Registration No. L8071 VOLUME 46 NUMBER 3 NESPAK JULY - SEPTEMBER NEWSREPORT 2020 AK Ranked on ESP MD NESPAK calls on N sed ENR Maga S-Ba zine Chairman CPEC U bal Fir Authority Page 03 Glo ms lis Top t Page 02 CORPORATE NEWS 02 - 04 PROJECT NEWS 05 - 14 STAFF NEWS 14 - 15 02 CORPORATE NEWS Under an unprecedented development, NESPAK under the leadership of Dr. Tahir Masood, has been ranked this year on ENR Magazine Top International /Global Construction Management/Program Management Firms list, published as part of the ENR Top International/Global Contractors feature in the August 17/24, 2020 issue of ENR, a US-based ranking magazine. The ranking has been published in the latest issue of the magazine and communicated to the NESPAK management with a congratulatory note. NESPAK has been ranked 13 among the top 20 Non-US firms in total global construction management and program management. The feature story can be found at: https://www.enr.com/articles/49907- top-250-international-contractors- NESPAK Ranked on US-Based ENR struggling-with-covid-19. NESPAK was envisioned by its Magazine Top Global Firms list founders as an organisation free from foreign dependence and capable of delivering the highest quality in the extent owing to the unprecedented Mohmand Dam and Diamer Basha field of engineering consultancy. It struggle offered by its professional Dam Projects but also providing was envisaged as an institution brigade who left no stone unturned engineering services in seven other which had to lead the consultancy to achieve their stated aims. At countries. Till to date, NESPAK has market of Pakistan and compete present, NESPAK is not only playing provided consultancy services in 38 abroad with excellence. Time has a lead role in the consultancy countries and has proved itself as proved that NESPAK has succeeded services for the construction of two an international player in the in fulfilling its objectives to a large mega hydropower projects i.e., engineering consultancy world. F O R M E R M D S ' C O M M E N T S Mr. Amjad Agha Dr. Amjad Parvez NESPAK to move even higher. Wish NESPAK all success. I was very pleased to The news of NESPAK see that according to ranked on US based Mr. Asad I. A. Khan recent survey ENR Magazine 13th conducted by ENR, among the Global Delighted to learn of they have ranked Firm's list filled me with this international NESPAK among the top joy. The ranking was recognition that 20 Non-US Consulting Engineering Firms. published in the latest issue of the NESPAK received. I In fact, NESPAK is at No. 13 in the list with magazine and communicated to NESPAK believe, NESPAK's a revenue of $ 139.9 million. management with a congratulatory note. international exposure Being ranked as 13th among Top Twenty Please accept my congratulations and over many years, has non-US firms in total global construction pass on the sentiments to the rest of the earned our country a staff for achieving this honour for NESPAK management and programme very good name. Alas, themselves and the country. Hope you all management, is a matter of great pride. I we don't receive such recognition from our will continue to shine in the future as well. congratulate the present Managing Director own country which is rather unfortunate. Dr. Tahir Masood and his team for this feat. Pakistan ought to be proud of NESPAK Mr. Iftikhar Khalil and the tremendous role it has played in Mr. Karamat Ullah Chaudry the physical development of Pakistan. Laudable achievement - this is a recognition for Congratulations to Many congratulations to the present the excellent and NESPAK and Dr. Tahir Management of NESPAK under Dr. Tahir dedicated professionals Masood. Thrilled to see Masood for rightfully putting Pakistan on in NESPAK and the NESPAK at No. 13 in the international map. It is a fact that Management Team! the ENR rankings for NESPAK is a leader in the engineering Keep up the good work non U.S. firms. A field. Wishing NESPAK continued success. and keep improving the rankings. My best wonderful achievement wishes to all NESPAK colleagues. and an incentive for MD NESPAK calls on CORPORATE NEWS 03 Chairman CPEC Authority Dr. Tahir Masood, Managing Director one of the top engineering consultancy The Chairman CPEC Authority showed NESPAK, called on Lieutenant General organizations of Asia and Africa and has a keen interest in NESPAK capabilities in the (Retired) Asim Saleem Bajwa, on October pool of diverse specialists to undertake field of engineering. On this occasion, MD 9, 2020. The MD NESPAK briefed the complex engineering assignments. He NESPAK proposed a wider and broader Chairman CPEC Authority about NESPAK also briefed the Chairman on current role of NESPAK in CPEC projects not just capabilities and services. The MD told the projects being undertaken by NESPAK limited to power and roads but also in Chairman CPEC Authority that NESPAK is under CPEC umbrella. railways and other areas of CPEC. MD NESPAK meets Chairman P&D Board, Sindh Dr. Tahir Masood, Managing Director Sindh, in Karachi on October 01, 2020. Mr. regarding various ongoing projects where NESPAK, met with Mr. Muhammad Muhammad Farooq, GM/Head NESPAK NESPAK is providing consultancy services Waseem, Chairman Planning and Karachi Office, was also present. MD in Sindh. While discussing the recent Development (P&D) Board, Government of NESPAK briefed the Chairman P&D Board urban flooding in various areas of Karachi due to heavy rainfall and the poor drainage infrastructure in the city, MD NESPAK apprised Chairman P&D that NESPAK has carried out several projects to address urban drainage problems and is available to provide similar services for Karachi. Chairman, P&D showed his keen interest in the subject and discussed the same in detail. At the end of the meeting, MD NESPAK warmly thanked Chairman P&D Board for his trust on the capabilities of NESPAK and his support in getting release of NESPAK's outstanding payments from various MD NESPAK along with GM/Head Karachi office attending a meeting with Chairman P&D Board departments of Government of Sindh. International virtual Conference Tree Plantation Drive on hydropower sector Dr. Tahir Masood, Managing Director NESPAK, participated in the first international virtual conference on Pakistan Hydro Power Sector Prospects, Challenges & Future on August 25, 2020. The conference was organized by Energy Update in collaboration with Private Power Board Infrastructure, Pakhtunkhwa Electric Development Organisation and Sustainable Development Policy Institute to discuss more opportunities to produce cheap and clean energy. National and MD NESPAK (Left) and GM/Head Islamabad Office (Right) taking part in tree plantation drive at NESPAK House, Islamabad International experts took part in the virtual conference. MD NESPAK talked about Under Prime Minister of Pakistan's tree planted trees at NESPAK Islamabad NESPAK's contribution to the hydropower plantation drive, Dr. Tahir Masood, office in order to show NESPAK's sector and highlighted its role on major Managing Director NESPAK along with unanimity with Prime Minister of hydropower projects being undertaken by Mr. Abdul Qadeer, General Pakistan's campaign to make Pakistan NESPAK like Basha Diamer Dam, Manager/Head, Islamabad office, green for coming generations. Mohmand Dam, Gulpur Hydropower Projects etc. 04 CORPORATE NEWS I N D E P E N D E N C E D A Y Ceremonies held at NESPAK offices in Pakistan & Overseas NESPAK celebrated the 73rd Independence Day by arranging ceremonies at NESPAK offices in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Peshawar on August 14, 2020. At Lahore head office, the ceremony was started with recitation from the Holy Quran and prayers were made for the national unity and progress of the country. On this occasion, Dr. Tahir Masood, Managing Director NESPAK, hoisted the national flag amid Independence Day drill performed by NESPAK security guards and national anthem was played. Speaking on the occasion, MD NESPAK said that NESPAK acquired a business of more than Rs. 12 billion during the year despite the outbreak of Covid-19 which is very commendable. He appreciated the A cake cutting ceremony being held in connection with Independence Day at NESPAK office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia hard work and efforts of NESPAK employees. On this occasion, the MD Some glimpses of Independence Day celebrations at NESPAK gave away shields to those employees House, Lahore who demonstrated good performance during the year. In the end, MD NESPAK Regional office Riyadh. cut a cake along with senior officials to NESPAK Regional Manager mark the celebration. Riyadh, Mr. Muhammad Shoaib, and staff members participated in Independence Independence Day Day celebrations. Everyone ceremony in Saudi was energized and motivated to make this occasion special Arabia and memorable. On this special day, staff members i.e., NESPAK also celebrated the Mr. Rizwan Ahmed P.E, Mr. Independence Day of Pakistan with great Muhammad Ashfaq, and Mr. enthusiasm in Saudi Arabia. To Muhammad Mateen were commemorate the sovereignty of Pakistan, given awards for their excellent NESPAK Karachi office staff pose for a photo on Independence Day a ceremony was organized at NESPAK performance. PROJECT NEWS 05 Diamer Basha Dam NESPAK speeds up services for Prime Minister, COAS visit Diamer Basha Basha Diamer Dam site Dam Prime Minister The NESPAK-led Diamer Basha Imran Khan along Consultants Group (DBCG) continued with Chief of Army rendering consultancy services for Staff General Construction Design, Construction Qamar Javed Supervision and Contract Administration of Bajwa, Mr. Faisal Diamer Basha Dam Project. Lately, the Vawda, Federal DBCG has established its design office in Minister of Water Lahore and site office in Chilas in Gilgit- Resources, Mr. Ali Baltistan and staff has been mobilized at Amin Khan both places.