Prof. Dr. Shahid Naseem

PROF. DR. SHAHID NASEEM

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Position: Professor, Department of Geology, University of Karachi.

Date of Birth : May 24, 1959

Address: Office: Department of Geology, University of Karachi, Post code 75270, Tel: 99261300-25, Ext. 2539

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D., 1997, “Genesis of Manganese ore deposits of Lasbela, Balochistan, Pakistan”, Department of Geology, University of Karachi. • M.Sc., Geology, 1983, Specialization in Geochemistry and Petroleum Geology, Department of Geology, University of Karachi. • B.Sc. (Hons),1981,Geology as major with Chemistry and Physics as minor subjects, Department of Geology, University of Karachi.

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

Geochemistry, Economic Geology, Mineralogy, Petrology.

HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION APPROVED PHD SUPERVISOR

• Supervised two Ph.D. Research Scholars in 2008. • Research work of two more scholars is in progress. • Examiner of Ph.D. Degree in Punjab University, Lahore. • Examiner of M.Phil Degree in Peshawar University.

NTS REVIEWER

Paper setter and reviewer (Geology) for National Testing Services Pakistan

EDITOR

Karachi University Journal of Science, published by the Dean faculty of science.

RESEARCH PUBLICATION HONOR

Published in high Impact Factor International Journals

1. Chemosphere (Elsevier ), 2010, Vol. 78, 1313–1321 (Impact Factor 3.054). 2. Journal of Hazardous Materials (Elsevier ), 2009, Vol.171: 424-430. (Impact Factor 2.975)

BioMedLib Article Ranking

Paper entitled “Lithological influences on occurrence of high-fluoride groundwater in Nagar Parkar area, Thar Desert, Pakistan”, stands in Top Ten publications of same topics in 2011.

RESEARCH ARTICLE REVIEWER • Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences (International Journal). • Journal of the Chemical Soc. of Pakistan, H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi. • Pakistan Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research, Karachi. • Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Dept. of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Karachi. • Sindh University Research Journal, (Science Series) Dept. of Fresh Water Biology and Fisheries, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.

SUBJECT EXPERT

• Evaluated research publications for the post of Associate Professor, University of Balochistan, Quetta. • Act as subject expert for the post of Assistant Professor, University of Sindh, Jamshoro. • Act as subject expert for the post of Lectures, University of Balochistan, Quetta. • Act as subject expert for the post of Lectures, Federal Urdu University of Science and Technology, Karachi.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

More than 27 years postgraduate and graduate teaching at the Department of Geology, University of Karachi.

1. Cooperative Teacher From 01-09-1983 to 21-09-1984 2. Lecturer From 22-09-1984 to 29-01-1995 3. Assistant Professor From 30-01-1995 to 31-12-2000 4. Professor From 01-01-2001 to date

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

• 22 in foreign + 23 in Pakistani Journals of international repute (Total 45). (As first author in many publications) • Published 8 Abstracts.

SUPERVISION OF M.P HIL /P H.D H.E.C. approved Ph.D. research supervisor

Following scholars have completed their Ph.D. degree s in 2008

1. Dr. Erum Bashir, “Geology and Geochemistry of Mangesite Ore Deposits, Khuzdar, Balochistan, Pakistan” 2. Dr. Tahir Rafiq “Occurrence, Distribution and Origin of Fluoride-Rich Groundwater in the Thar Desert, Pakistan

Following scholars are enrolled under my supervision for M.Phil/Ph.D. degrees.

• Ms. Salma Hamza , “The influence of Ophiolitic and Sedimentary rocks on cultivated and wild vegetations of Winder Agriculture Farms, Balochistan, Pakistan” • Mr. S. Khalid Hussain Alvi “Geotechnical Evaluation of Building stones of Lasbela and Khuzdar Regions, Balochistan, Pakistan”.

SUPERVISION OF HEC RESEARCH FELLOW

Supervised research work of following research fellows of Higher Education Commission and published joint research papers. • Mr. M. Naseem, from June 1, 2002 to may 31, 2003. • Ms. Sadia Shamim Khan, from May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011.

SUPERVISION OF POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH

• Supervise research projects of Geochemistry for the students of M.Sc. (Final, Courses Geol. 661, 662, 673) every academic year. • Supervise geological mapping programme for the students of M.Sc. (Final, Course Geol. 604) every academic year. • Supervise geological fieldwork for the students of B.Sc.Hons. IIIrd year and M.Sc. Previous (Course Geol. 506) every academic year. • Supervise geological fieldwork for the students of BS. 4th year (Course Geol. 651, 652) every academic year.

CONSULTANCY SERVICES

• Trained personnel from local cement industry in Applied Geochemistry of Carbonate Rocks. • Provided field training for mineral exploration to members of a foreign mineral exploration company. • Lead several one to three days geological field excursions for foreign petroleum company in Pab Range, Balochistan for oil and gas exploration. • Supervised 20 days field programme of oil and gas exploration for a foreign petroleum company in Sindh and Balochistan Areas.

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH COLLABORATION

Actively participated and represented Pakistan in International Geological Correlation Programme (IGCP-350-Cretaceous Environmental Changes in East and South Asia), Head Office: Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan (1994-98).

Published two papers under the programme.

UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI AWARD

Cash Award and letter of appreciation by the Vice-Chancellor, University of Karachi for preparing a fresh map of the University, boundary marking and active participation in University land recovery.

SPECIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ALLOWANCE

On recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Karachi, received Special science and Technology Allowance from Pakistan Council for Science and Technology.

PRODUCTIVITY ALLOWANCE

Awarded Productivity Allowance for the year 2003 from Pakistan Council for Science and Technology, Islamabad.

RESEARCH COLLABORATION WITH PCSIR

Worked on “Estimation of Major and Trace Elements in Stream Sediments of Lasbela and Khuzdar Districts, Balochistan” in progress in collaboration with PCISR, Karachi. (ACRC/KLC-I-16)

RESEARCH COLLABORATION WITH NATIONAL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY , UNIVERSITY OF SINDH , JAMSHORO

Collaborative research programme, leading to international publications and Ph.D. research projects.

HONORARY TEACHING

Honorary teaching of M.Sc. Classes in Federal Urdu Science College, Karachi during 1996- 2000.

EXAMINER

Head examiner, examiner and paper setter for graduate and postgraduate levels for Federal Govt. Urdu Science and D.J. Govt. Science Colleges.

COURSE /S EMINAR , ORGANIZED /R EPRESENTED • Organized course on “Geoscientific Writing and Editing” under the joint sponsorship of AGID and Department of Geology, University of Karachi, Feb. 26-28, 1989. • Organized (as Convener “Field excursion Committee”) Petroleum Seminar, Jan. 23-24, 1994, Department of Geology, University of Karachi. • Served as Rapporteure of Second SEGMITE International Conference and Exibition, April 11- 14, 1994, Karachi, Pakistan. • Served as Rapporteure of “Panel Discussion on Earthquake Awareness and Preparedness”, under joint sponsorship of SEGMITE and Department of Geology, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan, Feb. 24, 2001. • Attended National Conference on Fossil Fuel and Mineral Resources of Sindh. Organized by University of Sindh, Jamshoro February 28- March 01, 2005. • Workshop on Coal, Granite and China clay resources of Thar area, Sindh, Pakistan. Organized by Geological Survey of Pakistan and Sindh Coal Authority, May 31, 2005. • Attended Annual Technical Conference. Organized by PAPG-SPE, Islamabad, November 28- 29, 2005. • Seminar on Seismic Risk of Karachi area and its Mitigation "some new thoughts". Organized by Geological Survey of Pakistan, May 8, 2006.

• One day National Seminar on CBM Prospect of Sindh-A Venture of Opportunities for Growth. Organized by University of Sindh, Jamshoro and Weatherford Oil Tool M.E. Ltd. February 13, 2010. • Lecture on Different Mud System and their application. Organized by Department of Petroleum Technology, University of Karachi, Feburary 26, 2011. • One day National Conference on Coal of Sindh-Endeavours for Powering Pakistan. Organized by University of Sindh, Jamshoro and Weatherford Oil Tool M.E. Ltd. February 19, 2011. • Technical Lecture on Appilication of Sequence Stratigraphy. Organized by AAPG-PAPG, March 24, 2011. • One day Seminar on Marine Resources Potential and Environment of the Northern Arabian Sea. Organized by NIO, Karachi, April 30, 2011.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

• Member, Academic Committee, Board of Intermediate Education, Karachi. (Nominee of University of Karachi). • Member, Management Committee, Centralized Science Laboratories, University of Karachi. • Member, Committee for the Evaluation of Research Proposals of the Staff Members of the Science Faculty for Funding by the University of Karachi. • Member Syllabus Committee and Board of studies in Geology, University of Karachi. • Member Board of Faculty of Science, University of Karachi. • Member Academic Council and Senate, University of Karachi. • Member (former) Landscape gardening council, University of Karachi.

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS OF PROF. DR. SHAHID NASEEM

1. Naseem , S., Bashir, E. and Khalid Hussain, K., 2011. Evaluation of geotechnical characteristics of Lasbela barite deposits of Balochistan, Pakistan, as heavyweight aggregate, Bulletin Engineering Geology & Environment , 2. Naseem , S., Salma Hamza, S. and Erum Bashir, E., 2010. Groundwater Geochemistry of Winder Agricultural Farms, Balochistan, Pakistan and Assessment for Irrigation Water Quality, European Water , 31, 21-32. 3. Naseem, S ., Rafique, T., Bashir, E., Bhanger, M.I., Laghari, A. and Usmani, T.H., 2010. Lithological influences on occurrence of high-fluoride groundwater in Nagar Parkar area, Thar Desert, Pakistan, Chemosphere (Elsevier ), 78, 1313–1321 (Impact Factor 3.054). 4. Bashir, E., Naseem, S ., Sheikh, S.A., and Kaleem M., 2009. Mineralogy of Kraubath-type Magnesite Deposits of Khuzdar Area, Balochistan, Pakistan, Yerbilimleri , (Turkish Jour. of Earth Science) Turkey , 30 (3), 169–180. 5. Rafique, T., Naseem, S., Usmani, T.H., Bashir, E., Khan, F.A. and Bhanger, M.I., 2009, Geochemical factors controlling the occurrence of high fluoride groundwater in the

Nagar Parkar area, Sindh, Pakistan, Journal of Hazardous Materials (Elsevier ), Vol.171: 424-430. (Impact Factor 2.975) 6. Naseem, S ., Bashir, E., Shireen, K., and Shafiq, S., 2009, Soil-plant relationship of Pteropyrum olivieri , a serpentine flora of Wadh, Balochistan, Pakistan and its use in mineral prospecting, Studia Universitatis Babeş-Bolyai, Geologia , Fluorida, USA , Vol. 54 (2): 33 –39. 7. Bashir, E., Naseem, S ., Akhtar, T and Shireen, K., 2009. Characteristics of ultramafic rocks and associated magnesite deposits, Nal Area, Khuzdar, Balochistan, Pakistan, Journal of Geology and Mining Research Vol. 1(2): 034-041. 8. Rafique, T., Naseem, S ., Bhanger, M.I. and Usmani, T.H., 2008. Fluoride ion contamination in the groundwater of Mithi sub-district, the Thar Desert, Pakistan, Environmental Geology (Springer ), Vol. 56:317–326. (Impact Factor 1.026) 9. Shirin, K. Naseem , S. Bashir, E. Imdad, S. and Shafiq, S., 2008. A Comparison of digestions methods for the estimation of Ni, Cr, Co and Cu in Dodonaea viscosa : a native flora of Wadh, Balochistan, Pakistan, Jour. Chem. Soc . HEJ Karachi ,Vol.30 No. 1: 90-96. 10. Naseem, S ., Hamza, S. , Bashir, E. and Ahmed, S., 2007, Distribution of Mn in the fruits and wild flora of Winder area, Balochistan, Pakistan and its impact on Human Health, European Jour. of Scientific Research , Austria, Vol.18, No. 4: 689-699. 11. Bashir, E., Naseem, S ., and Hamza S., 2007 , Hydrogeochemistry of Winder River and adjoining tributaries, Balochistan, Pakistan, Chinese Journal of Geochemistry , Institute of Geochemistry, China ,Vol.26, No. 3:259-266. 12. Bashir, E., Jalil, T., Naseem, S ., and Naseem, S. 2006, Economic Evaluation of Chalk Deposits of Jamshoro and Thatta Districts, Sindh, Pakistan, Sindh University Research Journal , Jamshoro , Vol. 38 (2A):128-139. 13. Naseem, S ., Sheikh, S.A., Bashir, E., and Shirin, K., 2005, Geochemistry and Depositional Setting of Fort Munro Formation, Middle and Lower Indus Basins, Pakistan, Journal of China University of Geosciences , China , Vol. 16:160-169. 14. Naseem, S ., Naseem, S ., Bashir, E., Shirin, K. and Sheikh, S.A., 2005, Biogeochemical Evaluation of Nannorrhops ritchiana : a Mg-flora from Khuzdar, Balochistan, Pakistan. Chinese Journal of Geochemistry , China , Vol.24, No. 4: 327-337. 15. Naseem, S., Naseem, S . and Sheikh, S.A., 2005, Geochemical Evaluation of Depositional Environment of Parh Limestone, Southern Pab Range, Balochistan, Pakistan, Proceeding of SPE/PAPG Annual Technical Conference, Islamabad , Nov. 28-29, 2005. p.104-111. 16. Shirin, K., Naseem, S ., Sheikh, S.A., Shafiq, S. and Latif, S. 2005, A Comparative Study of Sample Preparation Methods for Stream Sediments Analysis Using ICP-AES , Jour. Chem. Soc . HEJ Karachi , Vol.27 No. 5: 501-507. 17. Siddiqui, A., Naseem, S . and Jalil, T., 2005, Groundwater Quality Assessment in and around Kalu Khuhar, Super Highway, Sindh, Pakistan, Pakistan Journal of Applied Sciences , Faisalabad , Vol.5: 256-265. 18. Khan, N.A., Khan, M.A. and Naseem, S ., 2005, Underground water characteristics of Malir catchment area, Int. Jour. of Biology and Biotechnology , Karachi , Vol.2:.377-382. 19. Bashir, E., Naseem, S ., Naseem, S., Sheikh, S.A. and Shirin, K., 2004. Petrography, mineralogy and geochemistry of Baran Lak magnesite and associated rocks, Khuzdar, Balochistan, Pakistan, Geol. Bull. Univ. Peshawar , Peshawar , 37,155-166.

20. Naseem, S ., Sheikh, S.A., Qadeeruddin, M., Shirin, K., 2004, Petrography, Trace Element Geochemistry, and Dolomitization Model - Jhimpir Dolomite, Sindh, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Science and Industrial Research, Karachi, v. 47, p.195-204. 21. Naseem, S ., Nargis, Y. and Sheikh, S.A., 2003, Geochemistry and Quality of Groundwater of Karachi Area, Pakistan, Hamdard Medicus, Hamdard University, Karachi, Karachi , v. XLVI, p.113-122. 22. Naseem, M., Sheikh, S.A. and Naseem , S., 2003, Sedimentology of Chitarwata Formation, Rakhi Nala, Sulaiman Range, Pakistan, Pakistan Journal of Applied Sciences , Faisalabad , V.3, 256-265. 23. Naseem, S ., Sheikh, S.A., Qadeeruddin, M., Shirin, K., 2002, Geochemical Stream Sediment Survey in Winder Valley, Balochistan, Pakistan, Journal of Geochemical Exploration , ( Elsevier), V. 76, 1-12. 24. Naseem , S., Sheikh, S.A. and Qadeeruddin, M., 2002, Petrography and Geochemistry of Wadh Plagiogranites and associated Gabbros from Bela Ophiolite, Pakistan, Journal of Geological Society of the Philippines, Philippines, V.57, 1-18. 25. Uddin, S. Naseem S. Sheikh, S.A. and Siddiqui, S.N., 2002, Influence of Igneous Intrusions on Trace Element Composition of Jurassic and Cretaceous Carbonates, Phuari, Balochistan, Pakistan Journal of Science and Industrial Research, Karachi, v. 44, p.73- 82. 26. Naseem, S., Sheikh, S.A., 2002 , Biogeochemical Prospecting of Sulphide Minerals in Winder Valley, Balochistan, Pakistan, Resource Geology , Japan , v. 52, p. 59-66. 27. Husain, V., Sheikh, S.A., Naseem , S. and Qureshi, S.H., 2002, Geochemical Evaluation of Silica Sand Deposits of Manghopir and other localities around Karachi, Pakistan Steel Research Journal, Institute of Material Science and Research,Pakistan Steel, Karachi , v. 3., 95-98. 28. Naseem, S ., Sheikh, S.A., Qadeeruddin, M. and Akhtar, M., 2000, Petrography and Geochemistry of Kora Gypsum deposits, Daudkhel, District Mianwali, Pakistan, Pakistan Journal of Science and Industrial Research, Karachi , v. 43, p.73-82. 29. Nargis, Y., Naseem, S. and Mallick, K.A., 2000, Geological Sources of Heavy Metal Distribution in the Blood of Cancer Patients: A Geomedicinal Study in the inhabitants of Karachi, Hamdard Medicus, Hamdard University, Karachi , v. XLIII, p.61-70. 30. Sheikh, S.A. and Naseem, S ., 1999, Sedimentary Environment and Hydrocarbon Potential of Cretaceous rocks of Indus Basin, Pakistan, Pakistan Journal of Hydrocarbon Research , Islamabad , v. 11, p. 1-14 31. Naseem, S ., Sheikh, S.A . and Qadeeruddin, M., 1997, Hydrogeochemical Study of Lasbela Region, Balochistan, Pakistan, Acta Mineralogica Pakistanica , Center of Excellence in Mineralogy, University of Balochistan, Quetta , v. 8, p.86-95. 32. Naseem, S ., Sheikh, S.A. and Mallick, K.A.; 1997, Lithiophorite and Associated Manganese Mineralization in Lasbela Area, Balochistan, Pakistan, Geoscience Journal, The Geological Society of Korea, Seoul, S. Korea , v. 1, No 1, p.10-15. 33. Naseem, S ., Sheikh, S.A . and Qadeeruddin, M., 1996-97, Geochemistry and Tectonic Setting of Gadani-Phauri Segment of Bela Ophiolites, Balochistan, Pakistan, Journal of King Abdulaziz University , Earth Sciences, Scientific Publishing Centre, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia , v. 9, p. 127-144.

34. Naseem, S ., Sheikh, S.A. and Qadeeruddin, M., 1996, Geochemistry and Sedimentology of Jhill Limestone of Gaj Formation, in Cape Monze and Adjoining Areas, Karachi, Chinese Journal of Geochemistry, China , v.15, No. 3, p. 213-227. 35. Sheikh, S.A . and Naseem, S ., 1995, A Synthesis of Cretaceous System of Pakistan, Memoir, Geological Society of India, Banglore, India , v. 37, p. 105-112. 36. Naseem, S., Sheikh, S.A . and Qadeeruddin, M., 1995, Biogeochemical Study of Tamarix aphylla from Lasbela Area and its Application in Prospecting of Ore Deposits, Chinese Journal of Geochemistry , China , v.14, No. 4, p. 303-312. 37. Khan, M.A., Khan, N.A., Sheikh, S.A. and Naseem, S ., 1995, Geotechnical Properties of Neelum Granites, Neelum Valley, Azad Kashmir, Environmental and Engineering Geoscience , U.S.A ., v. 1, No.3, p. 376-380. 38. Khan, M.S., Khan, M.A., Naseem, S ., Khan, N.A. and Sheikh, S.A., 1995, Petrology of the Siwalik sandstone of Jasapir, Mang Area, Ponch, Azad Kashmir, Sindh University Research Journal , University of Sindh, Jamshoro , v. 27, p. 55-73. 39. Naseem, S ., and Sheikh, S.A ., 1994, Lithogeochemical Prospecting Through Stream Sediments in Bela Ophiolite of Lasbela Area, Journal of King Abdulaziz University , Earth Sciences, Scientific Publishing Centre, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia , v. 7, p. 125-142. 40. Khan, M.A., Mallick, K.A. and Naseem S ., 1994, Evaluation of Geotechnical Properties of Decorative Stones of Sindh, Pakistan, Proceeding of Second SEGMITE International Conference and Exhibition, April 1994, Karachi , p. 13-17. 41. Khan, M.A., Khan, Z.K., Qureshi, M.S. and Naseem, S ., 1994, Evaluation of Geotechnical properties of Miocene Shales of Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir, Kashmir Journal of Geology , Muzaffarabad , Azad Kashmir, v. 11 & 12, p. 97-104. 42. Shuaib, S.M., Sheikh, S.A. and Naseem, S ., 1993, Petrographic Comments on Khewra Trap, The Salt Range, Pakistan, Acta Mineralogica Pakistanica , University of Balochistan, Quetta , v. 7, p. 38-46. 43. Khan, M.A., Naseem, S . and Khan, E.A., 1993, Groundwater Investigation in Bangrilla Town, Mirpur, Azad Kashmir, Karachi University Journal of Science, v. 21, p. 29-34. 44. Muhammad, M.J. and Naseem, S ., 1993, Evaluation of Economic Potential of Industrial Minerals of Pakistan using Lorenz Model, Pakistan Journal of Science and Industrial Research , Karachi , v. 36, p. 493-495. 45. Mallick, K.A., Naseem, S ., Sheikh, S.A. and Khan, N.A., 1992, Geochemical sampling of Lake Bottom Sediments from Lokken Area, Central Norway, Acta Mineralogica Pakistanica , Quetta , v. 6, p. 44-54.

ABSTRACT

1. M. Mir and Naseem S ., 2005, Thar coal: geology and its potential for power generation, Ist Economic Jordanian Forum, Mafraq-Jorden, 9-11 Aug. 2005. p.55. 2. Rafiq, T., Naseem, S ., Asghar, U., Khan, F.A., Usmani, T.H. and Bhanger, M.I., 2005, Groundwater nitrate contamination in Thar Desert, Pakistan, Int. Con. On environmental horizons, Dept. of Chem, University of Karachi, p.58.

3. Ahsan, S.N., Naseem , S. and Mallick, K.A., 1998, Geology and appraisal of mineral potential of Lasbela-Khuzdar ophiolites, Balochistan, Pakistan, 13 th Himalaya- Karakoram-Tibet International Workshop, April 20-22, 1998, Geological Bulletin, University of Peshawer, Abstract Vol. 13, p. 4-5. 4. Naseem , S. and Mallick, K.A., 1995, Mineralogical correspondence in manganese mineral deposits of Lasbela Area, Proceeding of International Symposium and Field Workshop on Phosphorite and other Industrial Minerals, Abbottabad, p.30. 5. Naseem , S. and Mallick, K.A., 1992, Manganese mineralization in Lasbela Area, Proceeding of First South Asia Geological Congress, Islamabad, p.30. 6. Naseem , S., 1992, Geochemical study of stream sediments of Lasbela Area, Proceeding of 26 th Annual National Science Conference, Bahawalpur, p.63. 7. Muhammad, J. and Naseem , S., 1992, Evaluation of economic potential of industrial mineralsof Pakistan using Lorenze model, Proceeding of First South Asia Geological Congress, Islamabad, p.62.

ANNEXURE II PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS AND POSTGRADUATE COURSES

Prof. Dr. Shahid Naseem , Department of Geology, University of Karachi.

• Fundamentals of Oil and Gas Development , Department of Geology, University of Karachi, Jan. 23-28, 1984. • Geoscientific Writing and Editing, Organized by Department of Geology, University of Karachi and Association of Geoscientists for International Development, Feb. 26-28, 1989. • First Postgraduate Training Course in Plate Tectonics, The Institute of Geology and UNESCO, Lahore, including one week Geological Excursion to the Himalayas, April 25-May 8, 1991. • Course on Modern Concepts in Structural Geology and Construction and Evaluation of Balanced Cross Sections, jointly arranged by LASMO Oil Pakistan Ltd. And Earth Sciences and Resources Institute, University of South Carolina, Columbia, USA, August 15-18, 1994. • Course on Environmental Assessment and Audits, Organized by Department of Geology, University of Karachi and Association of Pakistani Scientist and Engineers of North America (APSENA), Dec. 8-10, 1996. • Course on Basic Drilling Fluid Technology, Department of Geology, University of Karachi, Feb. 4-6, 1999. • Course on Groundwater Contamination from Waste Lagoons, Organized by Department of Geology, University of Karachi and Association of Pakistani Scientist and Engineers of North America (APSENA), Feb. 8-10, 1999. • Course on Seismic Stratigraphy, Department of Geology, University of Karachi August 16-18, 1999. • Short Course on Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and Petroleum Geology, Department of Geology, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, November 24-25, 1999. • Three day workshop on “Oil Field Familiarization” Organized by Department of Geology, University of Karachi, with technical collaboration of M-I Swaco, U.A.E., Feb. 10-12, 2005.