About Lt Col (Retd) Muhammad Shahzad Sarwar
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Gender Male
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Job Fuction Administration Human Resources Project Management Supply Chain & Logistics
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Academic Level Mphil
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About me
Seasoned professional with over 24 years of experience across Administration, Security, HR, Logistics, and Project Management within United Nations, Pakistan Army, Pakistan Air Force, Civil Armed Forces, complemented by 1 year in Corporate Sector. Managed large teams and implemented VIP security protocols at critical installations, which ensured safety and efficiency. Oversaw multimillion-rupee and supply chain logistics, helping streamline operations and reduce costs. With advanced degrees in Business Administration and Criminology, brings strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex challenges. This extensive background offers a wealth of expertise in team leadership, crisis response and operational management.
Education
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2021 - 2023
University of Sialkot
MS in Business Administration
CGPA - 3.55/4.00
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2019 - 2021
University of Karachi
MA - Criminology
CGPA - 2.65/4.00
Experience
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2025 - Present
Yaqoob Group of Companies
Group Head of Administration, Logistics & Corporate Affairs
1. Lead and supervise overall Group administrative, Security, safety protocols and office operations functions across all company sites including plant and warehouse facilities.
2.Ensure legal compliance in labor laws, environmental regulations, and safety standards across all locations as per ISO 9001:2015.
3. Direct and manage the group’s logistics, warehousing, transportation and distribution strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
4. Collaborate with procurement and production teams to optimize inventory management and material flow.
5. Develop strategic partnerships with logistics service providers and vendors to improve service levels and reduce costs.
6. Monitor and ensure compliance with national and international shipping regulations.
7. Oversee corporate communications, government relations, legal affairs, and stakeholder engagement.
8. Ensure timely compliance with all corporate legal requirements, licenses, and certifications.
9. Manage internal and external communication strategies to protect and enhance the corporate image and reputation.
10. Coordinate corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities in alignment with company values and community needs. -
2024 - 2025
M&P Express Logistics
Regional Manager Security - South, Pakistan
1. Effectively Collaborated and Interfaced with Law Enforcement Agencies and Government departments, resulted timely recovery of temperature based medicines worth Rs. 53 Mn in Jamshoro, Sindh Kachha Area.
2. Assisted/ Collaborated with Operations Department for smooth operation, resulted 30% improvement in Fleet Management, risk mitigation and incident handling.
3. Investigated all theft/ robbery/ embezzlement cases and ensured deterrence for effective handling of all safety and security of all shipments, resulted recovery of Rs. 23 Mn through Insurance claims and Rs. 3 Mn in embezzlement cases. -
2024 - 2024
I Engineering Group - Pakistan
Regional Manager Security - South, Pakistan
1. Handled 4300+ CMPak Zong sites security with cost-effective and optimized security solutions.
2. Collaborated and interfaced with Law Enforcement Agencies and provincial governments.
3. Dealt with customer care operations, acted on clients requests and resolved all issues between owner, CMPak Zong and security guards. -
2024 - 2024
Station Headquarters Quetta
Director of Administration & Security Operations
1. Managed and regulated operations/ functioning of Cantonment Board, improved 15% increase in annual income.
2. Enforced Solid Waste Management Operations as Operations Manager, resulted 20% reduction in Pollution.
3. Applied comprehensive Human Resource Management practices of over 2500 individuals encompassing Career Management, Postings, Promotions, Salaries, Benefits, Leave and Training, resulted 10% increase in overall efficiency. -
2023 - 2024
PAF Air Base Samungli, Quetta
Director of Administration, Security, HR & IR
1. Applied comprehensive Human Resource Management practices of over 700 plus individuals encompassing Career Management, Postings, Promotions, Pensions, Record Management, Performance Appraisal, Salaries, Benefits, Leave, and Training, resulted 10% increase in efficiency of all release and retirement cases.
2. Implemented advanced security measures, including state-of￾the-art surveillance systems and access control technologies,
across installations, enhanced security protocols and minimized vulnerabilities, led to 15% decrease of employment of individual force. -
2021 - 2023
Headquarters Sialkot Garrison
Director of Administration, Security & Finance Operations
1. Managed and regulated a fleet of 200 vehicles for more than 16,000 men residing in Sialkot Garrison.
2. Managed resources and budgets worth 300 million rupees for effective functioning of 17 x Garrison recreational and sports facilities and constructed Soldier Café, Centralized Control Room and Sports Complex.
3. Carried out Solid Waste Management Operations as Operations Manager, resulted 30% reduction in Environmental Pollution. -
2019 - 2021
Pakistan Coast Guards - Sindh Coastline
CEO/ Special Projects Manager / Chief Security & IR Operations
1. Coordinated and interfaced with FIA, ANF, Sindh Police and Pakistan Navy for anti smuggling, illegal Immigrants and anti Narcotics duties & confiscated 1249 Mn rupees items & drugs in anti smuggling & Narcotics operations.
2. Led strategic planning and execution of comprehensive infrastructure projects across 30+ locations, managed aggregate budgets exceeding 350 millions.
3. Applied comprehensive Human Resource Management practices including personnel tracking, performance evaluation, morale, and welfare of 800 personnel. -
2019 - 2021
Pakistan Coast Guards - Sindh Coastline
CEO/ Special Projects Manager / Chief Security & IR Operations
1. Coordinated and interfaced with FIA, ANF, Sindh Police and Pakistan Navy for anti smuggling, illegal Immigrants and anti Narcotics duties & confiscated 1249 Mn rupees items & drugs in anti smuggling & Narcotics operations.
2. Led strategic planning and execution of comprehensive infrastructure projects across 30+ locations, managed aggregate budgets exceeding 350 millions.
3. Applied comprehensive Human Resource Management practices including personnel tracking, performance evaluation, morale, and welfare of 800 personnel. -
2018 - 2019
Head Quarters 4 Corps
Deputy Director of Intelligence
1. Reviewed and analyzed 50+ reports on incidents and breaches, actively contributing to investigations as a team leader, led to 20% decrease in incident recurrence.
2. Engaged in stakeholders’ management and conflict resolution activities with Law Enforcement Agencies.
3. Carried out detailed ground checks of 100+ personnel residing in Lahore Cantonment. -
2015 - 2018
Civil Armed Forces - Bajaur Scouts
Deputy Director of Security & Crisis Management Operations
1. Participated in 3 x active operations and administered the daily operations of Bajaur Scouts (4200 personnel).
2. Trained a Quick Reaction Force Team of 50 personnel to operate effectively at night, enhanced operational readiness by 20%.
3. Organized and participated in National Census – 2017. -
2013 - 2015
Army Selection & Recruitment Office - Larkana
Deputy Director of Administration, HR & Security
1. Carried out comprehensive Human Resource Management practices in far-flung and sensitive areas of Larkana Division (Jacobabad, Kashmor, Larkana, Dadu and Qambar Shahdad Kot).
2. Recruited more than 4000 personnel from Larkana Division in 2 years, resulted 20% increase in HR recruitment.
3. Managed recruits records, documentations, and movement of recruits to respective training centers after all necessary medical and legal formalities. -
2010 - 2013
Army Frontier Force Regiment
Deputy Director of Administration, HR & Security Operations
1. Commanded 800 individuals on Pakistan – India Border and carried out detailed security arrangements including state-of the-Art surveillance systems and access control technologies, increased 15% area surveillance.
2. Applied comprehensive Human Resource Management practices including personnel tracking, training, performance evaluation, welfare, and security matters, resulted 15% swift disposal of all cases. -
2009 - 2010
United Nations, Democratic Republic of Congo
Deputy Director of Logistics & Security Operations
1. Deployed near Sange and Kamanoyla and Enforced, monitored, and evaluated movement and physical security measures of foreign visitors’ security protocols, and ensured safety and security of all individuals.
2. Carried out more than 20 welfare activities in close liaison with DRC civilians.
3. Carried out Logistics and Supply Chain Management operations in United Nations, improved 20% Standing Operating Procedures. -
2007 - 2009
Juniors Leaders Academy, Shinkiari
Deputy Director of Weapon & Physical Training
1. Trained 2000+ soldiers in weapon handling, safety protocols, drills, and exercises and also ensured detailed programs for fitness programs, assessment, sports activities and leadership development, resulted in 30% improvement in Junior Leaders.
2. Organized Inter Company Sports Competitions. -
2000 - 2007
Army Frontier Force Regiment
Deputy Director of Administration, Security, HR, Logistics Operations
1. Participated in active operation areas in Miran Shah and Wana.
2. Performed on different designations as HRM, Logistics, Mechanical Transport officer.
3. Carried out comprehensive Human Resource Management practices of over 700 plus individuals encompassing Career Management, Postings, Promotions, Pensions, Record Management, Performance Appraisal, Salaries, Benefits, Leave, and Training, resulted in 10% improvements in all HR fields.