Projects from August.
In his professional circle, he is known as a highly qualified and experienced expert in his field for carrying out tropical surveys, feasibility studies, design, supervision of construction works of hydropower projects. Membership in Professional Associations and Publications: Pakistan Engineering Council – (Civil/5761)
He has served as an engineer on the key positions during his tenure in WAPDA and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization (PEDO), KP province Pakistan. Presently, he is Project Director for the overall management and monitoring of “Koto Hydropower Project (40.8MW) with an additional charge as Project Director 69MW Lawn Hydropower Project, Drosh, Chitral Lower. He was Superintending Engineer on ‘Arrear Cell Mardan Scarp’ and ‘Sawabi Scarp, PHLC (Pehur High Level Canal) during his tenure in WAPDA.
He was Executive Engineer and Additional Superintending Engineer on Topographic Survey of Patan and Thakot Hydropower Projects (Each of 2800 MW capacity) including detailed survey of River Indus U/s of Tarbela Dam reservoir, carried out survey for feasibility studies, detailed engineering design of the following Projects by using ‘Modern and Reflector Less Total Stations”:
Bunji Hydropower Project (7120 MW)
Bashu Hydropower Project (32 MW)
Harpo Hydropower Project (35 MW)
Phandar Hydropower Project (80 MW)
Dasu Hydropower Project (4320 MW)
He was Dy. Director (Civil) Pakistan Office of the General Manager (G.M) Project North; Junior / Senior Engineer Supervision of construction work of Dam, Spillway, penstock, Power houses in Satpara Dam Project, Skardu and also setting out construction of about 20 Km of new canal. A Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) Pakistan Topographic survey of Akori Dam, Junior Engineer (Civil) Pakistan Preparatory works for Gomal Zam Dam Project including layout of new Irrigation system of Gomal Zam Dam; Junior Engineer(Civil) Pakistan Base Line Survey, supervision of canals and drains remodeling and construction of allied hydraulic structures in Mardan, Swabi SCARP and Pehur High Level Canal Projects from August.
In his professional circle, he is known as a highly qualified and experienced expert in his field for carrying out tropical surveys, feasibility studies, design, supervision of construction works of hydropower projects. Membership in Professional Associations and Publications: Pakistan Engineering Council – (Civil/5761)
Dr. Farman Ali, is a prominent economist. He is a Senior Advisor in the company. He has earned his Ph.D. in Economics from University of East Anglia (UEA) Norwich, England, U.K. ‘Thesis was on Models of household behavior in subsistence Agriculture.’
He has served as Professor and Chief of Research at Institute of Development Studies (IDS) Agricultural University Peshawar (1985-2014). He was senior researcher in ‘Socio-Behavioral Research’, HIV Social, Behavioral and Epidemiological Studies Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Canada (2010-2011).
He had played a pivotal role in Forestry Sector (Community based) Project in Pakistan, financed by the Asian Development Bank and government of the Netherlands. Objective of the project was initiation of institutional reforms in the forestry sector, decentralization of powers, poverty alleviation and gender development. His responsibilities included: assisting team members in data collection, interpretation and report writing; assisting community members in undertaking need assessment; Preparation of Operational Plans; Budgeting project’s activities; developing proposals for funding; liaising with government agencies; providing leadership to the team members to coordinate efforts, making presentations to donors, staff and community members; submitting periodical reports;
Project Coordinator, Planning and Development Department NWFP, Pakistan. (1995 & 1996) Community-based Development Project Financed by the Asian Development Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development. The Project was designed to alleviate poverty. Responsibilities included: Fostering team building and supervision of staff responsible for forming and supporting 500 community organizations; coordination between service providers and community organizations for services delivery; preparation of feasibility reports for new activities; monitoring the flow of funds to the executing departments; motivating village communities for participation in proposed activities; presenting results to and sharing bottleneck with a variety of audience; and, writing quarterly and annual reports on the overall progress.
He had been researching the Livelihoods strategies, Natural Resource Management and Governance in Afghanistan with interactions with Ministries such as MEW, MAIL, MARRD), at Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit at Kabul. He has rich experienced and ability in monitoring and evaluating community based projects.
He has served as Professor and Chief of Research at Institute of Development Studies (IDS) Agricultural University Peshawar (1985-2014). He was senior researcher in ‘Socio-Behavioral Research’, HIV Social, Behavioral and Epidemiological Studies Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Canada (2010-2011).
He had played a pivotal role in Forestry Sector (Community based) Project in Pakistan, financed by the Asian Development Bank and government of the Netherlands. Objective of the project was initiation of institutional reforms in the forestry sector, decentralization of powers, poverty alleviation and gender development. His responsibilities included: assisting team members in data collection, interpretation and report writing; assisting community members in undertaking need assessment; Preparation of Operational Plans; Budgeting project’s activities; developing proposals for funding; liaising with government agencies; providing leadership to the team members to coordinate efforts, making presentations to donors, staff and community members; submitting periodical reports;
Project Coordinator, Planning and Development Department NWFP, Pakistan. (1995 & 1996) Community-based Development Project Financed by the Asian Development Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development. The Project was designed to alleviate poverty. Responsibilities included: Fostering team building and supervision of staff responsible for forming and supporting 500 community organizations; coordination between service providers and community organizations for services delivery; preparation of feasibility reports for new activities; monitoring the flow of funds to the executing departments; motivating village communities for participation in proposed activities; presenting results to and sharing bottleneck with a variety of audience; and, writing quarterly and annual reports on the overall progress.
He had been researching the Livelihoods strategies, Natural Resource Management and Governance in Afghanistan with interactions with Ministries such as MEW, MAIL, MARRD), at Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit at Kabul. He has rich experienced and ability in monitoring and evaluating community based projects.
Dr. Farman Ali
Senior Advisor
Group Captain (R) Abdul Sattar
Financial Advisor
Group Captain (R) Abdul Sattar is a Financial Advisor in the Company. He is a professional accountant with rich financial management skills and audit experience. He is a fellow member of Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) as well as Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants (PIPFA) and having more than thirty-five years working experience in Public and Private Sector.
During his tenure, he remained on various key appointments like CFO, Director Finance, Project Director, Director Pension and Director Audit and dealt with many companies of international repute across the world. He demonstrated best practices of business world to manage a housing project and a mega project of infrastructural development, worth tens of billions rupees, as per US Govt. specifications, in time constraint scenario during 2008-2013.
He has vast experience of working as strategic partner with the various insurance companies and banks. As a project director, he remained with close liaison with Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Legal Affairs for issuance of Government of Pakistan (GoP) guarantee and budgetary fund allocation.
He exceptionally performed while overseeing budget execution, monitoring, forecasting and reporting on availability of funds and its utilization, measuring performance against financial targets to mitigate risk. He was also ensuring proper stewardship of public funds and the compliance of all the legislative and policy requirements
During his tenure, he remained on various key appointments like CFO, Director Finance, Project Director, Director Pension and Director Audit and dealt with many companies of international repute across the world. He demonstrated best practices of business world to manage a housing project and a mega project of infrastructural development, worth tens of billions rupees, as per US Govt. specifications, in time constraint scenario during 2008-2013.
He has vast experience of working as strategic partner with the various insurance companies and banks. As a project director, he remained with close liaison with Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Legal Affairs for issuance of Government of Pakistan (GoP) guarantee and budgetary fund allocation.
He exceptionally performed while overseeing budget execution, monitoring, forecasting and reporting on availability of funds and its utilization, measuring performance against financial targets to mitigate risk. He was also ensuring proper stewardship of public funds and the compliance of all the legislative and policy requirements
Dr Tarek Saif is Associate Professor. He is Advisor in the Company. His PhD degree was awarded by the An Shams University, Egypt in 2000; and the practical program was done in Harrburg University, Germany.
He has worked in Biology department, faculty of science, Taif University as associate professor, from 2010 to 2020, regional coordinator of climate change and biodiversity program / UNEP / for Middle East and North Africa from 2005 to 2010 and national coordinator in Egyptian Cabinet from 2000 to 2005.
Over 35 years of experience in field of Ecology, with portfolios long-term he is so efficient at his job that he considers himself “environmental portfolio whisperer”. Tarek has the ability to take unhealthy portfolios and transform them into healthy and thriving ones. More than his role as conservationist, he is also effective at persuading and influencing high-ranking individuals.
After he graduated, Tarek worked hard to attain his role as Environmental Analyst for 35 years. Tarek also contributed to the development of environmental policies of national resources. Tarek established Egyptian Association Academy for conservation of nature and protecting natural resources in 1999.
He is professionally experienced and academically qualified in most aspects of environmental plant physiology research, education & training, awareness, biosafety, socio-economic issues, bioethics, intellectual property rights and environmental policy.
He has worked in Biology department, faculty of science, Taif University as associate professor, from 2010 to 2020, regional coordinator of climate change and biodiversity program / UNEP / for Middle East and North Africa from 2005 to 2010 and national coordinator in Egyptian Cabinet from 2000 to 2005.
Over 35 years of experience in field of Ecology, with portfolios long-term he is so efficient at his job that he considers himself “environmental portfolio whisperer”. Tarek has the ability to take unhealthy portfolios and transform them into healthy and thriving ones. More than his role as conservationist, he is also effective at persuading and influencing high-ranking individuals.
After he graduated, Tarek worked hard to attain his role as Environmental Analyst for 35 years. Tarek also contributed to the development of environmental policies of national resources. Tarek established Egyptian Association Academy for conservation of nature and protecting natural resources in 1999.
He is professionally experienced and academically qualified in most aspects of environmental plant physiology research, education & training, awareness, biosafety, socio-economic issues, bioethics, intellectual property rights and environmental policy.
Dr Tarek Saif
Advisor
Mian Athar
Project Manager
Mian Athar is Project Manager, Financing in the Company. He is a senior banker, served Habib Bank Limited as officer and Branch Manager for about 36 years.
His expertise includes business and development Achievement of Goals and targets Lending project financing, recovery of classified finances, clients dealing, branch operations, compliance, rectification of audit objections, overall branch control etc.
He has attended many professional courses and training including courses arranged by HBL Management Development Institute Islamabad and Karachi, Banking Business and Communication, Service Management Program, Performance Assessment & Development, Advance Service Management, Agricultural Credit, Goal Setting and Performance, Leading Management Change, KYCIAML Training Module and Misys equation Refresher Program. He was the Gold Medalist for the year 2012.
His expertise includes business and development Achievement of Goals and targets Lending project financing, recovery of classified finances, clients dealing, branch operations, compliance, rectification of audit objections, overall branch control etc.
He has attended many professional courses and training including courses arranged by HBL Management Development Institute Islamabad and Karachi, Banking Business and Communication, Service Management Program, Performance Assessment & Development, Advance Service Management, Agricultural Credit, Goal Setting and Performance, Leading Management Change, KYCIAML Training Module and Misys equation Refresher Program. He was the Gold Medalist for the year 2012.
Javed Iqbal Khattack, is a dedicated lawyer and Legal Advisor in the Company. He has BA LLB degrees to his credit. He joined NWFP Police Department as Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) in April 1977.
He served the Police Department at various Police Stations in KP province. He was promoted to the rank of Sub Inspector in 1981. He changed his cadre to Public Prosecution in 2005 and served as Public Prosecutor in the District & Session Courts, District Mardan and District Sawabi. He retired from the service in April, 2016. He is considered an experienced and senior member of ‘District Bar Council’, Mardan (KP).
He served the Police Department at various Police Stations in KP province. He was promoted to the rank of Sub Inspector in 1981. He changed his cadre to Public Prosecution in 2005 and served as Public Prosecutor in the District & Session Courts, District Mardan and District Sawabi. He retired from the service in April, 2016. He is considered an experienced and senior member of ‘District Bar Council’, Mardan (KP).
Javed Iqbal Khattack
Legal Advisor